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{{Starship
| name = ''Denver''
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| name = Temeraire
 
| prefix = USS
 
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:Den6.png|400px|center|]]
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| image = [[Image:Temeraire.jpg|350px]]
| registry = NCC-72016
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| registry = NCC-89893
| class = Nebula
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| class = Inquiry
 
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
 
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
 
| status = Active
 
| status = Active
| commission = 47760.3
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| commission = 2399
 
| decommission =  
 
| decommission =  
 
| destroyed =  
 
| destroyed =  
| taskforce =
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| taskforce = [[Task Force 47]]
 
| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
 
| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
 
| role = Heavy Cruiser
 
| role = Heavy Cruiser
| co = [[bfms_char:44596|Rebecca Talon]]
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| co = [[bfms_char:43643|Captain Tharia sh'Elas]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:45560|Cheon Kyo]]
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| xo = [[bfms_char:49898|Commander Vasoch Gor]]
 
| dedication =  
 
| dedication =  
[[File:Denverplaque-1.png|400px|center]]
 
[[File:Denver-patch.png|175px|center]]
 
 
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{{quote|Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. |'''Confucius - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
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The '''USS ''Temeraire''''' is an [[Inquiry Class|''New Orleans'' Class]] starship assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet]] under the command of [[bfms_char:43643|Captain Tharia sh'Elas]]. After an inquiry into the disastrous testing of the MARS stealth system aboard the Inquiry-class starship Thesis, [[Starfleet Command]] relieves [[bfms_char:43418|Captain Italia Ruas]] of her command, opting to merge the crew with that of their aging counterpart, the [[USS Santa Fe]]. Whilst undergoing an overhaul, the ship has all traces of the controversial system removed, and is recommissioned with a new name and a new commanding officer. Redesignated as the USS Temeraire, pronounced ''Tem-uh-rare'', the ship’s technological advancements and experienced personnel make her a perfect candidate for a new mission.
  
The USS ''Denver'' is a [[Nebula Class]] heavy cruiser which has seen decades of Starfleet service. During the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dominion_War?so=search Dominion War] ''Denver''  saw action with the Seventh Fleet under the command of Captain [[bfms_char:44596/|Rebecca Talon]].
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==Design and Layout==
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Designed in response to Starfleet’s defense-oriented turn in the late 2380s, the Inquiry-class heavy cruiser is a fast, well-armed starship deployed in large numbers near the Federation’s borders. As standardization was a focus with the design, they are able to be produced nearly anywhere within the Federation, and a second 'block' of starships have been commissioned, making use of new technological advancements and upgrades. Temeraire is the fifth of the Block-II vessels to be constructed.
  
== History ==
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Despite having an enviable sensor suite and an array of scientific facilities that provide her the ability to analyze the wide variety of phenomena she will encounter on her missions, her suite of armaments make Temeraire nothing short of a pocket battleship. Simply put, Temeraire and her Inquiry-siblings are the strongest combat vessels of all of the Federation’s mid-sized starships. Combat is where the Temeraire truly shines, with eleven Type-XII phaser arrays, four burst-fire torpedo launchers and shield generators borrowed directly from the Sovereign-class. Additional hardpoints around the ship can be equipped with additional weapons, such as pulse phaser cannons in the bow and micro torpedo launchers on the superstructure of the hull, allowing Temeraire to be easily refit into an even more capable tactical platform in the advent of war. Highly maneuverable compared not only to her larger cousins but also ships in her own size class, Temeraire can literally run circles around threat vessels to take full advantage of her many weapons emplacements. Coupled with her shields and armor which allow her to shrug off most hits, the Inquiry is an extremely tough ship and a match on her own for nearly anything she would encounter out in the wilds of the Alpha Quadrant.
The USS ''Denver'' was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on stardate 47760.3 (October 5, 2370) under the command of Captain Micah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick oversaw the final construction of the ship.  
 
  
During the shakedown cruise to Deep Space 4 the warp core developed hairline fractures along the reaction chamber necessitating an ejecting the core. The [[USS Crazy Horse]] came to the rescue and towed the ship to [[Starbase Bravo]] for repairs.  
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A high degree of automation means that, despite having mission capability on par with the Sovereign, Temeraire has less than half the crew complement. Happily, this ensures a comfortable standard of accommodation throughout the ship, and a variety of recreation facilities.
  
Following the initial shakedown cruise the ''Denver'' was assigned to the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] for the next three years. The tour of duty was mostly uneventful, but Starfleet still considered it a success.  The notable exception being an incident in which two Romulan warbirds crossed the Neutral Zone under suspicion of a build up of Starfleet ships. Captain Fitzpatrick was able to negotiate a stand-down in which he was awarded the [[Christopher Pike Medal of Valor]].  
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A unique ship-board feature is the recreation areas that ring the saucer section. Connected together as a promenade on either side of the ship, these two-story areas provide a sense of space and openness to help address the claustrophobia that can sometimes come from serving aboard a starship, while also providing extra space for triage and refugee accommodations should the need arise. Holographic belts of green space go down the center of the promenade and lounges can be called up as needed for different group sizes. A traditional forward lounge does exist above the forward shuttlebay, though.
  
== Ships Named ''Denver'' ==
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===Bridge, Deck One===
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Modelled on the successful layout of its older, larger cousin the Sovereign-class, the bridge of the Temeraire has a slightly altered colour scheme and a much changed console layout across the bridge. Making the most of a variety of technological advancements, such as holoprojectors, holographic communications, in-built weapons lockers and three dimensional computer displays in places, the Inquiry-class bridge module is one of the most advanced in the fleet. Perhaps one of its most charming features is the emblem of the United Federation of Planets emblazoned on the carpeting as a constant reminder of all the ship stands for.
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<div class="thumbcaption">Bridge module, USS <i>Temeraire</i>.</div>
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In a move away from more recent styles, and harking back to the traditional layouts of yesteryear, the Temeraire has a single center command seat for the commanding officer. Directly head of them, down a few steps and between the commanding officer and the holographic viewscreen, two angled consoles serve as duty stations for Operations (port) and Flight Operations (starboard). Next, and facing into the heart of the bridge to allow maximum participation with the rest of the bridge crew are duty stations for science (port) and tactical operations (starboard). Directly behind the commanding officer, and in a further break from tradition, a combined duty station serves as positioning for the two most senior advisors and assistants to the ship's commander; the Strategic Operations Officer (port) and Executive Officer (starboard). Around the outside of the bridge, there are countless other additional stations. Behind the main science station on the port bulkhead, additional science and medical consoles are available for mission operations, as well as access to life support and environmental controls. Adjacent to them on the starboard bulkhead, mission operations and security stations ensure the continued safety of the ship and crew on a day to day, mission by mission basis. On the aft bulkhead, engineering is the focus. With a large, entirely interactive and customizable master systems display (MSD) and other engineering controls, the representative from engineering has full access to the ship's systems.
  
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(CL-16) USS ''Denver'' (CL-16):] was a cruiser with the US Navy commissioned from 1904 to 1931.
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Around the command center, four doors provide access to and from the bridge. On the forward port bulkhead, access is available to the observation lounge, whilst the starboard door grants access to the commanding officer's private ready room (available for use by any officer in command of the ship). At the aft of the bridge, both doors provide access to turbo lifts which enable the crew to access the command center from the rest of the bridge. The starboard turbo lift grants express, overridden access to key locations such as engineering, shuttlebay 1, sickbay, tactical astrometrics and transporter rooms 1 and 2.
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(CL-58) USS ''Denver'' (CL-58):] was a light cruiser with the US Navy during World War II commissioned from 1942 to 1947.
 
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(LPD-9) USS ''Denver'' (LPD-9):] was an amphibious transport dock with the US Navy commissioned from 1968 to 2014.
 
  
== Timeline of the Dominion War ==
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==Notable Crew==
'''NOVEMBER 2373'''
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As one of the newer cruiser generation, the Temeraire is home to around 350 personnel from no less than 73 different species and member states of the Federation and beyond. Some of the ship’s more notable crew include:
  
* '''November 19, 2373* -''' Romulans sign a non-agression pact with the Dominion'''[1]'''
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'''Commanding Officer:''' Captain Tharia sh'Elas ''(Andorian Female)''<br>
* '''November 20, 2373 *-''' Starfleet prepares to mine  the Bajoran Wormhole with self-replicating cloaked mines.'''[1]'''
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'''Executive Officer:''' Commander Vasoch Gor ''(Tellarite Male)''<br>
* '''November 21, 2373 * -''' A Dominion delegation led by Weyoun attempts diplomatic negotiations to stop the mining of the wormhole'''[1]'''
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'''Strategic Operations Officer:''' Lieutenant Commander T'Prynn ''(Vulcan Female)''<br>
*'''November 22, 2373 * -''' Bajor signs a non-aggression pact with the Dominion.  A Dominion and Cardassian fleet attacks Deep Space 9 in an attempt to stop the mining of the wormhole losing over fifty ships.  Starfleet officially abandons the station.   At Torros III a large Federation/Klingon task force attacks the Dominion shipyards in an early Alliance success. '''[1]'''
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'''Chief Medical Officer:''' Lieutenant Commander Zinn ''(Deltan Male)''<br>
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'''Chief Flight Operations Officer:''' Lieutenant Dante Rawlings ''(Terran Male)''<br>
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'''Chief Science Officer:''' Lieutenant Akaria Okan ''(Risian Female)''<br>
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'''Chief Tactical Operations Officer:''' Lieutenant Noli Auru ''(Bajoran Female)''<br>
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'''Chief Operations Officer:''' Lieutenant Linn Mora ''(Bolian Male)''<br>
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'''Chief Engineering Officer:''' Lieutenant Prida Rala ''(Bajoran-Cardassian Hybrid Female)''<br>
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'''Counsellor:''' Lieutenant J.G. Vittoria Chiera ''(Betazoid Female)''<br>
  
'''DECEMBER 2373'''
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==Auxiliary Craft==
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TBC
  
* '''December 2, 2373**-''' The 7th Fleet is assigned to protect Vulcan.
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==Deck Layout==
* '''December 5, 2373**-''' USS ''Denver'' (NCC-72016) is assigned to the 7th Fleet.
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{| class="wikitable"
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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! Deck
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! Description
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|-
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| 1
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| Bridge, Captain's Ready Room, Observation/Conference Lounge
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|-
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| 2
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| CO's Quarters, XO's Quarters and Office, Enlisted Affairs Office, Emergency Batteries, Weapons Locker
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|-
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| 3
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| Mess Hall, Senior Officer Quarters, Aft Viewing Lounge, Communications Array, Officers' Quarters, Gymnasium
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|-
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| 4
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| Officer Quarters, Crew Quarters, VIP Quarters, Transporter Rooms 1 & 2, Emergency Batteries, Chief Operations Officer's Office
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|-
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| 5
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| Security Offices, Brig, Armoury 1, Security Training Facilities, CIO's Office, Aft Tactical Sensors, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 1 & 2, Cargo Bay 1
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|-
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| 6
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| Main Computer Core (Level 1), Main Computer Core Control, Flight Control Room 1, Science Labs, Arboretum, Diplomatic Facilities, Civilian Quarters, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 3 & 4, Main Shuttlebay (Upper Level)
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|-
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| 7
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| Main Computer Core (Level 2), Main Shuttlebay Flight Deck, Tactical Astrometrics/Stellar Cartography, Main Science Lab, CSO's Office, Counsellor's Office, Hydroponics Bay, Ship's Library, Civilian Quarters, School, Officer's Mess, Main Sickbay and Medical Facility, CMO's Office
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|-
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| 8
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| Main Computer Core (Level 3), Impulse Assembly, Weapons Locker, Engineering Lab, Shuttlebay Elevators, Upper Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Forward Tactical Sensors
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|-
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| 9
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| Main Computer Core (Level 4), Impulse Engines, Warp Core Subsystems, Lower Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Dorsal Docking Port, Emergency Transporters, Crew Quarters
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|-
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| 10
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| Impulse Assembly, Deuterium Injectors, Shuttle Repair & Machine Shop, Engineering Support Area, Industrial Replicators, Armoury 2, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 5 & 6, Primary Environmental Control, Cargo Bays 2-5
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|-
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| 11
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| Auxiliary Deflector Controls, Shuttle Elevator Assembly, Airlock, Crew Quarters, Transporter Rooms 3 & 4, Airlocks, RCS Thrusters, Secondary Stores, Secondary shuttlebay (upper)
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|-
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| 12
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| Auxiliary Deflector Array, Primary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Systems Support Compartment, Maintenance Bay 1, Secondary shuttle bay (lower)
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|-
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| 13
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| Torpedo Turrets Access, Torpedo Storage, Main Sensor Array, Deuterium Tanks, Science Labs, Crew Mess Hall (Aft), Maintenance Bay 2, Shuttle Storage
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|-
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| 14
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| Deuterium Tanks, Flight Control Room 2, Turbolift Maintenance, Crew quarters
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|-
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| 15
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| Captain's Yacht Access, Secondary Computer Core (Level 1), Weapons Locker, Transporter Room 5, Cargo Bays 6 & 7, Tertiary Stores
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|-
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| 16
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| Secondary Computer Core (Level 2), Reserve Antimatter Storage, Main Navigational Deflector, Deflector Control, Main Engineering, Chief Engineer's Office, Weapons Locker, Warp Nacelle Access, Cargo Bays 8 & 9, Emergency Transporters, Auxiliary Sickbay, Secondary Computer Core (Level 3), Aft Sensor Array, Deflector Assembly, Secondary Plasma Vent, Emergency Transporters
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|-
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| 17
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| Deflector Assembly, Auxiliary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Multi-purpose Chamber (Upper), Crew Quarters, Auxiliary Bridge, Lateral Sensors, Secondary Communications Array, Emergency Batteries, Complementary Deflector Assembly, Multi-purpose Chamber (Lower), Primary Stores, Forward Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Probe Storage, Primary Communications Array, Tractor Beam Assembly, Turbolift Maintenance. Primary Waste Reclamation
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|-
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| 18
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| Antimatter Storage Pods, Forward Tractor Beam Emitter, Secondary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Cargo Bay 10 (Upper), Secondary Stores Antimatter Generator, Torpedo Magazine, Maintenance Bay 3, Cargo Bay 10 (Lower), Secondary Waste Reclamation, Secondary Environmental Control, Tractor Beam Assembly, Antimatter Generator, Antimatter Injectors, Secondary Sensor Array, Sensor Analysis Suite, Aft Tractor Beam Emitter, Aft Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Warp Core Jettison Hatch
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|}
  
'''FEBRUARY 2374'''
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===USS ''Temeraire'' In play===
 
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*Temeraire was formally known as Thesis, with her name changed as part of her new look following an inquiry that saw her previous commander removed from command.
* '''February 10, 2374*-''' The 7th Fleet attacks the Dominion fleet at [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Tyra_system?so=search Tyra] with 112 ships. [https://bravofleet.com/story/45942 The USS ''Denver'' (NCC-72016)** is one of only fourteen ships to survive the battle.] '''[2]'''
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*Previously cordial relations have turned sour as the Thesis crew resent those from the Santa Fe who have transferred in and took their jobs, replacing respected crew mates (including the captain).
* '''February 11-23, 2374*-''' Captain Sisko and his senior staff use a captured Jem’Hadar attack ship to destroy the main Alpha Quadrant ketracel-white storage facility deep in Cardassian territory.  Their Jem’Hadar ship is badly damaged in the explosion of the facility and they crash land on a planet.  After a brief battle with Dominion forces also stranded on the planet they are rescued by General Martok.'''[3]'''
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*Temeraire is one of the first vessels, in-character, to be assigned to Task Force 47 and will add strength to the new diplomatic and exploration focused pathfinder group.
*'''February 23-24, 2374 -'''  Admiral Ross makes Sisko his adjutant giving command of the ''Defiant'' to Lt. Commander Dax. The ''Defiant'' is ordered to destroy an observation array near the Argolis Cluster. Damar discovers a way to take down the mines protecting the wormhole. Rom is caught trying to sabotage the deflector array.'''[4]'''
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[[Category:Task Force 47]]
 
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Temeraire}}
'''MARCH 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''March 25, 2374* -''' The Federation 3rd and 5th Fleets leave Starbase 375 on heading for Deep Space 9 in "Operation Return".  The bloody battle ends with the Dominion taking down the minefield,  but ultimate defeat that lead to the Federation retaking the station and the dissaperace of 2,300 Dominion ships with the help of the Prophets.'''[5]'''
 
 
 
 
 
'''APRIL 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''April 7, 2374-'''  Jadzia Dax and Worf, Son of Mogh are married.[6]
 
 
 
'''MAY 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''May 30, 2374 -''' USS ''Honshu'' carrying Gul Dukat and Captain Benjamin Sisko is attacked and destroyed by a wing of Cadassian destroyers while enroute to Starbase 621. Dukat rescues Sisko on a shuttle and lands on a barely habitable planet. The ''Constellation'' and ''Defiant'' are dispatched to search for survivors.[7]
 
* '''May 31, 2374 -''' Captain Sisko is rescued by the ''Defiant'' from a tip provided by an escaping Gul Dukat.[8]
 
 
 
'''JUNE 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''June 23, 2374 -''' The ''Defiant''  with the runabout ''Rubicon'' investigate a sub-space compression anomaly. During the experiment the ''Defiant'' is attacked. Dax, Bashir, and O'Brian exit the anomaly in the ''Rubicon'' still shrunk to one-centimeter. On the ''Defiant'' Jem’Hadar bred in the Alpha Quadrant take over the ship.  This is an early deployment of Alpha Quadrant Jem’Hadar.[9]
 
 
 
'''JULY 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''July 6, 2374 * -'''  A Cardassian operative contacts Starfleet with the intention of defecting. Commanders Dax and Worf are assigned to the mission.  While treking through the jungle on Soukara Jadzia is grievously injured and Worf leaves the operative to be caught and subsequently executed.[10]
 
 
 
'''SEPTEMBER 2374'''
 
 
 
* '''September 9, 2374*'''- The Dominion invades Betazed.  The planet was conquered in less than 10 hours.  The 10th Fleet had been assigned to the planet, but was out of position on a training exercise. [11]
 
* '''September 20, 2374 -''' A shuttle carrying Senetor Vreenak is destroyed from apparent Dominion sabotage.  A Cardassian data rod is discovered in the wreckage detailing an invasion of Romulus by the Dominion.[11]
 
* '''September 21, 2374 -''' At 08:00 Deep Space 9 time the Romulan Empire declares war on the Dominion.  A "Welcome to the War" banquet is scheduled that night in DS9's wardroom.[11]
 
 
 
== OCTOBER '''<big>2374</big>''' ==
 
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== NOVEMBER '''<big>2374</big>''' ==
 
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== DECEMBER '''<big>2374</big>'''  ==
 
 
 
<nowiki>*</nowiki> = date is an approximate estimation based on dialog.
 
<nowiki>**</nowiki> = Denver RPG specific lore.
 
 
 
==== References: ====
 
<blockquote>
 
# Call to Arms" Kira tells Dax that Odo expressed his love for her a month ago. That exchange took place in episode "Children of Time" which the stardate was established as 50814.2. or October 23, 2373.
 
# ↑ In the episode "A Time to Stand" both Captain Sisko and Gul Dukat state that it has been three months since the Dominion took control of DS9.
 
# ↑ Takes place during the episodes of "A Time to Stand" and "Rocks and Shoals". No stardate given, only "supplemental" in the captain's log.
 
# ↑ In the episode "Behind the lines" Sisko's log establishes the stardate as 51145.3 (February 23, 2374). The end of the episode gives the stardate of 51149.5 (February 24, 2374)
 
# ↑ The episode "You're Cordially Invited" sets the stardate at 51247.5 (April 1, 2374). In his log, Sisko states that they have been back on the station for a week. This doesn’t entirely fit with the dialog in "Favor the Bold" and the dates established by "Behind The Lines" but is is only over about a week. The tie always goes to the established stardate.
 
# ↑ "You Are Cordially Invited" sets the stardate to 51247.5 (April 1, 2374). Worf and Jadzia wish to have the wedding before Alexander ships out at the "end of the week". Work informs his "best men" of the "Path to Kal'Hyah" and that the wedding is in 6 days.
 
# ↑ Established by stardate in the episode "Waltz".
 
# ↑ Established by stardate in "Waltz".
 
# ↑ Stardate of 51474.2 is established in, "One Little Ship".
 
# ↑ In "Change of Heart" the stardate is established as 51597.2 or August 6. Later in the episode Jadzia tells Worf they have been married two months. Both dialog and stardate have chronological issues. I split the difference so episode takes place after "One Little Ship" and before the erroneous stardate. There is zero degree of confidence in this date.
 
# ↑ The episode "In the Pale Moonlight" gives the stardate as 51721.3 (September 21, 2374). In his log Sisko states that this "all started two weeks ago" or on Sept 7.  For fourteen weeks Sisko has been posting the casualty reports on Friday, and both the 7th and 21st are on a Saturday. This means the story begins on September 6, 2374. Some days later Betazed is invaded, and takes place before the second casualty Report (9/13). Garak says that Vreenak will be visiting Cardasia in ten days. That places this conversation and invasion between 9/8 and 9/12. Sisko says he's been dealing with Garak for a week when he meets with Vreenak.  He's on the station at least two days. On September 20th Sisko posts a third casualty report, and Worf immediately reports Vreenak's shuttle has exploded. At the end of the episode Sisko states in his log the Romulans entered the war at "08:00 station time". It is phrased so it only could have happened that morning.
 
</blockquote>
 

Revision as of 21:47, 19 April 2022

Temeraire.jpg
USS Temeraire
General Information
Registry NCC-89893
Class & Type Inquiry-class
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2399
Assignment
Task Force [[Task Force 47]]
Role Heavy Cruiser
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Tharia sh'Elas
Executive Officer Commander Vasoch Gor
Template:Starship

[[Category:Task Force 47]]

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. "
    —Confucius - Ship's Dedication Quote

The USS Temeraire is an New Orleans Class starship assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of Captain Tharia sh'Elas. After an inquiry into the disastrous testing of the MARS stealth system aboard the Inquiry-class starship Thesis, Starfleet Command relieves Captain Italia Ruas of her command, opting to merge the crew with that of their aging counterpart, the USS Santa Fe. Whilst undergoing an overhaul, the ship has all traces of the controversial system removed, and is recommissioned with a new name and a new commanding officer. Redesignated as the USS Temeraire, pronounced Tem-uh-rare, the ship’s technological advancements and experienced personnel make her a perfect candidate for a new mission.

Design and Layout

Designed in response to Starfleet’s defense-oriented turn in the late 2380s, the Inquiry-class heavy cruiser is a fast, well-armed starship deployed in large numbers near the Federation’s borders. As standardization was a focus with the design, they are able to be produced nearly anywhere within the Federation, and a second 'block' of starships have been commissioned, making use of new technological advancements and upgrades. Temeraire is the fifth of the Block-II vessels to be constructed.

Despite having an enviable sensor suite and an array of scientific facilities that provide her the ability to analyze the wide variety of phenomena she will encounter on her missions, her suite of armaments make Temeraire nothing short of a pocket battleship. Simply put, Temeraire and her Inquiry-siblings are the strongest combat vessels of all of the Federation’s mid-sized starships. Combat is where the Temeraire truly shines, with eleven Type-XII phaser arrays, four burst-fire torpedo launchers and shield generators borrowed directly from the Sovereign-class. Additional hardpoints around the ship can be equipped with additional weapons, such as pulse phaser cannons in the bow and micro torpedo launchers on the superstructure of the hull, allowing Temeraire to be easily refit into an even more capable tactical platform in the advent of war. Highly maneuverable compared not only to her larger cousins but also ships in her own size class, Temeraire can literally run circles around threat vessels to take full advantage of her many weapons emplacements. Coupled with her shields and armor which allow her to shrug off most hits, the Inquiry is an extremely tough ship and a match on her own for nearly anything she would encounter out in the wilds of the Alpha Quadrant.

A high degree of automation means that, despite having mission capability on par with the Sovereign, Temeraire has less than half the crew complement. Happily, this ensures a comfortable standard of accommodation throughout the ship, and a variety of recreation facilities.

A unique ship-board feature is the recreation areas that ring the saucer section. Connected together as a promenade on either side of the ship, these two-story areas provide a sense of space and openness to help address the claustrophobia that can sometimes come from serving aboard a starship, while also providing extra space for triage and refugee accommodations should the need arise. Holographic belts of green space go down the center of the promenade and lounges can be called up as needed for different group sizes. A traditional forward lounge does exist above the forward shuttlebay, though.

Bridge, Deck One

Modelled on the successful layout of its older, larger cousin the Sovereign-class, the bridge of the Temeraire has a slightly altered colour scheme and a much changed console layout across the bridge. Making the most of a variety of technological advancements, such as holoprojectors, holographic communications, in-built weapons lockers and three dimensional computer displays in places, the Inquiry-class bridge module is one of the most advanced in the fleet. Perhaps one of its most charming features is the emblem of the United Federation of Planets emblazoned on the carpeting as a constant reminder of all the ship stands for.

TemeraireBridge.png

Bridge module, USS Temeraire.

In a move away from more recent styles, and harking back to the traditional layouts of yesteryear, the Temeraire has a single center command seat for the commanding officer. Directly head of them, down a few steps and between the commanding officer and the holographic viewscreen, two angled consoles serve as duty stations for Operations (port) and Flight Operations (starboard). Next, and facing into the heart of the bridge to allow maximum participation with the rest of the bridge crew are duty stations for science (port) and tactical operations (starboard). Directly behind the commanding officer, and in a further break from tradition, a combined duty station serves as positioning for the two most senior advisors and assistants to the ship's commander; the Strategic Operations Officer (port) and Executive Officer (starboard). Around the outside of the bridge, there are countless other additional stations. Behind the main science station on the port bulkhead, additional science and medical consoles are available for mission operations, as well as access to life support and environmental controls. Adjacent to them on the starboard bulkhead, mission operations and security stations ensure the continued safety of the ship and crew on a day to day, mission by mission basis. On the aft bulkhead, engineering is the focus. With a large, entirely interactive and customizable master systems display (MSD) and other engineering controls, the representative from engineering has full access to the ship's systems.

Around the command center, four doors provide access to and from the bridge. On the forward port bulkhead, access is available to the observation lounge, whilst the starboard door grants access to the commanding officer's private ready room (available for use by any officer in command of the ship). At the aft of the bridge, both doors provide access to turbo lifts which enable the crew to access the command center from the rest of the bridge. The starboard turbo lift grants express, overridden access to key locations such as engineering, shuttlebay 1, sickbay, tactical astrometrics and transporter rooms 1 and 2.

Notable Crew

As one of the newer cruiser generation, the Temeraire is home to around 350 personnel from no less than 73 different species and member states of the Federation and beyond. Some of the ship’s more notable crew include:

Commanding Officer: Captain Tharia sh'Elas (Andorian Female)
Executive Officer: Commander Vasoch Gor (Tellarite Male)
Strategic Operations Officer: Lieutenant Commander T'Prynn (Vulcan Female)
Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Commander Zinn (Deltan Male)
Chief Flight Operations Officer: Lieutenant Dante Rawlings (Terran Male)
Chief Science Officer: Lieutenant Akaria Okan (Risian Female)
Chief Tactical Operations Officer: Lieutenant Noli Auru (Bajoran Female)
Chief Operations Officer: Lieutenant Linn Mora (Bolian Male)
Chief Engineering Officer: Lieutenant Prida Rala (Bajoran-Cardassian Hybrid Female)
Counsellor: Lieutenant J.G. Vittoria Chiera (Betazoid Female)

Auxiliary Craft

TBC

Deck Layout

Deck Description
1 Bridge, Captain's Ready Room, Observation/Conference Lounge
2 CO's Quarters, XO's Quarters and Office, Enlisted Affairs Office, Emergency Batteries, Weapons Locker
3 Mess Hall, Senior Officer Quarters, Aft Viewing Lounge, Communications Array, Officers' Quarters, Gymnasium
4 Officer Quarters, Crew Quarters, VIP Quarters, Transporter Rooms 1 & 2, Emergency Batteries, Chief Operations Officer's Office
5 Security Offices, Brig, Armoury 1, Security Training Facilities, CIO's Office, Aft Tactical Sensors, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 1 & 2, Cargo Bay 1
6 Main Computer Core (Level 1), Main Computer Core Control, Flight Control Room 1, Science Labs, Arboretum, Diplomatic Facilities, Civilian Quarters, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 3 & 4, Main Shuttlebay (Upper Level)
7 Main Computer Core (Level 2), Main Shuttlebay Flight Deck, Tactical Astrometrics/Stellar Cartography, Main Science Lab, CSO's Office, Counsellor's Office, Hydroponics Bay, Ship's Library, Civilian Quarters, School, Officer's Mess, Main Sickbay and Medical Facility, CMO's Office
8 Main Computer Core (Level 3), Impulse Assembly, Weapons Locker, Engineering Lab, Shuttlebay Elevators, Upper Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Forward Tactical Sensors
9 Main Computer Core (Level 4), Impulse Engines, Warp Core Subsystems, Lower Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Dorsal Docking Port, Emergency Transporters, Crew Quarters
10 Impulse Assembly, Deuterium Injectors, Shuttle Repair & Machine Shop, Engineering Support Area, Industrial Replicators, Armoury 2, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 5 & 6, Primary Environmental Control, Cargo Bays 2-5
11 Auxiliary Deflector Controls, Shuttle Elevator Assembly, Airlock, Crew Quarters, Transporter Rooms 3 & 4, Airlocks, RCS Thrusters, Secondary Stores, Secondary shuttlebay (upper)
12 Auxiliary Deflector Array, Primary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Systems Support Compartment, Maintenance Bay 1, Secondary shuttle bay (lower)
13 Torpedo Turrets Access, Torpedo Storage, Main Sensor Array, Deuterium Tanks, Science Labs, Crew Mess Hall (Aft), Maintenance Bay 2, Shuttle Storage
14 Deuterium Tanks, Flight Control Room 2, Turbolift Maintenance, Crew quarters
15 Captain's Yacht Access, Secondary Computer Core (Level 1), Weapons Locker, Transporter Room 5, Cargo Bays 6 & 7, Tertiary Stores
16 Secondary Computer Core (Level 2), Reserve Antimatter Storage, Main Navigational Deflector, Deflector Control, Main Engineering, Chief Engineer's Office, Weapons Locker, Warp Nacelle Access, Cargo Bays 8 & 9, Emergency Transporters, Auxiliary Sickbay, Secondary Computer Core (Level 3), Aft Sensor Array, Deflector Assembly, Secondary Plasma Vent, Emergency Transporters
17 Deflector Assembly, Auxiliary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Multi-purpose Chamber (Upper), Crew Quarters, Auxiliary Bridge, Lateral Sensors, Secondary Communications Array, Emergency Batteries, Complementary Deflector Assembly, Multi-purpose Chamber (Lower), Primary Stores, Forward Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Probe Storage, Primary Communications Array, Tractor Beam Assembly, Turbolift Maintenance. Primary Waste Reclamation
18 Antimatter Storage Pods, Forward Tractor Beam Emitter, Secondary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Cargo Bay 10 (Upper), Secondary Stores Antimatter Generator, Torpedo Magazine, Maintenance Bay 3, Cargo Bay 10 (Lower), Secondary Waste Reclamation, Secondary Environmental Control, Tractor Beam Assembly, Antimatter Generator, Antimatter Injectors, Secondary Sensor Array, Sensor Analysis Suite, Aft Tractor Beam Emitter, Aft Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Warp Core Jettison Hatch

USS Temeraire In play

  • Temeraire was formally known as Thesis, with her name changed as part of her new look following an inquiry that saw her previous commander removed from command.
  • Previously cordial relations have turned sour as the Thesis crew resent those from the Santa Fe who have transferred in and took their jobs, replacing respected crew mates (including the captain).
  • Temeraire is one of the first vessels, in-character, to be assigned to Task Force 47 and will add strength to the new diplomatic and exploration focused pathfinder group.