News: 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
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
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
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