[center][img]https://www.wired.com/images_blogs/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/30/picture_10.jpg[/img]
[b]THE STATE OF EMPIRE, 2387[/b][/center]

[b][center][color=DC143C][h1]STAR TREK: THE NEW ORDER[/h1]
[url=https://discord.gg/XgWfdDc][h3]DISCORD[/h3][/url][/color][/center][/b]


Peace reigns in the Quadrant. A triumphant Federation has destroyed the mortal enemy of Freedom, the Dominion, and sent it back across the wormhole from where it came, and now stands as the predominant power in the region. Their century-long enemy, the hardfought foe of Cardassia, has been brought to heel and, with an allied - cynics might say puppet - government, they are no longer a thorn on the side of Starfleet. Relations with the Klingon Empire, disregarding the usual border disputes and brazen acts of individual privateers, have never been higher. Even the Romulan Empire, shrouded behind the veil of the Neutral Zone, has been making overtures of peace and reconciliation. Optimistic scholars say that reunification with Vulcan is possible within a generation. And all of this is to the direct benefit of the Federation, which in the wake of the Dominion War has swelled to a size never seen before. In other words, the Federation stands unchallenged in its corner of the Galaxy. It seems that the Eternal Peace, which billions of men and women gave their lives for in dozens of star systems and fleet actions, was a dream that was worth fighting for. It is now not only a dream, but a reality made possible by their sacrifice. Post-War prosperity rings in good times throughout the Federation, as Starfleet returns to its normal mission of exploration after being on war footing for almost ten years. It seems that life, after such chaos and destruction, is finally returning to normal.

But it is soon all about to change.

Disjointed and oft contradictory reports begin flooding the listening posts along the Neutral Zone, the officers manning the post not used to such activity from the usually secretive and paranoid Empire. Not much is able to be made out of the chaotic transmissions, except visions of an Apocalypse drawing near. As more reports fly in, the picture comes into focus. The worst fears of Starfleet are confirmed when a Romulan Warbird decloaks on the Federation side of the Neutral Zone, asking for asylum for their crew:

Romulus has been destroyed, and the Romulan Empire is disintegrating by the minute. 

The various client states and slave races once kept in check by the military might of the Emperor are unleashed upon the dying Empire. The Remans, not having tasted independence since Man discovered fire on Earth, raise up the standards of their ancient Kingdom. But there are many claimants to the Obsidian Throne, each with their own men to draw upon. The Nausicaans, the Vronnuks, the Troknai, and the thousand other slave races once subject to oppressive Romulan rule too raise their banners in rebellion, but only time will tell if their struggle for independence will succeed.

The Romulan Government, having been decapitated by the loss of Romulus, scrambles to find itself in the swirling mess of the Empire. A Provisional Council, set up along Federation ideals of representative democracy - or at least a Romulan conception of it - is formed and quickly finds itself in contact with the Federation, seeking aid in the coming civil strife. Elsewhere, warlords with their squadrons roam the Empire, a headless army without a leader or a mission. They tear through star systems, looking for purpose but finding only loot and bloodshed. Rumors roll throughout the remnants of the Romulan Star Navy that, somewhere deep in Imperial space, the Empire continues on with a relative of the last Emperor on the throne, and is preparing itself for the restoration of the Empire.

It is clear to all the powers in the region that the vacuum caused by the destabilization of the Empire can only mean one thing. War is coming. The Klingons mobilize their military forces and begin sending punitive expeditions into the fractured and weakened Imperium, exacting revenge for crimes done onto their people. Squadrons of birds-of-prey and cruisers fly from their bases, bloodlust in their eyes as they descend upon the defenseless Romulan colonies. 

Frantically, the 12th Fleet - normally kept in reserve for anti-piracy operations, is deployed to the Neutral Zone to deal with the incoming refugee crisis and, ostensibly, to keep the peace. One of these ships, practically rushed out of the drydock, is the USS [i]Vigilance[/i], an aged Ambassador-class starship in drydock for extended repairs. The crew is picked from those on temporary duty assignment and those awaiting transfer orders and, with a brief shakedown cruise to the Neutral Zone the only thing to prepare them, are sent out to enforce the Federation's ideals of Freedom, Democracy, and Liberty.

Or, at least, that is what they believe. For the dawn of a New Galactic Order is peaking over the Milky Way Horizon, and it can be stopped by no man.

[b][center][color=DC143C][h2]Setting the Stage[/h2][/color][/center][/b]

This story begins roughly a few weeks after the destruction of Romulus, as depicted in the first reboot Star Trek movie. The Federation is the dominant power, by a significant margin, in the wake of its dual victory over the Dominion and Cardassia. Much has changed in the culture of Starfleet and the Federation due to the wars of chaotic war and strife, but things are beginning to look bright until this terrible tragedy occurs that, for better and for worse, totally reorients the balance of power in this troubled region of space.

This story will follow the Command Staff - the Ship's Company - of the USS [i]Vigilance[/i], which I will detail its service record in its own "character sheet" below. She is an older class ship, rushed out of the drydocks to take part in this operation. This will be the first time these characters will have served together, and it will be the first time they are ever aboard this vessel. The [i]Vigilance[/i] is being deployed on a peacekeeping mission in Romulan space closest to the Federation and Klingon border zones. Most of this region of space is uncharted by the Federation and thus this story will feature both the exploration part of Star Trek, and greater political overtones as well. 

I am changing a lot of things in this story in regards to Starfleet's structure as a military organization. For the sake of the RP, pretend as though this was always the case, and that Starfleet always had enlisted personnel and such. I suppose it is my biggest gripe and I intend to totally change it up. Under the hider below is the rank structure of Starfleet personnel E-1 through E-9:

[hider=Rank Structure]
E-1: Crewman Recruit
E-2: Crewman Apprentice
E-3: Crewman[sup]1[/sup]

E-4: Petty Officer Third Class 
E-5: Petty Officer Second Class
E-6: Petty Officer First Class[sup]2[/sup]

E-7: Chief Petty Officer
E-8: Senior Chief Petty Officer
E-9: Master Chief Petty Officer[sup]3[/sup]

A rank insignia chart is displayed here[sup]4[/sup]:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/XMBKYPc.png[/img]

1: Until rated, E-1 through E-3 are referred to by their rank, or more simply just "Crewman."
2: Petty Officers are customarily referred to using their rates: "Machinist's Mate, First Class" or "MM1"
3: At E-9, Master Chiefs can take on more administrative roles as a Command Master Chief, Fleet Master Chief, Force Master Chief, and in a special case, Master Chief Petty Officer of Starfleet.
4: Taken from Memory Beta. It was the best I could find. For the sake of our RP, the General Wear (no insignia) will be E-1, and the second "Provisional Crewman" will be E-2 and E-3.[/hider]

Another thing that I will be altering is the uniforms. We can pretend as though Starfleet, true to its traditions rooted in the United States Navy, is altering its uniforms again for all servicemen. This time it's a total shuffle in regards to learning lessons in the Dominion War. In the hiders below, I will link these uniforms and their intended usage. This is mainly for your own visualization and to ease my discomfort on the idea of Starfleet personnel working pretty much their entire time in service uniforms. I mean, who does maintenance in a service uniform?
[hider=Starfleet Uniforms]
[hider=Starfleet Working Uniform]
[img]https://i.redd.it/u08botdkqre31.jpg[/img]
(note: pretend as if it says "Starfleet" instead of US Coast Guard!)

The Starfleet Working Uniform (SWU) is a two-piece uniform, the blouse being stitched with servicemember's surname (or name of use, if surname is not customary) on the right breast and "Starfleet" stitched on the left. If the servicemember is an officer or senior-enlisted (E-7 through E-9) the lettering is gold, and for lower-enlisted the lettering is white. The trousers are stitched in the same format on the top of the right rear trouser pocket, and the trousers themselves are worn with a rigger's belt - black for lower enlisted and khaki for senior enlisted and officers. The rank insignia of the wearer will be stitched onto the rank tab on the center of the chest. On the right shoulder is a velcrod Federation Flag patch and on the left shoulder is the [url=https://i.imgur.com/0XqPUQ2.png]Starfleet Jack[/url].

The proscribed cover for the SWU is a blue eight-point cover, a solid blue cover with the Great Seal of the Federation directly on the front, worn by both enlisted and officers. Covers will not be worn while on board a Starfleet vessel or orbital/deep space starbase, but will be worn while outdoors. The cover can be altered to the Starfleet Combat Helmet (SCH), Cold Weather Ushanka, or other climate-related proscribed uniform items per CO's discretion. A combadge will be worn on the left breast pocket.

A colored band, running down the side seams of the blouse and trousers, will denote the department of the servicemember wearing the uniform. A communications badge is to be worn on left chest, under the Starfleet tape. An all-weather parka is authorized to be worn with the SWU, as are other climate-related proscribed uniform items. Black non-slick boots will be worn with this uniform, the toes polished and blackened.

The SWU is to be worn while on an active duty status during working hours or while underway, as per command instruction. The SWU is not authorized as a liberty uniform, and it is not permitted to leave a Starfleet installation while wearing the SWU unless given orders to do so.[/hider]

[hider=Starfleet Service Uniform]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/sGzRtCA.jpg[/img]

The Starfleet Service Uniform is a two-piece uniform, worn as a blouse-trouser-and-undershirt set, with the undershirt denoting the servicemember's department. The rank insignia will be displayed on the left side of the undershirt's collar, with the communications badge to be worn on the left chest. The SSU is permitted to be worn without the blouse at CO's discretion. 

The proscribed cover for the SSU for lower-enlisted is a black garrison cap, with the wearer's rank insignia on the left side. For chiefs, a black combination cap is to be worn, with the Starfleet insignia on the center of the cover. For officers, the cover is the same as chiefs with the inclusion of "scrambled eggs" on the brim, denoting a junior, senior, or flag officer. The cover may be altered to the Cold Weather Ushanka, or other climate-related proscribed uniform items per CO's discretion. A combadge will be worn on the center of the left breast.

An all-weather parka, trenchcoat, and peacoat are authorized for wear with the SSU, as well as other climate-related proscribed items per situational discretion. The SSU will be worn with black dress shoes, polished and shined.

The SSU is to be worn while on an active duty status during working hours or while underway, per CO's discretion. The SSU is an authorized liberty uniform and personnel are permitted to wear it while in an off-duty status.[/hider]

[hider=Dress Uniform]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/qH9iLn5.jpg[/img]
(Note: Replace "Admiral, Captain, Officer" with: "Officers, Senior Enlisted, Junior Enlisted")

The Dress Uniform is a three-piece uniform worn during special events such as ceremonies, Starfleet Balls, marriages, and while conducting official business in the name of the Federation and Starfleet, and also as a liberty uniform. On the left chest a communications badge is to be worn and on the rest chest the servicemember's medals and ribbons will be displayed. While wearing the Service Dress Uniform, one will only wear the ribbons, and while wearing the Full Dress, one will wear both medals and ribbons. In the event of wearing the Full Dress variant, the wearer will place the ribbons above the combadge on the left side. The wearer's rank insignia will be displayed on the right collar.

The proscribed cover for the Dress Uniform for lower enlisted is a white service cap, known traditionally as a "dixie cup." For chiefs, a black combination cap is to be worn, with the Starfleet insignia on the center of the cover. For officers, the cover is the same as chiefs with the inclusion of "scrambled eggs" on the brim, denoting a junior, senior, or flag officer. 

An all-weather parka, trenchcoat, and peacoat are authorized for wear with the SSU, as well as other climate-related proscribed items per situational discretion. The Dress Uniform will be worn with black dress shoes, polished and shined.[/hider]

[hider=Starfleet Combat Uniform]
[img]https://lcars.ucip.org/images/9/93/Marine-tactical-vest.png[/img]

The Starfleet Combat Uniform (SCU) is issued to Security Personnel for planetary missions and for watchstanding while on a starbase or underway aboard a vessel, and to Starfleet Marines as a duty uniform. The SCU is worn with a olive-green eight-point cover, the SCH, a Cold-Weather Ushanka, or another climate-related uniform items as per situation. The SCU will be issued to personnel in standard olive-green, with camouflaged patterns produced and replicated by Sciences Personnel as the need arises. Black or coyote brown boots are authorized for wear with the SCU, depending upon variant worn.

The SCU is to be worn by Starfleet Naval personnel only in a duty status and is not an authorized liberty uniform.[/hider]
[/hider]

In addition to this, I will be introducing the Starfleet Marine Corps. I will detail their history and such in the Fact Files post below, but for now I will post the ship's compliment of Marines, their uniforms, and weapons

[hider=Starfleet Marines]
[hider=Rank Structure]
Enlisted:
[img]https://hyrumheroes.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/usmc-enlisted.png[/img]

Warrant Officers and Officers:
[img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/04/e3/a504e31491842e1007b8c464a83a11f8.jpg[/img][/hider]

[hider=USS Vigilance's Marine Compliment]
[center][h3][b]Starfleet Marine Company (Reinforced)[/b][/h3][/center]

The Starfleet Marine Battalion consists of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company which contains the Battalion Commander (LTC), his staff, communications, medical, mess and other combat support elements to support the line companies of the Battalion. There are five line companies, lettered A - E in the Battalion. The line company is commanded by a Major and consists of three marine platoons, Light Weight Company Mortar section and a headquarters section. The Platoon has three marine squads, three Medium Phased Array Disruptor crews (MPAD) and three Man Portable Photon Cannon gunners (MANPAC) for a total of 54 personnel assigned. 

Often times, a line company is detached from the Battalion, given combat support and combat service support attachments to assist them in their shipboard assignments. This Starfleet Marine detachment consists of a line company, a combat engineer platoon, a fire support team (FIST) and a medical team.

[i]A Company has an Authorized Strength:[/i] [b]219[/b] 
[i]The unit has the following personnel on hand:[/i] [b]209[/b]

[u][b]Shortages:[/b][/u]
9 each Carabiner Marines, PFC
1 each Rifleman, Engineer, PFC

[u][b]Racial Breakdown:[/b][/u]
113 Humans
56 Bajorans
37 Andorians
1 Klingon
1 Romulan
1 Vulcan

[u][b]Marine Company[/b][/u]
HQs Section [8 men]
3x Marine Platoons [54 x 3 = 162]
1x Combat Engineer Platoon, attached [29 men]
Light Weight Company Mortars (LWCM) [10 men]
FIST (Fire Support Team), attached [5 men]
Company Medical Team, attached [5 men]

[i]Total: 219 Authorized
209 On Hand[/i]

[u][b]A Company HQs section[/b][/u]
Co. Cdr – Major Kurt Watkins, Human, HP, PC
Co. XO – Captain Tak Poggok, Klingon, PC
Co. 1st Sergeant – 1SG Raymond Cue, Human, PC, HP
Operations Sergeant – Gunnery Sergeant Jerome Washington, Human, PC
Co. Supply Sergeant – SSG Kenneth Randolph, Human, PC
Co. Armorer/Unit Supply Clerk – CPL Aditya Ram, Human, PC
Vehicle Driver –PFC Daisuke Nakamura, Human, PC
Vehicle Driver –PFC Sasha Romanov, Human, PC


[u][b]1st Marine Platoon[/b][/u]
Platoon Commander – 1st Lieutenant (1LT) Ikolaor Th'rhaolrik, Andorian, PC
Assistant Platoon Comander – 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Apo Otaso, Bajoran, PC
Platoon Sergeant – Staff Sergeant (SSG) Skulvik, Vulcan, PC
Platoon Guide – Sergeant (SGT) Oliver Nilssen, Human, PC Assists as Weapons Squad leader
Sniper – Sergeant Mathias Rendal, Human, phased sniper rifle, HP 
Spotter – Corporal Liam Fosen, Human, PC
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Greg Thorndike, Human, HP
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Peter Braun, Human, HP
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Victoria Kendall, Human, HP
MPAD gunner – LCPL William Glenn, Human, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Clayton Peters, Human, PC
MPAD gunner – LCPL David Mayes, Human, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Reginald Titan, Human, PC
MPAD gunner – LCPL Eteses Th'shraanen, Andorian, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Kar Ch'ovaalnon, Andorian, PC


[b]1st Squad - 1st Platoon[/b] 
Squad Leader – Sergeant Irtu Nandama, Bajoran, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Kodu Abrem, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Nuze Finece, Bajoran, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Uvel Glimos, Bajoran, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Gerpa Dadawa, Bajoran, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Rejad Gebea, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Eeko Kett, Bajoran, LPAD
GL – LCPL Teefa Odell, Bajoran, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Vale Tan, Bajoran, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Meti Najal, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Nur Dubari, Bajoran, LPAD
GL – LCPL Oki Blorja, Bajoran, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC ***EMPTY***

[b]2nd Squad - 1st Platoon [/b]
Squad Leader – Sergeant Yamana Kamali, Human, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Gail Petroski, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Kim Newmark, Human, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Zhan Bao, Human, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Lin Jing, Human, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Victor Perez, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Wali Salahuddin, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Zaire Poole, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Alejandra Colon, Human, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Shannon McDonald, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Sergio Fuentes, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Chatur Bajpevi, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***

[b]3rd Squad - 1st Platoon [/b]
Squad Leader – Sergeant Zopyad Ibe, Bajoran, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Ravi Patel, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Gopal Kapil, Human, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Dhani Nayar, Human, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Shinu Dheer, Human, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Huang De Ming, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Khor Th'qerat, Andorian, LPAD
GL – LCPL Sahr Sh'telloq, Andorian, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Rocco West, Human, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Rene Porter, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Brylee Phelps, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Pablo Valverde, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***


[u][b]2nd Marine Platoon[/b][/u]
Platoon Commander – 1st Lieutenant (1LT) Jeeska Cham, Bajoran, PC
Assistant Platoon Comander – 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Torsten Hjertsson, Human, PC
Platoon Sergeant – Staff Sergeant (SSG) Ushu Xape, Bajoran, PC
Platoon Guide – Sergeant (SGT) Doded Baral, Bajoran, PC Assists as Weapons Squad leader
Sniper – Sergeant Okob Ch'tokrorh, Andorian, phased sniper rifle, HP 
Spotter – Corporal Kehren Th'shytrik, Andorian, PC
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Foged Sart, Bajoran, HP
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Zaki Rokaga, Bajoran, HP
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Lelid Wevoc, Bajoran, HP
MPAD gunner – LCPL Forje Gebrug, Bajoran, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Tirni Rhih, Bajoran, PC
MPAD gunner – LCPL Sobu Shirkumo, Bajoran, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Iskur Ponay, Bajoran, PC
MPAD gunner – LCPLAnyor Pygheano, Bajoran, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Gujok Kiwen, Bajoran, PC


[b]1st Squad - 2nd Platoon[/b] 
Squad Leader – Sergeant Lacey Webb, Human, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Emilio Sanchez, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Leopoldo Valesquez, Human, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Chunder Naidu, Human, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Liam Steinbeck, Human, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Per Lindberg, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Rolf Steinmitz, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Kyle Mason, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Niklaus Reznik, Human, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Kalina Volny, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Olena Tolstoy, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Stanik Jovanovi, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***

[b]2nd Squad - 2nd Platoon [/b]
Squad Leader – Sergeant Krinu Chugum, Bajoran, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Lepyi Fid, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Fatyun Gohar, Bajoran, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Tuki Iwo, Bajoran, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Zuni Foss, Bajoran, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Bilo Horic, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Zupa Sato, Bajoran, LPAD 
GL – LCPL Suhu Horic, Bajoran, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Reemyo Welby, Bajoran, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Purde Solgune, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Rapad Vur, Bajoran, LPAD
GL – LCPL Oja Sogoro, Bajoran, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***

[b]3rd Squad - 2nd Platoon [/b]
Squad Leader – Sergeant Oshras Ch'iranneq, Andorian, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Kos Th'orisrot, Andorian, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Okob Th'atikross, Andorian, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Kehren Th'taroth, Andorian, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Sylla Zh'vahless, Andorian, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Vevi Zh'riaqis, Andorian, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Thalle Sh'riress, Andorian, LPAD
GL – LCPL Tyv Ch'iryhril, Andorian, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Kohlel Th'ikesrar, Andorian, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Theress Ch'viarreq, Andorian, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Tyb Ch'shrovor, Andorian, LPAD
GL – LCPL Shob Th'eraolnar, Andorian, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***


[u][b]3rd Marine Platoon[/b][/u]
Platoon Commander – 1st Lieutenant (1LT) Ren Yimu, Human, PC
Assistant Platoon Comander – 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) Matthew Bishop, Human, PC
Platoon Sergeant – Staff Sergeant (SSG) Leon Winthrop, Human, PC
Platoon Guide – Sergeant (SGT) Jiao Qiang, Human, PC Assists as Weapons Squad leader
Sniper – Sergeant Li Zhuan, Human, phased sniper rifle, HP 
Spotter – Corporal Sho Nakayama, Human, PC
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Cinya Ebag, Bajoran, HP
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Udo Meeg, Bajoran, HP
MANPAC gunner – LCPL Lela Wartes, Bajoran, HP
MPAD gunner – LCPL Waase Gupta, Human, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Mohammed Ali Mansour, Human, PC
MPAD gunner – LCPL Bahir Shahidi, Human, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Reuben Hanley, Human, PC
MPAD gunner – LCPL Jalen Greene, Human, HP
Assistant MPAD gunner – PFC Boris Jindrak, Human, PC


[b]1st Squad - 3rd Platoon [/b]
Squad Leader – Sergeant Vladimir Malik, Human, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Jataya Sakar, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Ace Chambers, Human, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Abdul Ali-Hannan, Human, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Amir Habibi, Human, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Zheng Bo, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Obi Yoshiro, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Roberto Galinas, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Guillermo Vega, Human, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Noah Young, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Daniel Freiberg, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Jacob Salander, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***

[b]2nd Squad - 3rd Platoon [/b]
Squad Leader – Sergeant Edgar Lindelöf, Human, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Henryk Jung, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Omi Yos, Bajoran, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Brego Trec, Bajoran, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Bipo Mewin, Bajoran, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Hoche Pintag, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Atariahl Th'ezolarh, Andorian, LPAD
GL – LCPL Rutag LeBajoranr, Bajoran, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Krishan Patil, Human, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Dragomir Jankovic, Human, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Volmir Jablonski, Human, LPAD
GL – LCPL Minoru Doi, Human, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***

[b]3rd Squad - 3rd Platoon[/b] 
Squad Leader – Sergeant Shritti Zh'zakren, Andorian, Laser Carbine (PC)
A Team Leader – Corporal Sithihr Ch'zhaarherh, Andorian, PC
LPAD gunner – Lance Corporal (LCPL) Keb Th'qerhel, Andorian, Light Laser Auto Carbine (LPAD)
Grenadier (GL) – LCPL Ton Th'ozarrok, Andorian, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine).
Carabiner (CA) – Private First Class (PFC) Tor Ch'otaonneth, Andorian, PC
B Team Leader – CPL Sashe Zh'shaannin, Andorian, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Ishir Ch'shesrin, Andorian, LPAD
GL – LCPL Kor Ch'athaoqel, Andorian, PC /w GL
CA – PFC Tynor Th'shraallerh, Andorian, PC
C Team Leader – CPL Syre Sh'atothriq, Andorian, PC
LPAD gnr – LCPL Tolla Zh'vhorreq, Andorian, LPAD
GL – LCPL Tevaor Th'shyhren, Andorian, PC /w GL
CA – PFC, PC***EMPTY***


[u][b]4th Platoon - Combat Engineers - Attached[/b][/u]
Platoon Leader - 1st Lieutenant Jordan West, Human, PC
Platoon Sergeant - Gunnery Sergeant Lou Harrison, Human, PC

[b]1st Squad - 4th Platoon Combat Engineers[/b]
Squad Leader – Staff Sergeant Leo Donatelli, Human, PC
Support Team Leader – Sergeant Colton Bienvenue, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – LCPL Philip Boisvert, Human, HP
Grenadier – LCPL Oleg Mendelev, Human, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine) 
Rifleman - PFC Elsa Dubrovnic, Human, PC
Assault Team Leader - Sergeant Oscar Delarosa, Human, PC
Demolitionist - Corporal Jose Valencia, Human PC
Riflemen - LCPL Naomi Oyebanji, Human,  PC
Riflemen - LCPL, PC***EMPTY***

[b]2nd Squad - 4th Platoon Combat Engineers[/b]
Squad Leader – Staff Sergeant Niyontsinzi Greene, Human, PC
Support Team Leader – Sergeant Xolani Jata, Human, PC
LPAD gunner – LCPL Malusa Kenda, Human, HP
Grenadier – LCPL Rashid Lindelani, Human, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine) 
Rifleman - PFC Bas Th'achikris, Andorian, PC
Assault Team Leader - Sergeant Langalibalele Funaka, Andorian, PC
Demolitionist - Corporal Darweshi Musa, Human, PC
Riflemen - LCPL Amani Dube, Human, PC
Riflemen - LCPL Luvo Azizi, Human, PC

[b]3rd Squad - 4th Platoon Combat Engineers[/b]
Squad Leader – Staff Sergeant Privu Ayd, Bajoran PC
Support Team Leader – Sergeant Eedo Garn, Bajoran, PC
LPAD gunner – LCPL Rivuld Meebro, Bajoran, HP
Grenadier – LCPL Pubo Lekaci, Bajoran, PC /w semi-auto Grenade Launcher (10 rd. magazine) 
Rifleman - PFC Lodot Krem, Bajoran, PC
Assault Team Leader - Sergeant Wuzi Suno, Bajoran, PC, 
Demolitionist - Corporal Prada Nalbog, Bajoran, PC
Riflemen - LCPL Umu Relb, Bajoran, PC
Riflemen - LCPL Shu Lint, Bajoran, PC


[u][b]LWCMS Mortar Section [/b][/u]
Section Leader – Staff Sergeant Seta Hisashi, Human, PC
1st Squad Leader/Gunner – Corporal Kenta Matsushima, Human, PC
Assistant Gunner – Lance Corporal Daisuke Miyasato, Human, PC
Ammo Bearer – PFC Kajiwara Sichiro, Human, PC
2nd Squad Leader/Gunner – Corporal Omori Hotaka, Human, PC
Assistant Gunner – Lance Corporal Kanai Michio, Human, PC
Ammo Bearer – PFC Minori Fujimura, Human, PC
3rd Squad Leader/Gunner – Corporal Kato Fuchida, Human, PC
Assistant Gunner – Lance Corporal Ryo ShiBajoranta, Human, PC
Ammo Bearer – PFC HiRomulanki Nomura, Human, PC


[u][b]Fire Support Team (FIST) - Attached[/b][/u]
Fire Support Officer (FSO) - 1st Lieutenant Jateel N'Plentar, Romulan, PC
Fire Support Chief - Sergeant Jude Bowman, Human, PC
Senior Target Acquisition Specialist - Corporal Kozi Haas, Bajoran, PC
Target Acquisition Specialist - LCPL Athehr Th'thothoth, Andorian, PC
Target Acquisition Specialist - LCPL Arysaahl Ch'atianik, Andorian, PC

[u][b]Company Medical Team - Attached[/b][/u]
Team Leader - HM1 Vijay Mahanta, Human, HP
Senior Corpsman - HM3 Ferndando Duran, Human, HP
Navy Corpsman - Corpsman Jeze Attini, Andorian
Navy Corpsman - Corpsman Boris Rabinow, Human
Navy Corpsman - Corpsman Rahim Nouri, Human

PC = Phaser Carbine
HP = Hand Phaser
LPAD = Light Phased Array Disruptor (similar to a SAW)
MPAD = Medium Phased Array Disruptor (similar to an M60 or M240B).
MANPAC = Man Portable Photon Cannon, anti-vehicle or armor weapon similar to the MAWS or Javelin, but using Photon’s antimatter warhead.


[u][b]Officers[/b][/u]
Maj Kurt Watkins, Human, 32, Company Commander
Capt Tak Poggok, Klingon, 29, Company XO
1LT Ikolaor Th'rhaolrik, Andorian, 27, 1st Platoon Commander
1LT Jeeska Cham, Bajoran, 28, 2nd Platoon Commander
1LT Ren Yimu, Human, 30, 3rd Platoon Commander
1LT Jordan West, Human, 26, 4th Platoon Commander
1LT Jateel, Romulan, 30, Fire Support Officer
2LT Apo Otaso, Bajoran, 22 1st Assistant Platoon Commander
2LT Torsten Hjertsson, Human, 23, 2nd Assistant Platoon Commander
2LT Matthew Bishop, Human, 24, 3rd Assistant Platoon Commander

[u][b]Senior NCOs[/b][/u]
1SG Raymond Cue, Human, 38, 1st Sergeant
PSG Jerome Washington, Human, 33, Operations Sergeant
PSG Skulvik, Vulcan, 32, 1st Platoon
PSG Ushu Xape, Bajoran, 30, 2nd Platoon
PSG Leon Winthrop, Human, 31, 3rd Platoon
PSG Lou Harrison, Human, 34, 4th Platoon
SSG Leo Donatelli, Human, 26, EN 1st Squad Leader
SSG Niyontsinzi Greene, Human, 27, EN 2nd Squad Leader
SSG Privu Ayd, Bajoran, 26, EN 3rd Squad Leader
SSG Seta Hisashi, Human, 27, Light Weight Company Mortar Section Leader
HM2 Vijay Mahanta, Human, 28, Medical Team Chief[/hider]

[hider=USS Vigilance's Marine Compliment Equipment]
[u][b]Weapons:[/b][/u]
[b]Phaser Carbine (PC)[/b]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/79yGGFq.png?1[/img]

[b]Hand Phaser (HP)[/b]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/G0WQBfU.png[/img]

[b]Light Phased Array Disruptor (LPAD)[/b]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/B67f3ft.png?1[/img] (Squad Machine Gun)

[b]Medium Phased Array Disruptor (MPAD)[/b]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/huS5wQA.png?1[/img] (Platoon Machine Gun)

[b]Man Portable Photon Cannon (MANPAC)[/b] anti-vehicle or armor weapon similar to the MAWS or Javelin, but using Photon’s antimatter warhead.
[img]https://i.imgur.com/aDzBFaR.png?1[/img]

[b]Sniper Rifle[/b]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/5vc1yq1.png?1[/img]

[u][b]Vehicles:[/b][/u]

[url=https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Argo_(buggy)]Argo Buggy[/url]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/retMNZA.png?1[/img]

[b]TT4 Cargo Truck[/b]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/Y5BXCSu.png?1[/img]
[/hider]

[hider=Marine Combat Utility Uniform]
[img]https://lcars.ucip.org/images/9/93/Marine-tactical-vest.png[/img]

The Marine Combat Utility Uniform is issued to Starfleet Marines as a duty uniform and as a combat uniform. The MCUU is worn with a green eight-point cover, the SCH, a Cold-Weather Ushanka, or another climate-related uniform items as per situation. The MCUU will be issued to personnel in standard olive-green, with camouflaged patterns produced and replicated by Sciences Personnel as the need arises. Black or coyote brown boots are authorized for wear with the MCUU , depending upon variant worn.

The MCUU is to be worn only while on duty status. Under no circumstances are Marines permitted to wear the MCUU while doing business off base, unless during working hours.[/hider]

[hider=Marine Service Uniform]
[img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a3/9b/94/a39b9429c065c48e281f00b9f8500a1d.jpg[/img]

The Marine Service Uniform is issued to Starfleet Marines for conducting official business when neither the MCUU nor Dress Uniform are applicable to the situation. Consisting of a green jacket, tie, and trousers with a tan collared shirt, the uniform is to be worn with ribbons and pins as applicable to the Marine. 

The MSU's proscribed cover for both enlisted and officers is a combination cap with the Lion, Globe, Sword of the Marine Corps. A garrison cap is also permitted to be worn, with the rank insignia on the right-hand side and the LGS of the Marine Corps worn on the left.

The MSU is permitted to be worn while on duty and is also a liberty uniform.[/hider]

[hider=Marine Dress Uniform]
ENLISTED:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/JXgIFvJ.jpg[/img]

The enlisted variant of the Marine Dress uniform is worn during special events such as ceremonies, Starfleet and Marine Corps Balls, marriages, and while conducting official business in the name of the Federation and Starfleet, and is also permitted to be worn as a liberty uniform. The dress uniform may only be worn with medals received by the individual, no ribbons permitted. It consists of a black tunic with a white undershirt and black pants, with the rank insignia of the Marine sewn onto the shoulder. The proscribed cover is the Marine Pith Helmet.

OFFICER:
[img]https://i.imgur.com/kKA1uxh.jpg[/img]

Similar to the enlisted variant, it is worn under the same conditions and likewise is a liberty uniform. It also only to be worn with medals and no ribbons. The difference mainly lies in the uniform itself, resembling a black variant of the MSU, and the cover, which is a combination cap rather than a Pith Helmet.[/hider]

[/hider]
A final piece of the puzzle is the main character of this story, the ship herself. Below, in the hider, I've taken the liberty of writing up a partial story of our faithful old ship:


[hider=The Vigilance][img]https://i.imgur.com/s6r2268.jpg[/img]
[b]USS VIGILANCE
NCC-56912
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation."[/b]

[i][u]Dimensions:[/u]
Length:
524.256 meters
Width:
283.006 meters
Height:
101.955 meters
Mass:
3,710,000 metric tons

[u]Specifications:[/u]
Decks:
33
Crew:
700
Top Speed:
Warp 9.4
Armaments:
10 type-IX phaser arrays, 2 photon torpedo launchers
Defences:
Ablative Hull
Deflector shields
Auxiliary craft:
Four Shuttlecraft
[/i]

The USS [i]Vigilance[/i], an Ambassador-class heavy cruiser, was once one of the most powerful ships in Starfleet. Her illustrious career saw her deployed to Sector 562 during the Federation-Cardassian War, where she took part in numerous planetary invasion operations as well a convoy interdiction. For her part during the Fleet Action of Stardate 44538, she earned the Battle Efficiency Award for singlehandedly destroying twenty munitions-laden supply ships headed to the front.

When, in 2370, the Treaty of Yle-Oy was signed, the [i]Vigilance[/i] was moved into a reserve capacity. She was assigned to the Orion Belt, patrolling that lawless portion of Federation space, and it is where she remained for ten years. Crews came and went through her hallowed P-Ways, each doing their best to keep the peace in that violent sector. She was, briefly, deployed to Betazed during the Dominion War but did not see much action. The decades-old ship was considered a liability, and kept in a primarily defensive posture, guarding convoys moving through secured space.

It is here, sometime in 2380, that the service record of the ship disappears from Starfleet records. She doesn't appear again until 2385, when she was towed into the Rigellian Fleet Yards with her electronic systems completely fried, her engines wrecked, and in need of critical repair. She sat at the mothball fleet in the yards, awaiting decommissioning, until an order came down in 2386 to begin repairing and retrofitting her. The [i]Vigilance[/i], given new life, was given the order not a second too soon, for just as the repairs were completed, orders came down from Starfleet Command for her to be immediately recrewed and sent to deal with the rapidly unfolding situation in Romulus.[/hider]