USS Proteus (NCC-97402)

One of Starfleet's newest starships, Proteus serves as a rapid response vessel, dealing with humanitarian and engineering efforts across the Federation and beyond. Captain Noli Auru oversees a crew of youngsters, many of whom seek redemption after the events of Frontier Day 2401.

USS Proteus

Echelon-class • NCC-97402 • Task Force 17

The USS Proteus, an Echelon-class light cruiser, stands as a beacon of resilience and dedication under the command of newly minted captain Noli Auru. Commissioned in 2398, this versatile starship is an integral asset to Task Force 17’s Lakota Squadron. Based out of Deep Space 17 near the enigmatic Typhon Expanse, Proteus is equipped for a variety of crucial missions, including rapid response operations, engineering support, and humanitarian aid.

Following the tragic Frontier Day massacre, which claimed the lives of many of her seasoned crew members, Proteus is now largely manned by young and eager personnel determined to honor their predecessors’ legacy. These fresh faces bring a spirit of renewal and commitment to the ship’s vital duties, forging a path of hope and recovery in the aftermath of loss. With Captain Noli’s experienced leadership guiding them, the crew of Proteus embodies the Starfleet ideals of courage, unity, and service to the greater good.

But the sudden arrival of a disgraced officer from the Lakota threatens all that is good aboard ship…

The stories of Lakota Squadron are rated 2-2-2 for mature subject matter, including some moderate violence, language and sexual content.

Lakota Heavy Cruiser Squadron

Lakota Heavy Cruiser Squadron, or, informally, Lakota Squadron, is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet’s Task Force 17, centered on the adventures of several starships and their crew as they carry out a wide variety of critical missions across Federation space and beyond. Formed in the aftermath of Frontier Day 2401, Lakota Squadron is composed of three starships capable of carrying out the various roles and responsibilities dictated by the mandate of the United Federation of Planets. The composition of vessels assigned to the squadron is such that virtually any objective can be completed, whether within the confines of Federation space, or far from safety in far-flung areas of the known galaxy.

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14 November 2024

5 - Lifting the Veil

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Experiencing rough seas was a hazard of any ship travelling the cosmos, but Kiras had not been joking when she said travelling the gaseous cloud wouldn’t be easy. Reverberations could be felt across the ship as the deck plating rumbled through the distortions. With the explosive reactions proving [...]

10 November 2024

3 - Signal from Beyond

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Preceded by a brilliant flash of blinding light, the Echelon-class light cruiser Proteus emerged from warp and quickly adjusted to her new location, staring down the enormous gaseous anomaly ahead of them. Everyone on the crew had seen nebulae before, studied them before, but this was unlike [...]

6 November 2024

4 - Latinum for your thoughts

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Standing in the doorway of the observation lounge, blocking the view from the bridge, Lakota’s newest crewmember hugged the large data PADD she was carrying against her chest, intently watching the scene before her. There was much to learn about her new assignment and her Captain in particular, [...]

6 November 2024

2 - Trauma Recalled

Veil of Shadows

USS Hypatia, USS Lakota and USS Proteus

Standing at the head of the observation lounge table, Noli watched the assembled commanders of the Squadron with great interest as each absorbed the terrible news she had just burdened them with. Captain Ryan of the Hypatia, the unknown component around the table, was leaning on the back of a [...]