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The '''Eighth Fleet''' was a numbered fleet in the [[Federation]] [[Starfleet]] that was active during the [[23rd century|23rd]] and [[24th century|24th centuries]]. The fleet was one of many that participated in the [[Dominion War]]. ({{DWS}}, ''[[The Starfleet Museum]]'')
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The '''Eighth Fleet''' was a numbered fleet in the [[Federation]] [[Starfleet]] that was active during at least the [[24th century]]. The fleet was one of many that participated in the [[Dominion War]].
 
   
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==History==
 
==={{DWS}}===
Prior to [[Operation Return]] the Eighth Fleet reinforced the [[Starfleet Fifth Fleet|Fifth Fleet]] along the [[Vulcan]] border. {{ep|{{SWF}}|Pressure Points}}
 
 
The Eighth was commanded by [[Admiral]] [[Orben Sel]] during the conflict. For two-thirds of the war the fleet was assigned to the defence of [[Andoria]]. In the final third of the war the fleet was transferred to the front. ([[LUG]] [[RPG]]: {{DWS}})
   
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In the aftermath of the Dominion War, the {{uss|Takeda Shingen}} was tasked with putting out the fires that erupted along the Federation's borders, and the {{uss|Tethys}} represented the hopeful return to the spirit of peaceful exploration and first contact.
The Eighth was commanded by [[Admiral]] [[Orben Sel]] during the conflict. For two-thirds of the war the fleet was assigned to the defence of [[Andoria]]. In the final third of the war the fleet was transferred to the front. ([[LUG]] [[RPG]]: {{DWS}})
 
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===''[[The Starfleet Museum]]''===
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Squadrons using the newly-built [[Penguin-class|''Penguin''-class]] fighter are sent to serve aboard [[Al-Burak-class|''Al-Burak''-class]] carriers assigned to the Eighth Fleet along the Federation/[[Klingon]] border in [[2231]]. (''The Starfleet Museum'': ''23rd-Century Carriers and Fighters'')
   
 
==Fleet elements==
 
==Fleet elements==
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==Notable ships==
 
==Notable ships==
* [[USS Dauntless]]
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*{{uss|Dauntless}}
* {{pre|USS|Nevsky}} ([[flagship]])
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*{{uss|Nevsky}} ([[flagship]])
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* {{uss|Takeda Shingen}}
 
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* {{uss|Tethys}}
==Background==
 
The ''Eighth Fleet'' was also the nickname for [[Starfleet International]] chapters in Region 8 — {{w|Africa}} and the {{w|Middle East}}. ({{SFVR080107}})
 
   
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==Appendices==
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===See also===
 
{{Federation fleets and task forces}}
 
{{Federation fleets and task forces}}
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==External link==
 
 
===Background information===
 
*The ''Eighth Fleet'' was also the nickname for [[Starfleet International]] chapters in Region 8 — {{w|Africa}} and the {{w|Middle East}}. ({{SFVR080107}})
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===External link===
 
*{{mbeta|Starfleet 8th Fleet}}
 
*{{mbeta|Starfleet 8th Fleet}}
   
 
[[Category:Fleets|8-0008th Fleet]]
 
[[Category:Fleets|8-0008th Fleet]]
 
[[Category:Dominion War Sourcebook|8-0008th Fleet]]
 
[[Category:Dominion War Sourcebook|8-0008th Fleet]]
[[Category:Star Trek: Swiftfire|8-0008th Fleet]]
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[[Category:Starfleet Museum]]
[[Category:Starfleet International Fan Association|8]]
 

Revision as of 18:04, 10 February 2017

The Eighth Fleet was a numbered fleet in the Federation Starfleet that was active during the 23rd and 24th centuries. The fleet was one of many that participated in the Dominion War. (The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon, The Starfleet Museum)

History

The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon

The Eighth was commanded by Admiral Orben Sel during the conflict. For two-thirds of the war the fleet was assigned to the defence of Andoria. In the final third of the war the fleet was transferred to the front. (LUG RPG: The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)

Eighth Fleet RPG

In the aftermath of the Dominion War, the USS Takeda Shingen was tasked with putting out the fires that erupted along the Federation's borders, and the USS Tethys represented the hopeful return to the spirit of peaceful exploration and first contact.

The Starfleet Museum

Squadrons using the newly-built Penguin-class fighter are sent to serve aboard Al-Burak-class carriers assigned to the Eighth Fleet along the Federation/Klingon border in 2231. (The Starfleet Museum: 23rd-Century Carriers and Fighters)

Fleet elements

Notable ships

Appendices

See also

Background information

External link