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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

» Striel and Ayla - Reunited

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Mon Oct 6th, 2025 @ 4:21pm by 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 & Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox

No one had been pleased when Rylan Gray entered the Bridge, moving slowly toward his seat at the center of the Bridge, though he suspected it was more out of concern that any sort of dislike. Still, no matter his condition, he was the ship's Chief Diplomat and the situation at hand called for Diplomacy. He settled into his seat, with a tired sigh, and resolved to make this as short as he could. He wouldn't have been here now if the Bridge hadn't informed him of their approach to Gurani III. "Establish geosynchronous orbit," he ordered.

"Aye, Sir. Geosynchronous…

» Shore Leave's Abrupt End

Mission: Wolf in the Fold: Hide and Seek
Posted on Mon Oct 6th, 2025 @ 4:13pm by Captain Erik Norsgaard

The Lieutenant stood on the edge of the clearing watching the smooth swing of an axe, rising and falling, as the man chopped firewood. Firewood of all things. He checked the PADD he held in one hand but really, there was no mistaking him, was there? Six feet five inches tall, shoulder length blonde hair, and a physique that spoke of a whole lot of firewood chopping. Though why anyone would want to, well, that was just beyond him. Still, this was clearly the individual he was looking for, so he stepped forward, impatient now to be done with the…

» Return and debriefing

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Mon Oct 6th, 2025 @ 3:27am by Lieutenant Daegan Baas & Petty Officer 1st Class Jaclyn Masterson [Baas] & Lieutenant Julianna ("Jules") Raihan

[Transporter Room 2]

Deagan had gotten the transmission from Jaclyn. She had safely departed DS9 by civilian transport to SB310 and after identifying herself there arranged for a runabout to rendezvous with the Thunderbird and return her to the fold. Looking to the operator he nodded, "Bring her home Chief."

As she materialized she saw Daegan standing there and she smiled and a longing to hold him welled up in her, but they weren't alone so she restrained herself.

He grinned, glad that she was back safe and sound, "Welcome back. I know you probably wanna unwind but we need…

» Progress

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Mon Sep 29th, 2025 @ 1:59pm by Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D. & Lieutenant JG Elara Vasquez

Patrick stirred long before he opened his eyes. His hand shifted against the sheets, fingers twitching as if reaching for something unseen. Elara, who had been monitoring him from the chair beside the biobed, straightened at once.

“Patrick?” she said softly, leaning closer.

His brow furrowed before his eyelids flickered open, slow and heavy. The room’s lights seemed to startle him, and he squinted before his gaze finally landed on her. For the first time in days, there was clarity in his eyes rather than fever’s haze.

“Elara…” His voice was hoarse, rough with disuse. “What—how long…?”

“You’ve been out…

» Glimmer of hope

Mission: A Silence of Friends
Posted on Sun Sep 28th, 2025 @ 12:59pm by Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D.

“… vital signs on all of our patients have now stabilised as we continue with a hybrid treatment protocol.   As the infection itself clears, our next challenge will be treating the damage the fungal spores caused. For some this will require relatively minor treatment, for others there may be more intensive rehabilitation ahead.

Decontamination of the wider ship is also underway, allowing us to take back our ship, as Dr Vasquez put it.  Once we have confirmed the spores have been neutralised, containment measures can be lifted.

While everyone, myself included, is exhausted the mood in sickbay has changed.  Hope…