USS Hypatia

USS Hypatia
General Information
Registry	NCC-91825
Class & Type	Sutherland-class Research Cruiser
Affiliation	Starfleet
Status	Active
Commissioned	2401
Assignment
Task Force	Task Force 17
Task Group	Task Group 9
Squadron	Lakota Squadron
Home Port	Deep Space 17
Role	Research Cruiser
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer	Captain Giarvar Kauhn
Executive Officer	Commander Tharia sh'Elas
Template:Starship

"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 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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Facilitating diplomatic missions and cultural exchanges with newly encountered civilisations, fostering peaceful relations and mutual understanding through scientific collaboration and shared knowledge.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Main Article: Sutherland-class Research Cruiser

Additional LCARS Database Articles

• 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

Historical Data Records

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 refit.
• Commander T'Prynn, (Vulcan Female - Acting Captain, led the ship to her rendezvous with her new commander.
• 2401 - Present: Captain Giarvar Kauhn, (Trill Male)