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{{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}}
| name = Thyanis
 
| prefix = USS
 
| image = [[File:AerieClass.jpg]]
 
| registry = NCC-88019
 
| class = Raven
 
| type = Corvette
 
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
 
| status = Active
 
| commission = 2389
 
| decommission =
 
| destroyed =
 
| taskforce = Task Force 93
 
| taskgroup = Task Group 44
 
| role = Multi-Role
 
| co = [[bfms char:77255|Lieutenant Commander Wallace Jones]]
 
| xo = [[bfms char:77347|Lieutenant Commander Harris Tan]]
 
}}
 
The '''USS ''Thyanis''''' is a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] corvette assigned to [[Fourth Fleet]].
 
  
===Mission History===
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'''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]].
====Early Encounters (2400-2400)====
 
The earliest encounters of the ''Thyanis'' in the former Romulan Neutral Zone were mostly involving dealing with folks affected by the disruption caused following the fall of the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. As captain of the ship, Kurios and his XO engaged in establishing trade, and helped to resolve issues of malnutrition and disease among several colonies throughout the region. As a part of [[Task Force 93]], this fell well within both the skills of the [[Starfleet]] doctor and within the parameters set by the [[Fourth Fleet]]'s chain of command.
 
  
==== Refit (2400-2401) ====
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== History ==
Following the departure of Commander Thevius; ''Thyanis'' was returned to Starbase Bravo for minor re-fit. Being a small vessel with little tactical significance, she remained berthed as a reserve ship for nearly a year until she was assigned a new crew and captain at the start of March 2401.
 
  
The nature of her refit was only minor, involving updating many of the standard systems aboard the vessel and returning her to a standard configuration for a multi-role mission profile.
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=== Formation (2401) ===
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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.
  
=== Deneb Sector Crisis (2401) ===
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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.''
In March 2401 Lieutenant Commander Wallace Jones assumed command of the ''USS Thyanis'' immediately following the outbreak of the Dominion crisis in the [[Deneb Sector|Deneb sector]].
 
  
===== Voyage to Deneb Sector =====
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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.
During her voyage to the Deneb Sector the ''USS'' ''Thyanis'' was attacked by a Breen [[Breen Starships|Plesh Tral Raider]] near the galactic Northern border of the Ferengi Alliance A short skirmish ensued which resulted in the death of one crewmember and life changing injuries to another, ''Thyanis also'' received significant damage.
 
  
After returning to [[Farpoint Station]] for repairs, ''Thyanis'' continued her journey to her desitination without incident.
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== Leadership ==
  
==== Oppenheimer Station ====
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=== 2401 - 2401 ===
''Thyanis'' first assignment was to investigate [[Oppenheimer Station|Oppenheimer Research Outpost]] in the Gamma Cronae Borealis system. The station failed to respond to the evacuation order and Starfleet Intelligence requested that a vessel be immediately dispatched.
 
  
With most of the 4th fleet engaged on the front line, ''Thyanis'' was assigned this mission out of operational necessity
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* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
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* [[bfms_char:69212/|Captain Everett Ashford]] - Deputy Commander
  
===Crew Complement===
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=== 2401 - Present ===
The maximum crew of the ''Thyanis'' is only 20 strong, and as such the needs and the abilities of the crew are both affected. The crew has a greater focus on the medical and engineering careers, with only a handful of Starfleet officers specializing in particular fields. Many of the crew are of lower ranks to the point that a former captain, Ensign Kurios, once called it a "can of Ensigns". This quip was a mild misnomer however, as at least a quarter of the crew were cadets or crewman.
 
  
Interestingly, despite being a ship providing humanitarian support to the former Romulan Neutral Zone, the crew itself could easily find itself in the care of only a old [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Emergency_Medical_Holographic_programs#EMH_Mark_I first generation EMH]. This was considered a bit grim, given the antiquated unit was already being phased out back in [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/2374 2374]. As such, it was taken as a bit of black humour among some of the crew that nobody should get injured unless they wanted to be 'walking dead'. The attitude was not helped with the tendency of her captain to be involved in away missions or otherwise be indisposed.
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* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
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* [[bfms_char:68762/|Captain Anastasia Matheson]] - Deputy Commander
  
===Vessel Configuration===
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== Current Composition ==
The current configuration of the ''Thyanis'' is standard for its class. In the past she had been fitted with a slightly more well equipped sick bay to assist her mission profile but this was replaced by its standard configuration to allow the vessel to align to its multi-role profile in 2401. No particular compartment is favoured over another and while she is equipped with two generalist science labs, these facilities can be used simultaneously for different purposes. For example: Science lab 1 can be configured for astronomical survey's where as Science lab 2 can be configured for medical research.
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Challenger Squadron is currently composed of two starships.
  
Each science lab is configurable by the crew without the need for return to space dock; being stocked and equipped to perform a wide range of experiments and research. Preparing the science lab for a new field of study may require several hours to several days of setting up and calibrating the on-board equipment, but it is most certainly 'user serviceable'.  
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* [[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.
 
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** [[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.
===Notable Crew===
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* [[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
====Commanding Officers====
 
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/60986/ 2400 - 2400]: [[bfms char:59211|Ensign Cimozjen Kurios]]
 
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/52947/ 2400 - 2400]: [[bfms char:53381|Commander Thevius]]
 
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/77256/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms char:77255|Lieutenant Commander Wallace Jones]]
 
 
 
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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