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Difference between pages "USS Kison" and "Challenger Squadron"

Difference between pages "USS Kison" and "Challenger Squadron"

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:USS Kison (NCC-88011)}}
{{Squadron|name=Challenger Squadron|unit=Fourth Fleet Operations|flagship=[[USS Challenger | USS ''Challenger'']]|co=[[bfms_char:30476| FCAPT Thomas Forrester]]|xo=[[bfms_char:68762 | CAPT Anastasia Matheson]]|quadrant=Alpha Quadrant|mission=Deep Space Exploration}}
{{Starship
| name = Kison
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:AerieClass.jpg]]
| registry = NCC-88011
| class = Raven
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Active
| commission =2401
| decommission =
| destroyed =
| taskforce = Task Force 17
| quadrant = Alpha Quadrant
| role = Multi-mission light support
| co =Commander Nitus
| xo =Lieutenant Commander T'Soni
| dedication =  
}}
'''USS ''Kison''''' is a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] corvette assigned to Task Force 17 as a resupply ship, a short range search and rescue, and short duration humanitarian vessel. It is currently under the command of Commander Nitus.


== Service History ==
'''Challenger Squadron''' is a formation centered around the starship ''[[USS Challenger|Challenger]]'', an Odyssey''-''class heavy explorer. Formed in 2401 under the command of [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]], Challenger Squadron was assigned to explore regions of the [[Gamma Quadrant]] that were previously occupied by the [[Dominion]]. Instead of being assigned to one of the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth Fleet's]] task forces, Challenger Squadron was assigned directly to [[Fourth Fleet Operations]].


=== Construction & Launch ===
== History ==


=== Kelvin Walker's Command ===
=== Formation (2401) ===
In 2397, the [[Dominion]] withdrew from the Riada Sector. Eager to explore this previously inaccessible region of the [[Gamma Quadrant]], Starfleet Science requested ships be assigned to this task only to be repeatedly rebuffed by Starfleet Command.


==== Maiden Voyage ====
Challenger Squadron was formed in January 2401 at the direction of [[Fourth Fleet Operations]] with the intention of exploring the Riada Sector. Previously only able to study the region by long range sensors and telescopes, Challenger Squadron's mission would finally allow Starfleet to conduct an in-depth study of the sector while also building relations with the civilisations there who, for the first time in centuries, are no longer living under [[Dominion]] occupation and providing whatever support they can. The squadron originally consisted of three starships, the ''Challenger'', ''Inverness'' and ''Higgs.''


==== First Mission ====
However, on the eve of the Squadron's departure from Starbase Bravo, Starfleet Command postponed their mission to the Gamma Quadrant for two weeks, instead assigning them to mundane tasks in Federation space. The mission was postponed again, this time indefinitely in late January. No reason was given for this and Fleet Captain Forrester was unable to find out through his contacts at Starfleet Command. In February 2401, the USS ''Inverness'' was removed from Challenger Squadron and reassigned to the Federation/Romulan Republic border with no ship immediately assigned to replace her.


==== Encounter with the Breen ====
== Leadership ==


==== Ferengi Encounters ====
=== 2401 - 2401 ===


==== Finding Dilithium ====
* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
* [[bfms_char:69212/|Captain Everett Ashford]] - Deputy Commander


==== Final Mission ====
=== 2401 - Present ===


=== Carrie Metrios' Command ===
* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
* [[bfms_char:68762/|Captain Anastasia Matheson]] - Deputy Commander


==== Relaunch ====
== Current Composition ==
Challenger Squadron is currently composed of two starships.


==== Sundered Wings ====
* [[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'']] ''- [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey]]''[[Odyssey Class|-class heavy explorer]] - ''Challenger'' is the flagship, tasked with the bulk of the diplomatic work the squadron will take on. For this reason it's diplomatic detachment has recently been beefed up under the command of [[bfms_char:38696/|Commander Matthias Bentley]]. With it's extensive medical facilities, the ''Challenger'' provides medical and counselling support to the rest of the squadron. In addition to commanding Challenger Squadron, [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Forrester]] has also commanded the ''Challenger'' herself since January 2401.
 
** [[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']] - [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class escort]] - Embarked on the newly constructed USS ''Challenger'', the USS ''Cernan'' supports the work of her mothership and allowed for greater flexibility both in combat and in the flagship's scientific endeavours.
==== Helping New Romulus ====
* [[USS Higgs|USS ''Higgs'']] - [[Nova Class|''Nova-''class surveyor]] - The primary role of the ''Higgs'' is to undertake long term, in-depth surveys of the star systems in the Riada Sector. It's envisaged that the ''Higgs'' will spend several months studying the systems that, until now, Starfleet has only been able to study on long-range sensors or through telescopes. [[bfms_char:68762/|Captain Anastasia Matheson]] has commanded the ''Higgs'' since December 2400 and was promoted to Deputy Squadron Commander in February 2401
 
=== Nitus' Command ===
After a year of not being in service the Kison was placed under the command of the newly commissioned Commander Nitus.
 
==== Encounter with the Dominion ====
 
== Physical Configuration ==
Main Article: [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] Corvette
 
The '''''Kison''''' is a Raven-class corvette largely in the stock configuration for the 2380s.
 
=== Deck Layout ===
 
* Deck 1 | Engine Room
** Houses the ships Deuterium storage tanks, Intermix Monitoring room, Graviton generators and aft sensory array along with other key ship systems that do not need continual access.
* Deck 2 | Central Area
** This deck houses the quarters for the command staff (Captain, XO, etc) and guest quarters along with the general living spaces such as the mess hall and observation lounge. Additionally, the bridge, briefing room, transporter room, medical facilities, and access to the upper level of engineering are located here. The main airlock for the ship is situated just aft of the bridge.
* Deck 3 | Crew Area
** Houses space for the remaining crew (if assigned to the ship) in bunks of four. In addition to this access to the holodeck, shuttle bay, computer core and engineering facilities, including the impulse control rooms are all on this deck. The main labs for the ship can be found on this deck. Currently, these are set up to facilitate astrometrics, and planetary sciences along with several general lab facilities.
* Deck 4 | Cargo Bay
** The majority of this deck is taken up by the large cargo bay along with the antimatter tanks and injector. The ventral airlock is also located here which leads to the forward landing leg and escape hatch.
 
== Crew ==
 
=== Command Crew ===
 
==== Kelvin Walker's command crew ====
 
* Commanding officer
** [[bfms_char:63859/|Kelvin Walker]] (2400 - 2400)
* Executive officer / Science officer
** [[bfms_char:65623/|Dorav]] (2400 - 2400)
* Chief engineer
** [[bfms_char:65630/|Gavin O’Heron]] (2400 - 2400)
* Chief medical officer
** [[bfms_char:65625/|Tixari Etraa]] (2400 - 2400)
* Chief tactical officer
** [[bfms_char:65627/|Boral]] (2400 - 2400)
 
==== Carrie Metrios' command crew ====
 
* Commanding officer
** Carrie Metrios (2400 - 2400)
* Chief tactical officer
** Liz Vauxhall (2400 - 2400)
* Helmsman
** Tara SanMicheli (2400 - 2400)
 
==== Nitus' command crew ====
 
* Commanding officer
** [[bfms_char:76649/|Nitus]] (2401-Present)
* Executive officer / Science officer
** [[bfms_char:77060/|T'Soni]] (2401-Present)
* Second officer / Chief engineer
** [[bfms_char:79220/|Zahir Davidson]] (2401-Present
* Third officer / Chief medical officer
** [[bfms_char:77061/|Cada Blix]] (2401-Present)
* Chief tactical officer / Chief of security
** [[bfms_char:79221/|Arva Zolath]] (2401-Present)
* Helmsman
** [[bfms_char:77167/|Enzo De Luca]] (2401-Present)
 
=== Senior Staff ===
 
=== Other Crew ===
 
* Nitus Crew
** Chef
*** [[bfms_char:79223/|Donald Robertson]] (2401 - Present)
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Revision as of 10:22, 29 May 2023

Challenger Squadron
Unit

Fourth Fleet Operations

Flagship

USS Challenger

Leadership
Commander

FCAPT Thomas Forrester

Deputy Commander

CAPT Anastasia Matheson

Assignment
Quadrant

Alpha Quadrant

Mission

Deep Space Exploration

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Challenger Squadron is a formation centered around the starship Challenger, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer. Formed in 2401 under the command of Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester, Challenger Squadron was assigned to explore regions of the Gamma Quadrant that were previously occupied by the Dominion. Instead of being assigned to one of the Fourth Fleet's task forces, Challenger Squadron was assigned directly to Fourth Fleet Operations.

History

Formation (2401)

In 2397, the Dominion withdrew from the Riada Sector. Eager to explore this previously inaccessible region of the Gamma Quadrant, Starfleet Science requested ships be assigned to this task only to be repeatedly rebuffed by Starfleet Command.

Challenger Squadron was formed in January 2401 at the direction of Fourth Fleet Operations with the intention of exploring the Riada Sector. Previously only able to study the region by long range sensors and telescopes, Challenger Squadron's mission would finally allow Starfleet to conduct an in-depth study of the sector while also building relations with the civilisations there who, for the first time in centuries, are no longer living under Dominion occupation and providing whatever support they can. The squadron originally consisted of three starships, the Challenger, Inverness and Higgs.

However, on the eve of the Squadron's departure from Starbase Bravo, Starfleet Command postponed their mission to the Gamma Quadrant for two weeks, instead assigning them to mundane tasks in Federation space. The mission was postponed again, this time indefinitely in late January. No reason was given for this and Fleet Captain Forrester was unable to find out through his contacts at Starfleet Command. In February 2401, the USS Inverness was removed from Challenger Squadron and reassigned to the Federation/Romulan Republic border with no ship immediately assigned to replace her.

Leadership

2401 - 2401

2401 - Present

Current Composition

Challenger Squadron is currently composed of two starships.

  • USS Challenger - Odyssey-class heavy explorer - Challenger is the flagship, tasked with the bulk of the diplomatic work the squadron will take on. For this reason it's diplomatic detachment has recently been beefed up under the command of Commander Matthias Bentley. With it's extensive medical facilities, the Challenger provides medical and counselling support to the rest of the squadron. In addition to commanding Challenger Squadron, Fleet Captain Forrester has also commanded the Challenger herself since January 2401.
    • USS Cernan - Aquarius-class escort - Embarked on the newly constructed USS Challenger, the USS Cernan supports the work of her mothership and allowed for greater flexibility both in combat and in the flagship's scientific endeavours.
  • USS Higgs - Nova-class surveyor - The primary role of the Higgs is to undertake long term, in-depth surveys of the star systems in the Riada Sector. It's envisaged that the Higgs will spend several months studying the systems that, until now, Starfleet has only been able to study on long-range sensors or through telescopes. Captain Anastasia Matheson has commanded the Higgs since December 2400 and was promoted to Deputy Squadron Commander in February 2401
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