U.S.S. Reprisal

**USS *Reprisal* (NCC-1719-C)** is a *Yorktown*-class starship of the United Federation of Planets Starfleet built by the San Francisco Fleet Yards, and launched in 2417. She is the fourth Federation starship to bear the name, and the current flagship of the 26th Fleet. *Reprisal* was assigned to the the Outback on First Contact Day 2418 prior to a formal change of command ceremony which saw the flag of 26th Fleet transferred from the *Sojourner*-class USS *Kendra Valley*.

Originally planned to be commissioned as the USS *Cypria*, the un-christened hull of NCC-98560 was re-designated USS *Reprisal* NCC-1719-C by special dispensation of Starfleet Command following the loss of the *Sovereign*-class USS *Reprisal*, destroyed in action against the Tzenkethi during a counter-attack in the Gron'ca system in August 2417.

Launched on Stardate 95378.88, the USS *Reprisal* is a modified Block II/S *Yorktown*-class hull with modifications to tactical systems and sensors based upon specifications for Block II/T *Endeavour*-class starships. The modifications to the ship's tactical systems were made at the request of Admiral Hawkins following the *Reprisal's* shakedown cruise in October-November 2417. The minor refit was completed at the Utopia Planitia fleet yards between December 2 and December 23 of the same year.

The refit removed half of the *Yorktown's* 12 standard-issue DYN-90 Multi-band sensors and its JAWS Active Directional Sensor Array, replacing them with two Block II/T SENTINEL Omni-Directional Targeting Arrays, along with a JYNZ Systems Flagship Computer Core, suited to fleet command and coordination duties. The ship's EPS network was also re-tooled and up-rated to Block II/T specifications, with a heavier bias towards weapons and shield power grids.

While this reduces the capabilities of the *Reprisal* as a reconnaissance and scientific survey platform, it brings her much closer to the specifications and mission profile of the variant Block II/T *Endeavour* class star cruisers that share an identical space frame.

# Senior Staff

**Commanding Officer:** Captain Marcus Hawthorne

Captain Hawthorne is the commanding officer of the USS *Reprisal* and the Flag Captain to Admiral Amalei Neraea.

A relative newcomer to the 26th Fleet, then-Commander Hawthorne initially commanded the USS *Jefferson* in its service with the 26th Fleet before being reassigned in early 2419 to serve as Captain Adams' Executive Officer aboard the USS *Roosevelt* and, following the destruction of the *Roosevelt* at the Battle of Discens in October of the same year, transferred to and fulfilled the same role aboard the USS *Reprisal.* Hawthorne was promoted to the rank of Captain following the *Reprisal's* return from its one-year exploratory mission and Captain Adams' transfer to the USS *Ark Royal* in early 2421.

Known for his cautious and even-tempered nature, Captain Hawthorne is a thoroughbred scientist and explorer who follows Starfleet principles to the letter. This behavior has seen him frequently serving as a foil to more aggressive officers, offering a voice of logic and reason amidst the usual sea of chaos. This tradition has been tempered by recent events, slowly but surely turning the former science officer more cynical as more battles occur under his command.

**Executive Officer:** Commander Avery A. Jackson

Commander Avery Jackson joined the crew of the Reprisal after the ship's former Executive Officer was killed in action in 2412. A traditionalist and a career Starfleet officer, Jackson brings a disciplined and battle-hardened temper to what has traditionally been a relaxed command style under Admiral Hawkins.

A fiercely capable tactical officer, Jackson previously served in M.A.C.O. Group Four prior to medical discharge in 2409. Details of this remain classified, but Jackson's reassignment to fleet operations saw him assume the Executive Officer's station aboard USS *Adrastea* in M.A.C.O. Group 7, where a commendable service eventually saw him re-assigned in early 2412 to the same position aboard *Reprisal*-B.

**Chief Engineer:** Commander Allan Cedric Sharpe

"*I've seen tidier looking warp cores on a Pakled garbage scowl. If this is the best SCE can give us, then by god, son - we have a lot of work to do...*"

A Welshman, Allan Sharpe is an imposing, if talented officer serving as as chief engineer of the USS *Reprisal.*

Notably, Sharpe was Starfleet Academy's middleweight boxing champion in 2401, and maintains his interest in the martial arts. He has frequent bouts against the ship's Klingon security officer, Toran.

Sharpe has a special interest in antique or outdated engine systems, spending a good deal of his final Academy year restoring a 2271 Type-2 shuttle from the *Constitution*-class starship USS *Lexington* - an interest he has extended in to ongoing 'tinkering' with Admiral Hawkins' Delta Flyer, the *Hawkesbury*.

A practical genius in starship power systems, Commander Sharpe was one of the newer crew members Hawkins' crew aboard the preceding NCC-1719-B, but quickly left his mark on the ship. Responsible for the installation of the ship's Aegis shield arrays, Sharpe notably increased the performance of the *Reprisal's* defensive systems by over 20%, and now serves as a senior engineer after a long tenure under the command of former first officer Tal Ezlep.

**Chief Science Officer:** Lieutenant Commander Annick Guillou

Lieutenant Commander Annick Guillou is somewhat new to Starfleet, having only served for just over four years upon being assigned to the USS *Reprisal*. However, prior to attending Starfleet Academy, she earned civilian undergraduate and doctoral degrees, specializing in Seismology and Geophysics, leading to her being commissioned at Lieutenant. Following two years of service on the Luna Class USS *Elara*, she was transferred to the 26th Fleet, where she spent much of her first years as a science officer onboard the USS *Roosevelt*.

Towards the end of her tenure on the *Roosevelt*, she was established as the acting CSO pending her promotion to Lieutenant Commander. This promotion came following the *Roosevelt's* destruction, following which she was transferred to the USS *Reprisal*.

Upon her transfer to the USS *Reprisal* following the destruction of the USS *Roosevelt*, her position as the CSO overseeing the science staff under Captain Adams's command was finalized.

**Chief of Operations:** Lieutenant Soga Tellon

*[No further details available....]*

Lieutenant Tellon was killed in action at the Battle of Discens Station against the Scourge in October 2419.

**Chief Tactical Officer:** Lieutenant Commander Emoni Pell

"*I like your style, General. But, please, I'd like you to make that proposition again with a little less attitude, and a little bit more pragmatism. I can wait while you think about it. In the mean time - Mister Toran? Lock weapons on that ship, just in case my very reasonable request wasn't all that clear...*"

*[No further details available....]*

Commander Pell was critically injured in action at the Battle of Discens Station against the Scourge in October 2419.

**Chief Security Officer:** Lieutenant Commander Adaline Crawford

"Ain't nothin' wrong with showin' 'em a bit of southern hospitality."

Adaline Crawford is a young southern lass from Virginia on Earth. The younger sister of Captain Jacob Crawford, she followed him into Starfleet as soon as she could. Having graduated Starfleet Acadamy straight into the Iconian War, she emerged ready for anything. After a year as the Assistant Chief of Security aboard the U.S.S. Achilles, Lieutenant Crawford eagerly accepted Captain Adams' offer to become the security chief of the Reprisal after the battle of Discens. Unlike many security chiefs before her, her demeanor is warm and encouraging, which has quickly endeared her to many of the crew.

**MACO Detachment Commander:** Lieutenant Commander Rel Jaro

"Prophets? Lady, the last time I had to pray, I was putting my faith in armour and a rifle… Besides… Shooting at something involves way fewer metaphors, and tends to be easier to explain."

Lieutenant Commander Rel Jaro of Bajor has served with Amalei Neraea since she joined the 26th Fleet, and commanded MACO detachments aboard both the USS *Ramillies* and USS *Reprisal* (previously under Admiral Hawkins.) A protege of the late Commander Tadashi Shirada, Jaro is one of the earliest members of the 26th Fleet's current MACO Group, having been transferred into the fleet to help re-establish its operational presence in 2415. Jaro is the senior officer assigned to Admiral Neraea's flag protection detail, and retains responsibility for all embarked MACO personnel aboard the flagship. A studious if quick-tempered officer, she takes her primary duty of providing a flag security force extremely seriously, but is mindful not to encroach on the duties of the ship's standard security teams under Lt. Commander Adaline Crawford.

Jaro is a skilled demolitions officer with a background in Starfleet security. She saw extensive service in the Klingon War, and passed out of MACO's Fort Cassidy training academy in mid 2413 before going on to serve in the Iconian War of 2415, and the Scourge End War of 2419. She is an avid hobbyist, and has a collection of detailed scale model starships, though only a couple of her more favourite pieces found their way with her aboard the *Reprisal.*

**Chief Medical Officer:** Commander Michael Reed, MD

Doctor Michael Reed graduated from Starfleet Medical in 2379 and has forged a long and excellent career in Starfleet Medical, serving aboard no less than 6 starships as a surgeon, and later Chief Medical Officer.

He was assigned to USS *Reprisal*-B by special request after the vessel was moved to the front lines of the conflict against the Borg in early 2410. He now oversees command of all medical assignments for the ship's crew of 2,100.

In turn, the previous CMO of *Reprisal*, Doctor Rebecca Raincastle, transferred to USS *Wayfarer*.

While a talented doctor, Reed is noted for a bristling personality and jaded bedside manner. Having served on the front lines of the conflict with the Klingons, his views on triage and medical crises are pragmatic and often impersonal, leading some to view him as distant and uninterested with personal relationships.

While this is partly true, Reed nonetheless maintains close working practices with his other senior medics, and will frequently defer matters of personal counsel to Commander Kingston.

His nonchalant views of the realities of his profession are often at odds with the personal needs of *Reprisal's* crew, but came to be viewed with appreciation by the MACO personnel that so frequently relied on his services.

**Chief Communications Officer:** Lieutenant Commander Kei Hiroshi

Tacit, assertive and unassuming, Lieutenant Commander Hiroshi serves as the Flag Signals Officer aboard the USS *Reprisal*, handling the majority of incoming and outbound transmissions.

Coming aboard the *Reprisal*-C with the majority of the ship's senior staff, having served with the crew since 2409, Hiroshi has come to work closely with the ship's science chief, Commander Selvok - and this is one of the only relationships she is known to maintain outside of her professional work.

Often found in the ship's arboretum during off-duty hours, Hiroshi is a keen horticulturist, and maintains a prize-winning collection of Bonsai.

Hiroshi transferred to Hawkins' personal command staff in 2410, taking up the post of Special Warfare Advisor following the departure of Commander Victoria Raeder.

**Deputy Chief Operations Officer:** Lieutenant Cormac McCloud

"It's a challenge! And, like Big Cormac always said, 'the sky's not the limit for a McCloud.' If Cap'n Adams reckons I can do this, I'm not about to let her down! Which means, I've got a lot more studyin' in front of me..."

Possibly the scrappiest tactical officer to ever come out of Starfleet Academy, Cormac McCloud is a young man with a keen edge for combat and an insuppressible lust for life. Often found wearing a smile and never without a story to tell, McCloud began as the Strategic Operations Officer for the *Reprisal*, coordinating the sensor arrays into tactical data. Or, as he puts it, he "conducts the choir so Captain Adams and the Admiral can get on with mass!"

First assigned to the the *Roosevelt* when he was deployed as an Ensign, Cormac's keen eye helped arrange the arrest of some smugglers operating in the Outback. Prior to Starfleet, however, he was a problem child, in spite of coming from a home with an adopted half-Vulcan for a big sister. In his Academy year, he discovered a rival in an Andorian, as well as the wisdom of how and when to pick his battles. Since then, both Cormac and his rival have been in a race to the most pips, and he's tempered his feisty attitude with the wisdom of a journeyman warrior. Still, he's never shy for a scrap, and with some basic training in a few different martial arts, Cormac is never out of ideas on how to claim victory. This translates well to his position as the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, especially when it comes to presenting precise (though often eccentrically-named) operations to his Captain. He's also started taking Command Classes remotely, in order to take command of the *Reprisal'*s attached *Aquarius*-class Escort.

In his off hours, Cormac can be found training in boxing or Suus Mahna on the holodeck, carousing with the crew, or adding a new shade of blue to his hair.

# Command History

Captain Tallissinia sh'Thane, October 2417 - November 2419

Captain Stacy Adams, November 2419 - March 2421

Captain Marcus Hawthorne, March 2421 - Present

# Armaments

## Weaponry

21 Type XII Mk. XV phaser arrays

6 Mk. XV Variable-Payload Torpedo Launchers (4 forward, 2 aft)

3 Yoyodyne 960-B Unified Field Emitter Arrays

## Science & Tactical Sensor Systems

6 DYN-90 Multi-band Linear Sensor Suites

2 SENTINEL Omni-Directional Targeting Arrays

1 Omniwave Passive Sensor Matrix

JYNZ Systems Flagship Tactical Computer Core

# Defensive Systems

Mk. XV Hardened Resilient Deflector Shields

Mk. XV Neutronium alloy and Ablative armour hull plating

# Propulsion and Engineering

1 Yoyodyne 47B M/ARC Mk XV Warp Core

2 Keenser/Pegg Mk XV Heavy Impulse Engines

2 Inline Flux Mk XV Secondary Impulse Engines (On saucer section)

Standard cruise velocity: Warp 9.97 (Sustained)

Maximum speed: Warp 9.9+ (Classified)

Quantum Slipstream Drive (Classified)

## Major Fitting Dates

Primary fit out completed between July and September 2417. Commissioned October 2417.

Post-shakedown refitted conducted in December 2417 for installation of Block II/T tactical systems.

Incremental Capabilities Refit conducted in June 2418 for pre-planned upgrades of Mk XIV systems to Mk XV standard.