All News
New Member of the Crew
Attention Crew of the USS Phoenix...
Please welcome aboard Lieutenant JG Kai Nokamura, our new Assistant Chief Engineering Officer.
We will need to incorporate him into the crew gained from the USS Granger, but that will be easy enough. No doubt a few bumps and bruises from the incident, but…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 13 Apr 2024 @ 7:29pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Member of the Crew
Everyone please welcome Larry to the fold. He will be play Lt. Jason Rhineholt M.D., our new Chief Medical Officer. There are still a few details to work out to get him on board but our crew is growing.
Larry - If you are on Discord be sure to join…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 12 Mar 2024 @ 6:31pm
Category: General News
ATTENTION TO ORDERS!!!
Once again the crew of the USS Phoenix have shown the Task Force and the fleet that our phoenix has truely risen from it's ashes. For the second time in the 5 months since the sim was reborn you all have earned our sim another award. Outstanging!! Keep up the…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 09 Mar 2024 @ 9:37am
Category: General News
On the road again...
Hope everyone is having a good Monday morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on your location.
As most of you may have noticed we've had a lot of group posts go out and we are officially underway...Finally!!! WoooWhoo!!!
Now...let's get to the other posts that are still floating out there. Those…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 19 Feb 2024 @ 9:39am
Category: General News
Congratulations
It has been a long road back following a long break and the sims rebooting during the last part of October. The Fleet and Group leadership took notice all the activity by the crew to get things going again in November. While our stats don't show huge numbers for November,…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 10 Dec 2023 @ 1:09pm
Category: General News
Another Addition
Attention crew of the USS Phoenix -
Please welcome our newest member to the crew; Cadet Nassie Essu. For those on our discord channel you are already familiar, but to those not now you know.
I know everyone will make Nassie feel welcome.
Captain Montoya
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 02 Oct 2018 @ 1:09am
Category: General News
New Additions
Greeting all. I hope everyone, in the USA, had a good holiday. I would like to introduce our two newest crew members:
Chief of Security - Lieutenant Alora Leysen
Chief Helm Officer - Cadet Senior Grade Ryth Th'Vhaanneth
I know all of you will make them feel welcome.
Captain Montoya
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 04 Sep 2018 @ 1:39am
Category: General News
Departure
Due to continued real life issues Lt. Miller, played by Christian and having been on an extended ELOA, has had to resign. I know I speak for us all when i say we wish him the best of luck and hope that things work out for him.
That said we…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 05 Jun 2018 @ 3:23pm
Category: General News
Character Spotlight
Hey everyone,
Hope everyone is enjoying the last part of their weekend. As you all have noticed things have slowed down a tad. As happens from time to time Real Life has inserted itself with several players to varying degrees. When that happens all we can do is offer our…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 11 Mar 2018 @ 7:49pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Award
It is my pleasure to announce that, due to all your efforts during the month of January, the USS Phoenix was awarded the Bronze Unit of Distinction.
I will be updating everyone's Sim & Fleet records with this award.
Additionally - I LIKE giving out awards! So if there is…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 25 Feb 2018 @ 9:57pm
Category: General News
Picking up speed...
Hey everyone,
I wanted to send this out to thank everyone that has joined so far. We have grown fast with one more to join soon and the possibilities for another two new characters within the next day or so. But the more the Merrier...so spread the word!!!
Things are…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 05 Jan 2018 @ 4:16am
Category: Sim Announcement
Discord
If anyone uses Discord I have created a server for the sim there as an additional method of communications & interaction.
https://discord.gg/UUMPzZ
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 28 Dec 2017 @ 5:07pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Look
Hey hey everyone - Just installed and activated our new skin... The combadge images should update once the host server refreshes, but other that that everything seems to be running smoothly.
I am also considering setting us up on Discord. If you are already there, PM me your ID (NAME#XXXX)
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 26 Dec 2017 @ 4:42am
Category: General News
Merry Christmas
No matter if the sim is still gathering crew as it prepares to depart DS5; I wanted to puase and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Years!!
Merry Christmas All and be safe out there!
Chris/Rico
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 25 Dec 2017 @ 3:28pm
Category: General News
Open for business
Things took longer than expected but the Sim is back up and running. As we reopen, the sim is also getting a new ship, a new name and a new CO (character that is). There are a lot of positions to fill and I am still lookiing for experienced simmers…
Author: Captain Ricardo (Rico) Montoya
Posted on: 12 Dec 2017 @ 4:03am
Category: General News
Facebook page
As Facebook was SO kind as to kill the page I had created earlier I have created a new group page...check it out and don't forget to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/481581152017072/
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 04 Oct 2016 @ 12:37am
Category: General News
New (additional) Mission
Hey everyone...I have opened a new mission called Below Decks. This a mission for those events taking place outside the events of the main mission. While there may be some reference to the main mission, the main focus of this mission is on the day to day activities of the…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 22 Jul 2016 @ 3:33am
Category: General News
June Awards
Even with the issues we have been facing lately the Achilles has been recognized with several award.
Unit of Distinction for Area 51
Silver: Red Dragon & USS Achilles
We allow took both the Player of the Month & Writer of the month for Area 51.
Congratulations to all who…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Jul 2016 @ 10:39pm
Category: General News
Activity and moving on
I think it's only fair to let everyone know that the lack of activity of late for my part has been due to real life issues being a combination of work and family issues....and while we all have been hit by real life from time to time I still would…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 02 Jun 2016 @ 1:29am
Category: General News
January Awards
To the crew of the USS Achilles - QAPLA!
Last month we saw a marked increase in activity...kudos to all, we had new players that jumped right in, and had players return from RL issues...with a vengeance. All that help the Achilles start the year off with a bang -…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 18 Feb 2016 @ 3:33am
Category: Sim Announcement
Anniversary Contest
The Achilles is rapidly approach it's 7th year of operation. In honor of the sim's pending anniversary I am starting a banner creation contest.
Requirements:
Dimensions - maximum of 700x160px
Must honor the sim's period of service; either by number of years, range of stardates (which is 63756 to 70757),…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 06 Feb 2016 @ 11:15pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Merry Christmas
I hope all enjoy a honorable and glorious holiday. Merry Christmas!!!!
1000 Subscriber/Holiday Special: http://youtu.be/4P6WV6tfhfM
QISmas DatIvjaj 'ej DIS chu' DatIvjaj and a Happy New Year!
Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
CO
USS Achilles
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Dec 2015 @ 6:29pm
Category: General News
Awards
Qapla!!
It is with great pleasure that I announce that our sim has been awarded the Fleets Bronze Unit of Distinction Award for the month of November. Additionally Charlene, Playing Lieutenant Commander Alanna Wells, received an honorable mention for the fleets player of the month.
Congratulations to you all for…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Dec 2015 @ 1:55am
Category: Sim Announcement
Issues of late
Just so everyone knows the XO has been having connectivity issues and that is why several posts are sitting as they are.
I also just found out that Alex...playing Lt. Ogar...has been laid up with medical issues but is on the med and should be back in the swing of…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 05 Dec 2015 @ 5:59pm
Category: Out of Character
Happy Thanksgiving
For those of you in the USA I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. If you are, or are going to be, traveling please be careful.
For those not celebrating the holiday tomorrow, please be patient with those who are.
Chris / Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 26 Nov 2015 @ 1:35am
Category: General News
Congratulations
This is a little late in coming but congratulations are in order. Our sim was awarded the Theta Fleet Post of the Month, for the Month of October.
Congratulations to: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal, Commander Travis Stone, Lieutenant Commander Alorha Grange, Lieutenant Elas Vonti, & Chief Warrant…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 21 Nov 2015 @ 3:31am
Category: General News
Another Addition
It is my pleasure to introduce another addition of our growing family. Lt. Commander Garabaldi, played by Stephen will be our new Chief Security Officer and I will be working with him to get his character worked in as well as getting him inserted into our crew posts.
Everyone be…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 19 Nov 2015 @ 3:42am
Category: Sim Announcement
New Additions to the Crew
It is my pleasure to introduce to new additions to our crew.
Our new Chief Science Officer - Lt. Commander Alanna Wells, played by Charlene
Our new Starfleet Squadron Leader - Lieutenant Diranne Ogar, played by Alex
Everyone make them feel welcome.
Da`nal / Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 13 Nov 2015 @ 2:10am
Category: Sim Announcement
New Crew
It is my pleasure to announce a new member to the crew, Lt Adani Mila the new XO of the USS Freedom. Adani Mila is played by Chris, just don't get us confused, and we will be plugging his character into existing posts and playing things as if Adani had…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Oct 2015 @ 12:37am
Category: Sim Announcement
Departure
I have to announce that Arlie, who played Ens. Cammy Valentine & LtCmdr Zachary Hind, has had to step down due to real life obligations. Hopefully things calm down and we will see her back in the future.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 20 Sep 2015 @ 3:03am
Category: Sim Announcement
Cleaning House - Crew Manifest
There are three NPC's that are currently not linked to a primary character.
Elara Todd
Ossa Joran
Tal Sek 'Thaan
If these belong to you, link them to your primary character. By linking them you are automatically notified if they are used in a post and included in that posts…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 29 Aug 2015 @ 6:35pm
Category: General News
Vacations
Hey guys just you you know I will be on vacation over the next week but will have intermittent connectivity once at our destination. So keep the posts coming.
Also - Karrak is LOA with his vacation as well.
Chris / Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Jul 2015 @ 12:54pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Be Safe...and welcome
Today, in the United States, we pause to celebrate our nations independence. It is a day of parades, cooking out, fun with family and friends, and of course fireworks, but most important is that we remember the men and women that fought and died to ensure us the freedom's we…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 04 Jul 2015 @ 9:50pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Facebook page
I finally put a Facebook page together for the USS Achilles. Check it out and don't forget to send in a friend request.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001079868025
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 May 2015 @ 1:35am
Category: Sim Announcement
Nominations
With just over a week left in the month don't forget to get me any award nominations you may have, plus any recommendation for Post & Player of the Month.
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 23 Apr 2015 @ 2:10am
Category: Sim Announcement
February Awards
Even though February was a slow month as far as post counts go, Please send me your nominations for Player, Character, and Post of the month asap.
With the posts in play right now March is looking go so lets get the momentum up and keep it going!!
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Feb 2015 @ 7:41pm
Category: General News
Planning...getting things going
Hey everyone I just wanted to reach out and touch base with everyone to pass some word and to let you all know whats coming.
Mission news:
Later today I will be starting a post to get us to DS9. While we work that up we need to get the…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 21 Feb 2015 @ 7:51pm
Category: General News
We Struck Gold
Thanks to all of your efforts the USS Achilles was awarded the Gold UoM award of the month of October!!
Congratulations All - and QAPLA!!
Rear-Admiral Da`nal
CO
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 20 Nov 2014 @ 5:38pm
Category: Sim Announcement
CO Update
Achilles crew!
We have heard from our missing CO. Chris messaged me this morning asking for some patience and understanding, as he currently can not log into the site or the OF pages with seeing "oriental gibberish".
He is working on the issue and is hoping to fix it soon,…
Author: Commander Travis Stone
Posted on: 22 Oct 2014 @ 2:06am
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations!
QAPLA!
Once again you all have come together and earned this sim another award. The USS Achilles was honored a Bronze Unit of Merit Award for the month of August 2014 and it would not have been possible without your efforts and contributions.
Rear-Admiral Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Sep 2014 @ 10:32pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Addition to the crew
Greeting all...
Allow me to introduce Karrak - the first Gorn in Starfleet (as far as I know). Just as Worf was the Klingon to serve Karrak will no doubt have his difficulties in acclimating to the way thing are done...as well as just physically fitting into the ship itself.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 26 Sep 2014 @ 4:26am
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome Aboard
It is my honor to announce the addition of Commander Karen Myles to our crew as our new CMO, played by "Jack". Jack comes to us by transfer and is a highly experience player with years and years of experience and will no doubt be a huge asset to the…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Jul 2014 @ 1:35am
Category: Sim Announcement
BIG NEWS - We are in the spot light!
First, I wanted to send this out to let you all know how proud I am of all of you. It came to my attention, a little while ago, that the USS Achilles is a "well known" sim. This I would expect within Obsidian with me being a TFCO, a…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 22 Jun 2014 @ 10:24pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Awards
ATTENTION TO ORDERS!
To the Crew of the USS Achilles,
Your dedication and contributions have earn the USS Achilles the Bronze Unit of Merit Award for the month of May. As a result all participating crew members have been awards the Bronze Unit of Merit ribbon.
LT. Elas Vonti &…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 18 Jun 2014 @ 4:25am
Category: Sim Announcement
Playing catch up
I wanted to apologize for my absence for my complete and total absence over the last week or so. As some already know my family had a bit of an emergence as my mother-in-law was taken from her rural home to a hospital near us, Needless to say not only…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Jun 2014 @ 9:40pm
Category: General News
Fresh faces
Join me in welcoming two new additions to the crew....
Barnaren (our now active ECH) & Ltjg Elanor Byron (our new CMO)
The new hologram will no doubt rub a few people the wrong way as he learns how to interact with the crew and the chain of command. Being…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 May 2014 @ 1:41am
Category: Sim Announcement
Department Heads - Roll Call
Greetings All,
As the new XO, I'd just like to get to know who is still with us, so if you are, drop me a PM and check in and once a suitable time has passed, I'll relay the info to the CO.
Departmant Heads - I'd like to start…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Anastasia Lyons
Posted on: 25 Apr 2014 @ 3:31pm
Category: General News
Another addition
Our family continues to grow and it is my pleasure to announce that the former CO of the Talleyrand will be playing our new Chief of Intelligence Lt. Matt'ew al-Altaa.
We will be bringing them on board in MD 3...same mission day as our other new crew members
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Apr 2014 @ 7:41pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Member of the Crew
It is my pleasure to announce that two new additions to the crew. Everyone join me in welcoming Ensigns Natia Nechayev and Tomek Dardos Dr.
We will be bringing them on board in MD 3...same mission day as our new XO & new CEO (NPC) IC'ly joins us. Should be…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 07 Apr 2014 @ 10:33pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New XO - Anastasia Lyons
Greetings All,
My name is James and I am your newly appointed Executive Officer, I just wanted to introduce myself, make myself known and all that just in case anyone had any pressing issues they needed to discuss. I'm still learning the ropes around here but my office door is…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Anastasia Lyons
Posted on: 25 Mar 2014 @ 10:44am
Category: Out of Character
Sorry
So obviously I haven't made the first impression I'd hoped. Real life has been a killer lately and I just haven't had the time or the energy to keep up. I think it's getting under control now, so I should be able to pull my weight from here on out.
Author: 2nd Lieutenant Zak Keevon
Posted on: 18 Mar 2014 @ 7:10pm
Category: Out of Character
Graduation
QAPLA!!!
Congratulations are in order!
Join me in congratulating Lt. Atri Bi'trell on her completion and graduation from the Obsidian Fleet Academy...and with a final score of 98% no less.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 16 Mar 2014 @ 5:39pm
Category: Sim Announcement
XO Wanted
Due to the recent departure by our XO, I am opening the post to any crewmembers, or other applicants, that may be interested in the position.
All applicants: Apply as you would for any other position. Additionally, please answer the following question following your sample post.
-- What role do…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Mar 2014 @ 8:37pm
Category: Sim Announcement
5 Years and counting
Today marks this sim's 5 year Anniversary!!! All I can say is that it would never have been possible without the efforts of it's crewmembers both past and present. It has been my honor and pleasure to write with all of you and I look forward to another 5 years.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Mar 2014 @ 10:49pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Resignation
Most of you don't know this, but I am currently pursuing a master's degree in psychology at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. This second term has seen my work load increase enormously - among other things, I have to write a 10,000 word dissertation.
To boot, I realised that my…
Author: Staff Sergeant Philip Kasmierski
Posted on: 13 Feb 2014 @ 6:20pm
Category: General News
Apologies
I've been out of the loop for a bit due to illness and a project that's due Monday. I'll be back.
Maria
Author: Staff Sergeant Philip Kasmierski
Posted on: 01 Feb 2014 @ 6:05pm
Category: General News
New members to the crew
Everyone join me in welcoming 3 new additions to the Achilles family...
Peter - playing Marine XO 1st Lt. Richard Sharpe
Erika - Playing Asst. Chief of Operations Ltjg. Kassi Denterius
&
Zack - Playing Marine Recon OIC 2nd Lt. ZaK Keevon
All three of our new members are experienced…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 20 Jan 2014 @ 7:42pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Another new addition
Crew of the Achilles,
It is a pleasure for me to introduce another addition to the crew. Everyone welcome Bobby who is playing Cadet Tekran Theldore, Bob is new to simming and wanted to get his start her on the Achilles. I know everyone will make him feel welcome him…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 15 Oct 2013 @ 11:36pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome aboard
Everyone welcome Lieutenant JG Suteyo Alahanu to the USS Achilles. As the current mission picks back up again lets make sure the newest member of our family is brought up to speed.
Due to the current situation we will have to play thing as if he came aboard while we…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Oct 2013 @ 9:38pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Well done all
Once again your efforts have gotten our simm an award. For the second time in 6 months your participation and contributions has earned the Achilles a Silver level award for the IFO.
Keep it up!!
Rear-Admiral Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 21 Jun 2013 @ 9:09pm
Category: Sim Announcement
On the road again...
Hey eveeryone,
I just wanted to let you all know I will be traveling for the next 5-7 days. I should be able to get online at the hotel once I get there. Hopefully I get a good connection. Anyway I wanted to give you all a heads up, I…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 05 Jun 2013 @ 7:21am
Category: Out of Character
Resignation
It is with regret that I announce the resignation of Ensign Wilhelm Krieger. His departure comes just as he was getting started and he was looking forward to participating, however Nick is currently facing some real life issues that require his full attention.
I know we all wish him the…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 27 Apr 2013 @ 3:24pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Return to play
Hey all
I wanted to let you know that Hank and I have not dropped off the face of the earth!
I am recovering from cataract surgery
Bill West
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 20 Apr 2013 @ 2:51pm
Category: Out of Character
Word from the Admiralty
The Joint Fleet Command have commissioned a fleet-wide survey for all members to take part.
The survey will run for 4 weeks and is open to any member of Obsidian Fleet to take part and give their honest and constructive feedback. The responses are anonymous with the option to leave…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Apr 2013 @ 9:16pm
Category: General News
Come See The Engineer
Hey all !
Please feel free to visit Hank in Engineering
Bl
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 15 Apr 2013 @ 7:06am
Category: Out of Character
New XO
Crew of the Achilles -
Allow me to introduce our new XO - LtCmdr Lantiq Rtal. He brings with him an extensive amount of experience and will be a huge asset to our crew.
--Chris--
Rear-Admiral Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 09 Apr 2013 @ 7:34pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New CIO
We have a new addition to our family - everyone welcome Zac, playing Lt Lucas Drake, out new Chief Intel Officer.
Lets make sure he feels welcome and gets incorperated into the swing of things.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 01 Apr 2013 @ 11:12pm
Category: General News
New member of the crew...sorta
Everyone welcome back a previous player with a new character. Matt was with us ubout a year ago as a Marine and will now be trying his had as a science officer. He choice of specialty could be more timely as it will be greatly needed in our upcoming mission.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 26 Mar 2013 @ 7:40pm
Category: General News
To the Greater Glory
As the flagship of the Task Force awards are typically given and not received. However, once again your activity and dedication have brought Glory to the USS Achilles. As such we have been awarded the Silver Unit of Merit Award for the month of February for simms in the IFO.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 23 Mar 2013 @ 7:28pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Loa
I am having cataract survey the 18.thofvbarch. I hope to be on line agn by tge 20th
Bill
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 17 Mar 2013 @ 6:49am
Category: Out of Character
Simm Milestone
Yesterday our simm hit a Glorious milestone - We have been operational for 4 years!
While players have come and gone over the years we continue to flourish. With your participation we will be around for many more years to come.
QAPLA!!!
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 11 Mar 2013 @ 8:44pm
Category: Sim Announcement
BA'al
My Klingon soon to join the fun
Bill
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 05 Mar 2013 @ 9:07pm
Category: General News
Welcome new crew
Hi all
I am boil. My character is hank Stevens chief engineer
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 04 Mar 2013 @ 2:24pm
Category: General News
Thank you Admiral
Thank you for excepting my offer as CSciO and I look forward to JPing with all of you. In due course.
Naja Jas
CSciO
Author: Lieutenant Naja Jas
Posted on: 04 Mar 2013 @ 8:53am
Category: General News
More new crew...
Crew of the Achilles...
Even as I prepared an Ad for our glorious simm to annouce some of our open positions we have been joined by yet another addition to our crew. It is my Honor to welcome Lt. Naja Jas as our new Chief Science Officer.
Welcome aboard Lieutenant…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 Mar 2013 @ 9:29pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Hi All
I'd love to do a jp with any of you. Ops especially as I play an ops chief in another SIMM
Bill
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 28 Feb 2013 @ 11:52am
Category: General News
https://phoenix.sim-station.net/index.php/main/viewnews/262
Hi all
Mac thanks for joining up!! I am no longer the new member . I joined earlier today.
I look forward to meeting all of you !
Bill
Also known as
Lt Hank Stevens
Chief Engineer
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 26 Feb 2013 @ 4:27pm
Category: General News
Hello everyone
Hi everyone, Mac here. I hope this is appropriate, so if it isn't, please save the flogging for after I come on board! I play the new Security Officer Wilhelm Krieger and I absolutely LOVE to joint post, which I see is quite common on our ship. So if you…
Author: Ensign Wilhelm Krieger
Posted on: 26 Feb 2013 @ 4:12pm
Category: Out of Character
New Crew 2
We have another new crew member that has been added to our family. Eveeryone welcome our new Security Officer - Ens. Wilhelm Krieger as he begins his own road to glory.
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 26 Feb 2013 @ 3:51pm
Category: General News
Hi There
Hello all,
First of all I am so looking forward to simming with you all.
Hank Stevens is a true engineer in keeping with Star-trek canon n
I'll have a reporting aboard post out soon !
Bill Weat
Author: Lieutenant Hank Stevens
Posted on: 26 Feb 2013 @ 2:35pm
Category: General News
New Crew
It is my honor to introduce our newest crewmember - Lt. Hank Stevens - Cheif Engineer
He joins us from the USS Belos and the timing of his arrival couldn't have been better.
Everyone make him feel welcome
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 26 Feb 2013 @ 1:58pm
Category: Sim Announcement
WE ARE BACK
After a long wait the site is back up. Let me know if you have ANY issues.
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 16 Feb 2013 @ 9:29pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Academy Graduate
I am Honored to announce that one of our newest crew members, Ensign Cammy Valentine has successfully completed the Cadet Academy course with an overall score of 98%.
Outstanding job!!
Rear-Admiral Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 30 Jan 2013 @ 11:41am
Category: Sim Announcement
TFCO Announcement
Hello TF47,
I hope all of you had a great holiday season and are getting things ready for an awesome 2013. If there is anything I can do to help let me know. And to expedite any assistance please add me to you simm site so you can contact easier,…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 21 Jan 2013 @ 11:02pm
Category: General News
Merry Christmas
If you are seeing this it's obvious that the site is back up and running, there are several posts that need to be wrapped up and posted before the end of the month.
That aside I wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Dec 2012 @ 9:31pm
Category: General News
A New Chapter Begins!!
As many of you may have heard, today is a glorious day for the USS Achilles and its crew. For some time now we have served as the flag ship of Task Group 21-A.
Today that service comes to an end.
A new chapter in our honored history has begun.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 12 Dec 2012 @ 12:27pm
Category: General News
New Members of the Crew
It is my honor to introduce Lieutenant JGs Reese Chance & Richard Dillon, our new Chief of Security & Chief of Intelligence.
I know all of you will make them feel welcome and get them worked into our family.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 02 Dec 2012 @ 8:49pm
Category: General News
CO Awards
Greetings fellow crew members,
After the dust settled following the epic battle in our last mission, Commodore Da'nal was gracious enough to hand out some hardware to the crew for their efforts. Often a CO is overlooked in all that they do as they cannot give themselves awards. So I…
Author: Lieutenant Lucas Mason
Posted on: 26 Nov 2012 @ 9:07pm
Category: General News
Congrats
I wanted to congratulate all of you. Last month you all can together, character developement increased, crew interaction, everything was up and it didn't go unnoticed. While Task Group ships rarely get monthly awards we did.
For the Month of October you all earned us a Bronze Unit of Merit…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Nov 2012 @ 4:40am
Category: Sim Announcement
Info to pass - End of Year Awards
Please pass this onto your crews so they can decide if they wish to nominate anyone, T*CO's i suggest you wait for a little while before sending in your CO of the year nominations so as to give the CO's and crew in your TG's a chance to submit nominations…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 13 Nov 2012 @ 10:57pm
Category: General News
Progress
I love the activity I'm seeing right now. I looked over our overall progress and we are on track for an Outstanding month. Participation is up, interaction is up, and character development, for the most part, is doing great. Once those not yet in the swing of things jump in…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 06 Nov 2012 @ 12:29pm
Category: General News
Promotion
Hey Everyone,
Right now there are several posts, currently in production, that will need to be tweeked. As you may have noticed (hopefully you are reading the posts that come out) I went and got my promoted.
Sorry for the inconvenience... ;)
COM Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Oct 2012 @ 7:46pm
Category: General News
New Character
It is my pleasure to introduce PFC Jason Eirias. However no sooner did he join out ranks than he had to go on an ELOA due to real life training in the US Army. I know we all with him well and look forward to his participation. He may have…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 15 Oct 2012 @ 4:27pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Several Items
Hello everyone,
As all of you may have seen by now from the announcement from the JM site. We are finally wrapping things of with te Kzinti. That said get your addition to me per the announcement so I can post the everything on Saturday.
That said also submit any…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Sep 2012 @ 8:40am
Category: Sim Announcement
Several Items
Hello everyone,
As all of you may have seen by now from the announcement from the JM site. We are finally wrapping things of with te Kzinti. That said get your addition to me per the announcement so I can post the everything on Saturday.
That said also submit any…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Sep 2012 @ 8:40am
Category: Sim Announcement
Achievements ave been updated
For those looking for character development post ideas additional Achievement subjects have been added to the Achievements section of the Database.
http://achilles.rpgresource.net/index.php?page=database&entry=19
** Reminder - Don't forget to submit your ideas for the plot contest by Oct. 1
Chris
aka Capt. Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 22 Sep 2012 @ 8:46pm
Category: General News
We're back
Now that everything is back up and runing....lets get cracking!
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Aug 2012 @ 10:35pm
Category: General News
New Crew
Everyone welcome Jose, who will be playing Staff Sergeant Joseph Hank, a member of Alpha Team.
Everyone make him feel welcome.
Capt Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 16 Aug 2012 @ 8:14pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Crew...
Everyone please welcome Ltjg James White, our new Chief of Security. While new to trek simming he has experience with that other scifi movie series, but at least he has come to his sense and turned from the dark side. LOL
make him feel welcome as we will be throwing…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 07 May 2012 @ 7:30pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Crew member
Everyone welcome Ltjg John Blake, our new Chief of Operations. We will be playing his addition as another station survivor and will work him into some of the post currently in play.
Everyone make him feel welcome.
Chris/Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 May 2012 @ 6:28pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations!!
Once again you, the crew of the USS Achilles have shown bright. For the month of March we have been awarder the Bronze Unit Of Merit.
Lets keep it up and go for the Gold !!!
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 11 Apr 2012 @ 10:01pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New member to the crew
Everyone welcome Eric - who will be playing 1st Lieutenant Corisk Malluk. Lt. Malluk is our new Marine XO and will be joining his fellow Marines, currently deployed on Mercer.
Lets make him feel at home.
Capt. Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 13 Feb 2012 @ 10:20pm
Category: General News
New member of the Triad
Passing the word...
Hello everyone,
Triad has nominated and the Fleet Council has approved the newest member of the Joint Fleet Command. You all know her - she's a long-standing OF veteran with an absolute mass of skills, experience and no doubt post count as well. She's served in TF21,…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Feb 2012 @ 11:12pm
Category: General News
New Player ...well sort of
Everyone welcome the return of Jarad; this time playing as our new Chief Engineering Officer - Sascha Oakheart, PhD.
He beings with him a huge amount of experience and technical savy - We are Honored to have him with us.
Now - given the current situation he is not currently…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 31 Jan 2012 @ 10:42pm
Category: Sim Announcement
In the news??
Yes I've been busy like most of you, I'm in picture 16 in the photos
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Postal+workers+deluged+with+holiday+deliveries/5821134/story.html
Author:
Posted on: 12 Dec 2011 @ 4:52pm
Category: General News
Thank you
First off, thank you, secondly I know maybe a few of you from the D'ama, so you know what to except out of me and I know what to except from you, the others in which I don't know, you'll get a person who'll show you a grand and wonderful…
Author: Lieutenant Sara'Marbela Har'tar
Posted on: 28 Nov 2011 @ 2:43pm
Category: General News
Happy Thankgiving
Well while i sit here digesting I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thingsgiving
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Nov 2011 @ 10:57pm
Category: General News
JM Post
Ok folks I have started a post on the JM site that will include EVERYONE….Including the crew of the Dama. So lets show them how thing are supposed to be done ;)
The crew of the dama will be fighting for their lives in a battle against three Kzinti ships…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 23 Nov 2011 @ 4:10pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Crew
It is my pleasure to announce the addition of Lieutenant Achava Vere to the crew. Lt. Vere will be filling our Chief Science Officer position and is played by Vesper. Vesper bring a lengthy simming history and loads of experience.
Given our current location we are going to play things…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Nov 2011 @ 2:55am
Category: Sim Announcement
Next mission
As of the posting of Incertion: Part 3 we have moved on to the next mission and the next phase of the Joint Mission.
Once we arrive as the Starbase we will join with the IKS D`ama.
Assignments:
Science/Intel: Analysis of the Kzinti Computer and the data there in.
Medical:…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Aug 2011 @ 9:36pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Hi all
Hey everyone,
Someone broke in a took my laptop. I will need a one to two week LOA. I am however available by email.
Thanks
Your friendly CMO
Author: Lieutenant Commander Doctor Alex Frece , M.D.
Posted on: 22 Aug 2011 @ 5:06pm
Category: General News
Obsidian Fleet's 10th Anniversary
In Honor of the Obsidian Fleets 10th Anniversary the Admiralty has issued the following citation. It reads...
"In observance of Obsidian Fleet's ten year anniversary, all currently active players as of July 29th, 2011 are hereby recognized for their dedication, loyalty and service to the Fleet.
This award…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 31 Jul 2011 @ 9:58pm
Category: General News
New Additions to the Family
Hey everyone; I know its Hot...at least for most of us here in the States...but I wanted to take the time from fanning myself to let everyone know that we have two new additions to the crew.
Allow me to introduce Mr. & Mrs McGregor.
Mr. McGregor aka Lt. will…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 19 Jul 2011 @ 9:08pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Hey everyone
By now most of you have heard that I have been promoted to the position of TGCO for our task group withing Task Force 21. This makes the Achilles the groups flagship and not only puts addition reponsibilities on me as the TGCO; but on the crew as a whole.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Jul 2011 @ 11:58am
Category: Sim Announcement
JAG Announcment
Forwarded msg...
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SEEKING JAG OFFICERS!
The Office of Judge Advocate-General for Obsidian Fleet is seeking 1-2 exceptional candidates for the position of Asst. Judge Advocates-General. Appointments will be made on a Pro-Tempore basis with the possibility of permanent appointment after a probationary period.
Successful candidates:
- Are extremely organized…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 10 Jul 2011 @ 11:29am
Category: General News
Be Safe
Hello all,
Here in the states we are preparing to celebrate the 4th of July, our Independence Day. Some like myself have celebrted ealy but most will be setting off loads of fireworks, eating every kind of grilled meat known to man, and drinking everything from simple water or lemonade…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 Jul 2011 @ 7:07pm
Category: General News
https://phoenix.sim-station.net/index.php/main/viewnews/191
Everyone welcome our newest addition to the family. Nick will be playing as our new Chief of Security. His wealth of experience will be a great asset and is a welcome addition to the crew.
Everyone give him a warm welcome.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Jun 2011 @ 12:44pm
Category: General News
New addition to the family
Everyone welcome Lt. Jack Riegar, our new Recon Platoon Leader. He is an experienced simmer and will make an excellent addition to the crew. Plans are for him to join us in the midst of the chaotic preperations for our incursion.
Everyone make him feel welcome
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 19 Apr 2011 @ 6:15pm
Category: General News
Activity and what's around the corner
As some of you may have noticed the crew is a bit smaller today. This is because I had to remove 5 players for their inactivity. It wasn’t an easy decision because some I have played with most for some time. However with a combination of 2 to 3 months…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 31 Mar 2011 @ 9:25am
Category: General News
Answering the Call
I'm sure all of you have seen the devistation in Northern Japan. Well we have one of our own on his way to assist in the recover efforts. Cpl Tim Short, who plays Marine Capt. Derek Longwinter, just emailed me this morning. As I watched the news and heard of…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 13 Mar 2011 @ 10:28am
Category: Out of Character
New Mission - New Faces
In the next few hours there will be several posts that will officially kick off the next mission. This mission is a regional war against an old enemy of the Human Race - the Kzinti. This mission will also be a multi-ship Joint Mission (JM) that will be centered a…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 31 Jan 2011 @ 9:47pm
Category: General News
Old posts
There are some old posts still floating around. Pleace either delete them, post them as back posts or modify them to bring the current.
Thanks
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Jan 2011 @ 1:06pm
Category: General News
Any one up for a log?
Once again, I'm seeking writing partners! Anyone up for some mischief with the resident Orion? Or with Oswald Goodshire, the bug scientist? Or with Michael Darwin, the security dude?
PM me or start a log!
Reva
Author: Captain Reva Madhava
Posted on: 07 Jan 2011 @ 11:15pm
Category: Out of Character
Merry Christmas
Everyone have a Safe and Joyous Christmas Holiday
http://www.starfleetweb.com/cards/dec23-1540923577.html
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 23 Dec 2010 @ 8:37pm
Category: General News
And our ranks continue to grow
The Achilles family is growing and growing and growing. After announcing our 20th member just a few a few days ago I am pleased to announce another 2 new additions to the crew.
Master Gunnery Sergeant Hyrum Kenderson - the Marine Senior NCO
&
Lance Corporal Cyfian Harper - a…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 20 Dec 2010 @ 10:57pm
Category: General News
Several announcements
First of all the mew introduce the newest member off the crew - Ltjg. Roger McClintock our Asst Chief Security/Tactical Officer.
Everyone make him feel welcome.
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Next - With our newest addition the USS Achilles has reached a milestone. For the first time we now have 20 playing characters.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 18 Dec 2010 @ 9:20pm
Category: General News
Rating increase approved
After a long wait the request I submitted to have the Achilles age rating has been given the green light.
Efftive immediately we are now a 15+ simm. This mean only players 15 or older will be allowed to join and also allow for more.....'mature' material. THat being said don't…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 13 Dec 2010 @ 11:21pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New addition
Everyone welcome William who will be playing Lieutenant Lyra Belacque..our new Chief of Security.
To get the Lt. into the swing of things I would like to play Lyra having been at the Colony waiting on our arrival.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 13 Dec 2010 @ 11:16pm
Category: Sim Announcement
She's Baaaack
I am happy to announce that Kim, who plays Ltjg.Antonio Vazquez has returned. I know all of you will wish her a warm welcome. See as that we never IC'ly got to post Antonio's departure we are just going to play things as is he never left.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 12 Dec 2010 @ 3:32pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Contest extension
Contest....
I was working on the site last night and I realized that our shuttle craft had yet to be named. Therefore I am opening the floor to all members of the crew.
An independent panel will select the winners from the names submitted and the person with the most…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 11 Dec 2010 @ 7:22pm
Category: General News
Moving forward
Ok folk here is the deal. The Achilles (Andy and I) has been spearheading the Kzinti Joint Mission that has been discussed on the TF21 podcasts and in the OF forums.
What I want to do is jump the sim ahead and get the Achilles activly simming in regards to…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 09 Dec 2010 @ 12:53pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New member to the Crew
Eveyone welcome the newest addition to the crew; 1st Lt Viktor Karpov Karpov our Marine XO.
I know you all will make him feel welcome.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 07 Dec 2010 @ 12:07pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Podcast
Here it is guys...enjoy
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Hey all,
The newest podcast can be found at http://shanghai.rpgresource.net/podcasts/PodcastTF21_1_5.mp3 or on iTunes. Thanks again to Chris for coming on the show, and I hope that a lot of people are listening!
If our lovely PLO could post this on the forums and perhaps tap…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 06 Dec 2010 @ 7:54pm
Category: General News
Additional mission instructions and Heads up
As we arrive at the colony there will be lots to do.
Starfleet depot on the Southern Continent
The Colony - wishing to remain some what seperate from Starfleet - is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
There is an underwater research facility examining ancient ruin and submerged cities
Other than…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 Dec 2010 @ 6:19pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Crew / Contest
First order of business...
I would like to introduce two new addtions to the crew Lieutenant JG Teresa Wendsar & Ensign Jyant Kajir.
Teresa will be a Medical Officer and Jyrant is an Operation Officer.
Everyone give them a warm welcome and make them feel at home...
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Contest....
I…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 29 Nov 2010 @ 12:50pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Happy Thanksgiving
To all those in the US or celebrating overseas....Happy Thanksgiving!
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Nov 2010 @ 10:04pm
Category: General News
Moving on - New member of the crew
As of the Memorial post we have officially ended the mission and omoved on to our structured shore leave
During out trip there will be alot to happen:
- While on our way we will rendezvous with the USS Peregrine to hand over our prisoners.
- You will probably have…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 23 Nov 2010 @ 12:20pm
Category: Sim Announcement
On the Road Again
I will be hitting the road tomorrow evening to visit family in South Dakota over the coming holiday. While they do have internet access...hard to beleive I know ;) that area doesn't have the best cell coverage for my provider. I will be available but it may be sporadic.
Everyone,…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 18 Nov 2010 @ 10:20pm
Category: General News
New Crewmember & Department Head
Everyone welcome Colin aka Ltjg Richard Scott our newest member of the crew and Chief Engineer. I have high hopes for him and he couldn't have arrived at a better time with the upcoming JM.
Don't be shy and make him feel at home...
Chris
aka Capt Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 05 Nov 2010 @ 8:34pm
Category: General News
Another New Addition to the Crew
Everyone welcome Ensign Nick Mancini. Not only is he the newest member but he is the youngest member. Be that at it may lets make him feel welcome.
I know I can speak for us all when I say...If you ever have a question don't hesitate to ask. And if…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 15 Oct 2010 @ 10:03pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Crewmember
Everyone welcome our new Chief Science Officer Ltjg Sean Eagan. He joins us from the USS Nogura that had to close.
Make him feel welcome as he gets his feet wet here on the Achilles.
Welcome aboard...
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Oct 2010 @ 11:02pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Monthly awards
I know I got this reminder out late but if there is anyone that feels someone is deserving of an award, even yourself, please get in your nominations by 6pm Central time (GMT -6) on the 30th
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 28 Sep 2010 @ 4:59pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome Aboard Marine
Everyone give a hardy Oorahh to our newest crew member Capt. Derek Longwinter played by Tim Short. He joins us with a wealth of experience from both simms and RL.
Not only will he be playing a Marine on the Achilles, but he IS a US Marine in real life.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 23 Sep 2010 @ 11:28am
Category: Sim Announcement
FW: Awards, nominations and the lot.
Forwarded from the TFCO...
Hi Gang,
Hows things.. hope you all have had a great summer and that autumn will be
even greater. Yes.. uni, school, and work will be back to normal.. as is
the weather and traffic here.. (Holland that is).
So on to some business, we now…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 16 Sep 2010 @ 8:54pm
Category: General News
Departing Crew
Unfortunately we have to bid farewell to a long time member of the crew; Ltjg Casiday Taylor played by Sarah. Her real life situation became such that continued participation just wasn't possible.
Sarah first joined my simm when it was the USS Freedom and looked forward to the possibilities as…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 06 Sep 2010 @ 7:54pm
Category: General News
New Addition to the Crew
Everyone please welcome Lieutenant JG James Ravenor - played by Matthew.
Matt brings wealth of Sim experience and I know will make a great addtion to our family.
We will be playing his arrival to have been at the same time as Persephone's - via runabout.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 04 Sep 2010 @ 11:16am
Category: Sim Announcement
Awards
As we close out the month I would like to see the everyones nomination for the 'Crew's Choice Award'. Also if there is a particular award you would like to nominate someone for please feel free to do so.
Chris / Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 30 Jun 2010 @ 5:45pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Addition and Activity
First off let me introduce our newest member and Chief Science Officer.
Candy - Lieutenant Meru Anara
Everyone giver a warm welcome.
Also I couldn't be more excited and pleased with the level of activity I'm seeing right now. Excellent job - Keep it up !!
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Jun 2010 @ 11:56am
Category: General News
Welcome Aboard
Everyone welcome the two newest members of the crew
Shelly - Lt. Jessica Coombs - CEO
&
Mike - Maj. John "PhYSicO" Cole - Marine CO
Both bring with them an long history of sim activity. Their experience can only add the Achilles and make everyones simming experience all the…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 21 Jun 2010 @ 9:48am
Category: Sim Announcement
Our New Look
The new Skin to go along with the new ship is up now. A big big Thank You to our TGCO for all his help.
As you can see by the bottom right corner of the main banner we have another change. We are now a member of TG 21A…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 15 Jun 2010 @ 11:58am
Category: Sim Announcement
TF 21 News
All,
Last call for the quarterly awards. If you want to nominate a CO, XO or
Character, make sure you get the nominations to me before the 15th.
Thanks
Engie
aka-
Vice Admiral Thelek Uvar FA
CO - USS London
TFCO Taskforce 21
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Jun 2010 @ 7:05pm
Category: General News
ATTENTION TO ORDERS !!
Everyone give Congradulate Ensign Zachary Mythyis on his Graduation from the Cadet Academy. Real life threw Zach a curve that almost derailed his graduation but in true form he pushed through and completed the Academy.
With this accomplishment I here by award him his first award aboard the USS Freedom;…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 30 May 2010 @ 1:19pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Great work Everyone...
Well everyone you've all made me proud. OUR sim was awarded the Silver Unit of Merit for last month.
Here is what the TFCO had to say...
TG21-C: USS Freedom: For the great work this simm is churning out, you can see it in each individual post that the crew…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 15 May 2010 @ 9:13pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Newest member of the crew
Everyone welcome the newest addition to our little family - Lieutenant JG Juliet Verta. She will be joining us as our mission develops.
Chris / Capt Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 11 Apr 2010 @ 10:06pm
Category: General News
New Look
You will all see, the nextime you log in that the Freedom has a new look. I hope you all like it.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 11 Apr 2010 @ 10:03pm
Category: Website Update
New crew & Character return
Everyone please welcome Ken aka Dr. Caecus Romehl. Though not yet by the end of this mission he will be our new CMO. I have no doubt he will be a valuable asset to the crew.
Also - Welcome back Dr. Hemmingway. During our stay on SB47 she came to…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 07 Apr 2010 @ 12:41pm
Category: General News
Easter is here
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Holiday.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 04 Apr 2010 @ 1:34am
Category: Out of Character
OF Websites - Back up and running
Hey everyone,
The sites back up so the lights are back on and the welcome signs back out.
So come on in!
This has been a public service message from your friendly Triad.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 25 Feb 2010 @ 8:16pm
Category: General News
Update: Obsidian Websites
This is the word from the top:
On Saturday afternoon, our host began a routine, annual test of the fire systems at the data center. During the test, someone inadvertently tripped the fire suppression system inside the data center causing widespread hardware failures. Nearly everyone hosted by this company has…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 22 Feb 2010 @ 1:22pm
Category: General News
OF Websites
Many of you may have already noticed, but all OF website are currently down. The staff is aware of this and it is being investigated.
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 22 Feb 2010 @ 8:07am
Category: General News
2 new Crew members
Everyony take time and welcome the 2 newest additions to the crew.
Ensign Philip Roi and Ensign Hannah Dawson
Both are serving in our Security/Tactical Department so don't do anything to go and get yourself thrown in the brig.
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 16 Jan 2010 @ 3:00pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Joint plot during Freedom's Shore Leave
As I mentioned earlier the crew of the Freedom has been invited to interact with tht ecrew of SB-47 while we are on shore leave and while the deal with a dilemma of there own.
Those wishing to join do a little cross posting please go to SB-47's site and…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Jan 2010 @ 5:56pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Happy New Year
I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Everyone have a good time and be safe.
Chris
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 31 Dec 2009 @ 2:19pm
Category: General News
New member to the Crew
Everyone take time to welcome Lieutenant JG Nelle Skykin, our new Chief Science Officer. Nelle is played by Zoe who has a character on the Andoria. I'm sure her experience there will only make the Freedom better.
So Welcome Aboard
Captain Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 30 Dec 2009 @ 11:27pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Merry Christmas to All
Today many people here in the States and around the World are gathering with friends and family as they celebrate Christmas. Let us not forget those less fortunate than ourselves nor the men and women serving the the armed forces that find themselves in harms way.
Everyone be safe if…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 25 Dec 2009 @ 10:42am
Category: General News
New Chief of Security
Everyone welcome our new Security Chief - Ltjg Jason Kage. He will be taking over for T'pal once we get to SB 47.
Da`nal
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 20 Dec 2009 @ 4:22pm
Category: Sim Announcement
SIM Award
Although a week or two late in arrival I finally confirmed this and wanted to share this with you all. In October, a month that was without a doubt one of our slowest months ever as well as a month where we lost several players, we still caught the eye…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 07 Dec 2009 @ 12:33pm
Category: General News
Sound track
The Valiant USS Freedom, in addition to having the best crew in the Fleet, now has it's own theme music.
Hats off to Lt. "CJ" DeHavilland for taking the file I sent him and working it onto the site.
Commander Da`nal of the House of Varal
Commanding Officer
USS Freedom
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 25 Sep 2009 @ 11:36am
Category: Sim Announcement
correction...
OK - I got the name wrong on our newest character...my apologies. Out new CEO is Lt. MacCallum Raibeart Flaherty
(I hadn't had my coffee yet when I wrote that this morning)
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Sep 2009 @ 11:16am
Category: Sim Announcement
New addition to the crew
I would like everyone to welcome our newest crewmember Lt. Kevin Brizzi. Kevin is our new Chief Engineering officer. He ha a lot off work to do so no doubt he's going to be more that a little PO'd when he starts dealing with the mess....and the Romulans.
Due to…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 24 Sep 2009 @ 7:06am
Category: Sim Announcement
Congrats to you all !!!!!
We all have several item to be proud of.
First in the month of May your effort push this sim to it's first 100+ post month. The post count, the excellent quality of those posts, and the team work that made it all possible earned our site its first award.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 04 Jul 2009 @ 4:10pm
Category: Sim Announcement
New Member to the Crew
Everyone please welcome Lt. Saraya Cranz out new Chief Operation Officer
Make her feel welcome.
Cmdr Da`nal
CO
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 Jun 2009 @ 9:36pm
Category: Sim Announcement
IT'S ON!!!!!!
The CO of the USS Merlin put out a goal for his crew for the month of June - 150 posts. I said that not only could my crew beat that mark, but any number there tiny little Excalibur Class simm could come up with. (Especially since we've already beaten…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 01 Jun 2009 @ 9:37pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Congats to you all
I just wanted to take some time and Congratulate all of you on your efforts this month. As a simm we have broke the 100 post mark for the first time and we still have over 2 Days left to post. This couldn't have been done without the effort of…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 29 May 2009 @ 11:54am
Category: Sim Announcement
Newest member of the Crew
Everyone, I'd like to introduce Ensign Timothy Webb, he is our newest Security officer.
Please make him feel welcome
Commander Da`nal of the House of Varal
Commanding Officer
USS Freedom
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 May 2009 @ 10:56pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome Aboard
Everyone please take a moment and welcome our newest addition to the crew:
Chief of Operations - Lieutenant JG Arrianna Kestal.
Lt. Cmdr Da`nal
Commanding Officer
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 03 Apr 2009 @ 11:38am
Category: General News
Welcome Aboard
Everyone please welcome our newest addition to the crew 5 of 12. There is still work to be done as the battle plan is formulated.
Lt. Cmdr Da`nal
Commanding Officer
USS Freedom
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 29 Mar 2009 @ 11:28am
Category: Sim Announcement
Up coming Mission Change
As we get the preparations complete and we get ready to defend the station I will be ending the current "Prepare for Battle" Mission and with the start of the next we will officially begin the Simms first plot. Don't worry about any posts that just got started. I will…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 21 Mar 2009 @ 7:34am
Category: Sim Announcement
FInal Preparations
Plans had for everything to have started already. However the following was posted to the DS5 site:
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Short LOA
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 @ 09:38am
Category: General News
Hi folks, just a notice, I am going LOA until Friday night (GMT).
I am…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 20 Mar 2009 @ 11:59am
Category: Out of Character
Welcome Aboard
Everyone welcome our two newest members to our growing family.
Chief Medical Officer - Lt. Melanie Hemmingway
&
Chief Engineering Officer - Lt. Alex Langley
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 17 Mar 2009 @ 8:33pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome Aboard
It's been a busy couple of days. With Real life, the requirements of the Command Academy and getting things ready between both the Sims of the USS Freedom & Deep Space 5 it appears the we've picked up a few crew member. Let me introduce everyone...
Your Command team:
Lt.…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 16 Mar 2009 @ 12:03am
Category: Sim Announcement
PREPARE FOR BATTLE !!
Deep Space 5 is about to be attacked by Romulans. The CO of DS5 has called for all Civilians to take shelter. Those assignd to the USS Freedom are to prepare the ship for potential action. That means there is a high probability of early departure. No test runs -…
Author: Commodore Da`nal of the House of Varal
Posted on: 14 Mar 2009 @ 11:21am
Category: General News