The Cardinal maintains a static orbit alongside DS11 while new personnel are assigned. Fleet Admins and Flag Officers debate behind the scenes as to who will crew her. Data from the recent Vaadwaur incident is being analyzed as Task Force 21 and the Fourth Fleet begin upgrades in response.
Four historic naval vessels have carried the name USS Cardinal. Each ship was a mine countermeasures vessel that utilized advanced sensors to detect waterborne explosives. A major part of the Cardinal’s mission today is to watch Starfleet’s flank for all manner of anomalies.
The USS Cardinal embodies the Federation’s commitment to scientific advancement and humanitarian support to its frontier worlds. The Nebula-class vessel can adapt to the diverse challenges faced along Starfleet’s edge. It is most often equipped with a sensor pod that extends its scanning capabilities across an entire sector with microscopic precision. The craft is a critical early-warning and survey platform when it operates in contested or uncharted regions. Identifying dangerous spatial phenomena is a major responsibility. Information gathered can also be used for intelligence or counterinsurgency purposes. When deployed with her hospital or fighter pod, the vessel shifts seamlessly into roles ranging from colony medical relief to border security reinforcement.
Missions operate at the crossroads between exploration and defense. Cardinal xenobotany and environmental science divisions coordinate closely with civilian terraformer teams to prepare and preserve new colonial sites. The astrophysics department investigates stellar anomalies that could pose dangers or yield scientific opportunities. When crises emerge, the ship’s medical response team and colony-focused aid units stand ready to offer support. Crewmembers offer stability and assistance where local infrastructure falters.
Engineering and Operations personnel are trained in recovery and service operations. These officers can help technicians from developing Federation states upgrade to the latest standards. Taskings facing these teams range from fleet repairs to construction.
Operation of the USS Cardinal falls into Task Force 21’s greater goal of stabilizing the volatile regions under her watchful eye.
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Commanding Officer
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Executive Officer
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Chief Security-Tactical/2XO
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Medical Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Counselor
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Chief Engineering Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Operations Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Chief Intelligence Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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JAG Corps Officer
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Chief Flight Control Officer
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ID: 1644 | |
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Damage Control Specialist
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ID: 1644 | |
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Tactical Readiness Officer
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Computer Systems Specialist
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Security Team Leader
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Security Support Lifeform
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ID: 1644 | |
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Stellar Cartographer
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ID: 1644 |
28 May 2025
USS Cardinal and USS Morro Bay
The enlisted lounge aboard the USS Cardinal buzzed with activity as the midday shift change flooded the space with crew from across the ship’s departments. Lighting here was warmer than on the corridor, lending a golden hue to the room’s khaki bulkheads and polished champagne-colored [...]
27 May 2025
USS Cardinal and USS Morro Bay
“Anndd…all good.” Amira let out a huff as she finalized Jetta’s checkup, giving her a smile. “You’re in good health, Captain.” “Thank the stars,” Jetta let out a sigh of relief as she sat upright. “Finally being at Eleven is putting my [...]
26 May 2025
USS Cardinal and USS Morro Bay
The office aboard Deep Space 11 was unmarked and unremarkable. Smooth duranium walls gleamed under stark white lighting. Power relays deep within the station provided a slight audible hum. A desk stretched lengthwise beneath a darkened panel viewport was organized to the point of sterility. Two [...]
Bravo Fleet
