USS Io

Luna-class • NCC-80105 • Io Light Explorer Squadron • Fourth Fleet • Managed by FCAPT Callen Varro

The USS Io (NCC-80105) is a Luna-class light explorer assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of Captain Silas Crowe. Serving as the flagship of the Io Light Explorer Division, the ship was commissioned in 2379, named for the mythological figure whose story embodies resilience and transformation. Like its namesake, Io has weathered adversity and emerged stronger, continuing its mission with steadfast determination.

In the wake of the 250th Frontier Day, Starfleet was left fractured, reeling from a catastrophe that devastated much of its fleet, claimed countless lives, and shook the foundation of trust within the Federation. The months that followed were marked by grief, paranoia, and a struggle to rebuild. Yet through it all, the crew of the USS Io endured. They became a symbol of perseverance, a reminder that even in the darkest times, Starfleet’s mission—to explore, to seek out new life, to forge peace—must continue.

Now, Io is more vigilant than ever. Tasked with deep-space exploration, scientific discovery, and diplomatic outreach, it operates at the fringes of the known galaxy, pushing beyond the familiar into the vast unknown. The ship’s crew stands ready to meet the challenges of a galaxy still recovering from recent upheaval, offering aid to those in need, extending a hand to new allies, and defending the ideals of the Federation where they are most threatened.

With every mission, the USS Io carries Starfleet’s enduring spirit forward, boldly going where no one has gone before.

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Io Light Explorer Squadron

Squadron Commands

USS Io

Luna-class Light Explorer
NCC-80105

USS Adventure

Duderstadt-class Fast Cruiser
NCC-96133

USS Medea

Gagarin-class Heavy Escort
NCC-97937

USS Pike

Shran-class Escort
NCC-89958

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Crew Manifest

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24 July 2025

Welcome to Camp Qapla' - Team 1

Camp Qapla' : The Great Khitomer Challenge!

USS Blythe, USS Culver City, USS Decker, USS Echelon, USS Io, USS Leif Erikson, USS Medea, USS Resolute and USS da Vinci

Tanna watched the Klingons disappear into the trees. She stood with her face to the sky and her eyes closed, wondering vaguely why she had decided to put her name down on that signup sheet. After a moment, she exhaled deeply, then turned to the person holding the bag. “What did they give [...]

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16 July 2025

Welcome to Camp Qapla' - 2

Camp Qapla' : The Great Khitomer Challenge!

USS Blythe, USS Culver City, USS Decker, USS Echelon, USS Io, USS Leif Erikson, USS Medea, USS Resolute and USS da Vinci

The smell of tooled leather met her nose as Captain Jaya Thorne stood holding the bag that was shoved into her hands, watching the Klingons rush towards the trees. She took a deep breath of the fresh, boreal air, then turned to the group she was with, and asked, “Who knows how to start a [...]

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12 July 2025

USS Culver City: Taking a Breather

Camp Qapla' : The Great Khitomer Challenge!

USS Blythe, USS Culver City, USS Decker, USS Echelon, USS Io, USS Leif Erikson, USS Medea, USS Resolute and USS da Vinci

“Sir?” Ensign K’lev crawled out from under the half-exploded antimatter containment master control panel he was trying to repair.  Looking up, he saw a crewman standing there, holding a PADD.  “What is it?” he asked, mildly irritated at the disturbance; he’d finally been making some [...]

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12 July 2025

Time For a Break

Camp Qapla' : The Great Khitomer Challenge!

USS Blythe, USS Culver City, USS Decker, USS Echelon, USS Io, USS Leif Erikson, USS Medea, USS Resolute and USS da Vinci

Captain Jaya Thorne leaned against her desk, arms folded, watching the planet Raeya slowly drift past her window. Fourth Fleet Command had sent a message a few days ago, ordering shore leave for all crew, and Jaya had the task of coming up with an idea for anyone who didn’t already have plans, [...]

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