U.S.S. Shinano

**USS *Shinano* (NCC-71810)**, a double hull, twin nacelle vessel belonging to the historic *Galaxy*-class, one of the original Block I vessels, has seen action almost every major engagement since her launch in 2365. Recently refitted to the President subclass, also referred to as the Block V variant, Shinano epitomises the tactical strength of the Galaxy Class.

In continuous service since her commissioning, barring refits in 2380, 2395, 2410 and the rebuild into a Block V vessel in 2421, *Shinano* has seen major action during the Dominion War of the early 2370's, the renewed aggression with the Klingons at the turn of the century, and the Iconian Conflict of 2415. Under the command of Captain Vyttia sh'Tolar, *Shinano* is now assigned to the Outback, as part of the efforts to explore and colonize the far eastern regions.

*Shinano* continues to serve Task Force Avalon, as the only active *Galaxy*-class starship in the fleet following the destruction of sister ship **USS *Roosevelt* (NCC-2573-A)** during an engagement with a native species.

# Ship Service History

**Stardate 38422.47** (25 October 2360): Along with 3 other starships, the U.S.S. Shinano is ordered from Utopia Planetia as a Galaxy Class starship, alongside the U.S.S. Enterprise-D, the U.S.S. Challenger and the U.S.S. Yamato.

**Stardate 43205.72** (07 August 2365): U.S.S. Shinano is finally launched, a year after her sister ships, and assigned to Captain Thomas April. Her first assignment is a 9 month deployment to the Cardassian Demilitarized Zone.

**Stardate 44002.78** (25 May 2366): U.S.S. Shinano is redeployed from the Cardassian Demilitarized Zone to the Vega system, in light of the loss of the New Providence Colony. With Captain Picard captured by the Borg, U.S.S. Shinano is ordered to not join the defensive efforts at Wolf 359, and instead assume command of a reserve force, in case of further Borg attack. The expected second wave never appears.

**Stardate 44003.7** (26 May 2366): U.S.S. Shinano reports to the last known position of the transport U.S.S. Lalo, finding only debris and weapons damage congruent with Borg plasma weaponry.

**Stardate 44422.87** (25 April 2367): U.S.S. Shinano returns to the Sol system for the transfer of command from Rear Admiral Thomas April to newly promoted Captain Jon Hanton. Following the transfer, Shinano is assigned to the 6th Fleet, operating out of Vega.

**Stardate 44921.51** (25 October 2367): U.S.S. Shinano enters the Tremine System, and encounters a near warp species. Discovered by Tremine Deep Space telescopes, the Shinano is met by the Tremine first warp capable starship. Over the next six weeks, personnel from the Shinano introduce themselves to the Tremine, and welcome them to the greater galaxy.

**Stardate 46551.04** (26 October 2368): U.S.S. Shinano enters the Sunaldi Cluster, an unexplored region of space on the border of Cardassian and Federation Space. They spend 2 years charting the cluster, discovering 13 new species, 2 of which are warp capable.

**Stardate 47986.47** (19 May 2370): U.S.S. Shinano returns to Earth for a baryon sweep. Personnel are rotated off the ship for shore leave, and a small cadre of senior cadets come aboard for their final deep space cruise.

**Stardate 48649.52** (16 January 2371): U.S.S. Shinano is sent to Deep Space Nine on an emergency mission to conduct search and rescue operations for the U.S.S. Voyager (NCC-74656), which went missing in the Badlands.

**Stardate 48908.63** (21 April 2371): U.S.S. Shinano is recalled to Deep Space Nine; the search for Voyager is called off, and the crew declared Missing in Action. The Shinano is reassigned to the Deep Space Nine flotilla, answering to Captain Benjamin Sisko and Admiral William Ross.

**Stardate 49487.6** (18 November 2371): The U.S.S. Enterprise-D is destroyed above Veridian III by a D-12 Class Bird of Prey, operated by House Duras. The starships Farragut, Miranda and Edison are dispatched to the planet to begin search, recovery and destroy operations. The Shinano is placed on alert at Deep Space Nine, in case this event triggers further conflict with the Klingon Empire.

**Stardate 50466.08** (10 November 2372): The U.S.S. Shinano is out position when the second Federation-Klingon war begins, and is unable to assist Deep Space Nine against the Klingon attack. Finding itself under fire, the Shinano repels an attack by 4 D-15 Bird of Prey's, and rendezvous' with the U.S.S. Venture and her battlegroup, joining a sister ship for the first time since her launch.

# Senior Staff

## Command Division

* Captain Vyttia sh'Tolar, Commanding Officer
* Commander Joseph Hessen, Executive Officer
* Lieutenant Commander Claire Harrington, Second Officer

## Operations Division

* Lieutenant Commander Claire Harrington, Chief of Operations
* , Chief of Engineering
* , Chief of Security

## Sciences Division

* , Chief Science Officer
* , Stellar Cartographer

## Medical Division

* , Chief Medical Officer
* , Counselor