23rd Attack Group, Special Operations Capable	
Starfleet Component Combat Squadron	
	
Chris Teet	

     	

Overview and History:
The 23rd Attack Group is a component combat squadron operated by Starfleet, established in 2409. The intention behind the 23rd AG’s creation was to provide a small, flexible unit that could quickly respond to tactical and strategic crises on short notice and be integrated into larger fleets and battle groups as conditions dictated. The unit has subsequently proven an invaluable asset to Starfleet; responding to numerous threats to the United Federation of Planets and its’ allies.
The 23rd Attack Group was later awarded the qualification of Special Operations Capable (SOC), meaning that the unit is able to take on missions beyond the normal scope of standard Starfleet operations. The details about the operations undertaken by the 23rd AG to earn their SOC qualification are classified by Starfleet Intelligence, but it is rumored that the enigmatic Section 31 was involved.
The 23rd Attack Group originally operated independently, but has recently been attached to the Blue Paw Task Force under Vice Admiral Nikotaka Tawner as a subordinate unit.
The 23rd AG is presently commanded by Vice Admiral Chris “Orca”. He and his senior staff are presently serving aboard the Federation starship USS Toshima.
A unique feature of the 23rd Attack Group is that all the starships operated by it are each named after the special wards of the city of Tokyo, Japan on Earth. This tradition began with the USS Shinjuku, the first ship of the 23rd AG and has continued with every ship to join the ranks of this unit. Smaller vessels operated by the 23rd AG (such as shuttlecraft and runabouts) are named after individual towns within these wards.
The 23rd Attack Group’s motto is “Furoris defensores libertatis”, which is Latin for “Fierce defenders of freedom”.

Key Personnel:
•	Commanding Officer: Vice Admiral Chris “Orca” (Human)
•	First Officer: Commander R’shee (Andorian)
•	Chief Medical/Sciences Officer:  Commander Ubezoe (Trill)
•	Chief Engineering/Operations Officer: Commander Sha’dot (Andorian)
Current Vessels:
•	USS Ikebukuro (NCC-92432): Danube-class Runabout
•	USS Shinjuku (NCC-93723): Miranda-class Light Cruiser
•	USS Shinagawa (NCC-93253): Vesper-class Cruiser
•	USS Arakawa (NCC-92775): Stargazer-class Heavy Cruiser
•	USS Nakano (NCC-93672): Galaxy-class Exploration Cruiser
•	USS Toshima (NCC-93465): Sovereign-class Assault Cruiser
Planned Additions:
•	USS Itabashi: Defiant-class Tactical Escort
•	USS Minato: Odyssey-class Star Cruiser