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}}'''Fourth Fleet Operations''' is responsible for the logistics and assignments of the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth Fleet's]] starships, starbases, and other assets, overseeing operational matters for the fleet's | }}'''Fourth Fleet Operations''' is responsible for the logistics and assignments of the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth Fleet's]] starships, starbases, and other assets, overseeing operational matters for the fleet's five [[Task Forces]], the [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group|Expeditionary Group]], the [[Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group|Forward Support Group]], Fourth Fleet Headquarters ([[Starbase Bravo]]), and [[Fourth Fleet Training Command]]. This office carries out the directives of the fleet's most senior leadership and handles many of the day-to-day activities that keep the fleet staffed, supplied, and mission-ready. | ||
== Organization == | == Organization == | ||
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The majority of the Fourth Fleet's starships are divided into five task forces, each of which has a specific mandate to oversee an aspect of the Fourth Fleet's operations throughout the galaxy. Each task force is further sub-divided into two task groups. Some task groups also contain squadrons. Fleet Operations handles both disseminating assignments to the appropriate task force to carry out the orders of the [[Bravo Fleet Commanding Officer|Fleet Admiral]] and ensuring that each Task Force is properly staffed and equipped. | The majority of the Fourth Fleet's starships are divided into five task forces, each of which has a specific mandate to oversee an aspect of the Fourth Fleet's operations throughout the galaxy. Each task force is further sub-divided into two task groups. Some task groups also contain squadrons. Fleet Operations handles both disseminating assignments to the appropriate task force to carry out the orders of the [[Bravo Fleet Commanding Officer|Fleet Admiral]] and ensuring that each Task Force is properly staffed and equipped. | ||
==== Independent Ships ==== | |||
''The ships in this section count as [[Logistics Office Policy#4.2 — Task Unit Assets|Task Unit Assets]] for the Fourth Fleet, and can be used by members for cameos in their stories, following the guidance [[Using Task Unit Assets|here]].'' | |||
Several ships report directly to Fourth Fleet Command. They are responsible for missions of a specialised nature, or provide swift support to ships of the Fourth Fleet whenever needed. They include: | |||
* [[USS Caliburn|USS ''Caliburn'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan-''class]] light explorer | |||
* [[USS Susan B. Anthony|USS ''Susan B. Anthony'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] exploratory cruiser | |||
* [[USS Kwolek|USS ''Kwolek'']], an [[Edison Class|''Edison''-class]] heavy frigate | |||
==== Independent Squadrons & Divisions ==== | ==== Independent Squadrons & Divisions ==== | ||
''The ships listed in this section are the squadrons, divisions, and commands of Bravo Fleet senior staff members, and should not be used without permission.'' | |||
Several squadrons and divisions exist outside of the Task Force structure, reporting directly to Fourth Fleet Operations for missions of a specialized or sensitive nature. These squadrons often undertake missions directly for department heads, the deputy commander, or the commander. They include: | Several squadrons and divisions exist outside of the Task Force structure, reporting directly to Fourth Fleet Operations for missions of a specialized or sensitive nature. These squadrons often undertake missions directly for department heads, the deputy commander, or the commander. They include: | ||
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**[[USS James Hutton|USS ''James Hutton'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer | **[[USS James Hutton|USS ''James Hutton'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer | ||
**[[USS Venture|USS ''Venture'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser | **[[USS Venture|USS ''Venture'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser | ||
**[[Deep Space 2]], a [[Unity Class|''Unity-''class]] starbase | |||
*[[Arcturus Squadron|Arcturus Wayfinding Squadron]] | *[[Arcturus Squadron|Arcturus Wayfinding Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | **[[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | ||
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**[[USS Buran|USS ''Buran'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout | **[[USS Buran|USS ''Buran'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout | ||
**[[Olympia Station]], a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] starbase | **[[Olympia Station]], a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] starbase | ||
**[[USS Pallas|USS ''Pallas'',]] a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] explorer | ***[[USS Nellie Bly|USS ''Nellie Bly'']], a [[Challenger Class|''Challenger''-class]] light cruiser | ||
***[[USS Thomas Paine|USS ''Thomas Paine'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class]] frigate | |||
**[[USS Pallas|USS ''Pallas'',]] a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] long-range explorer | |||
**[[USS Renown|USS ''Renown'']], an [[Akira Class|''Akira''-class]] heavy cruiser | **[[USS Renown|USS ''Renown'']], an [[Akira Class|''Akira''-class]] heavy cruiser | ||
**[[USS Saturn|USS ''Saturn'']], a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland-''class]] research cruiser | **[[USS Saturn|USS ''Saturn'']], a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland-''class]] research cruiser | ||
**[[USS Theseus]], a [[Gagarin Class|''Gagarin''-class]] heavy escort | **[[USS Theseus|USS ''Theseus'']], a [[Gagarin Class|''Gagarin''-class]] heavy escort | ||
*[[Sirius Squadron|Sirius Expeditionary Squadron]] | *[[Sirius Squadron|Sirius Expeditionary Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | **[[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | ||
***[[USS Alhabor|USS ''Alhabor'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort | ***[[USS Alhabor|USS ''Alhabor'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort | ||
**[[USS Endeavour|USS ''Endeavour'']], a ''[[Constitution III Class|Constitution III]]''[[Constitution III Class|-class]] explorer | |||
**[[Gateway Station]], a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] starbase | **[[Gateway Station]], a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] starbase | ||
***[[USS Independence|USS ''Independence'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort | |||
**[[USS Liberty|USS ''Liberty'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer | **[[USS Liberty|USS ''Liberty'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer | ||
**[[USS Ranger|USS ''Ranger'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer | **[[USS Ranger|USS ''Ranger'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer | ||
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**[[USS Swiftsure|USS ''Swiftsure'']], an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] light cruiser | **[[USS Swiftsure|USS ''Swiftsure'']], an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] light cruiser | ||
**[[USS Tempest|USS ''Tempest'',]] a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout | **[[USS Tempest|USS ''Tempest'',]] a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout | ||
* [[Challenger Squadron|Challenger Heavy Squadron]] | * [[Challenger Squadron|Challenger Heavy Explorer Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'',]] an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | **[[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'',]] an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | ||
***[[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort | ***[[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort | ||
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**[[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout | **[[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout | ||
**[[USS Manchester|USS ''Manchester'']], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament-''class]] utility cruiser | **[[USS Manchester|USS ''Manchester'']], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament-''class]] utility cruiser | ||
**[[USS | **[[USS Horatio|USS ''Horatio'',]] a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant-''class]] frigate | ||
* [[Polaris Squadron|Polaris Advanced Research Squadron]] | * [[Polaris Squadron|Polaris Advanced Research Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Polaris]], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | **[[USS Polaris|USS ''Polaris'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | ||
**[[Archanis Station]], a [[Canopus Class|''Canopus-''class]] starbase | **[[Archanis Station]], a [[Canopus Class|''Canopus-''class]] starbase | ||
***[[USS Kennedy|USS ''Kennedy'']], a [[Norway Class|''Norway''-class]] light cruiser | |||
***[[USS Lincoln|USS ''Lincoln'']], a [[Gagarin Class|''Gagarin''-class]] heavy escort | |||
***[[USS Pacific Palisades|USS ''Pacific Palisades'']], a [[California class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser | ***[[USS Pacific Palisades|USS ''Pacific Palisades'']], a [[California class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser | ||
**[[USS Diligent|USS ''Diligent'']], an [[Alita Class|''Alita-''class]] heavy cruiser | **[[USS Diligent|USS ''Diligent'']], an [[Alita Class|''Alita-''class]] heavy cruiser | ||
**[[USS Ingenuity|USS ''Ingenuity'',]] a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel | **[[USS Ingenuity|USS ''Ingenuity'',]] a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel | ||
**[[USS Serenity|USS ''Serenity'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser | **[[USS Serenity|USS ''Serenity'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser | ||
**[[USS | **[[USS Vesta|USS ''Vesta'']], a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] long-range explorer | ||
* [[Odyssey Squadron|Odyssey Heavy Explorer Squadron]] | * [[Odyssey Squadron|Odyssey Heavy Explorer Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | **[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer | ||
***USS ''Telemachus'', an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort | ***[[USS Telemachus|USS ''Telemachus'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] escort | ||
**[[Deep Space 19]], a [[Unity Class|''Unity''-class]] starbase | **[[Deep Space 19]], a [[Unity Class|''Unity''-class]] starbase | ||
***[[USS Formidable|USS ''Formidable'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort | ***[[USS Formidable|USS ''Formidable'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort | ||
**[[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer | **[[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer | ||
**[[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer | **[[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer | ||
**[[USS Destiny|USS ''Destiny'']], a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] explorer | **[[USS Destiny|USS ''Destiny'']], a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] long-range explorer | ||
**[[USS Orion|USS ''Orion'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer | **[[USS Orion|USS ''Orion'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer | ||
**[[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']], a [[Ross Class|''Ross''-class]] explorer | **[[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']], a [[Ross Class|''Ross''-class]] explorer | ||
**[[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']], a [[Luna Class|''Luna''-class]] light explorer | **[[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']], a [[Luna Class|''Luna''-class]] light explorer | ||
*[[Hawkeye Island Defense Squadron]] | |||
**[[Hawkeye Island]], Planetary base | |||
**[[USS Devastator|USS ''Devastator'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign-''class]] exploratory cruiser | |||
**[[USS Fitzgerald|USS ''Fitzgerald'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer | |||
**[[USS Washington]], a [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] explorer | |||
* [[Pathfinder Division|Pathfinder Long-Range Exploration Division]] | * [[Pathfinder Division|Pathfinder Long-Range Exploration Division]] | ||
**[[USS Pathfinder|USS ''Pathfinder'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel | **[[USS Pathfinder|USS ''Pathfinder'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel | ||
**[[USS | **[[USS Malinche|USS ''Malinche'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser | ||
*[[Constellation Squadron|Constellation Explorer Squadron]] | *[[Constellation Squadron|Constellation Explorer Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Constellation|USS ''Constellation'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer | **[[USS Constellation|USS ''Constellation'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] explorer | ||
**[[USS Almagest|USS ''Almagest'']], a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland-''class]] research cruiser | **[[USS Almagest|USS ''Almagest'']], a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland-''class]] research cruiser | ||
**[[Caelum Station]], a [[Jupiter Class|''Jupiter-''class]] research facility | **[[Caelum Station]], a [[Jupiter Class|''Jupiter-''class]] research facility | ||
**[[USS Edmund Hillary|USS ''Edmund Hillary'']], a [[Challenger Class|''Challenger''-class]] light cruiser | |||
**[[USS Grus|USS ''Grus'']], a [[Saber Class|''Saber''-class]] scout | **[[USS Grus|USS ''Grus'']], a [[Saber Class|''Saber''-class]] scout | ||
**[[USS Meridian|USS ''Meridian'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort | |||
*[[Repulse Squadron|Repulse Rapid Response Squadron]] | *[[Repulse Squadron|Repulse Rapid Response Squadron]] | ||
**[[USS Repulse|USS ''Repulse'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior'' II-class]] heavy cruiser | **[[USS Repulse|USS ''Repulse'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior'' II-class]] heavy cruiser | ||
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**[[USS Intrepid|USS ''Intrepid'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser | **[[USS Intrepid|USS ''Intrepid'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] fast cruiser | ||
**[[USS Rutledge|USS ''Rutledge'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class]] frigate | **[[USS Rutledge|USS ''Rutledge'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class]] frigate | ||
**[[USS Vancouver]], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament-''class]] utility cruiser | **[[USS Vancouver|USS ''Vancouver'']], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament-''class]] utility cruiser | ||
*[[Atlantis Squadron]] | |||
**[[USS Atlantis|USS ''Atlantis'']], a {{class|Sovereign}} explorer | |||
**[[USS Republic|USS ''Republic'']], a {{Class|Constitution III}} light explorer | |||
*[[USS | **[[USS Perseus|USS ''Perseus'']], a {{class|Galaxy}} explorer | ||
**[[USS Sagan|USS ''Sagan'']], a {{class|Sagan}} light explorer | |||
**[[USS Sundiver|USS ''Sundiver'',]] a [[Lamarr Class|''Lamarr''-class]] long-range explorer | |||
*[[Saratoga Squadron|Saratoga Emissary Squadron]] | |||
**[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']], an [[Obena Class|''Obena''-class]] emissary | |||
**[[USS Argo|USS ''Argo'']], an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] light cruiser | |||
**[[USS Argus|USS ''Argus'']], a [[Gagarin Class|''Gagarin-''class]] heavy escort | |||
**[[USS Knight|USS ''Knight'']], a [[Edison Class|''Edison''-class]] heavy frigate | |||
**[[USS Nighthawk|USS ''Nighthawk'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate | |||
**[[Tranquility Station|''Tranquility'' Station]], an [[Aurora Class|''Aurora''-class]] station | |||
***[[USS Relentless|USS ''Relentless'']], a [[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] escort | |||
**[[USS Triumph|USS ''Triumph'']], a [[Inquiry Class|''Inquiry''-class]] exploratory cruiser | |||
===Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group=== | ===Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group=== | ||
''Main Article: [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group]]'' | ||
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''Main Article: [[Starbase Bravo]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Starbase Bravo]]'' | ||
'''Starbase Bravo is the current headquarters of the Fourth Fleet.''' As a large, modern [[Guardian Class|Guardian-class]] orbiting [[Mellstoxx III]], a Betazoid colony established soon after the people’s joining of the Federation, Starbase Bravo boasts the facilities to support the Fleet Command’s needs. There is a constant stream of junior officers and new captains coming to Starbase Bravo to be assigned by Fleet Operations to their eventual postings within the Fourth Fleet. | '''Starbase Bravo is the current headquarters of the Fourth Fleet.''' As a large, modern [[Guardian Class|Guardian-class]] orbiting [[Mellstoxx system|Mellstoxx III]], a Betazoid colony established soon after the people’s joining of the Federation, Starbase Bravo boasts the facilities to support the Fleet Command’s needs. There is a constant stream of junior officers and new captains coming to Starbase Bravo to be assigned by Fleet Operations to their eventual postings within the Fourth Fleet. | ||
===Fourth Fleet Operations In-Play=== | ===Fourth Fleet Operations In-Play=== | ||
* For the vast majority of your stories, you probably don't ''need'' to know the exact organizational structure of the fleet. The amount of times we've heard Task Forces referenced on screen in ''Star Trek'' is tiny. Still, you might occasionally want to know who your command character reports to! Your personal fiction ship will be in the task force that you're assigned to as a member, so that's pretty easy: the person giving your ship orders in-character is your TFCO or TFXO. For RPGs, that person is the Chief of Fleet Operations or Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations, which is also easy! | * For the vast majority of your stories, you probably don't ''need'' to know the exact organizational structure of the fleet. The amount of times we've heard Task Forces referenced on screen in ''Star Trek'' is tiny. Still, you might occasionally want to know who your command character reports to! Your personal fiction ship will be in the task force that you're assigned to as a member, so that's pretty easy: the person giving your ship orders in-character is your TFCO or TFXO. For RPGs, that person is the Chief of Fleet Operations or Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations, which is also easy! | ||
* We rarely saw Fleet Admirals in ''Star Trek'', and that's because the commander of a major fleet is a very busy person! They have other more junior flag officers under them handing out the day-to-day orders necessary to execute their grand plans. That's what Fleet Operations is: a collection of flag officers and senior line officers that handle the paperwork and decision making to keep the fleet moving. Does the ''Enterprise'' or the ''Defiant'' handle this particular mission? Does this priority go to Task Force 72 or Task Force 38? Do we need to request more new officers from Starfleet Command? That kind of thing. | * We rarely saw Fleet Admirals in ''Star Trek'', and that's because the commander of a major fleet is a very busy person! They have other more junior flag officers under them handing out the day-to-day orders necessary to execute their grand plans. That's what Fleet Operations is: a collection of flag officers and senior line officers that handle the paperwork and decision making to keep the fleet moving. Does the ''Enterprise'' or the ''Defiant'' handle this particular mission? Does this priority go to Task Force 72 or Task Force 38? Do we need to request more new officers from Starfleet Command? That kind of thing. | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 16 September 2024
Fourth Fleet Operations is responsible for the logistics and assignments of the Fourth Fleet's starships, starbases, and other assets, overseeing operational matters for the fleet's five Task Forces, the Expeditionary Group, the Forward Support Group, Fourth Fleet Headquarters (Starbase Bravo), and Fourth Fleet Training Command. This office carries out the directives of the fleet's most senior leadership and handles many of the day-to-day activities that keep the fleet staffed, supplied, and mission-ready.
Organization
Fourth Fleet Operations is headquartered with the rest of the fleet's senior leadership at Starbase Bravo. The Chief of Fleet Operations reports to the Commander and Deputy Commander, Fourth Fleet, with responsibility for operationalizing the orders of the Commander by ensuring that the appropriate vessels and stations are tasked to specific missions. The Operations Office is one of the largest offices within the fleet's leadership, rivaling Fleet Intelligence for the sheer volume of data being sent and received from Fourth Fleet assets across the galaxy.
Task Forces
Main Article: Task Forces
The majority of the Fourth Fleet's starships are divided into five task forces, each of which has a specific mandate to oversee an aspect of the Fourth Fleet's operations throughout the galaxy. Each task force is further sub-divided into two task groups. Some task groups also contain squadrons. Fleet Operations handles both disseminating assignments to the appropriate task force to carry out the orders of the Fleet Admiral and ensuring that each Task Force is properly staffed and equipped.
Independent Ships
The ships in this section count as Task Unit Assets for the Fourth Fleet, and can be used by members for cameos in their stories, following the guidance here.
Several ships report directly to Fourth Fleet Command. They are responsible for missions of a specialised nature, or provide swift support to ships of the Fourth Fleet whenever needed. They include:
- USS Caliburn, a Sagan-class light explorer
- USS Susan B. Anthony, a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser
- USS Kwolek, an Edison-class heavy frigate
Independent Squadrons & Divisions
The ships listed in this section are the squadrons, divisions, and commands of Bravo Fleet senior staff members, and should not be used without permission.
Several squadrons and divisions exist outside of the Task Force structure, reporting directly to Fourth Fleet Operations for missions of a specialized or sensitive nature. These squadrons often undertake missions directly for department heads, the deputy commander, or the commander. They include:
- Yorktown Explorer Squadron
- USS Yorktown, a Constitution III-class explorer - Fourth Fleet Flagship
- USS Ares, an Intrepid-class light explorer
- USS James Hutton, a Sagan-class light explorer
- USS Venture, a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser
- Deep Space 2, a Unity-class starbase
- Arcturus Wayfinding Squadron
- USS Arcturus, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- USS Hokule’a, an Aquarius-class escort
- USS Achilles, an Echelon-class light cruiser
- USS Antares, an Intrepid-class light explorer
- USS Apollo, a Duderstadt-class fast cruiser
- USS Arondight, a Reliant-class frigate
- USS Buran, a Rhode Island-class scout
- Olympia Station, a Spacedock-class starbase
- USS Nellie Bly, a Challenger-class light cruiser
- USS Thomas Paine, a New Orleans-class frigate
- USS Pallas, a Vesta-class long-range explorer
- USS Renown, an Akira-class heavy cruiser
- USS Saturn, a Sutherland-class research cruiser
- USS Theseus, a Gagarin-class heavy escort
- USS Arcturus, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- Sirius Expeditionary Squadron
- USS Sirius, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- USS Alhabor, an Aquarius-class escort
- USS Endeavour, a Constitution III-class explorer
- Gateway Station, a Spacedock-class starbase
- USS Independence, a Defiant-class escort
- USS Liberty, a Sagan-class light explorer
- USS Ranger, an Intrepid-class light explorer
- USS Redemption, a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser
- USS Swiftsure, an Echelon-class light cruiser
- USS Tempest, a Rhode Island-class scout
- USS Sirius, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- Challenger Heavy Explorer Squadron
- USS Challenger, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- USS Cernan, an Aquarius-class escort
- USS Ark Royal, a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser
- USS Cygnus, a Nebula-class exploratory cruiser
- USS Endurance, a Rhode Island-class scout
- USS Manchester, a Parliament-class utility cruiser
- USS Horatio, a Reliant-class frigate
- USS Challenger, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- Polaris Advanced Research Squadron
- USS Polaris, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- Archanis Station, a Canopus-class starbase
- USS Kennedy, a Norway-class light cruiser
- USS Lincoln, a Gagarin-class heavy escort
- USS Pacific Palisades, a California-class utility cruiser
- USS Diligent, an Alita-class heavy cruiser
- USS Ingenuity, a Pathfinder-class science vessel
- USS Serenity, a Duderstadt-class fast cruiser
- USS Vesta, a Vesta-class long-range explorer
- Odyssey Heavy Explorer Squadron
- USS Odyssey, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- USS Telemachus, an Aquarius-class escort
- Deep Space 19, a Unity-class starbase
- USS Formidable, a Defiant-class escort
- USS Bellerophon, an Intrepid-class light explorer
- USS Constitution, a Constitution III-class explorer
- USS Destiny, a Vesta-class long-range explorer
- USS Orion, a Sagan-class light explorer
- USS Themis, a Ross-class explorer
- USS Triton, a Luna-class light explorer
- USS Odyssey, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer
- Hawkeye Island Defense Squadron
- Hawkeye Island, Planetary base
- USS Devastator, a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser
- USS Fitzgerald, an Intrepid-class light explorer
- USS Washington, a Galaxy-class explorer
- Pathfinder Long-Range Exploration Division
- USS Pathfinder, a Pathfinder-class science vessel
- USS Malinche, an Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser
- Constellation Explorer Squadron
- USS Constellation, a Constitution III-class explorer
- USS Almagest, a Sutherland-class research cruiser
- Caelum Station, a Jupiter-class research facility
- USS Edmund Hillary, a Challenger-class light cruiser
- USS Grus, a Saber-class scout
- USS Meridian, a Defiant-class escort
- Repulse Rapid Response Squadron
- USS Repulse, an Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser
- USS Potemkin, a Constitution III-class explorer
- USS Courageous, a Defiant-class escort
- USS Intrepid, a Duderstadt-class fast cruiser
- USS Rutledge, a New Orleans-class frigate
- USS Vancouver, a Parliament-class utility cruiser
- Atlantis Squadron
- USS Atlantis, a Sovereign-class explorer
- USS Republic, a Constitution III-class light explorer
- USS Perseus, a Galaxy-class explorer
- USS Sagan, a Sagan-class light explorer
- USS Sundiver, a Lamarr-class long-range explorer
- Saratoga Emissary Squadron
- USS Saratoga, an Obena-class emissary
- USS Argo, an Echelon-class light cruiser
- USS Argus, a Gagarin-class heavy escort
- USS Knight, a Edison-class heavy frigate
- USS Nighthawk, a Reliant-class frigate
- Tranquility Station, an Aurora-class station
- USS Relentless, a Defiant-class escort
- USS Triumph, a Inquiry-class exploratory cruiser
Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group
Main Article: Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group
The Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group is the Fourth Fleet's designated elite multi-mission response force, with a collection of starships meant to be able to quickly and effectively handle the fleet's most delicate and time-sensitive missions, wherever they are in the galaxy. These ships are assigned to the Fourth Fleet but not to a particular task force, and undertake a wide variety of missions across the galaxy that don't necessarily fit neatly into the mandate of one of the fleet's other units. Ships in the expeditionary group take their orders individually from Fourth Fleet Command through the Chief of Fourth Fleet Operations, generally getting assignments that require some combination of discretion and special capabilities.
Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group
Main Article: Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group
The Fourth Fleet Forward Support Group consists of several starbases and space stations located throughout Federation space which are assigned to support the mission of the Fourth Fleet. These facilities allow the fleet to sustain operations with their ships spread far away from fleet headquarters and the headquarters of the four task forces, and Fleet Operations coordinates with these bases to ensure consistent supply lines.
Fourth Fleet Headquarters
Main Article: Starbase Bravo
Starbase Bravo is the current headquarters of the Fourth Fleet. As a large, modern Guardian-class orbiting Mellstoxx III, a Betazoid colony established soon after the people’s joining of the Federation, Starbase Bravo boasts the facilities to support the Fleet Command’s needs. There is a constant stream of junior officers and new captains coming to Starbase Bravo to be assigned by Fleet Operations to their eventual postings within the Fourth Fleet.
Fourth Fleet Operations In-Play
- For the vast majority of your stories, you probably don't need to know the exact organizational structure of the fleet. The amount of times we've heard Task Forces referenced on screen in Star Trek is tiny. Still, you might occasionally want to know who your command character reports to! Your personal fiction ship will be in the task force that you're assigned to as a member, so that's pretty easy: the person giving your ship orders in-character is your TFCO or TFXO. For RPGs, that person is the Chief of Fleet Operations or Deputy Chief of Fleet Operations, which is also easy!
- We rarely saw Fleet Admirals in Star Trek, and that's because the commander of a major fleet is a very busy person! They have other more junior flag officers under them handing out the day-to-day orders necessary to execute their grand plans. That's what Fleet Operations is: a collection of flag officers and senior line officers that handle the paperwork and decision making to keep the fleet moving. Does the Enterprise or the Defiant handle this particular mission? Does this priority go to Task Force 72 or Task Force 38? Do we need to request more new officers from Starfleet Command? That kind of thing.