Welcome to the USS Horizon!
The Final Frontier. Quite possibly one of the most dangerous places in the universe. Spatial anomalies, wormholes, temporal nonsense, and political conflicts all make it one of these dangerous places.
But with risk comes reward. Exploration of deep space, strange new worlds, and new life is one of the biggest rewards for many. Not to mention, it was one of Starfleet’s main directives. At least it used to be. The past two and a half decades have been filled with strife and loss and Starfleet has lost focus on exploration more and more. Even with projects like Project Full Circle and a few other directives to explore other distant places, less ships and crews are being tasked with exploration.
However with the creation of new classes of explorers in the late 2380s and early 2390s, and more ships being assigned exploration duties, Starfleet has begun to turn back to the organization’s roots, slowly, but surely. The Horizon is one of those ships with a primary focus in exploring deep space and uncharted space. With her abilities, speed, and unique crew, the Horizon can take on the galaxy -no- the universe.
The USS Horizon is a Century Class Explorer operating in the year 2397 in Theta Fleet's Area 51 Task Force.
Latest Mission Posts
» Night Shift
Mission: Frozen Acquisition
Posted on Sat Apr 5th, 2025 @ 2:22am by Lieutenant Commander Sam Grant
The hum of the warp core was a constant comfort—steady, like a heartbeat. In the heart of the USS Horizon’s sickbay, Dr. Samuel Grant sipped a lukewarm raktajino and scrolled through patient charts on a PADD, his blue eyes scanning efficiently.
The night shift was usually quiet, and Sam had grown to appreciate the stillness. The lights were dimmed, the staff fewer, and the quiet gave him time to think. Of course, thinking was dangerous sometimes. It was during these hours his mind drifted toward her—a memory he kept buried beneath surgical precision and Starfleet protocol.
“Dr. Grant?” Nurse Malen’s…
» Enigma Variations
Mission: Frozen Acquisition
Posted on Tue Mar 25th, 2025 @ 5:46pm by Lieutenant Commander Rylen Lyo
The sleek, birdlike craft dropped out of warp just outside of the massive Cardassian-built station’s defensive perimeter. Immediately, the FTL propulsion tucked itself handily underneath the dynametric fins on the craft’s wings. The ‘wings’ themselves also repositioned themselves, sweeping more toward the forward section of the craft.
“Kriosian Shuttle Dexan, this is DS9 control. Dexan, respond.”
From the luxuriously appointed cabin of his personal shuttle, Lieutenant Commander Rylen Lyo keyed a control to open a channel. From atop his self-styled throne, made of the finest Axanar velvet with trim of gold-pressed Latinum, the incoming Operations Chief for the USS Horizon…
» Aisling's Arrival
Mission: Frozen Acquisition
Posted on Thu Mar 6th, 2025 @ 6:28am by Commander Aisling Bangerjee & Captain James Phoenix
Aisling nodded politely at the security guard at the airlock, she regarded the Cardassian door and was suitably impressed by it's brutal looking functionality. Frankly she found all of DS9 to be an interesting place; Cardassian aesthetics were actually rather pleasant, especially adorned with Bajoran accoutrements.
The guard handed her the padd with her orders back and she said formally, "Permission to come aboard."
"Permission granted, Commander," the guard replied soberly, "Welcome to Sovereign."
"Thank you, crewman. I assume the bridge is more or less at the top of the ship?"
"Yes, Sir."
"Well," she muttered as she strode through…
» Two Tacticians Enter a Room (Mission Genesis)
Mission: Frozen Acquisition
Posted on Thu Mar 6th, 2025 @ 5:50am by Captain James Phoenix
ON:
[Promenade]
The main floor of the promenade was bustling. Quark's bar was near capacity, and the tailor shop was filled with folks being measured for various clothing items. Starflleet and Bajoran Officers were walking back and forth with haste, either doing their rounds, reporting to duty, or making a hasty retreat to their quarters. The civilians were strolling, window shopping at almost everything.
James Phoenix was strolling through the promenade, albeit in uniform. He had a meeting with the Station Commander, but that wouldn't be for another hour or so.
There was always something new on the Cardassian built…
» A Captain's Origins (Part 1)
Mission: In The Beginning
Posted on Tue Feb 25th, 2025 @ 11:32pm by Captain James Phoenix
ON:
[Bridge]
The Horizon rocked violently as Romulan disruptors struck the Century class ship. On the bridge everything was in disarray. Consoles and bulkheads were either smoking or on fire, and there was debris everywhere. The shields had gone down twice, but Lieutenant Danny Reynolds, the Chief of Security, fought to keep them online so they wouldn't go down a third time.
"Shields down to fifteen percent, again..." he called out across the chaos, clearly annoyed.
Commander Phoenix stood next to the Lieutenant at the auxiliary tactical station with his hands planted on the station. "Keep them steady Mister Reynolds"…
Latest Personal Logs
» Failing To Leave Shore Leave
Posted on Mon Mar 3rd, 2025 @ 4:47am by Commander Aisling Bangerjee
"And how are you doing Commander?"
Commander. That sounded...strange, still. Stranger still was the fact that Counselor Slinke was calling her, "I am fine, Sir."
Slinke smiled on the screen, "Are you? Are you really, Commander? You left home early."
"Yes. Well...Mother started bringing over eligible bachelors. And you know how things are between me and my sister."
Slinke nodded sympathetically, "Of course. Yes. And you are currently on a runabout heading for Deep Space Nine."
"Yes."
"A day early."
"Looking to get right to work, Sir."
"Now, Commander. You remember what I said about that ten days leave."
"But…
» Second Officer's Log
Posted on Sat Jan 25th, 2025 @ 4:42am by Commander Sernia Logan
"Computer open channel."
Second Officer's Log supplemental.
It's been a while since I've been on the Horizon board. However, I'm back on my main duties. However, not knowing where the captain is, I will be assuming command of the Horizon. We still have no First Officer on board and with that being said, I'm the next person in line.
» Executive Officers Personal Log #1
Posted on Mon Dec 11th, 2023 @ 2:51pm by Commander Oscar Vladinchi
Computer, begin log.
I have just recently been picked up by the Andorian vessel, the IGS Stras, as a means of transport to rendezvous with my new station on the USS Horizon. It has been a long and complicated journey from my time as Executive Officer on the USS Tennessee to now. There was once a time where I was confident in command, assured of my own self-worth, and felt value unto myself. The death of my family changed all that.
Starfleet has been most kind to me, allowing me time - years actually - to recover from my trauma.…
» Commander's Log
Posted on Fri Sep 22nd, 2023 @ 3:28am by Commander Sernia Logan
Commander's Personal Log supplemental.
When we just got started with our first thing of all time. The training cruise. Before we left drydock or Spacedock, our original Executive Officer left the ship without us realizing that they left. I wonder what the captain is going to do with me. I'm thinking that he'll give me the Executive Officer spot since I'm next in line. But I'm completely uncertain. While I feel uncertain, the Horizon is currently going on it's first training cruise. A shakedown training cruise. Although, we might not have the numbers for crew, we will still be able…
» Personal Log
Posted on Sat Sep 16th, 2023 @ 10:22pm by Commander Sernia Logan
Commander Sernia Logan's Personal Log:
Since my arriaval on the Horizon was so sudden, I'm really glad that I have been assigned here. Although, I've developed some sort or emotional attachment toward my Assistant, and it might not work very well. Although, having just been on board the Horizon, the captain has shown me the ship. I love the engine room and everything that she has.