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"Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all."

—Hypatia - Ship's Dedication Quote

Named after one of Earth's most famous philosophers and astronomers from Alexandria, Egypt, USS Hypatia is a Sutherland-class research cruiser of great size and significance. On the surface, she is equipped with all of the necessary equipment and personnel to carry out an array of scientific and exploratory endeavours, but beneath the surface hides something curious. Adjustments made to the vessel following the appointment of her commanding officer have equipped her with systems that allow her to fulfil a dangerous objective; to gather intelligence on Klingon movements near the Romulan Republic and perform reconnaissance patrols as required by Starfleet and their Romulan allies.

As the first of her name to ever grace Starfleet, it is up to Captain and crew alike to forge a name commensurate with the legacy of such an influential thinker and mathematician. That legacy sees Hypatia serve as a vital asset of Lakota Squadron in Task Force 17 of the 4th Fleet, operating out of Deep Space 17 near the Typhon Expanse.

Historical Data Records

Pre-2401

2398: The first of what is sure to be many vessels in the Hypatia lineage, construction begins on the Sutherland-class Hypatia at Avalon Fleet Yards. The process goes relatively smoothly and the ship is ready to begin her shakedown cruise on schedule
2401: Hypatia begins her six month shakedown cruise on 1st January, 2401, under the temporary command of Commander T'Prynn. She conducts a number of trials of key systems in several areas of space near to her headquarters at Deep Space 17, but she is kept out of significant galactic events such as the war with the Breen-Dominion alliance in the Deneb sector, and the disastrous Frontier Day celebrations. Hypatia completes her shakedown and is ordered to the Quasaris Sector where she meets with her permanent commanding officer.

Lakota Squadron

Echoes of Ambition: With the Quasaris lockdown still in effect, Hypatia arrives during Lakota Squadron's blockade of the system. Captain Giarvar Kauhn of the USS Buran is ordered to assume command of Hypatia and begins assembling a crew from other vessels in the squadron. In the process, Kauhn and his former CO, Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, almost come to blows over the crew transfers. When a medical emergency arises aboard Lakota, Hypatia assumes Lakota 's patrol route while the squadron flagship transports a stricken crewmember to his homeworld for treatment.
Rift in the Stars: Deep in the Vadlox Nebula and grappling with dangerous gravimetric distortions and tachyon emissions, Hypatia is caught unawares when a second subspace aperture unexpectedly pulls the ship in. When they later emerge from the tunnel, she appears to be stranded in an unknown location, with the crew unable to ascertain their status due to damaged long-range systems. But as they are conducting repairs, they encounter a rogue planet with a powerful gravitational pull and a hostile Gorn warship. The situation becomes dire when the Gorn ship is caught in the planet’s deadly grip. In a race against time, the crew implement an audacious plan to use several shuttles to pull the Gorn to safety. Thanks is in short supply, however, when the Gorn are safe, they threaten to attack Hypatia. Timely repairs reveal the ship to be in the Ultima Thule system and a lot closer to Starfleet reinforcements than the Gorn are. Captain Kauhn offers his adversary a truce, during which time he ensures the Gorn are safely escorted out of Federation territory.

The Hypatia Lineage

Whilst many starships in the Federation fleet endure long after the first ship to bear the name left dock for the first time, Hypatia has the distinction of being the first vessel to carry the name.

Commanding Officer Lineage

Notable commanding officers, past and present, include:

Captain Tomaz Rosicky, (Human Male) - Captain of Engineering, oversaw the ship's construction.
Commander T'Prynn, (Vulcan Female - Acting Captain, led the ship to her rendezvous with her new commander.
2401 - Present: Captain Giarvar Kauhn, (Trill Male)
2401 - Present: Captain James Ryan, (Human Male)

Additional LCARS Database Articles

Main Article: Sutherland-class Research Cruiser
Main Article: Additional personnel assigned to Hypatia
Main Article: Auxiliary craft assigned to Hypatia
Main Article: A complete listing of all decks on Hypatia
Main Article: A tour of key facilities around Hypatia

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+| co = [[bfms_char:134537|Captain James Ryan]]
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 {{quote|Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all.|'''Hypatia - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
-'''USS ''Hypatia''''' is a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland''-class research cruiser]] serving in the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17.
-Named after one of Earth's most famous philosophers and astronomers from Alexandria, Egypt, ''Hypatia'' is a vessel of great size and significance. On the surface, she is equipped with all of the necessary equipment and personnel to carry out an array of scientific and exploratory endeavours, but beneath the surface hides something curious. Adjustments made to the vessel following the appointment of her commanding officer have equipped her with systems that allow her to fulfil a dangerous objective; to gather intelligence on Klingon movements near the Romulan Republic and perform reconnaissance patrols as required by Starfleet and their Romulan allies.
+Named after one of Earth's most famous philosophers and astronomers from Alexandria, Egypt, '''USS ''Hypatia''''' is a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland''-class research cruiser]] of great size and significance. On the surface, she is equipped with all of the necessary equipment and personnel to carry out an array of scientific and exploratory endeavours, but beneath the surface hides something curious. Adjustments made to the vessel following the appointment of her commanding officer have equipped her with systems that allow her to fulfil a dangerous objective; to gather intelligence on Klingon movements near the Romulan Republic and perform reconnaissance patrols as required by Starfleet and their Romulan allies.
-As the first of her name to ever grace Starfleet, it is up to Captain and crew alike to forge a name commensurate with the legacy of such an influential thinker and mathematician.
+As the first of her name to ever grace Starfleet, it is up to Captain and crew alike to forge a name commensurate with the legacy of such an influential thinker and mathematician. That legacy sees ''Hypatia'' serve as a vital asset of [[Lakota Squadron]] in [[Task Force 17]] of the 4th Fleet, operating out of [[Deep Space 17]] near the [[Typhon Frontier|Typhon Expanse]].
-==Mission Objectives==
-Once her shakedown is complete and the rest of her senior staff finalised, ''Hypatia'' will embark on missions with a primary focus on scientific exploration. She will, however, gather intelligence and reconnaissance data where required as part of her secondary mission profile. Missions she will conduct include:
-*  Utilising the vessel's advanced sensors and long-range capabilities to identify and investigate unexplored sectors of space, cataloguing new phenomena, stellar bodies, and potential resources.
+==Historical Data Records==
-* Conducting a wide range of interdisciplinary scientific studies, including astrophysics, exobiology, planetary geology, and stellar cartography, to deepen our understanding of the universe and its inhabitants.
+===Pre-2401===
-* Conducting in-depth surveys of planets, moons, and celestial bodies to assess their geology, climate, atmosphere, and potential for colonisation or resource extraction. Study indigenous life forms and ecosystems to support conservation efforts and cultural understanding.
+* '''2398''': The first of what is sure to be many vessels in the Hypatia lineage, construction begins on the [[Sutherland Class|Sutherland-class]] ''Hypatia'' at [[Avalon Fleet Yards]]. The process goes relatively smoothly and the ship is ready to begin her shakedown cruise on schedule
-* Facilitating diplomatic missions and cultural exchanges with newly encountered civilisations, fostering peaceful relations and mutual understanding through scientific collaboration and shared knowledge.
+* '''2401''': ''Hypatia'' begins her six month shakedown cruise on 1st January, 2401, under the temporary command of [[bfms_char:52001|Commander T'Prynn]]. She conducts a number of trials of key systems in several areas of space near to her headquarters at [[Deep Space 17]], but she is kept out of significant galactic events such as the war with the Breen-Dominion alliance in the Deneb sector, and the disastrous Frontier Day celebrations. ''Hypatia'' completes her shakedown and is ordered to the Quasaris Sector where she meets with her permanent commanding officer.
-* Providing assistance in disaster relief efforts, such as planetary natural disasters, medical emergencies, or humanitarian crises, utilising the vessel's medical facilities, transporters, and supply capabilities to support affected populations.
+===Lakota Squadron===
-* Investigating ancient ruins, artefacts, and archaeological sites to uncover clues about lost civilisations, cultural heritage, and the history of the galaxy, preserving valuable knowledge and artefacts for future generations.
+* '''[https://bravofleet.com/mission/104708 Echoes of Ambition]:''' With the Quasaris lockdown still in effect, ''Hypatia'' arrives during [[Lakota Squadron]]'s blockade of the system. [[bfms_char:68737|Captain Giarvar Kauhn]] of the [[USS Buran]] is ordered to assume command of ''Hypatia'' and begins assembling a crew from other vessels in the squadron. In the process, Kauhn and his former CO, [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]], almost come to blows over the crew transfers. When a medical emergency arises aboard ''Lakota'', ''Hypatia'' assumes ''Lakota'' 's patrol route while the squadron flagship transports a stricken crewmember to his homeworld for treatment.
-* Studying and analysing anomalies such as wormholes, subspace rifts, temporal disturbances, and gravitational anomalies to understand their nature, effects on space-time, and potential applications for travel or communication.
+* '''[https://bravofleet.com/mission/121349 Rift in the Stars]:''' Deep in the [[Vadlox Nebula]] and grappling with dangerous gravimetric distortions and tachyon emissions, ''Hypatia'' is caught unawares when a second subspace aperture unexpectedly pulls the ship in. When they later emerge from the tunnel, she appears to be stranded in an unknown location, with the crew unable to ascertain their status due to damaged long-range systems. But as they are conducting repairs, they encounter a rogue planet with a powerful gravitational pull and a hostile Gorn warship. The situation becomes dire when the Gorn ship is caught in the planet’s deadly grip. In a race against time, the crew implement an audacious plan to use several shuttles to pull the Gorn to safety. Thanks is in short supply, however, when the Gorn are safe, they threaten to attack ''Hypatia''. Timely repairs reveal the ship to be in the Ultima Thule system and a lot closer to Starfleet reinforcements than the Gorn are. Captain Kauhn offers his adversary a truce, during which time he ensures the Gorn are safely escorted out of Federation territory.
-* Monitoring the health of ecosystems, celestial phenomena, and cosmic phenomena to assess the impact of stellar events, spacefaring activities, and climate change, contributing to efforts to preserve the natural balance of the cosmos.
-*. Collaborating with other Starfleet vessels, scientific institutions, and allied organisations such as the Federation Science Council, Vulcan Science Academy, and Daystrom Institute to share knowledge, resources, and expertise in pursuit of common scientific goals.
-==Technical Configuration==
+==The Hypatia Lineage==
-''Main Article: [[Sutherland Class|Sutherland-class Research Cruiser]]''
+Whilst many starships in the Federation fleet endure long after the first ship to bear the name left dock for the first time, ''Hypatia'' has the distinction of being the first vessel to carry the name.
+<!-- Please do not delete the Notable Crew section as it is used for history tracking of the command -->
-Whilst it is clear that ''Hypatia'' will utilise many of her standard equipment and technologies to complete her primary objectives, she was given an impromptu refit upon the arrival of her commanding officer, Captain Kauhn. Having been assigned a secondary objective as an intelligence and reconnaissance platform in the dangerous border regions of the Beta Quadrant, Captain Kauhn authorised yard engineers at [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] to replace the standard sensor pod with the [[Mission Pods|tactical mission pod]], improving her armaments and defensive array whilst still maintaining much of the sensor and communications capabilities she had previously.
+==Commanding Officer Lineage==
+Notable commanding officers, past and present, include:
+* Captain Tomaz Rosicky, ''(Human Male)'' - Captain of Engineering, oversaw the ship's construction.
+* Commander T'Prynn, ''(Vulcan Female'' - Acting Captain, led the ship to her rendezvous with her new commander.
+* [https://bravofleet.com/command/89613/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:68737|Captain Giarvar Kauhn]], ''(Trill Male)''
+* [https://bravofleet.com/command/89613/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:134537|Captain James Ryan]],  ''(Human Male)''
-===Key Location Data===
+==Additional LCARS Database Articles==
-*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hypatia/Deck_Listing|''Hypatia'' deck listing]]
+*''Main Article: [[Sutherland Class|Sutherland-class Research Cruiser]]''
-*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hypatia/Tour|Tour of the ''Hypatia'' ]]
+*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hypatia/Additional Personnel|Additional personnel assigned to ''Hypatia'']]
-With some 45 decks to her name, ''Hypatia'' is one of the largest vessels in Starfleet, even eclipsing the mighty [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey-class heavy explorer]] by five decks. Much of the ships internal volume is shared between the science, medical and engineering divisions.
+*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hypatia/Auxiliary Craft|Auxiliary craft assigned to ''Hypatia'']]
+*''Main Article: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ls3GI6LmofzKxz8YPfPB20Ihu2ObIYNgyF8AVAzcSEk/edit?usp=sharing A complete listing of all decks on ''Hypatia'']
-===Bridge===
+*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hypatia/Tour|A tour of key facilities around ''Hypatia'']]
-[[File:Saganbridge.jpg|right|thumb|Main Bridge; command center for the USS ''Hypatia''.]]
-A reflection of the time period she was created, the polished steel and cool metal fixtures of the bridge aesthetics bring back memories of years gone by, her design blending modern technological advancements with the nostalgia of eras long gone. It is a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing facility designed in a similar vein to the rest of the ship. Her greatest feature is a wide-angled window which fills the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, giving it the ability to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with forcefields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead.
-Dominating the heart of the command center, three command chairs made of red leather sit atop the central platform, colloquially known as the 'Command Deck', surrounded by rails and steps to the lower levels of the bridge. As is tradition, the center seat and its controls are reserved for the commanding officer, or any directly appointed officer in command during his absence. To his right, the executive officer and, to his left, a third seat is generally reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three of the chairs have built-in controls on the armrests, enabling the occupying officers to conduct their duties with unprecedented access to a wide variety of ship systems.
-[[File:Saganbridge2.jpg|left|thumb|Red Alert on the USS ''Hypatia''.]]
-At the foot of the stairs directly ahead (or to the side) of the command deck, the 'Flight Deck' consists of two angled consoles serving as duty stations for operations (port) and flight operations (starboard). A few feet from each, two stand-alone consoles provide auxiliary station access for any purpose required (such as communications, environmental control, mission operations etc). Ascending the stairs on either side of the command deck, the port side bulkhead is home to three large stations dedicated to tactical operations, providing access to the ship's defensive and offensive systems, whilst the starboard bulkhead is dedicated to the various science departments on the ship.
-[[File:Saganobservation.jpg|right|thumb|Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.]]
-Aft of the bridge, there are two additional consoles behind the command area designated for medical use (port) and engineering (starboard), allowing the engineer on duty access to the same engineering systems as in main engineering itself, including access to environmental controls, propulsion systems and the warp core. Central to the aft bulkhead, open access is granted to the observation lounge, which is sealable by emergency bulkheads and forcefields.
-[[File:Saganobservation2.jpg|left|thumb|Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.]]
-===Observation Lounge===
-Located aft of deck one, the observation lounge aboard ''Hypatia'' is one of the standard modular designs from ships of the line in 2400.  The observation lounge is intended as a space for the senior staff and other officers to collaborate, celebrate, and make plans for the journey ahead.  Continuing the architectural design from the bridge and the passageway, every surface of the bulkhead and decks are plated in metallics of burnished bronze and reflective copper, with practical lighting set into the overhead.  The overhead and outer bulkhead visibly curve in kind with the shape of the outer hull, with tall rectangular viewports allowing a view of the stars and the ''Hypatia''’s mission pod.
-Large double doors at the aft of the bridge allow access to the observation lounge, with additional doors on the port and starboard side of the lounge providing access to the captain’s ready room, a head, and further deck one.  The starboard side doorways are tucked into an alcove adorned with a widescreen LCARS panel for private consultation away from the observation lounge at large.
-Stationed parallel to the bridge doorway, in the heart of the room, is a natural-edge wooden conference table of a roughly rectangular shape.  Set into the surface of the table are both holographic projectors —for displaying images and data on the surface of the table or on holographic LCARS panes projected at respective eye-levels— along with induction warming plates to keep platters of food warm.  The table is circled by ten office chairs, of a shape inspired by a retro-throwback to the 2360s, and upholstered in a deep maroon textile which was commonly used in the bridge as well.
-The observation lounge operates an open-door policy and, in the absence of a more traditional ready room attached to the bridge, the Captain often uses the observation lounge as a workspace so that he does not have to return to his quarter in potentially serious situations.
-Opposite to the viewports, built-in shelves and a replicator are set into the bulkhead.  The story of Captain Kauhn’s command —across the [[USS Arimathea|USS ''Arimathea'']], [[USS Buran|USS ''Buran'']] and (albeit briefly) [[USS Hathaway|USS ''Hathaway'']]— is told by the gold plated replicas of each command.
-==The Alexandria Lounge==
-[[File:Starlightlounge.jpg|right|thumb|A beautiful recreational facility used for a variety of occasions.]]
-Perhaps the most spacious of all recreational facilities aboard ''Hypatia'', the Alexandria Lounge (or simply Alexandria's, as it is more commonly known) is built across two levels and is the most spacious facility on the ship. With dozens of seating areas across both levels, with varying degrees of comfort and privacy, the room is a constant hive of activity for anyone and everyone aboard the ship. People come to work in a relaxed, but active environment, or they may come to sit and read while people mill about and conduct their business. Food is obtained from several replicators around the room, while bar snacks and beverages are available at the bar which is manned around the clock. The room's most exquisite feature is the large, floor-to-ceiling aquarium tank which is maintained by the science division and houses some thirty different species of marine life.
-==Auxiliary Craft==
-As ''Hypatia'' is named after one of Earth's most pivotal free thinkers and philosophers, the naming conventions for her auxiliary craft relate to famous humans from the same, or similar, period in history.
-===Shuttlebay 1 - Main Shuttlebay===
-Shuttlebay 1, or the Upper Shuttlebay, has been modified to house all of the auxiliary craft that make up ''Centaurus Flight''. These auxiliary craft are made up of some of the most advanced small vessel designs ever to serve Starfleet.
-====Type 14 Shuttles====
-''Archimedes'', ''Euclid'', ''Hippocrates'', ''Pythagoras'', ''Socrates'', ''Zeno''
-====Type 12 Shuttles====
-''Cicero'', ''Democritus'', ''Empedocles'', ''Heraclitus'', ''Lucretius'', ''Ptolemy''
-===Shuttlebay 2 - Runabout Landing Bay===
-Shuttlebay 2 is the smallest of the auxiliary craft facilities on ''Hypatia'' and is the permanent home of two Arrow-class  and two Argo-class runabouts.
-====Argo-class Runabouts====
-''Ammonius'', ''Plato''
-====Arrow-class Runabouts====
-''Aristotle'', ''Theon''