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| {{Squadron | | {{workinprogress}} |
| | name =Odyssey Squadron | | {{Starship |
| | seal = | | | name = Constitution |
| [[File:Odyssey squadron 1a.png]] | | | prefix = USS |
| | unit = Fourth Fleet Operations | | | image = [[File:Constitution-III-NCC-91700.jpg|center]] |
| | taskforce = | | | registry = NCC-91700 |
| | | class = Constitution III |
| | | type = Explorer |
| | | affiliation = [[Starfleet]], [[United Federation of Planets]] |
| | | status = Active |
| | | commission = 2400 |
| | | decommission = |
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| | | unit = |
| | | taskforce = Fourth Fleet Operations |
| | taskgroup = | | | taskgroup = |
| | headquarters =Starbase 38 | | | squadron = Odyssey Squadron |
| | flagship =[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']] | | | mothership = |
| | co =[[bfms_char:15176|Fleet Captain James Preston McCallister]] | | | homeport = |
| | xo =[[bfms_char:19758|Captain Cambil Bexa]] | | | role = |
| | quadrant =Delta Quadrant | | | co = [[bfms_char:69120|Captain Horatio McCallister]] |
| | mission =Deep Space Exploration of [[Delta Quadrant]]
| | | xo = [[bfms_char:69118|Commander Thaustin]] |
| | | dedication = |
| | [[File:ConstitutionPlaque.png|center]] |
| }} | | }} |
| The '''Odyssey Squadron''' is a formation centered around the starship [[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], the prototype of the [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] explorer. It is currently under the command of [[Fleet Captain]] [[bfms_char:15176|James Preston McCallister]]. The squadron was assigned as a deep space expeditionary force within the [[Delta Quadrant]]. Assembled at the end of 2400, the group was ordered to proceed to the [[Swallow Nebula]] region beyond the [[Gradin Belt]]. The squadron was assigned directly to [[Fourth Fleet]] [[Fourth Fleet Operations|Operations]] and not one of the fleet's task forces, it also worked closely with the [[Delta Exploration Initiative]]. As a result, the main base of operations is located back in the [[Alpha Quadrant]] at [[Starbase 38]]. Working in tandem with one another, the primary goal of the squadron was to re-explore the areas that the [[ma:USS_Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] visited during its seven year journey through the distant quadrant. | | {{quote| What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.|'''T.S. Elliot - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}} |
| | The '''USS ''Constitution'' (NCC-91700)''' is a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] [[Federation]] starship and was the prototype for the class. The ''Constitution'' is an explorer and was launched in 2400. Initially she remained at the [[ma: San Francisco Fleet Yards|San Francisco Fleet Yards]] undergoing reviews and tests on her new systems. Though others of her class had been launched, the ''Constitution'' played the role of test-bed until mid-2401. After the fiasco at Frontier Day, Starfleet decided to send off with a permanent captain and crew. |
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| After spending almost two years in the Delta Quadrant, the crew of the USS ''Odyssey'' had become experts in the Gradin Belt area, as such this brought them the experience to explore the Delta Quadrant further.
| | Captain Horatio McCallister was given command of the ship by Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan and ordered to join the [[Odyssey Squadron]]. McCallister had previously command the [[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']] and was interim captain on the [[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']]. As both of these vessels suffered heavy damage from the events surrounding Frontier Day, those crewmembers who had survived and were available were assigned to the ''Constitution.'' |
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| All of the ships assigned under Fleet Captain McCallister are deep space explorers. Each of them are capable of long-term assignments, however working together they support one another to ensure they share resources to complete their mission.
| | == Design and Layout == |
| | | Being the prototype, the ''Constitution'' was designed to try and capture the essence of the original [[Constitution Class|''Constitution-''class]]. A number of her features carry on certain styles from the 2250/60s era with a 25th century twist. |
| ==History== | |
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| ===2401+===
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| The Odyssey Squadron was authorised by [[Vice Admiral]] [[bfms_char:29961|Zack Marshall-Bennett]] and supported by [[Admiral]] [[Vailis]]. The [[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']] and the [[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']], were initially located in the Alpha Quadrant at [[Starbase 38]] undergoing extensive refits to prepare them for their new assignments. Eventually they were ready to move through the [[Barzan Wormhole]] and rendezvous with the ''Odyssey'' while the [[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']] had been in the Delta Quadrant already. The four ships met at the [[Markonian Outpost]] before beginning their first joint mission, a simple survey of an unchartered system on the far edges of the Gradin Belt.
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| The squadron's first mission involved it detecting a [[Borg]] interlink frequency, which was investigated. After discovering the crash remains of a Borg ship, the squadron helped several drones reclaim their individuality and prevented one of them from attempting to use a [[ma: Spatial trajector|spatial trajector]] to return to the Collective.
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| Over the next fews months, the squadron made several diplomatic inroads by the Swallow Nebula. This included further diplomatic exchange with the [[ma: Benthan|Benthans.]] Starfleet ordered the squadron to return home ahead of the upcoming Frontier Day celebrations. McCallister was annoyed at the delay, but the ships all returned home.
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| It did not take long for the entire squadron to be involved in the [[Dominion]] [[The Lost Fleet|Lost Fleet]] incursion in the [[Deneb Sector]]. With other ships in the Fourth Fleet, the squadron responded and provided defence to the Federation worlds in danger. The squadron responded to a distress call from the Divinum colony. Though it appeared the Dominion had used a [[ma: Metagenic weapon|metagenic weapon]] against the entire population, however after further investigation the squadron found that all of the colonists had been captured in transporter suspension. Working with elements from the [[Cardassian Union]], they were able to save the colonists and later participate in the defence of [[Farpoint Station]]. Sadly though, Captain Rio Canção gave her life to save the colonists. During this conflict the ''Bellerophon'' was heavily damaged and taken to [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] for repairs.
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| When Frontier Day celebrations started and the Borg commandeered the ''Odyssey'', ''Themis'' and ''Triton''. All three crews had to find a way to survive. Sadly though the ''Triton'' sustained significant harm when the ''Titan-''A used its prefix codes against it. The ''Triton'' was abandoned and left to drift before the entire incident was resolved. The ''Triton'' was taken to the San Francisco Fleet Yards for repairs. While at Avalon, the ''Bellerophon'' was almost assimilated. Those unaffected by the Borg DNA modifications, overloaded and destroyed a number of systems, rendering the ''Bellerophon'' useless.
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| As a result of both the ''Bellerophon'' and ''Triton'' not being able to return to active duty in the short-term, Starfleet reassigned the [[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']] to the squadron.
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| == Leadership==
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| *'''Squadron Commander:''' Fleet Captain James Preston McCallister <small>(2400+)</small>
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| *'''Squadron Deputy Commander:''' Captain Cambil Bexa <small>(2401+)</small>
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| **'''USS ''Triton'' Commanding Officer:''' Captain Rio Canção <small>(2401)</small>
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| **'''USS ''Bellerophon'' Commanding Officer:''' Captain Horatio McCallister <small>(2401)</small>
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| **'''USS ''Constitution'' Commanding Officer:''' Captain Horatio McCallister <small>(2401+)</small>
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| ==Composition==
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| ===Current Assignments===
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| *[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']] - [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] explorer - the flagship of the squadron, the ''Odyssey'' has already established as a presence in the Delta Quadrant after two years. Though almost like a floating small starbase, the ''Odyssey'' has the most advanced technology in the fleet and is able to coordinate their work, effortlessly. Alongside all of the extras that comes with the class of ship, the ''Odyssey'' will act as the main hospital ship if required. She boasts an impressive sickbay that can provide state of the art medical assistance to anyone in the fleet if required or deal with mass triage.
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| **[[USS_Odyssey#USS_Telemachus_.28NCC-80000.2F2-A.29|USS ''Telemachus'']] - [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius-''class]] light escort - assigned to the ''Odyssey'' since mid-2400, the ''Telemachus'' has been assigned to the Cadet Training Unit assigned to the flagship. On occasions, when the cadets are unable to participate in a mission (due to the danger) the more seasoned officers from the ''Odyssey'' take over.
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| *[[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']] - [[Ross Class|''Ross-''class]] explorer - the ''Themis'' is a brand new ship, recently built at the [[Devron Fleet Yards]]. The ''Themis'' contains specialist teams from the [[ma:Starfleet_Corps_of_Engineers|Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] assigned to her to assist in the maintenance of the expeditionary force as well as deal with any other engineering matter that arises during its time in the Delta Quadrant. With her industrial replicators and large cargo bays dedicated to storage for important parts, components and resources, the ''Themis'' can extend the lifeline of the squadron while they are so far away from Starfleet. The ''Themis'' also has a full squadron of [[Starfighters#Valkyrie-class fighter|''Valkyrie''-class]] fighters. When needed they can provide further defence to the squadron.
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| *[[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']] ''- [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution'' III-class]] explorer - a brand new explorer that joined the squadron mid-2401. It continues what the ''Bellerophon'' and ''Triton'' started by having crewmembers from both ships now serving on it.
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| File:Odyssey2.png|USS ''Odyssey''
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| File:Aquarius-odyssey1.png|USS ''Telemachus''
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| File:Ross-class-themis.png|USS ''Themis''
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| File:Constitution-III-NCC-91700.jpg|USS ''Constitution''
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| </gallery>
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| ===Former Assignments===
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| *[[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']] - [[Luna Class|''Luna-''class]] explorer - The ''Triton'' has served Starfleet’s Fourth Fleet for many years now. Being a ''Luna''-class, the ship has the most diverse crew in the force, with only one third of the crew being humanoid base. The ship is primarily assigned to scientific missions. The ''Triton'' was left at Earth after it was heavily damaged during the Frontier Day disaster.
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| *[[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']] - [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid-''class]] explorer - just like ''Voyager'', Starfleet wanted an ''Intrepid''-class ship to assist with the squadron's explorative efforts. As one of the original ships built back in the 2370s, the vessel received a major overhaul and refit prior to joining the others in the Delta Quadrant. Unfortunately, the ship sustained significant damage during the Lost Fleet incursion and Borg uprise on Frontier Day. The ship was to remain at Avalon for repairs.<gallery widths="175">
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| File:USSBellerophon.jpg
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| File:USS Luna.jpg
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