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Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri May 17th, 2024 @ 5:27am
Category: General News
A New Engineer
Hi, everyone!
Our former chief engineer was removed for inactivity. We wish the player well.
And as a follow-up to that, please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Penelope Bardot-Jannetty as our new chief engineer.
In character, Penny has been on board as the assistant and is now acting chief, to…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 9th, 2024 @ 5:31am
Category: General News
New Executive Officer
Hi, everyone!
The site is working properly again (yay). For those who don't know, I moved hosting because emails weren't coming through properly or were bouncing. Then there were login issues with the Caly, but it's all good now.
We also have a new Executive Officer, Joran Tal, played by…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Sep 22nd, 2023 @ 9:00am
Category: General News
New Mission
Eye of the Beholder is finally done!
There are a couple of posts already in the works for the next mission, Broken Mirror. It will involve pirates from the Mirror Universe stealing tech and supplies from the Prime Universe. Our job will be to stop them.
Not everyone on the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Jun 23rd, 2023 @ 5:48pm
Category: General News
A Window of Opportunity
Hi, everyone!
I originally planned to have Eye of the Storm closed today, but that may not happen. It will be closed by Friday.
I've opened the new mission, A Window of Opportunity, to allow our new Marine to post his coming aboard post and meet the Captain and counselor…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed May 31st, 2023 @ 5:31pm
Category: General News
Marine On Deck
Please join me in welcoming a new Marine CO to the Calypso!
I'm sure Bela will give him a hug. :)
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat May 27th, 2023 @ 3:36pm
Category: General News
Welcome Casey Washburn
Please join me in welcoming Sam, who plays Casey Washburn, our new Chief Engineer, to the Calypso!
Charlie/Samantha
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Nov 20th, 2022 @ 4:52am
Category: General News
New Head Nurse!
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming Samuel, who plays Theilani Mo'naa, our new Head Nurse!
Please help her feel welcome!
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Sep 6th, 2022 @ 5:39am
Category: General News
New URL and shake up
Hi, everyone!
First, sorry if you get this twice. I forgot to adjust the default mail settings and some servers ate the email. ;(
The site is now officially at calypso.sim-station.net. After 12 years, I decided it wasn't worth the extra cost to have my own domain when I own…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Apr 30th, 2022 @ 12:18pm
Category: General News
Welcome
Please join me in welcoming Avery Paxton as our new Chief Engineer!
(Large cheer!)
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jun 20th, 2021 @ 5:15am
Category: General News
Welcome Bela!
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Bela Swain to the Calypso. She will be our new counselor.
Many of you know Stuart from other sims. Those who don't, you'll enjoy writing with him!
Charlie/Aam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Aug 11th, 2020 @ 9:05am
Category: General News
Out and Present Now
Hello,
Hope everybody is doing okay in this chaos world we live in now. Sorry I've been away as I had trouble with getting internet (terrible service) and using my phone to teether my computer for internet.
I'm an essential worker (post office distribution) as I have to be out…
Author: Lieutenant Dwight McCabe
Posted on: Tue Apr 7th, 2020 @ 1:13am
Category: General News
Another Marine!
Please join me in welcoming Johnathan Askard as our new Marine XO!
Tony is a former member of the crew who is returning in a new role.
Welcome back!
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Feb 1st, 2020 @ 12:12pm
Category: General News
The Doctor is in the House
Please join me in welcoming Dwight McCabe as our new CMO.
Some of you know Amy from other sims. She loves being involved in posts, so say hello. :)
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Dec 30th, 2019 @ 8:56am
Category: General News
New Marine CO
Please join me in welcoming John Kayhill, our new Marine CO. (large cheer.)
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Dec 14th, 2019 @ 2:58am
Category: General News
New CSciO
Please join me in welcoming Aenar Torek as our new Chief Science Officer!
He's a great writer and loves to get involved, so everybody say hi. :)
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Dec 8th, 2019 @ 8:14am
Category: General News
Reaching a Milestone
On August 31, 2009, the USS Orion began its first mission under the command of Captain James Montgomery.
On December 10th, the Orion officially helped form Theta Fleet, along with the USS Endeavor (now retired) and Starbase Typhon.
In February of 2010, he officially stepped down and gave command to…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Sep 9th, 2019 @ 4:03am
Category: General News
10 Years!
Happy 10 year anniversary (belated) Calypso!
It's been a joy to get to know all these characters over the last decade. I look forward to another 10 years!
Cole
Author: Colonel Damon Raine
Posted on: Fri Sep 6th, 2019 @ 4:36pm
Category: General News
Welcome, Kassidy!
Please join me in welcoming Kassidy, who is playing Lieutenant JG Lei Shan, our new Assistant Chief Operations Officer. :)
Also, Monday I'll start a JP for the new mission. :)
Charlie/Samantha
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Oct 6th, 2018 @ 3:04am
Category: General News
Back in Business
We're back up. It was a configuration path issue and has been resolved by the Bluehost techs. Yay!
I'm also working on getting the mission to a point where T'Pral can find out who's behind the explosions. :)
I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Dec 21st, 2017 @ 11:57pm
Category: Website Update
Giving the Mission a Jumpstart
Hi, everyone!
It's been really slow around here lately. So, I thought I'd give you some ideas of what should be going on about now. :)
1) The investigation on Vulcan will reveal that the explosive device was Romulan. But we'll need to find something that is too perfect, or…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Oct 27th, 2017 @ 9:37am
Category: General News
Another Doctor in the House
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming Lita Williams, our new ACMO.
She'll be joining us at Vulcan. :)
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri May 26th, 2017 @ 10:15am
Category: General News
Saying Goodbye
The mission is now over. And with the end of the mission, we are also losing Nick R., who played Alexandra Vance and Jennifer Tate (among others).
Nick is the former XO and resident troublemaker. He had a unique way of stirring up trouble, and he will be missed.
Good…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Apr 24th, 2017 @ 9:38am
Category: General News
Next Mission Up
The next mission is up. It is tentatively called "Pulling Together."
T'Pral will go into premature Pon Farr and be taken to Vulcan. While there, the ship will take on supplies and get some minor repairs done. The crew can have shore leave.
But, as is usual with Star Trek,…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Apr 16th, 2017 @ 8:38am
Category: General News
Welcome, Welcome
Please join me in welcoming our new doctor: Alexandra Alves M.D.
And welcome back our Marine CO. Same player, different character. (Sorry I didn't send out the news item when you joined, Nick.)
I'm very happy to have both of you on the sim!
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Apr 4th, 2017 @ 10:06am
Category: General News
Wrapping Up
Hi, everyone!
This mission has taken a number of turns I never expected. lol
We've had periods of rapid tags, and periods of next to nothing. I admit there have been a couple of times I wrapped a post that wasn't going anywhere in the hopes that the next one…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Mar 28th, 2017 @ 11:16am
Category: General News
Nova Update
Hi, everyone!
Our Nova site is now using version 2.4.7. The main feature of this update is that now when you click on a saved mission post you no longer go straight into the post to edit it. You will be able to read the post and see what changes…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Jan 19th, 2017 @ 3:56pm
Category: Website Update
What's Left In the Mission
Hi, everyone!
I hope you had a wonderful holiday. :)
There isn't much left of the mission. I'm hoping to wrap it this month, if possible.
What we have left to do:
1) Find out who killed King Mrowen and free Jennifer Tate.
2) Find out why the Qunari were…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jan 4th, 2017 @ 5:03pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
Last month was a little slow, which is fine, but we're now beginning to move into the next phase of the mission.
Here's what is coming up:
We're wrapping the search posts where we're looking for clues to the "kidnapping" of Kali. What we find looks like she…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Nov 5th, 2016 @ 2:17pm
Category: General News
A Fond Farewell
Nick D., who plays Cameron Bourne, our Marine CO, has stepped down due to lack of time.
He's been a valuable part of the sim and will be missed.
We wish him well at uni!
Good luck, Nick!
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Sep 5th, 2016 @ 11:21am
Category: General News
A Sad Farewell
I'm sad to inform you that Teresa, who just joined our sim as nsign Calisa, passed away earlier this week.
I've only known Teresa for a very short time as we emailed back and forth to work out her character concept. She was most gracious and willing to explain a…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Jul 8th, 2016 @ 7:44am
Category: General News
Two new crew
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming Calisa, our new diplomat and T'Pral, our new Chief Engineer. :)
They will be coming aboard as part of the next mission. :)
For reference, we're on the last post of the current mission. I'll be starting the new mission with a post…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jul 3rd, 2016 @ 1:30pm
Category: General News
Wrapping Up
Hi, everyone!
I like what you've brought to this particular mission. It's been fun to read. :)
However, it's time to start wrapping it up and moving on to our next mission.
The current post is for just that. Some of you are actively involved, some of you are in…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri May 27th, 2016 @ 5:20pm
Category: General News
Mission End and New Chief Ops
Hi, everyone!
The mission is closed. As far as I know, the one JP is the only one in the former mission. If not, I can simply switdh them to the old mission. :)
The new mission is up. You can read it on the main page.
Good job, everyone!…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jan 27th, 2016 @ 6:38pm
Category: General News
Mission Completion
Hi, everyone!
The last post of the mission is up. This is the denouement, or resolution.
We'll have shore leave until the end of the month and start a new mission on February 1.
There are still two posts besides this one thta will be wrapped in the next day…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Jan 25th, 2016 @ 2:44pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
It's been a while since I sent one of these out. Sorry.
Just to let you know, we're wrapping up this mission. In fact, I want to be done with it and have everyone back on the Calypso in one week. I know this is short, but we…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Jan 18th, 2016 @ 5:16pm
Category: General News
Congratulations
On behalf of the crew of the Calypso, I wish to congratulate Mark, the proud father of Adelie Georga, born on October 3rd. :)
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Oct 6th, 2015 @ 1:43pm
Category: General News
LOA
Hi, everyone!
I'll be offline for the next week. When I get back, I'll start the next mission.
Take this week to finish shore leave or to take a break. You've done such a great job so far, thank you!
I plan to wrap the Luau tonight.
Have a great…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Aug 18th, 2015 @ 10:24am
Category: Out of Character
The Doctor is IN
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant JG Victoria Drani to the Caly as our new Chief Medical Officer!
Darell has switched his PC back to Hans Shiloh, Chief Communications Officer and Acting XO.
As for the XO, Nick has a new character, Jennifer Tate. We'll see if this one sticks…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jul 22nd, 2015 @ 6:29am
Category: General News
A Fond Farewell
Michelle, who plays Ilse Frost, is leaving the sim due to RL constraints.
We wish her all the best in her endeavours.
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 28th, 2015 @ 7:14am
Category: General News
Welcome to the Jungle!
Hey, everyone, please join me in welcoming two new players to the Calypso!
Commander Jonathan Martin will be our Mission Advisor
Maryam Syad is our Assistant Chief Operations Officer
Both characters have played together in another fleet. Please help them feel welcome and sort their way through the chaos. lol…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Mar 24th, 2015 @ 2:56pm
Category: General News
Duck and Cover!
The past six weeks have been a bit crazy.
Did I announce our new Chief Engineer? If not, we have one. The poor guy is being thrown into the middle of all our chaos. (Welcome!)
And now ... the return of Will. This incarnation, he will be our Chief Flight…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jan 11th, 2015 @ 11:43am
Category: General News
Welcome, Welcome
As some of you have noticed, we have several new characters.
Lieutenant Verdeath Newmark is our new Assistant Chief Medical Officer. Although the character is new, the player is not. Darrell switched his PC from Hans Munich, who is now the NPC Chief Communications Officer.
Ensign Illise Hale is a…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Oct 17th, 2014 @ 11:42am
Category: General News
Timelines
Clearing up some confusion...
We were at the Starbase for four days. The first two we were doing repairs and changing crew.
MD 1-2:
Then there was a 48 hour period of time where we had shore leave and the Court Martial of Alexandra Vance.
MD 3-7
We were en…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Sep 20th, 2014 @ 6:46am
Category: General News
Mission Update
As the situation is getting a little chaotic on the Calypso, I thought I should send out a mission update. :)
First, Amy, our Chief Medical Officer, has been removed. Apparently life is preventing her from tagging in or replying to emails. Amy has been around almost from the early…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Sep 13th, 2014 @ 8:02am
Category: General News
Mission Status
Hi, everyone!
The mission briefing is posted. You have 48 hours (in character) to have some shore leave, see the doctor or counselor, do a joint post with another player and have some fun.
The Court Martial continues. I'll start the launching post in a day or so. If you…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Aug 7th, 2014 @ 9:34am
Category: General News
Endings and Beginnings
Hi, everyone!
Revenge is over. Thank you all for the great work you did in the mission!
Our next mission is Deadly Diplomacy. I've already started the mission post, but there is time for coming aboard, reunions and solo posts while we get started.
Housekeeping:
Michelle left the sim and…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Jul 17th, 2014 @ 5:44am
Category: General News
Austin Brown
Please join me in welcoming Austin Brown, our new Chief Operations Officer.
Please give the player and character a warm, Calypso welcome. ;)
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Jun 27th, 2014 @ 8:47am
Category: General News
Jamie wants big boom!
Time to have some fun!
The fighters have launched, the Calypso is firing everything it's got.
Both away teams are now inside the compound. (The "Come Together" post.)
Korok is on the ground in the arena. Roberta, you can find him and rescue him if you wish. :)
The Little…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Jun 6th, 2014 @ 2:47pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, guys!
Okay, I thought I'd been clear enough on the different JPs, but it seems I wasn't and some of you are confused. I apologize for that.
Here's what's going on:
In the Arena:
There is a JP where the group in the prison are talking about options.
There's…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Apr 26th, 2014 @ 12:56pm
Category: General News
RE: Resignation Resinded...
Ok, my bad; my 'revoke' my resignation in this sim: full speed ahead!
Author: Lieutenant Roberta Andrews
Posted on: Fri Apr 11th, 2014 @ 3:28am
Category: Simm Announcement
I am Outta Here..
To Whom it May Concern:
I have decided to leave this sim, effective immediatly. Sorry for the short notice; please do not try to contact mee. Thanks.
Author: Lieutenant Roberta Andrews
Posted on: Thu Apr 10th, 2014 @ 11:40pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Two sides of the Mission
Where we stand with the mission so far:
Twenty people have been beamed off the Calypso. Seven named crew and thirteen NPCs, mostly security. (So, Al, you get to have some fun fighting on the planet).
The arena combat is somewhat gladiatorial. Some fights will be to win. In those…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Mar 11th, 2014 @ 10:27am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
I'm pleased to see so many of you getting involved in the mission. Thank you!
Where we are now:
There are a number of posts transitioning between the last mission and the current one. If you have something you're working on, keep working on it. :)
The party…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Mar 3rd, 2014 @ 3:07pm
Category: General News
That's a Wrap
Okay, folks, Tabula Rasa is now complete. (And there was much rejoi8cing. "Yay!")
I'll set up the new mission in a day or two. In the meantime, get settled, meet the new crew, have some down time on the holodeck, reconnect with friends and loved ones and have some fun.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Feb 8th, 2014 @ 6:47pm
Category: General News
More Science!
Hi, everyone!
Please join me in welcoming Christa to the Caly! She comes to us from the USS Ares and does a great job there.
(And welcome back to Marty, who will be our new Chief Engineer.)
Large cheer!
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Feb 6th, 2014 @ 3:53pm
Category: General News
Welcome Back, Tony!
For those of us who've been on the Calypso for a while, it's good to see Tony back in a familiar-yet-not role.
He plays this universe's version of Leroy. (Long story. To sum up, Sam, Damon, Leanne and the now-deceased Leroy are from a near-parallel universe and got stuck here.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jan 19th, 2014 @ 2:37pm
Category: General News
Welcome back, Marty!
Marty, our former Chief Security Officer, has returned and is our new Chief Engineer!
On behalf of the crew, we're glad to have you back!
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Dec 24th, 2013 @ 3:02am
Category: General News
The State of the MIssion
Here's where we are in the mission:
The Abandoned Fishing Village is next in order. It's the final part of the explorers post.
The morning after they get back, we have Dead to Rights. This is the first murder. I'm not sure if there will be more. It all depends…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Oct 30th, 2013 @ 1:45pm
Category: General News
Alas, poor Jourdan...
Will, who plays our esteemed Chief Engineer, is having a tough schedule at Uni right now, so he needs to step back from a good number of his sims, including the Calypso.
He hates leaving us in the lurch, and hopes that he may return at some point, but for…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Oct 22nd, 2013 @ 8:40am
Category: General News
New Chief of Security
Please join me in welcoming our new (old) Chief of Security. New character, old player.
Al will be lost with the rest of us. :)
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Sep 24th, 2013 @ 4:03pm
Category: General News
Goodbye to two good players
You all saw Marty's news item. We also lost Chris, our counselor.
Both men are great writers and good friends. They will beoth be missed on the Calypso. I wish them both the best of luck. ;)
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Sep 18th, 2013 @ 12:49pm
Category: General News
So sorry guys and gals
As of late I have been having problems focusing on pretty much everything. I am also shutting down the Ganymede and pulling back from all but Stargate Faleu.
I have asked Charlie to deactivate my NPCs as well, it has been fun, enjoy!
Over and out,
Marty
Author: Lieutenant Eamon Lynx
Posted on: Tue Sep 17th, 2013 @ 9:46am
Category: General News
Tabula Rasa
The new mission is up. The first two posts of the mission are also up.
In the Nowhere post, we find the planet and go to investigate. An away team is organized. But we don't actually get anywhere with it. Because, at the end of the post, twe'll all be…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Aug 4th, 2013 @ 9:32am
Category: General News
Otehr Sim
No, I am not advetising for another sim, I would never try poaching. However if someone knows of a X-Men or similar super hero sim, let me know, I have a character idea I'd really like to play.
And no I'm not quitting this one, not even close.
Thanks
Author: Warrant Officer Sterling Kamala IV
Posted on: Sun Jul 28th, 2013 @ 11:36am
Category: General News
Coming and Going
Hi, everyone!
The last post of the mission is still up. (Getting back to normal.)
I'll leave it up until Sunday and then post it. Tag in if you want to show your character getting back to normal after the nightmares.
I also started the first post of the new…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jul 27th, 2013 @ 2:07pm
Category: General News
Apologies For Absence
I just want to apologise for my lack of activity recently on the sim. This is because I have returned home from University and have been working most days long hours. I have also had to sort out all my stuff for my next year as well as applying for…
Author: Lieutenant Jourdan Abbott
Posted on: Thu Jul 25th, 2013 @ 2:21am
Category: Out of Character
Apologies For Absence
I just want to apologise for my lack of activity recently on the sim. This is because I have returned home from University and have been working most days long hours. I have also had to sort out all my stuff for my next year as well as applying for…
Author: Lieutenant Jourdan Abbott
Posted on: Thu Jul 25th, 2013 @ 2:20am
Category: Out of Character
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
Where we're at right now:
We're setting up the "trap" in "Souring the Milk." I'd like us to positively identify the creature in this post. However, I think it would be nice if it got really mad and decided to retaliate. So we'll have to do another post…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Jun 24th, 2013 @ 1:15pm
Category: General News
Communicating Again
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Hans Munich to the Calypso as our new Chief of Communications.
Sa-lute!
I'm sure we'll keep him busy.
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jun 23rd, 2013 @ 4:13am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
Happy Memorial Weekend to those in the US!
Here's what's going on with the mission:
We have a lovely new restaurant on deck 20 called Bazinga's. Check it out and say hi to our new lounge manager, Gaia. (She LOVES to write, so please keep her busy!)
We've…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat May 25th, 2013 @ 11:23pm
Category: General News
Security Investigations
Join me in welcoming our new Security Investigations Officer, Warrant Officer Sterling Kamala IV.
He's already jumped in to several posts, so help him get acclimatized to our family. :)
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat May 18th, 2013 @ 1:15pm
Category: General News
Server migration
Tomorrow between 10 AM and noon Mountain Time the site will go down for three to five hours as the host moves to a new server.
We will be back up and running as soon as possible.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Charlie the Webmistress :)
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue May 7th, 2013 @ 8:52am
Category: Website Update
Lounging Around
Please join me in welcoming our new lounge manager to the Calypso.
She loves to be busy and with all the sleepless nights, we should be giving her lots of business!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon May 6th, 2013 @ 9:44am
Category: General News
A NEW Nightmare!
For all those whom are wondering. The Calypso has been graced by a guest whom is haunting the dreams of the crew. For those of you whom have seen the small children, ONLY the character whom the child is addressing can see the child, no one else can see or…
Author: Commander Alexandra Vance
Posted on: Tue Apr 30th, 2013 @ 12:33pm
Category: General News
It's a Nightmare!
I haven't closed out A Pirate's Life yet as ther are one or two posts still in the works.
But, for the most part, the mission is over. Great job, everyone!
I have officially started the next mission: What Dreams May Come.
Everyone on the ship begins to experience nightmares.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Apr 17th, 2013 @ 10:21am
Category: General News
Change in Fleet Management
Effective immediately, Theta Fleet is now a subsidiary of the Damron Group.
Admiral Kathryn Burke has been replaced by Major General Thomas Crapper.
Our new mascot is the Leapfrogging Unicorn.
The ship will head to Damron Colony to celebrate the summer solstice with the Damron Grou’s CEO, Morgan Damron, where…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Apr 1st, 2013 @ 1:55pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
Just so everyone's up to date on what's going on with the mission:
On the Holodeck:
The Black Pearl is in a safe harbor. Some of the crew have walked around the island to a sea port and are enjoying a break.
What's coming up?
We have a…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Mar 19th, 2013 @ 12:39pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
Just so you know what's going on:
The group on the holodeck has discovered that the holodeck controls aren't working. They can't end the program and they can't call the arch.
Marek found a way to add to the program, but not cancel it.
Safety protocols aren't working,…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Feb 23rd, 2013 @ 2:27pm
Category: General News
Goodbye to Tiberius IV
With that last post, we complete "The Enemy Withing: Lying in Wait."
Thank you all for helping make this a fun mission. And thanks to our special guest, Austin, who now moves on to teh USS JEfferson for that part of the joint mission.
If you have any backposts that…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jan 23rd, 2013 @ 12:58pm
Category: General News
End of Mission
We are now at the end of "The Enemy Within: Lying in Wait". I am in four mission posts that should end this current mission. "Reflections" is one with everyone. If you want to add a few paragraphs about what your character is doing now that the Rhombus is destroyed,…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Jan 15th, 2013 @ 2:53pm
Category: General News
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year).
For those who wish to keep writing, I'm here. For those who are busy until the new year, I wish you a great week!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Dec 26th, 2012 @ 12:48pm
Category: General News
New Marine CO
That did not last long. :)
Leo made Cameron his acting XO in a recent post. Now, it's official, and then some.
Congratulations to Cameron Bourne who is the Calypso's new Marine CO. He's a Warrant Officer for now, but we'll work on his rank.
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Nov 24th, 2012 @ 7:00pm
Category: General News
Farewell, Leo
Leroy Mangalia, our soon to be ex-Marine CO, is now an NPC. He will not survive his trip to the Borg Rhombus.
This does NOT mean Tony is leaving. On the contrary, he is simply changing direction -- and character. He is our new Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer, Anthony "Shade"…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Nov 24th, 2012 @ 10:15am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
October was a great month! I'm having a lot of fun with this mission. I hope you are, too!
I updated the mission notes so everyone can look at where we are right now.
Briefly, the Caly is running from Vance and the Borg Rhombus. They need to…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 @ 11:06am
Category: General News
September/October Awards
Caly Sim Awards:
Player of the Month (September): Vance
Our favorite Zombie is now Borg. What more needs be said?
Writer of the Month: Adam.
Adam has always been a joy to write with and a joy to read. Alas, he is no longer simming with us. He will be…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Nov 2nd, 2012 @ 12:34pm
Category: General News
Welcome, Counselor!
Please join me in welcoming Malcolm Hoffman (Trans) as our new Counselor.
Chris is a great writer and will be a great addition to our crew!
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Oct 25th, 2012 @ 10:39am
Category: General News
August Awards!
All I can say is wow! You guys are amazing! The Calypso had 101 posts in August. Or, more specifically, a post count of 101 (number of posts x number of users in the post). Our post per player average was 7.15. (Yes, it looks different in the stats. That's…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Sep 27th, 2012 @ 5:22am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
Here's an update on what's going on.
The Bridge Team made contact with the survivors of the Columbia. Thanks to Austin, that post is going well. Part 2 will be posted this week and we'll start a JP in the caves.
The Engineering Team is going slowly. Austin…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Sep 26th, 2012 @ 7:05am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
Here's what's up so far:
Team A is on the bridge of the Columbia. They're looking for information on what happened. Not sure what they'll find, that's up to the team. They do find a large crack in the hull that leads to a cave. This is where…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Sep 15th, 2012 @ 1:36pm
Category: General News
The Joining is Complete
Three players from Starbase Typhon are now temporarily part of the Calypso.
Please join me in welcoming Matt, Austin and Ieuan as the Typhon crew who are on the USS Columbia.
We will be running the joint mission here on the Calypso. Any posts involving a Typhon PC or NPC…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Sep 6th, 2012 @ 5:39am
Category: General News
Welcome, T'Lada!
Please join me in welcoming T'Lada as our new Chief Science Officer!
Al is a great writer who is no stranger to the Caly. He is most welcome!
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Aug 27th, 2012 @ 11:02pm
Category: General News
Awards!
Awards for the last quarter:
April: Gold Unit of Distinction
June: Silver Unit of Distinction
July: Bronze Unit of Distinction
Time Served:
Damon Raine: 3 years
Samantha York: 3 years
Leroy Mangalia: 2 years
Eamon Lynx (Marek Lovok): 2 years
Damion Wolfe: 1 year
Jourdan Abbott: 6 months
Patrick O'Dell:…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Aug 25th, 2012 @ 7:49am
Category: General News
End of the Mission
Yep. This mission is almost over.
The last three mission posts are up.
Post 1: Where the Torchwood rescues the survivors on the planet.
Post 2: What's happening on the Calypso before the return of the crew.
Post 3: Sam and Damon's escape from the planet. (Sort of.)
When these…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Aug 12th, 2012 @ 10:04am
Category: General News
Welcome and Goodbye
First, please join me in welcoming Mandy Lane. She is our new Medical Officer aboard the Calypso.
Her player is a great writer and will be a great asset to the sim!
Secondly, I am sad to announce that our Chief Security Officer is leaving us. Adam has been invaluable…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Aug 11th, 2012 @ 3:35pm
Category: General News
A Shiny New Nova!
The site has been in maintenance mode for a few hours tonight while I upgraded from Nova 1.2.6 to 2.1.0.
There are still things that need to be fixed. I'll get to those as I find them. Notably, I need to add the awards again. That'll happen next month. :)…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Jun 29th, 2012 @ 5:11pm
Category: Website Update
Gone, but not forgotten
Two players have left the Calypso this week.
Both have succumbed to the monster called Real Life.
Shellie (Anexa Rio), who hoped to get back into simming, but found she couldn't find the time after all.
Tyra (Noelle Ghassan), our wonderful former Chief Diplomat and equally wonderful Marine XO. Tyra…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jun 24th, 2012 @ 12:31pm
Category: General News
Phase 2 of the current mission
Mission Update:
The Von Braun group is arriving at third ship, a Miranda class, will be in good shape. Mostly. The environmental controls were shut down. And all the crew is still aboard. So, you'll have to do some clean up to get the ship working. (Get the systems online…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Jun 22nd, 2012 @ 3:01am
Category: General News
New Marine!
Please join me in welcoming Nick to the Calypso. He'll be playing Cameron, our new Marine Platoon Leader.
His character will be in the mines and find a way to join us. :)
Welcome!
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jun 6th, 2012 @ 4:31pm
Category: General News
Rules Refresher
I think now is a good time to remind all of you of the Calypso rules.
They are located in the Wiki.
The rules ARE in effect now and I will be enforcing them. :)
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All players are expected to follow the Theta Fleet Rules.
Just because…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat May 12th, 2012 @ 1:50pm
Category: General News
New corpsman and mission update
Hi, all!
Please join me in welcoming our newest player to the Calypso, Colt.
Mission update:
We're in two groups. One in the mines, one on the Von Braun.
The group in the mines is working on getting together so they can find a way out.
The group on the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu May 10th, 2012 @ 2:05pm
Category: General News
Awards and Promotions
At long last, I know. Sorry, it's been a very busy few months. But things have settled down a lot for me and life is getting back to normal.
Everyone:
December: Gold Unit of Distinction
January: Silver Unit of Distinction
February: Gold Unit of Distinction
March: Gold Unit of Distinction…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Apr 13th, 2012 @ 3:57pm
Category: General News
Lieutenant JG Anexa Rio
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant JG Anexa Rio to the Calypso. SHe is our newest Medical Officer.
On behalf of the crew of the Calypso, welcome!
Samantha York
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Apr 5th, 2012 @ 2:20pm
Category: General News
Poke a stick in it, it's done!
The Race for the Lost Treasure is officially over.
At the end, everyone pulled together and it really ended nicely.
We start the next mission 27 days AFTER the Von Braun is left to rot in a ship graveyard (bridge is severely damaged, bridge crew is dead).
Most of the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 24th, 2012 @ 11:04am
Category: General News
Setting up the next mission
Down to the Planet is almost done. One team is on the island digging down to a spire of the underwater city. The other has entered the city.
Now, a little exploring and we're done. Basically, all we're going to find is knowledge of the ancient people. The "treasure" we're…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 10th, 2012 @ 2:05pm
Category: General News
New Chief Science Officer
Welcome to our new Chief Science Officer, Lieutenant JG Patrick O'Dell!
Join me as we throw him in at the deep end to see if he can swim!
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Feb 13th, 2012 @ 2:56pm
Category: General News
Fleet Awards and stuff
Hi, everyone!
Several things:
1) Our Chief Science Officer quit due to RL time constraints. She will be missed.
2) We're almost done with this phase of hte mission. The away team is going to find another piece of the puzzle and return to the ship. The vignettes post is…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Feb 6th, 2012 @ 3:16pm
Category: General News
Mission Update and Awards
I hope you all have a very happy New Year this weekend!
It's the end of the month. Time to nominate people for awards. Please use the nominate button in your control panel. If nothing else, please vote for crew's choice.
As we're at the end of the year, we'll…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Dec 31st, 2011 @ 3:39pm
Category: General News
OOPS
Yes, I know Samhain is October 31.
SATURNALIA is December 25th.
While I'm at it, happy Boxing Day tomorrow!
That's what I get for tying tired. lol
(Thanks, Tony!)
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Dec 26th, 2011 @ 5:00am
Category: General News
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Samhain, or whatever you celebrate at this time of year.
For my part, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Dec 26th, 2011 @ 2:45am
Category: General News
'Twas The Night Before Christmas On The Enterprise D
'Twas the night before Christmas on the Enterprise-D,
On a routine short hop to Starbase 03,
With Data on duty in the command chair,
At Warp 6, the Enterprise soon would be there.
Just for something to do while the other crew slept,
He scanned where historical records were kept…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Dec 21st, 2011 @ 4:37pm
Category: General News
Card 5 - Question 3
Card 5 - Question 3
What recurring part from Star Trek Enterprise was played by Prada, Breezy and Windy?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, December 4th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sat Dec 3rd, 2011 @ 4:38am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 5 - Question 2
Card 5 - Question 2
How old does T'Pol reveal she is in the Star Trek Enterprise episode, "Zero Hour"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, December 4th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sat Dec 3rd, 2011 @ 4:37am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Saying Goodbye
I'm sorry to report that we lost three crew members in the past month.
Will, who played Randy McGraw has a bunch of real life issues and has stopped simming for now.
Bo, who played CHichire Shintaku is in the process of mustering out of the Army. He has no…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Dec 2nd, 2011 @ 8:31am
Category: General News
Skins and Snow
Happy December!
I've put up the Christmas greeting on the main page.
I don't know if you've noticed, but we now have a number of skins. CalyRed and calyGold have the revolving banners. Skin_2 is one image. Skin_3 is basically Skin_2 with two images that revolve.
CalyGold and Skin_2 have…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Dec 1st, 2011 @ 5:45pm
Category: General News
Card 5 - Question 1
Card 5 - Question 1
How old does T'Pol reveal she is in the Star Trek Enterprise episode, "Zero Hour"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, December 4th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Wed Nov 30th, 2011 @ 4:56am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 4 - Answers
Card 4 - Question 1
Question Brad Dourif played Ensign Lon Suder on Deep Space Nine. Name the blockbuster trilogy he appeared in as Grima Wormtongue.
Answer Lord of the Rings
Card 4 - Question 2
Question What is the real identity of K'mtar in The Next Generation epsidoe, "Firstborn"?…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Wed Nov 30th, 2011 @ 4:54am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 4 - Question 3
Card 4 - Question 3
In the Voyager episode, "State of Flux", which Maquis officer is revealed as a Cardassian spy?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 27th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Fri Nov 25th, 2011 @ 1:26am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 4 - Question 2
Card 4 - Question 2
What is the real identity of K'mtar in The Next Generation epsidoe, "Firstborn"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 27th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Fri Nov 25th, 2011 @ 1:25am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
September and October Awards
I've neglected to post the awards for the last two months. SORRY!
If you wish to nominate someone for an award, please do so by the first. :)
I hope those of you in the US have a great Thanksgiving!
Please check thetafleet.net for news items and to use the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Nov 24th, 2011 @ 3:16pm
Category: General News
Card 4 - Question 1
Card 4 - Question 1
Brad Dourif played Ensign Lon Suder on Deep Space Nine. Name the blockbuster trilogy he appeared in as Grima Wormtongue.
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 27th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Tue Nov 22nd, 2011 @ 1:59am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 3 - Answers
Card 3 - Question 1
Question: What Star Trek series introduced the Ferengi Kol and Arridor, who later posed as gods in the Voyager episode "False Profits"?
Answer: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Card 3 - Question 2
Question: What treaty between the Federation and Romulan Star…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Tue Nov 22nd, 2011 @ 1:55am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 3- Question 3
Card 3- Question 3
Why does the Enterprise enter uncharted space in the original series episode "The Tholian Web"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 19th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sun Nov 20th, 2011 @ 8:13am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 3- Question 2
Card 3- Question 2
What treaty between the Federation and Romulan Star Empire is first mentioned in The Next Generation episode "The Defector"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 19th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Thu Nov 17th, 2011 @ 5:21pm
Category: General News
Card 3- Question 1
Card 3- Question 1
What Star Trek series introduced the Ferengi Kol and Arridor, who later posed as gods in the Voyager episode "False Profits"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 19th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Tue Nov 15th, 2011 @ 3:05am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 2 - Answers
Card 2 - Question 1
Question: Name Data's first officer while he was in command of the USS Sutherland.
Answer: Lt. Commander Hobson
Card 2 - Question 2
Question: Why is the original series episode "Plato's Stepchildren" a landmark in television history?
Answer: It features the first interracial kiss on…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Tue Nov 15th, 2011 @ 3:03am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 2 - Question 3
Card 2 - Question 2
What is Keiko O'Brien's job on Deep Space Nine? (Season 1)
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 13th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Fri Nov 11th, 2011 @ 5:24pm
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 2 - Question 2
Card 2 - Question 2
Why is the original series episode "Plato's Stepchildren" a landmark in television history?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 13th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Thu Nov 10th, 2011 @ 10:12am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 2 - Question 1
Card 2 - Question 1
Name Data's first officer while he was in command of the USS Sutherland.
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 13th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Tue Nov 8th, 2011 @ 11:14am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 1 - Answers
Card 1 - Question 1
Question: What American Old West historical even is recreated in the original series episode "Spectre of the Gun"?
Answer: The Gunfight at the OK Corral
Card 1 - Question 2
Question: What was the result of a metagenic plague inadvertently caused by Klingon eugenics research?…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Mon Nov 7th, 2011 @ 10:15am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 1 - Question 3
Card 1 - Question 3
In the original series episode "Arena", members of what alien species force Captain Kirk to fight the Gorn captain?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 6th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sat Nov 5th, 2011 @ 7:47pm
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Counselor Sophia
Hey, everyone,
Join me in welcoming our new Chief Counselor.
Be sure to abuse ... I mean use .,.. her well.
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Nov 4th, 2011 @ 4:04pm
Category: General News
Card 1 - Question 2
Card 1 - Question 2
What was the result of a metagenic plague inadvertently caused by Klingon eugenics research?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 6th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Thu Nov 3rd, 2011 @ 9:27am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Card 1 - Question 1
Card 1 - Question 1
What American Old West historical even is recreated in the original series episode "Spectre of the Gun"?
Submit your answer to Lt. Commander Tovan Delon by Sunday, November 6th, 2011.
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Mon Oct 31st, 2011 @ 8:26am
Category: Star Trek Trivia
Star Trek Trivia
That's right folks! Star Trek Trivia is coming to the Calypso starting Monday, October 31st 2011.
So, here is how it works:
Basically each week I will ask three different questions from three different categories. First question will be posted on Monday, second question on Wednesday and third and last…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Fri Oct 28th, 2011 @ 8:20am
Category: General News
End Game
Okay, everyone, here's the plan for the rest of this week.
1) Damon, Daniel, Damion and a Marine detachment will investigate the explosion that killed the magistrate and (probably) Tramira Kyt. (Should take one post.)
2) Science and Engineering will find a wormhole in the sector (probably Michnar IX). It…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Oct 24th, 2011 @ 4:08pm
Category: General News
The Race for the Lost Treasure
Yes, that is the name of the new mission that the USS Calypso and her crew is about to embark on. The mission is promising to be a very fun one. There will be something for everyone to do. But, like always it will depend on you the writes just…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Fri Oct 21st, 2011 @ 7:55am
Category: General News
Post of the Month Award
Theta Fleet has a new award. The Post of the Month Award.
Each sim can nominate one post each month for the award. It's posted in the public forums. All members of the fleet can vote (once) on which post they think is best.
Also, there are news items posted…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Oct 9th, 2011 @ 12:23pm
Category: General News
Quick Update
I just wanted to give everyone a really quick update....
I haven't been as active as I would have liked to lately but the National Guard obligations have been keeping me pretty busy over the past few weeks but thankfully I am kind of free from that for the next…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Mon Oct 3rd, 2011 @ 10:42pm
Category: General News
New Chief Diplomat
Please join me in welcoming KC to the Calypso. He plays Nathan Hightower, our new Chief Diplomat.
WELCOME!
Sam/Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Sep 13th, 2011 @ 5:55am
Category: General News
Welcome Back!
The last few weeks have brought back several players.
First Tony (Leroy), then Alen (Delon) and now Kayleigh. (Formerly Shalie Montgomery).
She'll be playing our new Chief Science Officer (large cheer!) Lieutenant Desiana "Dezzy" Torel.
WElcome back!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Sep 11th, 2011 @ 12:49pm
Category: General News
Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan Returns
Just a quick updated...
I have been for a long time due to military reasons but now I am back home and should be getting back into swing of writing. I will be finding a way to write my character possibly into the mission or explain why he has been…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sat Sep 10th, 2011 @ 11:04am
Category: General News
Returning Marine
Leroy Mangalia is back after a brief hiatus.
Noelle offered to step back to xo so he could have his position back.
Thank you, Tyra and welcome back, Tony!
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Aug 30th, 2011 @ 11:10am
Category: General News
Welcome Damion
Please join me in welcoming our new Chief Intelligence Officer, Lieutenant JG Damion Wolfe to the Calypso.
Damon, meet Damion. Damion, meet Damon.
I can see the typos now... lol
Anyway, welcome aboard, Damion. I hope you can swim! lol
Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Aug 27th, 2011 @ 2:00am
Category: General News
Another sad farewell
Jen, who played Erin Tal, is stepping down as the Calypso's Chief Counselor.
She's involved in some stuff in real life that will "keep her offline for a good while."
Jen, we wish you all the best. You will be missed!
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Aug 17th, 2011 @ 1:52pm
Category: General News
July Awards and a Fond Farewell
First, Tony will be leaving us today (Saturday). He's had some real life issues that have made it necessary for him to step back from simming for a while.
He hopes to return to us at some point, but he's not sure when.
Tony, you will be missed. Your contributions…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jul 30th, 2011 @ 4:51pm
Category: General News
Word Game Begins!
Justin, the new CO of the Typhon and our beloved Mission Advisor started the Word of the Month game.
It's a great game. The object is to see how many times you can use the Word of the Month correctly in a JP.
Each JP counts as one.
Although we're…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jul 9th, 2011 @ 3:37am
Category: General News
More awards and an oops
I forgot three very important awards.
Longevity Medal for serving for one consecutive year aboard the USS Calypso:
Marek Lovok
Delon Tovan
Chichire Shintaku
Longevity Star for 18 months continuous service:
Damon Raine
Samantha York
Congratulations and THANK YOU. I am amazed and touched by the number of people on…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jun 25th, 2011 @ 5:38am
Category: General News
Awards and Promotions
Hi, Everyone!
Wow. Almost everyone is back from LOA and ELOA and, as you can see, is eager to write. It's great!
The new mission is underway adn I hope to get everyone involved in one way or another. :)
Promotions:
Damon Raine to Commander
Leanne Bowen to Lieutenant Commander…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jun 15th, 2011 @ 1:20pm
Category: General News
Welcome to the Caly!
Please join me in welcoming our newest member, Lieutenant Commander Preston Wexler.
He's being assigned to the Calypso for our new mission. :)
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Jun 6th, 2011 @ 5:10pm
Category: General News
End of Month / End of Mission
Hi, everyone!
Things have slowed down a lot recently. Many of you went through and are going through finals. To those who still have exams: good luck.
Amy, our CMO, graduated with an Associate of Arts degree. Congratulations, Amy!
To help jump start things and get us ready for our…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue May 17th, 2011 @ 10:13am
Category: General News
State of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
It's been a slow few months, but we're starting to see people return to the sim (yay!).
I just posted the retrieval of six of the away team. Two will be beamed up in the next JP. The two left are Serena Jones and Daniel Daniels. They are…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Apr 23rd, 2011 @ 12:21pm
Category: General News
Awards!
Did I mention that the Calypso won the Silver Unit of Distinction in February? If not, we did and you all did a great job. :)
Longevity Medal For serving 12 consecutive months aboard the Calypso:
Erin Tal
Nava
Tramira Kyt
Congratulations! This ship wouldn't be the same without you…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Apr 6th, 2011 @ 12:40am
Category: General News
Welcome Tavish Ross
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Tavish Ross, our new Chief Engineer!
[Large cheer]
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Mar 24th, 2011 @ 12:16am
Category: General News
Status of the Mission
Hi, everyone!
This month has been interesting, to say the least. We have a lot of crew who have real life issues right now.
Damon and Alen are on ELOA.
Amy and Tony are on LOA.
Adam and Will have RL issues that aren't allowing them to tag in as…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Mar 20th, 2011 @ 11:47am
Category: General News
A Sad Milestone
It was August 31, 2009 that the USS Orion launched. We just passed the year and a half mark.
The end of this month (March 31) will be the one year anniversary of the USS Calypso.
In some ways it's hard to believe it's been a whole year. I've really…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 12th, 2011 @ 2:18pm
Category: General News
State of the Mission (so far)
Hi, everyone!
It's interesting that December and January were busy months in Theta Fleet, but February is slow. lol
That's okay. We all need some RL time. :)
Even so, you're still doing really well. I love seeing where you guys take the mission. It's never want I expect when…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Feb 25th, 2011 @ 4:09pm
Category: General News
End-of-Year Awards and January Awards
The Calypso acquitted itself very well in the annual and semi-annual awards.
The Calypso tied with the Blackhawk for best main page (semi-annual).
Best Banner was also a tie. The Endeavor, Palamedes and Pendragon tied.
These two awards are voted on by the COs of the fleet.
CO of the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Feb 15th, 2011 @ 9:05pm
Category: General News
If you blinked, you missed him
Two days after Sergeant Benjamin Poteat joined the Calypso, he asked to be removed as he became CMO of another sim.
If you had a JP with him, please delete it. He will not be returning to the Calypso.
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Feb 4th, 2011 @ 10:43am
Category: General News
Welcome Talri and Richard
Please join me in welcoming two new crew members:
Lieutenant JG Talri, our new stellar cartographer and
Sergeant Richard Benjamin Poteat, platoon leader.
Kelly is an excellent simmer and we're very fortunate to have her as part of our family.
Richard is known to a number of you. He's looking…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Feb 1st, 2011 @ 4:23pm
Category: General News
Good Luck, Chris!
Chris, who played our Chief Engineer, Kaylaras, has asked to be put on the inactive crew list.
He was on too many sims and needs to cut back (not to mention he's CO of two sims and XO of another).
On behalf of the Calypso, we wish him well!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Jan 26th, 2011 @ 2:40pm
Category: General News
Mission Over
With the posting of the Marine post, we have finished "Peace or Something Like It."
Large cheer
Tomorrow (Thursday) I'll post Another Auld Lang Syne. Then we'l officially be in the new mission.
Great job everyone!
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Jan 20th, 2011 @ 4:32pm
Category: General News
The Forest of Mythraeli
We're wrapping up Peace, or Something Like It. Marines are on the Merc ship. Once their post is done, we'll wrap the mission.
In the meantime, I've started The Forest of Mythraeli. We'll work on the briefing post while we finish up the others. Then we'll jump into the new…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Jan 13th, 2011 @ 6:56am
Category: General News
New Mission!
Hey, everyone!
We're almost done with this mission. We basically have the Marines on the final Merc ship to deal with. When they're back, we'll be done.
Awesome job, everyone!
We will launch immediately into the next mission "The Forest of Mythraeli." This will be a different type mission.
The…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jan 9th, 2011 @ 1:40pm
Category: General News
New CFCO
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Serena "Seren" Jones to the Calypso. :)
Welcome, welcome!
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jan 9th, 2011 @ 1:29pm
Category: General News
December Awards
Time in service:
Marek: Six month service ribbon
Delon: Six month service ribbon
Posts:
Sam: 300 posts
Promotions;
Delon: Lieutenant Commander
Randy: Lieutenant JG
Fleet Awards:
Unit of Distinction:
Gold: USS Alabama
Silver: USS Pendragon
Bronze: USS Calypso
Honorable Mention: Starbase Typhon
Admiral's Choice (for excellence)
USS Damocles
USS Blackhawk…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Jan 6th, 2011 @ 11:26am
Category: General News
Gone, but not forgotten
I regret to announce that we lost another two characters to the dreaded inactivity virus.
OOC: Taylor and Kayleigh, who played Kaj and Shalie have not logged in for over two months. They haven't responded to emails and PMs. Both have been moved to inactive status.
IC: the two characters…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Dec 29th, 2010 @ 3:17pm
Category: Out of Character
The Home Stretch... and stuff
Hi, everyone!
It's one week until Christmas... And I haven't finished my shopping yet. I HATE last minute shopping.
Anyway, I hope you are all having a really great holiday season.
We're in the final stretch of this mission. I just sent a starter for the final JP back…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Dec 18th, 2010 @ 10:20am
Category: General News
Welcome, Welcome
ON
Two (almost) new crew!
Welcome back Ensign Randall McGraw, our Wing Commander! Will is recovering from back surgery and wants to keep busy, so please, start a JP with him. :)
Welcome our new Chief Engineer Lieutenant Commander Kahlaras Son of Mort'agh.
Chris is CO of the USS Vigilant…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Dec 18th, 2010 @ 10:10am
Category: General News
Welcome back, Will, plus two more awards
Will, who plays Randy McGraw, our Wing Commander, is back on board the USS Calypso.
He's currently in sickbay, so story by and sya "hi."
Two awards I forgot to list:
Lovgevity Ribbon (for six consecutive months on the Calypso):
Leory Mangalia
Marek Lovok
Congratulations!
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Dec 8th, 2010 @ 9:11am
Category: General News
November Awards
As always, you guys are AWESOME! The posts in November were a lot of fun to read. You've worked very hard, and it shows. :)
The Calypso won the Silver Unit of Distinction award for November. (Only because Theta Fleet has a rule that a ship can't win the same…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Dec 8th, 2010 @ 8:33am
Category: General News
Marine Detachment Positions Improvement
I am pleased to announce that the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Calypso has been put through its very first make over. What this means for all of you is that starting right now anyone who currently has a Marine character or is planning on playing on in the future…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sun Nov 28th, 2010 @ 12:13pm
Category: General News
Doctor Partial LOA
Hi, I will be putting my character(s) on LOA for 2 weeks due to a college exam that I have to study for and to spend time with my family for Thanksgiving next week. I will consider this a "Partial" LOA as I will still be able to respond to…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Leanne Bowen
Posted on: Thu Nov 18th, 2010 @ 6:13am
Category: General News
The Civilian Complex Post Update
To all those that are participating in The Civilian Complex post...
Team #1 which consists of Lt. Tovan, Lt. Jaxara and Gunny Kyt is going to be doing a post which takes place inside the building. They are searching for Commander York in the building and should face some resistance…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sun Nov 14th, 2010 @ 10:00am
Category: General News
NPCs
If you have any NPCs that need to be linked to your player, let me know.
A PNPC is one you will play regularly. A secondary character.
If they're linked to you then only YOU can play them. If they are regular NPCs, anyone can play them.
Charlie
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Nov 10th, 2010 @ 2:44pm
Category: Out of Character
Free to Write
Hi everybody!
I'm so glad that Calypso made gold for September. I'm writing this announcement to say that if you need someone to write with, feel free to do so with one of my characters in sickbay. Doctor Bowen is a little slow as she is coming down with an…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Leanne Bowen
Posted on: Mon Oct 25th, 2010 @ 3:16am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Where we are right now:
Sam and the head of the Coalition have been kidnapped by the Orion. They are currently being held on Turkana IV.
The Grand Marshal has a device that will lead to global destruction if he isn't found in 18 hours.
Delon and his department are…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Oct 20th, 2010 @ 9:08pm
Category: General News
USS Wasp looking for an XO
Clint, who played Karma Sinclair, is also the CO of the USS Wasp. He is looking for an XO to help him run the ship.
if you're interested, head over to the Wasp and apply.
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Oct 17th, 2010 @ 10:11am
Category: Out of Character
Resignation
I am sorry to report that Karma Sinclair has resigned from the Calypso.
He's had RL concerns for several weeks now, and they're taking up a lot of his time. He does not feel that it's fair to the Calypso to be Xo and not have time to post.
I…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Oct 14th, 2010 @ 10:00am
Category: General News
September Awards
First, happy Binary Day! (10/10/10) And, what's really great for those of us who read Hitchhiker's Guide, 101010 = 42! So, binary is the answer to Life, the Univers & Everything! Woo hoo!
Happy Columbis Day to the Americans and Happy Thanksgiving to the Canadians!
You all did an amazing…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Oct 11th, 2010 @ 6:24am
Category: General News
Time to nominate!
It's almost the end of the month and it's time for award nominations. :)
Go to Award Nominations. If there's someone on the ship you think deserves an award, nominate them. PLEASE vote for Crew's Choice.
Mission status:
The battle with the mercenaries is done. The Calypso is undergoing repairs.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Sep 27th, 2010 @ 1:22pm
Category: General News
Banned Books and Mission Update
Hi, everyone!
I'm really enjoying what you've done in When Push Comes To Shove and the other two JPs. The story you're building is a lot of fun!
Than you all for making this a fun ship to command! You're all awesome!
Saturday starts Banned Books Week. It's a week…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Sep 24th, 2010 @ 1:18am
Category: Out of Character
August Awards and Stuff
August Awards:
Silver Unit of Distinction Award: to the crew of the USS Calypso (tied with Shards of Palaris). Good job!
Longevity Medal (serving on the ship for 12 consecutive months):
Samantha York and Damon Raine
Longevity Ribbon (for serving aboard the ship for 6 consecutive months):
Karma Sinclair, Kaj…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Sep 9th, 2010 @ 12:32pm
Category: General News
Credit where credit is due
I have split off the first two parts of When Push Comes to Shove.
I put the sigs in for everyone I saw in the JPs. I don't know who is playing to two Merc groups.
Please let me know so I can give you credit or put your name…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Sep 4th, 2010 @ 10:29am
Category: General News
Mission Update
Juggling Cats has been posted.
We will assume that Sam met with Damon, Delon, Nava and Erin about why they were staying on the planet.
Those on the planet, feel free to do a post about what you do for the evening. You're welcome to contact people on the Calypso.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Aug 31st, 2010 @ 10:34am
Category: General News
Disappearing Act
I want to take a moment to apologize for my disappearance over the past week and a half. It's been a rather hectic time for me here with couple of major things going on but everything should be back to normal tomorrow. So look forward to more posts from me…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Delon Tovan
Posted on: Sat Aug 28th, 2010 @ 11:41pm
Category: Out of Character
Mission Outline
Hi, everyone!
First, I like to do several mission-specific JPs at a time. That way, the faster posters can write and those who have less time can tag in when they can. Basically, in a large JP, feel free to gat in where you feel you fit. Just be sure…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Aug 18th, 2010 @ 10:41am
Category: General News
New crew!
Two new crewmembers have joined the Calypso in the last few days.
Please join me in welcoming our new Chief Intelligence Officer Lieutenant JG Aldara Rallis and our new security officer Ensign Silea Koritala (or should I say condolences? ).
And, since we lost our Chief Engineer, Chief Petty Officer…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Aug 17th, 2010 @ 1:57pm
Category: General News
Crew Departure and July Awards
Lieutenant JG Kalyka Meral has left the ship. She has a lot of added responsibilities on other ships. She wishes us all well.
To that end, Petty Officer 2nd Class Shalie Montgomery has been promoted to Chief Petty Officer and appointed Chief Engineer.
Congratulations to Shalie.
Awards:
The USS Calysp…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Mon Aug 2nd, 2010 @ 2:41pm
Category: General News
Leaving Typhon
Hi, everyone!
I am in awe of the activity this month on the Calypso. You guys are AMAZING!
I have enjoyed the posts and the story arcs.
I will be starting the departure post shortly.
I will start the arrival post on Monday.
If you wish to nominate anyone on…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jul 24th, 2010 @ 1:21pm
Category: General News
New mission!
The mission "Transitions" has officially closed. Take the next few days to finish up any posts you have going. Make sure they are listed under this mission title so they go in the right place.
The new mission "Peace or Something Like It" starts tomorrow. Any post that comes (time…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Jul 13th, 2010 @ 12:15pm
Category: General News
June Awards/Promotions
In spite of a slow month, you all did really well. Thanks!
Promotions;
Karma Sinclair has been promoted to Lieutenant Commander and XO.
Erin Tal has been promoted to Lieutenant JG
Nava has been promoted to Lieutenant JG
Awards:
The Calypso won the Bronze Unit of Distinction Award. Way to…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Jul 13th, 2010 @ 12:09pm
Category: General News
Karma Sinclair
Condolences go out to Karma Sinclair.
He is the new XO of the Calypso.... We wish him well.
Seriously, though, his player has been a big help behind-the-scenes with Nova. He is responsible for the skin I use (Calypso Red) and the ability to put graphics where I like.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jul 3rd, 2010 @ 4:44am
Category: General News
Monthly Awards
Hi, everyone!
It's that time again. Time to vote for the monthly awards!
If nothing else, please vote for crew's choice. Last month it went to the USS Orion. The month before that, it went to the ghezuns. (This is because there were NO VOTES.)
So, unless you want me…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Jun 29th, 2010 @ 3:20am
Category: General News
A Sad Departure
John (John Sheridan) started a new job last month. He was hoping to continue simming at his previous level, but his new job has taken up more of his time than he previous thought.
He will be dropping all but two of his sims. He is CO of one of…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Jun 27th, 2010 @ 9:22am
Category: General News
New Chief Ops
I am pleased to welcome Lieutenant Delon Tovan to the Calypso as our Chief Operations Officer.
Alen is an excellent simmer and a good friend of mine. I'm pleased to welcome him to our 'family.'
Charlie/Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jun 19th, 2010 @ 2:26pm
Category: General News
May Awards
Promotions:
Leanne Bowen to the rank of Lieutenant
Kaj Mikkola to the rank of Lieutenant
Damon Raine to the rank of Major
John Sheridan to the rank of Commander
Posting Awards:
Kalyka Meral: 50 posts
Samantha York: 200 posts
The ship won a Unit of Distinction Award again. Third in…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Jun 5th, 2010 @ 1:32pm
Category: General News
April Awards
The USS Calypso won the Silver Unit of Distinction Award for the month of April. Well done everyone!
Other awards:
April Awards:
Posting Awards:
Leanne Bowen: 50 posts
Damon Raine: 100 posts
Distinguished Newcomer Award:
Nava
Erin Tal
Randall McGraw
Funny Bone Award:
Lorne Jaxara
John Sheridan
Good Conduct Ribbon:…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu May 6th, 2010 @ 8:11am
Category: General News
End of month/mission awards
It's the end of April and we're 1 1/2 posts away from finishing up the mission (yay0.
Time for award nominations. All the Theta Fleet Awards are now in the system, so you can view awards and see what's available.
Use the nomination button to select the award.
Thanks, and…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Apr 30th, 2010 @ 8:41pm
Category: General News
Two new officers
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Andrew Argyle, our new Chief Ops.
He's arriving just in time to see everything fall apart. lol
Second, the player behind Ted Turner has switched to Engineering. Our new Chief Engineer is Lieutenant JG Kalyka Meral. She will meet us on Starbase Typhon.
Ted…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Apr 27th, 2010 @ 1:05am
Category: General News
Moving Forward
Hi, everyone!
Things have slowed down a lot in the past two weeks. I've had a... long week.
That being said, we are very close to wrapping up this mission. There are two away team posts in progress. One will find out what happened to the ships. The other will…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Apr 22nd, 2010 @ 6:38am
Category: General News
Ensign Randall McGraw
Please join me in welcoming Ensign Randall McGraw as our new Wing Commander!
He comes highly recommended and I'm sure he'll be a great addition to the crew!
Sam
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Apr 15th, 2010 @ 3:12am
Category: General News
1st Lieutenant Leroy Mangalia
Please join me in welcoming 1st Lieutenant Leroy Mangalia, our new Marine XO.
I am on another ship with him. He is a great addition to the Calypso!
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Apr 11th, 2010 @ 7:44am
Category: General News
MUSICIANS WANTED
Are you a musician, do you pretend to be one on.... ok that joke is old, but you get the gist. Talent is needed to fill a band for an upcoming blues night in the lounge. The repertoire includes blues, soul, gospel, some swing and jazz, and any offshoot or…
Author: Lieutenant Kaj Mikkola
Posted on: Sat Apr 10th, 2010 @ 3:19am
Category: General News
March Awards
The March awards for the USS Orion:
Crews Choice: Commander Samantha York
Meritorious Newcomer: Lorne Jaxara
Player of the Month: Kaj Mikkola
Teamwork award: Damon Raine
Fleet level awards:
Distinguished Volunteer Award: Daniel Davis for his tireless work in getting the database set up on new server.
Theta Fleet Unit…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Apr 7th, 2010 @ 9:21am
Category: General News
USS Calypso
First, forgive me for my April Fools prank. To be honest, I NEVER pull pranks on April 1st, but someone mentioned doing something in character and telling his crew he was going to celebrate the day... Well, that discussion led to changing the name of the ship. Thus the USS…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Fri Apr 2nd, 2010 @ 9:30am
Category: Simm Announcement
Farewell
Please join me in wishing a fond farewell to two of our crew.
First, Alexandra Adeyemon. Her player is extremely busy in RL and no longer has time to sim. We wish him all the best!
Second, It is with sadness that we must bid captain James Montgomery farewell. He…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Apr 1st, 2010 @ 12:06pm
Category: General News
Ensign Nava
Please join me in welcoming Ensign Nava, our new Chief Diplomat to the Orion!
And there was much rejoicing...
"Yay!"
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Mar 28th, 2010 @ 8:56pm
Category: General News
Nominations
It's time once again to send in nominations for awards.
Most of the new Theta Fleet awards are in the awards list. (I think there are one or two new ones I missed. I'll get those this weekend.)
Please send nominations to me via awards nominations or PM.
If nothing…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 27th, 2010 @ 10:23am
Category: General News
Business
A couple of matters of business:
First, posting is going well. Most of you are participating in the away mission and the little problem on the ship.
If you're lost, here's a recap:
Away mission:
The away team has gone down to the planet (Tiberius IV) to check on the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 20th, 2010 @ 3:32am
Category: General News
New Member of the Crew
Everyone join me in giving a warm welcome to our new Chief Counselor, Ensign Erin Tal!
We wish her well as she will be quite busy from now on. lol
Sam York
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 20th, 2010 @ 3:21am
Category: General News
Theta Fleet (dot) net
The IFS database at thetafleet.com imploded. Cascading database errors. Possible framework errors.
Bottom line, it is a mess. So, we had thetafleet.net, and we've uploaded a new database.
This is the good news. The bad is that we're entering all the characters again.
So, you have received emails from ltueor1…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Mar 11th, 2010 @ 2:04am
Category: General News
Orion Rules
They're now up. The rules for the USS Orion. For your convenience, they are also listed below:
Please refer to the Theta Fleet site for general rules.
SIM SPECIFIC RULES:
These rules are in flux and will change from time to time.
1. Be respectful of other players. We're all…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 6th, 2010 @ 10:14am
Category: General News
The more things change...
Gunnery Sergeant Jethro Hawkes has been removed from the simm due to inactivity. We wish him well and would be happy to welcome him back at some future date.
I am also pleased to welcome Lieutenant Lorne Jaxara as our new Chief Security Officer.
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Mar 6th, 2010 @ 8:45am
Category: General News
Mission JP Information
I like to do things a little differently from other simms. So, to avoid any confusion, here's a brief explanation.
A number of players on the Orion, myself included, are online a lot and answer tags frequently. Others are not able to log in as often.
So, to try and…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Mar 4th, 2010 @ 11:17am
Category: General News
Long-overdue awards
Sheridan and I spent a long time last night loading the Theta Fleet awards into the SMS.
Tonight, I gave out a LOT. As no awards have been given in the six months the ship has been active, I tried to give out awards for the past two missions.
There…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Mar 4th, 2010 @ 11:06am
Category: General News
New mission underway
The departure post has been up for a couple of days now.
I would like everyone to log in and tag the post.
This will be posted early Monday morning. Sunday I'll start the next post where we send an away team to Tiberius IV.
If you have questions about…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sat Feb 27th, 2010 @ 7:04am
Category: General News
Another New Crew Member!
Everyone, please join me in welcoming Lieutenant JG Kaj Mikkola to the Orion!
He is our new Chief Flight Control Officer.
He is also new to simming, so please help him learn the ropes!
On behalf of the Orion, we're very happy to have you be part of our sim!
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Feb 23rd, 2010 @ 2:02am
Category: General News
New Crew Member
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant Karma Sinclair to the Orion.
Karma is our new Chief Intelligence Officer!
He's here just in time to help with our new mission.
Welcome!
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Feb 21st, 2010 @ 7:05am
Category: General News
January Awards and Promotions
I received two nominations for the Crew's Choice Award.
So, it's a tie.
Congratulations to Commander Samantha York and Marine Captain Damon Raines.
This award, and a few others, will be added after I put the awards into the ship. I had not expected to have to load in the…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Wed Feb 17th, 2010 @ 8:07am
Category: General News
Farewell to Shinga
Our Chief Security/Tactical Officer has resigned due to an increase in other demands on the player's time.
We wish Sam all the best.
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Feb 16th, 2010 @ 3:08am
Category: General News
Awards!
I would like to give out some awards on Monday. Please send me suggestions via PM or the awards nominations link in the control panel.
If nothing else, please nominate someone for the crew's choice award. :)
I've started the mission briefing post for the next mission. There are still…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Sun Feb 14th, 2010 @ 6:11am
Category: General News
Change of Command
Hi, everyone!
It's been a night of changes... (at least, it was nighttime for me)
First, we moved to a new server (uss-orion.rpg-hosting.com).
Then, later, Captain Montgomery logged in and put himself on ELOA. And he made me Commander of the Orion until his return.
Captain Montgomery will be missed.…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Feb 9th, 2010 @ 3:59pm
Category: General News
Orion has MOVED!
In order to get some much-needed behind-the-scenes work done (like loading in award images), it was necessary to move the Orion to a different web host.
The new site is at: http://uss-orion.rpg-hosting.com
Please go there as soon as possible and log in. The old site is up, but is NOT…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Tue Feb 9th, 2010 @ 7:45am
Category: General News
Announcement / Posting
After a Theta Fleet inspection Ensign Glen Rucinter, Ensign Tony Simms and Ensign Dorr Survox have been placed in the non-active crew members Manifest due to lack of posting on the sim. If at some further date they wish to rejoin the Orion they may contact us.
The ship is…
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Sat Feb 6th, 2010 @ 1:57am
Category: General News
Starbase Typhon
A little late in coming, but the Orion has arrived at Starbase Typhon.
Feel free to visit the base or meet the crew.
Both Commander Sheridan and Lieutenant Commander York can help you set up JPs with crewmembers from the other sim.
As you have seen, some of the crew…
Author: Commodore Samantha York
Posted on: Thu Feb 4th, 2010 @ 7:10pm
Category: General News
Arrival Starbase Typhon
After a rather lengthy first mission we have arrived at Starbase 347, Typhon. We will be docked shortly. If you would like to do a joint post with any of the crew there just contact me for their email address. we will be here for a few days re-supplying before…
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Sat Jan 30th, 2010 @ 10:09am
Category: General News
Well Done
I would just like to tell you all how stunning your work on this, the Orions First mission was. In one word I would mention "Breathtaking". The First mission of our ship happened in the midst of the Holidays, and a major change in Fleet status. Your skills and dedication…
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Fri Jan 8th, 2010 @ 3:46pm
Category: General News
2010
ALCON:
Happy New Year to all! I hope you've all enjoyed the Holiday Season, and with the festivities over for another year thinks should get underway again on the Orion.
Our manifest has been added to the Fleet, if you havn't already have a look explore the fleet site at:…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Tue Jan 5th, 2010 @ 1:33am
Category: General News
Promotions
ALCON:
As part of the Celebrations of our move to a new fleet in recognition of their service aboard Orion so far I'd like to offer promotions to the following deserving crew members:
Samantha York promted Lieutenant Commander
Chris Brooks promoted Lieutenent
Alexandra Adeyemon promted Lieutenant
Leanne Bowen promted Lieutenant…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Tue Dec 15th, 2009 @ 3:50pm
Category: General News
Just to confirm
ALCON:
As I'm sure you've all been contected by former TFCO drake dean stating that you co has resigned - this is purely to encourage you to leave this ship so you stay somewhere within obsidian fleet. This is exactly the sort of behaviour that has led us to leave.…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Fri Dec 11th, 2009 @ 9:11pm
Category: General News
News from the Fleet....
ALCON
Dear all, some of you may already seen this message elswhere in Obsidian Fleet, however the Admiralty are looking for opinions from any and all crew members on how the events in the latest star trek film should affect any of the stories to take place in Obsidian Fleet…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Sun Nov 29th, 2009 @ 2:09pm
Category: General News
New Arrival
Gabriel M. McKinney, born 11/26/09 6lbs 10z. Mother and baby doing well. Gabe Is our 11th Grandchild! Our 12th is due any day... All have a wonderful weekend. We sure will!
Sheridan
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Fri Nov 27th, 2009 @ 12:51pm
Category: General News
Atten - huh!
ALCON:
Please welcome Acting Marine XO, Chief Warrant Officer Jak! Please help him get settled in!
In other news I'd like to update you on the mission and the ship in general. As I'm sure you've noticed I've been fairly quiet lately due to work and university commitments. I will…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Tue Nov 24th, 2009 @ 10:19am
Category: General News
New Engineer
ALCON:
Please give a warm welcome to Ensign Glen Rucinter, joining our Engineering Department as Assistant Chief!
I'm sure you'll all help him get settled in!
James C Montgomery
CO, USS Orion
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 @ 11:11am
Category: General News
Promotions Part 2
ALCON
Much as I hate to announce my own award, I'd like to inform all crew that I've passed Command Acadamy and have been promoted to Commander, and Orion is now fully operational! We've made a fantastic start so lets press on!
I do have one further promotion to announce,…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Thu Oct 15th, 2009 @ 12:18am
Category: General News
An Update from the Centre Chair
ALCON:
Firstly I'd like to apologise for my slow personal start to the activity on the ship, Work plus a posgraduate degree has put constraits on my time, with The Command Acadamy demanding most of the time I have left to simm with! That said the Acadamy is nearly done…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Tue Oct 13th, 2009 @ 1:14pm
Category: General News
A Toast!
To the Orion's Newest crew member Theodore 'Ted' Turner. He will be running the Nebula Lounge so stop by and say hello! Welcome aboard.
Sheridan
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Sun Oct 11th, 2009 @ 3:28pm
Category: General News
13, Unlucky for some - but not the Orion
ALCON:
Please welcome our 13th Crewmate, Chief Medical Officer Leanne Bowen!
Expect to report to Sickbay for your physical exams shortly (but of course the Captain is just too busy at the moment!)
James C Montgomery
CO, USS Orion
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Tue Sep 29th, 2009 @ 11:21am
Category: General News
Go Time
ALCON:
With the arrival of our Chief Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant JG Chris Brooks I think we are just about ready to get under way!
Please give Lieutenant Brooks a warm welcome, and as you do so please have a look at our first mission that will be put up…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Sat Sep 26th, 2009 @ 9:44am
Category: General News
Important announcements...
ALCON:
A couple of important announcements:
The Orion has been moved to its new home in TF72-B under the Command of Captain Andrew Fisher. Despite being the youngest simm, we already have more crew that all but the Flagship, 'Senior Ship' and one other so lets add to our ranks…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Mon Sep 14th, 2009 @ 11:48am
Category: General News
Another welcome...
ALCON:
I'm delighted to announce the newest member of the Orion's crew, Lieutenant JG Erin Airey our new Chief Counselor. So don't be suprised if you get summoned for a psychological evaluation in the near future! The Commanding Officer is as usual far too busy ;)
Lieutenant Commander James C…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Mon Sep 14th, 2009 @ 9:30am
Category: General News
New Crew and Academy
ALCON
Please join me in giving a warm Orion welcome to the following new crew members:
Lieutenant (JG) Samantha York, Chief Science Officer
Ensign Tharek Getal, Security Investigations Officer
Our Orion family is growing nicely but if you know of anyone else... you know what to do!
In other news,…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 @ 10:21am
Category: General News
New crew Checking in
For all new personnel checking, we have been given Deck 20 to use. This Area has been outfitted with offices for all Department Heads. Only USS Orion crew shall be allowed for security reasons. There is a Security check point at the entrance... The only thing Not here is a…
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Sat Sep 5th, 2009 @ 5:51am
Category: Simm Announcement
Off to a Flying Start
ALCON:
We're off to a good start, Orion is 3 days old but we're already up to 7 crew members with one or two others confirmed to join us in the near future.
A warm welcome to our first additions:
Chief Security/Tactical Officer: Ensign Binjole Nartu
Marine Commanding Officer: 2nd…
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Wed Sep 2nd, 2009 @ 3:24pm
Category: General News
Stout Hearts, Iron Will
I welcome you to the USS Orion. If adventure is what you seek you have found it here. As your Executive Officer I shall challenge you on every Mission we take. My goal on this vessel is to aid you in having the best experience possible. Join us today as…
Author: Commander John Sheridan
Posted on: Tue Sep 1st, 2009 @ 3:04am
Category: General News
Welcome Aboard
ALCON:
Welcome aboard the USS Orion, please mind the scaffolding and dust from the reconstruction work still in progress. If you'd like to join a new crew on our first adventure together please do fill out an application form!
Yours,
Lieutenant-Commander James C Montgomery,
Commanding Officer, USS Orion
Author: Captain James Montgomery
Posted on: Mon Aug 31st, 2009 @ 9:21pm
Category: General News