A script-based series set in the time after Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where the Federation is existing in a state of relative peace, the Dominion War over, but the rebuilding efforts still ongoing, as Starfleet recovers and continues with it’s main mission of exploration throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.
But with the advent of peace, comes the testing of the waters by various nefarious individuals, who look upon the end of hostilities as an opportunity to once again stretch forth and make their own mark.
But with the advent of peace, comes the testing of the waters by various nefarious individuals, who look upon the end of hostilities as an opportunity to once again stretch forth and make their own mark.
The Starship Courageous, NCC-41976, an older fourth-generation Excelsior-class vessel, was due to be decommissioned until the losses from Dominion attacks caused Starfleet Command to recall many older ships and retrofit them with more advanced weaponry in an effort to keep the enemy forces back. After taking part in the final decisive battle at Cardassia Prime, and taking severe damage to both ship and crew, the Courageous was practically rebuilt from the keel up in order to keep Starfleet with serviceable ships. Once the refit was complete, the ship was assigned to the Astraeus Sector, an area that was one of the first areas colonized as a newly-formed Federation spread out into the stars. During the final months of the Dominion War, various cartels of the Orion Syndicate made a move into the area, forcing those colonies left to fend for themselves into a protection racket.
The re-assignment of a modified Excelsior-class cruiser, the largest ship ever assigned permanently to the antiquated station’s purview, was to send a message to those in the area that any belief that the Federation is weakened by the war would be in error.
It has NOT been as successful as Starfleet Command hoped.
A random attack leaves the Courageous badly damaged, it’s captain dead, and crew demoralised, so Starfleet is quick to assign a new commanding officer, with orders to pacify the region at all costs. But with the crew unsure of their new C.O., not to mention the new officers she has also brought onboard, the mission will not be an easy one.
It has NOT been as successful as Starfleet Command hoped.
A random attack leaves the Courageous badly damaged, it’s captain dead, and crew demoralised, so Starfleet is quick to assign a new commanding officer, with orders to pacify the region at all costs. But with the crew unsure of their new C.O., not to mention the new officers she has also brought onboard, the mission will not be an easy one.
Photo-manipulations/Title Cards by Jonathan Crosby-Bromley at DeviantArt
Original label graphics by Darrin McCann
Bridge Images by Rekkert at DeviantArt
USS Courageous background by Jetfreak-7 at DeviantArt
Original label graphics by Darrin McCann
Bridge Images by Rekkert at DeviantArt
USS Courageous background by Jetfreak-7 at DeviantArt