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The purpose of this guide is to set community expectations for participation in USS Columbia. For information on how to join and how to post, consult the [[Guide:USS Columbia|USS Columbia guide]].
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| name = Constellation
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| registry =NCC-91017
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| class = Constitution III
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| type = explorer
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| affiliation =[[Starfleet]]
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| status = Active
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| commission =2401
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| taskforce = Fourth Fleet Operations
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| role =Explorer
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| co =[[bfms_char:48362|Captain Taes]]
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| xo =[[bfms_char:48427|Lieutenant Commander Kellin Rayco]]
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| dedication =[[File:Constellation Plaque.jpg]]
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{{quote|We only see starlight because all the stars are bleeding.|'''Steven Hall - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
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'''USS ''Constellation''''' is a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer assigned to [[Fourth Fleet Operations]]. It is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:48362/|Captain Taes]]. A team of civilian scientists from the [[Romulan Free State]] is permanently assigned to support the ''Constellation’s'' investigation of scientific mysteries beyond the charted edges of Federation space. Although the crew’s search for knowledge is vital, their paramount mission is to improve diplomatic relations between the United Federation of Planets and the Romulan Free State.
  
== Citizenship Guidelines ==
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==History ==
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Like most among the first wave of the ''Constitution III''-class starships, the USS ''Constellation'' was constructed through the upcycling of an older starship's superstructure and essential system components.  As long as there's been a Starfleet, there have been Starship ''Constellations''.  Almost from the inception of this neo-explorer class of starships, it was decided to build this ship in honour of the ''Constitution''-class [[ma:USS_Constellation_(NCC-1017)|USS ''Constellation'']] (NCC-1017).
  
# We will not always agree on everything, but when we do disagree it’s important that those disagreements are handled respectfully. It’s also essential that when a moderator (generally, a voting member of the BFC) asks for a discussion to stop, it stops.
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After construction on the new ''Constellation'' was completed in late 2400, she was commissioned to full service in early 2401. Assigned to Task Force 17, the ''Constellation'' was charged with a mission of exploration beyond the Federation's coreward borders into the [[Typhon Frontier]].
# Bravo Fleet’s Non-Discrimination and Harassment policy applies to every interaction you have as a member of this organization, whether it occurs directly on the fleet's server or not, so please be courteous and respectful in your interactions with your fellow authors.
 
# Membership on the Bravo Fleet Discord server is required to participate in USS Columbia.
 
# Unsolicited negative/"critical" feedback of others' writing is not appropriate.
 
  
== Content Guidelines ==
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Under the command of Captain Taes, a team of Romulan Free State civilian scientists were assigned to the science department and their liaison officer, [[bfms_char:60485/|Flavia ir-Llantrisant]], was assigned to serve as Taes' chief science officer.  Although Flavia was afforded leadership over the Starfleet science officers, she held no position in the operational command of the starship.  This was arranged as part of the Fourth Fleet's ongoing efforts to improve diplomatic relations with the Romulan Free State, despite the hold the [[ma:Tal_Shiar|Tal Shiar]] has on the very foundation of its government.  This was envisioned as one of Starfleet's great experiments to develop friendship through adversity and to encourage the crew to expand their inner depths while exploring the galaxy at large.
Content written for USS Columbia must comply with the [[Intelligence Office Policy|intel policy]], which allows for a broad range of stories and interactions.
 
  
# Content written for USS ''Columbia'' must comply with the Canon Policy, which allows for a broad range of stories and interactions. Consult the [[Bravo Fleet Timeline]] or the [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']] in-character article. for more information on our specific canon setting.
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=== Notable Crew===
# The Intelligence Officer has the final say on what content is appropriate for any Bravo Fleet story, so if you have a question about this policy, you may wish to consult with them before posting.
 
# Proofreading is encouraged as a courtesy to your fellow authors, and posts that are unintelligible or gibberish may be removed by the Intelligence Officer. With that being said, it's never appropriate to mock someone for spelling or grammar "mistakes."
 
# Posts are encouraged to be in third-person prose, from a past perspective.
 
# Do not use other people's characters without permission. Ask for a joint post instead, especially given that the point of this sandbox is to encourage interaction!
 
## It's rude to start a joint post without first asking if the player owning the character wishes to write with you.
 
## Try to respond to a tag within 48 hours, or at least reach out to the other author(s) to discuss your situation. Repeatedly agreeing to joint posts and then leaving other authors hanging could result in a warning, as described later in the retention section, but we understand that life happens so just communicate!
 
## It is okay to ''reference'' other characters, though, especially the [[USS Columbia Command Crew|ship's senior staff]], as long as you aren't implying actions not consistent with their biographies.
 
# Do not alter the environment of the ship without permission from staff, which would include any event that would impact characters outside of the post you are writing. Examples include ship-wide illnesses, major security threats, severe accidents, or anything that would likely result in the ship's senior-most staff needing to be informed about it. This ensures that anyone can join at any time without needing to take into account the actions of every writer—and keeps our sandbox intact for everyone to enjoy.
 
  
=== Explicit Content Rating ===
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====Commanding Officers====
USS ''Columbia'' is rated 111 on the [https://rpgrating.com/create RPG Ratings Scale], which is intended to be suited to members as young as 13, the minimum age to be a part of Bravo Fleet. This means that references to violence, cursing, and sex should be no more graphic than they are on shows such as ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and ''Star Trek: Discovery''. '''When writing with others, always ask before writing content that includes swearing, sex, or violence. Posts that do not follow these guidelines may be deleted at the Intelligence Officer's discretion.'''
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[https://bravofleet.com/command/76363 2401-Present]: Captain [[bfms_char:48362/|Taes]]
  
# '''Language: Infrequent, mild swearing is permitted.'''
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==Configuration==
## Mores differ on how much swearing is appropriate, and different regions treat different expletives differently (c.f. The word ‘cunt’ in American English vs most of the Commonwealth countries’ regional Englishes.) so this policy will be enforced with grace, but, unfortunately, is an instance where American English will serve as the standard, as that is the dialect most prominent in Star Trek.
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''Main article: [[Constitution III Class|Constitution III-class Explorer]]''
## Picard brought us the first instances of “fuck” in Star Trek, which is the limit of how crass one should be on USS ''Columbia'', but it should be extremely infrequent.
 
### Generally speaking, fuck should be used to express exasperation not to describe sexual behavior. “Fuck!” versus “He fucked him.” Use your common sense, here.
 
## Keep in mind that Starfleet officers, while explicitly not part of any military, are disciplined professionals. Regular swearing on duty is not something that would happen, and it’s likely something that could have (mild) in-character consequences.
 
# '''Sex: Mild sexual innuendo and references permitted.'''
 
## This is not Game of Thrones but we’re also not the Brady Bunch. If are referencing sex, consider why you are doing so and what it’s adding to a particular scene.
 
## References to specific sexual acts should generally be avoided (and, again, think about why you would make them at all) but you don’t have to pretend a couple is celibate either. Fade to black when Star Trek would.
 
### “You were great last night.” ← OK. It references sex (maybe), but doesn’t get too specific.
 
### “He [blanked] my [blank] in the Jefferies tube.” ← Pushing it, as it’s a reference, not a description.
 
### “The two of them [adverb] [sex act verb] each other, starting with their [adjective] [body part, pl.], and working down to the [body part]...” ← Just no.
 
## This restriction is not meant to be regressive or prudish in nature, but to make sure that our content is appropriate for all members. Sex and love are great–and our characters are sentient beings who are likely having it. We don’t have to ignore that, but we also don’t need to read the play-by-play of your cybering.
 
## Sexual violence is never appropriate content for this sandbox.
 
# '''Violence: Mild violence is permitted'''
 
## One of the great things about energy weapons is that they don’t tend to leave gruesome wounds. Either it stuns, kills, or vaporizes a being entirely. As this is what we deal with most, leaving the description to ‘a dead body’ is sufficient, as there wouldn’t be maiming and that sort of thing. There’s just no need to go into a lot of blood and gore to get the point across, because that’s not a normal feature of the genre.
 
### That being said, why would there be a dead body on the USS ''Columbia'' at all?
 
## Phaser fire fights are to be expected when the story calls for them, keeping the above in mind.
 
### Probably unlikely to occur off of the holodeck or in training scenarios in the heart of the Federation, though.
 
## There shouldn’t be references to or uses of modern day firearms, on the holodeck or not.
 
## Self-harm, sexual violence, and domestic violence are not appropriate content for this sandbox
 
  
== Player Retention and Removal ==
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Consistent with her class, the ''Constellation's'' design aesthetic hews to a return of spartan and utilitarian architecture.  Vaulted ceilings, archways and lighting panels from every direction are a common theme throughout every deck of the ship.  The floor, bulkhead and overhead panels are predominantly metallic with no upholstery. While the common ships of the class tend toward gun-metal grey, the duranium plating upcycled into the ''Constellation'' resulted in a colour scheme that favours brushed copper, reflective bronze and transparent panels throughout the ship's interiors.  With the advent of holo-technology and automation, most compartments are sparsely furnished and decorated.  Single-use equipment is too inefficient a use of space aboard a starship intended to explore unaided for five years at a stretch.  Allowing for the illusion of larger rooms, most compartments are multi-functional, be they operational centres, personal quarters or laboratories, with fewer partitions and sub-divisions than on the comfort-driven explorers of old.
Membership on USS ''Columbia'' is open to all Bravo Fleet members (ranked midshipman and above), but it is a privilege not a right and can be revoked in certain circumstances.
 
  
# Members who AWOL out (i.e. are inactive for sixty days or more) will have their characters removed from the sandbox. While this will not prevent someone from re-applying when they rejoin or force them to re-earn the tier they last had when they return to active status, it does open any restricted positions back up for grabs. This is to keep people from hoarding important roles.
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===Planetarium===
# Members who break the rules listed here or other fleet policies may be removed from USS ''Columbia'' through the judgement of the Operations Officer.
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The largest officer and crew lounge aboard Constellation is the Planetarium. True to the design aesthetics of the ship, the lounge is relatively large with simple clean lines and no wall decor taking up space.  The only furniture in the compartment includes a serving bar and an assortment of utilitarian tables and chairs. The centrepiece of the compartment is an oversized family-style table that can easily seat twenty people. Unlike most primary starship lounges, the fewer number of viewports aboard a ''Constitution III''-class resulted in the Planetarium being situated with no exterior viewports.  Rather, the entire ceiling of the lounge is a permanent holographic projection of the stellar wonders being charted by the ''Constellation''.  
## Content or Citizenship Offenses not rising to the level of a magistrate complaint will be handled administratively based on the number of offenses. Members may appeal to the Bravo Fleet Executive Officer if they feel their conduct has been unfairly judged.
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### Initial Offense: Warning
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===Romulan Laboratory===
### Second Offense: Removal and 30 day probation on re-applying
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Based on the terms of the Federation's treaties with the Romulan Free State, the Romulan scientists aboard ''Constellation'' have an enclave laboratory devoted to their own independent research.  The lab possesses a small dedicated computer core and subprocessors, entirely air-gapped from the starship's main computer cores. Under normal operating procedures, the Starfleet crew cannot access the Romulan lab with internal sensors unless authorized by the captain directly or if the computer detects risks such as damage to life support, weapons fire, open flames, or unregistered communications transmissions.
### Third Offense, following reinstatement: Removal and 60 day probation on re-applying.
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## Content or Citizenship Offenses rising to the level of a magistrate complaint will be referred to JAG, with the member suspended from USS ''Columbia'' pending the conclusion of any proceedings.
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===Auxiliary Craft===
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''Constellation's'' shuttle bays are equipped with a full complement of auxiliary craft, including:
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*Captain's Yacht: ''Decker''
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*[https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Runabouts#Orion-class_runabout Orion-class runabouts]: ''Rubenstein'' and ''Anser''
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*[https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Personnel_Shuttles#Type_14_Shuttle Type-14 shuttles], including: ''Masada'', ''Harpa Georgii,'' ''Canis Minor,'' and ''Zoma''

Revision as of 16:09, 14 August 2023

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USS Constellation
General Information
Registry NCC-91017
Class & Type Constitution III-class explorer
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2401
Assignment
Task Force Fourth Fleet Operations
Role Explorer
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Taes
Executive Officer Lieutenant Commander Kellin Rayco
Constellation Plaque.jpg
Template:Starship
"We only see starlight because all the stars are bleeding."
    —Steven Hall - Ship's Dedication Quote

USS Constellation is a Constitution III-class explorer assigned to Fourth Fleet Operations. It is currently under the command of Captain Taes. A team of civilian scientists from the Romulan Free State is permanently assigned to support the Constellation’s investigation of scientific mysteries beyond the charted edges of Federation space. Although the crew’s search for knowledge is vital, their paramount mission is to improve diplomatic relations between the United Federation of Planets and the Romulan Free State.

History

Like most among the first wave of the Constitution III-class starships, the USS Constellation was constructed through the upcycling of an older starship's superstructure and essential system components. As long as there's been a Starfleet, there have been Starship Constellations. Almost from the inception of this neo-explorer class of starships, it was decided to build this ship in honour of the Constitution-class USS Constellation (NCC-1017).

After construction on the new Constellation was completed in late 2400, she was commissioned to full service in early 2401. Assigned to Task Force 17, the Constellation was charged with a mission of exploration beyond the Federation's coreward borders into the Typhon Frontier.

Under the command of Captain Taes, a team of Romulan Free State civilian scientists were assigned to the science department and their liaison officer, Flavia ir-Llantrisant, was assigned to serve as Taes' chief science officer. Although Flavia was afforded leadership over the Starfleet science officers, she held no position in the operational command of the starship. This was arranged as part of the Fourth Fleet's ongoing efforts to improve diplomatic relations with the Romulan Free State, despite the hold the Tal Shiar has on the very foundation of its government. This was envisioned as one of Starfleet's great experiments to develop friendship through adversity and to encourage the crew to expand their inner depths while exploring the galaxy at large.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

2401-Present: Captain Taes

Configuration

Main article: Constitution III-class Explorer

Consistent with her class, the Constellation's design aesthetic hews to a return of spartan and utilitarian architecture. Vaulted ceilings, archways and lighting panels from every direction are a common theme throughout every deck of the ship. The floor, bulkhead and overhead panels are predominantly metallic with no upholstery. While the common ships of the class tend toward gun-metal grey, the duranium plating upcycled into the Constellation resulted in a colour scheme that favours brushed copper, reflective bronze and transparent panels throughout the ship's interiors. With the advent of holo-technology and automation, most compartments are sparsely furnished and decorated. Single-use equipment is too inefficient a use of space aboard a starship intended to explore unaided for five years at a stretch. Allowing for the illusion of larger rooms, most compartments are multi-functional, be they operational centres, personal quarters or laboratories, with fewer partitions and sub-divisions than on the comfort-driven explorers of old.

Planetarium

The largest officer and crew lounge aboard Constellation is the Planetarium. True to the design aesthetics of the ship, the lounge is relatively large with simple clean lines and no wall decor taking up space. The only furniture in the compartment includes a serving bar and an assortment of utilitarian tables and chairs. The centrepiece of the compartment is an oversized family-style table that can easily seat twenty people. Unlike most primary starship lounges, the fewer number of viewports aboard a Constitution III-class resulted in the Planetarium being situated with no exterior viewports. Rather, the entire ceiling of the lounge is a permanent holographic projection of the stellar wonders being charted by the Constellation.

Romulan Laboratory

Based on the terms of the Federation's treaties with the Romulan Free State, the Romulan scientists aboard Constellation have an enclave laboratory devoted to their own independent research. The lab possesses a small dedicated computer core and subprocessors, entirely air-gapped from the starship's main computer cores. Under normal operating procedures, the Starfleet crew cannot access the Romulan lab with internal sensors unless authorized by the captain directly or if the computer detects risks such as damage to life support, weapons fire, open flames, or unregistered communications transmissions.

Auxiliary Craft

Constellation's shuttle bays are equipped with a full complement of auxiliary craft, including: