September 11, 2023
Theta Fleet is pleased to welcome the USS Gladiator and her crew!
She's an established sim with room for those who want to join her her adventures.
Find a link to the site in Area 51-A under the SIMS tab.
September 11, 2023
August 2023 Fleet Awards
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UNIT OF DISTINCTION
Task Force 23:
Gold: Starbase Frontier
Silver: USS Calypso & USS Midway
Bronze: USS Aurora
Area 51:
Gold: USS Columbia
Silver: USS Samurai & USS Myogi
Bronze: Starbase 400 & USS Tokyo & Starbase 109 & Valhalla Fleet Yards
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: Will
Special thanks to Will for keeping the story moving and continuing with the theme of integrating the mission in with the story of “In A Mirror, Darkly” especially this month when I was tied up and worn out between working, teaching and not sleeping.
Area 51; Columbia: Michael/Lt. Cmdr.
Razka Kas - For in-depth character development and carefully crafted replies. This includes ensuring no character is left out in a joint post. Stories based on Kas are full of detail and emotion. He also writes often, taking part in 15 posts in August. He also played a major role in setting up and writing through a key part of this month's mission, navigating through a treacherous nebula.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Calypso: Voz.
The current mission is partly his idea, and he will be helping with the ops team assisting the ship. He also has a devious mind, which works well for portraying bad guys.
Area 51; Tokyo: Matthew C -
Matt is always looking three steps ahead and how to develop his character and the mission. He is doing well and is helping not only in character byt out of character.
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Frontier: "Klingon within the Starboard Bow" (https://frontier.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/11)
Area 51: USS Samurai & Starbase 109
Samurai: "Name Of the Game" (https://samurai.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/18). Susan, Brandon and Ruth write a compelling story of a Romulan spy trying to make their way to amnesty with the Federation and the crew of the Nomad trying to get to them while learning to trust one another.
SB109: To Mike, Bret, Susan, Austen, and CF, for :"Too Close for Comfort, Parti I" (https://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2246). A joint post about a pirate attack on a medical ship.
TG AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: Starbase Frontier
23-B: USS Calypso
23-C: USS Midway
Area 51
51-A: USS Rhea
51-B: Starbase 400
51-C: USS Myogi
51-D: USS Columbia & USS Samurai & USS Sun Tzu & Poseidon Station
September 11, 2023
Today, September 11, we honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and especially the First Responders who ran into danger to save others.
Sometimes it is difficulties that bring us together in love and support. May we remember the sacrifices and heroism of this period in time and many others so that we can continue to reach out in love and support of those around us.
Auguwst 10, 2023
July 2023 Fleet Awards
UNIT OF DISTINCTION
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Hecate
Silver: USS Midway
Bronze: USS Cavalier
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo & USS Columbia
Silver: USS Samurai & USS Sun Tzu & USS Myogi & USS Missouri
Bronze: No Way Home & USS Rhea & USS Wolff & Starbase 400 & USS Standing Bear
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: USS Midway: Lieutenant Darrod Hanous (Endy):
Although Endy joined the crew towards the end of the month, his detailed writing and impeccable engineering experience has filled a massive void as our Chief Engineer spot had been vacant for months. His enthusiasm and character development skills are evident and is pleasure to have new energy in the operations division.
Area 51: USS Tokyo & USS Wolff
Tokyo: Thom - Thom plays Lt Jased Yuvek our grumpy yet skilled Cardassian Chief Flight Officer. He has developed a good story arc with Jased, taking temporary command of the Tokyo during a critical situation showing that the prejudice behind Cardassisbs is just that. Some great writing from him these past few weeks.
Wolff: LTjg Rafe Hunnicutt (anne) and LTjg Ash Rowe (katy) I feel i can’t nominate one without the other in this instance as Anne and Katy’s ability to keep the sim going with posts while the slower going primary mission posts are being written is incredible and they are always willing and able to write posts with anyone on the ship.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: USS Cavalier: Shafin:
He was put in the position of IC XO and has stepped up to the plate. He even called the acting captain to task when he was more concerned that his father thrust him into the role than doing his best to lead the other cadets. He is an excellent choice as a balance between the CO and the cadets.
Area 51: USS Columbia & USS Samurai
Columbia: Lt. Cmdr. Chalan Kendri - For writing tirelessly to bring the crew together, advance the plot and establishing the setting of the Columbia. As Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Chalan has directly recruited at least one writer. That writer became an extremely active cornerstone of the ship. The XO also worked on a cache of joint posts, many of which are still in progress, directly tailored towards mentoring the crew. This is taking place on an IC and OOC level. She has also helped me plan and execute all aspects of the sim, ranging from plot construction to crew interactions.
Samurai: Susan Nixon. Susan is always able to pull ideas and does an excellent job of making sure things always link to previous posts and make sense. Her writings are always thoughtful and show deep thought.
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Hecate: The Hecate – Parts I-IV
USS Hecate :: EPISODE 1: SHAKEDOWN - The Hecate (sim-station.net)
USS Hecate :: EPISODE 1: SHAKEDOWN - The Hecate - Part II (sim-station.net)
USS Hecate :: EPISODE 1: SHAKEDOWN - The Hecate - Part III (sim-station.net)
USS Hecate :: EPISODE 1: SHAKEDOWN - The Hecate - Part IV (sim-station.net)
Area 51: USS Rhea & USS Sun Tzu:
Rhea: "The Doctor Is In" (https://rhea.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/5)
Sun Tzu: "To Be Decided" (https://suntzu.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/63)
TASK GROUP AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Resolution
23-B: USS Eclipse
23-C: USS Hecate & USS Midway
Area 51
51-A: USS Defiant & USS Rhea
51-B: Valhalla Fleet Yards
51-C: USS Tokyo
51-D: USS Columbia
July 27, 2023
Four Sims and A Starbase
Things are humming in Theta Fleet!
We have several new sims, if you want to get in on the ground floor: USS Rhea, USS Samurai, USS Concord, and USS Eclipse. All but the Eclipse are in Area 51.
If you like established sims, check out Starbase 50 (Poseidon Station). It's been around for a few years, but there's plenty of room for new players to join in the fun on this Ithaca-class starbase!
In addition, we've done some rearranging of the sim groups to better help you find what you're looking for.
If you still need help finding a new home, contact us by email or on Discord. We'd love to hear from you!
July 20, 2023
"One small step for a man...one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong
On July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin were the first humans to set foot on the moon. Today, we honor all the astronauts from Apollo to Dragon and look toward a bright future of space exploration.
https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/moon-landing-1969
July 11, 2023
June 2023 Fleet Awards
UNIT OF
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Midway
Silver: USS Cavalier & USS Yamato & Starbase Frontier
Bronze: USS Calypso
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo
Silver: No Way Home & Starbase 109 & USS Standing Bear
Bronze: USS Sun Tzu & USS Ontario
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Calypso: Daniel Rye.
The new Marine CO is a great writer who plays a competent and dedicated Marine. He will be a great addition to the crew.
Area 51: SB109: CF, as Qaraq and Criswell Sandbags,
For keeping things lively during various posts that he didn’t necessarily start: “Tetraball from the Sky Box” and “Criswell and Purulence’s Excellent Breakfast” and the poker game posts.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: Lt. Azrel Vox (Jamie)
Since joining Jamie has contributed a greatly to a wide range of character development throughout the sim. Always up for a post and always quick in responses. It is particularly interesting how he has taken it upon himself to flesh out the Trill race during the 2260's.
Area 51: Sun Tzu: Lieutenant Henry Mellon
For helping me bring the technology used on the Sun Tzu up-to-date and for a set of posts, only one of which has been posted, where he's giving the Captain a tour of the ship (and providing everyone with a very thorough explanation of how things look/work).
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Cavalier: "Bridge Training: Distress Call (Part III)" (https://cavalier.sim-station.net/index. ... iewpost/25)
Area 51: Ontario: "Following Breadcrumbs" (https://ontario.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/242)
TASK GROUP AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: Starbase Frontier
23-B: USS Calypso
23-C: USS Midway
Area 51
51A: USS Defiant
51-B: Valhalla Fleet Yards
51-C: No Way Home
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Second Quarter Fleet Awards
TASK FORCE 23:
SIM of the QUARTER: Cavalier
The cadets are flawed and unsure of themselves, as they should be. Even the cadet put in command doesn't think he's the right person for the job. The players write solid, believable characters and the posts are engaging.
CO of the QUARTER: Midway: Tristan Faust
Not everyone enjoys a TOS sim, but the captain has done an excellent job of building a solid sim and is well-versed in the genre. This helps him keep the players in the right timeline and help those who are less familiar with the original series. He is a great leader in and out of character.
XO of the QUARTER: Resolution: Antonia Stoffels
The CO has been dealing with problems in his life and it's been up to the XO to keep people writing.
WRITER of the QUARTER: Calypso: Stuart
Bela the counselor is committed to helping the crew with their mental health and the best way she can do this is to hug them and let them know they are valued. Even if they don't want hugs. She is endearing and exasperating, and a great character.
PLAYER of the QUARTER: Midway: Jamie
Since joining Jamie has contributed to a wide range of character development opportunities throughout the sim. Always up for a post and always quick in responses. It is particularly interesting how he has taken it upon himself to flesh out the Trill race during the 2260's.
AREA 51
SIM of the QUARTER: USS Defiant
CO of the QUARTER: No Way Home: Hale Stratton
This zombie invasion has excellent writers who tell great stories. From zombie hunters to people caught in a new and terrifying situation, the posts are a delight to read. The CO does an excellent job of keeping everyone on task and involved.
XO of the QUARTER: Standing Bear: Soral
The CO has been unusually busy with work, leaving the sim to the XO, who has risen to the occasion and helped keep the sim moving and the posts engaging.
WRITER of the QUARTER: Standing Bear: Linsey
Linsey has been as involved as the XO in keeping the sim active. Her writing is excellent and she is always there to do a post with someone or help move things along. She is an invaluable part of the sim.
PLAYER of the QUARTER: No Way Home: StarDuster
From the beginning. StarDuster has helped get the sim going and has written posts and "news" for the sim to keep the characters informed and engaged in the ongoing epidemic. He's an excellent writer and always willing to help where needed.
July 3, 2023
Theta Fleet is plesed to welcome two new sims to Area 51! The Columbia is an Odyssey-class and the Sun Tzu is a steamrunner.
You can find links to the sites under SIMS.
June 9, 2023
May 2023 Theta Fleet Awards
UNIT OF DISTINCTION
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Midway
Silver: USS Bretagne
Bronze: USS Hecate
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo & No Way Home
Silver: USS Myogi
Bronze: USS Defiant & USS Standing Bear
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: Commander John Stryker (Flip)
Since joining the sim, Flip has demonstrated his experience and skills as a writer. Developing detailed and well thought out storylines and contributions to the sim.
Area 51: No Way Home: Kara Sloane & Standing: Kat
For the courage to face what's coming even without the skill. (GM's Note: I love that she's writing an ordinary person, without any real skill set, rather than someone who seems to have spent their entire life preparing for the apocalypse.)
Making a return to active status, Kat, my XO has helped get things back on track this month and has produced some good writing.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: Lt. Commander Lucy Heartfilia (Will)
Despite some rough patches in activity Will has refused to give up on the sim and even convinced me to keep the sim going even when my heart wasn't in it. Thank you to him for taking the reigns while I sort out some real life family issues.
Area 51: Defiant: Callie & Tokyo: Matt C.
Defiant: Callie. In addition to her in character writing, she has also been formative in shaping some upcoming events and has been a joy to play with. All around our MVP for May.
Tokyo: Matt writes as the new Intelligence Officer, Chisato. Although I understand that writing Intel can be difficult, he has gone out of his way to ask others for help and advice. This shows development as a player and taking on a new challenge and going out of your comfort zone. I appreciate the work he has put into his new position.
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: No Award
Area 51: No Way Home & USS Ontario
No Way Home: "The Fall of Saint Andrews (Part 1)" (https://no-way-home.sim-station.net/ind ... iewpost/39) - A simple memorial service turns into a nightmare -- all because a priest rang the church bells.
Ontario: "The Reckoning" (https://ontario.sim-station.net/index.p ... ewpost/238)
TASK GROUP AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Resolution
23-B: USS Endeavour
23-C: USS Hecate
Area 51
51-A: Starbase 109 & USS Poseidon
51-B: Starbase 400
51-C: Starbase M-69
May 29, 2023
Today is Memorial Day in the US. It is a day to honor those who have passed on.
Many go to cemeteries and put flowers on graves of departed family members.
More notably, it is a day to honor those who fought and died preserving the freedom we all enjoy. May we never forget their sacrifice.
We are proud to have a number of military veterans in our fleet. Thank you for your service.
May 12, 2023
April 2023 Fleet Awards
UNIT OF DISTINCTION
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Midway & USS Cavalier
Silver: USS Bretagne & USS Calypso
Bronze: USS Winchester
Area 51
Gold: Tokyo
Silver: USS Defiant & USS Myogi
Bronze: No Way Home
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Calypso: Stuart.
He plays Bela. The Counselor always has an opinion and a hug—whether you want it or not. At least everyone on the ship feels loved and appreciated!
Area 51: Defiant: Savar & Standing :Linsey
Defiant: Savar. Savar’s writer has consistently made efforts to involve himself in the ongoing storyline as well as setting up JPs with the vast majority of the crew, unprompted. He’s been involved in 7 posts, making him one of the more prolific writers of April on Defiant.
Standing: Linsey - She has always been a good, consistent writer willing to take on NPCs and keep mission posts going in any way that she can. The amount of roles she can slip into at the drop of a hat is impressive.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: Lt. Shinobu Miyake (Matt).
Despite launching his own sim, Station K-9 recently, Matt has been actively involved with the development of the current mission on the Midway and actively contributing to technical specs and helping to plan the story’s future.
Area 51: No Way Home: Alonzo Blazevic (Starduster) for a brilliant series of posts on his investigation, as a journalist, of a suspicious death in Bangor, Maine. In support of this storyline, he has created a newspaper graphic about the murder and written a series of posts that have engaged the interest of the writers for the sim. My personal favorite was this one: https://no-way-home.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/9
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Winchester: "Counseling…Check" (https://winchester.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/289)
Area 51: No Way Home: "Thirty Minutes or less" (https://no-way-home.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/9)
TASK GROUP AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Resolution
23-B: USS Calypso
23-C: USS Bretagne
Area 51
51-A: USS Defiant
51-B: USS Standing Bear
51-C; USS Tokyo
April 20, 3033
USS Horizon & No Way Home
Looking for new horizons in simming adventures?
Check out the USS Horizon in Area 51!
click on the SIMS tab to find this newly-launched ship
and help take on the universe!
Like something a little darker? No Way Home, a Walking Dead sim,
is looking for fresh meat--we mean, new players. It's also in Area 51.
April 10, 2023
USS Missouri & USS Poseidon
Please join us in welcoming two sims new to Theta Fleet.
The Missouri is a new sim that recently launched in Area 51. It's seeking crew as it prepares for its maiden voyage.
The USS Poseidon recently joined Theta Fleet and while it has been around for a while, there's plenty of room for new writers who want to join an academy training ship. It, too, is in Area 51.
Check them both out under SIMS!
April 10, 2023
March 2023 Fleet Awards
UNIT OF DISTINCTION
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Resolution
Silver: Starship Midway
Bronze: Cavalier & Ranger & Calypso
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo
Silver: USS Standing Bear
Bronze: Starbase 109 & USS Missouri
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Ranger: Voz
He brought a lot to the posts this month that brought up questions and gave insight. He's also helped us move forward with the next part of the mission by what his character said in the posts.
Area 51: Starbase 109: CF & Susan
There is a friendly (?) rivalry brewing between SB-109’s most prominent restaurateur (Jade Lantz) and casino owner (Qaraq). It is exemplified in "Competition or Collaboration, Part 2" (https://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2187)
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: Chief Petty Officer Meredith Corden (Abigail) & Ranger: Arie
Midway: Since joining the sim Abigail is always up for writing about anything with anyone. She is a quick witted and responsive writer which makes tagging a breeze. She is incredibly accommodating and gracious.
Ranger: Arie will become the XO at the end of the mission, has been great at helping push the story forward, taking on the role of NPCs, and helping give clues for the players.
Area 51: Standing Bear: Clinton
His health is not the greatest undergoing procedures and frequently taken to the hospital for brief or extended stays, as soon as he's released, he is back to catching up on tags and wanting to stay involved. He truly has a wonderful soul and we love having him as part of Standing Bear.
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: "Science Tour" (https://starshipmidway.com/index.php/sim/viewpost/165)
Area 51: Myogi: "Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire" (https://myogi.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/207)
TASK GROUP AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: Deep Space 5
23-B: USS Ranger
23-C: Starship Midway
Area 51
51-A: USS Defiant
51-B: USS Standing Bear
51-C: Starbase M-69
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FIRST QUARTER FLEET AWARDS
TASK FORCE 23
SIM of the Quarter: Starship Midway
The CO has brought back a lot of players, new and old, and reinvigorated interest in the TOS era. The players are enthusiastic and having fun—and it shows!
CO of the Quarter: Winchester: Henry Rogers
Rogers came back from COVID with a renewed enthusiasm and a desire to write. He's started a new mission and has relaunched the sim. His ideas have generated a lot of activity as well.
XO of the Quarter: Deep Space 5: N'Evran
N'Evran is new to DS5, but the writer is not. Since becoming the new XO, N'Evran has been actively involved in getting everyone involved and moving the mission forward.
WRITER of the Quarter: Bretagne: Kyan MacKenzie
He brings a unique character and a lively writing style to the sim and finds a way to make even routine interactions more entertaining.
PLAYER of the Quarter: Midway: Chief Petty Officer Meredith Corden (Abigail)
Midway: Since joining the sim Abigail is always up for writing about anything with anyone. She is a quick witted and responsive writer which makes tagging a breeze. She is incredibly accommodating and gracious.
AREA 51
SIM of the Quarter: USS Tokyo
The sim is not everyone's cup of tea, but the solid crew of writers are having a lot of fun causing chaos during shore leave—and with a rivalry between to captains.
CO of the Quarter: Defiant: Charlotte Rhodes
Since its launch, the Defiant has been one of the more active sims. The crew is doing a stellar job and are clearly having fun and it's all because of the CO who has worked hard to make the sim a welcoming place to write.
XO of the Quarter: Artemis: Alexis Nightingale
The CO has health issues and the former XO wasn't a good fit. Nightingale was recommended, and since coming aboard, she has been invaluable in keeping the crew updated and being a sounding board for the CO.
WRITER of the Quarter: Starbase 109: CF & Susan
CF brought Qaraq on board and has created not only an interesting character, but is actively involved with his casino. Susan (Jade Lantz) is one of the most involved writers on the sim. Now the two have a friendly rivalry/friendship brewing.
PLAYER of the Quarter: Standing Bear: Ruth/Scarlet & Linsey
For keeping things going while the CO deals with a crazy (non-existent) work/life balance.
March 10
February 2023 Fleet Awards
Unit of Distinction
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Midway
Silver: USS Bretagne & USS Yamato
Bronze: USS Winchester
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo
Silver: USS Myogi & Starbase 400 & Starbase 109
Bronze: USS Missouri
Writer of the Month
Task Force 23: Midway: Javia & Bretagne: Kyan MacKenzie
Midway:Since joining the sim, Javia (Lt. Thraxina, among others) has proven to be a “master of puppets” creating multiple dynamic npcs complete with a plethora of storylines and subplots contributing to the runaway success of the sim. He is a constant contributor to plotline development and greatly enjoys the Midway’s sandbox format. He has been a pleasure to write with, chat with and always has something unpredictable up his sleeve.
Bretagne: He brings a unique character and a lively writing style to the sim and finds a way to make even routine interactions more entertaining.
Area 51: Myogi: Will. Will has been a lot more active on the Myogi this month, getting in some good posts with our guest star, Captain Taiga Aisaka.
Player of the Month
Task Force 23: Yamato: Voz & Winchester: Charlene
Yamato: His story telling regarding Kablams story has been fantastic this month. It has taken years for this plot to come to this conclusion, and should provide interesting as future character development.
Winchester: For her willingness to fill in wherever needed. She has a lot on her plate in RL, but her love and passion for Theta Fleet is evident in the way she does whatever it takes to keep things moving along on each of the sims she’s on, as well as the Fleet in general. We couldn’t do it without her.
Area 51: Ontario: Voz & Starbase 109: Charlene & Mike
Ontario: for helping plot out the rest of the mission and come up with some interesting twists that will not only make sense in story, but will definitely be a surprise to the crew.
Starbase 109: 1) Kiara Lena. Charlene showed her many abilities and talents writing in two separate story lines as the same character, but in completely different situations. As a diplomat held hostage, her talents were shining as Lena helped complete her story arc in "Diplomats at Work," a plot of suspense and trickery. I linked part 3. At the same time, she wrote "Dinner For One" which turned into dinner with a new friend and an old one. This post showed her versatility as she played the part of a friend.
2) Krell House of Mer'uk. Mike plays several characters who are amazing, as well, and in this one, he's a Klingon ambassador as well as his PC, LCDR Dallas Briggs. He does a good job of showing their different characteristics as they work together to rescue the diplomatic officer Kiara Lena. "Diplomats at Work," a plot of suspense and trickery and kidnapping/hostage situation. Seeing the two men work together in the 3-part story arc showed the versatility Mike has, and shows the two sim friends deserve writer of the month.
Post of the Month
Task Force 23: DS5: A "gathering" (https://ds5.org.uk/index.php/sim/viewpost/1806)
The Klingon Ambassador takes some personal time after trying to persuade the Council to assist with retaking DS5.
Area 51: Starbase 109: "Meet and Greet." (https://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2144)
A perfect example of doctors getting together to discuss medical issues of several kinds. There's good give-and-take, and it sounds like actual medical conversations I've heard!
Task Group Award of Merit
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Yamato
23-B: USS Winchester
23-C: USS Midway & USS Bretagne
Area 51
51-A: USS Defiant
51-G: Valhalla Fleet Yards
51-C: USS Tokyo & Starbase M-69
March 4, 2023
Theta Fleet is pleased to welcome Deep Space K-9, a TOS-era starbase!
It is currently taking on crew.
Learn more in Task Force 23 under SIMS!
February 26, 2023
The 2022 Simming Prize
The 2022 Simming Prize laureates are:
- USS Wayfarer
- Kathryn Burke
- USS Ontario
- Starbase 109
- Nugra
Honorable mentions who also received votes are:
- USS Tokyo
- USS Pioneer
- Raymond Dale
- USS Wolff
- USS Myogi
- USS Arizona
- USS Damascus
- Bravo Fleet
- USS Sarek
- USS Sojourner
The Simming Prize is awarding three special honorary awards to the following people:
- Doug Drexler (VFX, PIC)
- Dave Blass (Production Designer, PIC)
- Terry Matalas (Showrunner, PIC)
Misters Drexler, Blass and Matalas from Paramount have devoted a large portion of their private time with us over the past year giving personal interviews, supporting the fan community and endorsing the Simming Prize. We thank them for their outreach with the highest regard.
February 16, 2023
Area 51 has a new sim!
The USS Missouri, a Bellerophon-class starship is taking on crew.
Check it out!
February 9, 2023
January 2023 Fleet Awards
UNIT OF DISTINCTION
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Midway
Silver: USS Winchester
Bronze: USS Bretagne & DS5 & USS Typhon
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo & USS Defiant
Silver: USS Myogi
Bronze: SB109 & SB400 & Standing Bear & Ontario & Wolff
WRITER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Aurora: Will.
His character, Azusa, is dealing with an unexpected pregnancy and the fallout with her family and her boyfriend's family. This month, she had to tell the captain of her "delicate condition."
Area 51: Myogi: Andrew. For his second consecutive January, I am nominating Andrew for Writer of the Month for coming up with an idea to keep players occupied while we're on hiatus.
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: Midway: JC
Since joining the sim, JC (Cadet Senior Grade Avis Larant) has helped immensely in the development of the Midway’s first mission and volunteering to be included among the hostages. He even had his character volunteer to stick around after being rescued to aid with the rescue. JC is a fantastic writer and fun to chat with.
Area 51: Standing: Ruth/Scarlet & Linsey - Both have significantly stepped up to help steer the sim back on course while my XO has recently struggled balancing work and writing. This has been much needed for me as the CO.
POST OF THE MONTH
Task Force 23: DS5: "Logic & Retribution" ( https://ds5.org.uk/index.php/sim/viewpost/1799) Geral And T’lul plot revenge and rebellion
Area 51 (tie): Starbase 109 & USS Ontario
- Starbase 109: "Be It Ever So Humble" (https://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2158)
Brandon and Susan. This post shows the new commander's priorities, and why she was such a good diplomat, as well as her concern for those who live in Brown Sector.
- Ontario: "Black Dahlias" (https://ontario.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/240)
Percy isn't happy with Grace's decision to follow protocol first and calls several department heads to a covert meeting to discuss alternatives.
TASK GROUP AWARD OF MERIT
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Resolution
23-B: USS Winchester
23-C: USS Bretagne & USS Midway
Area 51
51-A: USS Defiant
51-B: USS Artemis
51-C: Starbase Mercury
January 11, 2023
December 2022 Fleet Awards
Unit of Distinction
Task Force 23
Gold: Deep Space 5 & USS Resolution
Silver: USS Cavalier & USS Winchester
Bronze: USS Hyperion & USS Fitzgerald & USS Yamato
Area 51
Gold: Starbase 109
Silver: Starbase 400
Bronze: USS Tokyo & USS Myogi
Writer of the Month
Task Force 23: Cavalier: Mike.
Mike plays K'tarra Smyth. Our half-Klingon is delightful dressed as a frog for the Halloween party. Her fish-out-of-water curiosity about the other races on the ship is delightful.
Area 51: Starbase 109 - Susan
First, for “Storytelling #1” - The bat-like aliens living in Brown Sector’s ventilation shafts have a unique take on Starfleet personnel. Second, she regularly helps out in posts with a variety of characters.
Player of the Month
Task Force 23: DS5: Everyone & Fitzgerald: Tory
DS5: Everyone, for holding it together in my protracted absence
Tory's been an excellent sounding board when I have ideas or need to work some things out, and that's honestly one of the best things an XO can do to support a CO.
Area 51: Myogi: The crew.
It's often said that the crew makes the command, and there is no truer statement. The Myogi wouldn't have had an amazing December, or for that matter, an amazing 2022, if we didn't have an amazing group of players to make it happen. For all their hard work over the course of 2022, Player of the Month deserves to be a shared award amongst the crew.
Post of the Month
Task Force 23: Hyperion: "Admiral's Quarrel" (https://hyperion.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/187)
Area 51: Tokyo: "Till Death Do Us Part" (https://tokyo.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/495)
Finally! It only took 8 actual years, and 15 in character years for this post to happen.
TGCO Award of Merit
Task force 23
23-A; DS5
23-B: Winchester
23-C: Cavalier
Area 51
51-A: SB109
51-B: SB400
51-C: Tokyo & Myogi
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Fourth Quarter Awards
Task Force 23
Sim of the Quarter: USS Winchester
The CO returned to the sim after a long absence, and the crew responded with alacrity. In character, they were on an extended shore leave. There were posts of shore leave ending and returning to the ship and crew getting back in touch. It bodes well for the future.
CO of the Quarter: Cavalier - Daniel Weaver
The CO has been involved in recruiting, story development, and writing on the sim. He has created a fun and welcoming atmosphere for cadets starting their cruise, and an interesting future for the sim.
XO of the Quarter: DS5 - N'Evran
N'Evran stepped up from player to XO this quarter and jumped into posts to move things along and help the CO prepare to retake the station and planet. He's been a driving force behind the scenes and promises great things for his character.
Writer of the Quarter: Resolution - Entire Crew
I generally don't reward the entire crew for writing, but with the CO away for health reasons, the crew took it upon themselves to develop side stories for their departments and crew. The Marines were notably involved in their own subplot.
Player of the Quarter: DS5 - Entire Crew
A recurring theme this quarter. With the CO away dealing with life, the crew continued to twist the plot and take on the role of resistance fighters to take back the station.
Area 51
Sim of the Quarter: Starbase 109
Two of the three members of the command team stepped down this quarter and a new member stepped up. While this was going on, the crew were actively continuing stories and starting new plot twists. It's a complex sim, and the crew has taken to it very well.
CO of the Quarter: Starbase 400 - Mike Bremer
Mike has been a mainstay of SB400 for years. He's built a community with multiple ships, a history, and a great deal of information. It's impressive to see what has been built and continues to grow.
XO of the Quarter: Wolff - Tyrus Acevedo
The Wolff has a good command team. And, as every CO knows, a good XO is invaluable. Tyrus helps with mission development, writing posts, and helping players get involved.
Writer of the Quarter: Starbase 109 - Susan
Susan stepped down as part of the command team, but she continues to be actively involved in posts. Her writing is excellent and she is always willing to help others.
Player of the Quarter: Myogi - The Crew
A sim needs a good CO, but a good CO needs and active crew. While the Myogi has good leadership, they are also a supportive and enthusiastic group of players who enjoy writing together.
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2022 Annual Fleet Awards
Task Force 23
Sim of the Year: Bellwether
It slowed down toward the end of the year due to holidays and the CO having a heavy workload, but the sim has a creative premise. The characters have to think out of the box and find ways to make a small relay station home.
CO of the Year: Cavalier - Daniel Weaver
Creating a sim around a cadet cruise that isn't one idea replaying itself over and over can be tricky, but the CO has managed to do it well, and gathered a collection of excellent writes. He is actively involved in all aspects of the sim.
XO of the Year: Fitzgerald: Roark Sograni
Roark is an interesting character and interacts well with the crew. The player is also active on the sim and is a great help to the CO.
Writer of the Year: Cavalier - The Crew
From meeting new friends to slipping away from the Commodore's speech to celebrating a holiday, the crew has embraced the sim and its premise with engaging and entertaining characters and situations.
Player of the Year: Ray. He commands the Bellwether and Fitzgerald, as well as being a player on several sims. Except for his semester of working 60+ hours a week, he's been a mainstay of all the sims he's been on and actively contributes not only to posts, but to missions. He also loves to get others involved and helps other players whenever he can.
Area 51
Sim of the Year: Starbase 109
While the sim has a mission that changes every few months, it is a collection of stories revolving around the crew and personnel who live and work on the starbase. The characters are quirky and engaging, as are the stories they write.
CO of the Year: Myogi - Maho Takahashi
The CO has meshed a love of anime with Star Trek to create a unique sim that blends the two and draws fans of both. The crew is active and involved, all under Maho's watch as the player is often around to chat online or to work with a post.
XO of the Year: Wolff - Tyrus Acevedo
As stated above, Tyrus is a great writer who gets involved as both a PC and NPC. He's a great support to the CO and the crew.
Writer of the Year: Wolff - Jamie
Jamie is the CO, but he works hard to make sure everyone has fun and is a creative and entertaining writer. He has wonderful characters on the Wolff and other sims, and loves to develop them.
Player of the Year: SB109 - Susan
Susan was one of the command team until recently when she needed to step down, but she continues to be actively involved in the sim and helps out where needed. She is also a great writer and has a number of characters to help others with stories.
January 5, 2023
It's a new year and new growth for Theta Fleet! w advenIt's a new year and new growth for Theta Fleet!
We have an updated logo and three new sims.
Starbase Frontier is placed between Klingon and Federation territory in Task Force 23.
USS Bretagne is a Sabre class starship hunting pirates in Task Force 23.
The USS Defiant is set in the Kelvin timeline in Area 51.
Three great opportunities to be at the start of a new adventure! Learn more by clicking on their links under SIMS.ture!
Learn more by clicking on their links under SIMS.
December 9, 2022
November 2022 Fleet Awards
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Resolution
Silver: USS Winchester
Bronze: USS Cavalier
Area 51
Gold: Starbase 109
Silver: USS Tokyo
Bronze: USS Myogi & USS Wolff
Writer of the Month
Task Force 23: Winchester: Elisha & Darrell….for their joint post Dreams of Someone that Soothes
Area 51: Starbase 400: Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Coleman, Chief Science Officer. His contributions to SB400's stories are really well written. He's also a big help with episode ideas and suggestions for site updates.
Player of the Month:
Task Force 23: Cavalier: Anne and Mike, two of our new players, for bringing two great characters to the sim that are eager to get to know the others and to get involved. They're proving a lot of fun to write with, too!
Area 51: Starbase 109: As part of the creative team which is bringing us Gary Thirteen, Sundae, and a complex temporal arc, CF has interesting and varied characters, as well as mysteries abounding.
Post of the Month
Task Force 23: Calypso: "Finally Making Ends Meet" (https://calypso.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2265)
Area 51: Wolff: "The Purr of the Warp Core" (https://www.usswolff.com/nova2/index.php/sim/viewpost/611)
TGCO Award of Merit
Task Force 23
23-A: Deep Space 5
23-B: USS Endeavour
23-C: USS Winchester
Area 51
51-A: Starbase 109
51-B: USS Ontario
51-C: USS Tokyo
December 7, 2022
It's been 81 years since the "Day that Will Live In Infamy," when the attack on Pearl Harbor pulled the US into World War II. Today we remember the men and women of the allied forces who, through ingenuity and bravery, won the war and became "the Greatest Generation." May we never forget this part of history, or the lessons learned.
November 10, 2022
October 2022 Fleet Awards
Unit of Distinction
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Resolution
Silver: USS Winchester & USS Fitzgerald
Bronze: USS Cavalier & USS Calypso & USS Ranger
Area 51
Gold: USS Tokyo & USS Myogi
Silver: Starbase 109 & USS Europa
Bronze: USS Standing Bear & USS Wolff & Starbase 400
Writer of the Month
Task Force 23: Resolution: Entire Crew
The crew worked hard this month on both mission and character development posts.
Area 51: Myogi: Chris & Ontario: Stuart
Chris continues to be instrumental in the operations of our sim. I firmly believe he's one of the reasons why we were able to wrap up our mission as early as we did, and I don't think we could have done it without him.
Ontario: Stuart, who plays Amanda Rose, is back. Amanda is trying to keep Haruna from doing something foolish while not wanting to antagonize the pirates.
Player of the Month
Task Force 23: Fitzgerald: Kat & Winchester: Vernon
Fitzgerald: Kat - Because she contributed to every post this month and that has helped keep the sim active in my absence. In addition, the posts have been creative, interesting, and often include other players.
Winchester: Vernon. As the CO is not filing this report, I have to nominate him. He came back with a flurry of activity and posts. He has everyone tagging and the sim is looking good—thanks to him.
Area 51: Tokyo: Dave Carey
Dave plays Commander Thomas Johnson. He came to me and wanted to assist in getting the Tokyo back up to speed again. Not only had be brought on a character and taken the XO spot, but has been working on me with ideas of where to go next, recruited some of the new crew and jumped in feet first into the deep end on the Tokyo. I'm glad to have him aboard.
Post of the Month
Task Force 23: Ranger & Fitzgerald
Ranger: "The Station: Trip II (Part III)" (https://ranger.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/1493)
Fitzgerald: "First Session" (https://fitzgerald.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/22)
Area 51: SB109: "Chess" (https://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2061) Iain's returned to us with this post, and it's a good one!
TGCO of the Month
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Resolution
23-B: USS Endeavour
23-C: USS Cavalier
Area 51
51-A: Starbase 109
51-B: USS Artemis
51-C: USS Myogi
October 8, 2022
September 2022 Awards
Unit of Distinction
Task Force 23:
Gold: USS Fitzgerald
Silver: USS Resolution & USS Yamato
Bronze: USS Cavalier & USS Calypso & USS Hyperion
Area 51
Gold: Starbase 109 & New Beginnings & USS Artemis
Silver: Starbase 400 & USS Wolff
Bronze: USS Myogi & USS Ontario & USS Standing Bear & USS Pandora & USS Graceland
Writer of the Month
Task Force 23: Resolution: I would have to nominate the entire crew for sticking with me, moving the mission along, really shows the dedication to the game, and to each other.
Area 51: Wolff: Anne (Lt jg Hunnicutt)
Within a day of joining the Wolff, Anne started a post with virtually everyone on the sim, the vast majority of them being posted by the end of her first week. All the posts have been of high quality and it was hard to pick which to nominate for post of the month.
Player of the Month
Task Force 23: Calypso: Ieuan
Ieuan plays the Chief Science Officer and has been an intrinsic part of this mission, both as scientist and with his NPC, Satt, a blushing Bolian security officer. He continually adds to the posts in a way that makes them more interesting and adds to the post.
Area 51: Ontario: Ray
Ray plays Percy, the chief science officer and Rishi, the current science officer on the bridge. Percy's behavior is always unpredictable and unexpected. We never know what he'll say, which makes writing with him a lot of fun. Rishi is a great foil for his chief.
Post of the Month
Task Force 23: Cavalier: "A Night on the Holodeck (part IV)" (https://cavalier.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/10)
Area 51: SB109: "The Casino Job" (http://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/2024)
TGCO Award of Merit
Task Force 23
23-A: USS Ella Fitzgerald & USS Resolution & USS Yamato
23-B; USS Calypso & USS Hyperion
23-C: USS Cavalier
Area 51
51-A: Starbase 109 & USS Wolff
51-B: USS Artemis & New Beginnings & Starbase 400
51-C: USS Graceland
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Third Quarter Fleet Awards
TASK FORCE 23
SIM of the Quarter: Cavalier
The sim has won several post of the month awards. They're a good group of writers who clearly love writing together.
CO of the Quarter: Calypso: Samantha York
It's been a slow quarter for most, but York continues to work to give the crew something to write about and endeavors to make the sim fun and inclusive.
XO of the Quarter: Fitzgerald: Roark Sograni
The XO has been busy this quarter, more so because the CO has a crazy work schedule. But in spite of everything, the sim continues to do well with teamwork by command.
Writer of the Quarter: Calypso: Ieuan
Ieuan has consistently tagged in with his PC and NPCs. He always finds a way to change up the post to make it more interesting, or to complicate the plot to enhance the story and to interact with other players.
Player of the Quarter: Fitzgerald: KS
KS, who plays Carmen "Stevedore" Frampton, has made it their mission to write with everyone on the sim. Each post is a lot of fun to read and helps you understand the characters better—and make them seem more like a cohesive unit in and out of character.
AREA 51
SIM of the Quarter: New Beginnings
The CO combined two slow sims and magic happened. The combination of starbase and starship has ignited the crew into new activity.
CO of the Quarter: Myogi: Maho Takahashi
The CO is actively involved in all aspects of the sim, and in its Discord channel. He is available to his crew and willing to help others.
XO of the Quarter: Wolff: Tyrus Acevedo
Acevedo helps in every aspect of the sim and helps keep the story moving. He uses NPCs to help other players get involved in the story as well.
Writer of the Quarter: Ontario: Jared
Jared is a creative writer who will expand on his character's role and finds creative ways to get involved and help support the mission and the post. He is a great addition to the sim.
Player of the Quarter: Standing Bear: Scarlet
Scarlet has been instrumental in helping the CO with key elements of the mission. She has also been a support and inspiration for many on the sim.
October 5, 2022
Elvis may have left the building, but the USS Graceland just arrived.
Set in 2330, this Tennessee-class Starship is in the Kelvin timeline and has room for more crew.
Interested? Check it out under SIMS. Graceland is in Area 51.
September 8, 2022
Today marks two noteworthy events.
First, it is the 56th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek. The original series was iconic and sparked a fan base that continues today.
The second is that today marks the passing of Elizabeth II, Queen of England, who recently celebrated her 70th jubilee as monarch. She was 96.
September 8, 2022
August 2022 Fleet Awards
Unit of Distinction
Task Force 23
Gold: USS Fitzgerald
Silver: USS Resolution
Bronze: USS Brunel & USS Cavalier
Area 51
Gold: New Beginnings
Silver: USS Myogi & USS Standing Bear
Bronze: Starbase 400 & USS Wolff
Writer of the Month
Task Force 23: Fitzgerald: KS/Quincy
Frampton is an interesting character that brings a youthful approach to old Ella Fitzgerald. The writer does a good job with her.
Area 51: Ontario: Jared
He plays Anahera. Our chief of security is a great writer who has a knack for adding twists to any post and is always willing to jump in and help.
Player of the Month
Task Force 23: Fitzgerald: Tory & Resolution: Michael
Fitzgerald: Tory - An excellent XO to have when one takes on a new job and has had the month that I have had. Tory has done an amazing job at keeping a very new sim alive with an absent CO.
Resolution: Michael has stepped up and is currently taking lead in the mission, making sure the sim continues while I step back for a few weeks
Area 51: Standing: Scarlet
She has been a very motivating individual in keeping things together while I've had to step away for a bit.
Post of the Month
Task Force 23:
Aurora: "Roboship (Part II)" (https://aurora.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/172)
Cavalier: "A Night On the Holodeck (Part III)" (https://cavalier.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/9)
Area 51: Ontario: "Dangerous Waters (Part II)" (https://ontario.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/228)
TGCO Award of Merit
Task Force 23
23-A; USS Fitzgerald
23-B: USS Bellwether
23-C: USS Cavalier
Area 51
51-A: Starbase 109 & Starbase 400
51-B: New Beginnings
51-C: USS Myogi
August 8, 2022
Please join us in welcoming the USS Trident, a Defiant-class starship to Theta Fleet.
It is 2377, shortly after the Dominion War, and there is a need for more exploration. The Trident has been refit for peace and is in need of new crew. Check it out with the other sims in Task Force 23.
Welcome to Theta Fleet!
Theta Fleet News
(All older news items are under the NEWS tab)
Established in 2009, Theta Fleet is a community of simmers (text-based roleplayers) who strive to build a place where people are more important than politics and everyone is welcome to join the conversation.
We haven't forgotten that we all write for fun. Reports are voluntary, and instead of fleet meetings, we have a monthly fleet voice chat for those who are available and want to get to know their neighbors.
COs control their sims and missions. Task Groups and Task Forces are for organizational purposes and to give support, not micromanage. Fleet Staff is frequently around to chat, help with problems, or answer questions.
Theta Fleet firmly believes in the cooperative side of roleplay, where players work together. Everyone from cadet to commanding officer has a voice and is part of the family.
We also believe in having good relations with other fleets and groups because we're all part of the greater simming community.
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