While the Federation Constitution provides a mandate to seek out new life forms and new civilizations. The USS Bismarck is tasked with supporting that mandate and protecting those who live under the Federation Banner. The Intrepid class vessel patrols an area of the Gamma Quadrant near and around the starbase Farstation.

Its valiant personnel not only execute the will of the Federation by protecting those in the Gamma Quadrant, but also they explore the stars attempting to fulfill the mission set by the Federation. No matter the danger that the mission may bring, the Bismarck stands at the ready to execute its design and purpose in the stars. "To boldly go where no one has gone before".