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{{Starship
| name = Endeavour
| name = Lakota
| prefix = USS
| prefix = USS
| image = [[file:Endeavourwiki2.png]]
| image = [[File:Lakota.jpg]]
| registry = NCC-91895
| registry = NCC-42768
| class = Constitution III
| class = Excelsior II
| type = explorer
| type = Heavy Cruiser
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Active
| status = Active
| commission = 2400
| commission = 2401
| decommission =  
| decommission =  
| destroyed =  
| destroyed =
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| unit =  
| taskforce =  
| taskforce = Task Force 47
| taskgroup =  
| taskgroup = Task Group 63
| squadron = Endeavour Squadron
| squadron = Lakota Squadron
| role = Explorer
| mothership =
| co = [[bfms_char:19711|Commander Karana Valance]]
| homeport =
| xo =  
| role = Heavy Cruiser
| dedication = [[file:EndeavourPlaque2a.png]]
| co = [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]]
| xo =
| dedication =[[File:Lakota_Plaque1.jpg]]  
}}
}}
{{quote|No mater where you go, there you are.|'''Buckaroo Banzai - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
'''USS ''Lakota'' NCC-42768''', a prominent name in Starfleet history, continues a legacy spanning nearly 150 years. As the fourth ship in its lineage, the [[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II-class ''Lakota'']] carries on a proud name and legacy, representing a contemporary and versatile upgrade to the iconic Excelsior-class starships of yesteryear. Launched from [[Avalon Fleet Yards]], this vessel now holds the distinction of serving as the flagship of [[Lakota Squadron]] (alongside the starships [[USS Buran|''Buran'']] and [[USS Osiris|''Osiris'']] within [[Task Force 47]]. Under the capable command of [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]], ''Lakota'' stands ready to carry on the proud tradition of its namesake, embodying the spirit of exploration and service that has become synonymous with the Lakota lineage.


{{quote|The arching sky is calling|'''Robert Heinlein - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
==Mission Objectives==
A multi-purpose starship well into her tour of duty, ''Lakota'' has completed a wide variety of tasks and missions assigned to her over the years. Some of her core duties, commensurate with her class as a whole, include:


The '''USS ''Endeavour''''' (NCC-91895) is a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] starship assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet]] and [[Endeavour Squadron]] under the command of [[bfms_char:19711|Commander Karana Valance]]. Commissioned in early 2400, ''Endeavour'' was built from the parts of her [[USS Endeavour (NCC-87507)|decommissioned predecessor]], a [[Manticore Class|''Manticore''-class]], and reformed into something new: a symbol of [[Starfleet|Starfleet’s]] spirit of cooperation and exploration.
* Operating autonomously under the command of the commanding officer, providing full capability to execute Federation defensive, cultural, scientific, and explorative policy in deep space or along border territories.
* Replacing aging starships in certain frontline diplomatic and exploration duties.
* Providing a platform for extended scientific survey and scouting missions.
* Providing frontline support during times of war or crisis, such as the [[Century Storm]] and [[Blood Dilithium]] situations, and situations diplomatic in nature.
* Serving non-critical functions such as transport of personnel and cargo when necessary, extended aid, and short-range patrol.


Since early 2401, she has been assigned to the [[Midgard Sector]], basing her missions out of [[Gateway Station]]. A border region adjacent to the old territories of the [[Romulan Star Empire]] and [[Romulan Neutral Zone|Neutral Zone]], ''Endeavour'' now seeks to reach out to those abandoned by the collapse of the empire, forge new friendships, and explore this newly-independent expanse. Refugees need Starfleet aid, worlds no longer under the rule of [[Star Empire of Rator|Rator]] or Romulus need welcoming to the galactic family, and vast stretches of the unknown must be explored. But the region is still volatile and dangerous, a breeding ground for criminals and warlords. Not everyone will look fondly on the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation’s]] arrival, and many will have a right to be left alone. Walking the line between reaching out and interfering, between exploring and trespassing, between helping and imposing, is a tall challenge for ''Endeavour'' in this new era of Starfleet’s efforts to reach back out to the galaxy.
==Technical Configuration==
''Main Article: [[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II-class Heavy Cruiser]]''


If duties take ''Endeavour'' and the squadron beyond the sector, she acts as the flagship, the formation’s command leading from her decks. This may be in emerging crises, challenges for which her crew are best-suited, or simply at the directive of Fourth Fleet Command. But wherever she goes, above all, ''Endeavour’s'' duty is to bring the Federation’s torch of hope and discovery to a shrouded frontier.
===Key Location Data===
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/squadron/Deck_Listing|''Lakota'' deck listing]]
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/squadron/Tour|Tour of the ''Lakota'' ]]
With 24 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of purposes for the crew. Some of the more notable locations include:


Since her commissioning, ''Endeavour'' has performed key duties in some of the most notable incidents of the dawn of the 25th century, from responses to the [[Century Storm]], to the stabilisation of the [[Velorum Sector]] during the [[Sundered Wings|fall]] of the [[Star Empire of Rator|Romulan Star Empire]], to the Blood Dilithium crisis of the [[Gradin Belt]] and the Lost Fleet's invasion of the [[Deneb Sector]].
====Bridge====
[[File:Saganbridge.jpg|right|thumb|Main Bridge; command center for the USS ''Lakota''.]]
A reflection of the time period she was created, the [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class']] polished steel, cool metal fixtures and her bridge aesthetics bring back memories of years gone by, her design blending modern technological advancements with the nostalgia of eras long gone. It is a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing facility designed in a similar vein to the rest of the ship. Her greatest feature is a wide-angled window which fills the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, giving it the ability to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with forcefields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead.


==Design and Layout==
Dominating the heart of the command center, three command chairs made of red leather sit atop the central platform, colloquially known as the 'Command Deck', surrounded by rails and steps to the lower levels of the bridge. As is tradition, the center seat and its controls are reserved for the commanding officer, or any directly appointed officer in command during her absence. To her right, the executive officer and, to her left, a third seat is generally reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three of the chairs have built-in controls on the armrests, enabling the occupying officers to conduct their duties with unprecedented access to a wide variety of ship systems.
''See: [[User:Beckett/Endeavour/Endeavour Deck Listing|USS]]'' [[User:Beckett/Endeavour/Endeavour Deck Listing|Endeavour ''Deck Listing'']]
[[File:Saganbridge2.jpg|left|thumb|Red Alert on the USS ''Lakota''.]]
At the foot of the stairs directly ahead (or to the side) of the command deck, the 'Flight Deck' consists of two angled consoles serving as duty stations for operations (port) and flight operations (starboard). A few feet from each, two stand-alone consoles provide auxiliary station access for any purpose required (such as communications, environmental control, mission operations etc). Ascending the stairs on either side of the command deck, the port side bulkhead is home to three large stations dedicated to tactical operations, providing access to the ship's defensive and offensive systems, whilst the starboard bulkhead is dedicated to the various science departments on the ship.
[[File:Saganobservation.jpg|right|thumb|Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.]]
Aft of the bridge, there are two additional consoles behind the command area designated for medical use (port) and engineering (starboard), allowing the engineer on duty access to the same engineering systems as in main engineering itself, including access to environmental controls, propulsion systems and the warp core. Central to the aft bulkhead, open access is granted to the observation lounge, which is sealable by emergency bulkheads and forcefields.
[[File:Saganobservation2.jpg|left|thumb|Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.]]


When the ''Manticore''-class USS ''Endeavour'' was decommissioned, Starfleet ordered the hulk to be used to construct her successor. Like many ships of her class, the ''Constitution III''-class ''Endeavour'' is thus built using much of the hull, internal systems, and computer of her predecessor. This has engendered a strong sense of continuity, especially with many of the crew carrying over service across both ships.
====Observation Lounge====
A beautifully designed room, the observation lounge matches the aesthetic of the rest of the ship, with polished alloys and cool metals as the material of choice during construction. The room is dominated by a large table with holographic controls which is particularly useful for briefings and has seating for up to 10 officers. The Captain traditionally sits closest to the wall-mounted display on the starboard bulkhead. There are several shelves with ornaments and models of previous ships called ''Lakota'', as well as the original [[Excelsior Class|USS ''Lakota'']] ship plaque. An additional door provides access from the port bulkhead.


The ''Constitution III'' emerged as Starfleet's era of designing for comfort and luxury was waning, but ''Endeavour'' is still expected to act as a beacon of the hope the Federation can bring to a fraught region of space. Her interior matches the more utilitarian feel of many of her class, with more polished metals, uncarpeted decks, and cooler colours on the fixtures. She is by no means cold or unwelcoming in design, however, and is built with the expectation the crew may live aboard for months at a time.
The observation lounge operates an open-door policy and, in the absence of a more traditional ready room attached to the bridge, the Captain often uses the observation lounge as a workspace so that they do not have to return to their quarters, where their actual office is located.
 
With most quarters consisting of only one room, ''Endeavour'' relies on communal facilities for the crew to mingle and enjoy time off; most decks offer at least a small observation lounge for relaxing and socialising, and the ship has multiple mess halls of varying sizes. Most of these are somewhat utilitarian, with only the main lounge expected to field visitors. The mess hall near Main Engineering, for example, is one of the more stark and 'rough and ready' break spaces aboard.
 
===Bridge===
[[File:Connie3bridge.jpg|left|thumb|Bridge of the USS Endeavour]]
 
The ''Constitution III''-class's aesthetics intentionally harken back to Starfleet's golden age of exploration, and ''Endeavour'' is no different, blending traditions with modern innovation. The bridge is designed to be visually impressive for crew, visitors, and those communicating by viewscreen. As with much of the ship, the decks are polished steel and the fixtures cool metals.
 
''Endeavour's'' bridge has three central chairs, rather than one command chair. The chair to the CO's right is reserved for the executive officer, while the left is a space for guests or mission advisors. Facing the captain's chair from the viewscreen, the helm officer is seated at the front-left with the operations officer at the front-right, while the science station is in the alcove on the far left with tactical in the alcove on the far right. The communications officer's post is at the rear right, between the door to the conference room and the turbolift, while the opposite station on the left is often used by mission advisors or to monitor secondary operations such as away teams or auxiliary craft.
 
===Strategic Operations Centre===
[[File:SOC1.png|left|thumb|The Strategic Operations Centre]]
At Captain Rourke's behest, facilities akin to the Combat Information Centre aboard ''Endeavour's'' predecessor were installed aboard. Designated as the Strategic Operations Centre, the SOC can provide an information and analysis hub supporting mission objectives beyond merely military, and including economic and political. From the SOC, staff have an overview of a region on the holographic interface and can monitor changes and plan operations. This positions ''Endeavour'' for data gathering and analysis operations across multiple systems and locations, be they focused on strategy, intelligence, or science.
 
With the multi-mission nature of the ship, the SOC sees extensive use as a mission planning centre during diplomatic operations with multiple local concerns, such as security or humanitarian support. With ''Endeavour's'' regular long-term operations in a single area, the SOC facilitates the Chief Intelligence Officer's work to maintain records and build up actionable knowledge to support missions. It also often sees use by the civilian and Starfleet diplomatic staff when liaising.
 
If the squadron is deploying away from Gateway Station, the SOC acts as a command centre for the squadron leader and their staff. This provides operational space away from the bridge and allows the command team to conduct strategic analysis and issue orders to the squadron at large.
 
===The Safe House===
[[File:Safehouse2a.png|thumb|The Safe House]]
There are several messes and lounges aboard ''Endeavour'', offering space for the crew to socialise, relax, eat and drink. Most are built in the same standard design as the rest of the ship. An exception is the Safe House. The main lounge and bar aboard ''Endeavour'', it acts not just as a leisure space for the crew but hosts gatherings with guests that could include diplomats and dignitaries. It has been designed for comfort, with gentle lighting and brightly-coloured upholstery to soften the utilitarian feel of much of the ship. Seating is a mixture of comfortable booths that can provide limited privacy or even intimacy, and tables on the main floor that are cleared away when more space is needed.
 
The Safe House can swing between an atmosphere of a bustling party to a more intimate buzz, but the nature of the Starfleet life and crew shift patterns means it always feels like a place to catch up over bar snacks and a drink, or at least a coffee.
 
===The Round Table===
[[File:Roundtable1.jpg|thumb|The Round Table]]
The officers' mess on Deck 7 has been named the Round Table. Reserved for the exclusive use of senior staff, other ranking officers, and their guests, it has been designed for a close, intimate feel for small gatherings or one-on-one meetings. It is furnished in blacks, golds, and greens in an art deco style. Seating is at the bar or one of the narrow booths, and refreshments are provided by the bar staff. This includes replicated fare, but several of ''Endeavour's'' officers have stocked the bar with drinks from their personal supplies with varying levels of generosity. It is a preferred place for officers seeking a quiet drink, a private conversation, or a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the ship. On occasion, it is reserved by the captain for gatherings exclusively for the senior staff or his guests.


==Auxiliary Craft==
==Auxiliary Craft==
Some of the auxiliary craft from the previous ''Endeavour'' were recovered, and Rourke retained and expanded the naming conventions of before, shuttles and runabouts named after the mythical court of Camelot instituted originally by Captain Leonidas MacCallister. Rather than retain the full complement of shuttles for a ''Constitution III'', a quartet of fighters have been installed, deployed for ceremonial escort duties as much as patrol and scouting missions.
===Shuttlebay 1 - Main Shuttlebay===
 
Shuttlebay 1, or the Upper Shuttlebay, has been modified to house all of the auxiliary craft that make up ''Centaurus Flight''. These auxiliary craft are made up of some of the most advanced small vessel designs ever to serve Starfleet.
===[https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Personnel_Shuttles#Type_14_Shuttle Type-14 Shuttles]===
====[[Personnel_Shuttles#Type_14_Shuttle|Type 14 Shuttles]]====
Twelve of the auxiliary craft aboard are Type-14 shuttles, the standard for most Starfleet ships. With only a flight crew of one or two officers, they struggle to fit even an additional four personnel aboard. Despite this, they are capable of reasonably long-distance missions. With other, larger auxiliary craft aboard, the Type-14s are usually reserved for simple ferrying or survey duties.
''Centaurus'', ''Gliese'', ''Normae'', ''Ithaca''
 
====[[Personnel_Shuttles#Type-12_Shuttle|Type 12 Shuttles]]====
*''Galahad''
''Cassiopeia'', ''Procyon''
*''Lancelot''
====[[Runabouts#Danube-class_runabout|''Danube''-class Runabouts]]====
*''Bedivere''
''Achernar'', ''Basri''
*''Percival''
*''Gawain''
*''Tristan''
*''Agravain''
*''Dagonet''
*''Bors''
*''Sagramore''
*''Ector''
*''Kay''
 
===[https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Runabouts#Orion-class_runabout ''Orion''-class runabouts]===
The two ''Orion''-class runabouts are the 'mid-weight' auxiliary craft for ''Endeavour''. With a flight crew of only three, they are reserved either for long-range missions for only two to four crew where its bunk space and facilities will be needed, or significant survey or away operations close to home making use of the resources without relying on ''Endeavour'' herself.
 
*''Uther Pendragon''
*''Merlin''
 
===[https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Runabouts#New_Atlantic-class_runabout ''New Atlantic''-class runabouts]===
''Endeavour's'' two ''New Atlantic''-class runabouts are the vessels of choice for major away team operations. They see heavy use for missions taking the crew far from the ship, and are particularly favoured for use by the Hazard Team when transporters are inadequate. The different modules make them highly-flexible in their deployments, though both runabouts have the scouting modules installed as default. The ''King Arthur'' in particular has a long history with ''Endeavour's'' crew, recovered from the ship's predecessor and playing a major role in many missions.
 
*''King Arthur''
*''Guinevere''
 
===Captain's Yacht===
The ''Prydwen'' is the captain's yacht, reserved exclusively for use by Captain Valance. A large, warp-capable craft, it is intended primarily for diplomatic duties where it is appropriate for the commanding officer to travel in person and 'fly the flag.' It includes a comfortable state room for the captain, two small bunkrooms for pilots and security personnel, a mess and break room for the crew, and a function room that can serve for diplomatic duties of hosting meetings or dinners.
 
Despite its primary purpose in diplomacy, because it is likely to host significant dignitaries - and the ship's captain - the ''Prydwen'' is well-armed, well-armoured, and notably fast even for a craft of its size.
 
===[https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Starfighters#Valkyrie-class_fighter ''Valkyrie''-class starfighters]===
Several of the shuttles included in a standard ''Constitution III'' complement were removed to make space for a flight of four ''Valkyrie''-class starfighters. While they are tactical vessels, Captain Rourke brought them aboard to also serve a ceremonial role in diplomatic affairs, and for their high speeds and sophisticated sensor arrays rendering them suitable for initial, simple reconnaissance in potentially fraught regions. The 'Black Knights,' as the flight are called, consist of four permanently-assigned pilots, all of whom also fulfil departmental roles as relief flight control officers or shuttle crew. If the full flight is deployed beyond a single shift, such as in cases of emergencies or in the rare occasions when a Combat Air Patrol needs maintaining, other flight control officers trained to pilot a ''Valkyrie'' are seconded.
 
Because of the ceremonial role of the ''Valkyries'', where they often fly escort for diplomatic craft in a role that sometimes includes providing security, the craft themselves are kept in peak visual condition, while the pilots train regularly for complex formation flying.
 
==History==
The ''Manticore''-class USS ''Endeavour'' was sabotaged at the hands of the Romulan Rebirth Movement and decommissioned in late 2399, her power grid deemed too badly damaged to be salvageable. At the order of Admiral Alexander Beckett, Starfleet altered the construction order for a new ''Constitution III''-class ship, which was originally to be commissioned as the ''Constellation''. The ''Constitution III''-class is often built with components salvaged from older ships, and with many components of the old ''Manticore'' intact or repairable, her hull was dragged to Avalon Fleet Yards to complete the final stage of construction. It seemed only appropriate for the new ship to instead be named ''Endeavour'', commissioned in honour of both her immediate predecessor whose components she bore, and the original ''Constitution-''class starship of the 23rd century.
 
This allowed ''Endeavour's'' construction to be completed very rapidly. The original ship had been considered for diplomatic operations in the Romulan Neutral Zone, and Admiral Beckett argued that a vessel of the same name adopting the same duty would send a firm message to those who had sabotaged her that Starfleet would not be stopped so easily. The surviving crew of the previous ''Endeavour'' were assigned to the new ship, including commanding officer Captain Rourke, and further personnel selected to bolster her ranks.
 
In early 2400, ''Endeavour'' entered the Romulan Neutral Zone to begin relief missions. Early on this included cooperation with both the Romulan Star Empire and Republic in establishing relations with the more self-sufficient independent worlds, from the mining planet Nerillian to the trading hub Meldesa. For months, the presence of a Starfleet ship and a formal diplomatic mission made extensive in-roads in a region historically suspicious of Federation intervention. Unprecedented access to the RNZ led to new discoveries, with ''Endeavour's'' Archaeology & Anthropology team discovering the wreck of ''Koderex'', a Romulan archive ship lost during the exodus from Vulcan, and whose data libraries held an untold amount of knowledge.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/43276</ref>
 
===Stormbreaker===
''Endeavour'' formed part of the response to the Century Storm, slews of starships entering the beleaguered Paulson Nebula to assist in evacuation or curbing the storm's effects. ''Endeavour'' was dispatched to the Whixby system to shield the Betazed colony there and convince them to bring in the vast number of local refugees, something the planetary government was highly reluctant to do. This mission followed in the footsteps of the USS ''Odysseus'', which had gone missing nearby. The ''Odysseus'' was found to have been trapped in a nearby subspace rift, one of the phenomena causing the Century Storm. An away team managed to board the ''Odysseus'' and found inding the ship splintered across space-time, but managed to rescue almost the entire crew - some found dead by the ship's hardships, while commanding officer Commander Aquila remained aboard to allow her crew to escape as the rift closed around the ship, which was then destroyed. At the same time, ''Endeavour'' successfully shielded Whixby from a new storm front, saving tens of thousands of lives, and convinced the local government to take in thousands of local refugees.
 
The refugee base on Whixby transformed local relief operations. Evacuation teams could secure the populations of planets that could not be shielded and transport them to a much closer place of safety, allowing them to engage in more and more such rescue missions. Data secured from the rescue of the USS ''Odysseus's'' crew gave Fourth Fleet Science extensive new information on the subspace rifts responsible for the Century Storm, hastening efforts to end it.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/47527</ref> Once the operation ended, multiple members of ''Endeavour's'' senior staff were commended for their roles.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/story/52633</ref>
 
===Sundered Wings===
The outbreak of civil war in the Romulan Star Empire of Rator in mid-2400 sent ''Endeavour'' to the Agarath System, an industrial hub of the Reman-dominated Velorum Sector seeking independence. After driving off an initial Star Navy invasion, ''Endeavour'' set to support and protect Agarath against future incursions. Diplomatic and security staff delved into local stability in a system with huge rifts between former Romulan civilians and former usually-Reman slaves and labourers, attempting to shore up negotiations to establish a new government under the leader of the Agarath uprising, a former Reman Commando named Hiran. Meanwhile, tactical officers prepared Agarath for another attack by the Star Navy, building up regional defences and trying to train and prepare the local Agarath Guard for combat.
 
The Battle of Agarath was difficult and bloody, and one of the heaviest battles of the Sundered Wings operation. Preparations meant the defenders met the Star Navy's incursion head-on and hammered them quickly, bringing Star Navy strike force commander Lotharn to a negotiation table relatively swiftly. But it was at this point that a band of Klingon warships, part of the incursion into Romulan space by renegades from the Klingon Houses, struck both sides, taking them by surprise. A roiling three-way battle dragged out for a time, with several Agarath leaders killed, including acting-Governor Hiran. Only once Captain Rourke, trapped on previously-neutral ground of a defunct Agarath mining station to negotiate with Romulan Commander Lotharn, had killed the Klingon warband's leader did he convince Lotharn to join forces with him to protect even former Romulan subjects from slaughter.
 
Starfleet and Romulan forces rallied to repel the Klingon forces, continuing to take heavy losses. This prompted Star Navy Commander Lotharn to signal the withdrawal once the dust had settled, leaving Agarath to its self-governance. ''Endeavour'' remained to facilitate the arrival of Romulan Republic representatives, coming to help the stabilisation of Agarath under its new leadership of an uneasy blend of Reman workers and Romulan former rulers, before returning to its duties in the Neutral Zone.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/54006</ref>
 
===Late 2400===
Shortly after the fall of the Star Empire, ''Endeavour'' encountered forces from an alternate universe, enemies many of the crew had faced some years prior who had been suspected trapped in this reality. While these enemies were dispatched, believed either returned to their own reality or even destroyed in their effort to get home, this came with a price: the discovery that one of their own, Lieutenant Dathan, had long been an agent from this alternate universe. While Dathan ultimately sided with the crew of the ''Endeavour'', saving them at apparently the cost of her own life, this had undoubtedly been an egregious failure of security. With even Vice Admiral Beckett implicated as possibly negligent, Captain Rourke's standing was dealt a heavy blow which would have implications later.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/58751</ref>
 
Soon after, the outbreak of [[Blood Dilithium]] in the [[Delta Quadrant]] brought ''Endeavour'' among the ships travelling through the [[Barzan Wormhole]] to respond to the humanitarian crisis. Studying the effects of this mineral led ''Endeavour'' to discover the existence of ancient [[Vaadwaur]] technology that could harness it to cause untold damage to telepathic populations, technology the [[Devore Imperium]] were hunting. ''Endeavour'' successfully interceded, destroying the technology and saving the lives of a Brenari colony under attack.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/64628</ref>
 
This did not prove enough to restore the crew's standing in the eyes of Starfleet, however. Upon returning to the Alpha Quadrant, ''Endeavour'' was reassigned to a squadron under the command of Fleet Captain Jericho. This stripped the ship of its duties as a base of diplomacy in the Neutral Zone, with the unit primarily focused on maintaining stability along the Federation border with the [[Romulan Factions]] and the [[Klingon Empire]].<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/69369</ref> Under Captain Jericho's command, ''Endeavour'' and her sister ships were ordered to prioritise security, protecting Federation citizens from threats among renegade Romulan and Klingon elements such as the Romulan Rebirth Movement and the [[House of Mo'Kai]].<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/74098</ref>
 
=== Lost Fleet ===
The invasion of the Dominion [[The Lost Fleet|Lost Fleet]] in the Deneb Sector in 2401 saw ''Endeavour'' rally to respond alongside her squadron and the Fourth Fleet. The squadron was assigned to liberate the planet Izar, the oldest and most populous colony in the frontier, whose billions-strong populace had fallen under Dominion occupation. Despite the magnitude of opposition, tensions between Captains Rourke and Jericho reached a fever-pitch in the campaign's early stages. Given an opportunity to aid Cardassian allies of a Breen ambush, Jericho refused to split the squadron or break comms silence lest it impede their advance on Izar; bitterly disagreeing, Rourke disobeyed orders and directed ''Endeavour'' to rescue the Cardassian strike force.
 
Upon the squadron's reunion, Rourke was relieved of command by Jericho, who placed one of his own officers, Lieutenant Commander Krish Malhotra, in command despite his inexperience or the presence of other, more experienced officers. ''Endeavour'' joined the rest of the squadron in the Battle of Izar, though it became quickly apparent the squadron had been betrayed, with enemy forces stronger than expected and their ships dispersed. Fearing the battle was lost, Captain Jericho ordered ''Triumph'' on an attack run against the enemy, and for ''Endeavour'' to salvage essential combat data, retrieve survivors from the disabled ''Nighthawk'', and leave. A panicked Commander Malhotra attempted to immediately flee, and was relieved of command by squadron Strategic Operations Officer Harrian Cal.
 
The Battle of Izar was salvaged by the arrival of reinforcements, including the rest of the squadron and the rescued Cardassian strike force, led by Matt Rourke. But soon after Izar's liberation, word came of the Lost Fleet's final push against [[Farpoint Station]]. Captain Jericho upheld the arrest of Captain Rourke, arrested Commander Harrian for mutiny, and dispatched ''Endeavour'' to Farpoint not under Malhotra's command, but under the leadership of ''Endeavour's'' former XO, Karana Valance. At Farpoint, ''Endeavour'' conducted herself with distinction, receiving several unit commendations.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/76845</ref>


=== Midgard ===
===Shuttlebay 2 - Runabout Landing Bay===
In the aftermath of the Lost Fleet Crisis, Fourth Fleet Command ordered an inquiry into the squadron's breakdown of command. Commander Karana Valance was ordered to proceed with ''Endeavour'' back to the Romulan border and report at Gateway Station. With Captain Rourke's professional fate unclear, Valance was offered permanent command of ''Endeavour''. In accepting it, she accepted the ship's new mission: not merely to uphold stability on both sides of the border, but to conduct new exploratory missions into territory once forbidden to Starfleet.<ref>https://bravofleet.com/mission/83575</ref>
Shuttlebay 2 is the smallest of the auxiliary craft facilities on ''Lakota'' and is the permanent home of two Arrow-class runabouts. Due to their size, these vessels cannot be shifted between bays using elevators, so they stay permanently docked in the lower shuttlebay.
====[[Runabouts#Arrow-class_runabout|''Arrow''-class Runabouts]]====
''Kaeden'', ''Kirsen''


==Notable Crew==
==Historical Data Records==
===Frontier Day Debacle===
For much of the last few years, ''Lakota'' had been under construction, overseen by Andorian [[bfms char:74021|Captain Kosev Thiren]]. As construction came to an end, Thiren had been replaced by a Human, Captain Lorraine Thorn, who oversaw the final stage of construction and was at the helm when the newly constructed Excelsior II-class starship took part in the momentous Frontier Day celebrations. When the Jupiter Signal hit the fleet at Earth, ''Lakota'' crew succumbed to the Borg assimilation process. Dozens of the ship's officers were killed, including Captain Thorn herself. ''Lakota'' herself received considerable damage and, once the signal was reversed, what was left of her crew guided the ship to [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] for repairs. At the conclusion of the repairs process, [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]] was ordered to assume command and form the new [[Lakota Squadron]] as part of the [[Fourth Fleet]]'s [[Task Force 47]].


===Commanding Officers===
==The Lakota Lineage==
Like many starships in the Federation fleet, the ''Excelsior'' name has endured long after the first ship to bear the name left dock for the first time. Information about past incarnations includes:


*[https://bravofleet.com/command/34911/ January 2400 - April 2401]: Captain [[bfms_char:12418|Matthew Rourke]]
* USS ''Lakota'' — ''Walker''-class light exploration cruiser — NCC-3325
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/34911/ April 2401 - Present]: Captain [[bfms_char:19711/|Karana Valance]]
** 2200—2220 (Destroyed)
* USS ''Lakota'' — ''Ares''-class assault cruiser — NCC-3523
** 2238—2260 (Destroyed)
* USS ''Excelsior'' — ''Excelsior Refit''-class heavy cruiser — NCC-42768
** 2328-2401 (Decommissioned)
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/89613/ USS ''Excelsior''] — ''Excelsior II''-class heavy explorer — NCC-42768
** 2401—Present (In Service)


==References==
==Commanding Officer Lineage==
Notable crewmembers include:
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/73580/ 2400 - 2401] : [[bfms char:74021|Captain Kosev Thiren]], ''(Andorian Male)''
* Captain Lorraine Thorn, ''(Human Female)''
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/89613/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:43418|Captain Keziah Nazir]],  ''(Trill Female)''

Revision as of 20:40, 27 September 2023

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USS Lakota
General Information
Registry NCC-42768
Class & Type Excelsior II-class Heavy Cruiser
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2401
Assignment
Task Force Task Force 47
Task Group Task Group 63
Squadron Lakota Squadron
Role Heavy Cruiser
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir
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"No mater where you go, there you are."
    —Buckaroo Banzai - Ship's Dedication Quote

USS Lakota NCC-42768, a prominent name in Starfleet history, continues a legacy spanning nearly 150 years. As the fourth ship in its lineage, the Excelsior II-class Lakota carries on a proud name and legacy, representing a contemporary and versatile upgrade to the iconic Excelsior-class starships of yesteryear. Launched from Avalon Fleet Yards, this vessel now holds the distinction of serving as the flagship of Lakota Squadron (alongside the starships Buran and Osiris within Task Force 47. Under the capable command of Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, Lakota stands ready to carry on the proud tradition of its namesake, embodying the spirit of exploration and service that has become synonymous with the Lakota lineage.

Mission Objectives

A multi-purpose starship well into her tour of duty, Lakota has completed a wide variety of tasks and missions assigned to her over the years. Some of her core duties, commensurate with her class as a whole, include:

  • Operating autonomously under the command of the commanding officer, providing full capability to execute Federation defensive, cultural, scientific, and explorative policy in deep space or along border territories.
  • Replacing aging starships in certain frontline diplomatic and exploration duties.
  • Providing a platform for extended scientific survey and scouting missions.
  • Providing frontline support during times of war or crisis, such as the Century Storm and Blood Dilithium situations, and situations diplomatic in nature.
  • Serving non-critical functions such as transport of personnel and cargo when necessary, extended aid, and short-range patrol.

Technical Configuration

Main Article: Excelsior II-class Heavy Cruiser

Key Location Data

With 24 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of purposes for the crew. Some of the more notable locations include:

Bridge

Main Bridge; command center for the USS Lakota.

A reflection of the time period she was created, the Excelsior II-class' polished steel, cool metal fixtures and her bridge aesthetics bring back memories of years gone by, her design blending modern technological advancements with the nostalgia of eras long gone. It is a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing facility designed in a similar vein to the rest of the ship. Her greatest feature is a wide-angled window which fills the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, giving it the ability to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with forcefields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead.

Dominating the heart of the command center, three command chairs made of red leather sit atop the central platform, colloquially known as the 'Command Deck', surrounded by rails and steps to the lower levels of the bridge. As is tradition, the center seat and its controls are reserved for the commanding officer, or any directly appointed officer in command during her absence. To her right, the executive officer and, to her left, a third seat is generally reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three of the chairs have built-in controls on the armrests, enabling the occupying officers to conduct their duties with unprecedented access to a wide variety of ship systems.

Red Alert on the USS Lakota.

At the foot of the stairs directly ahead (or to the side) of the command deck, the 'Flight Deck' consists of two angled consoles serving as duty stations for operations (port) and flight operations (starboard). A few feet from each, two stand-alone consoles provide auxiliary station access for any purpose required (such as communications, environmental control, mission operations etc). Ascending the stairs on either side of the command deck, the port side bulkhead is home to three large stations dedicated to tactical operations, providing access to the ship's defensive and offensive systems, whilst the starboard bulkhead is dedicated to the various science departments on the ship.

Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.

Aft of the bridge, there are two additional consoles behind the command area designated for medical use (port) and engineering (starboard), allowing the engineer on duty access to the same engineering systems as in main engineering itself, including access to environmental controls, propulsion systems and the warp core. Central to the aft bulkhead, open access is granted to the observation lounge, which is sealable by emergency bulkheads and forcefields.

Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.

Observation Lounge

A beautifully designed room, the observation lounge matches the aesthetic of the rest of the ship, with polished alloys and cool metals as the material of choice during construction. The room is dominated by a large table with holographic controls which is particularly useful for briefings and has seating for up to 10 officers. The Captain traditionally sits closest to the wall-mounted display on the starboard bulkhead. There are several shelves with ornaments and models of previous ships called Lakota, as well as the original USS Lakota ship plaque. An additional door provides access from the port bulkhead.

The observation lounge operates an open-door policy and, in the absence of a more traditional ready room attached to the bridge, the Captain often uses the observation lounge as a workspace so that they do not have to return to their quarters, where their actual office is located.

Auxiliary Craft

Shuttlebay 1 - Main Shuttlebay

Shuttlebay 1, or the Upper Shuttlebay, has been modified to house all of the auxiliary craft that make up Centaurus Flight. These auxiliary craft are made up of some of the most advanced small vessel designs ever to serve Starfleet.

Type 14 Shuttles

Centaurus, Gliese, Normae, Ithaca

Type 12 Shuttles

Cassiopeia, Procyon

Danube-class Runabouts

Achernar, Basri

Shuttlebay 2 - Runabout Landing Bay

Shuttlebay 2 is the smallest of the auxiliary craft facilities on Lakota and is the permanent home of two Arrow-class runabouts. Due to their size, these vessels cannot be shifted between bays using elevators, so they stay permanently docked in the lower shuttlebay.

Arrow-class Runabouts

Kaeden, Kirsen

Historical Data Records

Frontier Day Debacle

For much of the last few years, Lakota had been under construction, overseen by Andorian Captain Kosev Thiren. As construction came to an end, Thiren had been replaced by a Human, Captain Lorraine Thorn, who oversaw the final stage of construction and was at the helm when the newly constructed Excelsior II-class starship took part in the momentous Frontier Day celebrations. When the Jupiter Signal hit the fleet at Earth, Lakota crew succumbed to the Borg assimilation process. Dozens of the ship's officers were killed, including Captain Thorn herself. Lakota herself received considerable damage and, once the signal was reversed, what was left of her crew guided the ship to Avalon Fleet Yards for repairs. At the conclusion of the repairs process, Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir was ordered to assume command and form the new Lakota Squadron as part of the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 47.

The Lakota Lineage

Like many starships in the Federation fleet, the Excelsior name has endured long after the first ship to bear the name left dock for the first time. Information about past incarnations includes:

  • USS Lakota — Walker-class light exploration cruiser — NCC-3325
    • 2200—2220 (Destroyed)
  • USS Lakota — Ares-class assault cruiser — NCC-3523
    • 2238—2260 (Destroyed)
  • USS Excelsior — Excelsior Refit-class heavy cruiser — NCC-42768
    • 2328-2401 (Decommissioned)
  • USS Excelsior — Excelsior II-class heavy explorer — NCC-42768
    • 2401—Present (In Service)

Commanding Officer Lineage

Notable crewmembers include:

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