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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.

Latest Mission Posts

» A Quiet Night on the Thunderbird

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Tue Dec 17th, 2024 @ 6:29pm by Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D.

Doctor Patrick Ryan sat in the quiet solitude of his office, the faint hum of the ship’s warp engines thrumming beneath his feet. The glow of the terminal reflected off his glasses as he leaned over the desk, studying the most recent diagnostic reports. PADDs were scattered across the polished…

» Ivale

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Sun Dec 15th, 2024 @ 12:58pm by Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D.

The view was breathtakingly beautiful… 

Reaching the summit, Ayryn was grateful for the chance to catch her breath as she completed the last section of the climb.  The trail, which had brought her from the tranquil lakeside to the highest spot on the island, had been demanding but entirely worth…

» Spots Redux

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Dec 12th, 2024 @ 4:27am by Lieutenant Julianna ("Jules") Raihan & Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D.

At 1500 hours, Jules re-entered Sickbay. All in all the day had been more interesting than expected. And now, the best part. Undergoing the procedure that would restore her to her natural state. A Trill without a symbiont was bad enough; a Trill without a symbiont AND without spots was,…

» Date Night Debacle (Part 3)

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Dec 12th, 2024 @ 4:25am by Lieutenant Julianna ("Jules") Raihan & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Petty Officer 1st Class Jaclyn Masterson [Baas]

True to her word, Jules danced and together, they stayed till last call when they finally had that drink. Then there was the walk back through corridors that weren't as deserted as she would have expected them to be. Much like starships, a starbase had three shifts so there were…

» Date Night Debacle (Part 2)

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Dec 5th, 2024 @ 2:44am by Lieutenant Julianna ("Jules") Raihan & Lieutenant Daegan Baas

:: Previously ::

Hips swaying slightly, Jules did a runway model's walk, pirouetted and stopped, waiting for him to leave his quarters and join her in the corridor. Out of long habit, and without making a show of it, she quickly checked the corridor in both directions. If she had…