Announce List/2014, Part 2: Difference between revisions

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1. March Plot Summary for the USS Gemini: http://goo.gl/JB89qU  

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Posted: Thursday, 3 April 2014

Having learned of the Hermes’ disappearance, the USS Gemini, NCC 80564 set out for the Borderlands to investigate. Before their arrival, however, the ship dropped out of slipstream and was greeted by a Klingon Bird of Prey with strange markings on it. With the assumption that the Klingon ship was rogue, the crew of the Gemini proceeded with caution and were caught offguard when the Hermes decloaked in front of them. Knowing that the Klingons were now in control of a Starfleet vessel, Captain Liam Frost sent a team over to attempt a rescue and if all else failed, to destroy the ship. They managed to get the team over to the Hermes in one piece, but not without taking damage to the ship. Seeing an advantage, the Bird of Prey began to attack without warning sending the Gemini running for reduce in the nearby Celendi Nebula.

Posted: Thursday, 3 April 2014

With summer approaching, there’s tons to do. Make sure you still stop by and see us around the forums. There’s always something to do and get into! Until next month, happy simming!

Posted: Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Alexander Richards’s bio (http://goo.gl/rLgqSq ) will be displayed on the wiki’s front page (http://goo.gl/1aknDP ) for the month of April. As always, you can find out more about the contest at its wiki page (http://goo.gl/e7yk3q ) or in its forum (http://goo.gl/e7BsDJ ). Round 6 is now open, so be sure to drop by and submit your own nominations!

Posted: Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Kala Maddox! http://goo.gl/31M1mQ  

Posted: Tuesday, 1 April 2014

One of those encounters occurred between the USS Galway, a Baton Rogue class s vessel and sister ship to the USS Glasgow.  Built and commissioned in the mid 23rd century, the Galway was active from 2227-2239 and during its encounter with the Ferengi, captained by a Bolian female named Haln Atrol.  The below except from Captain’s log comes just after their encounter with a Ferengi trading vessel.

   

“Truth be told, I am still trying to wrap my head around exactly what happened yesterday.  Command had seen fit to assign the Galway on a routine mapping mission of the asteroid belt surrounding the planet Maxia Zeta III and Maxia Zeta IV.  Our long range probes had detected high concentrations of valuable ores and metals in the asteroids.  My science officer, Lieutenant Fulton, and I had been chomping at the bit to get a look at the asteroids from our previous pass through the system, so Command’s order was received with tangible joy.”

“Everything was running smoothly as we approached the system.  Dropping out of warp, our scans immediately detected two unknown vessels already in the asteroid belt.  Bringing the unknown craft up on the viewscreen, it was nothing that I nor anyone else on the bridge had ever seen before.  The ships had a distinctive crescent shape and were rust-orange in color.  When I attempted to hail the vessels, I received no reply, but the vessels began scanning us. Raising the Galway to yellow alert, I attempted to hail the vessels again.”

Alien: Your accusations matter little, female.

At that point, the alien before me sneered and closed the channel.  Before I had any time to react, he had wheeled his two ships around and began preparing for a jump to warp.  Tactical, to their credit, attempted to track their coordinates, but they jumped faster than we could react.

USS Galway

Posted: Monday, 31 March 2014

The Venus Flyby is still one of the more interesting pieces of our race’s pursuit for the stars. For more information about this fascinating idea, you can go here: http://goo.gl/QmhCXO  

Posted: Sunday, 30 March 2014

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===This Week on 118Wiki - Non-Canon Encyclopedia - Medicine===

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Here are a few already in the encyclopedia:

   

   

   

   

   

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1. Top Sims Contest Update: http://goo.gl/ZLdyIo  

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Posted: Friday, 11 April 2014

The winner of Round 12 will join the rest of the winning sims from rounds 7 to 11 in the second run off of the year to determine the best sim of 2014. SO nominate today.

Posted: Friday, 11 April 2014

See the current Challenge topic (http://goo.gl/E9e4el ) for more info, and head over to the Writing Challenge forum (http://goo.gl/dmRQjX ) to enter!

Posted: Thursday, 10 April 2014

• Frank O’Malley to Lieutenant JG

Posted: Wednesday, 9 April 2014

The captain’s team, above ground and near the coast, recognized that a new lifeform was intermingled with the storms and worked to try and make communication. They have successfully made contact, but can they negotiate a peaceful solution?

Posted: Wednesday, 9 April 2014

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but patients will likely go without a sweetener when Laktum is involved. The liquid’s “sickly-sweet” scent and taste might even put off those with a sweet tooth. The medicine is a fluid that can be applied through injection, salve, consumption, patch, or submersion and is capable of incredible feats of healing. At least, it used to be renowned for such effects. However it happened, laktum’s reputation steadily declined; theories include that the medicine lost its effectiveness from overuse. It gradually faded from the forefront of the medical market; now, it is primarily used as a low-cost alternative to other medicines.

Posted: Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Tyler Reacher! http://goo.gl/lm5TVs  

Posted: Tuesday, 8 April 2014

To join the Podcast Team, visit the team’s Google Group (http://goo.gl/hg6CE2 ) and apply for membership!

Posted: Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Be sure to stop by the forums and congratulate him on this promotion! http://goo.gl/DLX0Vz  

Posted: Tuesday, 8 April 2014

It’s definitely worth mentioning that this kind of thing usually leads to a bigger drop in the average SIM count, so a huge well done to those of you who remain for ploughing your energy into keeping your ships driving ahead! It’s already been a solid start to April, so things are looking bright!

Posted: Monday, 7 April 2014

All the while Lieutenant Commander James and his team worked diligently on ascertaining the qualities of the Clear Liquid. Unbeknownst to them they were about to get a live specimen of the drug in the form of the Captain. As the interview spiraled out of control the Captain was infected with the mysterious liquid sending him into a rage. As the crew confined him to sickbay a communication from a Tellarite man was intercepted on its way for the freighter. Seemingly angry with their late delivery, the Bridge team worked quickly to attempt to discover his location and perhaps his purpose.

Posted: Sunday, 6 April 2014

Our fleetwide chats are a space for all the members of the StarBase 118 group to get together and talk in real time about everything that’s happening within the group. Come by and see what goings-on are happening off your ship. Chats are always held on the second Sunday of every month, but you can head into the chat room at any time to see who else is there.

Posted: Saturday, 5 April 2014

“It’s some kind of … spatial … anomaly, sir.”

   

   

   

Here are a few already in the encyclopedia:

   

   

   

Spotlight on: Jentaris Cloud

   

   

   

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USS Excalibur-A

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1. A Closer Look: The USS Vigilant-A: http://goo.gl/xHFkJ1   

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Posted: Thursday, 17 April 2014

Posted: Thursday, 17 April 2014

So why do people come here? Perhaps for some, it’s a “shortcut;” others find it to be a beautiful sight with gold, blue, and various other colors swirling about space. If you’re only looking for a way through, you might consider the Jenatris Corridor (http://goo.gl/xlHGvi ) instead – it’s a bit indirect, but it’s considerably safer! Watch those colors from afar!

Posted: Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Stabilizing the situation as best they could, the crew continued slowly to Uzoka 4, but with several new shocks. The clouds were sentient, and the Universal translator was being adapted, and several combat ready ships were heading toward them from the Krayav home planet. Worse, the tactical systems had been completely drained while dealing with the clouds with no idea when they’d be restored!

Posted: Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Colin Stonestreet, Clio Margariti, and Tyler Kelly! http://goo.gl/dNdP6p  

Posted: Tuesday, 15 April 2014

After her resignation, the crew of the USS Tiger-A was moved to other vessels, and the ship was decommissioned. We wish FltCapt. Riley the absolute best as we welcome her ship’s crew to other vessels and look forward to their new adventures.

Posted: Monday, 14 April 2014

Meanwhile, LtCmdr. Katy Orman was transported not only through space but through time into the station’s recent past, where she spent a month “catching up” in time to Excalibur. Though initially rendered invisible to the aliens aboard the station, she eventually made contact with the creatures and was put in contact with Excalibur. She also discovered a black, possibly parasitic creature that appears to be linked to the spatial “void.” Theories abound as to the nature of the void, and the crew continued to work on identifying its nature and determine a way of ceasing its expansion.

   

Posted: Saturday, 12 April 2014

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1. In Command: Liam Frost: http://goo.gl/OB1agI   

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Posted: Friday, 25 April 2014

DeVeau: Thank you Liam Frost – and Steve! Tune in next time for another ‘In Command’!

Posted: Thursday, 24 April 2014

Remember, too, that our current Challenge, “Rabbits,” (http://goo.gl/4QBZe4 ) will end this Friday, April 25th. Be sure to hurry over to the Writing Challenge forum (http://goo.gl/kMVlgA ) and enter your story today!

Posted: Wednesday, 23 April 2014

And be sure to check back soon, as we’ll have A Closer Look at the USS Apollo-A once she launches in a few months!

Posted: Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Arias Cavvar and Charea Zol! http://goo.gl/9xJG4l  

Posted: Tuesday, 22 April 2014

The Publicity Team has been working to keep the name of UFOP: StarBase 118 up in lights around the simming community and the internet as a whole, but we can never have enough members! We don’t ask for a huge time commitment, just 15 minutes a week, but imagine how you’d feel when those 15 minutes convert themselves into a member who applied because of something you did! There’s no feeling like it – you’re at the cutting edge of the group and one of the people responsible for sourcing its very lifeblood: new cadets.

Posted: Monday, 21 April 2014

Once everything was in place, the evacuation commenced and got all the families, civilians, and non-essential personnel off before the Borg were engaged. Then the Apollo sped to meet them, preventing the Borg from splitting up.

   

Posted: Sunday, 20 April 2014

~The Princess Bride

Our language is full of words that get used incorrectly more than they get used correctly. Maybe they sound similar to another word; sometimes they have an obscure meaning or grammatical pitfalls. This month we will be looking at a few words that are commonly misused both in the mass media and in our own writing. By picking them apart you can give yourselves some mnemonic hooks to use them correctly and even find ways to incorporate them into your character’s vocabulary!

decimate

diagnose

hardly

nonplussed

Now that we have gone through the rules for a small sampling of words, consider this: in writing rules are meant to be broken (so long as you break them knowingly!) Characters who misuse language might read as slow or stupid – or maybe they are technically skilled, but rustic in their language. Perhaps a slacker character is deliberately lazy in his or her grammar. Or on the flip side, you could write an NPC who misuses language to highlight a pedantic or academic character correcting them.

Check back later as we sample some more frequently misused words and ways your characters can use them to their advantage!

Posted: Saturday, 19 April 2014

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==Apr 27, 2014==

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1. Poll of the Week: Getaway! : http://goo.gl/vbBxgX  

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Posted: Friday, 2 May 2014

With my frolicking ritual out of the way, I believe it is now time to get to this week’s Poll of the Week! Remaining on the vacation theme, and knowing that so many characters within our group have different interests as to what they may consider to be a “fun” getaway, where do you think your character(s) would like to vacation? Why and for what reason? Would it be to relax or submerge in a truly alien place? Learn about a strange culture or party non-stop? Whatever your fancy head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/Y3pdqp ) and choose your next vacation destination because we may just have an all inclusive special designed just for your character(s)! This is a multiple choice poll, folks, so click away and don’t be afraid to add your own to the mix.

Posted: Thursday, 1 May 2014

Did you enjoy attending Writing Improvement Month this year, or Fall Fest at the end of 2013? Did you appreciate the chance to share in the expertise of members of other SIM groups as well as your own? How about taking part in trivia quizzes? What about chats about non-Trek scifi? The range of topics for this year’s SciWorld is every bit as broad, hosted by people with years of SIMming experience in two dedicated SciWorld chat rooms!

Split into three different blocks starting at different times on each day, the convention has been designed with accessibility in mind. It doesn’t matter what time zone you’re in – you’ll still have a chance to take part in at least some of the SciWorld fun. Holding down a 9-5 weekday job? SciWorld will still be going by the time you hit the weekend, so you can rock on up and join in the fun! You can find the full schedule, split into events listed by date and time, in 6 different time zones here: http://goo.gl/DDN75P  

Posted: Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Hemi Te Ariki, Alexander Matthews (returning), and Ronan Adair-Walker (returning)! http://goo.gl/zaixNF  

Posted: Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Posted: Tuesday, 29 April 2014

For more information about what members of the Executive Council (http://goo.gl/xFJO3c ) do, be sure to check out the appropriate page on our website.

   

Posted: Sunday, 27 April 2014

Be sure to offer Captain Reinard your congratulations (http://goo.gl/993P1P ), and we wish the crew of the Darwin the best of luck on their adventures.

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Fleetmates,

   

   

Over the next few weeks, we’ll spotlight a few of the new areas you may have a particular interest in helping to build -- all while adding depth to your character and the world we write in.

New Section: Medical Records

   

   

==May 10, 2014==

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1. Forums Roundup – May 2014: http://goo.gl/ErT9zH  

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Posted: Thursday, 8 May 2014

Even as time speeds by, there are plenty of things to do. While we’re all looking forward to the summer, be sure to take advantage of the happenings going on right now!

Posted: Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Donating only takes a few moments via PayPal. We’ll never see your credit card information here at StarBase 118, and you’ll be using the same secure system that powers millions of eBay transactions every day.

Posted: Wednesday, 7 May 2014

Use one, or both, and display them together on a profile sub-page if you want. Full instructions are available, explaining how to use the easy templates: http://goo.gl/Ba2Giv  

Posted: Wednesday, 7 May 2014

And here’s an added bonus for our medical officers and counselors. Ever wonder just what your character saw when they looked into Ensign Ricky’s medical file? How great would it be to be able to respond, “I see you suffered from Orkett’s disease (http://goo.gl/kuH0Ft ) …” in an internally consistent manner? So have at it! Create a medical record for your character and see where it takes you. Your doctor may just thank you for it …

Posted: Tuesday, 6 May 2014

She successfully closes the void, saving Excalibur and Erscyne station, but in doing so, she is lost to Excalibur, eventually classified as Missing in Action, Presumed Dead. After a briefing to regroup, Lt. Commander Livingston orders the staff off-duty until a memorial service the following morning.

Posted: Monday, 5 May 2014

As always, you can find out more about the contest at its wiki page (http://goo.gl/prKcfZ ) or in its forum (http://goo.gl/5xsJav ). Round 7 is now open, so be sure to drop by and submit your nominations!

   

Posted: Sunday, 4 May 2014

This week, we had two members donate: Alexander Richards of the USS Gemini, and James of the USS Darwin-A. Donations like these help keep our website ad free and ensure that we’ll fulfill our yearly fundraising goals! Can you donate $10, $25, or $50 today to help sustain our community? (http://goo.gl/mGAoJz )

Posted: Sunday, 4 May 2014

Our fleetwide chats are a space for all the members of the StarBase 118 group to get together and talk in real time about everything that’s happening within the group. Come by and see what goings-on are happening off your ship. Chats are always held on the second Sunday of every month, but you can head into the chat room at any time to see who else is there.

Posted: Saturday, 3 May 2014

Once the glasses were cleared and the crew awoke, a new day and new mission for the Crew of the Darwin roused them back to duty. With the USS Valorous unable to be contacted after making a follow up visit to planet Asav, the Darwin is dispatched to investigate.

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===Welcome to Memory 118 - Academy Transcripts===

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==May 17, 2014==

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1. Poll of the Week: You Versus.. .. : http://goo.gl/kqvv6O  

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Posted: Friday, 16 May 2014

We here at the Poll of the Week are looking forward to your votes and responses. So head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/gqrnmU ) and let us know. Let the battle commence!

Posted: Friday, 16 May 2014

The next Challenge, “Do what is right, not what is easy,” (http://goo.gl/EzyG6L ) is already up, so hurry over to the Writing Challenge forums (http://goo.gl/hAIQpF ) for more!

Posted: Thursday, 15 May 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Ayhan (http://goo.gl/TX2oKJ), Lyanna Avery, Lina Taaveti and Gambytt Djordjevic (http://goo.gl/2PIFPC )!  

Posted: Thursday, 15 May 2014

Please visit the forum (http://goo.gl/84gKJw ) and let us know how you used these ideas in your writing! Happy simming!

Posted: Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Can you donate $10, $25, or $50 today to help sustain our community? http://goo.gl/V6z2Pt  

   

Posted: Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Many thanks to Roshanara Rahman of the Garuda (Rich) for his tireless work on this!  

Posted: Wednesday, 14 May 2014

…because if there had been an attack by Federation ships, someone was going to need to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Posted: Tuesday, 13 May 2014

This week we’ll be conducting a Poll to see who was your favorite Captain of the Enterprise whom you would have liked to have seen more of on screen and as always, please let us know why. So head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/TJvwXJ ) and let the voting commence.

   

Posted: Tuesday, 13 May 2014

With the decommissioning of the USS Tiger-A, the fleet is now looking slightly leaner at 8 ships, but enthusiasm has not been dampened, as the total of SIMs submitted in April was only 17 less than the amount sent in during March! After losing a ship, this is a great sign that the community are banding together and getting stuck in so thanks to everyone for your contributions! As a result, the average number of SIMs per ship rose by 20 from last month. Our next chart gives the number of sims for each ship over the course of April. Some ships have seen a massive increase in post totals and there has been a general upward trend in SIM rates across the board. It looks like we’re on the road to recovery after a slower than usual March, and if things continue to speed up at the rate they are then we’re in for a phenomenal May.

Posted: Monday, 12 May 2014

Our fleetwide chats are a space for all the members of the StarBase 118 group to get together and talk in real time about everything that’s happening within the group. Come by and see what goings-on are happening off your ship. Chats are always held on the second Sunday of every month, but you can head into the chat room at any time to see who else is there.

Posted: Monday, 12 May 2014

The crew ended the month and shore leave at the Mishai Resort. On the final day Captain Tuner hosted a breakfast where Lieutenant S’Lone Tr’Khellian made an special breakfast for each member of the crew. During the breakfast three members of the crew were promoted, a three position changes were announced, and three members of the crew received awards for their actions during the mission on Quentisi Mountain Range.

Posted: Saturday, 10 May 2014

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1. April Plot Summary for the USS Atlantis: http://goo.gl/1Efuko  

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Posted: Saturday, 24 May 2014

Commander Blueheart announces shore leave for the crew – weary after a harrowing 2-day journey to the heart of the Uzoka system – and for repairs to commence on the ship. Together with an exchange of medical databases of both cultures, Blueheart also hopes they are allowed some down time on the planet for shore leave.

Posted: Friday, 23 May 2014

That being said, this week’s Poll of the Week will be asking a question that has been answered before. But hopefully, with new people around the fleet, we will get different answers. Of the five main Captains that have graced our television screens in the name of Star Trek, who was your favorite and why? Head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/E0sshs) and let us know who you think was the ultimate Commanding Officer of the small screen trek incarnations.

Posted: Thursday, 22 May 2014

Upon arrival at the gas giant and orbiting moons, the crew of the USS Garuda realised that they had stumbled into a system engaged in a cold war, with the Community ships blockading the Myr Luuks. Wanting to not only mediate between the two races, but also investigate reports of some rare artifacts from the lost civilisation of the Ancient Alliance, Captain Egan Manno split her crew into three teams. She sent Lt. Cmdr. Calderan with the Saucer section of the ship to liaise with the Myr Luuks, and a team under FO Commander Ross down to the surface of Zeta Equulei 3 to talk to the representative of the Community, Bodhisattva. Meanwhile, Captain Egan Manno kept her remaining crew upon the Stardrive section of the Garuda, waiting to assist either of the Away Teams. However, whilst doing a system check, Chief Rahman and Ensign Rawlings discovered some damage and potential sabotage in engineering conduits of the Garuda. Soon after, strange disembodied voices started taunting the crew as the Stardrive section was pulled towards a ‘void’ in space, where many Myr Luuk and Community space ships were found drifting and derelict – a veritable ship’s graveyard!

Posted: Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Will they stick around with the fleet? Well… once you’ve done the initial job of pushing them in our direction, it’s our job to keep them interested and motivated. We’re confident we can do it. After all, think of it like this: wouldn’t it be cool if you could write with your friends?

   

Posted: Tuesday, 20 May 2014

After taking heavy damage, the USS Gemini, NCC-80564 retreated to the Celendi Nebula where it met up with the USS Wyoming who was there to bring officer transfers. The two ships worked on a plan to disable the Klingon Bird of Prey. Meanwhile, on the USS Hermes, the SAR team split up into two groups working on a way to either regain control of the ship or destroy it. The Red team successfully took control of Engineering, while the Blue team found the Hermes’ Captain and First Officer and successful won the fight for control of the Bridge. The Wyoming and the Gemini were able to distract the Bird of Prey long enough to beam casualties from the Hermes over. Before they were able to capture the rogue Klingon, Cmdr. Koval, he managed to escape. With their mission completed, the SAR team returned to the Gemini.

Posted: Monday, 19 May 2014

Mei’konda: Thaank you, mister Sopek.

   

Posted: Sunday, 18 May 2014

• Udas to Lieutenant

   

Posted: Saturday, 17 May 2014

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1. Poll Of The Week: Watching the Watchers: http://goo.gl/kwaTZm  

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Posted: Friday, 30 May 2014

So roll up your sleeves and head over to the Polls and let the world know how you watch Star Trek! http://goo.gl/VWtkkz  

Posted: Thursday, 29 May 2014

Got something to say? Want to see what others are saying? Check out the discussion “My Character Hates Counselors”, started by Sal Taybrim, for yourself here: http://goo.gl/6LI3v4  

Posted: Wednesday, 28 May 2014

What holidays or festivals would you like to see as a topic for a future Writing Challenge? Let us know in the Writing Challenge Discussion (http://goo.gl/7yQdN0 ) thread on the forums! And don’t forget: Our current Challenge,“Do what is right, not what is easy,” (http://goo.gl/DpoeIG ) ends on June 24th, so be sure to get your entry in before then!

Posted: Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Learn more about the Zora Fel on the StarBase 118 Wiki: http://goo.gl/FpFST2  

Posted: Monday, 26 May 2014

Most of the remaining crew were able to make it to the escape pods, with various degrees of injuries, and ended up waiting in space for their backup and rescue, the USS Carpathia. With the crew from the asteroid, they were delivered to Deep Space 5 to rest.

   

Posted: Sunday, 25 May 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Kimiko Chun and Gwen Gardener! http://goo.gl/FGtUdV  

Posted: Sunday, 25 May 2014

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1. Forums Roundup: June 2014: http://goo.gl/YkB87U  

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Posted: Friday, 6 June 2014

And of course, there’s much, much more! Take a moment to join the fun, all on the Starbase 118 forums today!

Posted: Friday, 6 June 2014

The last time I played Star Trek Online was about two and a half years ago. About a year ago, I bought a new computer and still have not gotten around to installing it on the new machine, but once in awhile, I do visit their forums to see what new and exciting things are going on there. So that brings us to this week’s question here at the Poll of the Week, and it is a simple one. Do you play Star Trek Online? If so, what new things are happening in game that those who have not played in awhile, or those who have never played, should be made aware of? If no, why not? We here at the Poll of the Week are eager to learn of your gaming experiences, so head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/AQNzCn ) and let us know about your gaming experience with Star Trek Online!

Posted: Thursday, 5 June 2014

Can you donate $10, $25, or $50 today to help sustain our community? http://goo.gl/N3tdjm  

   

Posted: Thursday, 5 June 2014

When several Andorian cruisers decloaked and resumed their attack on the station, the crew of the Vigilant-A leapt into action. They were unable to stop the destruction of the station after Senator To’Rul seized power and ordered its self destruction rather than allow their research to fall into Andorian hands. Meanwhile, as the Vigilant disabled Andorian cruisers, they also enabled self-destruct sequences, save for one cruiser, which escaped. Having taken a pounding the Vigilant was unable to pursue, but they were able to identify that the cloaks the ships were using had been loaned, or stolen, from the Klingons before they did.

   

Posted: Wednesday, 4 June 2014

As always, you can find out more about the contest at its wiki page (http://goo.gl/in453X ) or in its forum (http://goo.gl/yCwtI5 ). Round 8 is now open, so be sure to drop by and submit your nominations!

Posted: Tuesday, 3 June 2014

To participate simply follow the instructions here: http://goo.gl/u2iLJV  If you have issues connecting we will also be available on the online chat room, at http://goo.gl/1jdyJ7 to assist you.

Our fleetwide chats are a space for all the members of the StarBase 118 group to get together and talk in real time about everything that’s happening within the group. Come by and see what goings-on are happening off your ship. Chats are always held on the second Sunday of every month, but you can head into the chat room or the Mumble server at any time to see who else is there.

Posted: Monday, 2 June 2014

The Top Sims Contest is now accepting nominations for Round 16. There are some great sims being produced by our members every day. Making sure they get the recognition they deserve is easy, and only takes a minute.

It’s just that easy to share a great sim with the entire fleet! The winning sim will go on to the next run-off round to determine the best sim of the year.

Posted: Sunday, 1 June 2014

Sopek: Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. You’ve been very insightful and I wish you the best of luck.

Jorey: Of course, Mr. Sopek! ::He exclaimed in a gracious tone.:: Perhaps, you’ll have me back again when I surely make Captain. ::He winked at the man across from him and laughed softly as he leaned back into his chair.::

Brayden Jorey graduated from the Academy and was assigned to the USS Tiger-A on stardate 238912.15 as a Helm Officer. Over his career on the Tiger he has been the CAG (Commander – Air Group) of the Independence Flight, the Chief of Secuirity, and the Chief Tactical Officer. With the decommissioning of the USS Tiger-A, he has recently been assigned to the USS Gemini as the Chief of Security. The author of Brayden Jorey hails from Toronto, Canada. He has a degree in Psychology & Sociology and a Master’s degree in Applied Social Research. He is a personal trainer, music teacher, and is a fitness, personal, and couples counsellor. He enjoys beach volleyball, strength training, Aikido, video games, ‘end of the world’ movies and crazy nights out on the town.

   

Posted: Saturday, 31 May 2014

   

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1. Poll of the Week: The Future Enterprise: http://goo.gl/9BH5iP  

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Posted: Friday, 13 June 2014

Is this just a media tactic or is there a real chance of this coming to fruition? If there is a chance of this becoming reality, do you think it will happen in our lifetimes? As always, we here at the Poll of the Week are anxious to hear your thoughts on the matter. So head on over to the polls and let us know of your opinion: http://goo.gl/uccEJE  

Posted: Thursday, 12 June 2014

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Posted: Wednesday, 11 June 2014

What do you think? Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you as a writer or any of your characters? How can you take this idea and apply it beyond what you might expect? We look forward to finding out! Head over to the Writing Challenge forums (http://goo.gl/d8lLV9 ) for more, and make sure you enter before June 24th!

    

Posted: Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Having successfully arrived on Uzoka 4, the Atlantis delivers the Grenushi Ambassador as promised and the peace talks commence. The same night of their arrival, Commander Blueheart announces shore leave and holds an awards ceremony in the Presidential Palace of the capital city of the Krayav Republic. Rendal Rennyn and Tamaiti Scott are promoted to Lieutenants, Junior Grade, while Tyler Kelly and Montague Eickleberger are promoted to full Lieutenants. Also during the ceremony, three new ensigns fresh out of the Academy report for duty. The crew take advantage of shore leave to enjoy the culture and sights of the capital city and Uzoka 4, in addition to getting to know each other more personally. New relationships are forged and old ones re-examined in new light. One example is Commander Blueheart getting to know his First Officer a little more closely – and finding out to his shock that the Angosian-Betazoid man has another sentient entity living inside him! Will this revelation affect the delicate symbiotic relationship between the two men? Follow this interesting twist in future installments of the new adventures of the Atlantis!

   

Posted: Monday, 9 June 2014

Armed with new definitions and new words, try some of these out in your posts!  And you are also allowed to snicker if you see them misused in popular media.

Posted: Monday, 9 June 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Tarsii Asmara! http://goo.gl/qTHb5s  

   

Posted: Sunday, 8 June 2014

Rainier: At this point, her ‘big chance’ so to speak, she refuses to fail. Because of the race she belongs to and how much the Federation council doesn’t trust her, she’s never been allowed a command beyond the stations and defense ships of the Sol System. Though brilliant scientifically, having worked on the slipstream drive and other advances, she does not have experience in command of large ships outside the central system of Starfleet. At this point, she’s very ‘by the book’ and learning compromise will be one of those things that comes in time. At least I hope so.

Posted: Saturday, 7 June 2014

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1. Poll of the Week: Leave Me Alone! http://goo.gl/Hrrf2q  

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Posted: Friday, 20 June 2014

Nevertheless, that brings us to this week’s Poll of the week. What species in Star Trek would make the worst roommate? Would it be an Andorian who always keeps the room bitter cold? A Bajoran who prays to the prophets all the time? A Betazoid who can read your dirty thoughts and dreams at night? How about a Cardassian who keeps the temperature at the highest levels in your quarters or a Ferengi who only discusses profit with you as you chit chat? What about a Klingon who smells not quite fresh, or a joined Trill who speaks of memories of a time long before your grandparents were alive? How about a Vulcan who would not understand your emotions should you have a particularly difficult day? So who would you deem to be the worst roommate? Head on down to the polls and let us know what species would be the one to make you wish you lived alone! http://goo.gl/RZJPlE

Posted: Thursday, 19 June 2014

It’s the 5 minute anniversary of when you started reading this column. I salute you! Please visit the forum (http://goo.gl/T4BPbj) to let us know how you used these ideas in your writing. Happy simming!

Posted: Wednesday, 18 June 2014

To remove themselves from making the situation any worse, Captain Egan Manno decided to reunite the saucer and stardrive sections and withdraw the USS Garuda from the Zeta Equulei system. However, it must be noted that the Myr Luuks – unsatisfied with the Federations overtures, began negotiations with the Cardassians soon after. Before the Garuda arrived back at DSX, Commanders Rahman and Core discovered that a nest of DSX’s rogue spider-drones had been making a new home in the Garuda’s plasma conduits. The nest was excised quickly and the crew began shore leave on DSX, though there remained several loose ends to tie up….

    

Posted: Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduate to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Nyals! http://goo.gl/nKp8sh  

   

Posted: Tuesday, 17 June 2014

Sopek: Hello and Greetings. My name is Sopek and it is time once more for an installment of The Lower Decks. Where we leave behind the center chair and big office and go down below to speak with the crew of the vessels and bases in Starfleet. ::He shifts slightly to meet the changing camera and waves a hand to the other chair.:: Tonight’s guest is Lieutenant, junior grade, Chythar Skyfire. Currently he is a Medical Officer on the USS Excalibur-A. Welcome Lieutenant.

<nowiki>::</nowiki>The lieutenant stepped forward onto the screen and smiled toward the camera before heading to the unoccupied chair. As he sat down, he smiled softly. ::

SKYFIRE: No, I wasn’t expecting anything from it. Just a commendation that I did good work. I included in the addendum I wasn’t after awards or promotions, that I didn’t want the position of CMO. The half pip caught me completely by surprise. The campaign ribbon I was expecting. The rest, I was blown away.

SOPEK: A reward for a job well done.

Skyfire: Indeed. Something I will continue to aim for: performing my job well.

Sopek: Can you ever see yourself moving into more of a command role?

Kat joined SB118 in February of 2389. Originally born and raised in the Silicon Valley, and has recently taken up residence in Mukilteo Washington. She’s a student of business management, web design, and English Literature, in possession of an Associate of Arts degree from De Anza College that she achieved in 2008 and makes chainmail armor in her spare time.

Posted: Monday, 16 June 2014

Our next chart gives the number of sims for each ship over the course of March. The effects of short LOAs and busier than normal lives is readily seen in this month’s post totals, as all but one ship simmed fewer sims this month than last. For some, this was a dramatic drop as the USS Vigilant crew said their goodbyes and prepared to move over to their new assignments on the Embassy and the Victory. As things settle, and the summer continues, the promise of more sims and some new amazing stories is sure to offer everyone something to remember.  

   

Posted: Sunday, 15 June 2014

So here’s to another 20 years of simming. I look forward to the adventure.

Posted: Sunday, 15 June 2014

Finally, don’t forget to nominate some of the great sims that our community is constantly producing. Round 15 is now open for submissions, and the people you think are writing great sims can’t get the recognition they deserve unless you nominate them. The best sim of the year may be here, or it may have yet to be written, the choice is yours.

Posted: Saturday, 14 June 2014

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1. Poll of the Week: Pick A Color.. : http://goo.gl/AzndkX  

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Posted: Friday, 27 June 2014

So that brings us to this week’s poll of the week. If you were a Starfleet officer of that era, what do you think would be the safest color to wear? Would you rather wear command gold or science blue to save your skin on an away mission? Head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/uu88R7) and let us know what you think and I will have the answer for you next week.

Posted: Friday, 27 June 2014

Today is the last day to submit a nomination, so head over to the nomination form now: http://goo.gl/1dCjk6  

Posted: Thursday, 26 June 2014

The Aegis turned course to head for the distressed ship, all the team was at work trying to find out as much information about this unknown ship, and what happened to it. Before they reached the ship, something slowed down their computer systems, and it was discovered that this was the Artificial Intelligence of the alien vessel, by the name of Rapture, trying to assess the people coming to their rescue.

Posted: Wednesday, 25 June 2014

As for the 2014 May/June Challenge, I hope you’ve entered your story already! No more entrants will be accepted and judges have convened to choose a winner for the Challenge. Keep your eye on the Writing Challenge forum (http://goo.gl/dq1LlR ), and good luck to everyone who entered!

Posted: Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Learn more about the Zibalians from their wiki page: http://goo.gl/6TetBj  

    

Posted: Monday, 23 June 2014

And there’s still time to vote on the winning sim for the Second run-off to determine which sim will go on to the final run-off to determine best sim of 2014. Vote now! http://goo.gl/TIVey4  

   

Posted: Sunday, 22 June 2014

You can learn more about the Victory and her new series of missions under Commander Nugra on the wiki! http://goo.gl/Sk6S26  

Posted: Saturday, 21 June 2014

Head to the Featured Bio Contest forum (http://goo.gl/B5wylO ) to nominate a bio today.

    

Posted: Saturday, 21 June 2014

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1. June Plot Summary for the USS Atlantis: http://goo.gl/FCZTTx  

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Posted: Saturday, 5 July 2014

Will a cure arrive in time before more crew die, including the comatose commanding officer? Will the crippled Atlantis now be an even easier target for the unknown, unseen and approaching enemy? Tune in to find out what happens next on Atlantis’ most harrowing mission yet!

Posted: Friday, 4 July 2014

So this week’s Poll of the Week encompasses the events above and asks you, which event, in the Star Trek universe, do you think would lead to the greatest conspiracy theories from those who were not involved? Head on down to the polls (http://goo.gl/5XwyaO) and let us know, and if you can, try to come up with a plausible conspiracy theory of your own regarding one of the highlighted events or another of your choosing.

Posted: Thursday, 3 July 2014

And while you’re out there, please take a moment to congratulate FltCapt. Rainier (nee FltCapt. Nicholotti), for her post “Legacies,” (http://goo.gl/D3ala6 ) which just won the second run-off round of the year. This sim now proceeds to the final run-off round of the year to face off against three other sims. Run-off round one winner was LtCmdr Jalana Laxyn, and the other two run-off sims will be chosen later this year.

   

Posted: Wednesday, 2 July 2014

As always, you can find out more about the contest at its wiki page (http://goo.gl/NUavEQ ) or in its forum (http://goo.gl/RVjblR ). The next is now open, so be sure to drop by and submit your nominations!

Posted: Wednesday, 2 July 2014

Be sure to remember the forums when you take your much needed break from the summer sun (and all of your summer fun)! Until next month, we’ll see you on the threads.

Posted: Tuesday, 1 July 2014

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Posted: Monday, 30 June 2014

Unfortunately, the Psyche mission was not chosen as one of the final contestants (http://goo.gl/T6xYkS ), but if nothing else, the discovery of this core does lend itself to the imagination. And who knows, maybe a study of Psyche will come to pass some time in the future.

    

Posted: Monday, 30 June 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Joran sek, L’Ral Rai’ow, and Ethan Parker! http://goo.gl/i3TNFx  

Posted: Sunday, 29 June 2014

The Hermes secured, the Gemini sets course for Starbase 118 for urgently needed repairs and some well deserved leave.

    

Posted: Saturday, 28 June 2014

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1. June Plot Summary for the USS Garuda: http://goo.gl/YRZDWS  

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Posted: Saturday, 12 July 2014

With the crew reassembled, the engineers and scientists on the Garuda worked to develop a plan to dehydrate the Mud Dome and save Bocasa, before beginning their pursuit of the wayward Harrison Ross and his captive, Capt. Quinn Reynolds.

Posted: Thursday, 10 July 2014

As always, don’t forget that you can pick up a complete collection of all this round’s short stories, in PDF format, for free. Get yours here! http://goo.gl/ryPnZf

Posted: Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Shortly after admitting Malon to the Medical Center, he went into a healing trance, and Turner and Ambassador Della Vetri are now waiting for him to awaken to find out more about him, speculating that he may want to contact with the Laudeans to reopen the Zalkonian Embassy in Lokesh City. Until they talk to him, no one knows what the future holds.

Posted: Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Regardless, I do think that this is an institution that will have no trouble maintaining for a very long time to come.

Posted: Tuesday, 8 July 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Talisa zh’ Eriss, Caleb Barrows, and Lan Riel! http://goo.gl/YhSSji  

Posted: Monday, 7 July 2014

Q choosing to keep her cards close to her chest revealed that they were too take part in a game of survival of the fittest in a setting of prehistoric Earth. Bewildered by the situation they were suddenly thrust into, they knew they needed to survive and that in the time of the dinosaurs they were the bottom of the food chain. Once Q left them in peace, Captain Reinard dispatched teams to collect and build the essentials for survival. As the crew split up they knew that playing along was the only choice they had but would the skills they have be enough to outwit and beat Q at her own game or would they be doomed to lock horns with the T-Rex of the jungle to ultimately determine the survival of the fittest.

Posted: Sunday, 6 July 2014

   

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1. June Plot Summary for the USS Excalibur-A: http://goo.gl/1untqB  

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Posted: Thursday, 17 July 2014

By order of StarFleet Command, FltCapt. Cascadia Rainier took command of Excalibur. After a tour of the ship, she met with the First Officer regarding personnel matters. In that regard, Lt. Rune Jolara was ordered to the post of Chief Counselor. A petition by Scott Walker, civilian, to a role in the ship’s counseling department was also considered. Having received new orders, the ship now prepared to set out for its next mission.

Posted: Tuesday, 15 July 2014

The details of the plot aren’t entirely in the open yet, but the news is making things a bit clearer as the movie is transformed from script to reality. Learn more in this article on the next five year mission of the USS Enterprise: http://goo.gl/lZisAO  

Posted: Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Please welcome our newest Academy graduates to the UFOP: StarBase 118 fleet: Gordon Mobius, Ian Connory, and Nathaniel Wilmer! http://goo.gl/c91Ie9  

Posted: Monday, 14 July 2014

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