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{{Squadron
{{Starship
| name = Arcturus Squadron
| name = Mackenzie
| seal = [[File:ArcturusSquadron.png]]
| prefix = USS
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| image = [[File:ExcelsiorIIclass.jpg]]
| taskforce =  
| registry = NCC-14935
| taskgroup =  
| class = Excelsior II
| headquarters = Overwatch Station
| type = Heavy Cruiser
| flagship = [[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| co = [[bfms_char:41378|CDRE Brett Logan]]
| status = Active
| xo = [[bfms_char:14961|CAPT Michael Lancaster]]
| commission =
| quadrant =
| decommission =
| mission =  
| destroyed =
}}'''Arcturus Squadron''' is a formation centered around the starship ''Arcturus'', an ''Odyssey''-class explorer. It is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:41378|Commodore Brett Logan]]. The ships in this squadron are currently assigned to explore the area of space in and around the [[Talvath Cluster]] and spent the majority of 2399 and 2400 in the Delta Quadrant. This [[:Category:Squadrons|squadron]] is assigned directly to [[Fourth Fleet]] Operations and not one of the fleet's task forces. The starships assigned to this squadron complement and support one another, but generally operate several days away from each other at high warp at the closest.  
| unit =  
| taskforce = Task Force 72
| taskgroup = Task Group 21
| squadron =  
| role = Heavy Cruiser
| co = [[bfms char:76187|Captain Wren Walton]]
| xo = [[bfms char:68395|Commander T'saath]]
| dedication =  
}}
'''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]].


==History==
=== Ship History ===
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.


===Task Forces 38 & 9 (2399)===
=== Design and Layout ===
Arcturus Squadron was first constituted on the commissioning of the USS ''Arcturus'', under the command of then-Commodore Elizabeth Hayden in 2399. Initially assigned to Task Force 38, the squadron performed initial surveys of the [[Nacene Reach]]. When returning to the Alpha Quadrant for debriefing later that year, the squadron participated in the [[Battle of Barzan II]], during which the Breen killed Vice Admiral Jonathan Knox and sparked renewed border tensions between the two powers.
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]]


Commodore Hayden was promoted to Rear Admiral and ordered to lead a newly reformed Task Force 9 in interdiction and frontier security efforts, with Arcturus Squadron continuing to serve as her vanguard.
==== The Bridge ====
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.


===Fourth Fleet Operations (2399 to Present) ===
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.
Starting in mid-2399, Arcturus Squadron was assigned directly to the Headquarters Division of Fourth Fleet Operations and participated in both the [[Archanis Campaign|Archanis]] and [[Echoes of the Tkon|Tkon-Omega]] Campaigns. For the first half of 2400, Admiral Hayden was teaching at Starfleet Academy, and the squadron was temporarily led by the flagship's captain, Captain Michael Lancaster, during its participation in the [[Century Storm]] Campaign, though she returned by the time of the [[Blood Dilithium|Blood Dilithium Campaign]] at the end of that year.  


Overall command of the squadron and the station were transferred to Commodore Brett Logan, effective Stardate 2401.1, as Vice Admiral Hayden took her post as commandant of the Fourth Fleet's Academy. Arcturus Squadron was assigned to commence detailed surveys of the Talvath Expanse coreward of the [[Romulan Free State]], with the addition of the ''Antares'' and ''Achilles'' to accompany ''Arcturus'' and ''Apollo, with their'' operations coordinated through [[Deep Space 19]].  
==== Battle Bridge / Secondary Bridge ====
[[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.


==Leadership==
==== Main Engineering ====
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]]
==== 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.


* [[bfms_char:15254|Commodore/Rear Admiral Elizabeth Hayden]] — Stardate 2399.1—Stardate 2401.1
==== Officer's Lounge / Mess ====
*[[bfms_char:41378|Commodore Brett Logan]] — Stardate 2401.1—Present
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-appalachia-mess-hall-cutaway.jpg|alt=|left|thumb|202x202px|The Officer's  Lounge]]
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.


==Composition==
=== Operational History ===
As of 2401, Arcturus Squadron is currently composed of five starships.<gallery mode="packed">
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.]]  
File:ArcturusSeal.png
File:HokuleaSeal.png
File:AntaresSeal.png
File:ApolloSeal.png
</gallery>
*[[File:Arcturus.jpg|alt=USS Arcturus|right|frameless|178x178px]][[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']] - [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class explorer]] — Flagship of the squadron, ''Arcturus'' is equipped to resupply her squadron-mates for extended periods of time, while also providing recreation and medical support for their crews, which further enhances their collective range. ''Arcturus'' also regularly launches runabout and shuttle missions. Commodore Logan and his staff are embarked aboard ''Arcturus'', while the ship itself is under the command of [[bfms_char:14961|Captain Michael Lancaster]].
**[[File:Aquarius1.jpg|right|frameless|123x123px|alt=]][[USS Hokule'a|USS ''Hokule'a'']] - [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class light escort]] — ''Hokule'a'' is attached directly to ''Arcturus'' in a quite literal sense as the flagship's embarked escort. She is used for short-duration independent survey operations and has frequently been used as a planet-side base for scientific surveys.
*[[File:USSAchilles.jpg|alt=|right|frameless|180x180px]][[USS Achilles|USS ''Achilles'']] - [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class light cruiser]] — Providing engineering support to the squadron, the ''Achilles'' is an ''Echelon''-class light cruiser that carries a Starfleet Corps of Engineering team.
*[[File:USSApolloII.jpeg|right|frameless|180x180px|alt=]][[USS Apollo|USS ''Apollo'']] - [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class light cruiser]] — Configured as a scout-cruiser, ''Apollo'' performs adds exceptional long-range sensors to the squadron, performing both reconnaissance and scientific functions. She is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:15320|Captain Sean Gaudain]], who also commanded her predecessor.
*[[File:Intrepidclass.png|right|frameless|178x178px|alt=]][[USS Antares|USS ''Antares'']] - [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class light explorer]] — ''Antares'' serves a variety of functions within the squadron, as she is equipped both to scout out systems in advance of ''Arcturus'' or to perform first contact missions with civilizations identified by ''Apollo''. She is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:44744|Captain Noah Armstrong]] and was assigned to the squadron in early 2401 following an extensive mid-life refit.


===Former Components===
==== Back to Work ====
<gallery mode="packed">
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.
File:OverwatchPatch.png
</gallery>
*[[File:RhodeIslandBeauty.jpg|right|frameless|180x180px|alt=]][[USS Apollo (NCC-82789)|USS ''Apollo'']] - [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class scout]] — 2399—2401 —''Apollo'' scouted ahead of the squadron, using her high top speed and powerful sensors to identify possible first contact opportunities and catalog threats. Generally, she did not conduct first contacts herself, but standard squadron doctrine was to assign the ''Apollo'' to first contacts where peaceful intent could not be established in advance, since she was well-armed and had the smallest crew within the squadron. She was under the command of [[bfms_char:15320|Captain Sean Gaudain]].
*[[File:RhodeIslandBeauty.jpg|right|frameless|180x180px|alt=]][[USS Apollo (NCC-82789)|USS ''Apollo'']] - [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class scout]] — 2399—2401 —''Apollo'' scouted ahead of the squadron, using her high top speed and powerful sensors to identify possible first contact opportunities and catalog threats. Generally, she did not conduct first contacts herself, but standard squadron doctrine was to assign the ''Apollo'' to first contacts where peaceful intent could not be established in advance, since she was well-armed and had the smallest crew within the squadron. She was under the command of [[bfms_char:15320|Captain Sean Gaudain]].


==== Blood Dilithium ====
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.


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==== The Island of the Damned ====
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]".
 
===== The Last of Our Kind =====
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.
 
=== Support Craft ===
The Mackenzie is equipped in the following fashion.
{| class="wikitable"
|Shuttlebays
|2
|-
|Shuttles
|10
|-
|Runabouts
|2
|}
The two [[Runabouts]] are New Atlantic.  They are named Winona and New York.
 
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 00:13, 2 May 2023

ExcelsiorIIclass.jpg
USS Mackenzie
General Information
Registry NCC-14935
Class & Type Excelsior II-class Heavy Cruiser
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Assignment
Task Force Task Force 72
Task Group Task Group 21
Role Heavy Cruiser
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Wren Walton
Executive Officer Commander T'saath
Template:Starship

USS Mackenzie is an Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of Captain Wren Walton.

Ship History

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

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.

The Helm and Tactical Station

The Bridge

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.

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.

Battle Bridge / Secondary Bridge

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

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.

Main Engineering

Crew Mess

"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

The Officer's Lounge

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

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.

Back to Work

The newly promoted Captain Harris and his crew picked up various missions from 10.16.2400 to 10.31.2400.

Blood Dilithium

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 "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.

The Island of the Damned

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, "The Island of the Damned".

The Last of Our Kind

The USS Mackenzie was moved to Task Force 72 and dispatched to search a sector of space with an odd signal. The mission "The Last of Our Kind" begins.

Support Craft

The Mackenzie is equipped in the following fashion.

Shuttlebays 2
Shuttles 10
Runabouts 2

The two Runabouts are New Atlantic. They are named Winona and New York.

The ten shuttles are:

  1. Type 14 Shuttle - Slidell
  2. Type 14 Shuttle - Alexander
  3. Type 14 Shuttle - Formosa
  4. Type 14 Shuttle - January
  5. Type 12 Shuttle - June
  6. Type 12 Shuttle - Hartford
  7. Type 12 Shuttle - Kenting
  8. Type 12 Shuttle - Rover
  9. Type 10 Shuttle - Sumter
  10. 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.
  • 10.16.2400 - 02.05.2401: Captain Ambrose Harris
    • Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS Edinburgh. Dies on 02.05.2401, murdered by Devore Imperium Officer Pantheon.
  • 02.06.2401 - Present : Captain Wren Walton
    • Transferred from Starfleet Command
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