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Closing the Ranger
Hi, everyone!
I've been thinking about this for several months and finally decided that it's time to close the Ranger. It's had a good run, but activity has been slow to non-existent and it's mostly me and Arie tagging.
I know most of you have legitimate reasons for not tagging,…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Fri Sep 22nd, 2023 @ 9:08am
Category: General News
Discord
Hi, everyone!
I've put this off for a long time because I'm on too many Discord servers and don't spend a lot of time on any one in particular (except maybe Theta Fleet).
Well, I've compromised. I have one Discord server for three sims. It's called Duck tales. (Because my…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sun Sep 11th, 2022 @ 1:05pm
Category: General News
Counselor the Third
Please join me in welcoming Ray who plays Aleksy Lemanski, another of our counselors. Apparently, we need them. :)
Feel free to start a JP and make him feel at home!
T'mpest/Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu Aug 19th, 2021 @ 10:42am
Category: General News
New player and changes
Hi, everyone!
I hope your year is getting off to a good start. :)
First please join me in welcoming Nick, who plays Myralia Constantine, to the Ranger.
Also, if you read the last post, Matt had to leave the Ranger due to lack of time. He's been an amazing…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Mon Jan 25th, 2021 @ 5:16pm
Category: General News
Out and Present Now
Hello,
Hope everybody is doing okay in this chaos world we live in now. Sorry I've been away as I had trouble with getting internet (terrible service) and using my phone to teether my computer for internet.
I'm an essential worker (post office distribution) as I have to be out…
Author: Lieutenant JG Jeff Butler
Posted on: Tue Apr 7th, 2020 @ 1:08am
Category: General News
Shore Leave
Hi, everyone!
"Ripples" is officially closed. We're at Starbase Typhon for three weeks while the ship is being repaired.
Feel free to visit family, the starbase, or just hang out for the rest of 2019. I'll start the new mission early in January.
If you want to do a post…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu Dec 12th, 2019 @ 9:40am
Category: General News
End of Mission
Hi, everyone!
We're back home, but we still have a few posts to wrap up. Please do so by the end of November so we can close out the mission.
December will be shore leave and wrapping any leftover posts.
January 1 we'll start the new mission. This one will…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sat Nov 9th, 2019 @ 7:50am
Category: General News
Post of the Month
The Ranger was awarded Post of the Month for January. Congratulations!
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Mon Feb 11th, 2019 @ 10:03am
Category: General News
Moving Forward
Hi, everyone!
I posted the JPs relating to the mission so everyone knows what's going on. I've also started JPs with everyone.
For some of you this constitutes a roll call.
You've all done a great job. It's now time to start wrapping this up and moving on to the…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Oct 17th, 2018 @ 9:27am
Category: General News
Site Back Online
The website is back up. The problem was that the new site had a new PHP configuration pathway, so some of the files had to be adjusted. Everything is working properly.
Thank you for your patience!
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Fri Dec 22nd, 2017 @ 3:06am
Category: Website Update
New COB
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming Marcus, who plays Jake Gaius, our new Chief of the Boat. :)
T'mpest/Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue Aug 15th, 2017 @ 9:41am
Category: General News
Medical at your service
Hello to everybody.
Thank you to the Captain for allowing me to join USS Ranger as the medical officer...name is Jeff Butler. Anybody that wants to do a JP, feel free to add me.
Thanks again!
~Amy~
Aka Jeff Butler
Author: Lieutenant JG Jeff Butler
Posted on: Mon Jun 5th, 2017 @ 3:54am
Category: General News
Welcome, Welcome!
Please join me in welcoming two new players to the sim.
Jessica, who plays Ensign Marie Logan, Engineering
and
Graham, who plays Ensign Harry Stephens, Security.
We're just starting the new mission, so it's a good time to join!
T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Mon Jan 23rd, 2017 @ 5:03pm
Category: General News
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Seasons Greetings!
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sun Dec 25th, 2016 @ 11:37am
Category: General News
New Mission
Hi, everyone!
The new mission is officially launched. I'll be posting the launch post on Monday (Nov. 21). The briefing post is up for all of you to come in and discuss our current assignment.
Matt and I are still discussing it, but we'll be investigating an anomaly that will…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sun Nov 20th, 2016 @ 9:04am
Category: General News
Chief Engineer
Please join me in welcoming David Langford, played by Kathryn, our new Chief Engineer. :)
T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Aug 17th, 2016 @ 7:57am
Category: General News
A doctor in the house
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming our new CMO, Rise Lahl. :)
She will be arriving on the Ranger while the CO nad XO are on the planet (or, rather IN the planet).
Yet another thing to throw at Keen. :)
Charlie/T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu Mar 3rd, 2016 @ 5:11pm
Category: General News
Domain Change Reminder
Just a reminder to all of you that the Ranger is now at ranger.sim-station.net.
Please change your bookmarks. sims-r.us will die next week.
The reason for the change is that the .us site takes about 20 minutes from the time you save a post to the time it shows up…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue Dec 15th, 2015 @ 5:48pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Moving (again)
Okay, trying this again because the last one didn't show up in my email.
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of having my saved posts take 20 minutes to show up in my inbox. I believe this is a problem with the .us.
Since sims-r.us expires next month,…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue Nov 24th, 2015 @ 2:32pm
Category: Website Update
Moving (again)
I don't know about you, but I'm tired of the 20-minute delay between saving a post and seeing it in my inbox.
sims-r.us expires in December. So, in an effort to speed things up, I've switched to sim-station.net. The Ranger is now at ranger.sim-station.net.
ranger.sims-r.us will work for a few…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue Nov 24th, 2015 @ 2:00pm
Category: Website Update
New Chief Engineer
Please join me in welcoming Justin, who plays our new Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Rebecca "Ka" Drezner.
Please harass... I mean post with him. :)
He's a good guy and will fit right in with our chaos. :)
Charlie/T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Nov 18th, 2015 @ 3:04pm
Category: General News
Congratulations, everyone!
I know that I have a great ship and a great crew. I love writing with you. But I had ot pass on this from OF.
The Ranger won the Gold Unit of Merit for October. Here's what our TFCO had to say:
USS Ranger, TF21
Ranger has always been…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Nov 18th, 2015 @ 9:55am
Category: General News
So long, Karen
Hi, everyone!
Karen, who plays Sehra Vahn, has been struggling with work, health issues and real life relationships which have made it difficult for her to sim.
Today, she resigned from the Ranger and gave Rosie permission to continue using her character.
Karen, we wish you fair winds and following…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Sep 2nd, 2015 @ 7:44am
Category: General News
JAG is looking for Fleet Advocates
Hi, everyone!
Here are two positions Obsidian Fleet has open right now. If you're interested, the instructions tell you what to do. If not, then you can make a paper airplane out of this news item. :)
(Okay, I know you can't make a paper airplane out of an email,…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Fri Aug 28th, 2015 @ 2:15pm
Category: Out of Character
Captain's LOA
Hi, everyone!
This is to let you know that I will be going out of town next week.
I don't tag much -- if at all -- on Sundays. So I will mostly be offline until Monday, August 24th. I will answer tags this coming Monday, if there are any,…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sun Aug 16th, 2015 @ 10:23am
Category: General News
One More Move
Hi, all!
My friend who owns rpgs-r.us needs to drop a sim or two. So, since I bought a domain last year for random sims, we've moved.
We are now at ranger.sims-r.us. This will be a permanent home as I own sims-r.us.
Please change your bookmarks to the new site.…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sat Jun 20th, 2015 @ 3:39pm
Category: Website Update
End of Mission
Hi, everyone!
The mission is over. It's now 24 hours later. Time for eny wrapping-up posts.
I'll start the new mission in a few days. :)
Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Fri Jun 5th, 2015 @ 11:21am
Category: General News
Welcome Back, Mark!
Everyone,
Please join me in welcoming Mark back to the Ranger. He played Grady Nichols, our former CFCO. He is now playing Alex Anderson, our new Assistant Chief Engineer.
Good to have you back, Mark!
Charlie/T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sat Mar 21st, 2015 @ 1:27pm
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
I hope your holidays were wonderful!
Mine were quite a roller coaster. As some of you know, my mother passed away on Thanksgiving. It was expected as she'd been sick for a while, but it was still a rough few weeks. Then there was Christmas and then I…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sat Jan 10th, 2015 @ 5:10am
Category: General News
'Tis The Season...
G'day all,
This is just a quick message from me to everyone to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Seasons Greets, or however you celebrate this time. I hope you get to spend it with the people you love and cherish, and I look forward to a…
Author: Commander Rylie Cattmor
Posted on: Thu Dec 25th, 2014 @ 10:47am
Category: Out of Character
From the OF Triad
The Obsidian Fleet Triad updated the banned species list.
In case any of you are interested, here is how it currently stands:
Following on from the suggestions received, Triad has altered – and much reduced – the banned races list to comprise just the following:
Non-humanoid creatures (big rock creatures,…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Fri Dec 12th, 2014 @ 8:35am
Category: General News
Clarifications
Just to let you know what's going on...
First, Matt and I decided to post "The Heart of Darkness" post today (Monday).
But then I talked to Voz yeterday. He tagged into part 1, which I then posted, and said he would tag in to the rest today.
I forgot…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue Oct 14th, 2014 @ 6:29am
Category: General News
More science!
Please join me in welcoming our new science officer, Ensign Clare Rockbell. :)
T'kaarch has a new scientist! Have fun, Arie! (Scott, you'll love working with the Chief Science Officer!)
Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue Jul 1st, 2014 @ 11:25am
Category: General News
That's a Wrap!
Hi, everyone!
"Landreah" is done. We have a couple of posts getting started in the new mission. We'll spend about a week game time on DS9 so you can do some R*R posts if you like.
Matt and I are working on the next mission. Everyone will need to be…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Jun 4th, 2014 @ 3:37pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
"The Trial of Admiral Jubb" is almost over. The only other post in the current mission is "Endings and Beginnings." (And two smaller JPs that are in the works and will also be done soon.)
"Endings and Beginnings" is for everyone to get back to normal. Tag about…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu May 22nd, 2014 @ 1:53pm
Category: General News
A PIlot!
Please join me in welcoming Grady Nichol as our new Helmsman!
He will be joining us, along with Orin and Krang, at DS9.
T'mpest/Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu May 22nd, 2014 @ 12:11pm
Category: General News
A Different Sort of Engineer
Please join me in welcoming Krang Darkmoon as our new Chief Engineer.
I think he'll fit right in with our lovely little zoo. (pun intended)
Charlie
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Tue May 20th, 2014 @ 2:52pm
Category: General News
Chief of Security
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming Orin ch'Valri as our new Chief of Security. James Decker is now Assistant Chief.
We'll pick Orin up at DS9 on our way back home.
T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sat May 17th, 2014 @ 10:23am
Category: General News
A Sad Farewell
Hi, everyone!
I don't generally announce departures. However, I'm making a very special exception in this case.
Shaun, in a very real sense the heart and soul of the Ranger, is going to be leaving us. He has more work and is far busier than he would like and no…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Fri Apr 25th, 2014 @ 3:48pm
Category: General News
James Decker
Everyone,
Please join me in welcoming James Decker as our new Chief of SEcurity.
Ted, work with Calfax Wells, who has been covering your position for now. He'll be our Chief Engineer once this mission is over. :)
Welcome aboard!
T'mpest
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu Feb 13th, 2014 @ 12:29pm
Category: General News
A Fresh Coat of Paint
Hi, everyone!
Matt made a lovely new skin for the Ranger. You can all see it on the main page. Just as a reminder, if you want to see it when you're logged in, you have to change your display options under My Account.
I will be starting three posts…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Sat Feb 1st, 2014 @ 4:08pm
Category: General News
Reset your Bookmarks!
The website has moved to ranger.rpgs-r.us.
Our former hosting was great (thanks, Jarad!), but I needed to be able to get into the files and the database, so it's now at a hosting where I have full cPanel access. (Yeah, I'm that big a nerd. lol)
I also upgraded to…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Thu Nov 7th, 2013 @ 9:36am
Category: Website Update
Change in Command
Hi, everyone!
I am very pleased to announce that Rylie Cattmor, played by Matt, is the new XO of the Ranger.
Our lovely counselor, Morai Keen, is the new Second Officer.
These changes will come about in character during the mission, as will the transition of Commanding Officer.
Thanks to…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Nov 6th, 2013 @ 10:54am
Category: General News
Roll Call
ALCON:
I'm in the stages of developing the next mission and as such need everyone to reply to this (me personally) on their potential availability for involvement in the developing stages.
What I mean by this is that I don't want to have a medically heavy segment say if Jade'n…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Jul 24th, 2013 @ 4:47pm
Category: General News
Silver Award!
ALCON:
Just to let you all know that we have won this month's Silver award for Obsidian Fleet.
Well done guys!
Shaun
OFF:
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Mar 22nd, 2013 @ 1:19pm
Category: General News
The PADD contents
Fer the ferengi had created a PADD with bio-signature signing, which allowed the small group to discreetly spread the word through the ship. Essentially, unless the PADD was actively hacked or members divulged the information themselves, voulentary or forced, it was impossible to read it. The following was what was…
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Wed Feb 27th, 2013 @ 4:01pm
Category: General News
Too Many Irons...
As the new year has taken hold, I've found myself with increasing workloads on fronts both professional and personal. Something, unfortunately, must yield in the face of new demands on my time. With regret, then, I must tender my resignation from the sim. I simply cannot take the time to…
Author: Lieutenant Cedric Shepherd
Posted on: Sun Feb 10th, 2013 @ 10:42pm
Category: General News
News!
ALCON:
I would have written this on the Ranger Yahoo list but the player in question still hasn't signed up and so this would go unnoticed, but we have a few points of news to disseminate that will hopefully move this mission forward a little.
Along side Mr. and Mrs.…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jan 31st, 2013 @ 2:01pm
Category: General News
New Crew!
ALCON:
Hello everyone!
Just to let you all know that we now have two new members of crew who come as friends of Charlie (T'mpest).
They are Darrell and Kassidy who are playing man and wife; LTCDR and 1stPO Keen!
I hope you all welcome them to the Ranger and…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Jan 25th, 2013 @ 4:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Apologies
Would just like to apologies for the state of the last post I published, forgot to remove the OOC and didn't add a title, If an admin could please do that for posterity I would be very grateful. Once again I apologies was very careless of me.
Mike
Author: Lieutenant JG Marcus Augusta PHD
Posted on: Fri Jan 25th, 2013 @ 1:07pm
Category: Out of Character
Helm LOA
ALCON:
Just to let everyone know that Matt (Zhukov) has had to go on another LOA stint for a month or two due to work commitments. Arie (lord help us!) has conspired to have the disgusting Ferengi Fer stow away on board Ranger to be discovered after it's a bit…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Oct 12th, 2012 @ 8:40am
Category: Out of Character
The Price of Stamps
ALCON:
So, our first main post is now out of the way and we are en route to the Calamai sector. Naturally, our next mass post will be entering the sector and attempting to contact the Dubai...
Is anyone suffering for something to do with as I have both Elsie…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Aug 21st, 2012 @ 1:05pm
Category: General News
I'm Alive, I Swear!
Hi guys,
Just wanted to thank you for your patience. I returned home last night after staying with my cousins for over a week. The baby is still in hospital but the doctors seem reasonably pleased with her progress. In the meantime, my grandmother back in Tasmania decided to almost…
Author: Anaia Viel (Halliwell)
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2012 @ 1:25pm
Category: Out of Character
Linking NPCs
Hi, everyone!
Nova allows you to link your PNPCs to you. What that means is that you can write as your NPC as the author instead of always using your PC. (This is why you have to add yourself as an author to JPs, so that you can select WHICH…
Author: Captain T'mpest Michaels
Posted on: Wed Jun 20th, 2012 @ 6:53am
Category: Out of Character
Another New Crewmember!
ALCON:
Please welcome Michael to the Ranger as our new Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer, Junior Grade Lieutenant Marcus Augusta. He'll be working under Loren who is our resident Chief.
I know that you'll all welcome him into the fold.
Michael, if you can head on over to http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/uss_ranger_NCC_74657 and request…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jun 14th, 2012 @ 3:36pm
Category: General News
A Survey from the Admiralty
This is entirely optional, guys. Just have a read if you have the time.
Alcon:
Players of Task Force 21, we the Command Staff have noticed a drop in activity as of late. In an order to combat this and get some feed back about the ships in our Task…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Jun 13th, 2012 @ 8:51am
Category: General News
New Assistant Chief Science Officer
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming Josh who is joining our ranks as Junior Grade Lieutenant T'Parn in the Science Department.
He has plenty of simming experience and I'm sure will become a valued player amongst us!
Welcome Josh.
Anything you need, we're all here.
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Apr 24th, 2012 @ 2:48pm
Category: General News
A game made in 48 hours
Honestly, this has nothing to do with Star Trek at all, but I'm proud of it so I'd like to share.
This weekend, I made a game in 48 hours, and I'd like you all to play it:
www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-23/?action=preview&uid=5952
Have fun! I had :)
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Mon Apr 23rd, 2012 @ 10:15am
Category: Out of Character
Weekend Frolics!
ALCON:t what with me travelling back home to Wales for my Nana Elsie's 82nd Birthday tomorrow (yes, that is where Halliwell's name comes from), to watch Wales grandslam France in the Six Nations rugby on Saturday and then Mothers' Day on the Sunday all in all a bit of a…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Mar 15th, 2012 @ 2:20pm
Category: General News
Welcome to New Peeps!
Hello folks!
Yes, I'm still here! I finally have internet on properly at my new place and I think work has now settled into the normal frantic pace rather than the extra-special frantic pace it likes to set at the start of a new school year.
I'd like to especially…
Author: Anaia Viel (Halliwell)
Posted on: Sat Mar 3rd, 2012 @ 9:55am
Category: General News
Penblwydd Hapus, Rosie!
ALCON:
I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish Rosie (Lieutenant Blake) a Happy Birthday for today, on this most sacred of days! :o)
Not only is it our favourite man-whore's real life counter-part's Birthday, but it is also my own Patron Saint's Day, St. David's Day!
Cymru am…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Mar 1st, 2012 @ 10:57am
Category: General News
New Crew Member!
ALCON:
Please welcome Sean Gatton who has just stepped aboard as our Training Division Officer. Some of you may remember that we designed this post so that Karen could play external to the main plot but it's now vacant and I look forward to seeing what he can do with…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Feb 27th, 2012 @ 2:03pm
Category: General News
The Captain Returns!
ALCON:
Well guys, I have to say, things continued fantastically while I was drunk and disorderly over the weekend.
I have to admit, I have only just today returned to work after my debauchery and have only just recovered from my hangover...
Cheers for keeping things ticking over!
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 15th, 2012 @ 2:01pm
Category: General News
Brain Drain
Howdy gang,
First let me say glad to be here and I look forward to RPing with all of you. Secondly I had a bit of a brain fart and didn't catch this until now. The character of Ian Thorne is being used elsewhere. Shame on me I know. Been…
Author: Lieutenant JG Leo Flynn
Posted on: Thu Nov 17th, 2011 @ 9:15pm
Category: Out of Character
New Member
Please give Larry, our newest Transporter Chief, a welcoming hand to the Ranger as he plays Junior Grade Lieutenant Ian Matthew Thorne...
He's been simming for a couple of years so he knows what he's doing.
Also, on another note, I am in Ireland this weekend for an old friend's…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Nov 17th, 2011 @ 1:50pm
Category: General News
New Crew!
ALCON:
Please welcome aboard Mark who will be playing Will Walker, our new Operations Officer. He's new to simming so play gentle with him!
And welcome to the Ranger, Mark!
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Sep 9th, 2011 @ 1:22pm
Category: General News
I'm baaaack!
Hi guys,
This is Karen, returning after a huge break. After speaking with Shaun, we thought it was best to send McAdams into NPC Land and let me dip my toe in, so to speak, to see if I can contribute in a way that won't be too taxing as…
Author: Anaia Viel (Halliwell)
Posted on: Thu Jun 23rd, 2011 @ 11:17am
Category: General News
Next Mission!
ALCON:
Well, it seems that that time is upon us. Shoreleave is about over and we're about to embark on the next mission with gusto! The Bridge officers have a JP in the works whereby we leave the station and it's the start to what will have us all wrapped…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Jun 11th, 2011 @ 2:38pm
Category: General News
Happy Birthday, Jarad!
ALCON:
Just to wish Jarad (our former XO and now CMO) a very Happy Birthday for today from myself and the rest of the crew.
Many happy returns! :o)
Shaun.
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon May 16th, 2011 @ 12:48pm
Category: General News
T'mpest for Queen... Well, kinda!
ALCON:
It is with great pleasure that I can confirm that Commander T'mpest Michaels (formally our Chief Intelligence Officer AND Chief Science Officer) has agreed to step up to the plate and rule this ship along side me with an iron first... despite the fact that the Vulcan likes to…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun May 15th, 2011 @ 11:29am
Category: General News
A New Face!
ALCON:
Please join me in greeting and welcoming Phil to the USS Ranger as he plays Crewman First Class Sessan Birsi, our new Stellar Cartographer. He joins the science department with Charlie (your Chief) and Arie (your Assistant Chief).
As we're still in Shoreleave, things have slowed down but rest…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri May 13th, 2011 @ 2:43pm
Category: General News
Executive Officer Position!
ALCON:
After a bit of discussion with Jarad, we have decided to retire Drake as XO and bring back his original character (Doctor Fox) as Chief Medical Officer. This is mainly a timing issue for Jarad and it’s nice that he’s sticking around with us to continue on. Obviously, I…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue May 3rd, 2011 @ 4:02pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Still Kicking
Hi guys,
Just wanted to let you all know that I'm still alive and I'm still wrestling myself back into a situation where I can write again. My first term as a 'real' teacher has been incredibly rewarding but SUCH hard work and I'm still finding I'm spending many evenings…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Eliza McAdams
Posted on: Fri Mar 18th, 2011 @ 7:25am
Category: General News
Happy Birthday, Rosie!
ALCON:
If you could all join me in wishing fellow Brit (and Lieutenant Dylan Blake) a hearty Happy Birthday for today then I would be most grateful!
Happy Birthday, Rosie!
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Mar 1st, 2011 @ 1:54pm
Category: General News
External Promotion!
ALCON:
As you may or (more likely) may not have noticed, this weekend I (or rather Elsie) received a promotion to Commodore within the command structure of the Fleet. And, don't get me wrong, it is a great honour to have been doing this for only two years to not…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Feb 21st, 2011 @ 2:29pm
Category: Out of Character
Another Face Amongst the Maddening Crowd!
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming Janet to the Ranger who has come to us to play Chief Diplomatic Officer, Junior Grade Lieutenant Adalyn Mailloux. Janet has been away from simming for the past 5 years and so I'm sure you'll all make her welcome and relax her back…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Feb 11th, 2011 @ 10:51am
Category: General News
Happy Birthday, Karen!
ALCON:
Just to let everyone know that our very own Karen (McAdams/Sonaata/NPC extraordinaire) turns the big 3-5 today! And with it being a Saturday, all the more reason to celebrate...
So would everyone join me in wishing her many more happy returns and to a wonderful, present-filled day?
I hope…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Feb 5th, 2011 @ 9:11am
Category: General News
Character Change
Hello everybody,
I've decided that my character, Antos Verdek, isn't working out. However I do still plan to stay on the ship. I will be dusting off an old favorite of mine and simming as him. All joint posts you have with me still stand, just note that he will…
Author: Lieutenant JG Richard Lay
Posted on: Fri Jan 28th, 2011 @ 11:48pm
Category: General News
Mailing List!
ALCON:
There only seems to be 11 members on our Yahoo! Mailing List... and 15 on our IFS account.
If anyone's not on it, subscribe by going to the LCARS Database tab and click on the link.
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Jan 28th, 2011 @ 2:37pm
Category: General News
Training Division
Howdy folks,
Just to clear up what might be mass confusion in regards to the Training Division. This is something Shaun and I concocted when I realised that being a departmental head was just tying up a position someone else could spend more time on. I don't like impacting the…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Eliza McAdams
Posted on: Mon Jan 24th, 2011 @ 2:50pm
Category: Simm Announcement
A Great Big Hello
Hey everyone,
I am Richard Mone and I will be playing a Antos Verdek, your friendly neighborhood Deputy. Trust me, I love joint post and lots of 'em so please don't even bother to ask me first. Just start the post and I'll jump right in.
Speaking of joint post…
Author: Lieutenant JG Richard Lay
Posted on: Sat Jan 22nd, 2011 @ 3:56pm
Category: General News
New Assistant Chief Sec/Tac Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome Richard who has just come aboard as young and cocky Junior Grade Lieutenant Antos Verdek. He seems to have spread his creativity throughout the Fleet and is on three other ships here.
He will play our new Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer.
I have added him to the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Jan 22nd, 2011 @ 12:15pm
Category: Simm Announcement
New Fleet Cast!
ALCON:
The new episode of the Obsidian's Fleetcast is now available to listen to at:
http://shanghai.rpgresource.net/podcasts/Fleetcast_2_3.mp3
Enjoy, guys!
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Jan 18th, 2011 @ 5:17pm
Category: General News
It Never Rains But it Pours!
ALCON:
Well, since the addition of Captain Alex Kendrick (our new and resident Internal Affairs Officer played by Matt), we have had a further three recruits join our ranks.
Brendan, our new Chief Medical Officer will play Lieutenant Commander Andreus Kohl... An Argelian male who can "turn on a smile…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Jan 15th, 2011 @ 2:10pm
Category: General News
Another New Player!
ALCON:
Another note to join that welcoming and update email I sent out yesterday, along with Brendan (our soon to be new Chief Medical Officer) we have another addition to the crew in the guise of Lieutenant Cedric Shepherd, our new Chief Security/Tactical Officer. A bad-ass if ever there was…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jan 13th, 2011 @ 8:24am
Category: General News
New Member!
ALCON:
Just a quick message while I'm on my last day of LOA... please welcome Second Class Petty Officer Davey Coltrane to our Engineering team. He's playing our new (and oly) Damage Control Specialist.
I'm placing him on the Archie to begin with to assist with reapirs so Jaired and…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Jan 1st, 2011 @ 12:29am
Category: General News
LOA!
ALCON:
I apologise for my lack of participation and activity this week, but since I have returned home for Christmas I have had a death in the family and so have had to remain back in Wales for the funeral tomorrow.
I'll be back up and running this weekend when…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Dec 29th, 2010 @ 6:35pm
Category: General News
Progress Report...
How is everybody doing?
Need any hints or tips or ideas for stuff to write? If so, drop me a line and we'll hash something out. I'm trying to include everyone in this mission and so if I've overlooked something or somebody, let me know and we'll get to the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Dec 20th, 2010 @ 2:20pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Security Breach!
ALCON:
Due to an internal breach in security of the Obsidian Fleet's site, please change all of your passwords for this site and if it is the same for your current, registered email account, change that as well.
Thanks,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Dec 9th, 2010 @ 10:29pm
Category: Out of Character
Happy Birthday, Matt!
ALCON:
Just a short message to wish Matt (our very own Lieutenant Commander Vladimir Zhukov) a very happy Birthday today!
Best wishes and many happy returns!
- Shaun and the crew!
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Dec 3rd, 2010 @ 3:33pm
Category: Out of Character
Blake
I was just thinking, we should really resolve this Blake thing.
In-character, it can be a load of fun to do the confusion thing a bunch of times.
However, I suggest that out of character (when tagging etc.) we add Lt. Blake or Ens. Blake or just Rodney and Dylan,…
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Thu Nov 18th, 2010 @ 5:11pm
Category: Out of Character
We're Famous!
ALCON:
Task Force 21 have decided to produce and star in their own podcast! Below are the links to the first two...
http://shanghai.rpgresource.net/podcasts/PodcastTF21_1_1.mp3
http://shanghai.rpgresource.net/podcasts/PodcastTF21_1_2.mp3
We're actually heavily featured in the second one, so if you have suggestions (not how to pronounce Ionasixal System :o)) or want to star then get…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Nov 16th, 2010 @ 2:20pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Welcomes and Congratulations!
ALCON:
It is my pleasure to welcome Chris to the Ranger who will be playing our new Assistant Chief Engineering Officer, Junior Grade Lieutenant Rodney Blake. Now, as you may have noticed, he shares the same name as our Chief Operations Officer but there is no family connection. Could make…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Nov 6th, 2010 @ 3:32pm
Category: General News
Eviction
Guys,
Yesterday I've been notified to leave my room before december the 1st. This is illegal by Dutch law, but it will mean I'll have to focus my energies in getting both my right and a different room to live in.
So if I don't tag much for the forseeable…
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Thu Nov 4th, 2010 @ 2:48pm
Category: Out of Character
It is, indeed, General News!
ALCON:
Unfortunately, Jodie who played Lieutenant Cress Maven, the Assistant Chief Engineering Officer, has decided to step down and leave the simm. It’s a shame as she was one of the original Archimedes’ writers but this happens to us all. I wish her well with everything.
On that note, we’re…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Nov 1st, 2010 @ 6:39pm
Category: General News
PLO Required...
If you think that you have the gift of the gab, or that you can write so effortlessly as to advertise Task Force 21 to the rest of the world, then our Task Force needs you!
I have to admit, I would be terrible at such a feat of linguistic…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Oct 22nd, 2010 @ 3:52pm
Category: Out of Character
JPs, JPs, JPs!
ALCON:
If anybody would like a joint post with me, or is suffering from a lack of ideas of what to post, then please, let me know and we can start something...
I plan to have the bulk of the next mission down for suggestions within the next two…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Oct 6th, 2010 @ 8:48pm
Category: Simm Announcement
New Skin!
Thanks go to Jarad (our AMAZING XO) for this new skin for our new home!
Once again, a graphical genius!
Greenified much? :o)
Cheers!
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Sep 22nd, 2010 @ 3:16pm
Category: Website Update
Back from the Dead!
ALCON:
I apologise to everyone... I think I have about four tags pending and at least three posts I have yet to read but I have been so ill these past few days that I just haven't been able to do anything Ranger related.
I shall be back firing on…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Sep 20th, 2010 @ 11:44pm
Category: General News
Quarterly Nominations!
From Rear Admiral TheleK Uvar:
Hi Gang,
Hows things...? Hope you all have had a great summer and that Autumn will be even greater. Yes.. uni, school, and work will be back to normal.. as is the weather and traffic here.. (Holland that is).
So on to some business, we…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Sep 16th, 2010 @ 9:23pm
Category: General News
Another New Member!
ALCON:
Something strange’s going on in the universe as we welcome yet ANOTHER new member to the Ranger! Junior Grade Lieutenant Nykala Marstin. She’s coming aboard as our new Chief Medical Officer and will be posting aboard shortly... Make her feel at home everyone!
Happy simming, guys!
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Aug 30th, 2010 @ 6:22pm
Category: General News
New Chief Sec/Tac Officer
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming Iain, our newest player, who is taking on the Chief Security/Tactical Officer position as Karen is transferring Lieutenant Commander Eliza McAdams to our new department, the Training Division.
Iain will be playing Junior Grade Lieutenant Jason Fisher and is transferring his character over from…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Aug 26th, 2010 @ 12:55pm
Category: General News
On Vacation
Dear all,
I will be on vacation from this weekend to next weekend to beautiful Sweden!
Therefor my tagging will be propably none, but please, I'll get to it as soon as I'll get back.
I'm propably leaving on Sunday, so I'll try to do some final tags Saturday evening…
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Thu Aug 12th, 2010 @ 1:36pm
Category: General News
JP Propositions?
Well, I am currently at a loose end for any kind of posting until the away missions can have at it!
We have T'mpest and the new Engineer (Reynaldi) about to head over to the QAR ship to attempt to stop the beam (should it be fired) from activating the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Aug 9th, 2010 @ 12:25pm
Category: General News
The USS Archimedes is back!
ON:
Just a quick thing, really… I have assigned the USS Archimedes back into our Task Group and it currently sits on the Open Positions List as vacant for a Captain. I know that it’s a little indulgent to have her back, especially within 6 months of us retiring her,…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Jul 27th, 2010 @ 1:11pm
Category: Out of Character
Biologist needed
Guys,
As you might know, I've found some kind of larvae-like creature on the away mission I've just come back from.
Problem is, I'm more of a techie, and I'm not much of a biologist. Therefor, I have a request for you all.
If you like biology, maybe even studied…
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Fri Jul 23rd, 2010 @ 1:11pm
Category: Out of Character
Happy Birthday, Emrod!
It had escaped my attention yesterday, but it was Emma's Birthday! Our chirpy little counsellor turns over yet another year and it sounds like she had fun!
Happy Birthday, Lieutenant Lucy Carter! (Emma, Emrod, Emsy, the Emmaficator... the list just goes on!)
Best wishes for yesterday.
Shaun and the crew!…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jul 15th, 2010 @ 12:51pm
Category: General News
In the middle of a move
Hi, guys, sorry to use the news item for something like this, but I wanted to let everyone know that I'm in the middle of moving this week, so my access to the internet is sporadic at best. I'll try to get back online to tag on posts as soon…
Author:
Posted on: Tue Jun 15th, 2010 @ 4:11am
Category: General News
New Chief Engineering Officer!
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming Jaired Birks who has come onboard to play our new Chief Engineering Officer, Lieutenant Alessandro Reynaldi.
We are not sure, at this time, how we are going to get him onboard the Ranger but watch this space…
Make him feel welcome and enjoy the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Jun 14th, 2010 @ 11:00pm
Category: General News
Plot Update and Yahoo! Group...
ALCON:
I have sent out a message on the Ranger’s Yahoo! Group and would very much like this to turn into a discussion of ideas about how the last part of this mission is going to pan out. I have a LOOSE outline but I’d really like everyone to get…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Jun 11th, 2010 @ 1:49pm
Category: Website Update
Quarterly Award Nominations
ALCON:
It’s that time of the year again where we all get to nominate Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Character Unit of Merit award…
You can nominate anyone for any reason and forward this to awards@obsidianfleet.net
I encourage you to nominate people you think worthy as this is what playing…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Jun 9th, 2010 @ 12:10pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Happy Birthday, Jarad!
ALCON:
Just to wish Jarad who plays our faithful First Officer a Happy Birthday today!
All the best,
The Ranger Crew!
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun May 16th, 2010 @ 10:55pm
Category: Out of Character
Another Bronze Award!
This is what our old TGCO had to say about us… Well done, everyone!
TG72-C: USS Ranger
My nomination for the Bronze Award is the USS Ranger. The crewmembers post consistently and always have top quality posts that move the story along nicely. The grammar and spelling are above average…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri May 14th, 2010 @ 10:15am
Category: Simm Announcement
New Player!
ALCON:
Just another piece of news to add to the earlier posting, we have now just recruited a Chief Flight Control Officer for the USS Ranger. The player’s name is Matt and he is playing Lieutenant Vladimir Ilyich Zhukov so, please, welcome him aboard!
I am sure that he won’t…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue May 4th, 2010 @ 9:44pm
Category: General News
May News!
ALCON:
Hello everyone... Just a few news points to start May off with.
Unfortunately, due to personal reasons, our brand-spanking new Chief Medical Officer has had to leave us before he’s even started. We undoubtedly wish him well with any future endeavours he pursues... Junior Grade Lieutenant Corbin Reise will…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue May 4th, 2010 @ 2:14pm
Category: General News
Yahoo! Mailing List
ALCON:
Further to Karen’s News Item, I have added the Yahoo! Mailing list to the Database tab of the site. It is rather underused, and I did install it in hopes of cultivating a more close-knit out of character community here with us, but if you want to use the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Apr 30th, 2010 @ 3:14pm
Category: Website Update
Update
Hi guys,
Just a note to those waiting for tags from me, the weekend should see me caught up. I'm tentatively calling a medical victory that has seen me more focused over the last two days than I have been for six months so if it keeps up, I might…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Eliza McAdams
Posted on: Fri Apr 30th, 2010 @ 1:56pm
Category: General News
Return of a Familiar Face!
ALCON:
It’s my pleasure to announce the return of a familiar face to Ranger… Neil (who used to play our Chief Flight Control Officer) has come back to us to play the kinder, gentler Chief Medical officer, relieving Corbin Reise who now will take the Assistant’s position.
With such a…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Apr 28th, 2010 @ 10:08am
Category: General News
A Thank You!
ALCON:
I just wanted to say that, after reading through some of the back and saved posts (including the JPs that I am currently involved with myself), I am mightily impressed and proud of the quality of writing displayed here on the USS Ranger.
I know, compared to some mammoth…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Apr 23rd, 2010 @ 3:14pm
Category: Out of Character
Extended LOA
ALCON:
Unfortunately, due to that wretched Volcanic ash cloud that has lovingly cloaked UK airspace, Rosie (who plays Dylan Blake) has had to extend her LOA whilst being grounded in Japan! Still, I can honestly think of worse places to be stuck! But, this is day five of no air-traffic…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Apr 20th, 2010 @ 10:02am
Category: Out of Character
Semi-LOA
Hi guys,
I know I should put this on the mailing list but I've honestly forgotten what the address for that is. >.> Anyway, this upcoming week is going to be very rough on me, I'm subbing five days on a class with a boy who throws chairs and my…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Eliza McAdams
Posted on: Sun Apr 18th, 2010 @ 1:00pm
Category: General News
Easter Break...
ALCON:
Hey guys, just a quick thing… I won’t have access to update JPs until Tuesday! So, that gives us all the Bank Holiday weekend off for a bit of down time. I’m not going to go through the formality of changing my status to LOA as I’ll still have…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Apr 1st, 2010 @ 12:51pm
Category: Out of Character
Posting Activity!
ALCON:
I’ve noticed that lately activity has dropped considerably. As a whole, we’re usually all pretty good at least keeping to the guidelines of one every two weeks, but not this time, guys!
There are four of us just in that limit but with only a day to spare. Now,…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 @ 2:13pm
Category: General News
Happy Birthday, Amanda!
ALCON
Just to wish Amanda, (our old First Officer and now our Civilian Consultant) Rowena Arkham, a Happy Birthday for today!
Congratulations!
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Mar 16th, 2010 @ 2:50pm
Category: General News
A Diplomatic Farewell...
ALCON:
Hello, everyone! Just a quick message to inform you that, unfortunately, Lieutenant Yvette LaFaal is leaving us. Too much work on at the moment and real life constraints means that Drew no longer has the time to keep up with the mission and its posts...
We wish him well…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Mar 13th, 2010 @ 5:40pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I just made a profile on Twitter called Gemberkoekje, not sure if any of you is into it or cares, but well, you can follow me and I can follow you if you want.
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Tue Mar 2nd, 2010 @ 11:12pm
Category: Out of Character
Happy Birthday, Rosie!
ALCON:
Just to wish Rosie (who plays Dylan Blake… our now new Chief Ops Officer) a happy Birthday today! Make a wish!
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Mar 1st, 2010 @ 2:15pm
Category: General News
Obsidian Fleet website!
ALCON:
Yellow!
For those players who aren’t Commanding Officers within the Fleet, just to let you know, the Obsidian Fleet website has been down since the weekend for purely external reasons. It turns out that a fire suppression system where the site is hosted malfunctioned and ruined the hardware. Other…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Feb 23rd, 2010 @ 3:52pm
Category: General News
Ranger's First Mission
ALCON:
Hey everyone…
Just to keep you all updated, we’re shortly to start our third official mission (first as the Ranger) and so I would like to direct you all to the mission briefing on the Simm tab at the bottom and also to the new database entry concerning the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Feb 16th, 2010 @ 2:00pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Moving On!
ALCON:
As you can now see from my last post, I have moved the latter part of this mission so that we have now docked at Starbase 362. Here, all Archimedes characters are to depart (including Kerr) and have some R&R before we get the next mission started. (THIS STARDOCK…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 10th, 2010 @ 4:06pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Happy Birthday, Karen!
ALCON:
Just a quick message to wish Karen (who plays Lieutenant Martin/Lieutenant Commander McAdams) a Happy Birthday all the way down under in OZ!
Happy 40th, Karen!
Hope you get everything you’ve wished for!
(P.S. She’s really only 32! And what a beautiful age that is!)
Author: Fleet Admiral Coltan Kerr
Posted on: Fri Feb 5th, 2010 @ 10:08am
Category: General News
Updates!
ALCON:
Just a few little pointers to keep everyone in the loop with everything:
Unfortunately, Ken, who was going to play the new First Officer, had to step down from the position due to real life situations. It’s a shame and I do wish him well with his future endeavours,…
Author: Fleet Admiral Coltan Kerr
Posted on: Sun Jan 31st, 2010 @ 4:53pm
Category: General News
New Site, New Ship, New Everything!
ALCON:
Right, crew... This is where I am throwing the whole thing wide open. Naturally, with a new ship, we're gonna need a new dedication plaque and motto! And that, my friends, is where I am recruiting you. The best suggestion, we'll use.
There'll also be an opportunity to recreate…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 @ 12:21am
Category: General News
Happy Birthday, Drew!
ALCON:
I just wanted to wish Drew (who plays Lieutenant Yvette LaFaal) a Happy Birthday for yesterday on behalf of the crew of the Archimedes.
I hope that you got everything you wished for!
Happy Birthday,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Jan 18th, 2010 @ 12:53pm
Category: General News
Ship Swap-Out
ALCON:
I have just heard back from the Task Force Commanding Officer, Commodore Drake Dean, that our request for a ship swap-out has been approved and, as of 28th January 2010, I’ll be able to select the new name of our Intrepid from an already pre-determined list.
Now, what does…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jan 7th, 2010 @ 1:48pm
Category: General News
Belated Christmas Party!
Hi guys,
The Christmas party I've been setting up IC can virtually start now for any who feel like participating. It's certainly not mandatory and some characters may find themselves without the time to attend but if you're bored and you want to do something frivolous, it'll be held on…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Eliza McAdams
Posted on: Sat Jan 2nd, 2010 @ 11:14pm
Category: General News
Goodbyes and Good Lucks!
ALCON:
Well, as the title suggests, it is a sad day for the Archimedes. Due to an arising conflict of an in-character sub-plot, both Lieutenants Drew O’Connell and Shalie Montgomery (now Lieutenant Commander Kaylis Kirana) have decided to leave the ship.
Discussing the situation around their departure won’t help much,…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Dec 23rd, 2009 @ 10:08am
Category: General News
Lieutenant Commander Kristianna Masakari, Executive Officer
ALCON:
It is with the sincerest of pleasures that I ask you to welcome our new Executive Officer, Lieutenant Commander Kristianna Masakari...
Since advertising the position less than a week ago, we have had many applicants, and Ken was the best man/El Aurian for the job!
I’m sure that you’ll…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Dec 21st, 2009 @ 8:28pm
Category: General News
Polaron Torpedo Image
ALCON:
Just in case you wanted to see an image of the Polaron torpedo and its inner workings, click the link on the LCARS Database tab. The Obsidian Wiki has now uploaded one.
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Dec 17th, 2009 @ 4:44pm
Category: General News
"Departures" and Christmas Cheer!
ALCON:
Unfortunately, due to the hour-glass of life, Amanda, who plays Commander Rowena Arkham, is stepping down from her position as Executive Officer. As with all of us at some point or other, finding the time to play this game can be hard. And, the hobgoblin of time has struck…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Dec 16th, 2009 @ 2:54pm
Category: General News
I'll be around
Hello fine crew I just wanted to let everyone know that this week 14-20 I will be working everyday except Wed. 12hr shifts so plz forgive me if I don't get to your post right away I will still check in daily and try to respond but if I don't…
Author: Ensign John Bradshaw
Posted on: Sun Dec 13th, 2009 @ 6:20pm
Category: Out of Character
Apologies!
ALCON:
Just a quick note to apologise for any lack of tags on my behalf these past couple of days. It's just been a mad weekend and a half, I'm afraid but everything should be back to normal so be prepared to be tagged back!!
Thanks.
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Dec 8th, 2009 @ 11:04am
Category: General News
Updates...
ALCON:
As you may have noticed, Commander Arkham (Amanda) is now on ELOA and doesn’t have a definitive date she is returning. So, we will be taking measures to bump Lieutenant Kevin Larkin, our Chief Science officer, up to Second Officer and temporarily replace her for the duration.
We will…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Dec 1st, 2009 @ 4:23pm
Category: General News
Departures and Celebrations!
ALCON:
Just a few points of news. Ensign Samantha Troy has decided to leave the ship after less than a month. Unfortunately, her resignation did not explain her reasons, and contact since has been unsuccessful. I only hope that she finds what she’s looking for elsewhere.
But, on a lighter…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Nov 30th, 2009 @ 11:03am
Category: General News
Obsidian Fleet's Ongoing Discussion
ALCON:
Quite some time ago, the Triad announced that they were opening a thread in the Obsidian Fleet’s forums on whether Romulus should explode as per the events depicted in the (not so) recent Star Trek movie. Now, this isn't a discussion on the merits of an alternate reality. Rather,…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Nov 27th, 2009 @ 5:07pm
Category: General News
Holo programs
Hey everyone,
As you just read, T'kaarch holo-programs have been added to the Archimedes' holodeck. I'm intending to offer these as light(er) entertainment, so when people have nothing to do, or maybe even to have trainings or parties in.
For the record: I haven't prethought the holo programs - if…
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Thu Nov 19th, 2009 @ 7:50pm
Category: General News
Polarons
Hey everyone,
I've been looking at and researching Polarons, and I've added a few pages to the Obsidian fleet, all info can be found from this link:
http://database.obsidianfleet.net/wiki/index.php/Polaron
Most of it is just basic stuff, but I'm hoping to expand it as I find out more.
Have fun :)
Author: Lieutenant Jimmy Cooper
Posted on: Tue Nov 17th, 2009 @ 3:39pm
Category: General News
Just Checking In
ALCON
How is everyone faring here on the Archimedes lately?
Naturally, as you all know, we’re just days away from posting up the new mission and getting on with it. BUT, if anyone would like to initiate a quick and short joint post with me or each other, then you’re…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Nov 11th, 2009 @ 2:11pm
Category: General News
Ensign Samantha Troy, Security Officer
ALCON:
Please give a warm welcome to our newest crew member Ensign Samantha Troy, played by yet another Emma, who is joining our Security department!! She has played Star Trek simms for years, but is looking for a fresh challenge and I hope that she finds that here with us…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Nov 2nd, 2009 @ 11:10am
Category: General News
Archimedes' Mission Two!!
ALCON:
Hurrah!! Shoreleave is nearly over as we are about to start the Archimedes’ second mission assignment. The mission, without giving too much away, will centre around the field testing of a new technology about to be rolled out across the Fleet. It’s called the Polaron torpedo.
You can find…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Oct 24th, 2009 @ 3:39pm
Category: General News
Greeting the Crew
Hello all my name is Marc Standley I will be playing John Bradshaw / Transporter Chief I'm still a little green behing the ears on the simming world I am also Paul Solberg on the USS Rook and Im enjoying it so far. Looking forward to simming with you all,…
Author: Ensign John Bradshaw
Posted on: Wed Oct 21st, 2009 @ 5:58pm
Category: Out of Character
Transporter Chief
ALCON
We have yet another addition to the crew of the Archimedes!
Ensign John Bradshaw is joining our Engineering team as Transporter Chief. He already comes highly recommended by one of our own crew and I am sure that he will enjoy it as much as the rest of us.…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Oct 20th, 2009 @ 10:52pm
Category: General News
Graduation of the Academy!
ALCON:
Please join me in congratulating our new Chief Medical Officer, Lieutenant Cailean Fox M.D. (played by Jarad) on his completion and of the Obsidian Fleet’s Medical specialised course... In record time, I might add! And with a score of 95%.
Well done!!
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Oct 10th, 2009 @ 1:42pm
Category: General News
Departures and Promotions!
ALCON:
Well, it seems to be a sad day for the Archimedes and her crew as we are losing two of our senior officers on the same day. However, let me assure you that neither leave the simm under a black cloud as in both cases, real-life priorities have overcome…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Oct 6th, 2009 @ 12:48pm
Category: General News
New Assistant Chief Engineer!
ALCON:
I’m not exactly sure what’s going on today, but we have yet another new officer join the Archimedes. Please welcome Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Dylan Blake (played by Rosie) to our Engineering department as the Assistant Chief Engineer to help out our very own Lieutenant Sheedy.
Welcome!!
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 @ 10:03pm
Category: General News
Chief Diplomatic Officer
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming our newest recruit, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Yvette LaFaal, played by Drew. She is joining us as our new Chief Diplomatic Officer and will join our ranks when we arrive at Earth.
Once she has posted aboard, please feel free to welcome her into the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 @ 3:10pm
Category: General News
From One Chapter to the Next!!
ALCON:
As the majority of you now know, this mission, Citadel, will shortly be coming to a close and we will very quickly be moving into the brief Shoreleave interim before striding forth with the next mission. A mission that will be completely different to the one we have just…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Sep 29th, 2009 @ 1:08pm
Category: Simm Announcement
New Chief Medical Officer!
ALCON:
Please welcome our new Chief Medical Officer, Lieutenant Cailean Fox! He comes to us as yet another CO of the Fleet and I for one am ecstatic that he has decided to join our ranks.
With this being the end our mission, we’ll try and work him in as…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Sep 16th, 2009 @ 12:44pm
Category: General News
Crew Departure
ALCON:
Unfortunately, Lieutenant Mabren (Kyle) has decided to leave the Archimedes. I am sure that you will all wish him well with whatever endeavours he decides to take up in the future. I will be writing for him as an NPC until a replacement applies.
Thanks for the effort, Kyle.…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 @ 8:45am
Category: General News
NPCs and Posting
ALCON:
I am not sure if you have noticed but I have decided to give everyone access to creating NPCs across all departments. This means that you can create and play a character in a completely different department to your own.
I don’t think that any of us are that…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Sep 9th, 2009 @ 7:53pm
Category: General News
Awards, Awards, Awards!!
It’s been a few months since we’ve handed out crew awards but with an influx of new crewmembers, and the quality of posts having greatly increased of late from all, I feel it is time to dish out the treats once again.
As you know, and if you don’t, I…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Aug 27th, 2009 @ 1:44pm
Category: General News
Ensign T'kaarch, Assistant Chief Science officer!
ALCON:
It must be the season for newcomers as I ask you once again to welcome another new face onboard the USS Archimedes!
Ensign T’kaarch joins us fresh to the Fleet as our new Assistant Chief Science officer. This is a great opportunity for not only him but for the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 @ 7:31pm
Category: General News
Petty Officer 3rd Class Vaxx, Operations Officer
ALCON
Please join me in welcoming another character to the Archimedes, our new Operations officer Petty Officer 3rd Class Vaxx.
Vaxx is a Ferengi which, I believe, could prove very interesting on board such a little ship. I personally have never played with a Ferengi and so am very much…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Aug 10th, 2009 @ 10:09am
Category: General News
Just a Note from your Captain!
ALCON:
Looking at the Saved Posts we have currently, I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for the massive increase in activity these past few weeks. August is typically the low point of most simms’ posting count what with children being home…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Aug 7th, 2009 @ 1:11pm
Category: Out of Character
June Unit of Merit Award!
ALCON:
Just another little trinket: We won the Bronze June Unit of Merit award again!! Here’s what they had to say:
[TG72-C] (U.S.S. Archimedes) The crew of the U.S.S. Archimedes has managed to pull through with good activity and content in spite of several LOAs, not too unusual at the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Jul 31st, 2009 @ 3:10pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Final Mission Stage and Lieutenant Sheedy
ALCON:
Can we please all welcome back our Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Skanda Sheedy, back from her LOA. We’ve missed her talent this summer and I for one am grateful she is able to continue with us!!
The proverbial is about to hit the fan now, plot-wise, as we eventually enter…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Jul 31st, 2009 @ 1:05pm
Category: General News
And Yet Another Couple
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming yet another “couple� onboard of the Archimedes. Anymore and we’ll have to start arranging singles nights!! ;o)
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Shalie Montgomery is filling our Chief Operations Officer position and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Andrew O'Connell our Chief Intelligence Officer position. They have both transferred…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 @ 5:47pm
Category: General News
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer!!
ALCON:
Please welcome aboard Ensign Eight of Eleven. He has assumed the responsibility of Assistant Chief Engineering Officer, and with Lieutenant Sheedy still on LOA, will be taking over as acting head for the time being. Please make him feel as welcome as I know you can.
He shall be…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Jul 13th, 2009 @ 10:03am
Category: General News
New Chief Flight Control Officer!!
ALCON:
Please welcome the second half to our new double act, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Ryan Warner, our new Chief Flight Control Officer…
Make sure that you stop by both of their bios and have a gander at their back-stories together. It should provide some interesting, and to say the least,…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Jul 8th, 2009 @ 10:07am
Category: General News
Assistant Chief Security // Tactical Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Kathryn Martin to our ranks… She is joining us as one half of a double act (her partner in crime will join us later in the week!) and they both come with a history of their own. She’ll be assuming the Assistant Chief Security/Tactical…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jun 25th, 2009 @ 10:14am
Category: General News
Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome our newest crewmember to the USS Archimedes, Ensign Raymond Billus. He joins our ranks as the Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer.
I hope that you all make him feel welcome.
OFF:
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Jun 21st, 2009 @ 7:42pm
Category: General News
Message from the Site Hosts
The server that your website is hosted on has been scheduled for routine maintenance. The specific maintenance involves extensive filesystem check (FSCK) of the server\'s hard drive partitions. While there are no current problems with this server, this service will act as preventative maintenance and significantly reduce the risk of…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 @ 12:14pm
Category: Website Update
Lieutenant Skanda Sheedy LOA
ALCON:
From today, for two weeks, Lieutenant Skanda Sheedy will be on LOA. If you have any questions or problems then please contact me or Commander Arkham.
Have a great week, guys!!
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Jun 15th, 2009 @ 9:04am
Category: General News
Lieutenant Jack Parsons
ALCON:
Due to his lack of commitment and activity over the past few months, Lieutenant Jack Parsons, our Chief Flight Control Officer, has asked to depart the Archimedes. This opens up the position for another character to join our ranks. We may continue using the character until a replacement can…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Jun 13th, 2009 @ 11:21am
Category: General News
Captain Coltan Lane
ALCON:
As of today, I have now been promoted to the rank of Captain. I can’t tell you what a privilege this is for me, and I have to admit, this has really given me the spur on to get this ship back to the posting levels we once maintained.…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Jun 7th, 2009 @ 8:26pm
Category: General News
LOA and Posts
ALCON:
Effective immediately, Commander Rowena Arkham will be on Leave of Absence for the duration of next week due to technical issues.
Also, posting has dropped considerably of late, and I was wondering if there is anything I could do to help with that. With my Second and now First…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri May 29th, 2009 @ 3:33pm
Category: General News
ELOA Status
Hi All,
Since I went on ELOA, you may have noticed that I continued to have posts being sent out on here -- I hope you guys enjoyed the reads by the way -- these posts were basically already written and just needed to be sent out at about the…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Wesley Kemmer
Posted on: Sat May 23rd, 2009 @ 11:31am
Category: Out of Character
Ensign Reed Darius, Assistant Chief Science Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome aboard our new Assistant Chief Science Officer, Ensign Reed Darius!! He comes to us with a wealth of experience and a fantastic biography. Be sure to check it out.
Make him feel as welcome as the rest of you.
OFF:
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri May 22nd, 2009 @ 10:59am
Category: General News
Ensign Turoc.
ALCON:
As you may or may not know, Ensign Turoc, our Assistant Chief Security and Tactical Officer has requested a transfer to a ship and position better suited to his character traits.
The Archies wish him well with any future endeavours that he undertakes.
OFF:
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri May 15th, 2009 @ 10:14am
Category: General News
ELOA: Lieutenant Commander Kemmer
ALCON:
Effective immediately, Lieutenant Commander Kemmer will be on Extended Leave of Absence until further notice.
Thank you.
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed May 6th, 2009 @ 8:44am
Category: General News
Awards Announcement
ALCON:
I have, as of right now, only recieved award nominations from one person. This is ridiculous. I shouldn't have to push you guys for this every month. I can dispense awards just as easily on my own, but it's more fun if you guys participate too. I will hold…
Author:
Posted on: Sun May 3rd, 2009 @ 8:32pm
Category: General News
Awards Reminder
ALCON:
Just a couple of quick notes on awards. Like I said earlier, I would like to have awards nominations in from all of the crew by tomorrow, but I will take them Friday at the absolute latest. I'm hoping to have awards out Sunday morning. All of you, for…
Author:
Posted on: Tue Apr 28th, 2009 @ 7:36pm
Category: General News
Awards Nominations
ALCON:
I apologize, but it completely slipped my mind this month that it's time for awards. I'd like to have nominations in by Wednesday if possible. This month, most of our crew is up for their 3 Month Citation, and they'll be awarded as your date passes.
CDR Rowena A.…
Author:
Posted on: Tue Apr 28th, 2009 @ 1:56am
Category: General News
The Golden Crown
ALCON:
Even though she's a small and lean ship, we have managed to squeeze in an officer's lounge onboard the Archimedes. You can find the description and image (as below) in the Ship's Tour section of the site. I look forward to reading posts held in it…
The Golden Crown…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Apr 22nd, 2009 @ 6:05pm
Category: General News
Zetari Skin...
I have had an additional skin made up for the Archimedes using the Zetari station skin… I am keeping the skin that our Chief Intelligence Officer created as the Default as it is more individual and unique for us, plus with the added bonus of it designed by one of…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Apr 19th, 2009 @ 10:39am
Category: General News
Officer's VIP Lounge
ALCON:
Hey guys… Hope everyone is well.
Even though she is a small vessel, I have been given permission to add an officer's VIP lounge on Deck 2. Somewhere a little more relaxed and comfortable than the mess. However, we now have the dubious task of naming it. Any takers…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Apr 17th, 2009 @ 1:02pm
Category: General News
Back in Business
ALCON:
I am now back to the land of technology, and I hope you have all had a fantastic weekend, like I have had.
Should any of you need anything, then you only need ask me.
Let's get back to this mission, shall we?? ;o)
Cheers,
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Apr 12th, 2009 @ 7:49pm
Category: General News
NPCs!!
ALCON:
Hey, guys…
As you can see, both myself and Amanda (Arkham) LOVE composing total posts solely using our NPC characters. Please, if you fancy it, I would love to see more posts fleshing out the not so spot-lit characters of the Archimedes. Not only is it fun, but writing…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Apr 8th, 2009 @ 2:23pm
Category: General News
Carter LOA
ALCON:
Our good counsellor, Ensign Lucy Carter, will be on LOA until the weekend.
OFF:
Lane
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Apr 5th, 2009 @ 9:32pm
Category: General News
March Awards!!
ALCON:
It gives me great pleasure to announce the following awards, chosen by you, the heart and soul of this great ship, for the month of March. Each one of you has done exceptionally well both in and out of character. This mission, our first, is truly incredible with even…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Apr 3rd, 2009 @ 2:32pm
Category: General News
Chief Diplomatic Officer
ALCON:
It's my great pleasure to announce the arrival of a new officer amongst our Archimedical ranks!! Lieutenant Sampson Foster will be reporting aboard shortly as our Chief Diplomatic Officer, and hope that he will feel as welcome as I know you can all make him.
He comes to us…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Apr 3rd, 2009 @ 9:05am
Category: General News
Awards Reminder
ALCON:
Thank you to all those people who have gotten their award nominations in. Those who have not yet done so have until tomorrow night at midnight to get your award nominations in if you have not already done so.
CDR Rowena A. Arkham
Executive Officer, USS Archimedes
Author:
Posted on: Mon Mar 30th, 2009 @ 2:37pm
Category: General News
Award Nominations
ALCON:
We're three days until the end of the month, and as of right now, we have only had one other person other than myself submit any nominations for awards. This is completely unacceptable.
The awards are a chance for you guys to recognize each other for the work you…
Author:
Posted on: Fri Mar 27th, 2009 @ 8:20pm
Category: General News
Chief Strategic Operations Officer
ALCON:
Please give an Archie welcome to the newest officer to join the ranks of the Nova Class, USS Archimedes. Our new Chief Strategic Operations Officer is Lieutenant Brendan Dernah. He comes to us with a wealth of experience both in and out of the Obsidian Fleet and will be…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Tue Mar 24th, 2009 @ 10:04pm
Category: General News
Monthly Crew Awards!!
ALCON:
With the end of the month upon us again, and with a little more experience and familiarity between us all, can you start casting your monthly crew awards now?? You'll have until the weekend to do so, so please make your opportunity to vote count.
Can I also take…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Mar 23rd, 2009 @ 10:52pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Happy Birthday, Amanda!!
ALCON:
Please join me in wishing our own Amanda Tracy (First Officer, Commander Rowena Arkham) a very Happy Birthday today!!
Many happy returns and I hope you got everything you wished for!!
OFF:
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 @ 5:01pm
Category: Out of Character
Ship Tour
ALCON:
I have uploaded some images into the site's Ship Tour section situated in the Archimedes tab. Descriptions are to follow, and not all departments have images… but it may go a little way in visualising the ship that we all serve on.
I hope you all have a good…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Mar 14th, 2009 @ 7:07pm
Category: General News
Obsidian's Wiki
ALCON:
We really are gaining notoriety!!
We have just been entered into the Obsidian Fleet's Wiki Database… Follow the link to see your ship.
http://database.obsidianfleet.net/wiki/index.php/USS_Archimedes
OFF:
Lane out
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Mar 14th, 2009 @ 10:08am
Category: General News
Bronze Unit of Merit award for the month of February!
ALCON:
Allow me to be the bearer of fantastic news for the weekend.
The Archimedes has just triumphed with the Bronze Unit of Merit award for the month of February… It's incredible news, especially considering that we've only just completed our first full month!!
This is what they had to…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Mar 13th, 2009 @ 9:04pm
Category: General News
Replacement characters
ALCON:
Please be advised that since we moved over to rpgresounce.net, several characters in your biographies (such as dashes and apostrophes) were not carried over but replaced with a square. If you could simply edit your bios to change them back, then that would be fantastic. I have gone through…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Mar 11th, 2009 @ 10:53pm
Category: General News
Three things...!!
ALCON:
Three major points of interest for the site as a whole…
The site is back up and running on a new host!! (http://www.archimedes.rpgresource.net) So please add this site to your Favourites.
And, our very own Lieutenant Commander Wesley Kemmer has done an absolutely fantastic job at composing the new…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Mar 8th, 2009 @ 12:45am
Category: General News
Awards and Thank Yous!!
ALCON:
Thank you very much for the award nominations, and I have to admit, all of you deserved one award or another. However, I want the awards to be hard-earned and so will limit the amount given at one time (unless in exceptional circumstances).
Please could we all congratulate:
Commander…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Mar 2nd, 2009 @ 1:58pm
Category: General News
Awards...
ALCON:
Please do not forget to cast your votes for the site awards by midnight tonight (GMT). I have only received nominations from two members of staff so far and as easy as it is for me to assign awards to whomever I see fit, I would ideally like it…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Feb 27th, 2009 @ 2:06pm
Category: General News
Award-reminders!!
ALCON:
With only two days to go, if you have not yet voted for the site awards, could you please submit your nominations at your earliest convenience before 00:00hrs Saturday?
Thank you and regards,
Lane
OFF
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 25th, 2009 @ 4:01pm
Category: General News
A Cadet No More!!
:ALCON:
Please can we all congratulate Ensign Turoc, our Assistant Chief Sec/Tac Officer, for graduating the Cadet Academy!! Well done to him for all the hard work he has put in to pass!!
:OFF:
Lane out.
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 25th, 2009 @ 8:59am
Category: General News
Crew Award Season!!
:ALCON:
Well, it is award season in Hollywood and, with it coming to the end of our first month here on the Arch, it is about time we started to consider our own awards. Each month, you will be asked to vote so it’s good to start getting into the…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Feb 19th, 2009 @ 11:50pm
Category: Simm Announcement
New email address...
:ALCON:
Just a quick note to let you know that, should you need to contact me, I have changed my default email address to shaundavies1982@googlemail.com
Great posting everybody, by the way!!
:OFF:
Shaun
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 18th, 2009 @ 5:22pm
Category: Out of Character
Commander Rowena Arkham
:ALCON:
It is with great and sincere pleasure that I announce the well-deserved promotion of our First Officer, Ms. Rowena Arkham!!
She is absolutely terrific to have aboard this simm, and both myself and our Task Group Commanding Officer feel it a fitting reward for her services to the Archimedes.…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 18th, 2009 @ 12:21am
Category: General News
Psych exam
Report from Ensign Carter
The following crew members have yet to report to me for their psychological examinations. I should respectfully request they attend my office at their earliest convenience:
Arkham
Shran
Turoc
Jackson
Mbren
Kemmer
chi-Trei
May I remind crew members that this examination is compulsory under the order…
Author: Lieutenant JG Lucy Carter
Posted on: Sun Feb 15th, 2009 @ 9:48pm
Category: General News
Chief Medical Officer
:ALCON:
Please all welcome aboard the new Chief Medical Officer, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Gustav Mabren.
With a CMO now onboard, as well as being checked out by Ensign Carter, you will now also need to report for a full physical with Lieutenant Mabren...
I hope you all welcome him to…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sun Feb 15th, 2009 @ 12:43pm
Category: General News
Two New Crewmembers!!
:ALCON:
Please welcome two new crewmembers to the USS Archimedes!!
Lieutenant Commander Wesley Kemmer as our Chief Intelligence Officer and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Ador Shran as our Chief Sec/Tac Officer.
They both come to us with a wealth of experience and I hope that you all welcome them aboard this…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Feb 13th, 2009 @ 6:56pm
Category: General News
Getting underway...
:ALCON:
Just a few pieces of news. As you’ve read with the posts concerning our current mission, we are joining the Citadel Task Force to assist the bringing of peace to a war-torn sector. Any and all information you need for this mission can be found in the Global Database…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 11th, 2009 @ 4:48pm
Category: General News
Non-Playing Characters
ALCON:
While en-route to the first mission’s destination is a fantastic time to start fleshing out your departments with NPCs. If you have any questions, then please contact either myself or Lieutenant Commander Arkham. Start getting creative!!
OFF:
Commander Coltan Lane
Commanding Officer
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Feb 9th, 2009 @ 4:21pm
Category: General News
Chief Operations Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome another addition to the crew of the Archimedes, Chief Warrant Officer (2nd Class) Mr. Sam Jackson as the ship’s Chief Operations Officer.
Mr Jackson comes to us with a WEALTH of experience and actually commands his own vessel within the Obsidian Fleet’s Task Force 21.
I am…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Feb 7th, 2009 @ 9:50pm
Category: General News
Upcoming Mission
ALCON:
As of today, I have now graduated the Obsidian Fleet’s Command Academy and the USS Archimedes has now been released from Restricted Independent Operations.
This now means that we are able to get underway with an authorised, genuine Starfleet mission. We already have one lined up that is joint…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Feb 6th, 2009 @ 8:04pm
Category: General News
Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome aboard Ensign Turoc as our new Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer. He comes from an Enlisted background and so, with Ensign Carter, will also be attending the Academy.
I hope that he finds a home here with us aboard the USS Archimedes and that you all welcome him…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Fri Feb 6th, 2009 @ 3:48pm
Category: General News
Chief Counsellor
ALCON:
Another new crewmember to join the ranks of the Archimedes is the Chief Counsellor, Ensign Lucy Carter. You may have already read her first personal log under the name Jane Doe. A little mix up but, it s all sorted now.
Ensign Carter is new to the Fleet and…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Wed Feb 4th, 2009 @ 11:44pm
Category: General News
To All New Staff Members
ALCON:
I am LCDR Arkham, the Archimedes' Executive Officer, and I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you all aboard. However, I warn you now--it is probably the last kind word you will ever hear from me. Please be advised, I'd like all new members of the staff to…
Author:
Posted on: Tue Feb 3rd, 2009 @ 10:43pm
Category: General News
Chief Flight Control Officer
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming aboard another new face, our new Chief Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Jack Parsons. He has transferred to us from the USS Horus. May he guide this ship well while he serves with us.
Once everyone has posted aboard in the next week…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Feb 2nd, 2009 @ 1:33am
Category: General News
Chief Science Officer
ALCON:
Please join me in welcoming our new Chief Science Officer, Ensign Kevin Larkin.
With the Nova Class primarily tasked for scientific research, Mr. Larkin will have his work cut out for him with the upcoming missions.
He will be posting himself aboard, shortly.
OFF
Lieutenant Commander Coltan Lane
Commanding…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Mon Feb 2nd, 2009 @ 12:33am
Category: General News
Chief Engineering Officer
ALCON:
Please welcome aboard our first and newest crewmember, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Skanda Sheedy.
She has assumed the position of Chief Engineering Officer. The Archimedes is a newer vessel and just about to embark on her shake-down cruise. I hope that what what she throws at the Chief, the Chief…
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Sat Jan 31st, 2009 @ 10:48am
Category: General News
Restricted Independent Operations
ALCON:
While her commanding officer completes his final Academy courses, the USS Archimedes is restricted to independent operations.
Newly refitted and with a new crew to serve her, she embarks upon a "shakedown cruise" to test her systems and their capabilities.
OFF
Lieutenant Commander Coltan Lane
Commanding Officer
USS Archimedes
Author: Captain Elsie Halliwell
Posted on: Thu Jan 29th, 2009 @ 2:20pm
Category: Simm Announcement