UF Weekly 6-25-2006

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JUNE 25, 2006 STARDATE: 63482.19
United Forces Weekly Newsletter 
Est. 2/1/05
Volume 1 issue 24
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Simulations

Live Sims

Sundays

USS Expedition NCC 76227
Co Capt. Edward Dean XO Cdr Vanessa A Lucifel
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 Captain Eviess Radaik XO Lt Colonel 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
Captain Sowren-Hunter Tirina CO Commander 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 TAC,
Marines and fighter pilots.


Wednesdays

101st Marine Pathfinders
Marine dedicated ground simulation.
CO Lt Colonel Keith Fox XO Major Sandra 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 UFMV 25347
Marine Battle cruiser/carrier Kennedy Class.
Co Field Marshall 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 Rear Admiral Kenneth 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 UFMV 16052
Patton Class
Co Colonel Qlb Keraz XO Lt Colonel Artemis GreyWolf
Needed crew: TAC, 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 Crio Ijoula
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


Around the Fleet

USS Expedition NCC 76227

The Away Team has been captured, but LtJG Morgan ma bid for escape. Making it back to her fighter, she hides underneath the arena ship, Meanwhile thier Norcadian captors use Commander Lucifel as leverage, and place 1st Lt Aidair, and Lt Ozmunde battle for their lives against two very muscular, and very agitated Trabe fighters. But Commander Lucifel finds a Comlink panel, as well as LtJG Morgan, lets hope she can come upwith a way to save everyone.


USS New York NCC 71868

The New York has completed its mission at the Arguthan Outpost. An ominous transmission was sent to Captain Radaik from Romulus, concerning the recent unrest on Gaius. The New York was requested to return for questioning.

USS Aryes NCC 81204

The Aryes has made it to Ocampa. With a Fighter flying support, and an Away Team on the surface, what will they find on this desert world?

101st Marine Pathfinders

The 101st was sent back into the fray. With an increase of violence in the shopping district Major Iverson, 1st Lt Morgan, and Sgt Langley were sent into a trap. Their Viper was hit by a mine, and torn to shreds, leaving Major Iverson, and 1st Lt Morgan with serious injuries. With the rest of the 101st helping to quail the violence, the two were sent in for medical attention in serious condition. After some tense moments the two recovered.

USS Pegasus UFMV 25347

The Pegasus is sent to an undisclosed planet where civil unrest threatens the local inhabitants.


USS Frontier NCC 11385

The Frontier has delivered the Ambassador, but suspicious trafficthru the area leaves them with a bad feeling about this mission. Meanwhile more troubles in the brig that would findLtCdr Montag relieved from duty.

Board Sims

USS Vindicator UFMV 16052

With Colonel Keraz falling ill, Lt Colonel Allen has filled in as numerous crew changes have occurred.


USS Terrasect NCC 70000

The Terrasect has left Deep Space 12 for the Katarian Empire. Admiral Harsting gets to know their new guest.

New Recruits

Lt. Col Allen a human male, is the new acting CO of the Vindicator.
Draven a human male is on the USS Aryes.
Kyah Richardson a human female on the USS Vindicator posting as VS
Angel Deveroe a human female on the USS Vindicator posting in Medical
Dr. John L Stevens a human male on the USS London
Teshurr a Romulan male on the USS New York
Lt Brialla Jazra a trill female on the USS Terrasect posting as CMO
Jaylas Aniri an Andorian female on the USS Vindicator as CSEC



From the desk of Field Marshall J Weslynes

Greetings,

The USS Vindicator, has a new Acting CO. Colonel Keraz is confined to his quarters due to an illness which was the result of the explosion of Praxis. He was working with the Empire and was close enough to breathe in enough toxins to cause lung damage. During this time, Lt. Colonel Thomas Allen will be the acting Co.

The Vindicator under Colonel Allen has undergone some restructuring. And has seen an increase in crew members. They should be ready to resume active duty soon.

The other new Marine Vessel under the command of General Hunter has also seen some changes. She will be launching under the United Forces banner this week and we look forward to seeing her launch.

Plans for the several courses at the Marine Academy are proceeding and will be announced shortly.

Field Marshall J Weslynes
Founder
Administrator of the Marine Academy
CO USS Pegasus UFMV 71868



Letter to all the new recruits

From the Desk of Field Marshall J Weslynes

Greetings,

We have seen a lot of new recruits within the past two weeks. Each and everyone them is welcomed into the United Forces family. I wanted to say a few things to you.

The first is that in the UF, character development is very important, and is considered in as a factor for promotions. This can be achieved several ways. The first and the most think immediately is the sim itself. And without question that is an important step. But there are other things you can do to develop your character.

The second is to frequent the recruit room, and the lounge which is lounge aim friendly. I've had members tell me that when they go in no one is there. I would suggest the following, you can IM UF members you see online and ask them to join you. Arrange before hand to meet someone in the lounge. This will give you an opportunity to role play thus developing your character. This participation is will increase your changes for promotions taking place more often.

Another way to develop your character is to post on the boards in the various areas of the ship. For instance, ten forward, dinning room, gym and training area, holodeck etc. This will not only develop your character but breathe life, and interest in your ship that goes beyond the sim itself.

Then there is development of a sub plot for your character on the ship. These sub plots are played out on the boards and enter the sims when appropriate. If the sub plot fits the current story line your CO will give you the opportunity to play this out during the sim. Many of the story lines have taken on an interesting side that would not have been available before. You can discuss this with your CO, or your CO after reading it will speak to you about including this in the storyline. I remind everyone when doing this, if its any part will be in the sim you need CO approval.

If you have any questions on this please feel free to IM or email me and I will answer you ASAP.



Alien Corner

DENOBULANS



Technically advanced Humanoid species originating on the planet Denobula in the Denobula Triaxia system. The Denobulans have had contact with Humanity since at least 2151, and one of their number worked with Earth's Starfleet in that year. Denobulans can be identified by the characteristic bone ridges on their face. They tend to be a friendly and outgoing people, curious about the world around them and especially interested in the customs and habits of the alien species they meet.
The Denobulans have a complex mating patterns, including a periodic mating season. Details of the mating process are relatively scarce, but the Denobulans have males and females much as Humans do, with at least two "combatants" engaged in the act of mating. They produce strong pheromones to indicate when they are interested in a romantic relationship. The Denobulans practice group marriages, with several wives and husbands in a single family group.
They had a form of entertainment similar to movies a few hundred years ago, but these lost their appeal when the people realised that their real lives were much more interesting. As a rule, Denobulans don't like to be touched by others. Parts of the Denobulan night life can be disturbing to the uninitiated, and it is not advisable to venture out at night alone. Denobulan males are very uncomfortable undressing in front of others, but are quite comfortable naked when alone. Most Denobulans do not talk during meals, as they regard it as a waste of time.
The Denobulans fought a series of wars with the Antarans, with the last finishing around 1851. Much animosity still exists between the two species, especially on the Antaran side. Denobulans regard stress induced hallucinations as a healthy and harmless way for a person to release nervous energy.
Denobulans normally require very little sleep, but they do hibernate for six days each year - if woken during this cycle they are extremely groggy and unsure of their surroundings. When stressed, a Denobulan will sometimes initiate an instinctive defence mechanism which causes their face to puff up to about twice normal size, intimidating an attacker.



The Board Count

Last weeks Board count was taken at 2:15 pm, June 18, 2006.
This weeks Board count was taken at 2:15 pm, June 24, 2006.
Last weeks board count was 9,821.
This weeks board count is 10,188.

Total Post 367


Live Sims
USS NEW YORK NCC-71868


Ship Name This Week Last Week Non Logs Total Post
New York 1417 1307 1 109
Pegasus 1965 1889 1 75
Frontier 771 750 0 21
Expedition 334 326 1 7
101st Pathfinders 389 381 1 7
Aryes 343 338 1 4
London 10 0 9 1

5229 4991 224

Top Posters

This week goes to LtJG Tom MacDonell, followed by Ensign Teshurr, and Lt Anarra Danrrea,
The Top Ten
Name Current Last Week Total Post Ship
Tom MacDonell 322 276 46 Pegasus
Teshurr 24 0 24 New York
Anarra Danrrea 263 242 21 New York
Melvin Moon 16 0 16 New York
Elizabeth Young 266 255 11 Pegasus
Zandille Rey-Baccus 115 104 11 New York
Maxx Gunn 139 130 9 Pegasus
McFerrin 67 58 9 New York
Yhea Hrienteh 234 225 9 New York
Jane Vadaldie 51 43 8 New York


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Crio’s Corner
only got two answers to the last trivia question, but I hope to get more participation.

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Last week's question was a TOS question, carrying a difficulty level of 4

=/\= What rare element was the 'vampire' cloud creature composed of that attacked the crew of the USS Faragut and killed half of her crew, when James Kirk was a lieutenant? According to Kirk, it had happened eleven years ago, from his standpoint.

<ANSWER>
The vampire cloud creature was composed of dikironium.

Correct answer received by:
Lieutenant Anarra Danrea
Commander Vanessa Lucifel

* Eager-beaver Question *
How was this creature destroyed and who/what served as the bait for the creature? Also, on the Enterprise, there was a link that Kirk had to the Farragut. Who was that link?

<ANSWER>
The creature was destroyed with an antimatter charge, and initially, a canister of blood hemoglobin served as the bait. However, the creature 'drank' it all before the bomb was fully deployed. Afterward, Captain Kirk volunteered to be the bait.

The link to the Farragut was the security officer Ensign Garrovick. His father was James Kirk's commanding officer, Captain Garrovick from the Farragut.

Correct answer, with some clarification, received by:
Lieutenant Anarra Danrea
Commander Vanessa Lucifel

* The episode this question was based on was "Obsession" (TOS)

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This week's question is another TOS question, carrying a difficulty rating of 4.



=/\= According to the records of the Starship Enterprise, who was the first enemy they encountered, that openly fired on the Enterprise?

*Eager-beaver question*
Before the battle, two Enterprise crewmembers were about to get married. Name both the bride and groom.

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Thank you for supporting Crio's Trivia Corner

The answer will appear in next week's edition of the UF Weekly newsletter. Good luck to everyone.

As always, please email your answers or guesses to [e-mail] Please put either "Trivia", or "Crio's Trivia Corner" in the subject line.

Humor
By Andrus Elbrun
Bogisms

"I am Homer of Borg. Prepare to be assim... OOH! DONUTS!"
"I am Popeye of Borg. You will be askimilgrated."
"I am Porky Pig of Borg. You will be abbadi abbadi abbadi assimilated!"
"Hi, ho! Kermit the Borg here, with an assimilation news flash!"
"Borg, James Borg."
"I am Svedish Chef of Burg. Borg, borg, borg. Prepaur to bey assimilatedy."
"I am Arnold Scwharzenneger of Borg. Prepare to be assim..assimil... terminated! Resistahnce is fuetil. Ahl be back, Picard."
"I am Lwaxana Troi of Borg, Daughter of the 5th House, holder of the sacred chalice, Keeper of the Holy Rings of Betazed and I want to assimilate your body...."
"I am Bjorn of Borg. We will be back to face you at Wimbledon!!"
"I am Bart of Borg: assimilate my shorts!"
"I am Paulkeating of Borg. This is the assimilation we've had to have."
"I am Bart of Borg... Who the hell are you?"
"I didn't assimilate. Nobody saw me assimilate. You can't prove anything."
Chalkboard: "I will not assimilate others."
"Hi. We're the Blues Brothers. We're on a mission from Borg."
"We are Borg. Hear us roar."
"I am Locutus, of the Hair Club for Men. I'm not just the president. I've been assimilated myself!"
"I am Locutus of Ford. Pontiac is irrevalant. Excitement is irrevalant. Your door is ajar."
"I'm Ross Perot of Borg. Now assimilation, that's just sad..."
"I'm am Barker of Borg. You will come on down..."



Borgisms




Trek Life

Star Trek.com

Das Balloons
By Candela Montag
This is a new feature where a picture with a balloon is presented. What you do is come up with a humorous statement for the balloon by the character in the image.
Here’s Last weeks winner.


This week’s winner is by the Editors Niece Tracy Ramirez, what a shame, a 15 year old was the only entry this week.
Now for next weeks, see what you can do with this.


Send all replies to [e-mail]. The winner will be posted in the next UF Weekly.

Image of the week.
By LtCdr Vanessa A Lucifel
This week some new renders.

Lt Jg GrabFoot~Of~Sivao

Ensign Melvin Moon

LtJG Samuel J Grant

LtCol Thomas Allen

Lt Brialla Jarza

Lt Colonel Kestra SuderHill

Major Jaylas Aniri
Make sure you give Name, Rank, Race, and typical description (hair color, type, body type, etc…). I have yet to make enlisted pips, but they are a work-in-progress for now.


UF Weekly Staff:
Marine Captain Jenn Morgan – Editor and Chief
LtCdr Vanessa A Lucifel – Assistant Editor, Reporter, and Visual Graphics
Ensign Ashley Morgan – Field Report for Naval Operations
1st Lt Stephanie Morgan – Field Reporter for Marine Operations
Lt Candela Montag – Reporter, special assignment
Commander Crio Ijoula – Staff writer, reporter
Admiral Kenneth Basaal – Humor, and contributor
Field Marshall Jenina Weslynes – UF Weekly Chief Executive Officer

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