The Dominion War is over, many ships are still in dry docks across federation space undergoing repairs and refits. A few new ships have just been completed and now with no war they are being re-purposed to diplomatic, scientific and exploration vessels. The USS Cutlass is being sent to explore the inner Alpha Quadrant and make first contact with any new warp capable species that they find along the way. 

In order to avoid entering the territory of the warlike Breen who had allied with the Dominion during the war the USS Cutlass has been ordered to make way towards the center of the galaxy for about 200 light years before heading towards Denab.

[hider=Maps]Known Space
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Alpha Quadrant 
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[b][u]The Ship - USS Cutlass[/u][/b]
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[list][*]USS Cutlass NCC 80567[/*][*]Akira Class using these specs - [url=http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/akira.html] - built at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yard, Mars.[/*][*]Originally built for the war effort, not completed until after the end of the war.[/*][*]Re-purposed for exploration.[/*][/list]

[b][u]The Crew[/u][/b]

Each player will have two characters, on from the following list, and one minor character. The major characters are of the rank listed but the minor characters can be any rank you want from Crewman to Master Chief Petty Officer, and i will allow one Ensign (two including mine), I don't want fighting over the Ensign position so it will only be available to the players who choose a major character with rank of Lieutenant, since they have the least Bridge time (well, except the counselor) and the Ensigns are the only minors who have Bridge clearance (unless specific authorization is given by the CO or XO)

Major Character List
[list][*]First Officer - Commander[/*][*]Chief Security Officer (Second Officer) - Lieutenant commander[/*][*]Chief Engineer - Lieutenant[/*][*]Chief Medical Officer - Dr, Commander - RumikoOhara[/*][*]Chief Science Officer - Lieutenant[/*][*]Senior Flight Controller - Lieutenant Junior Grade[/*][*]Counselor - Dr, Lieutenant - LadyKnight4[/*][*]Chief Operations (Ops) Officer - Lieutenant Junior Grade[/*][/list]

I will add usernames beside the positions when the CS is submitted and accepted, and will add a list of minors when they are submitted and accepted also.

[hider=Character Sheet Template]Name:
Rank:
Position:
Race:
Pre-Academy Background:
Academy Background:
Post-Academy Background:

Nice and simple, for both major and minor characters, for position of the minors just put the department. The lack of Personality in the template is intentional, I prefer that characters personalities are discovered in the game. I want a maximum of two short paragraphs for each of the background sections, i don't want to have to spend hours reading each character. I also don't want one liners, it is casual after all, so make a bit of effort :D[/hider]

As always, if I have missed anything please let me know and feel free to ask any questions, and most of all, i hope you all have fun.