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The '''''USS Mercury''''' is an ''Oracle''-class starship under the command of [[Kells, Aron|Captain Aron Kells]]. Captain Kells was assigned as the commanding officer of the USS ''Mercury'' upon the retirement of her previous COs, [[Rhul, Tallis|Captain Tallis Rhul]] on stardate 238904.22 and  [[Unum, Miles|Commander Miles Unum]] a few weeks later.
{{Motto - Inactive|There is nothing in this world that I fear to say.|Dmitri Mendeleev|ICON=Oracle-icon1.gif|link=Mercury Dedication Plaque}}<table><tr><td>The '''USS ''Mercury''''' is an ''Oracle'' class starship assigned, along with the {{USS|Garuda}}, as a support vessel to the [[Invicta Expedition]] under the command of Fleet Captain {{n|Aron|Kells}}. Before the establishment of [[Astrofori One]], the ''Mercury'' was assigned to the [[Menthar Corridor]] as a deep-space explorer.  


The USS ''Mercury'' is currently assigned to the [[Menthar Corridor]], a region of space between the [[Cardassian|Cardassian Union]], [[Breen|Breen Confederacy]] and [[Tholian|Tholian Assembly]], via special arrangement with the [[Cardassian]] Detapa Consul. Its primary mission is to explore space that is poorly known to the Federation and explore the furthest bounds of the Alpha Quadrant.
''Mercury'' was launched on SD 238812.02 under the command of Captain [[Tallis Rhul]] to explore space poorly known to the Federation and explore the farthest bounds of the Alpha Quadrant. While serving in the Corridor, the ''Mercury'' underwent a number of command changes, first with Captain Tallis's retirement on SD 238904.22 and then [[Unum, Miles|Commander Miles Unum]] on SD 238905.05. She was briefly commanded by her first officer {{n|Arden|Cain}} before {{n|Aron|Kells}} took command on SD 238905.09, serving as her CO through the end of 2390.


[[Image:Oracleclass.png|400px|left|thumb|The ''Oracle''-class USS ''Mercury'']]
[[Image:Oracleclass.png|400px|left|thumb|The ''Oracle''-class USS ''Mercury'']]
As an ''Oracle''-class ship, the USS ''Mercury'' is a deep space science ship designed to run missions for long periods of time without returning to a starbase for refuel, resupply, or support if necessary. The lower section of the ship is a sensor module, which contains a wealth of cutting edge sensor technology, as well as enhanced scientific facilities. The trade-off: the ''Mercury'' is by no means a battleship, and while she is not so fragile that she can be destroyed by the meekest of targets, she is not suited to prolonged combat or unfavourable odds.  
After incurring extensive damage during the [[Gateway Crisis of 2390]], the ''Mercury'' was deactivated from service for repairs. Unlike most of his crew who had been reassigned to the {{USS|Garuda}}, Captain Kells resigned and disappeared in a shuttlecraft to parts unknown. The ''Mercury'' herself left [[Deep Space 10]] under a warp tow, heading back to Federation space. A few weeks into her journey, the tow’s tractor beam systems failed during a massive passing ion storm. The tow itself barely made it out of the storm in one piece, limping on a single maneuvering thruster. Fleet operations dispatched a ship to retrieve the tow and the ''Mercury'', but the storm continued to interfere with sensors in the area, making retrieval impossible. The last sensor scans taken when the ''Mercury'' broke free from the tow indicated that the science ship was hurtling away at full speed in a decaying drift, traveling with the storm.


While a lack of combat ability might not be a concern for most science vessels, the ''Mercury'' finds itself in a unique situation. Starfleet Security and Intelligence have their eye on the unstable, shifting Cardassian government, and believe that the opportunity the ''Mercury'' crew has been presented with allows for the use of the ship’s enhanced sensors to provide constant reports. However, should the balance of power in the Cardassian Union tip, the situation could very quickly turn sour, leaving the ''Mercury'' and her crew in a very dangerous predicament.
A search was soon conducted for the missing vessel, but initial efforts proved futile, and the ship was officially listed as lost. Several months later, however, a chance investigation of an odd sensor reading by the transport ''Andorian Rose'' led to the discovery of the massive hulk, adrift but salvageable. The vessel was returned to Starfleet and after inspection, repairs, and a refit, the ''Mercury'' returned to service in late May 2391.  
 
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What new and diverse wonders does the Menthar Corridor hold? Will relations with the Cardassians continue to improve? What threats does the Federation still face? The ''Mercury'' and her crew are certain to find out as they explore the furthest reaches of the Alpha Quadrant.


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“There is nothing in this world that I fear to say.”

Dmitri Mendeleev


The USS Mercury is an Oracle class starship assigned, along with the USS Garuda, as a support vessel to the Invicta Expedition under the command of Fleet Captain Aron Kells. Before the establishment of Astrofori One, the Mercury was assigned to the Menthar Corridor as a deep-space explorer.

Mercury was launched on SD 238812.02 under the command of Captain Tallis Rhul to explore space poorly known to the Federation and explore the farthest bounds of the Alpha Quadrant. While serving in the Corridor, the Mercury underwent a number of command changes, first with Captain Tallis's retirement on SD 238904.22 and then Commander Miles Unum on SD 238905.05. She was briefly commanded by her first officer Arden Cain before Aron Kells took command on SD 238905.09, serving as her CO through the end of 2390.

The Oracle-class USS Mercury

After incurring extensive damage during the Gateway Crisis of 2390, the Mercury was deactivated from service for repairs. Unlike most of his crew who had been reassigned to the USS Garuda, Captain Kells resigned and disappeared in a shuttlecraft to parts unknown. The Mercury herself left Deep Space 10 under a warp tow, heading back to Federation space. A few weeks into her journey, the tow’s tractor beam systems failed during a massive passing ion storm. The tow itself barely made it out of the storm in one piece, limping on a single maneuvering thruster. Fleet operations dispatched a ship to retrieve the tow and the Mercury, but the storm continued to interfere with sensors in the area, making retrieval impossible. The last sensor scans taken when the Mercury broke free from the tow indicated that the science ship was hurtling away at full speed in a decaying drift, traveling with the storm.

A search was soon conducted for the missing vessel, but initial efforts proved futile, and the ship was officially listed as lost. Several months later, however, a chance investigation of an odd sensor reading by the transport Andorian Rose led to the discovery of the massive hulk, adrift but salvageable. The vessel was returned to Starfleet and after inspection, repairs, and a refit, the Mercury returned to service in late May 2391.

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