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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
» Cradle Robber
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 10:30pm by Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox & Chief Petty Officer Gildran Trusk
Only a few hours ago, Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox had been having a difficult time getting to sleep. He had wrestled with his conscience and rode the choppy white cap waves of emotion. It had been his visit to Lieutenant Stormy Knight's quarters that had helped quell the tempest within…
» Quasinon Fumble
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 2:28pm by Captain Rylan Gray & Captain Tauren Zelar
"The mining team on Quasinon left in advance of the ion storms," Zelar said. He sat behind his desk, his gaze drifting toward the starfield outside his viewport for a moment to mask, however poorly, his disgust over their actions. "Leaving the prisoners unattended for a short while."
"And facing…
» Work Before Fun (Mission Briefing)
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 1:08pm by Commander Zhaan D'Sai & Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn & Lieutenant Tyler Malbrooke & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Patrick Ryan & Lieutenant Stormy Knight & Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox
With the ship docked at Starbase 310 and off-duty personnel released for shore leave, Rylan called a meeting of the senior staff for 0900. This would be the crew's first chance to get a good look at their new First Officer and a chance for everyone to discuss what happened…
» Doc Reports In
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 3:02am by Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Patrick Ryan
After arriving on board and getting his belongings in his quarters Patrick’s first order of business was the check in with the captain to make sure there wasn’t anything going on with crew or anything special he should know of. He headed to the captains ready room and pushed the…
» Peace Amidst the Storms
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Oct 17th, 2024 @ 2:52am by Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox & Lieutenant Stormy Knight
Counting sheep did not work. The remedies of warm milk and even the hot herbal tea were not enough to lull the former First Officer of the USS Thunderbird to sleep at night. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes for what felt like millionth time. No luck. His…