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The USS Thunderchild (NCC-63549) is an Akira-class Federation starship renowned for its tactical prowess and resilience over decades. Named after the fictional HMS Thunder Child from H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, which heroically engaged Martian forces to protect civilian ships.
Built at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards and commissioned in 2369, the ship has faced Borg invasions, Dominion War battles, and galactic crises, earning a distinguished record defending the Federation. Despite its 34 years of service, the Thunderchild remains a formidable vessel, its 2397–2398 refit enhancing its sensors, tactical systems, and fighter bays, ensuring readiness for the challenges of uncharted space.
Assigned to the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 47, the Thunderchild operates from Deep Space 47 under Captain Rynar Jast, spearheading tactical and intelligence operations in the Thomar Expanse. Tasked with securing strategic pathways and gathering critical intelligence, the ship navigates complex geopolitical landscapes, engaging local powers to ensure safe access for Starfleet’s broader objectives. Its advanced systems and skilled crew make it a vital component of Task Force 47’s mission to establish a secure foothold in the uncharted frontier.
Notable Crew
The Thunderchild has been led by a series of capable commanding officers, each leaving a distinct mark on its legacy.
Commanding Officers
- 2368–2369: Fleet Admiral Taela Shanthi
- 2369–2372: Captain Bem Okala
- 2372–2378: Captain Evelyn Hoffman
- 2378-2381: Captain Falco Tauvits
- 2381–2386: Captain Matsuda
- 2386–2391: Captain Thalev zh’Shir
- 2391–2397: Captain T’Lara
- 2398 - Present : Captain Rynar Jast
Aegis Squadron
Timeline of Key Service
2368: Construction Began: Construction started at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards under Fleet Admiral Taela Shanthi.
2369: Shakedown and Commissioning: The Thunderchild completed its shakedown cruise under Shanthi and was commissioned under Captain Bem Okala, joining the 20th Fleet at Starbase 364 for patrols in the Shackleton Expanse.
2372: Change of Command: Captain Evelyn Hoffman assumed command, preparing the Thunderchild for escalating galactic conflicts.
2373: Battle of Sector 001: Under Hoffman, the Thunderchild defended Earth against a Borg cube, sustaining heavy damage but aiding its destruction with the USS Enterprise-E.
Dominion War: The Thunderchild served as a heavy cruiser in multiple Dominion War engagements, with Doctor Savel managing medical operations under combat conditions.
2374: USS Prometheus recapture: The Thunderchild, with two Defiant-class escorts, engaged Romulan D'deridex-class warbirds to reclaim the hijacked USS Prometheus, preventing its capture by the Tal Shiar.
2376: Change of Command and Borg Defense: Captain Falco Tauvits assumed command, leading the Thunderchild in a task force near a Borg transwarp conduit, one light-year from Earth, to counter potential Borg incursions.
2381: Change of Command: Captain Matsuda assumed command.
2384: USS Protostar Incident: Under Matsuda, the Thunderchild intercepted the USS Protostar near Gamma Serpentis. Temporarily compromised by the Protostar’s living construct, causing it to fire on allied vessels, the ship sustained damage before being restored.
2391: Change of Command: Captain T’Lara assumed command, leading exploratory and defensive missions in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.
2397–2398: Major Refit: The Thunderchild underwent a year-long refit at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, enhancing its tactical systems, sensor suites, science labs, and Valkyrie fighter bays.
2398: Change of Command: Captain Rynar Jast took command, leveraging refit upgrades for high-stakes operations.
2401: Borg Singularity Crisis: The Thunderchild confronted a massive Borg Singularity emerging from a spatial anomaly. Briefly compromised by the Borg Queen’s assimilation of USS Stargazer command codes, it assisted in deflecting a transwarp conduit energy burst.
Frontier Day Incident: During Frontier Day near Sol Station, the Thunderchild was compromised when younger crew members were assimilated via a Borg interlink signal. It was restored to Starfleet control post-crisis.
2402: Defense of Bynaus – Nightfall Incursion: Under Captain Rynar Jast, the Thunderchild led a defensive operation to protect Bynaus from a Vaadwaur assault during the Nightfall Incursion.