USS Valkyrie
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The USS Valkyrie (NCC-74877) is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet's Expeditionary Group. The Valkyrie is a long-range explorer capable of conducting 10-year missions in deep space it also provides humanitarian aid to colonies as well as planets on the frontiers of Federation space. It also conducts SAR, and defensive missions whenever needed. It is currently under the command of Captain Geronimo Fontana.
Namesake & Lineage
A Valkyrie is a figure in Norse mythology depicted as a warrior woman on horseback, a wolf or boar, and armed with a spear, who decides the fate of warriors in battle and carries the dead to Odin's Valhalla.
The Valkyrie joins an impressive lineage of vessels to bear the name, the USS Valkyrie NCC-74877 (Sovereign-class) is a highly versatile exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the USS Valkyrie NCC-74777 (Galaxy-class), the current iteration has only been in service for a year and half.
- USS Valkyrie NCC-1177
- Service: 2250 - 2256
- Class: Nimitz-class
- Status: Decommissioned
- USS Valkyrie NCC-1277
- Service: 2256 - 2275
- Class: Constitution-class
- Status: Refitted
- USS Valkyrie NCC-7377
- Service: 2275 - 2282
- Class: Constitution II-class
- Status: Destroyed
- USS Valkyrie NCC-21477
- Service: 2282 - 2290
- Class: Excelsior-class
- Status: Scuttled
- USS Valkyrie NCC-44577
- Service: 2290 - 2342
- Class: Excelsior-class refit
- Status: Decommissioned
- USS Valkyrie NCC-64677
- Service: 2342 - 2363
- Class: Ambassador-class
- Status: Scraped
- USS Valkyrie NCC-74677
- Service: 2363 - 2373
- Class: Galaxy-class
- Status: Decommissioned
- USS Valkyrie NCC-74877
- Service: 2373 - Present
- Class: Sovereign-class
- Status: Active
Looking to make a name for themselves in the history of this great name, the crew are fresh from a number of more mundane activities at the turn of the century and have now embarked upon a new mission of exploration, with the ship currently headed towards Epsilon Station and the wilderness that is the ‘Galactic South’, an area ripe for scientific exploration.
Service History
Construction & Launch
In 2372, construction on the Valkyrie began at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards where she was laid down and construction began. The USS Valkyrie NCC-74877 was commissioned in 2373 at Utopia Planitia. The ship underwent a shakedown cruise under the command of Captain Voss on the 12 February, 2373.
Post-Launch
Dominion War
Attack on Mars
Geronimo Fontana's Command
Return to Service
First Deployment
Physical Configuration
For the article, see Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser.The Valkyrie is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser largely in the stock configuration for the 2400s.
With a little over 20 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of functions for the crew.
Main Bridge
Like all Starfleet bridge designs, the captain's chair sat in the center of the bridge, to the right sat the executive officer's chair, and to the left an additional command chair usually reserved by the ship's chief counsellor, chief medical officer, or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three command chairs are made of a deep maroon textile and are surrounded by a metal handrail that encircles the rear half of the central command area.
At the front of the bridge was a wide-angled window that filled the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, allowing it to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with force fields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead. Directly aft of this were the helm and ops positions. Circling the bridge to the port side was a communications station, science station I and II while on the starboard side were engineering and missions ops I and II. Behind the command circle is the primary tactical and security station. Behind it is the MSD.
There are a total of six ways to enter the bridge. Starting on the forward port side, there is a small alcove that holds access to the captain's ready room and also turbolift two. Aft of that is access to turbolift one, on the starboard side was an entrance to a small corridor that led to the observation lounge. On the forward starboard side was access to an emergency turbolift with access to the battle bridge and main engineering it also provided access to a small head.
Ready Room
A raised level in the front section of the room featured a small table, a curved couch, and a food replicator. The bulkhead behind the couch featured three large windows facing the starboard side of the ship. An aft-facing door beside the main entrance provided access to a head.
Observation Lounge
The shape of the conference table matched the curvature of the exterior hull, set into the surface of the table were holographic projectors for displaying images and data on the surface of the table or holographic LCARS panes projected at respective eye levels. The table was surrounded by ten chairs upholstered in a deep maroon textile which was also located on the bridge.
Battle Bridge
Odin's Palace
Odin’s Palace was the captain’s mess and lounge located on Deck 05 alongside the captain's quarters, the executive officer's quarters, the executive dining room, and the senior officers' quarters. It was never an overpopulated place reserved for the exclusive use of the ship's senior officers and their guests. Odin’s Palace was designed with a warm, comforting feel appropriate for small gatherings.
The design of Odin’s Palace took heavy influence from that of Nordic / Scandinavian taverns with decorations tying back to the Viking and Scandinavian culture. Wood furnishing with intentionally chosen retro design elements is meant to invoke a sense of ease and relaxation amongst the denizens of Odin’s Palace. Seating is generous with seats found at the bar, in a central common space, and a handful of tables along the outer walls.
The Horn
Valhalla
Valhalla is the primary social space of the Valkyrie and is located on Deck 15. It was the closest to a ‘no ranks’ space aboard the ship, even though that rule does not exist. Instead, Valhalla operates under the assumption that if a senior officer is present, then they are free to be engaged with any member of the crew.
The decor chosen for Valhalla was to match that of the Nordic / Scandinavian-style lounge and bar. There was usually some sort of mantle to show off a piece of Viking or Scandinavian culture.
It is also a firm rule of Valhalla that the only person aboard a ship who is allowed to declare themselves 'the strongest crewmember' must be the strongest crewmember, as measured by an arm wrestling competition between every worthy opponent. Violators of this rule are refused all service by the wait staff until they have made amends - two mugs of Pale Lager Beer.
Strategic Operations Center (StratOps)
With the multi-mission nature of the Valkyrie, StratOps sees extensive use as a mission planning center during diplomatic operations with multiple local concerns, such as security or humanitarian support. This provides operational space away from the bridge and allows the command team to conduct strategic analysis.
Notable Crew
For the article, see Ship's Full Crew [1].Commanding Officers
Executive Officers
- 2401 - Present: