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[[Image:Ithassa_map_AUGUST.jpg|300px|left|thumb|A map of the Ithassa Region. See [[Ithassa Map|here]] for a better image]]
The '''Ithassa Region''' (''Gorn: '''Chavesss Sector''', Constellationite: '''Ulsjifga''''') is a vast expanse covering 15,000,000 ly<sup>3</sup> of the Alpha Quadrant. The region includes various [[Ithassa Region Stellar Cartography|stellar phenomenae]], such as the [[Bull's Run]] and the nebulae of the Aurona Sector. The region is cuboid in shape, with edges of length 1000ly, 500ly and 30ly. At Warp 9, it would take over 3 years to cross the Region at its widest point.


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The '''Ithassa Region''' is a vast expanse of space, covering a volume of 15000000 ly<sup>3</sup>. This region is dictated by boundaries marking out a cuboid in space of 500x1000x30 light years. At Warp 9, the region takes approximately 1000 days to cross, encompassing a region between the borders of the Federation, [[ma:Gorn | Gorn Confederacy]], [[Tzenkethi]] Hegemony and near the tip of [[Tholian]] space within the Alpha Quadrant, largely still unknown despite the advances of what was originally the T-DI (Taskforce Discovery) Fleet of [[StarBase 118 Ops | Starbase 118]]. It also hosts both the [[ma:Klingon Empire | Klingons]] as well as the [[ma:Romulans | Romulans]] in various capacities.
The initial discovery of the region is attributed to astrophysicist [[Ithassa, Sjori|Sjori Ithassa]], after whom the region is named in Federation records. Other local powers have differing names for the region, including the Gorn name "Chavesss Sector". Federation vessels did not begin exploration of the region until the turn of the 24th Century, with a handful of vessels being assigned before the [[ma:Tomed Incident|Tomed Incident]]. During this first foray, the station [[Deep Space 17]] was constructed to observe the neutron star [[Eratis]].


Despite the redeployment of resources, the region still held some interest from the Federation. Starfleet resumed exploration of the region in the late 2360's, after ships had been freed up by the end of the [[ma:Federation-Cardassian War|Federation-Cardassian War]]. The fleet reclaimed Deep Space 17, which had been running on automation for the previous three decades; but withdrew once more in 2373 as resources were needed for the continuing [[ma:Second Federation-Klingon War|Second Federation-Klingon War]] and then for the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]].
It’s called the Chavesss Sector by the [[ma:Gorn|Gorn]], but the discovery is attributed to astrophysicist [[Ithassa, Sjori|Sjori Ithassa]]. Officially, the first exploration vehicle by Starfleet has little by way of chain of events as to assignments, with the notable exception of the starbase [[Deep Space 17]], which was commissioned in 2312 (and decommissioned in 2339).


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The [[ma:Tomed Incident|Tomed Incident]] with the [[ma:Romulans|Romulans]] resulted in the redeployment of [[Starfleet]] resources, which is believed to have attributed to the abandonment of the region until much later, toward the end of 2379 and beginning of 2380, when the Discovery Taskforce Fleet launched.
Starfleet turned its attention to the Ithassa Region for a third time in late 2379, four years after the end of the Dominion War. With Starfleet still rebuilding, a small [[Ithassa Region Starfleet Vessels|Taskforce]] headed by Rear Admiral [[Hollis Calley]] was sent to once more reclaim and explore the vast region. The initial taskforce comprised of the [[USS Kodiak-B]], [[USS Independence]], [[USS Hammond]] and [[USS Triumphant]], with the [[USS Wallace]] and [[USS Darwin]] following soon after.  The crew of USS Wallace assisted in the second reactivation of Deep Space 17. The USS Kodiak was decommissioned for technical reasons in early 2383, with the [[USS Ursa Major]] taking her place in the taskforce.


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With the advance of the original ships assigned to the region under Rear Admiral Hollis Calley, the region is one of the most politically active and sometimes controversial areas where a growing number of [[Starfleet]] and Federation facilities and ships are located. Pioneers of the Fleet include the decommissioned [[USS Kodiak]], the recently destroyed [[USS Independence]] (*see [[Battle for DS17]]), the [[USS Hammond]], the [[USS Triumphant]], and later the [[USS Wallace]] along with [[USS Darwin]].
The Federation are not the only major power in the region. At least three previously known major powers are present in the region, in the form of the [[ma:Gorn Hegemony|Gorn Hegemony]], [[Tzenkethi|Tzenkethi Coalition]] and the [[Tholian|Tholian Assembly]]. There have also been reports of the Breen, and the USS Ronin has encountered the Cardassian Empire. In addition to these major powers, there are several local powers as well. The Confederacy of Core Worlds, which include the [[Free Trade Union]], as well as the One Kingdom are examples of these. In all, the area is a politically active region, and occassionally quite a controversial one.


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The current Fleet encompasses the [[USS Ursa Major]], the recommissioned [[USS Ronin]], and the [[USS Independence-A]], along with the [[Deep Space 17]] (DS17) starbase orbiting within the Eratis System.
The powers within the Region do not always see eye to eye, and this was shown quite dramatically in the [[Gorn Conflict of 2383]]. The first casualty of the conflict was the FTU [[Furies Furnace Base|base]] at [[Furies Furnace]], destroyed by the invading Gorn. The base had been the location where the [[Furies Furnace Treaty]] had been signed, which had since led to good relations between the Federation and the FTU. The base was not the last casualty, nor fatality of the conflict however.


After skirmishes throughout the region, various Starfleet vessels had been heavily damaged. The [[USS Tucson]] had required towing back to Deep Space 17, whilst the Independence was operating on a skeleton crew with a makeshift warp drive. Both managed to make it back to the station before the Gorn fleet arrived however, their objective long clear. The [[Battle of Eratis|resultant battle]] ended with heavy losses on both sides, with both USS Tucson and [[USS First Response]] destroyed before the USS Ursa Major announced a ceasefire. USS Independence was destroyed when it rammed the Gorn flagship at the very end of the battle.
NPC ships in the area include the cruiser [[USS Wellington]] and the frigate [[USS Callahan]].
 
The loss of vital vessels in the region led to Starfleet deploying several additional starships, to replenish the fleet. Former Independence First Officer [[Mar, Idril|Idril Mar]] was given command of the [[USS Ronin]] before the Independence herself was [[USS Independence-A|replaced]]. USS Triumphant was reassigned to be permenantly attached to Deep Space 17 in 2384. Admiral Hollis and the USS Ursa Major were recalled to Earth during 2385, with most of the senior crew assigned to either the USS Independence-A or the newly dispatched [[USS Tiger]].


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The Ithassa Region is a vast expanse of space, covering a volume of 15000000 ly3. This region is dictated by boundaries marking out a cuboid in space of 500x1000x30 light years. At Warp 9, the region takes approximately 1000 days to cross, encompassing a region between the borders of the Federation, Gorn Confederacy, Tzenkethi Hegemony and near the tip of Tholian space within the Alpha Quadrant, largely still unknown despite the advances of what was originally the T-DI (Taskforce Discovery) Fleet of Starbase 118. It also hosts both the Klingons as well as the Romulans in various capacities.

It’s called the Chavesss Sector by the Gorn, but the discovery is attributed to astrophysicist Sjori Ithassa. Officially, the first exploration vehicle by Starfleet has little by way of chain of events as to assignments, with the notable exception of the starbase Deep Space 17, which was commissioned in 2312 (and decommissioned in 2339).

The Tomed Incident with the Romulans resulted in the redeployment of Starfleet resources, which is believed to have attributed to the abandonment of the region until much later, toward the end of 2379 and beginning of 2380, when the Discovery Taskforce Fleet launched.

With the advance of the original ships assigned to the region under Rear Admiral Hollis Calley, the region is one of the most politically active and sometimes controversial areas where a growing number of Starfleet and Federation facilities and ships are located. Pioneers of the Fleet include the decommissioned USS Kodiak, the recently destroyed USS Independence (*see Battle for DS17), the USS Hammond, the USS Triumphant, and later the USS Wallace along with USS Darwin.

The current Fleet encompasses the USS Ursa Major, the recommissioned USS Ronin, and the USS Independence-A, along with the Deep Space 17 (DS17) starbase orbiting within the Eratis System.

NPC ships in the area include the cruiser USS Wellington and the frigate USS Callahan.

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