Difference between revisions of "Task Force 72"

	Task Force 72
Mandate	Diplomatic Operations
Headquarters	Starbase 72
	Leadership
Commander	Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet
Deputy Commander	Captain Edward O'Gallagher
	Links
BFMS	Main Website
	Template:Task Force

Latest revision as of 21:29, 9 April 2024

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.

Objectives

Perform critical and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications.
Execute peacekeeping operations in conjunction with allies and friendly powers
Build alliances, trade relations, and other diplomatic relationships that foster peace across the galaxy
Lead Starfleet efforts in specific diplomatic flashpoints, including:
- The True Way crisis in the Former Demilitarized Zone
- Delta and Gamma Quadrant second and third contact operations
- Ongoing negotiations with worlds now under Federation influence following the collapse of the Romulan Neutral Zone

Overview

Unlike nearly every other large spacefaring civilization, the United Federation of Planets does not expand primarily through conquest or even large-scale colonization, but through diplomacy. For over two hundred years, Starfleet has served as the Federation’s first, best impression and its most adept diplomatic arm. First contacts, trade negotiations, ceasefires, and countless other diplomatic exercises conducted by starship captains have slowly but steadily turned the Federation into the largest and most progressive alliance of species the galaxy has ever seen. This is the spirit that guides Task Force 72, the Fourth Fleet’s designated Diplomatic Operations unit.

All starship captains are empowered to conduct negotiations on behalf of the Federation, as real-time consultations with Starfleet Command and the Federation Council is often impossible for front-line exploratory vessels, but Task Force 72’s specific mandate is to handle the most pressing and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications for the Federation and its member worlds. This task force also handles peacekeeping operations and conducts many joint operations with allied or friendly powers, such as the Klingon Empire, Cardassian Union, and the Romulan Republic.

Historically, Task Force 72 was assigned specifically to the Federation-Cardassian Border and remains headquartered at Starbase 72 in the Minos Korva system, but its operations have expanded to the full width and breadth of the Fourth Fleet’s tip-of-the-spear ethos, with vessels in all four quadrants of the galaxy. The evolving diplomatic situation in the Former Demilitarized Zone remains a focus for the task force, with a number of ships directly working with the Cardassian military to end the True Way crisis diplomatically and through direct peacekeeping operations. Other important operations include forging new alliances with Delta Quadrant powers, and ongoing negotiations with neutral worlds within Federation space that the Federation is eager to finally bring into the fold.

Task Force Assets

Starbase 72

Main Article: Starbase 72

Starbase 72 over Minos Korva

Minos Korva was a system targeted by both the Cardassian and Dominion Wars. It never fell to either power, and is home to the present headquarters for Task Force 72: Starbase 72. It is here that officers slated for command of ships in Task Force 72 are trained in the art of diplomacy and where most TF72 ships are refit and repaired. It is also the headquarters for Starfleet's peacekeeping mission against the forces of the True Way in the Former Demilitarized Zone.

Task Force History

Task Force 72 is one of the oldest Task Forces in the 4th Fleet, notable for never being disbanded in the turbulent decades since its inception. Task Force 72 was formed initially as a defensive screen for the still-under-construction Starbase 72 in 2373, but its duties gradually expanded to include oversight over the majority of the Federation-Cardassian Border.

It has been a more than a decade since the signing of the Treaty of Bajor ending the Dominion War and the cessation of hostilities between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion. Since the end of the war, Task Force 72's mission has changed in size and scope many times. Through the mid-2380's until early 2399 Task Force 72 has encompassed most of the Alpha Quadrant but was stretched thin as Starfleet pulled away resources in the wake of the attack on Mars.

The decision by Starfleet to advance its operations included a reform of Task Force 72's mandate to bring it in line with the reforms to the 4th Fleet, to serve as one of its specialist units. Already experts at operating in diplomatically fraught regions, Task Force 72 was given the same galaxy-wide operational jurisdiction as the rest of Bravo Fleet.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

Mid 2401: Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet
Early 2401: Captain Geronimo Fontana
Late 2399: Fleet Captain Th'lora Vehl
Late 2399: Rear Admiral Thomas Belvedere
Mid-2399: Captain Micah Mendoza
Mid-2399: Rear Admiral Thomas Belvedere
Mid-2399: Captain Jon Bastin
Early 2399: Captain Elisabeth Basmanoff
Early 2399: Commodore Julius Woodward

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 == Objectives ==
-*Engage in diplomatic missions into volatile regions in an effort to establish peaceful dialogues
-*Safeguard citizens from hostile entities throughout the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]]
+* Perform critical and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications.
-*Rebuild and support Federation interests and defenses in the border worlds
+* Execute peacekeeping operations in conjunction with allies and friendly powers
-*Monitor the developments within the Cardassian Union
+* Build alliances, trade relations, and other diplomatic relationships that foster peace across the galaxy
+* Lead Starfleet efforts in specific diplomatic flashpoints, including:
+** The [[True Way]] crisis in the [[Former Demilitarized Zone]]
+** Delta and Gamma Quadrant second and third contact operations
+** Ongoing negotiations with worlds now under Federation influence following the collapse of the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]]
 == Overview ==
-For much of the Federation, the end of the Dominion War in 2375 signaled a return to peace, prosperity, and exploration. Occupation forces withdrew, leaving colonists behind to rebuild their lives in the midst of fire and ash. While the Cardassian and Breen governments fell silent to regroup, Starfleet resumed its primary mission of exploration.
+Unlike nearly every other large spacefaring civilization, the United Federation of Planets does not expand primarily through conquest or even large-scale colonization, but through diplomacy. For over two hundred years, Starfleet has served as the Federation’s first, best impression and its most adept diplomatic arm. First contacts, trade negotiations, ceasefires, and countless other diplomatic exercises conducted by starship captains have slowly but steadily turned the Federation into the largest and most progressive alliance of species the galaxy has ever seen. This is the spirit that guides Task Force 72, the Fourth Fleet’s designated Diplomatic Operations unit.
+All starship captains are empowered to conduct negotiations on behalf of the Federation, as real-time consultations with Starfleet Command and the Federation Council is often impossible for front-line exploratory vessels, but Task Force 72’s specific mandate is to handle the most pressing and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications for the Federation and its member worlds. This task force also handles peacekeeping operations and conducts many joint operations with allied or friendly powers, such as the Klingon Empire, Cardassian Union, and the Romulan Republic.
+Historically, Task Force 72 was assigned specifically to the Federation-Cardassian Border and remains headquartered at Starbase 72 in the Minos Korva system, but its operations have expanded to the full width and breadth of the Fourth Fleet’s tip-of-the-spear ethos, with vessels in all four quadrants of the galaxy. The evolving diplomatic situation in the Former Demilitarized Zone remains a focus for the task force, with a number of ships directly working with the Cardassian military to end the True Way crisis diplomatically and through direct peacekeeping operations. Other important operations include forging new alliances with Delta Quadrant powers, and ongoing negotiations with neutral worlds within Federation space that the Federation is eager to finally bring into the fold.
+== Task Force Assets ==
+=== Starbase 72 ===
+''Main Article: [[Starbase 72]]''
+[[File:Spacedock type closeup.jpeg|thumb|Starbase 72 over Minos Korva|alt=|250x250px]]
+Minos Korva was a system targeted by both the Cardassian and Dominion Wars. It never fell to either power, and is home to the present headquarters for Task Force 72: Starbase 72. It is here that officers slated for command of ships in Task Force 72 are trained in the art of diplomacy and where most TF72 ships are refit and repaired. It is also the headquarters for Starfleet's peacekeeping mission against the forces of the True Way in the Former Demilitarized Zone.
-Now, in 2399, Task Force 72 has been given a new mandate, one that speaks to the heart of what it was founded to do. The long standing history of the Task Force being on the frontlines in both diplomacy and conflict, Task Force 72 is now charged with wide sweeping diplomatic and peacekeeping operations throughout the Federation. The Task Force shall engage with governments in all manner of volatile regions, seeking to strike a diplomatic accord with those that might be reasoned with, and protect Federation interests and citizens when diplomacy falls short.
+=== Starships ===
+* [[USS K'Ehleyr|USS ''K'Ehleyr'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser,]] serving as the flagship of Task Force 72
-Historically, Task Force 72 has been primarily concerned with Cardassian space, and though the missions the Task Force will be called upon to undertake will likely lead ships under its care to places well beyond the Cardassian borders, the area still remains a focal point for the Task Force and her leaders. Cardassia has begun to show signs that they wish to return to the stage as major players once more, and the Federation can ill-afford to ignore this. Even with these events transpiring, other conflicts are brewing elsewhere, and Task Force 72 will need to rise to the challenges that await them in a much broader political arena.
+====Task Group 21====
+* [[Mackenzie Squadron]]
+**[[USS Mackenzie]],  an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser (Squadron Flagship)
+**[[USS Daedalus|USS ''Daedalus'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
+*[[USS Cantabras|USS ''Cantabras'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] muilti-mission light starship
+*[[USS Riverside|USS ''Riverside'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
+*[[USS Rubidoux|USS ''Rubidoux'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
-== Task Force Assets and Headquarters ==
+====Task Group 99====
-=== Starbase 72 (Minos Korva) ===
+*[[USS Athena|USS ''Athena'']], a [[Prometheus Class|''Prometheus''-class]] heavy escort
-Minos Korva, home to [[Starbase 72]], was a system targeted by both the Cardassian and Dominion Wars. It never fell to either power, and is the present headquarters for Task Force 72. From there, the Task Force provides support, resupply, and training to its starships, priming them for their operations across the galaxy. However, its position in proximity to the Cardassian border is no coincidence. While Task Force 72 pursues diplomatic interests across the Federation, the Union is in a particularly delicate condition, and from Starbase 72 the task force can launch operations maintaining regional stability.
+*[[USS Galaxy|USS ''Galaxy'']], a [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] explorer
+*[[USS Carlsbad|USS ''Carlsbad'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
+*[[USS Sacramento|USS ''Sacramento'']] a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
+*[[Horizon Squadron]]
+**[[USS Horizon|USS ''Horizon'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser (Squadron Flagship)
+**[[USS Alexandria|USS ''Alexandria'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate
+**[[USS Glasgow|USS ''Glasgow'']], an [[Parliament Class|''Parliament''-class]] utility cruiser
+*[[USS Oakland|USS ''Oakland'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
+*[[USS Galaesus|USS ''Galaesus'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] muilti-mission light starship
 == Task Force History ==
-Task Force 72 is one of the oldest Task Forces in the 4th Fleet, notable for never being disband in the turbulent decades since its inception.
+Task Force 72 is one of the oldest Task Forces in the 4th Fleet, notable for never being disbanded in the turbulent decades since its inception. Task Force 72 was formed initially as a defensive screen for the still-under-construction Starbase 72 in 2373, but its duties gradually expanded to include oversight over the majority of the Federation-Cardassian Border.
+It has been a more than a decade since the signing of the Treaty of Bajor ending the Dominion War and the cessation of hostilities between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion. Since the end of the war, Task Force 72's mission has changed in size and scope many times. Through the mid-2380's until early 2399 Task Force 72 has encompassed most of the Alpha Quadrant but was stretched thin as Starfleet pulled away resources in the wake of the attack on Mars.
+The decision by Starfleet to advance its operations included a reform of Task Force 72's mandate to bring it in line with the reforms to the [[Fourth Fleet|4th Fleet]], to serve as one of its specialist units. Already experts at operating in diplomatically fraught regions, Task Force 72 was given the same galaxy-wide operational jurisdiction as the rest of Bravo Fleet.
-It has been a more than a decade since the signing of the Treaty of Bajor ending the Dominion War and the cessation of hostilities between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion. Since the end of the war, Task force 72's mission has changed in size and scope many time. Though the mid 2380's until early 2399 Task Force 72 has encompassed most of the Alpha Quadrant but was stretched thin as Starfleet pulled away resources in the wake of the attack on Mars.
+== Notable Crew ==
-The decision by Starfleet to advance its operations included a reform of Task Force 72's mandate to bring it in-line with the reforms to the [[Bravo Fleet|4th Fleet]], to serve as one of its specialist units. Already experts at operating in diplomatically fraught regions, Task Force 72 was placed under the command of Commodore Jonathan Bastin and given the same galaxy-wide operational jurisdiction as the rest of Bravo Fleet.
+=== Commanding Officers ===
+* Mid 2401: [[bfms_char:29961|Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet]]
+* Early 2401: [[bfms_char:56930|Captain Geronimo Fontana]]
+* Late 2399: [[bfms_char:33287|Fleet Captain Th'lora Vehl]]
+* Late 2399:  [[bfms_char:15311|Rear Admiral Thomas Belvedere]]
+* Mid-2399: [[bfms_char:27965|Captain Micah Mendoza]]
+* Mid-2399: [[bfms_char:15311|Rear Admiral Thomas Belvedere]]
+* Mid-2399: [[bfms_char:24059|Captain Jon Bastin]]
+* Early 2399: [[bfms_char:20384|Captain Elisabeth Basmanoff]]
+* Early 2399: [[bfms_char:13424|Commodore Julius Woodward]]


Task Force 72
Mandate	Diplomatic Operations
Headquarters	Starbase 72
Leadership
Commander	Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet
Deputy Commander	Captain Edward O'Gallagher
Links
BFMS	Main Website

Template:Task Force