Memory Book/Eerie (Mark Swift)

Character List

Eerie - PC
Knuqi - PNPC (incactive)
DeBarres, Charlotte PNPC
Cummins, Will PNPC
Gwinnett, Brooks- PNPC
Ecehart, Sammie -PNPC(inactive)

Real Life information

I am 51 years of age, I work with people with disabilities, I have been working in that field since 1989. Probably the job that I have enjoyed the most in my experience was coaching boys/girls basketball for 8 years. They were just so much fun to be around. Not that I was ever a good player myself, it was a joy to work with them. I coached at Erie East H.S. (Warriors)4 years(boys), Fairview(Tigers) H.S.(girls) (2 years) and Corry(Beavers) H.S. (2 years). I have an associate’s degree in Computer Technology, and a B.A. in General Business. I am have been married for the past 12 years.

I have a small collection of historic firearms from World War I to World War II. I enjoy getting them, cleaning them and then taking them out the firing range.

We have a lot of pets in the house. I have been a volunteer for the National Park Service since 2000. I am currently on the Cannon Crew at Fort Pulaski in the state of Georgia in the United States.

I have been a fan of Star Trek since I was about 12 years old. I have been an active board gamer since about that same time. I have probably 100+ games. I love competition, sports, games, etc. I love military history, and have co written two on line articles on the subject. My favorite series is DS9, The original ST, Enterprise, STNV, and Voyager. I have seen all the movies of course. I liked the last one, but I was against the total rewrite of Star Trek history. I have played a lot of text based games on the internet but became frustrated with the games ending usually within 6 months due to lack of participation.

How you came to UFOP: SB118

I came to SB118, by an search of PBEM games on the internet. I liked Star Trek, but I realized that I would have work on the writing skills. I joined and after a bit of prodding by the FO, I got hooked. It was probably a good fit. We had recently moved, and away from my gamming group, and needed my 'fix'of gaming. I still do some military board gaming but SB118, now covers the vast majority of my gaming time.

Probably the biggest thing that drew me to ST118 that I knew that if I put the time in the game, that the game would still be there. I figured 18 years was a pretty good track record.

History

Where were you first placed? What was it like starting to sim on your vessel?

I have always been on the USS Aurora/USS Avandar. I was assigned as a tactical officer on the Aurora and then moved with the rest of the crew to the Avandar. I took me a while to get used to the entire 'sim' speak. But I have gotten used to it and now I am one of the more active simmers on the ship. We have a good group of writers on the Avandar. There are even some characters you love to hate.

What have been your greatest challenges in this group?

The actual writing has always been a challenge. I have never been good at grammar. I have a vivid imagination but putting it down in text is difficult. I have a couple of good writers on the Avandar that helps me at lot...

What have been your greatest achievements in this group?

The re-write of the three Species. No doubt. That work will be looked at for many years. Hopefully new cadets will like what see and gives them fodder for many a good simm.

What do you hope to ultimately accomplish?

I find it the ultimate escape in some respects, I love reading the Simms and writing them. I love history and have done three 'species' updates that I am very proud of. It really makes one think and I take a lot of pride in doing them. I enjoy the forums and doing wiki work. Knowing that people will be looking at my work for years to come. It also forces me to do good work that I am proud of. I am always striving to do better for myself and for the family of SB118.

Where do you see this group in five years?

I hope we have more participates in 5 years. I certainly see myself here. I think we are a valued part of the greater STAR TREK community.

How do you think this group has contributed to Star Trek's legacy? How has the group contributed to the internet community?

I don't know, honestly, but I know how often that SB118 comes up on Star Trek searches on the internet. I am always surprised how often I see a reference to SB118. I do feel that we are a intergal part of the internet Star Trek community.