Post by FMar J Weslynes on Jan 14, 2006 12:47:48 GMT -5
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United Forces Weekly Newsletter
est. 2/1/05
volume 1 issue 23
members no charge
Non members 1/2 silver pressed lat.
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Simulations
Live sims
Mondays
USS New York NCC 71868
Co Eviess Radaik XO Magus Stevenson
Galaxy class
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific time.
Needed crew: All assistant postings
Marines and Fighter pilots.
Tuesdays
USS Aryes NCC 81204
Co Sowren Tirina XO T'Lar
Sovereign Class
8:30 P.M. Eastern, 7:30 P.M. Central, 6:30 P.M. Mountain, and 5:30 P.M. Pacific time.
Needed crew: Ops, Helm, Engineering all assistant postings.
Marines and fighter pilots
Wednesdays
101st Marine Pathfinders
Marine dedicated ground simulation.
CO Keith Fox XO Sandra P Iverson
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.
Needed crew: Marines and Fighter pilots
Fridays
USS Pegasus NCC 25347
Marine Battle cruiser/carrier Kennedy Class.
Co Fleet General J. Weslynes XO Colonel Hook
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.
Needed crew: Sci officer, Marines and fighter pilots Versatile officer.
Saturdays
USS Frontier NCC 11385
Titan Class
Co Admiral Charan Taylar XO Kenneith M Basal
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 9:00 P.M. Central, 8:00 P.M. Mountain, and 7:00 P.M. Pacific.
Needed crew: Versatile officer marines, fighter pilots all assistant postings.
Board simulations
USS Vindicator NCC 16052
Patton Class
Co Colonel Qlb Keraz XO Pending
All crew and ship activity takes place on the boards it is suggested that the crew check in daily to see if their character needs to post.
Needed crew: XO, Tac officer, Marines
USS Terrasect NCC 70000
Terrasect class
Co Flt Admiral J Harsting XO Commander Zarabeth Xikoritzam
All crew and ship activity takes place on the boards it is suggested that the crew check in daily to see if their character needs to post.
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Ship News
USS New York NCC 71868
The New York continues onto the Science Station at Aldebran II. They are still investigating the murders. Captain Eviess Radaik called a meeting of the senior officers to discuss the know facts and to try to discover a plausible answer.
After the meeting everyone was dismissed and she has received several reports and ideas about this. The scientists and Ambassador remain restricted to quarters until their safety can be assured
USS Aryes NCC 81204
They were able to return the Orb to Bajor and then escorted the Vedek to the Temple for the permanent placement of the orb. While in route to the temple they were attacked by Cardassians. They were able to defeat the attackers and continued to the temple. Where the Orb now safely resides.
101st Marine Pathfinders
Now that the war is over the task of rebuilding, and reorganization is at hand. The 101st were given the task to build a garrison, hospital. While they were accomplishing this task. They were attacked by a group of leftover TFA troops. And a strange occurrence took place where a portal opened and troops came out.
During the battle a bomb was used that produced a flash of light. The XO was blinded and is now receiving treatment at a star
base.
USS Pegasus NCC 25347
The Pegasus has completed her mission and is now preparing to leave the Qualor system. They discovered that a Ferengi, working with a rouge Lyran was attempting to get Federation technology. In addition the station manager was turning a blind eye and cut back on patrols of the yard.
Before leaving the Pegasus had the station manager taken into custody and reinstating the necessary patrols for security.
USS Frontier NCC 11385
What should have started off as a routine easy mission soon changed with the appearance of the Ambassador, who must rival the others for being difficult award. The crew and Admiral Taylar did everything they could to keep her comfortable.
With the Ambassador planet side, they began the next phase of the mission which is to deliver medical supplies and scientific aid.
Board sims
USS Vindicator NCC 16052
The ground forces on Talnoc II which began as a regular training mission in the toughest Marine facility known. Turned into more then simple training when they were attacked by Lyrans. An intense battle followed this bold attack and they were defeated.
The ground forces then began the grim task of clean up, while Captian Dorius began to transport the wounded. Under Captain Dorius direction, the only ones remaining on the surface are a few officers. All equipment, weapons, and the fallen comrades have been transported to the Vindicator.
USS Terrasect NCC 70000
Has picked up her new executive officer on Starbase 10, and then immediately set out for the Typhoon expense. Where they have a mission dealing with first contact. This is an exciting time since this is the first new contact mission given to the United Forces.
His ship was designed for this purpose and has many features other ships lack. In the cargo hold they have medical supplies to be used for trade.
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New Recruits
The USS Vindicator welcomes three (3) new recruits.
A Klingon male, Sgt Kol'rah who will serve as a combat marine
A Human female, 1st Lt. Amy Romberger who will become the new CMO.
A Gorn Male, Slithiharzcrede, who's rank and post will be assigned.
The USS Terrasect welcomes a Romulan Exchange officer. A female Lt jg, Ael Hheinia who hails from Romulas, and will have the post of Aeng.
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Fleet News
As we approach the first anniversary of the United Forces, we on the command staff want to thank every one of our members for being with us. Without you there is no United Forces, so we value each one of you. If there is anything you need, want to discuss, or simply to hang out, we look forward to seeing or hearing from you. We are never too busy.
From the desk of Flt Admiral Harsting
Hello,
I hate to write addresses like this. However, it is something that must be written and said to the members of this establishment, to ensure that I, Fleet General Weslynes, or Command Staff members are willing to help any member in need.
It has never been, nor never will, be the decision that a United Forces member is not permitted to participate in another sim group. To state such a regulation would be asinine, immature, and blatantly against the nature of the United Forces. However, the Command Staff, as of late, has been receiving several complaints from members regarding the solicited act of recruiting during United Forces Sanctioned sims for other groups, as well as in the Recruit Room from members of the United Forces.
Now, however it members may view it, the United Forces Recruit Room Chat is for the UF to recruit members for the United Forces. Our sims are for entertainment, fun, and simming. Not for other groups, or members of other groups to recruit for their group from our sanctioned activities (sims and recruit room). This is, as the United Forces deems (and any other reputable group deems) as unethical, and against policy.
If any member is harassed by any other member, or person representing another group outside of the United Forces engages that member for recruit activities inside United Forces Sanctioned Events or Locations in the future, or past, please contact me, Fleet General Weslynes, or any other Command Staff member as soon as possible. We will see to it that this uncouth and irrational action is not repeated within the sanction of the group that houses that member.
Again, I am sad to have to write such an address, however, I hope that it clears up the issues that are plaguing our group.
Thank you all,
Fleet Admiral James Harsting
From the Desk of Flt General Weslynes
Hello,
I wanted to add at this time my feelings on this. We are doing all we can to find out who is doing this. However, we need to have proof if you receive an IM, or email, where you are being recruiting for another group we ask that you log it. Then send in the entire log. This way we can approach the other group with the lM or Email, if asked for proof.
I want to thank the members of the United Forces. To date their has been no complaints from the Command Staff of other groups concerning our members participating in this unethical practice.
Thank you all,
Flt General Jenina Weslynes
Founder of the UF
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New Beginnings - The United Forces
I left off mentioning we would have a Naval branch. General Levy was reluctant to go in this direction. He wanted an entirely all Marine star trek sim group. After several meetings lasting a few hours each. We decided to try the Naval division.
My thesis was that the Marines like the Navy can't do it all. Sure we could get ships and be able to pilot them, use all the Naval equipment, along with the Marine equipment. But the same fact remains one military branch can't do it all.
Is their a history of Marines in Star Trek?
In the original series, Marines were found often in the background and hardly ever seen.
In DS9, we find Marines in a more prominent war because of the Dominion war.
In Enterprise, we find Marines again.
Why weren't the Marines given a more prominent role? All research leads to the following.
In the development of Star Trek it was decided that the Ships would be featured more.
Scenes where there were battles would be spaced based. For a more spectacular effect camera wise.
Gene Roddenberry was a dedicated Navy man and came from a Naval family. So for him it was natural that the Navy have a more active role. Especially since they normally don't.
Also I've been asked if there Star Fleet forces such as Army, Air, ocean, force. To date I haven't found any. If any of you have one please let me know the source. Thanks.
What was happening a year ago. As you see a lot of research, meetings almost everyday, constant IM's between the founding group of officers. There was so much to do and to be honest we were enjoying it as hard as it was.
By this time we had most of the CS in place. And the various departments were being planned and who would head them. We were interviewing many of the well known and respected simmers out there for staff placement. Each one, who entered had to be voted on and accepted by a majority of the CS.
Our boards were officially opened on January 12, 2005. During the next few days we decided on the color scheme, content, layout, of the boards. Also it was at this time former Flt Adm Crystal Stuart, asked for and was given the ok to start a board sim. The USS Vindicator, the other ships which would definitely enter were the USS Pegasus, and the USS London.
The days seemed to be racing towards our start date of Feb 1.
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Interview
The officer chosen for this is done entirely at random. This week we place Captain Sowren Tirina Co of the USS Aryes NCC 81204.
Captain Sowren Tirina
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:04 AM]: Good morning Captain Tirina. How are you today?
Sowren Tirina [10:05 AM]: I am well Ma'am. How are you?
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:05 AM]: You have been chosen to be this weeks newest victim for the interview.
Sowren Tirina [10:06 AM]: ::smiles:: Ok I am ready
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:06 AM]: Good I'll try to make this as painless as possible.
Sowren Tirina [10:07 AM]: ::smiles:: Ok Thank you for that then.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:08 AM]: Your the captain of the USS Aryes. Your ship joined our fleet almost a year ago. What has been your impression since then of this fleet.
Sowren Tirina [10:10 AM]: This fleet has been the best one that the Aryes has been a part of. I am glad that the ship and I are here. I love being part of the UF. Everyone treats each other like family, you can't find such a close nit fleet like this one.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:11 AM]: What has been your most challenging mission to date with the United Forces?
Sowren Tirina [10:14 AM]: The most challenging would be when we went through the worm hole. We crash landed on a planet that had these lifeforms that drained all power from the ship. In order to get out of there alive, we had to drain there power using our tractor beam in a different way to open another worm hole but winded up back in time. We had to make sure we didn't disrupt the time line, only to come home with a damaged ship and an ambush that destroyed the first Aryes. I had to do a lot of moral boosting by then. I have a great crew and we got through it.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:16 AM]: Why did you join Star Fleet? And what do you hope to take with you and leave behind?
Sowren Tirina [10:26 AM]: I joined so that I could do more. Being in Star Fleet gives me the chance to do more for my planet and the entire galaxy then being on Bajor and in the militia. I hope to bring excitement and change throughout the Federation and elsewhere and leave a legacy that has generations learning of what we did as a fleet to bring peace to the different planets and its cultures.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:27 AM]: What is the average day like for the captain of the Aryes?
Sowren Tirina [10:33 AM]: My average day starts with a good cup of Bajoran tea with kava, followed by reading all the reports and making changes and notations. I take a walk throughout the ship to talk to a few crew members and get their opinions or suggestions on what would make the Aryes an even better ship. I also do ship inspections, which is important to me. I then go back to my office and read mail, meet with various officers and plan my missions.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:34 AM]: What did you do before entering Star Fleet and did this assist you in preparing for life in Star Fleet
Sowren Tirina [10:39 AM]: I was in the Bajoran militia and I loved it. Being in the militia certainly did prepare me for Star Fleet. I sort of knew what to expect and had more discipline than some of the cadets there.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:40 AM]: Now for off duty what are your interest and hobbies?
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:41 AM]: And do they assist you as an officer
Sowren Tirina [10:43 AM]: ::smiles:: I have quite a few. I love to read and sometimes do some needlework. Needlework helps me have more patience with things. ::giggles a bit:: I also like to read and go hunting for fun. Hunting keeps my eyes and mind sharp. I believe that whatever anyone is interested in or hobby they may have helps them.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:45 AM]: Now on a personal level. Do you have a special someone in your life, or beginning to date anyone.
Sowren Tirina [10:47 AM]: ::chuckles:: I had a date with Lt. Tim Hunter. We had a great time and we plan on seeing each other more. So I guess I would say yes I have someone special in my life right now.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:47 AM]: Best wishes you like me need those wishes. ::smiles::
Sowren Tirina [10:48 AM]: ::smiles:: Yes and thank you
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:48 AM]: Is there anything you would like to see added, changed, or removed from the United Forces.
Sowren Tirina [10:49 AM]: No. I wouldn't change anything about this fleet. This is a great fleet.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:50 AM]: Thank you very much and that wasn't so painful. ::laughing::
Sowren Tirina [10:51 AM]: No, it wasn't. It was a great interview thank you.
Jenina Weslynes1 [10:51 AM]: Have a wonderful day Captain.
Sowren Tirina [10:51 AM]: You too General.
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Alien corner
Ferengi on Star Trek: The Next Generation
The Ferengi are a humanoid race who's home world is Ferenginar. Ferenginar is a class M planet, who has almost constant rain. They have developed 178 words to describe rain. As a result all their architecture is designed with this in mind. An example, is typical house which is dome-shaped, with a narrow doorless entrance.
The distinguishing features of this race include the skin which is orange cast, based on the color of their blood. They have enlarged skulls, wrinkled nose with sharp pointed teeth. Which they file to maintain that appearance. They are shorter and stockier build than humans. However the most notable feature is their large ears, referred to as lobes with highly sensitive hearing. This is a highly sensitive area and is used for erotic purposes as well. It is said you can tell how good a businessman someone is by the size of their lobes. They also have a four lobed brain making telepathic communication almost impossible for most of the telepathic races.
They were first noticed by the Federation in the 2364. Their entire culture is based on capitalism to an extreme. Even home life is based on this belief, including religion. Woman in this society is totally submissive to the male, even clothing is for women is denied. Woman totally serve the male up to and including chewing his food.
When dealing with a Ferrengi its wise to remember that his overall reason is profit and self interest. As a result any form of organized labor is rejected, and things like sick pay, vacation, overtime, etc., is not seen.
*Interesting Trek fact - Originally the Ferrengi were supposed to replace the Klingons as an enemy. However it soon became they didn't pose the threat first imagined. Here is an artist rending of how Ferrengi looked
Andrew Probert concept art
Clearly showing them as fierce looking. This is quite a difference from the Furring we have grown to love.
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Board News
The last count of the boards was at 4:30 P.M. EST on Jan 5, 2006. This weeks count was taken at 8:30 A.M. on Jan 13, 2006. When doing the counts I leave out the board sims based on the face this is how they sim.
The total number of new postings increased form 4,126 to 4,361. For a total increase of 235 postings of the live sims and general areas. Great work.
The USS New York took first position with a total of 45 postings.
The USS Pegasus came in second place with a total of 39 postings.
Congraduations to both ships.
In the general areas:
Three members entered their character bios.
Lance Corporal Christopher Dillon of USS Frontier
Lt jg Tarkel London of USS Pegasus
Ensign J'Den of USS Aryes
Two members took on the challenge of the scenario's.
LCpl Dillion of the USS Frontier
Lt jg Inid Kiara of the USS Aryes.
Members who completed the 8 scenarios this week
Lt jg Inid Kiara of the USS Aryes.
Members who attended the training center.
LCpl Dillion of the USS Frontier
1st Lt Elizabeth Young of the USS Pegasus
1st Sgt Stallings of the 101st Marine Pathfinders.
Members who had an announcement earlier this week.
LCpl Justin Kinsley of the USS New York and Ensign Kwin Spiritwalke of the USS Aryes. Were married in a simple Bajoran ceremony attended by family. We wish you the very best and a long happy life together.
Our website hits have reached 7,648 very nice indeed.
We informed our membership that there is a new addition to our website found on the front page. Its called, Central Core. Which is a star trek listing for the top sites based on votes.
You vote by clicking on the Central Core link, then looking for our group and clicking on that. You can vote once a month. Our current ranking with Central Core is number one. YAY Thats number one out of 250 groups listed. If you would like to see us at the number one spot follow this link. Central Core Top Trek Sites .
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Trek Humor
20 Plots You'll Never See on Star Trek: The Next Generation
The Enterprise encounters a mysterious energy field, and they've seen it many times before.
The Enterprise successfully ferries an alien VIP from one place to another without incident.
The Enterprise visits a remote outpost of scientists and they are all OK.
Picard, Riker, and Data visit the Holodeck and it works perfectly.
Captain Picard has to make a difficult decision about a less advanced people, but the Prime Directive makes it easy.
A power surge on the bridge is correctly diagnosed as a faulty capacitor by a well-trained engineering staff using common diagnostic equipment.
The officers of the Enterprise encounter a new lifeform, which later turns out to be a common, well-known lifeform who was wearing a funny mask as a joke.
A major emergency happens near the Enterprise, but fortunately some other ships in the area are able to deal with it.
The Enterprise kicks in warp speed and hits a large planet coming from the right that they didn't see in time.
The crew if the Enterprise is struck by a mysterious illness, but the cure is found in the well-stocked sickbay storeroom.
Geordie looks at something through his electronic eye band and realizes he hasn't the faintest idea what he is looking at.
While being attacked by Romulans, Picard orders warp speed and the Enterprise stalls and won't start up without a call to AAA.
Data is passed over for promotion because he cannot understand the most basic nuances of what people are saying to him.
Wesley Crusher gets beat up by his classmates for being a geek and he has to start making friends his own age for a change.
Counselor Troi makes an analysis that states something other than that which is blindingly obvious.
A mysterious being composed of pure energy tries to enter the Enterprise's computer but finds out it didn't bring the right plugs along.
Riker falls in love with a woman on a planet he visits, gets her pregnant accidentally, and winds up having to marry her and he gets court martialed.
The officers are beamed down to a planet called "Paradise" where everyone is happy all of the time. Eventually, they find out that everything is just as it seems - it's really a neat place to live!
The Enterprise is involved in a time warp experience and does NOT wind up in the 20th century.
Captain Picard, Riker, and Data are captured by a superior intelligence, who apologizes for the mistake and does not put them on trial.
This week we thank www.sjtrek.com/trek/humour/20PlotsYoullNeverSeeOnTNG/