USS Givens

The USS Givens (NCC-60973) is a Steamrunner-class starship of the United Federation of Planet's Starfleet serving in the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17 since 2401.

Operating primarily out of the task force's headquarters at Deep Space 17 in the Typhon Frontier, Givens is tasked as a rapid response ship to Starfleet ships attached to Task Force 17 operations. True to her class, the Givens partakes in non-specialised mission profiles, often responding to calls for assistance from other Task Force vessels and stepping in to perform patrols when a starship has to be pulled off patrol. The ship is typically deployed for two to three weeks or less at a time, but has the capability to be deployed for longer periods on an emergency basis.

As the vessel operates out of Deep Space 17, most of its crew, outside of the senior staff, are assigned to DS17. When the Givens leaves the system, they are temporarily assigned to the vessel. This, coupled with her size, means her quarters are pretty cramped, and there is a lack of recreational facilities on the ship. Aside from two holodecks, there is a mess hall and a small gym; just enough to give the small crew some relaxation options on their off time.

Crew of the Givens

Commander Shivni is a Starfleet Commander who has recently assumed the centre chair for her first assignment as commanding officer of the USS Givens. Shivni is a natural leader, charismatic, bright, dedicated and exceptionally talented in diplomacy. She was tagged early in her career for good command material and has excelled in every position up until receiving her first command with the Givens.
Lieutenant Commander Ryan Malkovich is a Starfleet Command Officer who has been executive officer of the USS Givens for the past two years. Young and relatively inexperienced, he is more reserved in his actions than Command Shivni but he has grown by leaps and bounds during his time with her.

In Play

As a Fleet Asset in Task Force 17, Givens is available for all members to use within their writing.
She is excellent at providing the initial ‘hook’ for any mission. Often responding to calls for assistance or filling in the gaps on patrols, the Givens can stumble across or scope out a problem before your ship is assigned to deal with it.
While it’s fine to have the Givens show up and for your crew to interact with these characters to learn the lay of the land before a mission, you can also name-drop the Givens as providing the background information.
The Givens can also make a great ship to deal with a known problem off-screen, freeing up your ship to focus on the mission at hand.

In Play

As a Fleet Asset in Task Force 17, Givens is available for all members to use within their writing.
She is excellent at providing the initial ‘hook’ for any mission. Often going on general patrols or checking out scientific curiosities, the Givens can stumble across or scope out a problem before your ship is assigned to deal with it.
While it’s fine to have the Givens show up and for your crew to interact with these characters to learn the lay of the land before a mission, you can also name-drop the Givens as providing the background information.
The Givens can also make a great ship to be dealing with a known problem off-screen, freeing up your ship to focus on the mission at hand.

Crew

Commander Shivni

Commander Shivni is a Starfleet Commander who has recently assumed the centre chair for her first assignment as commanding officer of the USS Givens. Shivni is a natural leader, charismatic, bright, dedicated and exceptionally talented in diplomacy. She was tagged early in her career for good command material and has excelled in every position up until receiving her first command with the Givens.

Lieutenant Commander Ryan Malkovich

Lieutenant Commander Ryan Malkovich is a Starfleet Command Officer who has been executive officer of the USS Givens for the past two years.