USS Independence

Defiant-class • NCC-81358 • Redemption Exploratory Cruiser DivisionSirius Expeditionary Squadron • Fourth Fleet • Managed by ADM Alexander Beckett

The USS Independence (NCC-81358) is a part of Sirius Expeditionary Squadron’s tactical division. A small, fast escort ship under the command of Captain Gus Tycho, the Independence undertakes scouting, patrol, and reconnaissance missions in troubled regions, or provides escort and protection for larger or more specialised vessels in dangerous areas. Beyond this, Independence and her crew take the lead on peacekeeping and law enforcement operations.

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Sirius Expeditionary Squadron

Sirius Expeditionary Squadron is a unit centered around the Odyssey-class USS Sirius under the command of Commodore Matt Rourke and oversight of Director of Squadron Operations Vice Admiral Owen Morgan. Sirius Squadron stands ready to deploy outside or at the fringes of Federation territory at short notice to respond to emerging situations across the galaxy. With multiple versatile and powerful ships at its disposal, the squadron can operate independently and without support for extended periods, and is flexible enough to face a range of missions, including under volatile circumstances where objectives and conditions can quickly change. While this profile often leads Sirius Squadron to respond to geopolitical crises, the unit’s versatility make it equally suited emergent scientific investigations.

The HQ unit is organised around the Sirius herself, supported by her attached ship Alhabor, and the headquarters of Gateway Station. Five additional divisions provide specialist support:

The divisions may deploy independently or in support of one another, depending on operational needs.

To follow the main stories of Sirius Squadron, visit the USS Endeavour Command page.

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Squadron Commands

Endeavour Explorer Division

Liberty Science and Exploration Division

Memphis Research Cruiser Division

Redemption Exploratory Cruiser Division

Tannhäuser Operations and Outreach Division

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Crew Manifest

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30 May 2023

Falls the Shadow - 17

Falls the Shadow

USS Independence

He’d hoped he was wrong. Hoped there’d been some last-second update on intel that reached Jericho before it reached Harrian. That this was why Harrian had been talking about Independence’s original mission while Vornar came to the bridge and told them they had new orders. But the [...]

26 May 2023

Falls the Shadow - 14

Falls the Shadow

USS Independence

‘I don’t know what you expect me to do about it, Cal.’ Rosewood reached across the corner desk in his quarters for his morning smoothie, and slouched back in his chair, still in his workout gear. ‘They won’t let me in to see him.’ The handsome features of Commander Harrian Cal on the [...]