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 website. This content-packed issue has a Relationship theme, in honor of
 Valentine's Day!
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 problem. Please be patient while we sort this out. We hope to have
 the boards back online within the next few days.
-http://www.starbase118.net/reporter/reporter/issue42.htm
+==Mar 18, 2003==
+===Message Boards - Online Again===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+The message boards are online again. You can access them at:
+www.starbase118.net/forums
+Or through the links on the main page of our website. We
+again apologize for the long down time.
+==Apr 4, 2003==
+===What's Going On Lately?! - UPDS/Forums Outtage===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+As you may have noticed, there have been a number of
+instances in the past six months where our website has not been
+completely available. The UFOP staff is very aware of this, and we
+wanted to inform you folks of what's going on.
+In January, we talked with the support network of our
+provider, who had suggested that we move to a different server on
+their network to have access to more features, more hard-drive
+space, and more bandwidth. We agreed to pay a slightly higher fee,
+with the understanding that this was actually a better deal for our
+money.
+The move to the other server took over two months to
+complete -- a painfully long time. Our provider was consistently
+slow to respond to our inquiries about the move to the server, and
+in general were completely unhelpful. The move was completed early
+last month, and since then, our website has been slower to access,
+and our support has been as bad, if not worse, than it was before.
+As of today, it appears that the data in our UPDS system, as
+well as our forums, are unaccessible. The information stored in
+these two areas was apparently not moved over to the new server,
+even though we were told more than once that it had been. Our old
+account on the previous server has now been deleted, in our
+provider's effort to clean out their system, and we may now have
+lost the information there.
+We have contacted support at our provider to inquire if that
+information is still available in a backup copy of our data. Again,
+please be aware that we are working as quickly as possible to fix
+this problem. We do realize there is a problem, and we can only work
+as fast as our provider will respond.
+==Apr 27, 2003==
+===Server Update: UPDS/Forums===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+With most of our move to a new server complete, I have some good
+news and some bad news to report...
+THE GOOD NEWS:
+The UPDS and the forums are back online. You can find them at their
+regular URLS, or through the UFOP website.
+THE BAD NEWS:
+Our previous provider messed up in a big way when they restored our
+information after an issue on their end. We lost all data that had
+been added to both the UPDS and forums since January.
+That being the case, I'd ask that everyone please head to the UPDS
+immediately and update your profile. The URL is, as always:
+www.starbase118.net/lcars
+As for the forums, we simply have to pick up where we left off ;)
+And finally, as a side note: you can now access our website from
+www.starbase118.net AND www.starbase118.COM ! :)
+==May 5, 2003==
+===Tactical Data Report - April===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+Hello Fleet!
+I wanted to get this out as soon as possible, so instead of just posting
+it to the website and forwarding y'all the URL, I'm just attaching this
+month's Tactical Data Report. As you may remember, the TDR is now monthly,
+and complements the bi-monthly "UFOP Reporter". The TDR includes ship plot
+summaries, fleet promotions, and an article or two on some Trek stuff. The
+Reporter, on the other hand, will take a more "magazine" approach to
+SIMming, and our organization. We hope to have the next issue of the
+Reporter out by the end of May.
+Anyway, the staff hopes you enjoy this edition of the TDR! Look for it
+online within a few weeks.
+(Non-Formatted edition is below. Formatted edition is attached as a Word .doc)
+=============================
+Tactical Data Report
+Tactical Analysis
+After years of dealing with the fall out of the Dominion War, the Fleet of
+SB118 has turned its attention back towards Exploration and Diplomacy.
+Exciting discoveries and political initiatives abound.
+Still, threats remain. The near destruction of the Cardasian Order has
+created conditions ripe for terrorist and criminal organizations within
+their former territory. Star Fleet continues to aid the Cardasian
+government with shipments of equipment and supplies.
+Recent internal struggles within the Romulan Star Empire will have an
+impact on the uneasy peace between them and their former allies. It is to
+early to tell what the results will be. As always when dealing with the
+Romulans �Vigilance�is key.
+R. Admiral Hollis
+Mission Reports
+Black Tower �The Better Part Of Valor Is Discretion.�
+Current Mission Classified
+Independence �A Little Revolution Is Good Every Now and Then.�
+On Star date 238001.16, the USS KODIAK and INDEPENDENCE joined forces to
+conduct a search and salvage mission within the Bad Lands. The two Star
+Fleet vessels were to search that area of space for three Cardassian
+Haulers, which were known to be carrying different resources stolen from
+Bajor during the Occupation. The Bajoran Government asked Star Fleet to
+recover the Haulers and return the goods to them. While the vessels
+searched for the haulers, an away team was sent to the nearby planet,
+Olidia Minor to consult with the Bajoran Vedeks of Halru Temple.
+The search for the haulers came to an end as the ships discovered where
+the three Cardassian vessels had crashed. Another team was sent down to
+the planet, where they made contact with the descendents of the crews from
+the haulers. The team discovered a number of Bajorans were also trapped on
+the planet, Hareous Prime, along with the Cardassians. The KODIAK beamed
+the survivors of the crash on board, as both away teams returned to their
+ships.
+After a layover at DS9 for leave, the Independence has been reassigned to a
+new Task Force designed to increase Starfleet presence along the Romulan
+Neutral Zone. Under the Command of Cmd Kare'en, the Independence has been
+ordered to investigate a loss of communication with Survey Station 2743.
+Meanwhile, a small crew of 6 officers led by Cpt Anassasi aboard the
+Shuttle Smokey, has been ordered to investigate the disappearance of
+several top Starfleet Ambassadors assigned to various systems along the
+Neutral Zone. Once investigations have concluded, the Smokey will
+rendezvous with the Independence at Ferridian Prime, an M class planet
+located near the Romulan Neutral Zone.
+Kodiak �Mission First, People Always�
+�A new Norway Class Kodiak is commissioned.
+�USS Kodiak joins the USS Independence in search of 3 Cardasian
+Treasure Ships lost 50 years ago in the Bad Lands.
+- The Kodiak has just finished leave to Bajor and now is enroute to
+system V13033 to investigate a find of the Ushana prospecting vessel
+Prospero. The prospero was surveying the uninhabited system V13033, when
+they detected what they thought was a great find on the last planet of the
+system. Further, investigation revealed a small dark icy planet roughly the
+size of a small moon. ((OOC �Think Pluto )) The non existent
+atmosphere focusing on what appears to be a frost cover city. Slowly you
+realize that it is a ship embedded into the planet. The Ushana have a taboo
+against defiling the dead, so they will not engage in salvage. However,
+they were willing to pass on the information, and so, Kodiak was sent to
+investigate.
+Nemesis "They Have Sown the Wind, and They Shall Reap The Whirlwind."
+Out of Contact Due to Ion Storm
+Paladin �The Power to Mete Justice�
+PALADIN currently on station, classified location, near approaches to
+system Kalvar Gate. Our role is to intercept a suspected Nalguran attack
+on KG-3, where negotiations between the Federation and Ehrud over the
+future of KG-3 are taking place.
+SB118 �The Important Thing Is This: To Be Able At Any Moment To Sacrifice
+What We are For What We Could Become.�
+Currently we are in a two fold mission. Since joining the Starbase,
+Commander Fire-Claw is taking the USS Dominance into an anomoly which leads
+to an alternate part of the Galaxy. It is unknown as to exact location of
+the exit to the anomoly. Admiral Marlin has joined this mission as a
+diplomatic officer to this new area. This is for a three month mission.
+The rest of the starbase crew are currently going to Betazed to pick up
+three scientists. They will return to the Starbase and look into what
+happened on Daris II colony.
+Steadfast
+After completing an investigation of a rogue Cardassian movement called
+Morning Star in the Vellin sector, the USS ISANNAH was decommissioned, and
+the crew was transferred to the newly constructed Galaxy class vessel the
+USS STEADFAST NCC-31999. Commanding Officer Commander Christopher Hutton
+was simultaneously promoted to the rank of Captain. However, during the
+period of transfer, FO Lcmd. Ssa-Ruuk revealed to Captain Hutton a covert
+arrangement to send Ensign Michael Lee, a security officer aboard the
+ISANNAH, into the Gorn Confederacy to extract members of Ssa-Ruuk's family
+that he believed to be in danger. As discipline for this direct breach in
+the chain of command, Lcmd. Ssa-Ruuk was demoted to the rank of Lt. and
+assigned as Chief of Security aboard the STEADFAST.
+Once the STEADFAST was officially commissioned, it was immediately assigned
+to escort a delegation from a race known as the DaBliss to the planet of
+Zamakon II for negotiations to enter the United Federation of Planets. An
+away team lead by newly promoted Lcmd. T'Pen, was sent to prepare the
+diplomacy site on Zamakon II, but was waylaid by an interdiction field that
+crashed their shuttle, the USS Staffordshire, on an unknown world, and lead
+to a violent encounter with some of the local residents.
+While Captain Hutton and the crew of the STEADFAST delayed the transport of
+the DaBliss delegates to account for a loss of communication with the away
+team, Lt. Ssa-Ruuk lead a second away team that successfully located and
+transported the first away team to Zamakon II. However, the Staffordshire
+was lost in the process.
+Now, while the away teams finally complete both arrangements and security
+measures on Zamakon II, a member of the DaBliss delegation has been taken
+hostage on the STEADFAST by a DaBliss infiltrator.
+Titan �The Keeper of the Flame.�
+- The Titan is repaired but still stuck 123 years into the future.
+We are currently examaning data collected from Star Fleet HQ and Titan
+base(a base devoted to time travel). We have a prisoner from the time
+Pirates who abducted Kelly and T'Von. We are questioning him to try and
+find out what we can do to help the Admiral.
+- The USS Titan is back in our time. Ad. Kelly found away to return
+to the correct time line before the Titan was sweeped out of the time line.
+He signaled us and stopped us from making the decision that launched us
+into the incorrect time line. We are currently taking on new recruits and
+repairing the ship.
+Victory �Honi Y Soit Qui Mal Y Pence�
+The Victory's shore leave to Risa has been cut short by distress call from
+the Tegus system. 6 months ago Starfleet dispatched a science team of 27
+scientists to study the binary stars over an extended period. After being
+dropped off with their gear they were to study the stars for the next 3 years.
+Upon arrival, the team found a small colony of humans on Borum. Just over a
+hundred colonist live here. When questioned it is unclear how they got to
+Borum. They have been there for at least 3 generations, perhaps a colony
+ship crashed or an un logged colony posted. 8 Days ago the food supply was
+contaminated by who or what it is unclear.
+The Victory is prepping two away teams to investigate.
+Fleet Promotions
+USS Independence
+Lieutenant Jg. Li�k V�doo
+Lieutenant Danny Wilde
+Lieutenant Johnathan Kirov
+Lieutenant Horne Makra
+Lieutenant Caleb Zaahn
+Lieutenant Carmen Rogers
+Lieutenant Jalek Trollin
+Commander Kare�en
+USS Kodiak
+Lieutenant Jg. Isabel Kenzi
+Lieutenant Jg. Tanya Rhea
+Lieutenant Sam Nigel Perkins
+Lieutenant Solok
+SB118
+Lieutenant Jg. Waltas
+Lieutenant Jg. Warry
+Lieutenant Jg. Twelve
+Lieutenant jg. Pulak
+Lieutenant Jg. KitiganZibi
+Lieutenant Hilzarie
+Lieutenant Stone
+Lieutenant Drawoh
+Lieutenant Maximoff
+Lieutenant Danar
+Lt. Commander Yavanna
+Lt. Commander Dodge
+USS Steadfast
+Lieutenant Jg. Jacob Phoenix
+Lt. Commander T'Pen
+Lieutenant Jg. T'Parh
+Lieutenant Jg. Andrew Baldauf
+Captain Christopher Hutton
+USS Victory
+Lieutenant Jg. Mara Redoria
+Lieutenant Jg. Bowden Hapgood
+Lieutenant Jg. Cristobal Colon
+Lieutenant Makal Kora
+Lieutenant Bryant Zovyx
+Lieutenant Xanyr
+Lieutenant Stevok
+Lieutenant Nadia Kobar
+Lt. Commander Heath Story
+Lt. Commander Megan Parker
+USS Titan
+Commander F. Nova
+Commander T. Draigon
+Continuous Fleet Training
+The Tactical Department
+In Character Information (IC)
+The Tactical Department anticipates and responds to threats against the
+vessel. Their three best resources are Star Fleet Intelligence Reports, the
+Star Fleet Tactical Data Base, and ship scanners.
+Daily SFI issues reports on the movements of enemy and ally ships along
+with analysis of developing treats. While available to all command staff,
+it is expected that Chief and Assistant Tactical officers will review and
+pass along any relevant details.
+The SFI reports, along with the findings of individual ships make up the SF
+Tactical Data base. This library houses information on foreign ships,
+governments, and military history. It is copied to the computer core and
+updated periodically on each Star Fleet vessel.
+All vessels have a sub set of their scanners devoted to tactical concerns.
+The sophistication of these routines varies on the vessels primary mission.
+The bridge tactical officer scans continually for other vessels, and
+records all encounters.
+During combat situations tactical officers reports results of scans to the
+ship�s chief officer, and implements ordered responses. In this capacity
+the bridge tactical officers will raise shields, fire weapons, and engage
+in electronic countermeasures.
+Day to day activities consists of reviewing SF reports, maintaining
+weapons, and reporting contact with other vessels.
+Out of Character Advice (OOC)
+What to do when a new simmer arrives?
+Unlike Medical, Security, or Counseling the Tactical Officers have no
+direct role in greeting new officers to the Kodiak. Unless the officer is a
+tactical officer, contact will be more of an informal �Welcome�aboard
+nature. Every officer is encouraged to go out of their way to say hello to
+new recruits.
+What to do at a mission briefing?
+Tactical Officers attending mission briefings should be prepared to point
+out general threats the ship may encounter. Examples include briefing the
+crew on enemy ships in the area, past incursions, or governmental
+instabilities just to begin with. Keep in mind science will be discussing
+natural and cultural history and Security threats to personnel. Try not to
+take away from another department.
+What to do in battle?
+Ship to ship combat is one of the hardest events for any officer to sim.
+This is no less true for tactical. Using sensor reports one can develop a
+image of the battle giving enemy ship positions and armaments. When firing
+weapons, the tactical officer can report damage to enemy ships. While
+tactical officers tend to report shield strength, actual damage control and
+repairs fall to security and engineering respectively.
+What to do if you can�t think of anything to sim?
+Sim normal repairs to weapons systems.
+Pick up an anomalous sensor reading
+Receive an interesting if irrelevant report from SFI
+Do back ground sims for a member of tactical staff.
+Explore weapons up grade options.
+Special Advice!
+Tactical vs Security
+Be aware of the difference between tactical and security. Tactical is
+concerned with the large picture, and the safety of the ship. They could be
+compared to the state department, and military. Security�s focus is upon
+personnel safety. They act as Search and Rescue, Police, and Guards. Like
+Tactical, Security receives reports from SFI, but their reports concentrate
+on internal Federation threats.
+There is some overlap between security and tactical. For example, if a ship
+dispatches ground troops those forces are likely to be security officers
+commanded by the Chief or Assistant Security officer. Coordination of the
+security forces is likely to be guided by Tactical from the bridge.
+Tactical is best suited for scanning the surface, and relaying information
+to the ground team, as well as providing air cover in the form of ship phasers.
+Know your weapons.
+Great depth can be added to a battle sim by thinking critically about the
+tools available.
+Quantum Torpedoes
+These are the most powerful weapons Star Fleet have. They used a forced
+singularity to release a fantastic amount of destructive energy. They
+should be treated much like present day nuclear weapons. Quantum torpedoes
+are used as a distance to destroy other vessels.
+Photon Torpedoes
+Anti-matter and Matter mix to create a powerful explosion that can be
+equivalent to a nuclear explosion in power. By varying the amount of
+anti-matter one can vary the intensity of the explosion. Typically one
+would not use Photon torpedoes on ground targets, or close in.
+Phasers come in 3 types, Phasers; Phaser Canon; and Pulse Canon.
+Phasers are similar to lasers but extend across energy wave lengths. They
+are very accurate capable of targeting specific ship systems or ground
+installations. They are the most typical of Star Fleet weapons.
+Phaser Canons are less accurate, but deliver the same amount of energy or
+punch as conventional phasers in a shorter time period. They overwhelm
+shield and armor. Phaser Cannons are rarely used by Star Fleet out side of
+the Norway Class.
+Pulse Canons are used on the Defiant Class. A highly refined form of the
+Phaser Canon, Pulse Canons exploit the fact the first shock of phasers
+compromise shields the most. By staggering phaser fire it is much easier to
+bring down shields. Pulse Canon are for close in exchanges, and do not
+target specific systems. They like the Quantum torpedo are ship killing
+weapons.
+Tactical Ship Analysis
+Galor Class �Cardassian Warship
+(Reprinted from Star Trek Starship Spotter for educational purpose. Pocket
+Books.)
+MISSION
+The primary combat and defense vessel for the Cardassian union is the Galor
+Class spacecraft. The primary role this ship played has been as an
+instrument of Cardassian military policy. While not perceived as a
+particularly effective research vessel by Federation observers the Galor
+class combat performance is extremely impressive, particularly for a ship
+of its size. The Galor class has also been utilized as a troop transport
+vessel, an escort ship, and orbital assault platform, and a blockade vessel.
+FEATURES
+A smaller ship relative to many of the other vessels of the Alpha and Beta
+Quadrant powers, the Galor class is highly effective. Like other Cardassian
+vessels, the Galor class is recognizable for its unusual war nacelle
+configuration. The nacelles are mount in the wings at the forward section
+of the ship. Also unusual is the design of the spiral wave disruptors. This
+unique and effective weapon system has posed significant tactical
+challenges for many vessels engaging a Galor class spacecraft.
+BACKGROUND
+The Galor class spacecraft was first encountered by Starfleet forces during
+the Cardassian conflict of the 2350s. At the time, Cardassian and Starfleet
+force appeared to be evenly matched. Typical Cardassian Strategy involved
+gaining an early advantage and exploiting that position to gain victory by
+overwhelming an opponent. Another advantage the Cardassians had was
+Starfleet�s lack of knowledge about Cardassian military technology.
+Cardassian vessels have dampening fields and special shielding which were
+developed to block sensor scans. Many ship commanders unilaterally decided
+that if their vessels were damaged in battle beyond the ability to retreat,
+they ordered the destruction of their vessels.
+The Cardassian Union eventually ceased hostilities with Starfleet and
+withdrew. Contact with the Federation was kept to a minimum for more than a
+decade while the Cardassian union rebuilt and augmented its fleet. Any
+attempt by Starfleet to learn more about ship design was foiled by the
+considerable prowess of the Obsidian Order.
+By the Dominion War, Starfleet still knew very little about Cardassian
+military capabilities. When the Cardassian Union allied itself with the
+Dominion against the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the results were
+devastating for the forces of Starfleet.
+Now enjoying a more peaceful and direct contact with the Cardassian Union,
+the Federation has begun to learn much more about Cardassian spacecraft.
+Among the first pieces of information exchanged was the meaning of the
+class name Galor. While not a strategically valuable piece of intelligence,
+this open offering of information was symbolic of a new era of friendship
+between the two former enemies. Galor was a hooded warrior from Cardassian
+mythology. Galor commanded great respect among his people for his victories
+in battle.
+SPECIFICATION
+Overall Length: 229.5 meters
+Overall Beam: 118.7 meters
+Overall Draft: 38.1 meters
+Displacement: 412,930 metric tons
+Crew Complement: 300
+Velocity:
+Cruising: Warp Factor 5
+Maximum: Warp Factor 9.6
+Duration:
+Standard Mission: 3 years
+Refit: 7 years
+Propulsion Systems:
+Warp: (2) Tyoe 5 DC Warp Drive Units
+Impulse: (3) Hydrogen Energy Impulse Units
+Known Weapons
+Spiral Wave Disruptor Mounts
+Aft-Mount Disruptor-Wave Cannon
+Primary Computer System: Classified
+Primary Computer System: Classified
+Deflector Systems: Unknown
+Support Craft
+Fighters and Shuttlecraft (various classes)
+==Jun 5, 2003==
+===Tactical Data Report===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+The latest Tactical Data Report for the fleet is now available online! You
+can find it in Rich Text Format (readable by any Microsoft compatible
+computer) at:
+http://www.starbase118.net/tdr238006.05.rtf
+When prompted, just click "Save" to save it to your computer, or "Open" to
+view it directly in your viewer.
+It will be formatted into HTML and moved into the TDR area by the end of
+June. Hope you enjoy :)
+==Aug 1, 2003==
+===Tactical Data Report - July===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+The TDR for July is online in the TDR archive, found here:
+http://www.starbase118.net/reporter/tdr
+Here's some announcements from that TDR, to perk your interest ;)
+. Introducing the StarFleet Corps of Engineers: This new group addresses
+Engineers of UFOP: StarBase 118, as well as anyone interested in similar
+fields of SIMming in our group. The group has plans to regularly discuss
+Treknology, and put out an Annual Engineering Journal for the fleet. If
+you're interested, head to their forum.
+http://www.starbase118.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=72
+. The Science Exchange Forum and the Readers of UFOP: Along similar lines,
+there are also two other groups addressing IC issues. These include the
+Science Exchange Forum which is for those folks who are science officers,
+and perhaps even medical officers, and would like to discuss issues of
+science. Their forum is the primary source of information for this group -
+http://www.starbase118.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=63 . The Readers group is
+for those members of our organization whose characters are Telepaths or
+Empaths. That group discusses T/E, powers, limitations, writing for these
+characters, etc. They mostly meet in their forum -
+http://www.starbase118.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=65 .
+. Web Design Team: If you have knowledge of any field of web design, we'd
+love your help! This group is redeveloping the ship websites, and has plans
+in the future to completely revamp the main website of our group. If you're
+interested, you can go to their Ygroup to sign up.
+http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ufop-webdesign
+. Advertising Team: Along similar lines, we also have a group of people
+brainstorming ways to spread the word about our group more efficiently.
+Anyone is welcome to join at their Ygroup page.
+http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UFOP-advertising
+. Slipstream Top 250 Trek Sites: The Staff would like to send out many
+thanks to Lt. Nathan Baker of the Titan for contacting the administrator of
+the Slipstream 250 to clear up a certain *ahem* error with the ballot
+system. *Cough*ballotstuffing*cough*. We can now, fairly, return to the #1
+position!! Don't forget to help us get back on top by voting ONCE every 24
+hours at this URL: http://www.elite-force-alliance.org/tsl/rankem.asp?id=377 .
+. Note about Forums: Unfortunately, since the last TDR, we've had an
+"attack" on our boards by someone with too much time on their hands. As
+such, we have been forced to "close" our boards to non-members. If you are
+not registered, you will be able to view the forums, but not the threads
+within the forums. We urge everyone to register, if they have not done so
+already, as the boards have undergone a bit of a renaissance lately! Things
+are really bustling, and if you're not checking regularly, you're missing
+out on a lot of fun... T'preen, McKenzie (MAC!), Aquiss (GRANNY!), Stevok
+(That guy with the scary face...), Danny Wilde, Caleb Zaahn (MFE!), McCall,
+Rourke, Idril, Nathan Baker, Jose Habaq (HANDBAG!), the gang's all here.
+Where have you been? :) http://www.starbase118.net/forums .
+. Interstellar Book Exchange: Have some Trek books that are taking up
+space? Trade them with members of the fleet! Head to the Insterstellar Book
+Exchange on the forums to list books, or trade the ones you have with
+others! http://www.starbase118.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=68
+. Did you know you can also access our website from: www.starbase118.com ?
+"Good SIMming to all, and to all a Good Night!"
+==Aug 2, 2003==
+===Forums Offline Temporarily===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+The decision has been made that we must move to a new forum system.
+Although phpBB has treated us well for a while, we've found it to be simply
+too far lacking in features critical to our group. Furthermore, the
+multitude of "mods" (plug-ins) that have been installed on our forums have
+left them unsecure, unstable, and vulnerable to attack.
+As such, we have converted our boards to a new software package. Although
+the conversion itself is complete (all forums, posts, usernames and
+passwords HAVE been carried over), we still need to reconfigure forum
+permissions and other such things. Please bear with us while we complete
+this change-over. We hope to have the boards back online by Saturday Aug
+nd at 5:00pm (EST).
+==Aug 3, 2003==
+===Boards Back Online===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+The new version of the Forums IS online. There are a number of things that
+need to be mentioned however. Please read carefully:
+. You DO NOT need to re-register. As long as you had an account as of
+Friday, August 1st, you can simply log in using your regular
+username/password.
+. Yes, we do realize the boards look different. We are in the process of
+converting our template/theme/style to the software of the new boards. This
+may take a day or two, so please bear with us and use the ugly style until
+we can get our old styles back online :)
+. AS SOON AS YOU LOG IN: Please click on "My Controls" near the top of the
+boards. On the left hand side of this screen, there are a number of links
+that are of importance:
+- Edit Profile Info (update your profile)
+- Edit Signature (make sure your signature looks right)
+- Edit Avatar settings (make sure your avatar is working)
+- Email Settings (set up options for how the board emails you)
+- Board Settings (edit general board settings)
+All in all, going through those screens should take no more than about 10
+minutes. This is important to ensure that everyone's information is up to
+date and displaying properly.
+. A word on signatures: Many people on the old boards used signatures in
+which they defined a font size. phpBB (our old boards), used ACTUAL font
+sizes in their coding. So, if you set a bit of text to font size 8, it
+would be pretty small. However, Invision uses their own sizing standards,
+So, "small" text is 1, etc. Please check your sigs to make sure they're
+adhering to the new system, or your sig will be HUGE!
+. Error in polls: We DO realize that the polls from the old boards aren't
+working properly. There is no need to report this error to us.
+. PLEASE REPORT ERRORS: If you find any (other) errors or issues, please
+report them immediately to me at this address (t.wolf@...).
+Check out: http://www.starbase118.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=813 for a
+list of some of the board's great new features. And finally: Have fun! We
+hope you enjoy the new boards!
+==Nov 14, 2003==
+===Awards Ceremony Nomination Period Begins===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+It's once again time for the UFOP: StarBase 118 to celebrate and honor the
+SIMmers that help make our organization great. The UFOP Award Ceremony has
+been a tradition for many years now, which we wish to carry on as a
+testament to the hard work and dedication of our members.
+As the old adage goes, "better late than never." Here too, it applies.
+Although we are a bit behind schedule this year, the awards ceremony is
+still a priority in the staff's mind. The nomination period will begin
+today, at 12:00 noon, EST. It will remain open until Wendesday, November
+th at midnight.
+It's now up to you to place your nominations for those folks who you feel
+best represent what UFOP is all about. To begin this process head to the
+following URL:
+http://www.starbase118.net/awards/
+You will find a complete summary of all the available awards, as well as
+information on the ceremony process itself. Take a few minutes to read
+through the awards and decide who of your colleagues is deserving of
+commendation.
+Once you have formulated some ideas, head to the UPDS, at:
+http://www.starbase118.net/lcars/
+Log in under your username, and click on the link which says "Award
+Nominations Panel". (It's near the top in the "General Info" category.) On
+this page, you'll find two different forms. The first form is used to
+nominate any person in UFOP for a "General" or "Duty Post" award. The
+second form is used to nominate a staff member for a "Staff" award. Be sure
+to follow the directions listed with each of the forms. It's critical to
+our reviewing committee that they have enough information to decide who is
+best deserving of each award.
+Once the nomination period has ended it'll take about a week or two for us
+to sort through the nominations and organize them properly. After that,
+captains will have the chance to begin ceremonies on their ships, and we
+will release the names of the winners for all the awards.
+Don't forget that you can contact FltAdml. Wolf at
+<t.wolf@...> if you have any questions. Good luck to everyone!
+==Nov 24, 2003==
+===Last Chance for Nominations===
+*'''FltAdml. Tristan Wolf'''
+The nomination period ends for the 2003 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday the
+th at midnight. If you haven't put in your nomination for your fellow
+shipmates (or perhaps your deserving captain?), now's the time! Head to:
+http://www.starbase118.net/awards to take a look at what awards are
+available and then to the UPDS ( http://www.starbase118.net/lcars ) to put
+in your nominations. Time is running out! :)
+If you have any questions, e-mail me, FltAdml. Wolf at
+t.wolf@... .

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