USS Thelin (NCC-24042)
USS Thelin (NCC-24042)
The USS Thelin (NCC-24042) is a retrofitted Antares-class freighter assigned to the **Secondary Protocol Initiative**, operating in the early 2270s. Formerly a Federation cargo hauler, the vessel has been converted to serve as a multi-role support platform tasked with second contact diplomacy, treaty monitoring, cultural oversight, and frontier logistics.
Naming and Legacy
The vessel is named in honor of Thelin, an Andorian Starfleet officer from an alternate timeline, who served with distinction aboard the USS Enterprise in the events of the episode Yesteryear.
Class and Retrofit
- Original Class: GGY-900 Antares-class freighter
- Current Role: Multi-mission secondary line vessel
- Retrofits Include:
- Modular lab and medical bays
- Reinforced EPS conduits and power routing
- Prototype holodeck (limited access)
- Upgraded navigation systems for frontier routing
- Emergency crew expansion quarters
Mission Profile
The USS Thelin’s current orders fall under the Secondary Protocol Initiative, which addresses Starfleet’s growing need for vessels to:
- Conduct follow-up missions after initial contact
- Monitor compliance with treaties and Prime Directive protocols
- Support underrepresented Federation colonies and worlds
- Serve as a low-profile presence in developing sectors
Command Staff
- Captain: Lt. Commander Singh Vikram (Indian Male)
- First Officer: Lieutenant (jg) Th’Ran Morthos (Andorian Male)
- Conn Department Head: Lieutenant (jg) Dubois Noah (French Male)
- Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant (jg) Dubois Isabelle (Spanish-French Female)
- Chief Engineer: Lieutenant (jg) Vann Faelan (Anaxaran Female)
- Chief of Communications: Lieutenant (jg) Sovus (Vulcan Male)
- Chief of Security: Lieutenant (jg) S’Rais (Caitian Female)
- Chief Science Officer: Lieutenant (jg) Asante Imani (Niger Female)
Assigned Crew
For a full list of officers and enlisted crew, see: → USS Thelin Crew Manifest
Notable personnel include:
- Lieutenant (jg) Riven Maris – Conn Officer, fresh out of Starfleet Academy, cross-training with Engineering
- Ensign Rossi Sofia – Conn
- Ensign Khan Aaliyah – Engineering
- Ensign Zhang Mei – Science
- Ensign Romanova Nadia – Security
- Ensign Yamamoto Sakura – Communications
- Ensign Jaxx – Science (Denobulan)
Notes
The Thelin is often described as “barebones but sturdy,” with a crew culture shaped by flexibility, improvisation, and collaboration across specialties. It’s considered a proving ground for junior officers and a quiet refuge for those who don't fit neatly into Starfleet’s usual mold.
