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| The '''Creative Integrity Policy''' is intended to provide guidance to Bravo Fleet members on appropriate practices to support creative integrity across our organization. Creative integrity is a set of practices that promote originality, community, and pride in one’s work. It is not merely the absence of plagiarism but an active stance to treat our writing and art as an inherently ethical and communal project. | | {{Starship |
| | | name = Verity |
| | | prefix = USS |
| | | image = [[File:Verity.jpeg|275px]] |
| | | registry = NCC-80004 |
| | | class = Odyssey |
| | | type = exploer |
| | | affiliation = Starfleet |
| | | status = Active |
| | | commission = 2385 |
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| | | taskforce = Task Force 93 |
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| | | role = Flagship |
| | | co = [[Captain Jirpa Alri]] |
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| | }}The '''USS ''Verity''''' is one of the two original prototypes for the [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class explorer]]. After participating as [[ma:Jean-Luc Picard|Admiral Jean-Luc Picard']]<nowiki/>s flagship in the evacuation effort of Romulus up until 2385, the ''Verity'' now serves as the flagship of the Fourth Fleet's [[Task Force 93]], a humanitarian response unit. As one of the largest ships in Starfleet, the ''Verity'' is well-suited to missions involving the movement of large amounts of equipment and personnel. |
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| == '''Section 1—Authorship''' == | | == Configuration == |
| It is the expectation that any activity a member completes in Bravo Fleet represents their own actual effort. Because our award and promotion structure is centered on measurable activity, the importance of this premise is paramount. Authorship is the degree to which creative content was written, painted, drawn, etc. by an individual or group of individuals.
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| # '''General Authorship'''—Submitting, uploading, or storing content (including but not limited to text, images, audio, and/or video) on Bravo Fleet systems (including but not limited to the BFMS and/or the Wiki) is a statement that either the content is being provided with appropriate credit to the original creator and the member has explicit or implicit permission to (re)-post it, or that the work is entirely the creation of the member(s) involved in producing it. Content may only be submitted once.
| | As the flagship, the ''Verity'' is equipped with a state-of-the-art command-and-control center, which allows for the Commander of Task Force 93 to coordinate between the other ships within the Task Force. Diplomatic capabilities are at the forefront for the Verity, dedicating one whole deck. It is equipped with quarters that are able to house around 400 guests and VIP members, with accommodations for more that do not require an overnight stay. The diplomatic suite is also equipped with a variety of conference spaces designed for different forms of negotiations and can support remote connection in its holodecks for such meetings. |
| ## '''Using Fleet-Written Text'''—While content produced by the Intelligence Office and other members of the fleet’s staff is intended to inspire your writing and ground our shared universe, it is not acceptable to copy-and-paste text from this content into member-written wiki or command pages, or into fiction stories. Consider whether you absolutely need to have similar content when a link might suffice. Otherwise, you should paraphrase (put the text in your own words) and link to the original.
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| ## '''Deletion of Content'''—The Bravo Fleet Intelligence Officer or Bravo Fleet Engineering Officer may delete content from the BFMS that violates the tenets of this policy.
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| # '''Authorship of Fiction'''—Fiction submitted to the BFMS or as part of a Bravo Fleet competition must be either the original work of a single member or the collaborative original work of more than one member.
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| ## '''Collaborative Authorship of Fiction'''—For collaborative writing, all of the members involved in creating a story must have a character attached to the story when it is submitted and must agree to the story being published.
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| ## '''Non-Author Characters'''—In some situations, members may allow other members to use their characters in their fiction. Unless all of the members actually participate in writing the story, this is not a collaborative authorship situation, and the story must be submitted for Service Ribbons, not Duty Ribbons, by adding the non-authoring character(s) after the story is published.
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| ## '''Non-Member Authorship'''—Non-members may not be authors of Bravo Fleet stories; thus, stories written between a member and a non-member or non-members cannot be submitted until all involved parties are members.
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| ## '''Novelty of Fiction'''—Without the express permission of the Bravo Fleet Intelligence Officer, members may not post fiction that has been previously published elsewhere, including fiction written in the past within Bravo Fleet that predates the BFMS. Editing previously published work to substitute in names, dates, and other minor changes to comply with current canon would not make this work eligible for submission.
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| ## '''Grammar, Style, and Spelling Software for Fiction'''—Using grammar, spelling, and style software (such as Grammarly) is strongly encouraged and does not impact fiction’s authorship.
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| ## '''AI Text Generation Software for Fiction'''—Using AI text generation software, including AI paraphrasing, is prohibited for general fiction submissions. By definition, AI-generated text was not authored by a member.
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| ## '''AI Text Generation Software in Fiction Competitions'''—Using AI text generation software, including AI paraphrasing, during a writing competition is prohibited unless the competition guidelines specifically allow for its use, but this still may not be posted as a BFMS story for service or duty ribbons. Competitions allowing the use of such software must take submissions in a manner other than through the BFMS story system.
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| # '''Authorship of Character Biographies'''—Character biographies submitted to the BFMS—or written on the Wiki in the case of fleet and task force NPCs—are presumed to be a member’s individual, original work.
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| ## '''Novelty of Character Biographies'''—Characters previously used elsewhere by the member or earlier in Bravo Fleet’s history may be re-created and submitted to the BFMS as necessary. Members are prohibited from reposting other individuals’ characters as their own, regardless of whether the original author is a member.
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| ## '''Grammar, Style, and Spelling Software'''—Using grammar, spelling, and style software (such as Grammarly) is strongly encouraged and does not impact characters’ authorship.
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| ## '''AI Text Generation Software for Biographies'''—Using AI text generation software is allowed for character biographies not being used for promotion requirements, competitions, or Bravo Fleet Academy courses. The biography must indicate which generator was used and acknowledge that it is AI-generated content.
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| ## '''AI Text Generation Software in Biography Competitions'''—Using AI text generation software, including AI paraphrasing, during a biography competition is prohibited unless the competition guidelines specifically allow for its use.
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| # '''Authorship of Multimedia Content'''—Multimedia (images, audio, video) submitted to either the BFMS or the Wiki must either be content that the member has explicit or implicit permission to (re)-post and include appropriate credit to the original creator, or be entirely the creation of the member(s) involved in producing it.
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| ## '''Filters and Enhancements'''—Filters and other enhancements are permitted in all cases, unless a competition prompt specifically forbids them.
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| ## '''AI Image Generation Software'''—AI Image Generation software is allowed for use with images that are not being submitted to competitions. A member should cite which generator was used to acknowledge this content as AI-generated.
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| ## '''AI Image Generation Software in Competitions'''—AI Image generation software is prohibited for graphics competitions or other competitions where graphics are a factor in judging unless the competition prompt specifically allows for its use.
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| == '''Section 2—Plagiarism''' ==
| | The ''Verity'' in particular has been fitted with extensive medical facilities, equipped with two infirmaries, three surgical suites, and three recovery units. This allows her, as the flagship of a humanitarian response unit, to contribute significantly to relief missions she may lead, with a significant capacity to support wounded civilian populations. |
| Plagiarism is an offense under the [[Bravo Fleet Judicial Code#Section 6 .E2.80.93 Specific Articles of Conduct and Reprimand|Bravo Fleet Judicial Code, Section 6]]. A key aspect of creative integrity is avoiding plagiarism at all costs. Some degrees of plagiarism which would infringe on copyrights would also violate the [[Bravo Fleet Legal Policy]]. [https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills/plagiarism As defined by Oxford University]:<blockquote>“[p]lagiarism is presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement. All published and unpublished material, whether in manuscript, printed or electronic form, is covered under this definition. Plagiarism may be intentional or reckless, or unintentional. Under the regulations for examinations, intentional or reckless plagiarism is a disciplinary offence.”</blockquote>For more information, consult the [[Plagiarism Guide]].
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| # '''Scope of this Policy'''—This policy does not infringe on the Bravo Fleet Judge Advocate General's discretion to determine the full scope of what plagiarism might entail but serves as guidance for members and staff on how to avoid and/or address plagiarism concerns from the standpoint of creative endeavors.
| | While not matching the offensive tactical capabilities of the Sovereign-class, the Odyssey is one of the most defensively capable Starfleet ships built to date, with wide shield and phaser coverage. This allows the ''Verity'' to take a lead role in even risky operations, able to protect herself and other ships on diplomatic or humanitarian Task Force missions. |
| # '''Member Concerns'''—Members with concerns about plagiarism should direct their concerns through their chain of command, as per the Judicial Code.
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| # '''Deletion of Plagiarized Content'''—Content identified as plagiarism may be deleted by the Bravo Fleet Intelligence Officer or Bravo Fleet Engineering Officer. This content will be saved and referred to the Bravo Fleet Judge Advocate General.
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| # '''Self-Identification of Plagiarism'''—Members who inadvertently plagiarize and later become aware of it should seek guidance from their chain of command on how to correct their error or have the content removed.
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| == '''Section 3—Editing and Brainstorming''' ==
| | Much like the Galaxy-class, it has a saucer section that can detach whenever necessary, revealing two impulse engines. There is also more redundancy between the two hulls compared to earlier vessels. This allows them to operate more fully without one another. The Odyssey also differs as it has two warp cores and sets of warp coils. The ''Verity'' has the ability to fabricate materials needed on relief operations, and extensive cargo space dedicated to the storage of necessary medical or other humanitarian supplies. |
| Members are encouraged to brainstorm and share drafts of their creative work with one another. In particular, editing or “beta reading” between members can be extremely productive and useful for all parties. This type of collaboration does not generally rise to the level of collaborative authorship, but members must be judicious when submitting content edited by another member.
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| # '''Editing and Competitions or Academy Assignments'''—Members must consult with competition organizers or the Bravo Fleet Academy Commandant if they are submitting work to a competition or to an academy assignment. To avoid putting in a lot of work and then having a submission rejected, members should consult ''before'' having another member help them edit.
| | The ''Verity'' has two shuttle bays: one massive hanger that spans five decks in the primary hull, and one smaller bay located in the lowest decks of the secondary hull that can support this section while separated. The shuttle bays are equipped with a total of thirty shuttles and four runabouts. |
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| | The USS ''Verity'' is based out of Devron Fleet Yards which is located in the old Romulan neutral zone. Because of this, it is able to offset the large crewing cost of such a large ship, thus allowing Devron to staff the ship from the starbase itself to project influence throughout the sector. |
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| | == History == |
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| | The ''Verity'' was rushed into service whilst still a prototype, her vast internal space crudely configured to carry and support the needs of the maximum number of refugees possible for the Romulan evacuation program. The destruction of the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2385 led to the cancellation of the evacuation program, which in turn led to the resignation of Admiral Picard, her then commanding officer. |
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| | ''Verity'' was recalled to complete her fit-out, however, as Starfleet’s focus had turned inwards and she had proven the usefulness of transporting vast amounts of personnel and equipment, her configuration retained those characteristics instead of being changed to support long-range exploration. In 2390, the USS ''Verity'' was relaunched, and in 2399 was assigned to be the flagship of humanitarian response unit Task Force 93. |
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| | ====Task Force Commanding Officer History==== |
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| | *Fleet Captain Azras Dex |
| | *Captain Gar'arth |
| | *Captain Harry Maxwell |
| | *Commodore Imya Jori |
The USS Verity is one of the two original prototypes for the Odyssey-class explorer. After participating as Admiral Jean-Luc Picard's flagship in the evacuation effort of Romulus up until 2385, the Verity now serves as the flagship of the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 93, a humanitarian response unit. As one of the largest ships in Starfleet, the Verity is well-suited to missions involving the movement of large amounts of equipment and personnel.
Configuration
As the flagship, the Verity is equipped with a state-of-the-art command-and-control center, which allows for the Commander of Task Force 93 to coordinate between the other ships within the Task Force. Diplomatic capabilities are at the forefront for the Verity, dedicating one whole deck. It is equipped with quarters that are able to house around 400 guests and VIP members, with accommodations for more that do not require an overnight stay. The diplomatic suite is also equipped with a variety of conference spaces designed for different forms of negotiations and can support remote connection in its holodecks for such meetings.
The Verity in particular has been fitted with extensive medical facilities, equipped with two infirmaries, three surgical suites, and three recovery units. This allows her, as the flagship of a humanitarian response unit, to contribute significantly to relief missions she may lead, with a significant capacity to support wounded civilian populations.
While not matching the offensive tactical capabilities of the Sovereign-class, the Odyssey is one of the most defensively capable Starfleet ships built to date, with wide shield and phaser coverage. This allows the Verity to take a lead role in even risky operations, able to protect herself and other ships on diplomatic or humanitarian Task Force missions.
Much like the Galaxy-class, it has a saucer section that can detach whenever necessary, revealing two impulse engines. There is also more redundancy between the two hulls compared to earlier vessels. This allows them to operate more fully without one another. The Odyssey also differs as it has two warp cores and sets of warp coils. The Verity has the ability to fabricate materials needed on relief operations, and extensive cargo space dedicated to the storage of necessary medical or other humanitarian supplies.
The Verity has two shuttle bays: one massive hanger that spans five decks in the primary hull, and one smaller bay located in the lowest decks of the secondary hull that can support this section while separated. The shuttle bays are equipped with a total of thirty shuttles and four runabouts.
The USS Verity is based out of Devron Fleet Yards which is located in the old Romulan neutral zone. Because of this, it is able to offset the large crewing cost of such a large ship, thus allowing Devron to staff the ship from the starbase itself to project influence throughout the sector.
History
The Verity was rushed into service whilst still a prototype, her vast internal space crudely configured to carry and support the needs of the maximum number of refugees possible for the Romulan evacuation program. The destruction of the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2385 led to the cancellation of the evacuation program, which in turn led to the resignation of Admiral Picard, her then commanding officer.
Verity was recalled to complete her fit-out, however, as Starfleet’s focus had turned inwards and she had proven the usefulness of transporting vast amounts of personnel and equipment, her configuration retained those characteristics instead of being changed to support long-range exploration. In 2390, the USS Verity was relaunched, and in 2399 was assigned to be the flagship of humanitarian response unit Task Force 93.
Task Force Commanding Officer History
- Fleet Captain Azras Dex
- Captain Gar'arth
- Captain Harry Maxwell
- Commodore Imya Jori
