Difference between pages "USS Achilles" and "Olympia Station"

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{{Starbase
| name = Achilles
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| name = Olympia Station
| prefix = USS
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| image = [[File:DeepSpace20.png]]
| image = [[File:USSAchilles.jpg]]
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| registry = DS-20
| registry = NCC-97409
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| class = Spacedock
| class = Echelon
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| commission = 2327
| type = Light Cruiser
 
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
 
| status = Active
 
| commission = 2401
 
 
| decommission =
 
| decommission =
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| taskforce =
 
 
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
 
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
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| squadron = Arcturus Squadron
 
| squadron = Arcturus Squadron
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| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
| role = Engineering & Logistics Support
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| role = Exploratory Support
Exploration
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| affiliation = *[[United Federation of Planets]]
| co = [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]]
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*[[Starfleet]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:43853|Commander Najan Osho]]
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| sector = Olympia Sector
| dedication = [[File:AchillesPlaque.png]]
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| system = [[Olympia System]]
[[File:AchillesSeal.png]]
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| co = [[bfms_char:41378|Commodore Brett Logan]]
}}The '''USS ''Achilles''''' is a Federation [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class light cruiser]] assigned to [[Arcturus Squadron]] of Starfleet's Fourth Fleet. She has been under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya since her launch in 2401. The ''Achilles'' is presently assigned to support duties in the Deneb Sector.
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| crew =*30,000 Starfleet
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*5,000 Civilian
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}}'''Deep Space 20''', code-named '''Olympia Station''', is a Federation [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class starbase]] located in the Olympia system on the extreme rimward trailing edge of Federation space near Sheliak, Tholian and Tamarian space. Named along with the system it resides in for the ill-fated exploratory vessel USS ''Olympia'', this starbase serves a similar purpose to [[Deep Space 17]]: a waystation for long-range missions beyond Federation space.
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==Operations ==
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Assigned to the Fourth Fleet, Olympia Station supports the following operations in the Olympia Sector:
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*Service exploratory starships embarking on and returning from missions outside of Federation space.
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*Conduct scientific research on nearby systems and identify sites for future Federation colonization.
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*Monitor the expansion of the Sheliak Corporate and Tholian Assembly.
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*Maintain diplomatic relations with the Children of Tamar.
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===Support Vessels===
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Olympia Station is primarily supported by the [[USS Nellie Bly|USS ''Nellie Bly'']], a [[Challenger Class|''Challenger''-class scout]]. The ''Bly'' performs scouting functions around the Olympia system, as well as diplomatic courier missions to and from Tamarian space. All twelve of the station's runabouts are kept in constant use on away missions as well.
  
== Namesake ==
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==History==
In Greek mythology, Achilles was the best of the Greek warriors at Troy ("aristos achaion") and his refusal to enter battle, his fued with his compatriots, and his rage at the death of his companion Patroklos are at the core of the ''Iliad''. Achilles was characterized as much by his speed, skill, and bravery as he was by his ''hubris'' and egotism.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achilles-Greek-mythology</ref> A rendering of Achilles and Patroklos forms the crest of  the ''Achilles''<nowiki/>'s seal.
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The Olympia system has been home to an automated Starfleet deuterium refinery since the late 2370s, but plans for an eventual starbase to coordinate long-range exploration of the Alpha Quadrant were canceled during the Romulan Evacuation Mission. These plans never resumed due to Starfleet's inward-looking focus throughout the 2380s and 2390s. In 2400, the Fourth Fleet revived these plans. With the ''Spacedock''-class [[Starbase Bravo]] recently replaced by a new [[Guardian Class|''Guardian''-class station]], Fourth Fleet Command decided to relocate the original Starbase Bravo to the Olympia System. During a year-long process, the station was refit and towed across Federation space to its new location. It was formally recommissioned in mid-2401, with [[Arcturus Squadron]] becoming the first exploratory group to call it home. As with [[Gateway Station]] and the Starfleet Museum, Olympia Station's arboretum module was retrofitted to serve as a single large berth capable of servicing a single [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class heavy explorer]].
 
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==In-Play==
On Earth, ten warships of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and one of the Royal New Zealand Navy were named after Achilles.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Achilles</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Achilles_(70)</ref> Four previous Federation starships have borne the name ''Achilles'':
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*Olympia Station is a flag station command assigned to [[bfms_user:669|Admiral Liam Dahlgren]], but members may feature it in their stories in accordance with [[Command_Policy#4_-_Flag_Stations|Section 4 of the Command Policy]].
 
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*Similar to Deep Space 17, Olympia Station is a waystation on one of the Federation's most distant frontiers. It is intended to fuel, supply, and repair ships for long missions outside of Federation space. It is approximately 300 light-years from Starbase Bravo, a two-week journey at Warp 9.99, and 128 light-years from Avalon Fleet Yards, a six-day journey at Warp 9.99. Slower ships would take weeks or months to reach the station.
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Saladin''-class frigate — NCC-551<ref>https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Achilles_(NCC-551)</ref>
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*There are few direct threats to Olympia Station, as the Tamarians are friendly to the Federation and the Sheliak are uninterested in dealing with them. The Tholians can be a bit of a wildcard, though.
** 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510)
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*Compared to other Starfleet starbases, Olympia Station has a lower civilian population, as it's not on a major trade route—at least not yet, as that will change when new colonies start to emerge.
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akula''-class frigate — NCC-5510
 
** 2280—2340 (Retired)
 
* [[USS Achilles (NCC-28410)|USS ''Achilles'']] ''Ambassador''-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410
 
** 2343—2370 (Retired)
 
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akira''-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024
 
** 2370—2399 (Retired)
 
 
 
== History ==
 
Built at [[Avalon Fleet Yards]], ''Achilles'' was launched in 2401 and placed under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya, due to her engineering expertise and experience with Arcturus Squadron. Not long after her launch, ''Achilles'' experienced her baptism of fire at the [[Battle of Farpoint]], where she participated alongside the other vessels of Arcturus Squadron.[https://bravofleet.com/story/82650]
 
 
 
 
 
 
===Notable Crew===
 
====Commanding Officers====
 
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/76362/ 2401—Present] : [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]]
 
 
 
==References==
 
 
 
<references />
 

Revision as of 16:22, 2 October 2023

DeepSpace20.png
Olympia Station
Information
Registry DS-20
Class

Spacedock

Affiliation
Location
System Olympia System
Sector Olympia Sector
Quadrant Alpha Quadrant
Assignment
Role

Exploratory Support

Unit Fourth Fleet Operations
Squadron Arcturus Squadron
Personnel
Commanding Officer Commodore Brett Logan
Station Populations
  • 30,000 Starfleet
  • 5,000 Civilian
Template:Starbase

Deep Space 20, code-named Olympia Station, is a Federation Spacedock-class starbase located in the Olympia system on the extreme rimward trailing edge of Federation space near Sheliak, Tholian and Tamarian space. Named along with the system it resides in for the ill-fated exploratory vessel USS Olympia, this starbase serves a similar purpose to Deep Space 17: a waystation for long-range missions beyond Federation space.

Operations

Assigned to the Fourth Fleet, Olympia Station supports the following operations in the Olympia Sector:

  • Service exploratory starships embarking on and returning from missions outside of Federation space.
  • Conduct scientific research on nearby systems and identify sites for future Federation colonization.
  • Monitor the expansion of the Sheliak Corporate and Tholian Assembly.
  • Maintain diplomatic relations with the Children of Tamar.

Support Vessels

Olympia Station is primarily supported by the USS Nellie Bly, a Challenger-class scout. The Bly performs scouting functions around the Olympia system, as well as diplomatic courier missions to and from Tamarian space. All twelve of the station's runabouts are kept in constant use on away missions as well.

History

The Olympia system has been home to an automated Starfleet deuterium refinery since the late 2370s, but plans for an eventual starbase to coordinate long-range exploration of the Alpha Quadrant were canceled during the Romulan Evacuation Mission. These plans never resumed due to Starfleet's inward-looking focus throughout the 2380s and 2390s. In 2400, the Fourth Fleet revived these plans. With the Spacedock-class Starbase Bravo recently replaced by a new Guardian-class station, Fourth Fleet Command decided to relocate the original Starbase Bravo to the Olympia System. During a year-long process, the station was refit and towed across Federation space to its new location. It was formally recommissioned in mid-2401, with Arcturus Squadron becoming the first exploratory group to call it home. As with Gateway Station and the Starfleet Museum, Olympia Station's arboretum module was retrofitted to serve as a single large berth capable of servicing a single Odyssey-class heavy explorer.

In-Play

  • Olympia Station is a flag station command assigned to Admiral Liam Dahlgren, but members may feature it in their stories in accordance with Section 4 of the Command Policy.
  • Similar to Deep Space 17, Olympia Station is a waystation on one of the Federation's most distant frontiers. It is intended to fuel, supply, and repair ships for long missions outside of Federation space. It is approximately 300 light-years from Starbase Bravo, a two-week journey at Warp 9.99, and 128 light-years from Avalon Fleet Yards, a six-day journey at Warp 9.99. Slower ships would take weeks or months to reach the station.
  • There are few direct threats to Olympia Station, as the Tamarians are friendly to the Federation and the Sheliak are uninterested in dealing with them. The Tholians can be a bit of a wildcard, though.
  • Compared to other Starfleet starbases, Olympia Station has a lower civilian population, as it's not on a major trade route—at least not yet, as that will change when new colonies start to emerge.