Attention all hands! As Sovereign members are already aware, the unit has underwent a change of command with a new addition to the Captains table leading the fleet through our 50th anniversary month and beyond!
Over the past few weeks Sovereign’s CO had reached out to the board to discuss the future of the unit. Due to various real world factors, Piers had requested to stand down from his role of CO to focus on more Earthly priorities and opened the discussion for Sovereigns next chapter. While we were saddened by the news, we’ve always said that life always comes first and respect the decision.
Piers stepped up to the role of CO four years ago when Sovereign underwent amassive change of leadership. Under his command we saw several new elements being introduced, not just to the unit but fleet wider offerings including utilising his professional skills to launch the Command Training Program to aid and assist prospective leaders within Q2.
As the longest standing active unit in Quadrant 2, Piers was a strong hand to lead the ship and his final acts as permanent captain were, as always, to help benefit the future of the unit. Replacing Piers is a candidate of his own choosing and someone who’s shown a lot of promise as a leader of a new beginning.
Taking the big chair is Tom Rose, a respected member of Sovereign and Quadrant 2’s first Fleet Expert named earlier this year. Named as Q2’s TTRNPG Expert ion April this year, Tom is an avid tabletop player and welcome addition to the Captains Table!
Thanks Piers and to you all. The Sov is a great place for Trekkies of all creeds and backgrounds. Piers has done a fantastic job of leading the ship and I can only hope to be as good a CO as he’s been. Piers, they’ll always be a place for you on the Sov.
Handover of command took place on September 23rd through an ongoing transition period. Piers will be shadowing to support Tom through his transition as Acting Captain ahead of confirmation in the role.
Congratulations Tom, and welcome to the Captains Table!
About the author
Site & Service Updates July 2026
It's been a strange year as we adapt to then changing landscape of the Star Trek franchise with recent corporate shenanigans in the media industry, as well as adjusting to and anticipating new regulation sin our home base of the UK which has taken up more brain power than we'd expected!Still, despite distractions, we've been working away in the background with a revised Admin schedule to ensure at the very least every Sunday we can check off some items on the to do list and keep everyone updated on the changes whether minor, major or a bit pointless! On Screen Additions After being placed on the low priority list for a while, the On Screen Mission Log section has begun taking shape. Previously the On Screen section had it's own section per show since the launch of Discovery, however with […]
New Unit Application Guide
Account Academy Database Fleet Updates Calendar Latest Entries Explore Database Index Starfleet Academy Help & Support ⯇ DATABASE INDEX ACCOUNT HUB NEw Unit Application Guide Clarification This section is both for information and for making formal applications for creating or importing a new unit into SFCQ2. Applications can also be made directly to Fleet Administration. All applications are considered for review. × JOIN THE CAPTAINS TABLE Every Star Trek fans dreams of being the captain of their own Starship. Although running an SFC Quadrant 2 Unit is (probably) easier than commanding a starship, both roles require commitment and dedication.Unit’s are, and always will be, the core of SFC. It is within them that members can indulge in their shared interests for Star Trek and science fiction while enjoying the company of fellow fans and like minded people. At their best, […]
[Q2&A] Membership Handbook: Revised & Updated for 2026
With over fifty years (and counting) of history, joining SFC can sometimes be a whirlwind and while we're always focused on a more casual experience, tit can sometimes be overwhelming knowing where to start. While we offer our Academy as an induction tour of Quadrant 2's organisation and structure, and are always open to expanding more information in the Fleet Database, our Officers Pack gives you a one stop resource to highlight our core policies, membership information and more; The Membership Handbook/ Membership within Q2 is fairly laid back. But since it's inception - both overall as Starfleet Command as well as the administrative split for Quadrant 2 - out handbook has outlined who we are, how we operate and as a resource for members to be able to understand what membership entails from our core mission statement, to our […]
[Retro Review] The Galileo Seven
Pulled in two directions, the Enterprise has to deliver critical medical supplies to avert a plague and conduct vital research at the same time. Unable to turn down the order, Kirk thinks on his feet by carrying forward to save the planet, while sending Spock to lead a research team on the Galileo shuttle to carry out their mission until the Enterprise has finished it's mission of mercy. It's a good idea. Until it isn't. Isolated form the Enterprise, the Galileo runs into a bit of bother. Thrown off course by plot, the shuttle crash lands on a primitive planet. Alone with a broken ship and a people who are as barbaric as they are terrified by the shuttles sudden arrival, Spock has to lead his own team through fear and frustration with cool and calming logic. On the first […]
A Fistful of O’Brien
Entering the Star Trek world as an unnamed extra with a few bits of dialogue, O'Brien soon became a fixture on the Enterprise D as it's transporter chief before moving to Deep Space Nine to head up engineering and operations on what was thought to be a backwater outpost before it became one of the most strategically important stations in the quadrant!As the only enlisted or non commissioned officer to feature in the main cast of any Star Trek show to date, O'Brien stands as the only working class hero in the Star Trek universe with a vast and varied career taking from the front lines of the Cardassian war as a soldier, to the front lines of the Dominion War as an engineer, retrofitting DS9, keeping the Defiant from blowing itself apart, and even sniping Dominion troops. All in […]
[Q2&A] Career Track
SFC has always structured it's internal reward and recognition system on the command structure of Starfleet on screen. Newbies are cadets. When they become full members, they become Ensigns. And those eager to take on a leadership role can rank up to Commander or Captain. Even the board of directors are mirrored within the theme as Commodores and Admirals! It's always been the way, but the path of an officer isn't for everyone... Despite the original idea of all star ship personnel being highly trained astronauts, therefore nullifying the need for enlisted crew, the enlisted ranks have existed in some form since the original series. More defined in the film era, particularly under the revision of style and structure in The Wrath of Khan, they have been slightly more prominent since. Most notable of the enlisted members of Starfleet was […]
Related
Awards, Promotions and Citations!
The most important asset within Q2 are the people who make it special. Recently several members had received recognition for their contributions to start an exciting year celebrating the 60 Year Mission! Promotions We'd like to recognise the following for their recent promotions. First off are the captains who, despite an accidental extended shakedown, showed up from day one they were more than worthy of the big chair! Confirming their units as fully active, Magali and Mathew gained promotion through their incredible efforts! Magali Kauffman Lieutenant Commander ⟡ USS Proxima Matthew Ross Lieutenant Commander ⟡ USS Kaga Since arriving with us as officers and Captains, both been a shining example to the fleet and to you crew. You can read more about Magali and Matthew in the Confirmation Announcement, of check the USS Kaga and USS Proxima to learn more […]
Upcoming Away Missions
With the summer upon us, it's time for one of the busiest con seaons of the year - and SFCQ2 members across the fleet are ready to zip up their pocketless uniforms and fly the Starfleet flag! July is set to be a busy moth with SFC members making appearances at events, hosting meetups and more! Highlights of this months events include; USS Tesla: SFC Scotland Following a successful away mission for Glenrothes Comic Con in Fife, and a recent trip to the premier of What We Left Behind, the crew of the USS Tesla are already preparing for their next outing! BGCP Comic Con are set to debut in the busy Glasgow Hub, The Forge and Tesla will be flying the Starfleet flag at the event! The event will also feature craft stalls and unique merchandise, comic and […]
New Assignments & Promotions
From the Office of the Director of Operations: Originally posted to members of Starbase Europa on March 13th at 11pm. Attention All Hands, All Stations: As of Midnight tonight, It's my honour to welcome David Crawford of USS Tesla to the position of Executive Officer, Starbase Europa - as SBXO, David will be acting as backstop and stand-in for SBCO David Shires, taking over the Welcome wagon and ensuring that members new and old are given the service we strive for. David will be serving a standard six-month trial and the Admiralty looks forward to an early confirmation for one of our dedicated members. And talking of dedication - few officers of the Fleet have put in as much effort as Doug Langstaff of CO of USS Sovereign. Since assuming Command last August, he has been a veritable whirlwind of […]
Change of Command: USS Sovereign
Attention All Hands, All Stations: It is my duty and my pleasure to announce that - As of 19:00 this evening - Douglas Langstaff has been assigned as Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Sovereign. Additionally - in recognition of his involvement, activity and relentlessly positive attitude - Douglas is promoted to the rank of Commander, effective immediately. On behalf of the Admiralty and HQ staff - we wish both Commander Langstaff and his new Command Good Luck and Godspeed. Adm. Mark Mitchell Director of Operations SFC Q2.
