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USS Io
Luna-class • NCC-80105 • Io Light Explorer Division • Fourth Fleet
The USS Io (NCC-80105) is a Luna-class light explorer assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of Captain Silas Crowe. Serving as the flagship of the Io Light Explorer Division, the ship was commissioned in 2379, named for the mythological figure whose story embodies resilience and transformation. Like its namesake, Io has weathered adversity and emerged stronger, continuing its mission with steadfast determination.
In the wake of the 250th Frontier Day, Starfleet was left fractured, reeling from a catastrophe that devastated much of its fleet, claimed countless lives, and shook the foundation of trust within the Federation. The months that followed were marked by grief, paranoia, and a struggle to rebuild. Yet through it all, the crew of the USS Io endured. They became a symbol of perseverance, a reminder that even in the darkest times, Starfleet’s mission—to explore, to seek out new life, to forge peace—must continue.
Now, Io is more vigilant than ever. Tasked with deep-space exploration, scientific discovery, and diplomatic outreach, it operates at the fringes of the known galaxy, pushing beyond the familiar into the vast unknown. The ship’s crew stands ready to meet the challenges of a galaxy still recovering from recent upheaval, offering aid to those in need, extending a hand to new allies, and defending the ideals of the Federation where they are most threatened.
With every mission, the USS Io carries Starfleet’s enduring spirit forward, boldly going where no one has gone before.
Io Light Explorer Division
Division Commands
Crew Manifest
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Silas Crowe
Commanding Officer
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Kiaran Patel
Executive Officer
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Eileen Piper
Chief Flight Operations Officer
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Chief Operations Officer
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Jazara Koran
AssistantChief Operations Officer
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Suvak
Chief Medical Officer
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Selene Arden
Chief Science Officer
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Bran Kindle
Astrometrics Specialist
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Quelis Drevan
Chief Tactical Officer
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Jackson Rivers
Assistant Chief Tactical Officer
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Alex Jansen
Chief Engineering Officer
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Rylan Xer
Counsellor
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Callen Varro
Commander Task Force 17
Recent Stories
View All Stories17 August 2024
USS Io
“I trust you see why we needed to tell you this in person, Commander Temar,” Silas said, his voice firm but tense. The dim lighting of the USS Io’s obervation lounge cast deep shadows, highlighting the sharpness of his features as he scrutinized the Romulan’s face, searching for any [...]
1 August 2024
USS Io
“Indeed, Arahtih, that’s precisely my stance,” Selene asserted, her eyes flashing with determination. Her uniform was impeccably pressed, reflecting her rigid posture and unwavering resolve. “Opening the manifold and flooding the Cipaere with tachyons isn’t just unnecessary; it’s also [...]
28 July 2024
USS Io
CAPTAIN’S LOG, Stardate 240105.06: What was intended to be the start of our inaugural mission to the Gamma Quadrant has taken a startling turn. Our investigation of a curious distress signal marked the beginning of a series of unfortunate and peculiar events. Upon tracing the signal, we [...]
21 July 2024
USS Io
“Fire all phasers!” Captain Crowe’s command sliced through the clamor of the bridge. Quelis’s blue fingers danced across the controls, unleashing a barrage of bright phaser beams that seared through the void. The ship bucked violently with each retaliatory hit, sending tremors through the [...]