StarBase 118 Marines

For the previous Marine contingent, the Dangerous Company, click here. See here for information on the past Screaming Eagles contingent.

The following organization is specific to the 292nd Regiment stationed aboard Starbase 118, and does not necessarily represent the organization of other Starfleet Marine regiments, even those assigned to other Starbases.

The 292nd "Iron Jaegers" Marine Regiment

The Marine Contingent on StarBase 118 is the 292nd "Iron Jaegers" Tactical Marine Regiment. The Jaegers are a unit within the Starfleet Marine Corps that specializes in base operations and small scale conflicts. This specialization reflects the unique challenges that Marines face when stationed on one of the mammoth Starbase's throughout Federation Space leaving them operating in a 'catch all' role.

The regiment consists of men and women who are specialists in their fields of study. Some Engineers, others Scientists, and more than a few work with Demolitions or are qualified Pilots. Whatever their occupation, the Marines are trained for heavy-duty battle scenarios that Flag-Officers would have to withdraw from, as well as defense for the station in the event of an attack. This specific regiment is also able to respond to the needs of federation worlds within the vicinity, providing protection both on land and in space when needed.

While most Starships employ a small company for their own security needs, SB118 is unique in that it contains a full regiment that in the event of open warfare would form the backbone of military force within the region. Due to the integrated nature of the Marines on Starbase 118, the regiment is currently under the command of Sal Taybrim, in his dual-role of Station Captain, and Marine Colonel. Begun by Major Tatash, the regiment began to be shaped into a fighting force that could one day be called the pride of the Federations defensive forces.


Headquarters

 
Combat Information Centre

Starbase Marines have a semi-Bridge in their facility named the Combat Information Centre, housed in a well armored tower separate from the primary Operations tower. This hub of sorts acts as their Control Room for deployment of equipment and troops, managing their duty rosters and maintaining communications between members of the division.

The CIC Controllers work closely with Ops to coordinate rescue operations and an on base military presence when required. Theoretically, the CIC can act as a fully fledged operations centre should the primary one be captured or otherwise incapacitated.

Offset from the CIC is the Marine CO's office. This room has been electronically sealed to the counter intelligence specification of the Black Tower ensuring complete privacy against any unwanted intrusion.


Regimental Orbat

The Regimental Headquarters (RHQ) branch takes care of the day to day administration of the stations military force, handling the distribution of orders to each of the company's and platoons as required via their respective battalion headquarters. RHQ operate from the CIC at all times, monitoring the situation in local space based upon information provided by the stations Tactical, and Traffic Control stations as well as from the Black Tower and more conventional low-level sources to build up a constantly updated strategic map. All Marine personnel are registered via the RHQ and any reports that require oversight such as after-action and any media interaction are handled internally at the RHQ itself. Generally most postings to starships operating within the sector are relayed and recorded through the CIC along with any equipment and materials required forwarded to the relevant units quartermaster company.

The 292nd RHQ is currently led by Major Gogigobo Fairhug as CO, assisted by a Captain as the Regimental XO and Sergeant-Major Mitchell de Jager.

Organization >>>
Organization.
  • RHQ Actual.
Colonel as CO, 1 Lieutenant-Colonel as Regimental XO, 2 Majors as staff officers, 1 Sergeant-Major.
  • Administrative Services Platoon.
This unit provides clerks for regimental documents and data storage. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 36 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower.
  • Intelligence Services Platoon.
This unit provides the CIC with any and all relevant information regarding threats to the station, and Federation ships, colonies and outposts with the stations area of responsibility. Qualified Marines are also at times sent on reverse attachments to the stations Tactical Department. Occasionally, qualified Marines with the necessary clearances are sent on exchange attachments to the stations own Intelligence Department. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 36 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower and between 5 & 10 attached duty post personnel from the Black Tower.
  • Operational Services Platoon.
This unit provides operational and strategic planning for Marine operations within the stations area of responsibility. Qualified Marines are also at times sent on exchange attachments to the stations Tactical Department. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 36 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower.
  • Postal Services Platoon.
This unit – despite its archaic title – provides the Marines with their communications specialists. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 36 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower.
  • Medical Services Platoon.
This unit is responsible for staffing the Marines own sickbay, as well as providing a day-to-day home for SARS members and attached Starfleet medical personnel. This unit contains personnel that ranges from dental specialists, to combat medics and shock-trauma therapists as well as optometrists and surgeons. Medically qualified Marines are also at times sent on exchange attachments to the stations main medical facilities. 1st Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 10 Marine officers ranked at 1st or 2nd Lieutenant. 48 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower.
  • Catering Services Platoon.
This unit – alongside the mess decks large bank of food replicators – provides the steady flow of the stations Marines with a regular canteen environment. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 48 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower.
  • Quartermaster Platoon.
This unit is responsible for the outfitting, equipping and supplying of anything a Marine might need for his or her duties. A common phrase amongst Marines is to refer to the quartermaster platoon as IIFY, pronounced “Eye Fee” as a mocking short form of issue clothing always seeming to be either “Too Big, or Too Small.” and thereby playing the lottery of “If It Fits You.”. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 36 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower.
  • Engineering Platoon.
This unit is responsible for combat engineering tasks as well as the day to day maintenance of the Marines heavy equipment. It also has some area of overlap with the stations own Engineering department. 1st or 2nd Lieutenant as CO, 1 Staff Sergeant as XO. 48 Enlisted Marines of Sergeant rank or lower plus a varying number of attached Starfleet engineers. Engineering qualified Marines are also at times sent on exchange attachments to Engineering.

First Battalion.

  • Battalion HQ:

Commanded by a Lieutenant-Colonel, assisted by a Major as Battalion XO, and a Master Gunnery Sergeant.

The Battalion HQ is assisted by the various elements of the RHQ and exercises command over Alpha and Bravo Companies.

Alpha Company (Infantry) “Paladins”

 
The medium armor of the Paladin

The Paladins are the day to day rapid reaction unit of the Starbase's Marine contingent. Alpha Company are always the first in and the last out in a combat situation, and kept on standby for most high profile events. While not the most heavily armed or armored, they have a reputation for getting the job done with minimal collateral damage. They pride themselves on being able to get to the battle area in half the time of any other company thanks to near-constant drilling and combat training. Most new troopers will find themselves posted within the Paladins before choosing a more specialized role elsewhere within the regiment.

Currently led by Captain Victoria MacMahon as CO, assisted by 1st Lieutenant Daniel Cain as Company XO and a Gunnery Sergeant overseeing three platoons.

Organization >>>
  • First Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 1st Squad; Sergeant Simeon Taggart, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 2nd Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 3rd Squad; Corporal Gazkra, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 4th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.
  • Second Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 5th Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 6th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC. 7th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 8th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.
  • Third Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 9th Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 10th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 11th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 12th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.


Bravo Company

 
Company Guidon, adopted in 2396

B Co. 1st/292nd is one of the specialist companies within the Marine Division of SB118, specializing in air assault operations. While every company within the 292nd Marine Regiment are trained as line companies filled with riflemen, B Company focuses on the specific task of vertical envelopment, the process of not flanking an enemy on the right or left, bur rather using their VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capability to insert themselves into the enemy’s rear area. By doing so, Bravo Company Marines disrupt the enemy’s operations, lines of communication and supply, and tie up enemy forces, allowing for greater freedom of movement for friendly forces.

Bravo Company trains and fights at both the platoon and company-level, although the planning and direction for an air assault operation usually is organized into ‘chalks’. A chalk is simply a term for a group of Marines, or personnel to be loaded onto a runabout or shuttle together. The chalk commander is not necessarily the most senior ranking official there, however they are the person appointed by the operational commander to lead that chalk. For example, during an evacuation of a planetside Starfleet facility, several Fleet Captains demand that the shuttle touch back down to pick up several civilians on the ground. The chalk commander/chalk leader, a Corporal, denies this – despite the pilot being ordered. The Corporal may understand that other shuttles are coming in and they require the airspace to be cleared. This distinction between rank and positional authority is important, as it ensures that air assault operations can move quickly. Within every air assault operation, chalk commanders report to the operational commander’s senior NCO, who compiles load lists and manifests of equipment to allow for a basic tracking of personnel.

Within Bravo, the training and fitness standards are similar to those of regular Marines. However, a greater emphasis is placed on basic warrior skills, such as knot tying, belaying, mountaineering, long-distance marksmanship, ethics and values, SERE (Survival, Escape, Resistance, and Evasion) as well as a host of other light infantry specific tasks. This reflects on the expeditionary nature of Bravo Company – once disembarked from their shuttles, there is no guarantee that they will be resupplied or supported.


Company XO
Stefan Germanovich


Presently the Bravo Company Gunnery Sergeant post is held by the higher-ranked Sergeant-Major Rozera A'daar.

Second Battalion.

  • Battalion HQ:

Commanded by a Lieutenant-Colonel, assisted by a Major as Battalion XO and a Sergeant-Major. The Battalion HQ is assisted by the various elements of the RHQ and exercises command over Charlie and Delta Companies.

Charlie Company (Reconnaissance) “Blackhearts”

 
The Blackhearts insignia

The Blackhearts specialize in battlefield intelligence gathering and more clandestine operations, usually involving Black Tower assets on the ground. They tend to operate in small units and pairs rather than the larger fire team and squad based deployments of the more conventional companies, their specialism resting in stealth and asymmetrical warfare. Their equipment tends to be the lightest but most specialized, with long range/suppressed weapons and laser designation systems for orbital/sub orbital bombardment. They carry the motto of 'Who Dares, Wins', throwing back to their origins from a Pre-Federation military unit. They get the job done, as long as no one asks any questions. Formerly known as the "Stilettos". Led by a Captain, assisted by 1st Lieutenant T’Jem as Company XO and a Gunnery Sergeant overseeing three platoons.

Organization >>>
  • First Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by Staff Sergeant Brooks Gwinnett. 1st Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 2nd Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 3rd Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 4th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.
  • Second Platoon
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 5th Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 6th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 7th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 8th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.
  • Third Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 9th Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 10th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 11th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 12th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.


Delta Company (SARS) “Archangels”

 
A typical Blackhearts Operator

The Archangels are the specialist Search and Rescue arm of the Marines aboard 118, carrying out medical evacuations and rescue from situations where conventional medic's would fear to tread. While the inside of the station is generally safe, there are still numerous pitfalls and industrial area's that present a unique set of challenges for access, not to mention any off-world missions and distress calls that may occur in local space. The Archangels also fulfill the role of battlefield combat medics during wartime situations whilst during peacetime tend to work closely or internally within Starfleet Medical. Led by a Captain, assisted by a 1st Lieutenant as Company XO and a Gunnery Sergeant overseeing three platoons.

Presently the Delta Company Captain’s post is held by the higher-ranked Major Ishreth Dal.

Organization >>>
  • First Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 1st Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 2nd Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 3rd Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 4th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.
  • Second Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 5th Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 6th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 7th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 8th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank.
  • Third Platoon.
1st or 2nd Lieutenant as Platoon CO, assisted by a Staff Sergeant. 9th Squad; Sergeant, Corporal, Lance-Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 10th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 11th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. 12th Squad; Corporal, 2 Lance-Corporal’s and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC rank. Third Battalion. The regiment’s third battalion is only that in name, reporting to the Marine CIC directly. Note that any pilots of Staff-Sergeant rank from both Echo/Fox Company that have completed their first level unit leaders courses and extra training at the Academy may instead hold the rank of Ensign.


Echo Company (Close Air Support) “Raptors”

 
The 'Valkyrie' fighter, the posterboy of Echo Company

The Raptors are the stations aerial defence force. While the station itself can generally fend off any aggressors with her powerful main batteries, there has always been a requirement for a mobile force that can deploy at a moments notice to escort smaller ships or respond to distress calls faster then it would take to mobilize a whole Starship. The Raptors consist of ace pilots from numerous squadrons, 118 seen as a post of honor protecting one of Starfleets key installations. They are also capable and trained to offer close-air support to ground based operators as required, with pinpoint munition deployment. This company includes numerous ground crew and mechanics that ensure the craft remain in peak operation.

Echo Company can be commanded from a smaller, offset control room from the main hanger area allowing direct and uninterrupted contact with support craft and fighters currently deployed. This ensures that in the event of the CIC becoming taken out of service, the air arm of the Corp can continue to strike against the enemy or act in a defensive role.

Currently led by Captain Tem, assisted by a 1st Lieutenant as Company XO and a Gunnery Sergeant.

Organization >>>
The company consists of four fighter squadrons each organized as follows; 1st Flight:1st Lieutenant as Squadron Leader, 3 pilots ranked at Staff-Sergeant. 2nd Flight: 2nd Lieutenant as Flight Leader, 3 pilots ranked at Staff-Sergeant. 3rd Flight: 2nd Lieutenant as Flight Leader, 3 pilots ranked at Staff-Sergeant. Each fighter within a squadron also has its own ground crew consisting of Armaments Technicians, Fabricators, Electrical Engineers, Fuselage Technicians and Computer Software Specialists to name a few posts. Each ground crew team is very fond and protective of “their” craft and it is considered poor form to work on another crew’s fighter without invitation. Each ground team is organized as follows; Corporal and 7 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC/LCpl rank.


Fox Company.

The newest addition to the 292nd, Fox Company –as with Echo - can be commanded from a smaller, offset control room from the main hanger area allowing direct and uninterrupted contact with support craft and fighters currently deployed. The company provide strategic air/space transport and supply assets to the rest of the regiment where required and fly heavily modified and specially configured variants of both the Argonaut and Danube-class Runabouts.

Led by a Captain, assisted by a 1st Lieutenant as Company XO and a Gunnery Sergeant.

Organization >>>
The company consists of two transport squadrons each organized as follows; 1st Flight (Argonaut):1st Lieutenant as Squadron Leader, 3 pilots ranked at Staff-Sergeant. 2nd Flight (Argonaut): 2nd Lieutenant as Flight Leader, 3 pilots ranked at Staff-Sergeant. 3rd Flight (Danube): 2nd Lieutenant as Flight Leader, 3 pilots ranked at Staff-Sergeant. Each Argonaut operates a crew of four; Pilot: 1st or 2nd Lieutenant, or Staff-Sergeant. Co-Pilot: Sergeant. Crew Chief: Usually a Corporal, but can also be any rank below. Crewman: Corporal or can be any rank below. Each Danube operates a crew of three, omitting the Crew Chief of the Argonaut crews. Each transport within a squadron also has its own ground crew consisting of Armaments Technicians, Fabricators, Electrical Engineers, Fuselage Technicians, Computer Software Specialists to name a few posts. Each ground crew team is very fond and protective of “their” craft and as with the fighter ground crews it is considered poor form to work on another crews transport without invitation. Each ground team is organized as follows; Corporal and 9 enlisted Marines of Private/PFC/LCpl rank.


Regimental Formation

Starbase 118 Marines Regimental Formation.

Fire Team (4 marines) – Led by a Lance-Corporal, or a Corporal in the squads first team.

Squad (12 Marines) – 3 Fire Teams led by a Corporal, or a Sergeant in the platoons first squad.

Platoon (50 Marines) – 4 Squads and Platoon Staff.

Companies A-D (153 Marines each) – 3 Platoons and Company Staff.

Fighter Company (435 Marines) – Number includes Pilots, Ground Crew and Company Staff.

Air Transport Company (331 Marines) – Number includes Pilots, Ground Crew and Company Staff.

RHQ Company (355 Marines) – 8 Support Platoons and Regimental Staff.

Battalion (309 Marines)– 2 Companies and Battalion Staff.

Starbase 118 Total Marine Contingent: 1,733.

All land and space vehicles operated by the base Marines are maintained by the Engineering Department on the Starbase in conjunction with Marines specialized in the crafts themselves. Headquarters


Marine Roster

Starbase 118 Ops Marine Department Crew Manifest
Marine Officers
Insignia Rank/Title Portrait Character Name Duty Post
Major E239411GF0
Gogigobo Fairhug
Marine CO
First Lieutenant S238103SF0
Daniel Cain
Alpha Company XO
Starbase 118 Ops Marine Department NPC Roster
Insignia Rank Portrait Name Species and Gender Current Post Posted By
Administrative
Commander Ishreth Dal Andorian Male Marine Liaison Officer Sal Taybrim
First Lieutenant
 
Lexie White Human Female Marine Angelo Valentino
Sergeant Warren Page Human Male Squad Leader Bastil Goven
Alpha Company
Marine Captain
 
Victoria MacMahon Human Female Company CO Arturo Maxwell
Sergeant Simeon Taggart Human Male Senior Squad Leader Arturo Maxwell
Corporal Gazkra Klingon/El-Aurian Female Squad Leader Aitas
Private First Class Francisco Villa Human Male Marine Gogigobo Fairhug
Bravo Company
Sergeant Major Rozera A'daar Andorian Female Sergeant Major Taelon
Charlie Company
Sergeant Major
 
Mitchell de Jager Human Male Marine Wallace Williams
Staff Sergeant Brooks Gwinnett Byzallian Female Marine Davine D'fini
Delta Company
Echo Company
Fox Company
Asset Protection Squad
Sergeant Viktor Sokolov Human Male Shift Leader Arturo Maxwell
Detached Duty

For the previous Marine contingent, the Dangerous Company, click here. See here for information on the past Screaming Eagles contingent.

The above organization is specific to the 292nd Regiment stationed aboard Starbase 118, and does not necessarily represent the organization of other Starfleet Marine regiments, even those assigned to other Starbases.


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