Welcome to the USS Thunderbird!

The armistice between the United Federation of Planets and the Cardassian Union was signed in 2367. Under the terms of the cease-fire agreement, both sides agreed to end major engagements and to open diplomatic channels. It wasn't perfect. Minor skirmishes continued on both sides, primarily over unresolved issues such as control of border planets and of course, the occupation of Bajor.

Negotations between the two sides continued and through their efforts the Cardassians left Bajor -- two years later. Finally free, the celebrations on Bajor lasted for days but, as it always happens, reality set in. Things were far from settled. The Bajorans faced a long period of recovery from a brutal, fifty-year occupation; many in the resistance were left with an all-consuming rage against Cardassians responsible for countless atrocities.

While some struggle to form a government, members of the Kohn-Ma, under the leadership of a former member of the resistance, Sayal Mazi, decides that the guilty cannot go unpunished and begins to lay plans of their own.

And they were not alone. Colonists on border worlds, fearing the loss of everything they've built, take inspiration from resistance fighters in World War II on Earth and form the Maquis. Operating in the demilitarized zone between the Cardassian Union and the United Federation of Planets, they seek to safeguard their way of life against all comers whether they be Cardassian or Federation.

Among the Cardassians, Gul Zelar, commanding the CDS Ocett, a Galor Class Type-III cruiser, emerges as an outspoken opponent to the peace. Politically savvy with familial ties to the Obsidian Order, Zelar lays plans of his own.

In the Federation, with the memory of Wolf 359 barely two years old, Starfleet looks to improve their ability to respond to threats. Pre-production testing is scheduled to begin on a ship designed for a combat role while still capable of patrol and exploration. Five vessels, Akira Class, are scheduled for launch and crews are assembled.

The USS Thunderbird is one of these five. The captain and first officer are experienced in combat having been at Wolf 359. They arrive at Uptopia Planitia, after surviving an unexplained explosion on their former ship, the USS Ark Royal, that cost the life of their captain and key members of the crew.

Newly promoted and fresh from the memorial, they arrive to take command of the USS Thunderbird and their patrol route will take them right into the heart of the conflict.

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Latest Mission Posts

» Outbreak

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Wed Apr 16th, 2025 @ 5:57pm by Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D.

The hum of the transporter faded as Dr. Patrick Ryan and Commander D’Sai materialized in Isolation Ward Two. The medical team was already waiting—gowned, masked, prepped for containment. D’Sai was unresponsive, her breathing shallow, vitals unstable. They moved fast, transferring her to the biobed as Patrick called out instructions.

“Push 20ccs inaprovaline—keep her neural activity steady. Begin full cellular scan, isolate for spore replication.”

But even as he barked orders, his eyes flicked to the opposite side of the ward. The rest of the archaeological team—the scientists who had returned from Guran III—were all deteriorating. Their symptoms were accelerating: seizures,…

» Unresponsive

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Wed Apr 16th, 2025 @ 5:55pm by Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D. & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Captain Rylan Gray & Commander Zhaan D'Sai

"Lieutenant, Captain D'Sai isn't responding to hails." The crewman on duty, a spray of freckles across his nose and a shock of strawberry blonde hair that literally defied attempts to tame it, caught the Chief of Security's gaze and swallowed reflexively. He was new to the duty, fielding calls and making sure that everyone that need to know did. "The Bridge is asking that someone go to her quarters and check."

Daegan was reviewing the newest duty roster and assignments that had been worked up as the crewman relayed the message. Handing the padd back as he turned, "I'll handle…

» A Multiple Question

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Sat Apr 12th, 2025 @ 1:15am by Lieutenant Julianna ("Jules") Raihan & Lieutenant Daegan Baas

After getting off duty Daegan had stopped by his office to make sure things ship shape and picked up the reports he needed review and the next set of duty rosters to send up to the XO. Yawning as he reached his quarters he walked in, set the padds aside and pulled off his uniform. Taking his commbadge off his jacket he tapped it, "Baas to Raihan. Jules...any plans tonight?"

"Give me an hour to finish with what I'm doing," Jules said, smiling, as her dark gaze remained on the report in front of her, "and I'm free. What did…

» In need of chocolate

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Sat Apr 5th, 2025 @ 8:03pm by Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D.

Life was often unpredictable.

For example, just a few months earlier her days had been consumed with lazy mornings, beautiful beaches and all the exotic foods and drinks anyone could wish for. The perfect place to unwind, heal and forget about your worries.

Fast forward to today and she was back aboard a starship, on a mission involving an archaeological site protected by an advanced AI coupled with a blossoming health crisis amongst the visiting archaeologists. Welcome to Starfleet.

True to her word, Ayryn Trynn had taken time to update a map of Guran III - noting the exact locations…

» The beginning...

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Apr 3rd, 2025 @ 11:07pm by Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D.

Patrick was the first to notice an anomaly in the lab results of several scientists admitted to sickbay. The team had recently returned from an expedition to Guran III, reporting mild flu-like symptoms that rapidly worsened. Their initial scans showed signs of progressive neurological degeneration, but no known pathogen matched their symptoms.

Patrick, already feeling a mild fever himself, worked tirelessly alongside his medical team, searching for answers. As he sifted through bio-readings, he found a common marker—a strange, dormant spore-like structure in their bloodstream. It appeared inert at first but showed inexplicable interactions with certain Vulcanoid and Betazoid genetic…