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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
» FAO Reports
Mission: The Quasinon Gambit
Posted on Wed May 15th, 2024 @ 2:57am by Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Cayde Sechs
Cayde, dressed in a neat Starfleet uniform, entered the bridge and paused just this side of the turbolift. Far enough that the doors wouldn't try to open but withdrawn from the activity. Odd, having the turbolifts on either side of the viewscreen, but infinitely more practical. In this configuration, everyone…
» A Friend of the Family
Mission: Opening Moves
Posted on Mon May 13th, 2024 @ 12:32am by Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Ayren Kelan
Daegan couldn't shake the feeling of familiarity. Her face kept popping into his mind and he felt he knew her some how. Since he couldn't seem to piece things together himself he accessed the ship personnel files. She had been wearing medical blue and had had lieutenant's pips on her…
» Anomaly in the Regulations
Mission: Opening Moves
Posted on Sat May 11th, 2024 @ 4:18pm by Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn
[Security Center - Chief's Office]
Now that the ship had its own Chief Engineer, Daegan didn't have to deal with the Yard Master anymore. He had already tinkered with and improved the efficiency on one system, might as well work directly with the ships CEO to improve them all. With…
» The New Fly Girl
Mission: Opening Moves
Posted on Sat May 11th, 2024 @ 6:30am by Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox & Lieutenant JG Shizuru Chikura & Chief Petty Officer Gildran Trusk
The type six shuttlecraft banked as it approached one of the many drydocks that made up the Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards. The shuttle, which carried the name "Ramsay" was being piloted by a young Japanese Woman, Lieutenant Junior Grade Shizuru Chikura. She manipulated the controls with precision and skill and…
» Time to G0
Mission: Opening Moves
Posted on Thu May 9th, 2024 @ 3:25pm by Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn & Lieutenant Stormy Knight & Lieutenant Ayren Kelan & Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox & Lieutenant JG Shizuru Chikura
Ayren slipped quietly onto the Bridge and stood at the back. There was no need for her to be there, but there was no way she would miss momentous occasion.
Daegan was at his post, manning the primary tactical station waiting on the official handoff from the yard to the…