Why Is the Fleet Named Stonewall?

Stonewall Fleet takes its name from the Stonewall Riots, the June 1969 demonstrations that the fleet's own site credits with setting off the gay and lesbian rights movement as it is known today. The name ties the Star Trek Online fleet directly to that history and to the LGBTQ+ and ally identity it was built around.

What the Stonewall Riots Were

According to Stonewall Fleet's about page, the name refers to "the historic Stonewall Riots." In June 1969, a series of public demonstrations took place against oppression. The fleet's account states that these riots and the events that followed "set off the Gay and Lesbian Rights Movement as we know it today."

That framing is the whole reason the name was chosen: it points to a specific turning point in LGBTQ+ history rather than to a generic label.

How the Name Connects to the Fleet

The naming is not decorative. Stonewall Fleet describes itself as Star Trek Online's premier gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and ally fleet, and it is a proud member of the Stonewall Gaming Network, a multi-guild gaming community. Choosing "Stonewall" signals both:

• Identity — the fleet is explicitly a space for LGBTQ+ players and allies.
• Continuity — it links a present-day gaming community to a documented historical movement.

Founded in 2008, the fleet is described as one of the oldest and largest in STO, so the name has carried that meaning for well over a decade.

Why This Matters If You're Considering Joining

If the name is what brought you here, the practical takeaway is that the historical reference matches how the community presents itself. The fleet is open about being a LGBTQ+ and ally fleet, and it operates across multiple in-game holdings:

It also reports 375 members and 1,296 characters, with console groups for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. If you want a fleet whose name reflects a specific piece of LGBTQ+ history, that connection is stated directly on the fleet's own site rather than inferred.