ABOUT 888th MARINES TIGER SHARKS
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Late in the Dominion War a glaring need was discovered in SFMC doctrine. With most if not all MSG’s falling under
one or maybe two branches it was decided there was a need for a more fluid reaction force. The 888th was formed
to fill this need. While specializing in mainly Special Operations the 888th is not designed like a normal MSG.
While maintaining a normal command structure, (OIC, DOIC, SgtMaj.), the rest of the MSG is a loose team of four
squads that can be formed into as large or small a unit as needed. A typical deployment force for the 888th is
two squads, a "go" squad and a back-up or "ready" squad. The remaining two squads are held in reserve or can be
deployed in a support role.
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THE TIGER SHARKS STAFF
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Kevin Severson
Non-Comm. Officer In Charge of the 888th Marines Tiger Sharks, and 2nd Officer of the USS Tiburon.
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888th Specialist Slots
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Team Leader - Specialized in Command and Control. Tactics and Strategy are combined with a real world focus on the practical business of completing the mission. Failure rests solely on the shoulders of the Team Leader.
Weapons Specialist - Expert in all forms of small arms, melee and ranged. Trained in small unit tactics and multiple martial arts forms. In short, killing machine.
Demolitions Specialist - Trained in the use of explosives, fire, water, and simple machines to cause destruction. Fully familiar with all forms of sabotage and logistical warfare.
Stealth Specialist/Sniper - Expert in camouflage, concealment, and silent movement. Fully knowledgeable in the use and function of advanced stealth technologies, such as cloaking devices and chameleon fields. Skilled in the use of long range small arms.
Security/Computer Specialist - Able to bypass, co-opt, or otherwise defeat all known computer security systems. Uses advanced hacking skills to extract data, plant false data, or take control of computer controlled systems.
Communications Specialist - Proficient in the use of communications technologies, and trained in code breaking techniques.
Engineer - Trained to maintain and repair all technologies used by the team, as well as being able to improvise solutions with materials at hand.
Xenotechnologist - With a background in terrestrial engineering, combined with a broad knowledge of the Sciences, the Xenotechnologist is trained to interpret alien technology with the goal of understanding and utilizing it’s untapped potential.
Medic - Trained in battlefield medical techniques for multiple species, general Xenobiology, and Bioweapons technology.
Linguist - The Universal Translator cannot replace cultural understanding, or the value of showing indigenous personal that you can learn their language. The Linguist uses a vast database of previously discovered forms of language to quickly define, interpret, and learn to communicate in, the native language.
Cultural Anthropologist - Through anthropological study, this Specialist quickly learns the mores and taboos of the indigenous culture, allowing the team to use local customs to earn the trust of the locals, making training and motivating the indigenous personnel more efficient.
Instructor - Each member of the team has the training needed to teach indigenous personnel their specific skills, but the Instructor teaches the locals how to train others in these skills, as well as how to instill military discipline and Esprit Des Corps, needed to build an effective fighting force.
Pilot - Trained in the operation of fighters, transport shuttles, tanks, mechs, and virtually any other vehicle.
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CONTACT US
303-524-9620
888th @ usstiburon.org
USS Tiburon
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ABOUT STARFLEET MARINE CORPS
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The STARFLEET Marine Corps is a component of STARFLEET, the International Star Trek Fan Association Inc. The SFMC is
an office under the Commander, STARFLEET and as such reports to Commander, STARFLEET.
Fictionally, the SFMC is part of the Ground Forces that are rarely seen in the episodes but are assumed to be a part
of the Naval Fleet of the United Federation of Planets.
We're members of STARFLEET. The Corps does not have different requirements for membership, except that a STARFLEET
Marine must be a member in good standing in STARFLEET. Although it does have a different name for each rank within
the promotional system, and a different organizational structure than the "Naval" portion of STARFLEET. STARFLEET
Marines are regular, dues paying members.
Some STARFLEET members are "Marine Reserve". These are members who are active in the naval portion of the Fleet
AND with the Ground Forces area as well. Occasionally you may find a STARFLEET Marine who is or was active military,
but this is not a requirement to be in the Corps.
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WHAT THE MARINES DO
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Besides taking part in local chapter, Regional and Fleet-wide activities, STARFLEET Marines occasionally hold their
own separate activities. These can be anything from paint ball or laser tag to fund-raising events like Toys for
Tots or blood drives.
The SFMC has its own Academy as well. Since much of the fictional aspects of the Corps revolve around the
ground-based military, the courses offered are based around the various Branches of Duty within the SFMC. Examples
of these are Infantry, Special Ops, Armor and even MECHA (similar to the Battletech & MechWarrior game system).
Some courses are based on Leadership skills, designed to help a Strike Group Leader improve his ability to lead
his group within the chapter's structure.
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WHERE THE MARINES ARE
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Wherever there is one STARFLEET Marine, there is a Strike Group. STARFLEET Marine groups take on various forms,
from the usual Marine Strike Group on an active chapter, to Marine Expeditionary Unit on a chapter that has left
STARFLEET International (membership in STARFLEET is required, remember).
There are lots of MSG's across the Fleet. Check the Alert Roster for one near you, or for the name of the Brigade
or Battalion CO in your state or Region, to contact for more information.
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MORE ABOUT THE MARINES
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The STARFLEET Marine Corps is organized under the Marine Force Manual. This publication has a multitude of
information about the Corps, our rank system, awards, and uniforms. The MFM is only available through SFMC Training
Command. You can download the MFM from the SFMC TRACOM web site.
The STARFLEET Marine Corps has a bi-monthly newsletter, Attention on Deck!. Information about the Attention on
Deck! is available at the Attention on Deck! Website.
For more information, go to:
http://www.sfi-sfmc.org
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