USS Ingenuity (NCC-97603)
While research and development activities typically occur on starbases and outposts within Federation territory, sometimes the greatest discoveries are made amongst the stars. This is the mission of the Polaris Squadron.
While research and development activities typically occur on starbases and outposts within Federation territory, sometimes the greatest discoveries are made amongst the stars. This is the mission of the Polaris Squadron.
The USS Ingenuity is a Pathfinder-class science vessel that provides the Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity with small, flexible and nimble vessel for research. While often working alongside the full squadron, the USS Ingenuity may operate independently when the Polaris is otherwise engaged or when the large size of the flagship is a limiting factor.
The stories of Polaris Squadron are rated 2-2-2 for mature subject matter, including violence, language and sexual content.
Polaris Squadron is a multi-mission flag squadron under the command of Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes that supports two specialized units and three overall mission profiles:
The flagship of Polaris Squadron is the USS Polaris, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer that hosts the Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity, and the headquarters of Polaris Squadron is Archanis Station, a Canopus-class starbase from whence sector operations of the Archanis Sector are managed.
Commanding Officer
Executive Officer
Chief Engineering Officer
Chief Science Officer
ASTRA Staff Researcher, Civil Engineering
Chief Security & Tactical Officer
Chief Medical Officer
Chief Flight Control Officer
Chief Operations Officer
Deceased
Former Executive Officer
8 May 2025
S2E9. Nightmares When Night Falls
Archanis Station, SS Lucre, USS Diligent, USS Ingenuity, USS Juno, USS Lincoln, USS Polaris and USS Vesta
Her eyes going back and forth between the senior officers sitting at the table and the lieutenant that’d led her here, Ensign Maya Ortega was completely confused. “I… I’m not following any of this. What the hell is going on?” How had she ended up here? How had the [...]
7 May 2025
S2E9. Nightmares When Night Falls
Archanis Station, SS Lucre, USS Diligent, USS Ingenuity, USS Juno, USS Lincoln, USS Polaris and USS Vesta
As they made their way back to the upper levels, it was all Ensign Maya Ortega could do to not break down. She was shaking. She was terrified. They had killed that man. The Vaadwaur were going to find out. When they did, what would happen? Would they find her? She hadn’t been the one with the [...]
6 May 2025
Metal On Porcelain... And Flesh
S2E9. Nightmares When Night Falls
Archanis Station, SS Lucre, USS Diligent, USS Ingenuity, USS Juno, USS Lincoln, USS Polaris and USS Vesta
Ensign Maya Ortega sat by the window, staring at the Vaadwaur warships all around. At first, she’d wondered why they’d come for the Archanis Station after all these weeks, but as ships began to pour in, she understood. They were using it as a base for refit and repair, leveraging the [...]
5 May 2025
USS Diligent, USS Ingenuity, USS Juno, USS Kennedy, USS Polaris and USS Serenity (Archive)
Petty Officer Priyanka Dhawan guided the stolen Manasa towards the end zone. “Can’t believe this rickety bag of bolts actually held up.” She looked over at their engineer, who’d joined them on the bridge for this moment, their triumphant return. “Nicely done, [...]