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Hypatia Research Cruiser Division, or, informally, Hypatia Division, is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 47, centered on several starships and their crews as they carry out a wide variety of critical missions across Federation space and beyond.

Squadron Composition

Formed in the aftermath of the Blackout of 2402, Hypatia Division is composed of three starships capable of carrying out the various roles and responsibilities dictated by the mandate of the United Federation of Planets. The composition of vessels assigned to the division is such that virtually any objective can be completed, whether within the confines of Federation space, or far from safety in far-flung areas of the known galaxy.

USS Al-Batani

USS Al-Batani is an Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser commanded by Captain Vasoch Gor and assigned to the Shackleton Expanse as the division's command and control unit.

USS Cardenas

USS Cardenas is a Reliant-class frigate commanded by Captain Elliot Mercer and assigned to the division in a logistics and support role.

USS Hypatia

USS Hypatia is a Sutherland-class research cruiser commanded by Captain Noli Auru and is the flagship of the unit.

Leadership

2401-Pres: Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, Squadron Commander
2401: Fleet Captain Kelvan Vos, Squadron Commander

History

Initially created in the aftermath of The Lost Fleet crisis of 2401, Lakota Squadron had taken on many different assets, but her flagship has remained steadfast and resolute at the heart of the group's continuing mission. Initially consisting of Lakota, Buran and Osiris, the unit was significantly bolstered after the Borg incursions later that year. Replacing the ageing Buran and the frigate Osiris, the state-of-the-art Sutherland-class research cruiser Hypatia expanded the unit's scientific and exploration capabilities, while the Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser Proxima added some much needed tactical and strategic capabilities to the squadron. The final addition to the team was an untested crew of youngsters eager to make amends for their part in the Frontier Day massacre, aboard the Echelon-class light cruiser Proteus, adding humanitarian relief, high priority engineering assignments and rapid response efforts to the squadron's mission profile.

Proxima withdrew from the squadron in November 2401, with Captain Vos and crew assuming command of Deep Space 11. A personnel change aboard Lakota saw Fleet Captain Nazir removed from her role as Squadron Commander, with Vos assuming the mantle. This caused a reshuffle of personnel across the squadron which concluded just in time for yet another Starfleet crisis to envelope them.

In late 2401, the squadron was repurposed under the leadership of the Hypatia when several of the unit's assets moved on to other ventures. Currently consisting of Al-Batani, Cardenas and Hypatia herself, the division has recently been reassigned to the new exploration frontier in the Shackleton Expanse.

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 {{Squadron
-| name = Lakota Squadron
+| name = Hypatia Division
 | seal =
 | unit =
-| taskforce = Task Force 17
+| taskforce = Task Force 47
-| taskgroup = Task Group 9
+| taskgroup = Task Group 13
-| headquarters = Deep Space 11
+| headquarters =
-| flagship = [[USS Lakota|USS ''Lakota'']]
+| flagship = [[USS Hypatia|USS ''Hypatia'']]
 | co = [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]]
-| xo = [[bfms_char:106407|Captain Kelvan Voss]]
+| xo = [[bfms_char:134537|Captain James Ryan]]
-| quadrant = Alpha Quadrant
+| quadrant = Beta Quadrant
 | mission = Diplomacy, Humanitarian Aid, and Exploration
 }}
-'''Lakota Heavy Cruiser Squadron''', or, informally, '''Lakota Squadron''', is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17, centered on the [[USS Lakota|USS ''Lakota'']], and the stories of [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]] from her new office. Based out of [[Deep Space 11]] in the northern frontier, the squadron boasts the ability to deal with a wide range of mission profiles, from basic patrol duties and engineering repairs to rapid response and amazing scientific discoveries.
+'''Hypatia Research Cruiser Division''', or, informally, '''Hypatia Division''', is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 47, centered on several starships and their crews as they carry out a wide variety of critical missions across Federation space and beyond.
 ==Squadron Composition==
-Formed in the aftermath of Frontier Day 2401, [[Lakota Squadron]] is composed of four starships capable of carrying out the various roles and responsibilities dictated by the mandate of the United Federation of Planets. The composition of vessels assigned to the squadron is such that virtually any objective can be completed, whether within the confines of Federation space, or far from safety in far-flung areas of the known galaxy.
+Formed in the aftermath of the Blackout of 2402, [[Hypatia Division]] is composed of three starships capable of carrying out the various roles and responsibilities dictated by the mandate of the United Federation of Planets. The composition of vessels assigned to the division is such that virtually any objective can be completed, whether within the confines of Federation space, or far from safety in far-flung areas of the known galaxy.
-{{clear}}
-<gallery mode="packed">
-File:LakotaPatch.png
+===USS ''Al-Batani''===
-File:HypatiaPatch.png
-File:ProteusPatch.png
-</gallery>
-===USS ''Lakota''===
 [[File:Lakota1.png|thumb]]
-[[USS Lakota|USS ''Lakota'']] is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] starship commanded by [[bfms_char:131709|Captain Kerina Marten]]. As flagship of the squadron, ''Lakota'' is by far the most well-known vessel in the unit, often found operating around Federation space responding to different crises, patrolling space lanes, ferrying diplomats and hosting negotiations between implacable enemies. Her proud name and reputation often see her involved in missions where larger, more capable vessels might excel, flying the flag for the squadron, and the Task Force. Having bounced back from the loss of their captain during the deadly Frontier Day disaster, the crew found new life under the command of Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, only for her to be removed from command after several revelations about her personal life. When Captain Kerina Marten is appointed, a new period of transition sees tensions increase as clashes between old and new personnel threaten to ruin the harmony found under the Nazir regime. Can Marten restore the crew’s belief and hope for the future as Lakota ventures beyond the borders of Federation space in search of a lost Federation starship?
+[[USS Al-Batani|USS ''Al-Batani'']] is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser commanded by [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]] and assigned to the [[Shackleton Expanse]] as the division's command and control unit.
+===USS ''Cardenas''===
+[[USS Cardenas|USS ''Cardenas'']] is a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate commanded by [[bfms_char:141041|Captain Elliot Mercer]] and assigned to the division in a logistics and support role.
 ===USS ''Hypatia''===
 [[File:Hypatia.png|thumb]]
-[[USS Hypatia|USS ''Hypatia'']] is a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland''-class]] starship commanded by [[bfms_char:68737|Captain Giarvar Kauhn]]. Scientific research and exploration is the mandate for ''Hypatia'' as she provides unparalleled insight into the universe thanks to her impressive sensor suite and dozens of specialist scientific departments. ''Hypatia'' most notably excels at the study of planets, celestial bodies and anomalies, often responding to requests for further study from other vessels in the squadron and wider Task Force. Following a recent dalliance with the Gorn during the [[Underspace]] crisis, ''Hypatia'' has returned to surveying the [[Typhon Frontier|Typhon Expanse]].
+[[USS Hypatia|USS ''Hypatia'']] is a [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland''-class]] research cruiser commanded by [[bfms_char:43421|Captain Noli Auru]] and is the flagship of the unit.
-===USS ''Proteus''===
-[[File:Proteus.jpg|thumb]]
-[[USS Proteus|USS ''Proteus'']] is an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] starship commanded by [[bfms_char:120323|Captain Elara Quinn]]. A new and formidable vessel, ''Proteus'' usually adds logistical support to the squadron's many mission profiles. Capable of rapidly responding to a wide variety of humanitarian and engineering assignments, she is also no slouch when it comes to protecting Starfleet and Federation assets across the quadrant. Led by her veteran commander, the ''Proteus'' crew is largely made up of young officers seeking to atone for the tragedies of Frontier Day. However, her current status is a mystery after she was engulfed by an [[Underspace|Underspace aperture]] during a recent crisis, with her whereabouts currently unknown.
-=== USS ''Proxima''===
-[[File:Halfbanner.png|thumb]]
-[[Deep Space 11]] is a [[Copernicus Class|''Copernicus''-class]] starbase commanded by [[bfms_char:106407|Captain Kelvan Voss]]. On the border of [[Kzinti Patriarchy|Kzinti]] space, DS-11 serves as a border patrol hub for vessels observing the enigmatic Patriarchy, whilst offering a diplomatic olive branch whenever an opportunity arises. With dangerous locals such as the Ryton system and the [[Typhon Frontier|Typhon Expanse]] on their doorstep, the station also serves as a staging point for exploratory operations beyond the northernmost border of Federation space. Most recently, the station has become the headquarters for the Fourth Fleet’s Lakota Squadron, under the command of [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]], whilst becoming an additional asset at the disposal of Task Force 17.
 ==Leadership==
-* 2401 - Present: [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]], Squadron Commander
+* '''2401-Pres:''' [[bfms_char:43418|Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir]], Squadron Commander
+* '''2401:''' [[bfms_char:106407|Fleet Captain Kelvan Vos]], Squadron Commander
 == History==
-Initially created in the aftermath of The Lost Fleet crisis of 2401, ''Lakota Squadron'' has taken on many different assets, but her flagship has remained steadfast and resolute at the heart of the group's continuing mission. Initially consisting of [[USS Lakota|Lakota]], [[USS Buran|Buran]] and [[USS Osiris|Osiris]], the unit was significantly bolstered after the Borg incursions later that year. Replacing the aging ''Buran'' and the frigate ''Osiris'', the state-of-the-art [[Sutherland Class|Sutherland-class research cruiser]] [[USS Hypatia|Hypatia]] expanded the unit's scientific and exploration caabilities, while the [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser]] [[USS Proxima|Proxima]] added some much needed tactical and strategic capabilities to the squadron. The final addition to the team was an untested crew of youngsters eager to make amends for their part in the Frontier Day massacre, aboard the [[Echelon Class|Echelon-class light cruiser]] [[USS Proteus|Proteus]], adding humanitarian relief, high priority engineering assignments and rapid response efforts to the squadron's mission profile.
+Initially created in the aftermath of The Lost Fleet crisis of 2401, ''Lakota Squadron'' had taken on many different assets, but her flagship has remained steadfast and resolute at the heart of the group's continuing mission. Initially consisting of [[USS Lakota|Lakota]], [[USS Buran|Buran]] and [[USS Osiris|Osiris]], the unit was significantly bolstered after the Borg incursions later that year. Replacing the ageing ''Buran'' and the frigate ''Osiris'', the state-of-the-art [[Sutherland Class|Sutherland-class research cruiser]] [[USS Hypatia|Hypatia]] expanded the unit's scientific and exploration capabilities, while the [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser]] [[USS Proxima|Proxima]] added some much needed tactical and strategic capabilities to the squadron. The final addition to the team was an untested crew of youngsters eager to make amends for their part in the Frontier Day massacre, aboard the [[Echelon Class|Echelon-class light cruiser]] [[USS Proteus|Proteus]], adding humanitarian relief, high priority engineering assignments and rapid response efforts to the squadron's mission profile.
+''Proxima'' withdrew from the squadron in November 2401, with Captain Vos and crew assuming command of [[Deep Space 11]]. A personnel change aboard ''Lakota'' saw Fleet Captain Nazir removed from her role as Squadron Commander, with Vos assuming the mantle. This caused a reshuffle of personnel across the squadron which concluded just in time for yet another Starfleet crisis to envelope them.
-''Proxima'' withdrew from the squadron in November 2401, with Captain Vos and crew assuming command of [[Deep Space 11]]. Apersonnel change aboard ''Lakota'' saw Fleet Captain Nazir moved to DS-11 and office job, from where she would administer the squadron, but without direct command of a starship.
+In late 2401, the squadron was repurposed under the leadership of the ''Hypatia'' when several of the unit's assets moved on to other ventures. Currently consisting of ''Al-Batani'', ''Cardenas'' and ''Hypatia'' herself, the division has recently been reassigned to the new exploration frontier in the [[Shackleton Expanse]].
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