Today's stardate: 238607.03
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The Training Team
We all remember our time in the Academy; our first steps within the fleet. Of course, those first steps could not be made without the Training Team, who provide leadership in that short first mission, teaching our new cadets the writing format and giving them a controlled environment in which to learn the basics. If you're interested in helping with running these classes, read the Training Team website and contact your CO.
We all remember our time in the Academy; our first steps within the fleet. Of course, those first steps could not be made without the Training Team, who provide leadership in that short first mission, teaching our new cadets the writing format and giving them a controlled environment in which to learn the basics. If you're interested in helping with running these classes, read the Training Team website and contact your CO.
Spectacular Tip #15
"In real life, we are mostly endowed with shortcomings more than strengths. What makes us human is our ability to overcome these weaknesses to be great. Show us how your character does this in their own way." -Tracey Townson
"In real life, we are mostly endowed with shortcomings more than strengths. What makes us human is our ability to overcome these weaknesses to be great. Show us how your character does this in their own way." -Tracey Townson
"Lean into the sharp points and fully experience them. The essence of bravery is being without self-deception. Wisdom is inherent in (understanding) emotions." -Pema Chödrön, The Places That Scare You
This week, we have another runoff: What Star Trek character biography would you most like to read? What do you think, would you find Hikaru Sulu's Don't Call Me Tiny more scintillating than Kathryn Janeway's There's Coffee in that Nebula!? Vote now, and let your voice be heard!
We're considering forming a chess league for the summer and fall of 2009, and are soliciting interested members. If you'd like to participate, please head over to the forums and sign-in, to see if we have enough interest. No experience (or skill!) necessary!
Lieutenant Daniel Peter Wood, Chief of the USS Ronin's Security, offered some insight into the psyche of a Security Officer and the man writing the character in a recent interview for Lower Decks' columnist, Commander Toni Turner.
"A lot of people believe Security is probably the easiest department to write," said Lieutenant Wood, "but I’d have to disagree. It’s not just a case of defending the crew and becoming trigger happy, there’s keeping the peace, constant training sims, and of course, if marines are on board, defining the fine line between each jurisdiction, but that adds to the fun and makes an interesting sim." -- Full Story
"A lot of people believe Security is probably the easiest department to write," said Lieutenant Wood, "but I’d have to disagree. It’s not just a case of defending the crew and becoming trigger happy, there’s keeping the peace, constant training sims, and of course, if marines are on board, defining the fine line between each jurisdiction, but that adds to the fun and makes an interesting sim." -- Full Story
Due to some significant real-life considerations, Captain Cura Assanti has retired as CO of the USS Constitution, command of which has been passed over to Commander Sam Perkins. We wish him the best of luck.
Meanwhile, Commodore Rhys Bejain has stepped down from the Executive Council to concentrate on other projects, and so we're pleased to announce that Captain Idril Mar has been appointed to take over his place and, in recognition for his work as the CC Magistrate, Captain Daydan Taboo has been chosen to take over her duties as the Captain-at-Large.
(signed)
Rear Admiral Rocar Drawoh
On behalf of the Executive Council
Meanwhile, Commodore Rhys Bejain has stepped down from the Executive Council to concentrate on other projects, and so we're pleased to announce that Captain Idril Mar has been appointed to take over his place and, in recognition for his work as the CC Magistrate, Captain Daydan Taboo has been chosen to take over her duties as the Captain-at-Large.
(signed)
Rear Admiral Rocar Drawoh
On behalf of the Executive Council
This time, you get to vote in two weekly polls! First, choose your favorite villain from the list of Big Baddies from big sci-fi franchises. Then, go back and select your favorite two-parter from the extensive lists of all the Trek series. Let your voice be heard!
UPDATE: We'd also like to know who you believe the most important real-world scientist was. Our five contenders, Leonardo Da Vinci, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Nikola Tesla, were picked from a poll of several weeks ago. Go vote!
UPDATE: We'd also like to know who you believe the most important real-world scientist was. Our five contenders, Leonardo Da Vinci, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Nikola Tesla, were picked from a poll of several weeks ago. Go vote!
Today, we're pleased to bring you the third column of Commander Toni Turner's "Life in Starfleet" project, and also an update on the project. Although the columns' previous host site, STGames, is closing, Hailing Frequency, another large Star Trek games site, has picked it up, and new columns will begin to appear there immediately.
The entire column can be found after the jump, and the original published article can be found here. -- Full Story
The entire column can be found after the jump, and the original published article can be found here. -- Full Story
On June 15, 2009, UFOP: Starbase118 celebrated its 15th Year in existence. Through the efforts and guidance of Fleet Admiral Wolf, and other dedicated volunteers, the international community of Star Trek fans, writers, and friends enjoy the opportunity to continue the saga created by Gene Roddenberry.
The Crew of the USS Resolution, in an effort to add to the celebration, and to thank Admiral Wolf for all he has done for the group through the years, offer our well wishes, along with our deepest gratitude, for allowing us to journey to the stars on Starbase 118 for the past 15 years. May the journey continue for many more.
The Crew of the USS Resolution, in an effort to add to the celebration, and to thank Admiral Wolf for all he has done for the group through the years, offer our well wishes, along with our deepest gratitude, for allowing us to journey to the stars on Starbase 118 for the past 15 years. May the journey continue for many more.
Star Trek Games, which named UFOP: Starbase 118 its "Top RPG/Sim Group of the year" two years in a row and hosts Toni Turner's "Life in Starfleet" columns, has announced its closure. After ten years of continuous service, the site will be shutting down on June 21st.
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