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'''USS ''Mackenzie''''' is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser]] assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of [[bfms_char:76187/|Captain Wren Walton]].


=== Ship History ===
The '''Fourth Fleet''', colloquially known as '''Bravo Fleet''', is one of the numbered fleets that make up [[Starfleet]]. Founded in response to the Borg incursions and rising Dominion threat of the 2360s and 70s, for much of the past two decades it has been assigned duties following the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation's]] non-interventionist policies since the Attack on Mars. Recently, however, the Fourth Fleet has been repurposed for missions beyond the Federation's territory and interests. With a highly specialised array of Task Forces, Bravo Fleet is dedicated to frontier defence, humanitarian support across borders, diplomatic engagement, and deep-space exploration.
The USS ''Mackenzie'' began construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394.  Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395 and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. She is named after Alexander Slidell MacKenzie, an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Many ships over the years have carried the name in honor of MacKenzie and his legacy. Her story has just begun.


=== Design and Layout ===
== Overview ==
The Mackenzie was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned.  Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher-ranked officer if needed but also serve the day-to-day functions needed.  The ship is able to engage saucer separation mode.
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c6-01.jpg|left|thumb|224x224px|The Helm and Tactical Station]]


==== The Bridge ====
The modern incarnation of the Fourth Fleet came into being after the Borg incursion of 2367, which triggered a period of Starfleet developing its militarised technology and policies, leading to the development of a technologically cutting-edge fighting force preparing for future such encounters. Bravo Fleet was officially formed shortly after the Battle of Sector 001, but early Starfleet losses in the Dominion War saw a need for better strategic and tactical cooperation between their forces and those of the [[Klingon Empire]]. Thus was the fleet repurposed as the Starfleet wing of the primary joint force with the KDF, fitted and developed as a combat unit from the beginning, albeit now against a different foe. After the war, Bravo Fleet retained this status as a flexible unit adapting to Starfleet needs, often on dangerous frontiers.
The bridge of the USS ''Mackenzie'' has been refit once in 2400 by Chief Engineer Katsumi Okada at the direction of Captain Harris. Two consoles were installed in the secondary command chairs and the lighting and carpet colors were changed.  All chairs on the bridge are equipped with the latest restraints to ensure safety during turbulent situations.
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c5-01.jpg|left|thumb|228x228px|The three rear Tactical stations]]
The helm and tactical stations are at the front of the bridge to allow for concentrated efforts between the two departments. The chairs are able to smoothly shift as needed.


The three consoles in the rear of the bridge behind the center command chairs are additional tactical stations that are manned during Red Alert scenarios where Battle Stations have been called.
The [[ma:Attack on Mars|Attack on Mars]] led to a significant shift in Starfleet protocols. Federation policy demanded a non-interventionist approach to interstellar affairs, a focus within its own borders in resources, defence, and research. Bravo Fleet thus spent much of the next fifteen years with minimal resources, plugging gaps where needed and rarely fulfilling its original mandate. This changed in 2399 with a shift in the lower echelons of [[Starfleet Command Staff|Starfleet Command]], a drive to return to Starfleet's traditional role, and a reluctant allocation of resources and a new mission for Bravo Fleet followed.
[[File:Starfleet1.jpg|thumb|Many of the galaxy's dangers still require a large-scale response from Starfleet.]]
Now, specialised task forces undertake key operations across the galaxy on matters of diplomatic intervention and deep space exploration, with Starfleet ships pushing beyond borders and involving themselves in political engagements of other powers on a scale barely seen in two decades. With relatively limited resources and support from Starfleet, and many apprehensive that their mission may draw the attention of threats to the Federation, old and new, the Fourth Fleet faces an uphill battle in upholding Starfleet’s legacy of diplomacy, exploration, and peace.


==== Battle Bridge / Secondary Bridge ====
The Fourth Fleet is led by the senior officers of [[Fourth Fleet Command]].
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-thunderchild-bridge-cutaway (1).jpg|left|thumb|177x177px|The Mackenzie Battle Bridge]]
The ''Mackenzie'''s battle bridge was designed to function as a full bridge and as such was modelled in a smaller ship's command center.


==== Main Engineering ====
== Mandate ==
For the Excelsior II ships, Engineering is less complex which allows for a smaller engine room.  Much of the extensive core is hidden but accessible using Jefferies tubes.  A master systems display is central to the room with consoles and stations on either side of the core. The Chief Engineering officer and Assistant Chief Engineer's office is adjacent to Main Engineering.[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-potemkin-engineering-cutaway-1024x870.jpg|left|thumb|178x178px|Main Engineering]]
As a collection of highly-adaptive, specialised task forces, Bravo Fleet is a largely decentralised unit with wings across the galaxy to meet the changing needs on Federation frontiers. Each task force thus maintains a headquarters in the region of the galaxy that presently most benefits from their presence. However, any ship may be dispatched to any sector requiring their expertise and involvement.
==== Crew Mess ====
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c2-01.jpg|thumb|233x233px|"Heart of the Mack"]]
The crew mess was known as "Heart of the Mack" as it was at the heart of the ship with massive windows looking out into space.  The woman in charge of the "Heart" was Tennessee Tarkana a fifty year old woman who's retirement included enlisting with Starfleet to help run station bars and ship lounges.  She is outspoken, unhinged, and unapologetic in everything she does.  She came with the Mackenzie when Harris took command.


==== Officer's Lounge / Mess ====
=== [[Task Force 17]] ===
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-appalachia-mess-hall-cutaway.jpg|alt=|left|thumb|202x202px|The Officer's  Lounge]]
''Deep space operations''. Task Force 17 conducts deep space exploratory and diplomatic missions far beyond Federation borders, in challenging, distant corners of the galaxy such as the Delta and Gamma Quadrants. They are specialists in long-term operations with little support from Starfleet infrastructure.
The Mackenzie's Officer Mess is on Deck 1 for bridge and senior staff only.  There's a cook assigned to the room and it is designed to be a place for the senior staff and bridge crew to wind down or simply relax. The large windows give a good view of the stars and it is generally a quiet place for study, relaxation, or a quiet game at one of the tables.


=== Operational History ===
=== [[Task Force 47]] ===
The USS ''Mackenzie'' was assigned to [[Task Force 47]] in October 2400 and operated in the [[Thomar Expanse]]. In February 2400 she is assigned to [[Task Force 72|Task Force 72.]]
''Pathfinding''. Based in the [[Thomar Expanse]], just beyond the Badlands, Task Force 47 is charged with establishing and developing new opportunities for Starfleet’s primary mission of exploration. It is their duty to negotiate with local powers for access, support, and intelligence in order to explore regions previously inaccessible due to practicality or politics.


==== Back to Work ====
=== [[Task Force 72]] ===
The newly promoted Captain Harris and his crew [https://bravofleet.com/mission/64966 picked up various missions] from 10.16.2400 to 10.31.2400.
''Diplomacy and peacekeeping.'' Based out of Starbase 72, close to the Cardassian border, Task Force 72’s ships are at the forefront of diplomatic intervention and peacekeeping. Their duties focus on engagement with political powers in volatile regions, ensuring stability between major governments and the protection of local populaces.


==== Blood Dilithium ====
=== [[Task Force 86]] ===
During the events of the [[Blood Dilithium]] situation in the [[Delta Quadrant]], the ''Mackenzie'' was assigned to assist and support the sector from '''11.1.2400 to 12.1.2400.'''  Their missions are contained within the "[https://bravofleet.com/stories?_mission=64941 Wayward Sons]" mission file.  During this time the ''Mackenzie'' and her crew experienced first-hand the brutality of the [[Delta Quadrant]] from the [[Devore Imperium]], the Voth, and more.
''Border defence and counterinsurgency.'' Based out of Starbase 86 and bordering the unclaimed [[The Triangle|Triangle]] region of the [[:Category:Beta Quadrant|Beta Quadrant]], Task Force 86 has a mandate of maintaining local stability and security. They operate in regions beset by insurgency or criminal forces, primarily through cooperation and support of local governments and civilian populations.


==== The Island of the Damned ====
=== [[Task Force 93]] ===
The crew is asked to assist the Palasa Transport Group with a situation that has them concerned enough to reach out to Starfleet.  A mystery of Jade Dilithium and a prison planet form the mission, [https://bravofleet.com/mission/68365 "The Island of the Damned]".
''Humanitarian operations''. Based out of Devron Fleet Yards on the border to the old [[Romulan Neutral Zone]], Task Force 93 is tasked with providing humanitarian support and protection to struggling regions of the galaxy. While this includes protection from predatory factions, Task Force 93 aids worlds devastated by natural disasters or violence, and treats with local and major powers to coordinate this assistance.


===== The Last of Our Kind =====
== Major Events ==
The USS Mackenzie was moved to [[Task Force 72]] and dispatched to search a sector of space with an odd signal. The mission [https://bravofleet.com/mission/72851 "The Last of Our Kind"] begins.
[[File:Jointforces1jetfreak-7.png|thumb|The fleet was born from joint operations with Federation allies]]
 
* '''2367:''' Starfleet plans to form a technologically advanced fighting force to counter future Borg threats.
=== Support Craft ===
* '''2373:''' The Fourth Fleet, codenamed Bravo Fleet, is formed.
The Mackenzie is equipped in the following fashion.  
* '''2374:''' With the outbreak of the Dominion War, Bravo Fleet is assigned as the Starfleet wing of the joint Federation-Klingon Alliance forces. It will proceed to have a strong bond with the KDF for decades to come.
{| class="wikitable"
* '''2376:''' Bravo Fleet is adapted after the war as a flexible unit to respond to a variety of Federation and galactic crises.
|Shuttlebays
* '''2384:''' With the pending Romulan Supernova, the Fourth Fleet is assigned to assist the initial Romulan Evacuation efforts.
|2
* '''2385:''' After the Attack on Mars, the evacuation is aborted and resource allocation to the Fourth Fleet is greatly reduced as Starfleet focuses on internal Federation affairs. The Fourth Fleet loses much of its prestige over the next 14 years.
|-
* '''2391:''' Forces from the Fourth Fleet participate in Operation: Gatecrasher, ejecting annexing forces of the insurrectionist Klingon movement the [[Sovereignty of Kahless]] from Federation border worlds.
|Shuttles
* '''2399:''' Starfleet Command issues a directive allocating resources to new border and deep space operations. Bravo Fleet is assigned to this project, despite public misgivings of such a use of Starfleet resources.
|10
* '''2399:''' Incursions by the [[Hunters of D'Ghor]] into Federation territory are [[Archanis Campaign|repelled by forces of the Fourth Fleet]].
|-
** Bravo Fleet ships respond to the [[Echoes of the Tkon|Omega Crisis]]. When the role of relics of the fallen [[Tkon Empire]] is discovered, the Fourth Fleet's decentralised nature has it lead the way in Starfleet's search for and use of Tkon technology to resolve the crisis.
|Runabouts
*'''2400:''' The outbreak of the [[Century Storm]] in the Paulson Nebula endangers dozens of colony worlds and all activity in the region. Nearby [[Starbase Bravo]] takes point on the humanitarian response, with ships of the Fourth Fleet deployed to help.
|2
**The collapse of the [[Romulan Star Empire]] leads to newly-independent regions requesting Starfleet help. The primarily-Reman population of the [[Velorum Sector]] receive [[Sundered Wings|aid from the Fourth Fleet]] to secure economic self-sufficiency and freedom from the Star Navy. Ultimately, the Fourth Fleet negotiate their membership of the [[Romulan Republic]].
|}
**The manifestation of [[Blood Dilithium]] in the [[Gradin Belt]] triggers a 'gold rush.' The Fourth Fleet is dispatched to resolve Blood Dilithium's scientific mystery and ease the local tensions stoked by these new riches.
The two [[Runabouts]] are New Atlantic. They are named Winona and New York.
*'''2401:''' The sudden incursion into the [[Deneb Sector]] by the [[Dominion]] [[The Lost Fleet|Lost Fleet]] goes dismissed by Starfleet Command as false rumours. Fleet Admiral Ramar invokes the Fourth Fleet's galaxy-wide mandate to intervene. The Lost Fleet are beaten to a standstill, surrendering and escorted back to the Gamma Quadrant.
 
**The Borg Collective's attack on Starfleet at Frontier Day hits the Fourth Fleet the hardest at [[Avalon Fleet Yards]], where many of their ships undergo maintenance and repair after engagements in Deneb.
The ten [[Shuttlepods|shuttles]] are:
 
# Type 14 Shuttle - Slidell
# Type 14 Shuttle - Alexander
# Type 14 Shuttle - Formosa
# Type 14 Shuttle - January
# Type 12 Shuttle - June
# Type 12 Shuttle - Hartford
# Type 12 Shuttle -  Kenting
# Type 12 Shuttle - Rover
# Type 10 Shuttle - Sumter
# Type 10 Shuttle - Morris
 
===Notable Crew===
====Commanding Officers====
*2.15.2395-4.20.2400: '''Captain Alexandra "The Hammer" Pantuso'''
**At the age of 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 10.16.2400 - 02.05.2401]: [[bfms char:52884|'''Captain Ambrose Harris''']]
**Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS ''Edinburgh.'' Dies on 02.05.2401, murdered by Devore Imperium Officer Pantheon.
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 02.06.2401 - Present] : '''[[bfms_char:76187/|Captain Wren Walton]]'''
**Transferred from Starfleet Command

Revision as of 10:18, 6 August 2023

This article is official Bravo Fleet canon.









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Fleet Admiral Teylas Ramar

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The Fourth Fleet, colloquially known as Bravo Fleet, is one of the numbered fleets that make up Starfleet. Founded in response to the Borg incursions and rising Dominion threat of the 2360s and 70s, for much of the past two decades it has been assigned duties following the Federation's non-interventionist policies since the Attack on Mars. Recently, however, the Fourth Fleet has been repurposed for missions beyond the Federation's territory and interests. With a highly specialised array of Task Forces, Bravo Fleet is dedicated to frontier defence, humanitarian support across borders, diplomatic engagement, and deep-space exploration.

Overview

The modern incarnation of the Fourth Fleet came into being after the Borg incursion of 2367, which triggered a period of Starfleet developing its militarised technology and policies, leading to the development of a technologically cutting-edge fighting force preparing for future such encounters. Bravo Fleet was officially formed shortly after the Battle of Sector 001, but early Starfleet losses in the Dominion War saw a need for better strategic and tactical cooperation between their forces and those of the Klingon Empire. Thus was the fleet repurposed as the Starfleet wing of the primary joint force with the KDF, fitted and developed as a combat unit from the beginning, albeit now against a different foe. After the war, Bravo Fleet retained this status as a flexible unit adapting to Starfleet needs, often on dangerous frontiers.

The Attack on Mars led to a significant shift in Starfleet protocols. Federation policy demanded a non-interventionist approach to interstellar affairs, a focus within its own borders in resources, defence, and research. Bravo Fleet thus spent much of the next fifteen years with minimal resources, plugging gaps where needed and rarely fulfilling its original mandate. This changed in 2399 with a shift in the lower echelons of Starfleet Command, a drive to return to Starfleet's traditional role, and a reluctant allocation of resources and a new mission for Bravo Fleet followed.

Many of the galaxy's dangers still require a large-scale response from Starfleet.

Now, specialised task forces undertake key operations across the galaxy on matters of diplomatic intervention and deep space exploration, with Starfleet ships pushing beyond borders and involving themselves in political engagements of other powers on a scale barely seen in two decades. With relatively limited resources and support from Starfleet, and many apprehensive that their mission may draw the attention of threats to the Federation, old and new, the Fourth Fleet faces an uphill battle in upholding Starfleet’s legacy of diplomacy, exploration, and peace.

The Fourth Fleet is led by the senior officers of Fourth Fleet Command.

Mandate

As a collection of highly-adaptive, specialised task forces, Bravo Fleet is a largely decentralised unit with wings across the galaxy to meet the changing needs on Federation frontiers. Each task force thus maintains a headquarters in the region of the galaxy that presently most benefits from their presence. However, any ship may be dispatched to any sector requiring their expertise and involvement.

Task Force 17

Deep space operations. Task Force 17 conducts deep space exploratory and diplomatic missions far beyond Federation borders, in challenging, distant corners of the galaxy such as the Delta and Gamma Quadrants. They are specialists in long-term operations with little support from Starfleet infrastructure.

Task Force 47

Pathfinding. Based in the Thomar Expanse, just beyond the Badlands, Task Force 47 is charged with establishing and developing new opportunities for Starfleet’s primary mission of exploration. It is their duty to negotiate with local powers for access, support, and intelligence in order to explore regions previously inaccessible due to practicality or politics.

Task Force 72

Diplomacy and peacekeeping. Based out of Starbase 72, close to the Cardassian border, Task Force 72’s ships are at the forefront of diplomatic intervention and peacekeeping. Their duties focus on engagement with political powers in volatile regions, ensuring stability between major governments and the protection of local populaces.

Task Force 86

Border defence and counterinsurgency. Based out of Starbase 86 and bordering the unclaimed Triangle region of the Beta Quadrant, Task Force 86 has a mandate of maintaining local stability and security. They operate in regions beset by insurgency or criminal forces, primarily through cooperation and support of local governments and civilian populations.

Task Force 93

Humanitarian operations. Based out of Devron Fleet Yards on the border to the old Romulan Neutral Zone, Task Force 93 is tasked with providing humanitarian support and protection to struggling regions of the galaxy. While this includes protection from predatory factions, Task Force 93 aids worlds devastated by natural disasters or violence, and treats with local and major powers to coordinate this assistance.

Major Events

The fleet was born from joint operations with Federation allies
  • 2367: Starfleet plans to form a technologically advanced fighting force to counter future Borg threats.
  • 2373: The Fourth Fleet, codenamed Bravo Fleet, is formed.
  • 2374: With the outbreak of the Dominion War, Bravo Fleet is assigned as the Starfleet wing of the joint Federation-Klingon Alliance forces. It will proceed to have a strong bond with the KDF for decades to come.
  • 2376: Bravo Fleet is adapted after the war as a flexible unit to respond to a variety of Federation and galactic crises.
  • 2384: With the pending Romulan Supernova, the Fourth Fleet is assigned to assist the initial Romulan Evacuation efforts.
  • 2385: After the Attack on Mars, the evacuation is aborted and resource allocation to the Fourth Fleet is greatly reduced as Starfleet focuses on internal Federation affairs. The Fourth Fleet loses much of its prestige over the next 14 years.
  • 2391: Forces from the Fourth Fleet participate in Operation: Gatecrasher, ejecting annexing forces of the insurrectionist Klingon movement the Sovereignty of Kahless from Federation border worlds.
  • 2399: Starfleet Command issues a directive allocating resources to new border and deep space operations. Bravo Fleet is assigned to this project, despite public misgivings of such a use of Starfleet resources.
  • 2399: Incursions by the Hunters of D'Ghor into Federation territory are repelled by forces of the Fourth Fleet.
    • Bravo Fleet ships respond to the Omega Crisis. When the role of relics of the fallen Tkon Empire is discovered, the Fourth Fleet's decentralised nature has it lead the way in Starfleet's search for and use of Tkon technology to resolve the crisis.
  • 2400: The outbreak of the Century Storm in the Paulson Nebula endangers dozens of colony worlds and all activity in the region. Nearby Starbase Bravo takes point on the humanitarian response, with ships of the Fourth Fleet deployed to help.
    • The collapse of the Romulan Star Empire leads to newly-independent regions requesting Starfleet help. The primarily-Reman population of the Velorum Sector receive aid from the Fourth Fleet to secure economic self-sufficiency and freedom from the Star Navy. Ultimately, the Fourth Fleet negotiate their membership of the Romulan Republic.
    • The manifestation of Blood Dilithium in the Gradin Belt triggers a 'gold rush.' The Fourth Fleet is dispatched to resolve Blood Dilithium's scientific mystery and ease the local tensions stoked by these new riches.
  • 2401: The sudden incursion into the Deneb Sector by the Dominion Lost Fleet goes dismissed by Starfleet Command as false rumours. Fleet Admiral Ramar invokes the Fourth Fleet's galaxy-wide mandate to intervene. The Lost Fleet are beaten to a standstill, surrendering and escorted back to the Gamma Quadrant.
    • The Borg Collective's attack on Starfleet at Frontier Day hits the Fourth Fleet the hardest at Avalon Fleet Yards, where many of their ships undergo maintenance and repair after engagements in Deneb.
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