History of the USS Arapaho

USS Arapaho, Akira Class
Starfleet Registry NCC-62629

YEAR	EVENT
2363	Commissioned on stardate 40947.1 under the command of Captain Christopher Beck, with Commander Blaine Everett as XO. Primary mission: exploration and support. During her first two years of service, Arapaho completes over 75 missions and patrols, including 11 special operations. Among her first crew are Lt(sg) Douglas White as Chief of Operations and 4th year cadet Gage O'Banyon.
2365	Captain Beck retires. Blaine Everett promoted to Captain and CO. Commander Gerald Vance assigned as XO.
2366	Wolf 359. Arapaho arrives and is hit early. Captain Everett and half the crew are killed. Though the ship is severely disabled and can no longer fight, Commander Vance conducts rescue operations for the destroyed vessels. 273 survivors from nineteen ships are recovered. Thereafter, Commander Vance is decorated for Meritorious Service, promoted to Captain, and reassigned as CO of the USS Jonathon Strong.
2368	Out of spacedock with minor refit. Captain Dane Brenten assigned as CO. Commander Roger Owen assigned as XO.
2370	Commander Owen succeeds Captain Brenten as CO. Commander Katherine Weeks assigned as XO.
2372	Captain Owen dies mysteriously. Commander Weeks succeeds him as CO. Commander Dominic Sherin assigned as XO.
2373	Dominion War begins. Arapaho fights and wins 43 skirmishes taking only minor damage. When hit, she takes heavy damage and casualties that include Commander Sherin. CTO Lt. Commander Roderick Montein is field promoted to Commander and XO. Arapaho fights 17 more battles with major structural damage before the war's end in 2375.
2376	Out of spacedock with repairs and major refit. Captain Roderick Montein assigned as CO, Commander Barry Isen as XO.
2377	Arapaho is overtaken by a spaceborne virus in a remote system. She is quarantined by Starfleet Medical and cannot be rescued. A full third of the crew dies before a cure is discovered by CMO Dr. Jan van Kloos.
2378	Arapaho defends Federation supply outpost Omega9 against Maqui attack. Her victory is regarded as overkill by the Admiralty, and Captain Montein is Court Martialed. Commander Barry Isen promoted to Captain and CO, Commander Kyle Goddard is assigned as XO.
2380	Commander Goddard is assassinated by pirates while on shoreleave. The ensuing investigation and battle uncovers corruption within the planet's ruling faction. Arapaho is recalled to Earth, Commander Renee Sherif is assigned as XO.
2382	Captain Isen is transferred to Starfleet Logistics. Commander Sherif is promoted to Captain and CO. Commander Jean Bouchard is assigned as XO.
2385	April While on covert operations in the Crosant system, the Arapaho crew make a lethal discovery. Black market trading on the Caitan homeworld is rampant, and Starfleet operatives on Arapaho are exposed. As a result, the ship is captured and most of the crew are captured or killed. The Sovereign class USS Poseidon answers Arapaho's distress call, saves the day, and tows her to Starbase Epsilon. After a full refit, Captain Zachary Russell is recalled to fleet duty and assumes command. Commander Eugene Cook, Russell's lifelong friend, is assigned as Executive Officer, but killed in action before accepting the post. Admiral White assigns Commander Jason Hilani as his replacement. At the same time, Captain Russell names Lieutenants Votaryn Erisoll, Na'Hel Jo'Mal, and Sardra Vol as his first department heads. The crew are ordered to the Mirovan system for their first mission together. May Julana Astri joins the crew as Counselor, Daphne James come aboard to head the Science department. Arapaho sets course for the rogue moon Parraquoia (Mirovan VI-A), home to an isolated sect of monks, after it suddenly gains the attention of The Nomads, an insectoid race with the memories of millenia and an 8000 year old claim. As the conflict between the monks and the Nomads heats up, mysteries about the monks' lives (and deaths) come to light, and the object of true desire is revealed. July The Lapis Vessel August Lara Sashenka takes over the post of Ship's Counselor September The Millan Effect October Dr. Benjamin O'Connell joins the Medical Department. December Commander Jason Hilani resigns his post as Executive Officer. Commander Alan Cavanagh, a Senior Intelligence Analyst at Starbase 10, is temporarily assigned as a 'Mission Specialist', and fills the XO position as well. 2386 January Geolu's Passage (joint mission with USS Poseidon) June Arapaho's fleet of Peregrine class fighters is deployed in battle for the first time since Dominion War. [battle summary/details?] July Infestation October Halloween Party November All That Glitters 2387 May Love Sick July Integration