| Name | Every Flower Shall Once Blossom |
| Type | Interstellar exploration spacecraft |
| Mission | Seek to expand humanity's presence in the cosmos |
| Purpose | Philosophical optimism, utopian vision of the future |
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| Life support | Capable of long-range missions |
| Power system | Advanced warp drive |
The D.C.U.S.S. Every Flower Shall Once Blossom is an advanced interstellar spacecraft operated by the Delaware Cosmic United Space Service (D.C.U.S.S.), the national space agency of the independent nation of Delaware. Commissioned in 2420 CE, the ship is one of the most technologically sophisticated vessels in the D.C.U.S.S. fleet, capable of fast interstellar travel and supporting long-duration, deep-space exploration missions.
At the heart of the Every Flower Shall Once Blossom is its innovative warp drive propulsion system, which allows the ship to achieve faster-than-light travel by manipulating the fabric of spacetime. This enables the vessel to cover vast distances between star systems in a matter of days or weeks, vastly expanding the range of Delaware's interstellar exploration efforts.
The ship is also equipped with state-of-the-art life support, environmental control, and computer systems to sustain its crew of 50 for extended voyages lasting months or even years. Advanced sensor arrays, communication equipment, and scientific instrumentation facilitate detailed study of exoplanets, stellar phenomena, and other astronomical targets.
The name "Every Flower Shall Once Blossom" reflects the philosophical and humanitarian underpinnings of the Every Flower's mission. Drawing inspiration from the optimistic, utopian ideals of 20th and 21st century visionaries, the ship's mandate is to seek out new worlds, new civilizations, and new scientific knowledge in the service of expanding the Delaware nation's presence in the cosmos and the advancement of all sentient life.
The ship's captain, Commander Ava Rosewood, has spoken of the vessel's mission as one of "nurturing the potential of the cosmos" - a poetic turn of phrase that evokes the idea of the universe as a garden, with every planet and every species as a flower waiting to blossom into its fullest expression. This sense of cosmic holism and reverence for life informs the Every Flower's exploration strategy and scientific priorities.
Since its inaugural voyage in 2421 CE, the D.C.U.S.S. Every Flower Shall Once Blossom has undertaken numerous long-range missions to star systems up to 50 light-years from the Sol system. The ship's crew has catalogued hundreds of potentially habitable exoplanets, made first contact with several alien civilizations, and expanded Delaware's diplomatic and commercial ties with extraterrestrial powers.
Notable discoveries and encounters include:
Alongside its scientific and exploratory mandate, the Every Flower also serves as a cultural ambassador, carrying works of Delaware art, literature, and music to share with alien civilizations. This dual role as both a vessel of discovery and a conduit of cultural exchange is a point of great pride for the ship's crew.
As Delaware and the wider community of spacefaring nations continue to expand their presence across the Milky Way galaxy, the D.C.U.S.S. Every Flower Shall Once Blossom remains at the forefront of this cosmic journey, guided by an ethos of hope, curiosity, and a reverence for the vast, untapped potential of the universe.
