USS Lakota (NCC-42768)

Lakota discovers a ruined research facility where genetic experiments have led to the creation of several dangerous beings, sparking ethical debates and moral dilemmas among the crew. Can they contain the situation before it turns into a catastrophe of epic proportions?

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Excelsior II-class • NCC-42768 • Task Force 17

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 have found new life under the command of Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, restoring their belief and hope for the future. Together, Captain and crew complete their shakedown, and venture beyond the borders of Federation space as the tumultuous Demilitarised Zone threatens to unravel and bring an end to a near two-decade long peace process…

Lakota’s Debut Mission     Buran’s Debut Mission     Osiris’ Debut Mission

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The stories of Lakota Squadron are rated 2-2-2 for mature subject matter, including some moderate violence, language and sexual content.

Avatars in this squadron are personal commissions, or located at Sci-Fi Avatars or Free Use from STPMA.

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28 April 2024

8 - Any Means Necessary

USS Lakota: Episode 1: Ethical Frontier

A fist smashing into a computer terminal caused the majority of the group to jump, especially the fragile Ensign who had been assigned from the Lakota's science department. Once her heart slid down her oesophagus and back into its normal position, the biologist shot her Trill counterpart a look [...]

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28 April 2024

7 - Guess who's coming to dinner?

USS Lakota: Episode 1: Ethical Frontier

To say that Keziah had worn a hole in the carpet behind the tactical station with her pacing was perhaps an overstatement, but not by much. She'd been pacing ever since contact had been lost with the shuttle almost a quarter of an hour ago, and with sensors unable to penetrate whatever was down [...]

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23 April 2024

6 - Not even Astral Aegis could prevent this...

USS Lakota: Episode 1: Ethical Frontier

“I quite like the idea of ‘Quantum Vanguard’…"Dazia scoffed and shook her head vigorously, foot planted to spin her chair from side to side. “We're not a vanguard. ”Sounds too sciency, and we aren't all scientists," the Trill told the rest of the team. “What about Warp [...]

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4 April 2024

5 - A Hazard in Waiting

USS Lakota: Episode 1: Ethical Frontier

Captain's log, supplemental. Lakota Squadron has arrived at the former Demilitarised Zone. Each vessel in the group has taken up position at prearranged coordinates and our missions are underway. Lakota is continuing at impulse power to the Quasaris system. We've been transmitting coded hails [...]

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