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Application - Part 1
The information in this section will give us an initial idea of your character and positional preferences. You can change any character information, including your duty post preferences, through the end of training, so don't worry too much about getting them exactly right.
Email address*
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Character species*
Here's a list of species you can choose from.
Is your character a hybrid of two species?*
- Yes
- No
Hybrids of no more than two species are allowed.
What is your character's second species?
Character gender*
Character name*
Need help choosing a name? Click here.
Duty post*
Learn more about each duty post or see which duty posts need players the most.
You must make selections for all the items marked with a * above before you can continue.
Have you been a member before?
Have you ever applied to be a member before?*
- No, this is my first time applying
- I have applied but my application was not accepted
- I attempted, but did not graduate from training
- I've completed training and been placed on a ship in the past
It looks like you've been a member with us before. You are required by our community rules to identify yourself, and in doing so you may be eligible to return at your previous rank, and/or avoid re-training. Using our application form without notifying us of your identity can result in expulsion at a later date, so please head to our "request to return" form where you'll have the option of choosing to create a new character if you choose.

Application - Part 2
In this section, we'd like to get an idea of your initial ability to write in a narrative style. We are not concerned with your Star Trek knowledge, but more with your ability to write interesting and engaging prose. We are attempting to weed out time-wasters, not inexperienced simmers.

Using the duty post you are applying for (e.g. – Medical officer, Security officer, etc.), show us how your character would handle the situation below. Your answer should be in a narrative style (like a short story) and you are free to make up any further details about the incident and local area. Include your character’s personal thoughts, emotions, observations and interaction with other team members (who can also be made up).

You are assigned to an away team which is beaming down to what was once a colonized planet. On arrival, you find the local area has been abandoned.

» Be creative and be detailed! Remember we're seeing through the eyes of your character. Help us understand what it feels like for your character to be in this situation. What are they seeing, smelling, hearing, and feeling?
» Applications that do not have an answer to this question will not be considered.
» Minimum 250 words, maximum 500 words – We need to get a clear picture of your writing ability but more is not better and will slow down processing your application.
» Proofread your entry before submitting.
» Samples that are written by AI/ChatGPT will not be considered. We're a writing group – you will be expected to write three times a week. If you can't submit a creative, original, self-written sample, you will not enjoy participating with us.
» We suggest you keep a copy of your response saved on your computer BEFORE you submit it.

Need some inspiration? Check out a few stories from our archive [PDF].
Creative writing sample*
ONLY USE THIS PROMPT: "You are assigned to an away team which is beaming down to what was once a colonized planet. On arrival, you find the local area has been abandoned."