Welcome to the USS Thunderbird!

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

» Farewell to friends, and what the?

Mission: Wolf in the Fold: Hide and Seek
Posted on Wed Nov 12th, 2025 @ 11:46pm by Lieutenant Tatiana Dragos

The last day on the Falstaff Listening Post, all was in readiness to end the life of this asteroid that she had called home for the past three years. Tatiana felt some sadness as to the parting of this listening post. The place was like a sanctuary, and in some cases it helped her to be there listening for movement, things that would prove to be an endangerment for the citizens of the Federation and those not.

Tatiana's team, set the charges, made their way to the long range shuttle, taking one last look.

They got enough distance away, from…

» In the Quiet Between Alarms

Mission: Wolf in the Fold: Hide and Seek
Posted on Wed Nov 12th, 2025 @ 4:46pm by Lieutenant Patrick Ryan M.D.

The office lights were dimmed to half, just enough illumination to keep his eyes from aching during report work. The rest of Sickbay was still; most of the staff were on break, and any patients currently under monitoring were stable. For the first time in a long while, Patrick had space to think.

And he hated it.

The PADD on his desk displayed the latest post-incident medical summaries—the fallout from the medical emergency that had taken Rylan out of command.

Patrick still couldn’t think about that without a twist in his gut.

He leaned back in his chair, rubbing his…

» Back to Normal

Mission: Wolf in the Fold: Hide and Seek
Posted on Wed Nov 12th, 2025 @ 3:47am by Lieutenant Stormy Knight & Lieutenant Tyler Malbrooke

Now that there was a cure to the plague everyone was healthy again, Stormy wanted to spend time with Tyler. So, she invited him to have dinner with her in her quarters. This time she was going for comfort food. And right now, that was spaghetti and chocolate cake.

After the ordeal with plague had ended all Tyler wanted was the longest sonic shower in history and to lock himself in his quarters. Being on the Bridge for that long without leaving worked but it took its toll. The invite from Stormy was a welcome respite and he accepted without…

» Pass marks

Mission: Wolf in the Fold: Hide and Seek
Posted on Mon Nov 3rd, 2025 @ 7:08pm by Lieutenant Ayryn Trynn M.D. & Lieutenant JG Caitlyn MacRae

Amid ongoing crew evaluations, some of which she had brought forward in light of the previous mission, Lieutenant Trynn had kept herself occupied during since the mission briefing. Unlike her colleagues in the medical bay, she could do little to prepare for whatever they would face when the former prisoners came aboard. And so she continued with business as usual. For now, that meant meeting another newcomer to the Thunderbird crew.

Aside from a new commanding officer, there had been a handful of personnel changes - mostly amongst the lower decks and enlisted crew. For now, her attention was on…

» Conversations

Mission: Wolf in the Fold: Hide and Seek
Posted on Thu Oct 30th, 2025 @ 4:08pm by Captain Rylan Gray & Lieutenant Commander Harrison Knox & Chief Petty Officer Gildran Trusk

Rylan sat on the sofa, propped up by pillows, with a cup of Yorkshire tea close at hand and listened. The Admiral had been speaking for some time now, working his way around to the news, and, truth to be told, he was grateful for the respite. When it came, nothing more than he had already anticipated, he signaled his agreement and ended the conversation. It took him a few minutes, to summon the energy to send messages to his remarkable yeoman and his First Officer.

Both men of reputable punctuality, it was little surprised for Knox to find himself…