Post by FMar J Weslynes on Mar 6, 2006 8:49:01 GMT -5
MARCH 5, 2006 STARDATE: 63175.34
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 Expedition is dealing with an alien species named the Fradqua, and their visitor on board, a Gorga. From reports, the Fradqua uses their telepathic abilities to use other aliens as recruits for their bidding. Last reports had the Expedition receiving a distress call from a Talaxian ship under attack by the Hirogen. Let’s hope this is not a hunting party that includes the Expeditions crew.
USS New York NCC 71868
The New York has rescued the crew of the Romulan freighter, but at what cost. Some what seem to be harmless debri, was laced with Tri Lithium Magnicite, and was mysteriously heading towards the New York, and the freighter. Lt Candela Montag performed an emergency beam out of the Away team, and survivors, before the debri struck, and destroyed the freighter. But, what seemed to be a simple smugglers decoy has been turned into a serious mystery. Hopefully the New York can find out who attacked them, and why.
USS Aryes NCC 81204
The Aryes continues its mission in the wormhole. They have established communications with an alien ship, but they lay claim to the wormhole, and the surrounding area. The Aryes is treading on some deep waters, let’s wish them luck.
101st Marine Pathfinders
The 101st would depart on the USS Philadelphia in chase of the USS Iris that was hijacked from Starbase 117. But the Philly would get heavy resistance from 3 attacking cruisers, and the Iris itself. To make matters worse, the enemy held USS Munich joined the fray, yet the 101st secured the Iris. Yet the Philadelphia would suffer heavy damage from the Munich until reinforcements arrive led by the USS Terrasect. The Orion attackers would run, as well as the Munich, but the USS Monitor and Langley would give chase.
The Philadelphia was in bad shape, and had to be towed back to Starbase 9 for repairs, with the Iris, and the Terrasect. Good job 101st,”HOORAH”!
USS Pegasus NCC 25347
The Pegasus tracked the aliens to DS5, when they all of a sudden, stopped. Communications were established, but no answers were giving. The Aliens somewhat agitated by the Pegasus following them finally made their move. Using their Polaric warp drive, they scattered the area with radiation, and jumped to warp. This blinded all sensors in the area, and gave them an opportunity to slip by the Pegasus. Let’s hope the Pegasus crew, can sniff out their trail.
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 Dinner is running late, and the crew is finally resting for another day of duty. Although the dinner had some fireworks, all is apparently well on board. The Vindicator will be at Starbase soon.
USS Terrasect NCC 70000
The Terrasect has defeated their attacker, and it lays in wait for the Away Team to investigate. Hopefully their won’t be no more surprises.
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New Recruits
Edward March a human is stationed on USS Expedition.
Vaatlik Hira a Bajoran signed onto the USS Pegasus
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Promotions
Ensign Yhea T Hrienteh of the USS New York was promoted to the rank of Lt Junior Grade, in a special Romulan promotion ceremony, conducted by Captain Eviess Radaik. Congradulations Yhea.
Lt Vanessa Ann Lucifel of the USS Pegasus, and the USS Terrasect was promoted the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and Promoted to Senior Administrator of United Forces Research and Development Department. Way to go Girl!
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Interviews
If you have been a member of STUF over the past year, you’ve heard of Vanessa A Lucifel, or Vanessa A Yates, or for that matter saw the screen name CadtVYates. Netherless, a fixture to the UF, and she’s been a very busy member as well.
STUFJennMorgan: You have been a member of the UF for over a year. What was your initial thoughts about it?
CadetVYates: At that time, I was also in quite a few fleets. I joined 3 in one week. From the very first SIM, I fell in love. I was on the USS London, and I was AENG
STUFJennMorgan: But you didn’t stop there.
CadetVYates: No, I went to work in the R&D Department. I designed my first ship ever on the second week, In about 2 months, I was promoted to LtJG.
STUFJennMorgan: What inspired you to go neck deep into the fleet?
CadetVYates: If I remember right, Enterprise was being cancelled, and I was trying to get out of the chatrooms because it was becoming the same ole, same old. I stumbled into the ST rooms one day, and I signed up.
STUFJennMorgan: Yates was an interesting character. The play on the Spores, and her abilities were original. What made you think of it?
CadetVYates: Actually, I wanted her to be like me IRL, but I doubt my life story is Starfleet PC. So I remembered the old TOS episode, and figured the spores could make Yates like me. Throw in some regenerative properties, and cut down the age (A LOT LOL), and theres Yates.
STUFJennMorgan: Was there a plan to rid Yates of the spores?
CadetVYates: Yes, but it wasn’t suppose to happen in the first year. I’m glad it did happen though, and I thank the crew of the Pegasus for letting it happen.
STUFJennMorgan: What sped up the process?
CadetVYates: That would be Deragon Lucifel, my husband. Yates wasn’t suppose to fall in love in the first year as well LOL.
STUFJennMorgan: Now she’s pregnant as well. Was that part of the script as well.
CadetVYates: No, but I’m anxious about it, as well as a little saddened. I just hope it doesen’t leave Yates on the ship with Cassie on all the Good missions LOL.
STUFJennMorgan: Will Yates ever command one day?
CadetVYates: Oh God! I want to, but I don’t. Theres a lot involved in taking command. My life is too busy as it is, but some day I would like to Command, preferably one of the ships I designed.
STUFJennMorgan: One? How many have you designed.
CadetVYates: 3 have been presented to the Command Staff, and there are 4 more on the drawing board.
STUFJennMorgan: WOW! Where you find the time?
CadetVYates: Smoke breaks at work LOL.
STUFJennMorgan: OK, so it says here you were promoted to Lt Commander, and you are Senior Administrator of UF R&D. Your in charge of Fleet Uniform Distrubution, any other plans?
CadetVYates: Hmmmmmmmmm. I want to throw a water ballon at Colonel Fox, just to see what he would do LOL.
STUFJennMorgan: Seriously.
CadetVYates: I try all I can do to help the UF. I also am a reporter for you fine publication ::Gag::. If I can help out my fellow UFers (LOL UFers), then it’s worth it.
STUFJennMorgan: OK, last two questions. Favorite ST series?
CadetVYates: Sorry folks, but TOS is everything. Without it, it’s all a waste. Besides, I had to wait 10 years for a new espisode LOL.
STUFJennMorgan: Favorite Character?
CadetVYates: Scotty. Completely old school, Miracle worker. I aspire to reach his magnificence. (BTW Ben Sisko is my favorite Captain).
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Alien Corner
Andorians
Civilization from the planet Andoria, and members of the United Federation of Planets. They are often described as a passionate and sometimes violent race, who before the 2200’s was enemies with the Vulcans. Andorians are blue-skinned humanoids, with hair ranging from pure white to blue-grey. They have a pair of knobbed antennae extending from the sides of the crown of the head. These "antennae" are actually extensions of their sinus cavities, giving the Andorians a great sensitivity to minute variations in pressure and temperature. They have an elevated aural sensitivity and an enormously enhanced sense of smell. The actual receptors are situated within the depressions at the tips of the antennae and are protected by the hard cartilaginous tissue that keeps the antennae rigid. Their visual acuity is also well above human standards. Andorians are somewhat thinner than most humans, but weigh equivalently, and are somewhat faster in movement and reaction time. Andorian marriage ceremonies generally require groups of four people.
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Board news
Last weeks count was taken at 3:42 pm. on Feb 25, 2006. This week’s count was taken at 5:45 pm Mar 4, 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 5,982 to 6,328. For a total increase of 346 postings of the live Sims and general areas. Great work.
Ship counts
These are the live Sim Ship log count
The Pegasus takes this week honors, but I hear footsteps, is that the New York?
Ship Name
This Week
Last Week
Non Post
Total Post
Pegasus
880
770
2
108
New York
785
698
1
86
Expedition
90
72
1
17
Frontier
516
498
1
17
101st Pathfinders
328
321
1
6
Aryes
247
243
1
3
2846
2602
237
General board areas
Scenarios
Ensign J’den has now moved into the group of officer who has completed all 8 scenario's great job J’den.
Members Announcements
LtCdr Vanessa A, Lucifel has an update on her Uniform distribution program.
Update on 3D renders, new aliens, and better Uniforms are here.
Aliens:
Andorian- Male and Female
Vulcan/Romulan- Male and Female
Orion- Male and Female
Human/Betazoid- Male and Female
Uniforms:
Starfleet (Late DS9/ST 8, 9, 10) - Command, Operations, Science, and Marine- Female Only
Starfleet (Early DS9/Voy) - Command, Operations, Science- Male only (Mid March)
Starfleet (TNG) - Command, Operations, Science - Male & Female (Mid March)
Andorian Female, Marine Colonel
Rank Pips
Navy- Ensign-Fleet Admiral
Marines - 1stLt - Colonel
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Humor
Contributed by Marine Captain Quinn Troi
Presidential Campaign Slogans--If people from Star Trek ran for president, what would their campaign slogans be like?
Vote Dax/Odo
The team that adapts.
Vote for Troi.
"I feel your pain!"
Lursa/B'tor
Who needs an election?
Vote Chakotay
A REAL American!
Vote for Spock.
"Yes I did do spores back in the 60's but I did not inhale!"
Picard
Make it so.
Vote Gowron
or else!
Vote for Locutus.
Resistance is futile
Did you hear that the Star Trek Doctors from The Next Generation, The Original Series and Deep Space Nine are setting up their own medical practice? They're going to call it "Crusher, Bones and Bashir."
I am Porky of Borg. You will be as-s-sim, as-s-sim, oh forget it.
I am Elmer Fudd of Borg. Pwepawe to be aswimiwated.
Star Trek Various Jokes
Contributed by LtCdr Vanessa A Lucifel
Star Plot!
Funny plots that never made the screen.
Ambassador Clinton is onboard the USS Enterprise E on a diplomatic mission. He requested his wife go on the ship tour without him, so he could see the ships counselor to do some…..corresponding. What would Deanna Troi do?
Invite Mother Troi to the ship, and make sure Mr Homn bring some of his uttaberry wine.
The Enterprise is to visit the planet Halliburton 4. The Vice President of the Planet, Cheney, is planning a Hunting party, and would like you to join. What would Captain Kirk do?
Get me all the Red shirts you can find, and have them join me in the transporter room. And tell Bones to bring a stimulant.
This is original humor so the jokes on me LOL.