Welcome aboard the USS Columbia!
2402. Starfleet finds itself at the transition of one century to the next. Intergalactic diplomacy remains one of Starfleet’s top priorities. The Federation is tasked with representing the interests of its member worlds further into space than ever before. Enter the Odyssey class starship USS Columbia. It represents Starfleet’s expectations for 25th century operation.
The Columbia and her crew will patrol the farthest edges of Alpha Quadrant space. Breen incursions have increased rapidly in the latter half of 2395. Attacks ranged from Melnos IV deep out to Decos Prime. Starfleet expects the Columbia’s presence on the edges of the Alpha Quadrant will impact Breen aggression. The crew will regularly interact with groups like the Lurians, Cardassians and Ferengi.
Exploration is another vital role of the Columbia. The ship includes a team of colonization specialists actively in search of suitable worlds. The team stands ready to disembark and immediately settle a wide variety of climates. Powerful sensors and an extensive array of science laboratories ensure the ship is prepared for the galaxy’s many mysteries.
USS Columbia Content Rating
Language 2: Swearing is generally permitted. However, the language cannot be used to severely abuse.
Sexual Content 2: Sexual content is permitted. References and writing about genitalia and sex acts are permitted, but explicit detail is not. Fade to black, or mature tagging are recommended.
Violence 2: Violence is permitted.
Latest Mission Posts
» Challenge accepted
Mission: Match sticks and Gasoline
Posted on Mon Dec 1st, 2025 @ 9:17pm by Rear Admiral Jarred Wallace & Lieutenant Commander Jorel Torin II
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The day had been off to a slow start even by the Admirals' standards, he'd been flagged down by one of a number of assistants he seemed to have at the moment that Commander Torin wanted to talk, he like the younger officer and made an effort to talk with him despite his busy schedule, as he walked from one part of the station's offices too the other he caught a glimpse of the officer, "Commander Torin!" he called out.
Jorel stood up with PADD in hand as he walked into the Admiral's office. He didn't want to look…
» When the past comes back
Mission: Match sticks and Gasoline
Posted on Sun Oct 26th, 2025 @ 5:34pm by Captain Jason Elliot & Varris Elliot
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The transport ship slid into it's berth at Starbase five, it's lone passenger looked out the porthole as the gangplank airlock engaged, the hiss of the door sliding open. Jason stepped out a single bag over his good shoulder, his left arm was still in a sling from the accident aboard Columbia. He walked at a slowed pace towards the exit he saw two figures standing at the end of the walk way. The two figures became clearer as he approached, Commander Jordan 'Howie' Horowitz and a woman that looked familiar, as he got closer it finally dawned on…
» The broken ruins
Mission: Match sticks and Gasoline
Posted on Fri Oct 24th, 2025 @ 9:34pm by Rear Admiral Jarred Wallace & Commander Zera Tirado & Lieutenant Commander Jorel Torin II & Lieutenant Commander Bellona Juventus & Lieutenant Commander Johanna Lyngstad & Lieutenant Hamlyn Ambrose & Lieutenant Daniel Martin & Lieutenant Eira Cortez
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The crew ante room of the shipyard looked like a cross between a dinning room and a meeting room, a single large table and food service and a drafting room. A single drafting table that lacked blueprints and a large viewport whish held the broken hull of the Columbia. The battered and scarred hull looked like the broken hulls from Wolf three five nine. Rear Admiral Wallace stood in the room alone looking out on the broken ship, his scared face looking like some ancient map, his lone biological eye swept over the view, he was holding the report…
» The Mystery deepens
Mission: Into the unknown
Posted on Tue Oct 7th, 2025 @ 7:24pm by Captain Jason Elliot & Varris Elliot & Commander Zera Tirado & Lieutenant Commander Jorel Torin II & Lieutenant Commander Johanna Lyngstad & Lieutenant Daniel Martin
OOC: Jorel and Annika are on the Lancaster participating via Subspace
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Jason took his seat at the head of the table, the briefing display was on stand by as the senior officers made their way too the meeting, Jason had been keeping parts of this mission between himself and the first officer, he was going to have to face the fact the crew were going to have to be read into the file pertaining too the meeting, he'd been half dreading this moment for a couple of days now, he waited as the senior staff arrived.
Johanna walked in,…
» Funeral for a friend.
Mission: Into the unknown
Posted on Sat Sep 13th, 2025 @ 10:04pm by Rear Admiral Jarred Wallace & Captain Jason Elliot & Lieutenant Mario Pranjić
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The Grey clouds and rain matched the mood of the group who were in the cemetery. ten people stood around the grave, the majority of the group were in long coats holding umbrella's, the widow of the deceased was bracing herself against the oldest member of the group, his scared face was solemn and somber as they listened too the words of the officiant speaking some of which were drowned out by the rain. "In his name amen." were the only words that were clearly heard.
As the group walked back to the small outbuilding, the youngest men followed…
Latest Personal Logs
» Coming Aboard
Posted on Wed Dec 13th, 2023 @ 11:16pm by Lieutenant Pharos Ventari
"Lieutenant junior-grade, Pharos Ventari, Personal log."
A heavy sigh as the Rechakan rested his forehead on the desk, before continuing, sounding slightly muffled.
"I made it. Two transports, a shuttle, and a two hundred year old warp sled that should have been decommissioned a century ago; two hundred and twelve hours of travel time, but I managed to catch up with the Columbia. I feared the orders might have been a mistake, that my assignment here had been in error, but they verified my orders, confirmed my identity, and let me onboard anyway. If it's a mistake, I'm not sorry…
» Captain's Log: Launch
Posted on Tue Aug 8th, 2023 @ 3:56pm by Captain Ryhl th'Zeles
“Captain’s Log.. Stardate 7-6-2-6-8, point.. 8-0-5-4.”
“The Columbia has set sail.. and is underway to Campor III. Our crew really pulled together to launch in a matter of days. It normally takes closer to two weeks.”
“Lieutenant Commander Chalan Kendri has been absolutely invaluable to the ship, our crew and myself. There have been times when I ask the computer to locate the Commander, when I’m trying to reach her… Almost every single time, she’s been meeting with one person or another.”
“After meeting with several senior officers, we decided we will push through the Mutara Nebula. Lieutenants F’Rar, Lyngstad,…
» The Distance Between a First Officer
Posted on Sat Aug 5th, 2023 @ 3:33am by Commander Chalan Kendri
First Officer's Personal Log, Mission Day 12, 2300 hours.
One thing I didn't anticipate when making the jump from Second Officer to First Officer when taking this position was the distance that it would put between me and the rest of the senior staff, much less the rest of the crew. Perhaps it's just because we're still a new crew and getting to know one another, but in my last two postings the senior staff was comfortable using familiar names with one another almost immediately. Maybe it's all in my mind, but I'm sensing some resistance to that, and it's…
» Back to Space
Posted on Thu Jul 6th, 2023 @ 8:30pm by Lieutenant Commander Johanna Lyngstad
Dear Bradley, it has been a year since I was posted to Department Head school. I feel well educated now, more than ever before. I feel ready to take command of a Science division aboard ship.
After eight years on the Wayans and eight years at Starbase 51, getting a real assignment seems like a dream. I haven't had a chance to review who else is on the crew, but I will get to that soon.
I feel like a new chapter is starting in my life. I feel like I am about to embark on a great adventure. Being…