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| {{Starship
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| | name = Achilles
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| | prefix = USS
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| | image = [[File:USSAchilles.jpg]]
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| | registry = NCC-97409
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| | class = Echelon
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| | type = Light Cruiser
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| | affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
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| | status = Active
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| | commission = 2401
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| | decommission =
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| | destroyed =
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| | taskforce =
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| | unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
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| | squadron = Arcturus Squadron
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| | quadrant =
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| | role = Engineering & Logistics Support
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| Exploration
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| | co = [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]]
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| | xo = [[bfms_char:43853|Commander Najan Osho]]
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| | dedication = [[File:AchillesPlaque.png]]
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| [[File:AchillesSeal.png]]
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| }}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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| == Namesake ==
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| 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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| 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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| * USS ''Achilles'' — ''Saladin''-class frigate — NCC-551<ref>https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Achilles_(NCC-551)</ref>
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| ** 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510)
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| * USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akula''-class frigate — NCC-5510
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| ** 2280—2340 (Retired)
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| * [[USS Achilles (NCC-28410)|USS ''Achilles'']] — ''Ambassador''-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410
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| ** 2343—2370 (Retired)
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| * USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akira''-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024
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| ** 2370—2399 (Retired)
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| == History ==
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| 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.
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| ===Notable Crew===
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| ====Commanding Officers====
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| *[https://bravofleet.com/command/76362/ 2401—Present] : [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]]
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| ==References==
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| <references />
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