The USS Cardinal is moored in orbit of Janoor III. A team of specialists recently joined them after completing an isolated survey mission on a class-L planet. Everything seems like fun under the sun. A housing request from an executive draws concern from the security chief.
Four historic naval vessels have carried the name USS Cardinal. Each ship was a mine countermeasures vessel that utilized advanced sensors to detect waterborne explosives. A major part of the Cardinal’s mission today is to watch Starfleet’s flank for all manner of anomalies.
The USS Cardinal embodies the Federation’s commitment to scientific advancement and humanitarian support to its frontier worlds. The Nebula-class vessel can adapt to the diverse challenges faced along Starfleet’s edge. It is most often equipped with a sensor pod that extends its scanning capabilities across an entire sector with microscopic precision. The craft is a critical early-warning and survey platform when it operates in contested or uncharted regions. Identifying dangerous spatial phenomena is a major responsibility. Information gathered can also be used for intelligence or counterinsurgency purposes. When deployed with her hospital or fighter pod, the vessel shifts seamlessly into roles ranging from colony medical relief to border security reinforcement.
Missions operate at the crossroads between exploration and defense. Cardinal xenobotany and environmental science divisions coordinate closely with civilian terraformer teams to prepare and preserve new colonial sites. The astrophysics department investigates stellar anomalies that could pose dangers or yield scientific opportunities. When crises emerge, the ship’s medical response team and colony-focused aid units stand ready to offer support. Crewmembers offer stability and assistance where local infrastructure falters.
Engineering and Operations personnel are trained in recovery and service operations. These officers can help technicians from developing Federation states upgrade to the latest standards. Taskings facing these teams range from fleet repairs to construction.
Operation of the USS Cardinal falls into Task Force 21’s greater goal of stabilizing the volatile regions under her watchful eye.
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Commanding Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Executive Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Security-Tactical/2XO
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Medical Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Counselor
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Engineering Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Operations Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Intelligence Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Infiltration Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Assistant Chief Counselor
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ID: 1644 | |
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JAG Corps Officer
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Chief Flight Control Officer
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Damage Control Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Tactical Readiness Officer
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Computer Systems Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Security Team Leader
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ID: 1644 | |
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Security Support Lifeform
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ID: 1644 | |
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Stellar Cartographer
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ID: 1644 |
9 August 2025
Montana Station, USS Cardinal, USS Morro Bay, USS Ulysses, USS Unification and USS Zephyr
The jagged crown of Resistance Mountain glimmered under the late afternoon sun. Its steep slopes swept in layers of soft powder that caught the light like frost-laced silk. The biting air was dry, yet thin enough to make every breath feel earned. Below the summit, Renewal Mountain Resort sprawled [...]
9 August 2025
Montana Station, USS Cardinal, USS Morro Bay, USS Ulysses, USS Unification and USS Zephyr
The settlement of Lanea spread outward from its commercial district in a grid of stone, steel and glass. Mushroom-shaped towers rose from within the tangle. Their slender stems of polished alloy supported broad, marble or glass domes that caught the late afternoon light. Massive structures [...]
8 August 2025
Montana Station, USS Cardinal, USS Morro Bay, USS Ulysses, USS Unification and USS Zephyr
The transporter station sat two blocks south of the festival grounds. It was wrapped in low, arched glass like a hive swollen with energy. Wide footpaths funneled travelers through its entrance. The crowd thickened near the doors. Children tugged at adults. Officers off-duty still wore rank pips on [...]
7 August 2025
Montana Station, USS Cardinal, USS Morro Bay, USS Ulysses, USS Unification and USS Zephyr
Tall trees ringed the grassy park at Lanea’s edge. Their leafy, green branches gently swayed in a warm breeze. The festival grounds stretched wide across rolling lawns. Vibrant food shuttles and tents in bold swaths of blue, gold, and maroon lined the walkways. Each offered a unique dish from [...]
Bravo Fleet
