A contemporary and versatile upgrade to one of Starfleet's most legendary explorers, Lakota serves proudly as the flagship of Lakota Squadron, spearheading the squadron's exploration of deep space and beyond, whilst proudly flying Starfleet's flag around the Federation.
USS Lakota is an Excelsior-II-class heavy cruiser assigned as the flagship of the Fourth Fleet’s Lakota Squadron. Continuing a long and proud legacy, she is the fourth vessel to bear the proud Lakota name. Representing a contemporary and versatile upgrade to the iconic Excelsior-class starships of yesteryear, she is a versatile ship taking on a path of her own in these challenging times, operating in some of the most dangerous areas of the galaxy.
Having bounced back from the loss of their captain during the deadly Frontier Day disaster, the crew found new life when merged with new colleagues from aboard the Hathaway, and with Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir at the helm, only for her tenure to end after revelations about her personal life became public. With trust and belief at an all-time low, Starfleet returns a familiar face to the ship in the form of the personable Captain Giarvar Kauhn. The appointment of Commander Kerina Marten as XO, someone believed to be the architect of Nazir’s downfall, ensures that another period of transition results in increased tensions, with clashes between old and new personnel threatening to ruin the harmony found under the Nazir regime. Can Kauhn balance his commitments and restore the crew’s belief and hope for the future as Lakota tackles some of its most dangerous missions yet.
The stories of Lakota Squadron are rated 2-2-2 for mature subject matter, including some moderate violence, language and sexual content.
Commanding Officer
Executive Officer
Strategic Operations Officer
Second Officer
Chief Engineering Officer
Chief Science Officer
Chief Flight Operations Officer
Chief Tactical Operations Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Counsellor
Assistant Flight Operations Officer
Assistant Engineering Officer
Assistant Operations Officer
Assistant Tactical Operations Officer
Assistant Science Officer
1 November 2024
USS Hypatia, USS Lakota (Archive) and USS Proteus (Archive)
Having a starship without a Captain was like a sailing ship without a rudder – no ability to steer its way in any direction and left at a standstill. That had been the fate of Lakota ever since her commanding officer had resigned and her executive had been promoted elsewhere. Commander [...]
29 October 2024
USS Hypatia, USS Lakota (Archive) and USS Proteus (Archive)
Proteus, a sea-god of Greek mythology capable of foretelling the future, and a fitting name for one of Starfleet’s newest vessels intended to bring the Fourth Fleet into the 25th century. In the short time that the ship had been in service, it had experienced some of the most challenging times in [...]
29 October 2024
USS Hypatia, USS Lakota (Archive) and USS Proteus (Archive)
The dark, gloomy night drew in as my family and I lay in the dimly lit tent. The sky was crystal clear, and so was the space around us. At least that’s what we thought… Terrifying sounds began to emanate from the distant treeline. We thought it would be wise to investigate, to make sure that [...]
20 October 2024
Episode 3: The Eridanus Enigma
Deep Space 11 (Archive), USS Lakota (Archive) and USS Proteus (Archive)
Peace had been hard to come by in recent days, even in the late hours where she had been able to get into a REM cycle, so finding things to occupy her had proven critical in staying refreshed. Strolling the promenade of Deep Space 11 had brought a surprising respite the evening following the trial, [...]
Bravo Fleet
