Post by FMar J Weslynes on Mar 3, 2006 11:48:51 GMT -5
FEBRUARY 26, 2006 STARDATE: 63156.16
United Forces Weekly Newsletter
Est. 2/1/05
Volume 1 issue 24
Members no charge
Non members 1/2 silver pressed lat.
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Simulations
Live Sims
Sundays
USS Expedition NCC 76227
Co Capt.Edward Dean XO Pending
Nova Class
8:00 P.M. EST, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, 5:00 P.M. Pacific time zones
Needed crew: All assistant postings
Marines and Fighter pilots.
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
10:00 P.M. Eastern, 7:30 P.M. Central, 6:30 P.M. Mountain, and 5:30 P.M. Pacific time.
Needed crew: Ops, Helm, CMO, and 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: 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: Marines and Fighter pilots
Board simulations
USS Vindicator NCC 16052
Patton Class
Co Colonel Qlb Keraz XO Pending
Needed crew: TAC, XO, Marines and Fighter pilots
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
USS Terrasect NCC 70000
Terrasect class
Co Flt Admiral J Harsting XO Commander Zarabeth Xikoritzam
Needed crew: Marines and Fighter pilots
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
As of 2/25/2006 00:00 hrs EST.
USS Expedition NCC 76227
The crew of the Expedition has been dealing with an alien presence that uses mind control. The Alien that they found is in sickbay, under constant guard, but apparently the alien presence had set its sites on the Expedition crew. From reports, their Chief Medical officer, and Captain Cordello had fallen prey to their mind control. A phased discriminator was devised by their Operations officer, and apparently restored the two. The Expedition continues it mission, we wish them luck.
USS New York NCC 71868
The New York patrols as it waits for its Romulan counterpart to assume the duties. With the Klingon Bird of Prey laying in wait in the KNZ. A Romulan freighter, damaged, and drifting into Klingon space, sent out a distress call, fortunately the New York was there for the rescue. There was a report of an energy signal sneaking by the still under repair Listening Post. Has the New York been misled?
USS Aryes NCC 81204
The Aryes has successfully established contact with a new species. Unfortunately, their response was to “Back Off”. Although not the friendliest of contacts, there was no weapons exchanged, as the Aryes complied with their wishes. Let’s hope this mission can be salvaged to a more desirable result.
101st Marine Pathfinders
The fighting 101st lived up to their names on Starbase 117. The 101st got caught in an old fashioned bar room brawl with a rival marine division. If that didn’t cause enough problems, an errant probe crashed in the Starbase causing total pandemonium. Reports of a gas expelled onto the station, killing at least 70 marines. Also the USS Iris has been hijacked, and her control override has been locked out. Let’s hope the 101st didn’t suffer any major losses.
USS Pegasus NCC 25347
The Pegasus is still escorting the alien ship, and gathering more information. The aliens appear searching for a planet. After several non evasive scans, and picking up a transmission, their destination appears to be Arbazan 3, and there is another ship. Arbazan 3 has been disputed for almost a century by the Breen, obviously as a staging area for invasion. Netherless, Arbazan 3 is not aligned with the Federation, and is inhabited by at least 1 billion in a pre warp civilization. The Pegasus will continue following the aliens, and finding out what’s their motive.
USS Frontier NCC 11385
At Starbase 234 receiving much needed repairs, the crew has liberty, and resting for their next mission.
Board Sims
USS Vindicator NCC 16052
The Vindicator crew is having a wonderful dinner celebration for their recent exploits on Tolnac II. There were several promotions that will be covered below. Job well done Vindicator.
USS Terrasect NCC 70000
The Terrasect has entered Nygean Space, and has come face to face with a ship under attack. The attackers using anti-matter plasma weapons are formable foes against the Terrasect, but the Ablative Armor is proven its worth. Lets all keep the Terrasect in our prayers as she battles an unknown enemy.
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New Recruits
Cadet Davis Corley a human os stationed on USS Aryes as a Helsman..
Petty Officer First Class Louise Brook Xander HiQa'Ri who signed on to the Terrasect. She will post in engineering
Olivia Grant a human who hails form Earth has joined the 101st Marine Pathfinders.
Jayson Bond A marine who hails form Earth has joined the 101st Pathfinders.
Resignations
First Sgt Stallings of the 101st Pathfinders. Due to real life commitments, we wish him well
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Promotions/Transfers
Ga'Lar of the 101st has been promoted to 1st Sgt congratulations Ga’Lar and lots of luck. Well done.
Cadet Will Donaldson of the USS Aryes is now an Ensign. Congradulations and best of luck. Well done
Lance Corporal Justin Kinsley, of the USS Vindicator was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Also he will be posting as ships MXO. Congratulations
Lt Junior Grade Candela Montag of the USS Vindicator was promoted the rank of full Lieutenant…Congratulations.
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The Newest Captain:
James Cordello
By Lt Vanessa A Lucifel
Those who know me know I have a full plate. So it’s natural I would do interviews as well. For my first interview, I have chosen the United Forces newest Captain, James Cordello. Mr. Cordello is like most good simmers, a multiple personality (more then one character). He also plays Ensign Joshua Cordello.
Cadet V Yates: Welcome
Mickydred1: Greetings
Cadet V Yates: OK, your character is Captain James Cordello of the Expedition
Mickydred1: Yes, I also have another character, Ensign Joshua Cordello...TAC officer aboard the Pegasus; He is Captain Cordello's cousin
Cadet V Yates: Understood, you are in command of the UF newest starship. Any thoughts on that?
Mickydred1: Well, it's an excellent ship, strong and powerful and its crew is great. I enjoy it greatly and couldn't ask for more
Cadet V Yates: Were you surprised to land the command of the Expedition?
Mickydred1: I was surprised at the UF's tardiness. I presented the thought to the officials and they answered very diligently. They asked me to get some more crew and thus I did. It wasn't that much after when the ship was entered
Cadet V Yates: Was it hard coming up with a good crew?
Mickydred1: It was at times, painstaking. Other times it was effortless. It depends on if the recruit is really interested in taking upon a position or not and of course if that person enjoys simming. If they don't, then why bother taking a position.
Cadet V Yates: The Expedition is a special ship. Even the mission it first embarked on seems to carry a lot of interesting SIMS. Does the fact that the Expedition size makes any difference?
Mickydred1: Well, the crew is large compared to the other Sims but it wasn't always that way. We have progressed. It doesn't depend, however, on the size of your crew or your ship for that matter; it depends on how much effort each officer put into the sim. On the expedition you'll find nothing less than that.
Cadet V Yates: Sounds like a great ship to serve aboard. As far as Ensign Joshua Cordello, how he fitting in his role on the Pegasus
Mickydred1: I believe he's been a great officer but I would like him to serve a more asking role. I want him to contribute to the SL more
Cadet V Yates: Any future plans for character development for either character? Or you prefer not to let the cat out of the bag?
Mickydred1: You can bet on seeing Joshua with Tory, his ex fiance. But instead of romance, they'll be discussing....other matters
Cadet V Yates: Ok One last question. Something I thought I would add to the interviews. In all the Generations of Star Trek you've seen, who's your favorite Character, and why?
Mickydred1: Well, I'd have to say Captain Janeway; she's sort of a role model towards me. She is the first person to welcome the Borg and actual understand them as not enemies, but as normal people. She struck against the odds and did bring her crew back in one piece. She's persistent, a great captain, and a loving person.
Cadet V Yates: Good pick indeed. Thank you Captain Cordello and Ensign Cordello for your time.
Mickydred1: Of course
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WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
From the Command Staff
Many of you know the characters Captain Cordello and his cousin Joshua Cordello. Or maybe you know him as Mickydred1. They will be leaving the United Forces effective immediately. His XO will take over command at his request.
The reason for his departure is the untimely and sudden death of his mother. Our hearts and prayers are with him.
Captain Cordello, Lt JG Joshua Cordello, God speed and May the burden you carry lighten. Be well.
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This weeks Birthdays
Colonel Qlb Keraz of the USS Vindicator.
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Fleet News
Go Navy!
Greetings Members!
This is Fleet Admiral Harsting, bringing news for the United Forces. I have revived the Naval Academy. If anyone would like to join in; whether it is to learn a new department, hone your RP skills, or even to refresh your memory about a department, please contact me. I am on often, and if I am away, leave a message, or email me. I respond to all emails and IMs I receive.
This academy, hopefully, will help raise the standard of Role Playing, and our overall group. The academy, being reopened, has also brought our Academy Ship, the Defiant Class USS Endeavor, out of the moth balls.
If you are seasoned, and would like to participate as an instructor, please email me as I am now taking applications for instructors. I would be happy for any assistance I can be provided with.
Thank you,
Fleet Admiral Harsting
Naval Commandant, United Forces
Naval Academy Commandant
Commanding Officer, USS Terrasect
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To boldly go worldwide.
Have you ever asked yourself, how many people know about our group? Well apparently, the word is spreading. Sure we’re in web rings, and site links from here to Babel, but these are specialty sites.
Well we’re on Search engines as well, but that doesn’t compare to one of the most used online resources in the world. Yes ladies, and Gentlemen, we’re in Wikipedia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simming_Organization
Now I know your wondering how big this is. Well look at it this way, every time someone queries Simming Group, they will see on the bottom, Star Trek: United Forces, as an active simming group. Which to me, I must agree, and if this exposure has any repercussions, it will be additional members.
BTW – I use Wikipedia at work…..ALOT!
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The Class of 2385
I’m late for the Anniversary, but here’s a list supplied by General Jenina Weslynes of the original United Forces members who have made 1 year, or better.
January 2005
Fleet General Jenina Weslynes founded the United Forces Jan 3, 2005
Rear Admiral Kenneith M Basal
Fleet Admiral Jim Harsting
Commander and CMO of the Frontier Analasa Sonhi
Marine Captain Andrus Elbrun
Lt Vanessa Lucifel
Admiral Charan Taylar
Colonel Tarrgh
Captain Zarlena Dorius
February 2005
Major Arishela
Colonel Fox
Captain Eviess Radaik
Colonel Keraz
Captain Sowren Trinia
This will be a monthly series, as we celebrate our 1st year.
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Alien Corner
Breen
The Breen are a reclusive, yet powerful, warlike humanoid race, native to the planet Breen in the Alpha Quadrant. Humanoid civilization. The Breen home world is a frozen wasteland. Because of its extremely cold climate, the Breen have no blood. To protect themselves from the heat of other environments, they often wear completely sealed, refrigerated suits. Their ships employ biological technology and are armed with disrupter-type weaponry. The Breen have also developed a sophisticated cloaking technology. The Breen were regarded as politically non-aligned until 2375 when they allied themselves with the Dominion, during the Dominion war, and conducted a devastating attack against the city of San Francisco on Earth. The Breen are not empathically detectable by Betazoid. Pregnancy at a young age is a common occurrence in Breen society. The Romulans have a saying: "Never turn your back on a Breen."
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Board news
Last weeks count was taken at 4:19 pm. on Feb 19, 2006. This week’s count was taken at 3:42 pm Feb 25, 2006. When doing the counts I leave out the board Sims for a counting of sim placement based on the fact this is how they sim. And would be unfair to the live Sims.
The total number of new postings increased from 4,587 to 5,982. For a total increase of 1,395 postings of the live Sims and general areas. Great work.
Ship counts
These are the live Sim Ship log count
Ship Name
This Week
Difference
Pegasus
770
78
New York
698
74
Frontier
498
28
101st Pathfinders
321
12
Aryes
243
6
Expedition
72
3
2602
201
General board areas
Scenarios
Lt Candela Montag has now moved into the group of officer who has completed all 8 scenario's well done Lt.
Ensign David Foster has now moved into the group of officer who has completed all 8 scenario's well done Ensign.
Members Announcements
Lt Vanessa Ann Lucifel and Lt Candela Montag will be working jointly on 3d CGI projects for the United Forces.
Lt Lucifel is currently able to make 3D renders of characters, and has recently made Starfleet uniforms for female characters, as well as all Naval Rank pips, and combadge. She is also able to create only uniformed renders of these races.
· Human
· Vulcan
· Romulan
· Betazoid
· Orion
The same holds true for males, but no uniforms yet, she will keep us all posted on future additions.
Lt Montag, will begin working on 3D CGI modeling of starships. She must learn the entire software so this will take time. Those who work with 3D, or would like to, the programs used are totally free. If you are interested please contact either Lt Lucifel, or Lt Montag.
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Website news
As of 2:30 pm, on Feb 25, 2006 the website had 9,269 visitors.
The academy ship USS Endeavor has been re commissioned and is now listed on the website
101st Marine Pathfinders
USS Philadelphia Marine Ground Sim
UFMV 68028* is now listed on the website this ship is for the use of the 101st.
Trek Trivia is back, and don’t forget the UF has its own sanctioned pips for members wishing to use them on the boards.
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Humor
Contributed by Marine Captain Andrus Elbrun
Top 10 Worst Starfleet names and registries
10. U.S.S. Answer NCC 42
9. U.S.S. Pickup NCC 52
8. U.S.S. Satan NCC 666
7. U.S.S. Friday NCC 13-8
6. U.S.S. Oldsmobile NCC 442
5. U.S.S. James Bond NCC 007
4. U.S.S. Rescue NCC 911
3. U.S.S. Ivory NCC 99 44/100
2. U.S.S. George Orwell NCC 1984
1. U.S.S. Beverly Hills NCC 90210
Star Trek Various Jokes