USS Constantinople

Steamrunner-class • NCC-52002 • Fourth Fleet

The USS Constantinople (NCC-52002) is a Steamrunner-class light cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet and captained by Commander Thabo Xhakaza. As part of Sirius Squadron, she is based out of Gateway Station in the Midgard Sector, and acts as a patrol, support, and reconnaissance vessel for the region.

Many of the Constantinople’s crew have been rapidly elevated after the critical loss of personnel from Frontier Day, including Commander Xhakaza, and several of the senior staff are less than a year out of the Academy. This young crew thus stands committed to upholding the Federation’s principles on this difficult frontier while seeking to prove their worth and forge their own path.

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Sirius Expeditionary Squadron

Sirius Expeditionary Squadron, also known as Sirius Squadron, is a squadron centered around the Odyssey-class USS Sirius under the command of Commodore Matt Rourke, based out of Gateway Station in the Midgard Sector on the Federation’s Beta Quadrant frontier. The squadron serves two missions: the secondary mission of supporting the sector-wide responsibilities of the Gateway Station, and its primary mission as a rapid deployment force beyond Federation borders.

In its expeditionary capacity, Sirius Squadron stands ready to deploy outside of Federation territory at short notice to respond to emerging situations across the galaxy. With multiple versatile and powerful ships at its disposal, the squadron is capable of operating independently and without support for extended periods, and is flexible enough to face a range of missions, including under volatile circumstances where objectives and conditions can quickly change.

Outside of such deployments, the squadron maintains readiness in case of need, and supports Gateway Station’s operations. From its HQ, its ships pursue Starfleet’s mission to maintain regional stability through diplomatic and humanitarian operations and pursue avenues of scientific research and exploration into the former territories of the Old Romulan Star Empire. Since the escalation of tensions with the Klingon Empire and their interest in the territory of the fallen Star Empire, Sirius Squadron has been a cornerstone of protecting both the Federation border, and Starfleet’s allies in the Romulan Republic.

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USS Sirius

Odyssey-class Heavy Explorer
NCC-80002

USS Alhabor

Aquarius-class Escort
NCC-80002-/1

USS Asger

Norway-class Light Cruiser
NCC-39415

USS Blackbird

Osler-class Scout
NCC-89901