USS Proteus

USS Proteus
General Information
Registry	NCC-97402
Class & Type	Echelon-class Light Cruiser
Affiliation	Starfleet
Status	Active
Commissioned	2399
Assignment
Task Force	Task Force 17
Task Group	Task Group 9
Squadron	Lakota Squadron
Home Port	Deep Space 17
Role	Rapid Response, Engineering Support, Humanitarian Relief
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer	Captain Noli Auru
Executive Officer	Commander Onsas D'orr
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The USS Proteus (NCC-97402), an Echelon-class light cruiser Federation starship currently assigned to Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17 and is under the command of Captain Noli Auru. A new, formidable vessel and a crucial element of Lakota Squadron, Proteus adds logistical support to the squadron's many mission profiles. Capable of rapidly responding to a wide variety of humanitarian and engineering assignments, she is also no slouch when it comes to protecting Starfleet and Federation assets across the quadrant. Led by her new captain, the Proteus crew is largely made up of young officers seeking to atone for the tragedies of Frontier Day.

Historical Data Records

Pre-Launch

• 2396: The fourth and current vessel in the Proteus lineage, construction begins on the Echelon-class Proteus at Avalon Fleet Yards, under the watchful eye of Captain Elara Quinn. The process goes relatively smoothly and the ship is ready to begin her shakedown cruise on schedule in 2398. She continues on her cruise under the command of Captain Quinn until Starfleet signs off on her development phase and lists her as being on active duty with the fleet.

Post-Launch

• 2399: Declared as active by Starfleet, Proteus begins operations with the Fourth Fleet. A blend of experienced officers and fresh-faced cadets, the crew is put through its paces by Captain Quinn during a number of missions.
• 2400: During the Century Storm crisis of this year, Proteus is called upon to evacuate a colony in the Paulson Nebula. Once the storm has abated, the ship returns many of the colony's evacuees and helps in the rebuilding efforts.
• 2401: Proteus is hit by a number of tragedies during the early months of 2401. She is involved in several skirmishes with the Breen-Dominion alliance following their assault on the Deneb Sector. She suffers casualties but remains on the front lines for the duration of the short but bloody conflict. She is later scheduled to be at Earth for the Frontier Day celebrations, but repairs from an encounter with a Borg Probe delay her from the festivities. That doesn't stop her from succumbing to the Jupiter virus, however, with almost fifteen of her more senior officers being killed in the disaster. In the weeks that follow, the ship is involved in a clash with a Borg Sphere at the mouth of an Underspace Corridor. The clash results in the death of Captain Quinn, and upon return to dock for repairs, the ship is assigned a new commanding officer - Captain Noli Auru.

The Proteus Lineage

Like many starships in the Federation fleet, the Proteus name has endured long after the first ship to bear the name left dock for the first time. Information about past incarnations includes:

• USS Proteus — Europa-class light exploration cruiser
  • 2190—2220 (Destroyed)
• USS Proteus — Excelsior-class heavy cruiser
  • 2248—2374 (Destroyed)
• USS Proteus — Akira-class heavy cruiser
  • 2386-2396 (Decommissioned)
• USS Proteus — Echelon-class light cruiser — NCC-97402
  • 2399—Present (In Service)

Commanding Officer Lineage

Notable commanding officers, past and present, include:

• 2396 - 2401: Captain Elara Quinn, (Human Female)
• 2401 - Present: Captain Noli Auru, (Bajoran Female)

Additional LCARS Database Articles

• Main Article: Echelon-class Light Cruiser
• Main Article: Auxiliary craft assigned to Proteus
• Main Article: A complete listing of all decks on Proteus
• Main Article: A tour of key facilities around Proteus