USS ibn Al-Haytham

USS ibn Al-Haytham
General Information
Registry	NCC-91965
Class & Type	Sutherland-class research cruiser
Affiliation	Starfleet
Status	Active
Commissioned	2401
Assignment
Task Force	Task Force 17
Role	Scientific Research
Template:Starship

USS ibn Al-Haytham NCC-91965 is a Sutherland-class Federation starship currently assigned to Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17. Under the command of Captain Rwiana Vako, the ibn Al-Haytham has yet to make its mark in Starfleet. Only just recently launched, the crew have completed their shakedown cruise and the vessel is now ready to provide service in the industry of exploration, research and discovery.

The mission profile of the ibn Al-Haytham for Task Force 17 is purely one of science. True to her class of vessel, the ibn Al-Haytham is a mobile powerhouse of scientific capabilities. The vessel is capable of exploring and conducting research in remote areas of Federation space but will provide service where it is needed most, even if this is within inner and more populated regions. She can be an ally to smaller vessels conducting their own missions, called in to continue more advanced research on discoveries made by ships and crews or maybe passing off secondary research duties after being the primary vessel called in to complete tasks.

Crew of the Horsehead

• Captain Rwiana Vako: A betazoid female in her mid fifties. Captain Vako is an accomplished astrophysicist with a doctorate in her primary field of expertise. She has spent her entire career serving on starships, with several long-term deep space research missions under her belt. Her move to command was a smooth one as she is natural in her leadership style. Captain Vako is known to be a wonderful teacher and mentor to those in her circles. Despite her position, she takes a hands-on approach to her duties and is known to still pull shifts in the science department. Getting command of the ibn Al-Haytham has been a high point of pride for her.
• Commander Cruv lorin Chaaggun: A male tellarite nearing his career's end. He is an old space mercenary who entered Starfleet late in life. Commander Chaaggun is true to many of the stereotypes of his species. He is gruff, grumpy and quick to temper. He makes up for this in his steadfast dedication to his duties and has served several captains with distinction. Notably, he has turned down two separate offers for his own command, most recently opting to finish his career and take the opportunity to serve on the newly commissioned ibn Al-Haytham as its executive officer.

In Play

• The ibn Al-Haytham is a Task Unit Asset, and any member of Task Force 17 can feature it in their stories.
• The ibn Al-Haytham is an advanced scientific vessel with cutting-edge technology to fit such a profile. She is a large mobile research base and home to many specialists in various fields of science.
• It would not be unusual for the ibn Al-Haytham to arrive and offer field assistance when niche expertise is needed, especially for smaller and less resourced vessels. She is also a good choice to follow up after a mission, such as studying a phenomenon in the aftermath of a dramatic story.
• If you have a small ship but still want to write a story of scientific inquiry, consider writing a mission where your ship has been assigned to support the ibn Al-Haytham. While IC, the ibn Al-Haytham may be taking the lead, your ship might stumble upon the plot while doing a secondary survey or patrol.
• The ibn Al-Haytham can be used like any other task unit asset, showing up to resupply or deliver officers, or mentioned off-screen by dealing with distant problems or discovering the initial plot hook that your ship is sent to deal with.