The 12th Fleet
From Star Trek Online Geekipedia
Contents |
Who are we
Introduction
The 12th Fleet is a group of people preparing for the upcoming game Star Trek Online assembled from all around the world each bringing something to this community of friendly and fun Starfleet officers assigned to Starbase Valhalla, an experimental space station along the Klingon/Federation border. An area filled with new challenges to overcome. These proud men and woman who have proven themselves time and time again in their respective fields will endeavour to uphold the fleets values and motto: Praecessi qua nemo has absentis pro and uphold the Constitution of the United Federation of Planets.
New members are asked to choose a division listed below based on their preference of what they would like to do when the game is out. Once they have done this they will be assigned to that division after graduating from the 12th Fleet academy (currently under construction) If you want to play in a fleet with people who have years of Real life and MMO leadership experience then don't hesitate and join.
For more information or if you wish to join us visit us at our headquarters, Starbase Valhalla
Our Focus
When the game goes live we will focus on a variety of things making it possible to do what interests you. Your wishes come first.
- PVP: Take the fight to the enemy and participate in the organised events where we fight other fleets from the Klingon Empire in the neutral zone or where ever we might encounter them and show them that there will be no surrender, and no retreat.
- PVE: Are you not the combat oriented type, fear not because we will set up raids, assist each other with group missions and advice. You are never alone in the 12th Fleet, someone will always be there to offer a helping hand.
- RP: Have you always dreamed of being that intrepid doctor or that skilled Starfleet engineer? Now you can! The 12th Fleet has some players that enjoy the occasional RP and have written entire biography’s about their characters and bridge crew. Some of which can be found here.
- Or if you just wish to stop by for a drink and a friendly chat be sure to visit the The 12th Fleet Bar.
We work as one
Our fleet has members from all over the world. Our goal is to have ourselves evenly spread across the globe so that we will always have active shifts no matter the time.
The Twelfth fleet is comprised of 4 departments and 10 divisions.
Each department is under the command of a Vice Admiral who oversees 2-3 divisions. Each division is under the command of a Rear Admiral who oversees 2-4 squadrons.
Click on the link under each division for an picture that shows something about the division.
Science Department
- Medical Division: These are our proud doctors, they will perform medical research and heal our wounded no matter what the obstacle put before them. Operating from the unknown regions of space to the core of the Federation. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/timetravel/voyagerbiobeds.jpg
- Exploration Division: These men and woman will carry in the footsteps of great officers like Jean Luc Picard and James T Kirk in charting unknown space, perform scientific research and boldly setting off to explore where no man has gone before. http://i25.tinypic.com/1zz1f6d.jpg
- Research division: Dedicated to those intending to unlock the secrets of the universe. The proud men and woman fulfil the honourable task of developing new technologies or study those we come across on our journey’s with the help of their strong science ships. http://www.majorspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/eFX-Collectibles-Tricorder.jpg
Operations Department
- Tactical Division: This will be our division for the PVP oriented player, to take the fight to the enemy and participate in fleet operations against our adversaries. Providing protection for our fleet members and other Federation citizens. http://www.gamershell.com/static/screenshots/2879/46115_full.jpg
- Intelligence: The information gathered and analyzed by these officers will play a crucial role in dictating the operations and policy of our fleet. They will be our eyes and ears and the first to spot any potential problems. http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/6/65/Section_31_operatives.jpg/292px-Section_31_operatives.jpg
- Maco: Ever dreamed of being there, fighting on the front lines, accomplishing dangerous missions to safeguard to the Federation from whatever threats it may face. To join in the proud tradition of the men and woman who served on the NX01 till today's brave troops then perhaps the Maco's might be for you! http://www.blogcdn.com/www.massively.com/media/2009/08/awaymissiongonebadat580.jpg
Engineering Department
- Development: This proud group of people will be entrusted with the construction and design of our starships and starbases. They will be the invaluable backbone behind the might of the 12th fleet developing new ways to defend ourselves and strike back at our foes. http://johneaves.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/drydock-star-trek-nemesis-201.jpg
- Engineering: This group go's with ships into battle and tries to keep the ships running as long as they can. These professional mechanics repair impossible problems and can't be missed on any ship. http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/11/10718/m6_deck16_warpcore.jpg
- Trade and supplies: Should STO have crafters this would be the division for them. Besides this members of this part of the fleet are entrusted to collect supplies to be used in construction. They play a vital role and should not be underestimated. http://cdn1.ioffer.com/img/1136016000/_i/10012370/1.jpg
Command Department
- Diplomacy: These officers have the sworn duty to uphold the principals of Starfleet and the Federation when dealing with other fleets and potential allies. http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/gallery/stmagazine/pike-briefing.jpg
- The Academy: The new members to join the fleet will have to pass by the academy for a period of 1 month (this time can be decreased if you have prior command experience both IRL or in MMO's or you join from another allied fleet. http://velloria.com/darkfrontier/images/decorations/starfleet_academy_map_sm.gif
History of the 12th Fleet
The Dominion War
The 12th Fleet started out as a military unit of Starfleet during the Dominion war. In the year 2375 they assembled at starbase 19 in preparation to drive the Dominion forces from the planet Betazed conquered shortly before. Before the attack could commence the Dominion launched a pre-emptive attack which led to the destruction of 36 ships including the USS Nautilus. (TNG novel: "The Battle of Betazed")At the end of the war the fleet was decommissioned by Starfleet command. Its ships assigned to other duties.
Intergalactic Relations
The following years the intergalactic relations took a surprising turn, relations with the Romulans after the “Shinzon” incident improved considerably and the Federation devoted itself to assist the Cardassians to restore their people to prosperity. Meanwhile more and more voices in the Klingon Empire spoke up that it was time to return to the old ways and expand the Empire and with the other Alpha Quadrant powers weakened or otherwise engaged.
An idea that grew in strength after the Romulan occupation of Khitomer in 2381. As a result the Klingons launched an attack and regained Khitomer in 2382. This action upset galactic politics in 2383 even though the extremely recent Romulan claim had lasted less than a year.
Over the next decade relations between the Federation and Klingon Empire continued to decline with the first incident occurring in 2392 when the USS Montana attempted to intervene in an armed skirmish between Klingon and Gorn starships and suffered heavy damage by Klingon disruptor fire in the process.
A New Beginning
In the year 2407 The relations with the Klingon Empire had escalated to the point that both factions where nearing an all out war. As a result Starfleet Command decided to authorise the reactivation of the 12th Fleet under the command of Admiral Arsinoe scienta. An officer who was a sound tactician and held his own in a fight but who was not trigger happy.
He spend the next year assembling his fleet comprised of some of the best ships and crew from all over the Federation. Their numbers swelled and it was not long after this the 12th Fleet was a force to be reckoned with.
The home of this group of valiant Starfleet officers would be an experimental space station on the edge of the Klingon/Federation border equipped with the latest technologies. The base was constructed and completed at enormous cost due to the speed it had to be operational by the year 2409. The year everything changed.
This is the story of the 12th Fleet, their location: Starbase Valhalla.
Where to find us
STO
The 12th Fleet Headquarters
