Post by jenmorgan on Mar 12, 2006 21:34:26 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]MARCH 12, 2006 STARDATE: 63194.52
United Forces Weekly Newsletter[/glow]
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 Hirogen are giving the Expedition a hard time as they are engaged in battle. Although they weakened two ships, one is still giving the Expedition a pounding. It is believed the Hirogen are acting outside of the Federation Treaty. The Alien has been taken to a holding tank for the meantime. Casualties are building on the Expedition, can they survive this battle?
USS New York NCC 71868
Investigation of the freighters manifest revealed they were carrying a Federation weapon that was classified, and on loan to the Romulans. Unfortunately, the weapon was not present before the freighter was destroyed. Somewhat peeved by these developments, Captain Radaik had noticed Lt Montag has been acting quite irrational. Upon questioning her, she reveals a lot about the past, as well as her association with the smuggler Juraan. Could this be an attempt to break the alliance, or even something more devious?
USS Aryes NCC 81204
The Aryes has finally open dialogue with the aliens claiming the Bajoran wormhole. Unfortunately, their reply came in the form of phaser fire. Although thought to be a somewhat even battle, the aliens got the upper hand. Let’s hope the Aryes can turn the reverse this.
101st Marine Pathfinders
After their stunning rescue of the USS Iris, the 101st got some time off on Starbase 9 as the USS Philadelphia goes under repair.
USS Pegasus NCC 25347
After the disappearing act the aliens pulled, the crew of the Pegasus combined their resources to find, and communicate with these wayward aliens. Happy hunting.
USS Frontier NCC 11385
The Frontier has left Starbase 234 for the Bajor sector to rendezvous with the USS Aryes. All was well until 2 Orion Cruisers were spotted, and then warped out. Is this the prelude to a trap?
Board Sims
USS Vindicator NCC 16052
The USS Vindicator as they approach Starbase 1. The day after the dinner and new officers get their feel for the ship.
USS Terrasect NCC 70000
An Away team is aboard the disabled attacker’s ship. Heavy interference from chronitom emanating from ship hampers sensor readings. Working through this interference, weapons fire was detected. Let’s hope the Away team is OK.
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New Recruits
Marine Captain Jennifer Morgan UF Weekly editor has joined the USS Vindicator as their Chief Science Officer. I had to do it some time, why not now.
K'ranog a Klingon, has posted in Engineering on the USS Terrasect NCC-70000
KVorsk KiRK a Klingon, has posted in Security on the USS Frontier NCC-11385
Jane Vadaldie a Betazoid posting as Assistant Engineer aboard the USS New York NCC-71868
Ensign Ashley Morgan a human is stationed on USS Expedition.
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Fleet News
Bajoran Bonding Ceremony of Lt Will Hunter, and Captain Tirina Sowren
On Stardate 63191.8 Lieutenant Mark Hunter and Captain Tirina Sowren were wedded at Starbase 234 by Admiral Charan Taylar. The ceremony took place promptly at 2000 hours at Holodeck 1. It was a traditional Bajoran ceremony, with many friends, and command staff attending.
The ceremony was followed with a wonderful reception. The bride, and groom were unavailable for a statement, but it is believed they very much happy, and in love. From all of us at the UF Weekly, we wish the prophets fill their lives with happiness, and love.
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Interviews
Admiral Kenneth Basal has been a fixture in the United Forces, and it was only a matter of time before I got my PADD to interview one of the most intriguing officers in the Command Staff.
STUF Jenn Morgan: When did you join the UF?
Kenneith M Basal: I have joined the UF the same day that it had opened up over a year ago.
STUF Jenn Morgan: So are you one of the co-founders?
Kenneith M Basal: I'm one of the original members and did help bringing the group together, but Fleet General Weslynes would be considered the Founder of the group.
STUF Jenn Morgan: Have you ever sim ever before this?
Kenneith M Basal: Yes, I have. I have simmed in several other groups as different other characters before joining the UF.
STUF Jenn Morgan: What separates the UF from the earlier groups you were on?
Kenneith M Basal: The team work and how enjoyable each Sims is.
Kenneith M Basal: And how enjoyable we work together to get things moving.
STUF Jenn Morgan: I do agree with that for sure.
STUF Jenn Morgan: But tell me about Adm. Basal?
Kenneith M Basal: What would you like to know? ::He smiled.::
STUF Jenn Morgan: What kind of characters is he?
STUF Jenn Morgan: What makes him tick?
Kenneith M Basal: I always like to think myself as someone who likes to help out in every way possible for the group. Great in listening and slow to anger. A loving family man.
STUF Jenn Morgan: How many ships have you been on?
Kenneith M Basal: I have been on at least 3 or 4 of them. Including the Frontier.
STUF Jenn Morgan: From what I hear, you are the first officer on the frontier.
STUF Jenn Morgan: And your wife is a commanding officer
Kenneith M Basal: Yes, that is correct. ::He smiled.::
STUF Jenn Morgan: Have there ever been lover spats in battle?
Kenneith M Basal: We had our arguments, but nothing too serious. Every married couple does have arguments from time to time. But we do make up afterwards. ::He smiled.::
STUF Jenn Morgan: Any Kids?
Kenneith M Basal: Yes, we have two children. Laren and Ken Jr. Laren is 9 years old and Jr is 6 years old.
Kenneith M Basal: A girl and a boy. ::He smiled.::
STUF Jenn Morgan: The perfect Starfleet family.
STUF Jenn Morgan: Any future plans on getting your own ship?
Kenneith M Basal: For the time begin, not at the moment.
STUF Jenn Morgan: Ok the final two questions
STUF Jenn Morgan: What is your favorite Star Trek Series?
Kenneith M Basal: TNG
STUF Jenn Morgan: Who is your favorite character?
Kenneith M Basal: Deanna Troi.
STUF Jenn Morgan: An interesting choice.
Kenneith M Basal: Yes, I always had an interest in how someone uses empathic and telepathic abilities.
STUF Jenn Morgan: Can you do me a favor.
Kenneith M Basal: Sure thing.
STUF Jenn Morgan: Tell everyone that it was painful as heck. LOL
Kenneith M Basal: LOL
I have an explanation for that last statement. LtCdr Vanessa Lucifel had a hard time coming up with our next victim, so she went to the CBOX, and this happened.
Lt Cdr V A Lucifel: Another great publication. Now who’s my next victim to be interviewed? LOL
Will Hunter: ducks under the table no interviews for me lol
Lt Cdr V A Lucifel: Hold still Will, it won't hurt.......MUCH
Will Hunter: said it would not hurt ouch stop it lol
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Alien Corner
Hirogen
Space faring civilization in the Delta Quadrant. The Hirogen social structure is organized around packs of hunters, each led by a Hirogen designated as alpha. Status within each pack is determined by possession of prizes from hunts, usually body parts obtained from prey. Hirogen spacecraft roamed the Delta Quadrant, either alone or in small groups, seeking prey. By the 24th century, the nomadic Hirogen no longer identified any single planet as their home world.
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Board news
Last weeks count was taken at 5:45 pm. on March 4, 2006. This week’s count was taken at 11:48 pm March 11, 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 6,328 to 6,637. For a total increase of 309 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, The New York is looking comfortable as a wildcard. As Lt Hunter would say, “Post, post, post”!
Ship Name This Week Last Week Non Logs Total Post
Pegasus 952 880 1 71
New York 842 785 1 56
Frontier 540 516 2 22
Aryes 265 247 1 17
Expedition 104 90 1 13
101st Pathfinders 336 328 0 8
3039 2846 187
General board areas
Character Bio’s
The following Biographies have been added.
Ensign Ashley Morgan
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Website News
Fleet Admiral Harsting has put in numerous hours of work into recoding the website. By reducing the size of the site, and making it much more pleasing on the eyes, the new website is a lean, mean, information machine. Lets all show our appreciation to the Admiral for a job well done.
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This Week
March 19, 2006
Fleet General Jenina Weslynes and LT JG Darius Larson will return to Betazed, to be bonded at 9:00 PM EST. All members are invited to attend.
Flt Admiral will officiate at the ceremony. Clothing is optional for all non-Betazoids.
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Humor
Surprise Plot Twists
20. Worf signs his son Alexander up for ballet lessons
19. Data swears
18. Guinan removes her hat, revealing that she is a Saturday Night Live style Cone head
17. Picard beams down
16. All of Geordi's lines are in words of two syllables or less, with no pseudo-scientific doubletalk
15. Troi runs amok with a machete
14. Barclay is really the Captain; Picard is just an ensign, and all of his "command" has been a Holodeck simulation
13. No guest stars are relatives of Tasha Yar
12. Geordi gets a woman
11. Riker doesn't get a woman
10. Data states that he cannot use contractions after using one in the previous scene, and the fabric of the universe, unable to withstand the continuity error, is rent asunder
9. Picard wakes up muttering "there's no place like home"
8. Riker accepts command of another starship, the U.S.S. ZZ Top
7. Ten Forward is turned into a strip-joint, with its lead act being Beverly Crusher as "The Dancing, Disrobing Doctor"
6. Tired of not being sure whether he is a lieutenant or a chief petty officer, O'Brien beams the entire bridge crew into a black hole and assumes the rank of Captain
5. Picard fires the phasers
4. "Prime Directive" is the word of the day; entire crew goes "Aaaaahhhhh!!" at the top of their lungs whenever it is mentioned
3. Data's cat, Spot, is revealed as a Romulan spy
2. Wesley is affected the same as the rest of the crew, and a no-name security guard saves the ship
1. Picard switches from Earl Grey to Nestea Instant Tea Mix; does "Nestea Plunge" into swimming pool on Holodeck
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