USS Redemption
The USS Redemption (NCC-78240) is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of Fleet Captain Addison Faust. Part of Sirius Squadron, she heads up the unit's Operations and Outreach Division, charged with regional security and support across and beyond Federation borders. After extensive refits to modernise her systems, the Redemption is a powerful and well-armed ship, and acts as both the command ship for the division and leads the tactical response against serious opposition. While no longer the combat juggernaut the Sovereign once was, the Redemption sends the message that the division will uphold and help regions in need, but with a clear eye on the security of Federation territory and interests. Where the USS Mercury focuses on day-to-day diplomatic matters and provides logistical and engineering support to the division, Redemption leads the line, waving the flag and venturing to the most important or dangerous areas in need.
Design and Layout
As part of the wave of Sovereign-class ships built after the Dominion War, the Redemption has received multiple upgrades and refits over the course of her quarter-century of service. These improvements have kept her on a competitive footing with more modern ships. She has, however, retained most of the same aesthetics she held when originally built: decks are carpeted, the upholstery and fixtures retain rich, warm colours, though she does not share the outright opulence of larger explorers such as the Galaxy or Odyssey-class, with a more utilitarian presentation. Her captains have, over the decades, sought to preserve this appearance; once, it represented the height of Starfleet's power, while now it remains symbolic of a bygone golden era.
Bridge
The Redemption retains the same bridge layout and design she bore upon launch. The design moves away from the tactical arch made popular by the Galaxy-class, with the command chairs positioned independently in the centre, the commanding officer's at a slight elevation. The seat to the captain's right is reserved for the executive officer, while the left is for guests and mission advisers. While previous bridges had many consoles, if not most, flush with the bulkhead, the Redemption has the most key positions at stand-alone workstations, including Science and Tactical.
Notable Crew
Commanding Officers
- 2396 - 2401: Captain Taviel Daragon
- 2401 - Present: Captain Addison Faust