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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.
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Latest Mission Posts
» Beginning of the Fall
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Mon Mar 31st, 2025 @ 2:36am by Lieutenant Julianna ("Jules") Raihan & Petty Officer 1st Class Jaclyn Masterson [Baas]
The transport from the star base to Deep Space 9 had docked and Jaclyn waited with the others to disembark. Once the airlock rolled away the throng of people began to move. Stepping out onto the station she looking at the Cardassian construction and frowned as she made he way from the docking ring to the promenade. She had a several hours before her transport to Bajor and before anything she wanted to see the wormhole.
Walking along the upper level she strolled along slowly waiting. Seeing a ship departing with the right trajectory she stopped and her jaw dropped…
» The Things We Leave Unsaid
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Sun Mar 30th, 2025 @ 10:40pm by Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox & Captain Rylan Gray
Harrison had been lying in his bunk staring up at absolutely nothing but the cold hard duranium. It made up the hull of Federation starships, the shell of facilities, was used for bulkheads and for nearly ever piece of uncomfortable furniture that existed including but certainly not limited to the bunk that Lieutenant Commander Knox was supposed to be sleeping on. Sleep, however, eluded him and all he could do was be haunted by his decisions, the actions that brought him here for additional training. He thought about Quasinon III and he thought about Rylan because counting sheep was not…
» Briefing and a Bit of a Free For All
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Wed Mar 19th, 2025 @ 6:00pm by Commander Zhaan D'Sai & Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Tyler Malbrooke & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Juliette Barnes & Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D. & Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D. & Lieutenant Stormy Knight
Rylan wasn't one of those who needed to be the last to enter the room and true to form, he was already seated at the head of the table, a PADD in front of him as well as cup of tea, while he waited for the senior staff to arrive.
Stormy walked in with two PADDS in hand and nodded to the captain before taking a seat. One of the PADDs had information she'd gathered and the other was for taking notes. At least, she hoped she would need to take notes. She didn't have any answers, but she still…
» Negotiations
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Mar 13th, 2025 @ 9:24pm by Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Tyler Malbrooke & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D. & Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D. & Lieutenant Stormy Knight
Dr. Nicholas Rush, who had been working in the Conference Room, primarily so that he would have access to the Bridge and thereby, gain information on the situation stood beside the captain's chair, staring at the screen. While the away team, returned from surface, resumed their duty stations, he found himself shifting back and forth. So much was at stake, the future of the entire project now hinged on the conversation between the captain of this vessel and what was apparently some sort of artificial ... program? intelligence? His fingers all but itched with the need to dig into all…
» Probing for Answers (Part 2)
Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Thu Feb 20th, 2025 @ 11:09pm by Commander Zhaan D'Sai & Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Tyler Malbrooke & Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Lieutenant Juliette Barnes & Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D. & Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D. & Lieutenant Stormy Knight
One of the newer drones launched from the factory complex, with a ball drone attached, in a direct line from the planet to the ship orbiting above. Heavily shielded, unreadable by the Thunderbird's sensors, the drone connected to the ship's hull before anyone on board was aware it was even there. While on the planet's surface, Striel posed a question while the away team looked for answers, both in the factory and in the surrounding buildings.
[Undisclosed Location]
"Explain," Striel stated. "Intruder, what can you do?" And while Daegan thought about his answer, the displays updated to show a ball…