USS Hypatia (NCC-91825)

On the surface, Hypatia is a modern and sought-after posting, serving as the scientific research arm of Lakota Squadron Behind the scenes, she serves as a clandestine reconnaissance unit, gathering intelligence on life behind the borders of one of the galaxies most enigmatic species...

USS Hypatia

Sutherland-class • NCC-91825 • Task Force 17

In the vast expanse of space, where exploration meets discovery, the USS Hypatia emerges as a beacon of scientific inquiry and innovation. Named after the renowned ancient mathematician and philosopher, Hypatia symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment that echoes across the centuries.

As the third vessel to proudly bear the name in Starfleet’s illustrious history, she was launched in the wake of Frontier Day, a pivotal moment marking a new era for all. Under the command of Captain James Ryan, the crew sets forth on its mission to push the boundaries of scientific understanding. With its state-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge research facilities, and a diverse crew of experts from across the Federation, the Hypatia is poised to unlock the secrets of the universe and inspire generations to come.

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

Lakota Heavy Cruiser Squadron

Lakota Heavy Cruiser Squadron, or, informally, Lakota Squadron, is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet’s Task Force 17, centered on the adventures of several starships and their crew as they carry out a wide variety of critical missions across Federation space and beyond. Formed in the aftermath of Frontier Day 2401, Lakota Squadron is composed of three starships capable of carrying out the various roles and responsibilities dictated by the mandate of the United Federation of Planets. The composition of vessels assigned to the squadron is such that virtually any objective can be completed, whether within the confines of Federation space, or far from safety in far-flung areas of the known galaxy.

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24 November 2024

6 - Tied on the end of a string

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Captain and XO alike had looked over numerous sensor readouts, recommendations from their team and had discussed several options during their strategy meeting, but everything came back to the same conclusion; the Orion Syndicate had Borg technology, and Proteus couldn’t let them keep it. Whilst [...]

14 November 2024

5 - Lifting the Veil

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Experiencing rough seas was a hazard of any ship travelling the cosmos, but Kiras had not been joking when she said travelling the gaseous cloud wouldn’t be easy. Reverberations could be felt across the ship as the deck plating rumbled through the distortions. With the explosive reactions proving [...]

10 November 2024

3 - Signal from Beyond

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Preceded by a brilliant flash of blinding light, the Echelon-class light cruiser Proteus emerged from warp and quickly adjusted to her new location, staring down the enormous gaseous anomaly ahead of them. Everyone on the crew had seen nebulae before, studied them before, but this was unlike [...]

6 November 2024

4 - Latinum for your thoughts

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Standing in the doorway of the observation lounge, blocking the view from the bridge, Lakota’s newest crewmember hugged the large data PADD she was carrying against her chest, intently watching the scene before her. There was much to learn about her new assignment and her Captain in particular, [...]