Poll of the Month

In nearly 250 years of operation, Starfleet has changed its uniform code a great many times. In some eras, the look was utilitarian, and supported operations in the harsh expanse

All characters we can encounter, both in simming and in other kinds of fiction, are partly defined by a large number of relationships they have. Friends, lovers, coworkers… and family.

Star Trek’s six television series, and 10 (all right, 13) movies have shown various Starfleet vessels exploring the unknowns of space. Hundreds of alien worlds have been visited, countless regions

You are the captain of a starship, and you are called for an urgent diplomatic intervention. You go to the home planet of the Mantisar (a fictitious species created for

Star Trek long-ago invaded popular culture beyond just television and movies. Another place it’s won the hearts of fans has been in the videogame medium. Of course, not everyone plays

When we are simming, we are writing about the life of many characters. Every aspect of their life, sometimes. Their adventures, that’s true, but also what they do on their

The Borg probe proceeds onwards, unaware that you have laid a trap for it. As it crosses your weapon’s crosshairs, you give the order. Your ship decloaks, unleashes a fusillade

Pirates. Bandits. A huge galaxy like the one we inhabit must have its share. And rumors say you are headed their way. You are the captain of a starship, and

It has become one of the most universally recognized staples of Star Trek, not to mention the solution to – and cause of – many problems faced by the crews of

As we simmers grow our skills, our characters also gain experience and are shaped by the way we write them. Sometimes, their experiences are rewarded with a promotion! But sometimes