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{{Motto - Active|There are always possibilities.|ICON=Nebula-icon1.gif|link=Columbia_Dedication_Plaque}} | |||
{{ | Named for the first NASA space shuttle to be launched into Earth orbit, the '''USS ''Columbia''''' (NCC-85279) is a {{c|Nebula}} Long Term Deep Space Exploration & Reconnaissance Explorer. It is presently assigned to the distant [[Sagittarius Reach]] along the galactic edge and is under the command of Captain [[Theo Whittaker]]. Commander [[Jarred Thoran]] serves as it’s Executive Officer. | ||
Originally launched in 2382 as part of a Starfleet initiative to return to the peaceful exploration of space after over a decade of strife with the Borg, the [[Dominion]] and other external threats, the ''Columbia'' was originally assigned to explore the Gamma Quadrant before it was reassigned to [[StarBase 118]] as it’s primary support vessel, where it remained in service until 2390 when it was severely damaged during the course of an assignment and put into drydock for extensive repairs in refits. | |||
These repairs and refits were completed by mid-2391 and command was given to Captain [[Ben Livingston|Benjamin Livingston]]. Assigned to the Trinity-Serellan Defence Fleet, ''Columbia'' sported a new bridge module, enhanced sensor capabilities, additional support craft and other system upgrades. By 2392, command of the ''Columbia'' had passed to Commander [[Brek]] before the vessel was ordered to return to [[Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards|Utopia Planitia]] for further upgrades and testing at the end of the year. | |||
In September 2393, the 'Columbia' was once again reassigned to [[StarBase 118]] as the primary support vessel for the Trojan-II class space station and placed under the captaincy of [[Sal Taybrim]] where it served for over a year with distinction, seeing action against the resurgent forces of the Orion Syndicate in the Trinity Sector. In the December of 2394, the vessel was seconded to the [[Andaris Task Force]] and upon arrival at [[Deep Space 26]] ordered to undergo its most extensive refits yet. | |||
Work on the ship continued until mid-2395 when it was placed into active service once again and assigned to the [[Sagittarius Reach]] on a mission of long term space exploration under the command of Captain [[Theo Whittaker|Whittaker]]. ''Columbia'' now features an entirely new bridge module and Captain’s Yacht, an uprated propulsion system that allows it to reach a maximum speed of Warp 9.9, a state-of-the-art sensor suite based off of those found aboard {{C|Luna}} starships, cutting edge medical facilities and- perhaps most importantly- greatly expanded scientific facilities and laboratories. These additions and upgrades allow the ''Columbia'' to operate independent of Starfleet facilities and outposts for up to five years. | |||
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