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USS Mackenzie is an Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet.

Construction and Launch

The USS Mackenzie was a long serving Excelsior class and was approved to be upgraded to the Excelsior II class in January of 2392. Construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394. Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395, and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. The USS Mackenzie was assigned to Task Force 47 in October 2400 and operated in the Thomar Expanse. In February 2400, she was assigned to Task Force 72.

Naming

She was named after Sir Alexander Mackenzie, a Scottish explorer and fur trader known for accomplishing the first crossing of North America in 1793.

Design and Layout

The Mackenzie was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned. Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher-ranked officer and serve the day-to-day functions needed. The ship was able to engage in saucer separation mode with a smaller more intimate battle bridge available for use.

History

The Mackenzie has been to the Delta Quadrant twice. Once to face the Devore Imperium, and twice to track and trace the activity of a Borg Sphere. The second outing resulted in the death of the Chief Engineer in 2401. The ship and its crew has built a reputation of not backing down from a fight. The ship has been through challenging adventures - facing the the lost Dominion fleet in extraordinary fashion. The ship was nearly crashed into the Janoor Colony by Janoor Cult members and a rouge Starfleet officer. She is often referred to by long time crew as "The Mack". As of 2401, Mackenzie has had three captains.

Support Craft

The Mackenzie is equipped in the following fashion.

Shuttlebays	2
Shuttles	10
Runabouts	2

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

2.15.2395-4.20.2400: Captain Alexandra "The Hammer" Pantuso
- At age 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
10.16.2400 - 02.05.2401: Captain Ambrose Harris
- Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS Edinburgh. Dies on 02.05.2401, murdered by Devore Imperium Officer Pantheon.
02.06.2401 - 9.15.2401 : Captain Wren Walton
- Transferred from Starfleet Command

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 | name = Mackenzie
 | prefix = USS
-| image = [[File:ExcelsiorIIclass.jpg]]
+| image = [[File:Mackenzie1.png]]
 | registry = NCC-14935
 | class = Excelsior II
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 | destroyed =
 | unit =
-| taskforce = Task Force 72
+| taskforce =
-| taskgroup = Task Group 21
+| taskgroup =
 | squadron =
 | role = Heavy Cruiser
-| co = [[bfms char:76187|Captain Wren Walton]]
+| co =
-| xo = [[bfms char:68395|Commander T'saath]]
+| xo =
 | dedication =
 }}
-'''USS ''Mackenzie''''' is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser]] assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of [[bfms_char:76187/|Captain Wren Walton]].
+'''USS ''Mackenzie''''' is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser]] assigned to the Fourth Fleet.
-=== Ship History ===
+=== Construction and Launch ===
-The USS ''Mackenzie'' began construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394.  Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395 and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. She is named after Alexander Slidell MacKenzie, an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Many ships over the years have carried the name in honor of MacKenzie and his legacy. Her story has just begun.
+The ''USS Mackenzie'' was a long serving Excelsior class and was approved to be upgraded to the Excelsior II class in January of 2392. Construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394.  Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395, and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. The USS ''Mackenzie'' was assigned to [[Task Force 47]] in October 2400 and operated in the [[Thomar Expanse]]. In February 2400, she was assigned to [[Task Force 72|Task Force 72.]]
-=== Design and Layout ===
+==== Naming ====
-The Mackenzie was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned.  Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher-ranked officer if needed but also serve the day-to-day functions needed.  The ship is able to engage saucer separation mode.
+She was named after [[wikipedia:Alexander_Mackenzie_(explorer)|'''Sir Alexander Mackenzie''']], a Scottish explorer and fur trader known for accomplishing the first crossing of North America in 1793.
-[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c6-01.jpg|left|thumb|224x224px|The Helm and Tactical Station]]
-==== The Bridge ====
+==== Design and Layout ====
-The bridge of the USS ''Mackenzie'' has been refit once in 2400 by Chief Engineer Katsumi Okada at the direction of Captain Harris.  Two consoles were installed in the secondary command chairs and the lighting and carpet colors were changed.  All chairs on the bridge are equipped with the latest restraints to ensure safety during turbulent situations.
+The ''Mackenzie'' was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned.  Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher-ranked officer and serve the day-to-day functions needed.  The ship was able to engage in saucer separation mode with a smaller more intimate battle bridge available for use.
-[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c5-01.jpg|left|thumb|228x228px|The three rear Tactical stations]]
-The helm and tactical stations are at the front of the bridge to allow for concentrated efforts between the two departments.  The chairs are able to smoothly shift as needed.
-The three consoles in the rear of the bridge behind the center command chairs are additional tactical stations that are manned during Red Alert scenarios where Battle Stations have been called.
+==== History ====
+The ''Mackenzie'' has been to the Delta Quadrant twice.  Once to face the Devore Imperium, and twice to track and trace the activity of a Borg Sphere.  The second outing resulted in the death of the Chief Engineer in 2401.  The ship and its crew has built a reputation of not backing down from a fight. The ship has been through challenging adventures - facing the the lost Dominion fleet in extraordinary fashion.  The ship was nearly crashed into the Janoor Colony by Janoor Cult members and a rouge Starfleet officer.  She is often referred to by long time crew as "The Mack".  As of 2401, Mackenzie has had three captains.
-==== Battle Bridge / Secondary Bridge ====
-[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-thunderchild-bridge-cutaway (1).jpg|left|thumb|177x177px|The Mackenzie Battle Bridge]]
-The ''Mackenzie'''s battle bridge was designed to function as a full bridge and as such was modelled in a smaller ship's command center.
-==== Main Engineering ====
-For the Excelsior II ships, Engineering is less complex which allows for a smaller engine room.  Much of the extensive core is hidden but accessible using Jefferies tubes.  A master systems display is central to the room with consoles and stations on either side of the core.  The Chief Engineering officer and Assistant Chief Engineer's office is adjacent to Main Engineering.[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-potemkin-engineering-cutaway-1024x870.jpg|left|thumb|178x178px|Main Engineering]]
-==== Crew Mess ====
-[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c2-01.jpg|thumb|233x233px|"Heart of the Mack"]]
-The crew mess was known as "Heart of the Mack" as it was at the heart of the ship with massive windows looking out into space.  The woman in charge of the "Heart" was Tennessee Tarkana a fifty year old woman who's retirement included enlisting with Starfleet to help run station bars and ship lounges.  She is outspoken, unhinged, and unapologetic in everything she does.  She came with the Mackenzie when Harris took command.
-==== Officer's Lounge / Mess ====
-[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-uss-potemkin-observation-lounge-cutaway.jpg|left|thumb|202x202px|The Officer's  Lounge]]
-The Mackenzie's Officer Mess is on Deck 1 for bridge and senior staff only.  There's a cook assigned to the room and it is designed to be a place for the senior staff and bridge crew to wind down or simply relax.  The large windows give a good view of the stars and it is generally a quiet place for study, relaxation, or a quiet game at one of the tables.
-=== Operational History ===
-The USS ''Mackenzie'' was assigned to [[Task Force 47]] in October 2400 and operated in the [[Thomar Expanse]]. In February 2400 she is assigned to [[Task Force 72|Task Force 72.]]
-==== Back to Work ====
-The newly promoted Captain Harris and his crew [https://bravofleet.com/mission/64966 picked up various missions] from 10.16.2400 to 10.31.2400.
-==== Blood Dilithium ====
-During the events of the [[Blood Dilithium]] situation in the [[Delta Quadrant]], the ''Mackenzie'' was assigned to assist and support the sector from '''11.1.2400 to 12.1.2400.'''  Their missions are contained within the "[https://bravofleet.com/stories?_mission=64941 Wayward Sons]" mission file.  During this time the ''Mackenzie'' and her crew experienced first-hand the brutality of the [[Delta Quadrant]] from the [[Devore Imperium]], the Voth, and more.
-==== The Island of the Damned ====
-The crew is asked to assist the Palasa Transport Group with a situation that has them concerned enough to reach out to Starfleet.  A mystery of Jade Dilithium and a prison planet form the mission, [https://bravofleet.com/mission/68365 "The Island of the Damned]".
-===== The Last of Our Kind =====
-The USS Mackenzie was moved to [[Task Force 72]] and dispatched to search a sector of space with an odd signal.  The mission [https://bravofleet.com/mission/72851 "The Last of Our Kind"] begins.
 === Support Craft ===
-The Mackenzie is equipped in the following fashion.
+The ''Mackenzie'' is equipped in the following fashion.
 {| class="wikitable"
 |Shuttlebays
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 |2
 |}
-The two [[Runabouts]] are New Atlantic.  They are named Winona and New York.
-The ten [[Shuttlepods|shuttles]] are:
-# Type 14 Shuttle - Slidell
-# Type 14 Shuttle - Alexander
-# Type 14 Shuttle - Formosa
-# Type 14 Shuttle - January
-# Type 12 Shuttle - June
-# Type 12 Shuttle - Hartford
-# Type 12 Shuttle -  Kenting
-# Type 12 Shuttle - Rover
-# Type 10 Shuttle - Sumter
-# Type 10 Shuttle - Morris
 ===Notable Crew===
 ====Commanding Officers====
 *2.15.2395-4.20.2400: '''Captain Alexandra "The Hammer" Pantuso'''
-**At the age of 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
+**At age 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
 *[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 10.16.2400 - 02.05.2401]: [[bfms char:52884|'''Captain Ambrose Harris''']]
 **Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS ''Edinburgh.'' Dies on 02.05.2401, murdered by Devore Imperium Officer Pantheon.
-*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 02.06.2401 - Present] : '''[[bfms_char:76187/|Captain Wren Walton]]'''
+*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 02.06.2401 - 9.15.2401] : '''[[bfms_char:76187/|Captain Wren Walton]]'''
 **Transferred from Starfleet Command