Deep Space 21 - Styx Outpost
Nor Class Space Station
"Deep in the Briar Patch, metreon clouds conceal what time forgot."
Beyond the tangle of ion storms and the shifting metreon tides of the Briar Patch lies Deep Space 21, a former Cardassian stronghold repurposed into a beacon of diplomacy, science, and fragile peace. Orbiting a fledgling Federation colony on the planet Aristaeus, Deep Space 21 stands as a symbol of collaboration. Yet its position deep within the volatile Hades Cluster makes it a crucible for conflict, discovery, and transformation.
Under the guidance of Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida, a steady and principled leader with an analytical mind and a father’s heart, the station hosts a diverse crew united by duty but shaped by tension. Among them: Cardassian officers reconciling their past with a Federation future, Starfleet scientists drawn to the region’s ancient mysteries, and civilians seeking new beginnings far from the core worlds. Ideological divides, cultural clashes, and lingering scars from past wars surface in quiet moments, making cooperation both vital and fragile.
The station is protected by two powerful starships:
- The USS Cerberus, a Prometheus-class vessel prepared for swift tactical response.
- The USS Magawa, a cutting-edge Pathfinder-class experimental ship, capable of deep exploration and instantaneous redeployment through its Quantum Slipstream drive.
But danger is never far. The unexplored worlds of the Hades Cluster hold remnants of long-forgotten empires, mind-bending entities beyond comprehension, and space-time anomalies that defy reason.
Deep Space 21 is more than a starbase. It is a living crossroads of memory and possibility, where every decision carries weight and echoes into the unknown.
Join the crew. Uncover what remains. And find out who you truly are, when no star charts can guide you.
We are a community of Star Trek enthusiast forging our own way through the rich tapestry created by Gene Rodenberry. We are a friendly group always looking to expand out family.
**THIS IS AN 13+ WRITING COMMUNITY**
Latest News Items
» Website Transferred
Posted on Mon Oct 28th, 2024 @ 12:39am by Glinn Slorir Varin in General News
Evening Everyone,
This is a confirmation that the DS21 site has been officially transferred to its 16th Fleet hosting home.
If you run into any issues with the site please let us know!
WT
» This is only a test
Posted on Sun Jul 2nd, 2023 @ 8:46pm by Senior Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Stoun in General News
Test test test
Only a test
» This is only a test
Posted on Sun Jul 2nd, 2023 @ 8:33pm by Senior Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Stoun in General News
Just testing settings everyone pay no attention
» End of Mission
Posted on Mon Oct 11th, 2021 @ 10:14am by Commodore Keiben Haistro in General News
So the end of the current mission story is looming and again I am marvelled at the talent we have accumulated on this little community of writers. You are all the dogs bollocks in that regard (For the non UK'er's, its a good thing!!!).
We will have amassed a nice 219 posts for this story from start to end which is only 22 posts shy of our previous one. Again, you are all amazing.
I will complete this current mission but we will still be able to complete the posts we have and they will add to that total. Any new posts, could we please hold them until I give the all clear to post all you lovely lovely people.
» Site has been updated
Posted on Sun Jul 11th, 2021 @ 4:18am by Senior Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Stoun in General News
Everyone,
The site has been updated to the latest version of Nova to correct a security flaw. It is highly recommended that you change your password.
Thanks!
Latest Mission Posts
» Insomnia
Mission: Episode 9: Across Time
Posted on Sat Jul 26th, 2025 @ 3:11pm by Glinn Vaaet Pazon & Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida & Lieutenant JG Lyras
The shift from being on duty on a starship as medical chief, to being on duty in the starbase's main infirmary wasn't a big one. Lyras didn't mind at all not being in charge when the Copernicus was in dock. Especially not after last mission, which had left quite an…
» What Dreams May Linger
Mission: Episode 9: Across Time
Posted on Mon Jul 21st, 2025 @ 10:21pm by Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida
INT. STARFLEET COMMAND – CONFERENCE ROOM 3B – SAN FRANCISCO, EARTH - STARDATE: 78456.8
A rain-slick afternoon cast diffused gray light into the curved-glass windows of Conference Room 3B, located midway up the towering Starfleet Command complex. A long holotable glows softly in the center, displaying a slow rotation of…
» The Quiet Refusal
Mission: Episode 9: Across Time
Posted on Fri Jun 20th, 2025 @ 3:27am by Lieutenant JG Abrasax & Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida
Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida had always believed that promotions should be earned, not merely given. It was a lesson reinforced by years of service in Starfleet. And today, as he strode through the corridors of Deep Space 21 toward the Chief Science Officer’s office, he was certain that Lieutenant Junior Grade…
» Aunt on the Line
Mission: Episode 9: Across Time
Posted on Fri May 30th, 2025 @ 11:53am by Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida
ON:
The screen on Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida’s desk lit up with a soft chime, just as Alpha Shift was winding down aboard Deep Space 21. The emblem of Starfleet appeared, crisp and official, before text overlaid itself in a muted silver:
INCOMING SUBSPACE TRANSMISSION
U.S.S. KINTSUGI, NCC-69945
CAPTAIN MIZUKI YOSHIDA…
» Country roads take me home
Mission: Episode 9: Across Time
Posted on Sun May 25th, 2025 @ 8:09am by Lieutenant JG Melinda Sommers & Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida
"Daddy!!!!!!"
Two voices shouted in chorus as the man of the house walked in. Two pairs of outstretched hands, vying for attention.
From a small distance away, Melinda watched the pair with a smile, though her brow was creased in a worry as she watched her husband even more closely…
Latest Personal Logs
» Lethe in Hindsight
Posted on Sun Feb 2nd, 2025 @ 10:15pm by Commander Hiro Sommers-Yoshida
Second Officer’s Log, Stardate 78081.9
The USS Copernicus has returned to Starbase 21 following our mission to the Lethe system. The ship sustained heavy damage. Some of the crew lost their lives, others were wounded. The Briar Patch hides more dangers than at first anticipated.
I find myself reflecting on…
» What the heck, Ma!?
Posted on Tue Jan 21st, 2025 @ 1:31pm by Lieutenant JG Alena Alessa
Alena sighed as she settled on the call with her mother on the call. "Dearest", Catarina, worry etched on her face. "What is wrong?". Alena braced herself, aware that she might not get the whole truth.
"After the latest assignment, we ran into... some trouble. I remember facts from some…
» Blood burn virus
Posted on Fri Aug 4th, 2023 @ 7:41am by Lieutenant Commander Melanie D’BrooNi- Haistro
Chief Medical Offices log. Star date …. Oh, whatever star date today is computer.
There was a mission where some crew were sent on to investigate a medical facility and the crew got exposed to something which has turned out to be a modified version of Symbalene blood burn.
Modified…
» Pendant and truth
Posted on Sun Mar 19th, 2023 @ 8:10am by Lieutenant JG Alena Alessa
Alena looked at the small pendant on her desk. It was a small angel. She wondered where it had come from. Her mother had always called her "her little angel" Could it be related to that nickname? Alena sighed and thought back to a conversation she had had with her…
» Walk Through
Posted on Wed Feb 1st, 2023 @ 12:42am by Lieutenant Commander Junjie Han
I had a heck of a surprise yesterday, I was given command of the Copernicus. I am now in command of a science vessel of my own, what will we find out there? Who will we meet? There is only one way to find out, and that's to go out…