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.
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Commanding Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Executive Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Security-Tactical/2XO
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Medical Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Counselor
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Engineering Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Operations Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Intelligence Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Infiltration Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Assistant Chief Counselor
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ID: 1644 | |
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JAG Corps Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Flight Control Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Damage Control Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Tactical Readiness Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Computer Systems Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Security Team Leader
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ID: 1644 | |
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Security Support Lifeform
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ID: 1644 | |
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Stellar Cartographer
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ID: 1644 |
12 September 2025
USS Cardinal
Lieutenant Sohjeg Prun felt lighter on his feet than usual. His recent promotion had been small by rank increase, but not in spirit. The second full pip on his collar seemed to shine extra bright. The rank insignia was a quiet reminder that someone had believed in him. He carried that thought with [...]
12 September 2025
USS Cardinal
Captain Raku Mobra rose to his feet. The leather of his chair creaked faintly as he stepped down to stand at the heart of the command well. He drew in a long breath, then spoke with crisp finality. “Hail the lead vessel.” The channel opened as the bridge seemed to hold its collective [...]
11 September 2025
USS Cardinal
“Captain,” Lt. JG Itata sh’Zeles’s voice carried across the bridge with urgency. “The Breen vessels are on pace to intercept. They’ve increased to warp nine-point-seven. Thirty minutes remain until they reach us.” The chief intelligence officer’s white pixie cut shimmered as her [...]
7 September 2025
USS Cardinal
The bridge of the USS Cardinal hummed with the low vibration of the starship’s systems. Gentle light filtered indirectly from overhead panels. Classic LCARS style duty stations flickered alongside attentive officers. It had been thirty-five minutes since the start of Alpha Shift. Ship [...]
Bravo Fleet
