Corps of Discovery
- The two men who led the expedition across the North American continent on Earth, Merriwether Lewis and William Clark, were sent on a mission to explore an expanse of unknown wilderness, to chart the lands they traveled, to seek out what new life there might be, to befriend the peoples they might encounter, to keep a record of their journey, and to bring that knowledge home. They called themselves the Corps of Discovery. Let us therefore, on this stardate, rededicate ourselves to that ideal.
- —CDR Elias Vaughn, USS Defiant (2376 upon departure for the "Mission Gamma" expedition)
The Corps of Discovery is a division of Starfleet originally tasked to explore deep space, often out of communications contact with Starfleet Command, inspired by the journey of the USS Voyager in 2371-2378.
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| Seek New Frontiers | |
| Corps of Discovery | |
| Historical Data | |
| Affiliation: | United Federation of Planets |
| Founded: | Commissioned 2381, Active as of 2409 |
| Current Status: | Active |
| Location: | Alpha and Beta Quadrants |
| Home Base: | TBD |
| Fleet Structure | |
| Type: | Starfleet |
| Allies and Enemies | |
| Allies: | TBD |
| Enemies: | TBD |
Background
The origins of the Corps of Discovery can be traced back to the landmark "Mission Gamma" in 2376, when CDR Elias Vaughn invoked the Corps in his departure speech in the USS Defiant. These words inspired Admiral Kathryn Janeway in 2381 to commission a new fleet within Starfleet dedicated primarily to seeking out the unknown, with little interference from Starfleet Command. The captains of the ships of the Corps were given wide discretion as a result, hailing back to the early days of Starfleet exploration, although a Fleet Command staff would maintain a chain of command. This staff would ultimately be answerable to the Fleet Admiral at Starfleet Command.
The Corps's official launch would be delayed for many years, as ships were required to deal with the fallout of the Romulan situation and the renewed hostilities of the Klingon Empire. A rapid buildup of ships in Starfleet-beginning in 2409-would finally offer the opportunity to make the Corps a reality. Due to the continuing dangers of the day, Starfleet Command could offer no seasoned Captains immediately for the Corps. As a result, the Corps was placed in the hands of new, albeit gifted, officers, as yet unproven. It is by their skills and courage that the mission of the Corps of Discovery will either thrive or wither on the vine....
Known Captains
- AdmiralGreene
- Anthony Fallon
- Bones
- Desmond Harker
- Dynah Istori
- Eravan
- Greyle de Molay
- Jack McNamara
- Jael Watson
- James Maxwell
- JD Eireny
- Kaian
- Krychek
- Patrick Winchester
- Pizmo
- Richard Naberius
- Ryback Stun
- Steven J. Elliot
- Soulbanis
- Stuart Gilligan Griffin
- Taylor Fore
- Telorva
- Thalyx
- Tyrusan Vedek
- Venkoreth th'Reklaw
- Walter Frost
- William Friday
- Xell Khaar
- Zika