Back in 2006, the USS CORSAIR embarked on its journey, and its inaugural meeting took place at the Sonic on O'Neil in Baton Rouge, amidst the swatting of mosquitoes and the sipping of drinks. During this gathering, the ambitious crew made plans to revive a STARFLEET chapter in the Baton Rouge area, as the previous chapter, the USS KIDD, had been decommissioned in the late 1990s, and interest had waned since then. Using the futuristic tool known as Star Trek Meetup, the early command staff began organizing events and engaging with other enthusiastic Star Trek fans, all while boldly going where no one had gone before. Starting with potlucks and viewing parties, the chapter gained momentum as more members joined STARFLEET, leading to the election of a Commanding Officer to navigate the chapter through the Shakedown process, which is essentially the probationary period for a new chapter. The Regional Flagship, the Aurora Vulcanus, graciously agreed to sponsor the budding Baton Rouge Chapter, and Fleet Captain Trisha Tunis was chosen as the Commanding Officer, a title she still holds to this day, as the 'CO' of the USS CORSAIR. In due course, Edward C. Tunis III took on the responsibilities of Executive Officer, bringing his own flair to the intergalactic table.

To add a touch of whimsy, a list of potential names was presented to the crew for a vote, with options including USS KINGFISH and USS LAFITTE/LAFFITE, alongside the winning option, USS CORSAIR. And thus, after much deliberation and perhaps a few interstellar debates, the USS CORSAIR emerged victorious in the vote, cementing its place in the galaxy with a resounding 'Engage!'