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The USS Cupertino is a California Class Starship assigned to Task Force 17. The California Class vessel is primarily assigned routine missions, so nothing hazardous, risky, or scientific ever happens. Right?

USS Cupertino

• Task Force 17

The USS Cupertino proudly serves as a California-class utility cruiser, specializing in secondary and emergency humanitarian missions. Its responsibilities extend from swift responses to planetary search-and-rescue and environmental disasters to upholding Federation laws related to non-sentient lifeforms. Beyond its standard fleet-tender and patrol duties, the Cupertino is a reliable resource for addressing various medical, environmental, and ecological challenges faced by Federation worlds and colonies. Often working in collaboration with dedicated science vessels, it stands as a steadfast support in times of need.

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10 August 2024

Bridging The Gap

USS Cupertino: The Family You Choose

Eshrevi Sh’shiqil trudged wearily back to her dorm room. Her steps were heavy with the weight of a particularly rotten and exhausting day that had the Andorian eagerly anticipate the peace and quiet of her quarters. Really, she wanted nothing more than an early night’s rest after a long [...]

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8 August 2024

An actual gift basket

USS Cupertino: The Family You Choose

On her way to the Valkyrie, it was a short stop, but one Saffiya found important. She had been relieved to hear that the USS Mariner had made its way out of the aperture, and she wanted to keep her promise of thanking them for assisting them with the Cardassians.  Even if not voluntarily. A [...]

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2 August 2024

Awards, Rewards, and Change

USS Cupertino: The Family You Choose

Saffiya Nassar spun in her chair, looking at the chronometer whenever she completed a turn. There was still plenty of time, which somehow was more of a stressor than relief. She wasn’t a last minute type of person and preferred to be organised, but having nothing to do while she waited for the [...]

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28 July 2024

Captain’s Log, Supplemental

USS Cupertino: Uncharted Dimensions

Stardate 24001.07.28  When setting course to rescue Captain Jurev and his XO, who had vanished after putting in an unexpected notice of their retirement, the Cupertino was encountered a phenomena that later was discovered to be a subspace aperture. Unable to navigate past it, the ship was [...]

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