USS Eagle

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The Eagle takes its name from a noble bird of prey, an emblem of the once powerful United States of America from Earth’s 21st century. This bird represented the strength and majesty of a people who admired strength and courage. From the early days of Earth, many peoples have looked to the eagle with a spiritual admiration. The USS Eagle is not the largest, nor indeed the most powerful of ships in the fleet, but is extremely resilient and flexible in it’s role as an exploratory vessel.

The USS Eagle, NCC-74659, has only had one Captain since her launch in 2375. Commissioned by Rear Admiral Shaun Marlin, the Eagle was plagued by a reacquiring computer system problem which almost saw her being withdrawn from service completely. The arrival of the Dominion war meant that much of the ship building was geared to war vessels and anything else that could be used was drafted to aid the war effort. The Eagle was stripped of any unnecessary parts and used to ferry supplies from StarBase 118 to Earth or where ever else was needed. The Eagle performed well, but the continued computer issues often saw her stuck in dry dock. Although not forgotten, she was slated for decommissioning and possible sale to a commercial entity by 2382.

Then, in early 2383, StarFleet engineering was able to pinpoint the continuing computer issues, and was forced to remove and replace over 90% of the biomemetic gelpack systems while completely overhauling the entire EPS system, and replacing the computer core. Once it was confirmed that the computer issues were completely solved, the Eagle spent several months undergoing a total refit to bring it to specifications of the latest Intrepid class version. One of the cargo bays was removed and replaced by more sophisticated sensor equipment, the next generation of the upgrades found on the USS Voyager’s Stellar Cartography lab when it returned to the Alpha Quadrant. With advances in automation, the number of necessary crew members was slightly pared, allowing higher capacity shield generators to take the place of some crew quarters, while other efficiency in the newest systems allowed for extra torpedo storage and a larger aft shuttle bay. Meanwhile, crew quarters were in fact slightly enlarged.

The Eagle has been re-designed to fill the role of a long range scout vessel, one that the current fleet does not have. With the addition of the pulse fire quantum torpedoes, the Eagle now has the ability to open with a devastating volley of firepower and the chance to get away and fight another day when other ships may have capitulated to larger, better equipped vessels.

Captain Taboo is a dynamic unpredictable officer who has throughout his career demonstrated a flair for getting out of trouble as fast as he got into it. When asked why he joined StarFleet he said simply, to “find his place and to make a difference…” His command and leadership style have been questioned by many of StarFleet’s senior officers, expressing concerns of loyalty and suitability. Daydan has served on many ships in the fleet, including the Kodiak, Steadfast, Isanaah, Hammond, Independence, the Resolution at the Embassy on Duronis II, and finally the USS Constitution-B. As a Science Officer, working his way up through the ranks the hard way, he was shocked to be offered the chance to be the First Officer at the Embassy on Duronis II, from that point on he knew his goal was to some day command his own ship. With a background in Intelligence gathering his skills have made him a valuable member of the fleet taking advantage of his expert reading skills in both Empathy and Telepathy. Taboo’s loyalty to his ship, crew, Betazed and the nature of the universe is unquestionable. Perhaps together, the Eagle and Captain Taboo can at last make a difference.