USS North Sea

USS North Sea
General Information
Registry	NCC-64904
Class & Type	Norway-class
Affiliation	Starfleet
Status	Active
Commissioned	2371
Assignment
Task Force	[[Task Force 72]]
Role	Light Cruiser
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer	Captain Charlotte Fawkes
Executive Officer	Commander Jag'an Mas
Template:Starship

[[Category:Task Force 72]]

“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” ― Carl Sagan

After the devastating events of Wolf 359, Starfleet revised its starship design philosophy to fortify its military strength. Out of this new era came several new vessels with that idea behind in mind, including the Norway-class.

A light cruiser, the USS North Sea (NCC-64904) was fitted for science and diplomatic missions. While she lacked the firepower of her sister classes, the Akira, the Saber and the Defiant, she was a jack-of-all-trades by design. The North Sea saw a number of second contant missions, acted as an escort for numerous dignitaries and aided in evacuation efforts during both the Dominion War and the Romulan crisis. Stationed at Starbase 4, the North Sea was assigned to Taskforce 72 in 2400.

History

The USS North Sea was commissioned in 2371 and launched in 2373 from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. After an initial shakedown cruise under Captain Donov, the USS North Sea was tasked as a flag ship during the Federation-Klingon War. The vessel operated as a mobile HQ for the Federation until the conflict ended.

2373 - 2375

During the Dominion War the USS North Sea was regulated to humanitarian duties and rarely saw combat outside a small skirmish with foolhardy pirates. Captain Donov, a Vulcan CSO prior to his promotion, was content to serve on the sidelines conducting scientific and diplomatic duties.

2375 - 2378

After Donov retired, the USS North Sea fell into the hands of Captain Ronald Ho, a veteran of the Dominion War. Ho was more than happy to steer the ship toward a purely scientific vessel and conducted numerous second contact missions.

2378 - 2397

For nearly a decade, the North Sea became a stepping stone for commanders straight out of the academy. An unofficial training ship, she saw six command changes during that time. Likewise with the crew as the vessel became a revolving door for fresh recruits.

List of Commands from 2378 to 2397 Commander Hrax Trasa (Bolian), Commander Edith Tickel (Terran), Lt. Commander Isyhraahl Ch'eraonar (Andorian). Commander Edger Donohoe (Terran), Commander Bryce Cantrell (Terran), Lt. Commander Narro Udro (Betazoid)

2397 - 2400

After a minor refit in 2397, the USS North Sea welcomed Commodore Diane Newsome as its newest captain. A veteran of the Dominion War. In her 80s, Newsome’s command was typically regulated to second contact, diplomatic escort and scientific surveys. The Commodore died unexpectedly in 2400.

2400 - Present Without a captain, the senior officer on board, Commander Xertes Tles and Chief Engineer, was set to take command of the USS North Sea. Designated as a training vessel, the ship was unexpectedly detoured to Starbase 4 and assigned to Taskforce 72 under the Command of Captain Charlotte Fawkes. Formerly of the USS Leda, a Luna-class starship, Fawkes hoped to steer the ship into more of a lightweight explorer.

Design & Layout

Bridge

Main bridge for the USS North Sea / image credit: Tadeo D'Oria (https://tadeodoria.com/)

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Ready Room

ready room / image credit: Tadeo D'Oria (https://tadeodoria.com/)

The ready room aboard a starship was the commanding officer’s personal space and was used primarily for private matters affecting the ship. The CO would hold individual meetings and view confidential or sensitive material. In addition, the office could double as an HQ for any flag officer on board.

On a Norway-class vessel, the Captain’s ready room was located aft of the main bridge. The office space included a triangular-shaped desk with a swivel chair, two seats for visitors, a curved couch and coffee table, a replicator, and personal decor.

The Captain’s workstation (desk) typically included a desktop monitor with space for a PADD and refreshments. In addition, a curved shelf sat behind the desk and had a few personal items from the CO. Other personal items were arranged throughout the room.

Captain Charlotte Fawkes of the USS North Sea made the room her own with only a few light touches. On her shelf, she included a few of her favorite books, including A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking, Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love, Sidereus Nuncius by Galileo Galilei, The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Meteorite bookends separated the editions.

Plant decor spruced the room with a banzai tree on the coffee table and a white orchid on the bookshelf. A philodendron sat in the corner adjacent to the replicator and opposite a metal sculpture of the ship.

The doorway aft of the room led directly to the CO’s private quarters. As Captain Fawkes was engaged, the room was rearranged as a small apartment.

Engineering

Warp core / image credit: Tadeo D'Oria (https://tadeodoria.com/)

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Observation Lounge

Briefing / image credit: Tadeo D'Oria (https://tadeodoria.com/)

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Lounge

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Briefing room for the USS North Sea / image credit: image credit: Falke (https://www.deviantart.com/falke2009)

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Sickbay

Sickbay / image credit: Tadeo D'Oria (https://tadeodoria.com/)

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Labs and VIP Quarters

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Image Credit

Images by Tadeo D'Oria (https://tadeodoria.com/)