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.
| Name | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Commanding Officer
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Executive Officer
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Security-Tactical/2XO
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Medical Officer
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Counselor
|
|
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Engineering Officer
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Operations Officer
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Intelligence Officer
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Infiltration Specialist
|
|
ID: 1644 | |
|
Assistant Chief Counselor
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
JAG Corps Officer
|
|
ID: 1644 | |
|
Chief Flight Control Officer
|
|
ID: 1644 | |
|
Damage Control Specialist
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Tactical Readiness Officer
|
|
ID: 1644 | |
|
Computer Systems Specialist
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Security Team Leader
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Security Support Lifeform
|
 |
ID: 1644 | |
|
Stellar Cartographer
|
ID: 1644 |
3 September 2025
USS Cardinal
Lt. Cmdr. M’kath cradled a small ceramic mug as though it might quiet the unease in his chest. The thick, bitter beverage known as baghol was a drink warriors used to settle themselves after battle. It could also help steel one’s nerves before tough times. No battlefield stood before the [...]
1 September 2025
USS Cardinal
Beyond tall panoramic windowpanes, the lights of distant stars winked and dimmed. This new restaurant was barely announced. The place known as Zawtay’s was tucked quietly into the ring of establishments around the tenth floor of the saucer section. For the moment, it was nearly empty. Tables [...]
1 September 2025
Captain's Log - Cutting the Border's Edge
USS Cardinal
The voice of Captain Raku Mobra began in a reflective tone. “Captain’s Log, Stardate 79666.76 The USS Cardinal has left orbit of Janoor III and resumed its duties along the Breen border. For the first time in several months, the crew seems to be operating at a higher rhythm than I can [...]
21 August 2025
Combat Readiness - Until the Last Spark
USS Cardinal
The holodeck’s hum carried in the background like the faint heartbeat of the simulated ship itself. The ridge officers of Gamma shift were sprawled across the holodeck’s simulated bridge of the USS Cardinal. Each crewmember manned their console throughout the haze of a monotonous shift. [...]
Bravo Fleet
