Thomas Halloway, Commanding Officer

Our new USS Enterprise-D captain will be.... Captain Thomas Eugene Halloway.

Captain Halloway was born in 2317, on a farm just outside of Red Rock, Texas, in the United States of America on Earth. He is married to Marla Halloway, and has no children.

Marla was recently diagnosed with Liddleton’s Disease, and will not be joining him aboard the Enterprise. She will be remaining on Earth where medical care is more readily available.

Captain Halloway is a religious man, career-minded and athletic. He is decorated as one of the top captains in Starfleet. Many believe he may even rise in rank to become the Commander-in-Chief. He has indicated, however, that he’d rather end his career aboard a starship.

Halloway’s previous command, before the Enterprise, was the USS Galaxy (Galaxy-class) where he was captain for three years. The USS Enterprise-D is his third command.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 28, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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A Captain Delay / Case Closed

Well, it looks like it’ll be another day until I can announce the identity of our new captain. He – yes, our captain will be a man – has a family consideration to address, and Starfleet Command has asked me to wait another 24 hours so that it can be cleared up. Based upon my most recent orders, I should have clearance to share his identity tomorrow evening.

For now, we will all have to wait a bit longer.

In other news, Starfleet OSHC (Operation and Safety Health Command) has closed the case on the disappearance of Lieutenant Hodges, Lieutenant (JG) Walter Pierce, and Ensign Marla Finn. There is not enough evidence to issue a ruling on what happened to them. There are no significant leads, and no concrete answers. Many believe they were killed in an accidental plasma discharge in the starboard ship nacelle, but without true evidence, the true cause of their disappearance will remain a mystery.

A memorial service will be held for all three engineers on Friday, in the McKinley Station Chapel. 1900 hours. Anyone who wishes to attend is welcome to do so.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 27, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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A New Captain Has Been Chosen

I've been at Starfleet Command in San Francisco most of the day, attending meetings, briefings and such. As a result, I haven't had the opportunity to prepare a detailed post for today. On the other hand, since I was at Starfleet Headquarters, I now know the identity of our new captain.

The command assignment is official, and the new captain has been informed. He/she is already preparing for his/her transfer, and will be ready to take command on commissioning day.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 26, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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Enterprise-D Stardrive Photo

Last week, while the Enterprise was on its final shakedown deployment just outside the Sol System, one of the tests we conducted was a series of saucer separation maneuvers. The Galaxy-class is the only Starfleet ship that can conduct a separation like this. Even its sister class, the Nebula-class, does not share this feature. Since this is a relatively new concept in starships (only the three other Galaxy-class ships, already in service, can separate), I thought you might like see what the Enterprise looks like, without its saucer.

This photo was taken from the Enterprise saucer section as it was coming around for reintegration during one of those tests. The ship looks oddly “stunted” without its iconic saucer.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 25, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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Missing Crew Investigation

I have been cleared to share an update in the case of the three missing Starfleet officers. Lieutenant William Hodges, Lieutenant (JG) Walter Pierce, and Ensign Marla Finn have not been found, however, investigators are now leaning towards the likelihood that may have been killed in a warp plasma accident within the starboard warp nacelle. The investigation is ongoing, and evidence is still being collected. It may be a few days until we have a better understanding of all of the evidence, but for now, that is the theory investigators hahve been working with.

If Hodges, Pierce and Finn were indeed killed in an accident, that would be a tragic end to the USS Enterprise-D construction phase, and a sad beginning to her service among the stars.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 24, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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Three Missing Engineers

Earlier this morning, three Starfleet officers were reported missing aboard the Enterprise. These officers -- Lieutenant William Hodges, Lieutenant (JG) Walter Pierce, and Ensign Marla Finn -- are warp engineers assigned to McKinley Station. They are working on systems installation and testing in the Enterprise starboard nacelle. All three reported for duty in the morning, and were reported missing by 1030 hours. An investigation is underway.

It is extremely rare for Starfleet personnel to vanish while on duty. The Enterprise internal sensors, security cameras, and location access records provide ample tracking of any personnel aboard. We have confirmation that they did not transport off the ship, nor did they leave aboard a shuttlecraft, so, either they are still aboard somewhere, or an accident may have occurred.

Security personnel are searching the ship, and investigators are combing the starboard nacelle maintenance and control facilities. After ten hours, however, we still have very little to go on. The investigation/search will, of course, continue. We just hope, and pray, that Hodges, Pierce and Finn are still alive -- somewhere, and can be found as quickly as possible.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 22, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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Shakedown Complete

A few hours ago, the Enterprise completed its final shakedown deployment, and re-docked at McKinley Station in orbit of Earth. A few minor ship systems remain to be completed, however, for the most part, the Enterprise-D is ready to transition from the temporary shakedown crew that oversaw construction and shakedown, to our senior staff who will be commissioned with the ship.

March 10 is fast approaching. It won't be long until this magnificent starship is enters the fleet. Can you feel the excitement?!

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 21, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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Final Shakedown Deployment

Earlier today, the Enterprise left McKinley Station for its final shakedown deployment before commissioning next month. It will be a short deployment -- we’ll be back in port on Thursday. We’re heading out beyond Pluto, in the outer reaches of the Sol System, to test some of our newest systems, while under our own power. If all goes well, the Enterprise can then spend the next two weeks bringing aboard crew and supplies, we will be commissioned on the 10th of March, and our first assignment could come shortly thereafter.

Right now, we’re still under the command of engineering crews from San Francisco Fleet Yards (in Earth orbit), but we should start seeing our assigned crew once we return to McKinley Station. I’ve even been told that we may find out who our captain will be as early as tomorrow. Rumor has it, he could be Captain Elias Guenther, the former captain of the USS Melbourne (Excelsior-class). We’ll see.

For now, this great Lady is almost ready. Nineteen more days until she becomes an active ship in Starfleet. Nineteen more days until we get to finally go, where no one has gone before.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 19, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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USS Enterprise-D Service Logo

Back in the early days of space travel, personnel assigned to starships wore assignment patches to designate the space station or vessel they served aboard. In the days of Captain James T. Kirk, Constitution-class starship personnel still had their own unique logos, although, by that point, they were worn as insignia on duty uniforms -- over the left breast -- where Starfleet personnel now wear their combadges.

Starfleet has since done away with assignment patches and ship-specific uniform insignia, however, most Starfleet vessels do still have their own unique service logos. These logos are a source of pride for the crew, and are usually displayed prominently throughout the ship.

The USS Enterprise-D has its own service logo. As you’ll note in the image, the Enterprise-D service logo consists of a top-down silhouette of a Galaxy-class starship, with the starboard (right) side of the saucer adapted to look like the letter “D”. It presents a simple ID image that may become iconic as the Enterprise builds a reputation for itself in the years to come.

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 8, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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Greetings From The USS Enterprise-D

Alright, it’s February 5, 2363. Greetings from the USS Enterprise-D – the fourth Galaxy-class starship in Starfleet. My name is Lieutenant Samuel John Archer (although, you can call me Sam). I have been assigned to serve as one of the officers in the USS Enterprise Public Affairs Office. At the moment, I am the first person assigned to this department, although, I do anticipate at least two more officers joining me in the weeks to come.

My job will be to maintain both this blog, and the USS Enterprise Facebook page, and keep you, and the rest of the Federation, updated on the missions and adventures of this great starship. My future colleagues will fill the other responsibilities within this department (although, I’m sure you’ll get to know them over time as well).

At the moment, the Enterprise is docked at McKinley Station orbiting Earth.

In terms of timeline, the USS Enterprise was launched from drydock above Mars back on November 24 (2362 – last year), and after a few shakedown deployments in the outer Solar System, she was transferred here to McKinley Station. I arrived on board four days ago. As of today, we are in the final stages of completion before being commissioned into the fleet on March 10. Between now and then, our final ship systems will be installed, our crew will be assigned, and we’ll find out who Starfleet Command has chosen as our captain and senior staff.

For now, though, we are live, and I will begin posting regular updates. I will be sharing news about our crew as they are assigned, information about our mission, a look at some of the physics behind space travel and the technology we use, even a photo tour of the Enterprise. I am excited to be assigned here, and I hope my posts bring you a little joy as well.

In addition to our Facebook Page, you are also invited to visit our Facebook Fan Group. You’ll be able to interact with other fans of the Enterprise-D, ask behind-the-scenes questions, and learn more about who we are and what we do. We aim to be as social and interactive as possible, and we would love to have you join us as we go where no one has gone before.

Welcome to the USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D!

-Lieutenant Sam Archer

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February 5, 2363 -- (Original Devron Timeline // Devron Timeline w/ Temporal War Reset)

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