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Sim Announcement: USS Poseidon & USS Oceanus
Dear Simmers and Friends,
I want to start by extending my deepest gratitude to all of you who have remained steadfast with me during this time. Your dedication to our sims means the world, and I truly appreciate each and every one of you.
A special thanks goes out to…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 31st, 2024 @ 9:23am
Category: Sim Announcement
A Call to Action: USS Poseidon
Dear Poseidon and Oceanus Communities,
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of some important considerations regarding the future of our beloved communities, Poseidon and Oceanus.
Over the past five years, Poseidon has been a beacon of exploration, creativity, and camaraderie. Similarly, Oceanus, which…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 3rd, 2024 @ 2:54pm
Category: Out of Character
State of the Sim - April & May 2024
Hello Crew!
Firstly, Congratulations to Lt Cmdr Rachel Williams, our ships Chief Engineering Officer, for winning the Writer of the Month award for the month of April in Theta Fleet!
Nomination reason:
"Each time they're called to post, despite their busy schedule with running other sims and being on many…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday May 13th, 2024 @ 12:38pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - April 2024 (A Plea for Help)
Hello Crew of the Poseidon and Oceanus,
This message is crafted for both sims out of necessity for time. I apologize sincerely for my lackluster showing as a CO in managing both sims, but I've been waiting patiently for both crew to show as well as time to appropriate itself…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday April 1st, 2024 @ 3:32pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Statement of Ultimatum
This will be posted to both the *Poseidon* and *Oceanus* sims.
Hello crew,
I realize that by now with the extended reports form several of my European players that iFastnet appears to not be a trusted source in Europe. In America, however, things are different. I'm not sure of the…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday March 11th, 2024 @ 1:50pm
Category: Sim Announcement
State of the Sim - March 2024
Howdy All!
First and foremost I wish a hearty congratulations to our very own Commander Kanaka Shakura for being awarded the Writer of the Month for February 2024 for Theta Fleet! Commander Shakura has been a long time, very skilled, very detailed writer for the Poseidon and is by far…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday March 11th, 2024 @ 1:35pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations & Updates
Hey Folks,
I'd like to first start off by having a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Lieutenant Commander Ky'la De'Lenn! Ky'La is on multiple sims along with this one and serves on both sims I own and operate. They are a very dedicated, passionate, and committed player who has…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday February 12th, 2024 @ 3:52pm
Category: General News
Post of the Month Awarded!
Hey crew,
Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Kicil Priadden and everyone who participated in "Space Walks, Tight spaces, and Jefferies tubes, Oh My! Part 3" (https://www.ussposeidon.net/index.php/sim/viewpost/525) as it was just given POST OF THE MONTH for DECEMBER 2023 by Theta Fleet! You all combined your best efforts to accomplish this feat…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday January 14th, 2024 @ 5:08pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Happy New Year 2024! and Sim Update
Hey Crew,
I wish you all a happy start to 2024! I hope your new years was as wonderful as mine. I'm not a very social creature, so I spent it on VR with a few friends and got a little tipsy. It was an enjoyable experience! I hope yours…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Tuesday January 2nd, 2024 @ 2:26am
Category: General News
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!
Hello Crew,
I sincerely hope everyone had a fantastic Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you are all starting your Merry Christmas Day with a fantastic step forward. I wish upon you all good health, blessings, and your family good health and blessings as well. May fortune favor you, may the…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Tuesday December 26th, 2023 @ 5:33pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - December 2023
Hello Crew,
I'd like to first announce a series of new awards handed out. Recently one of our own, Kicil Priadden, started a JP that turned out to be a three part epic: "Space Walks, Tight spaces, and Jefferies tubes, Oh My!". Throughout the series of events leading up to…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday December 23rd, 2023 @ 12:24pm
Category: General News
Halloween JP Contest 2023 Results! (Plus Anniversary Announcement)
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Halloweens JP Contest for the USS Poseidon!
Gold Pumpkin Award x2
Halloweens Best Citation
(Cmndr. Sam Perkins)
Gold Pumpkin Award
Halloweens Best Citation
(Capt. Franklin Johnson [Awarded for playing as Lt. Oscar Vladinchi])
Gold Pumpkin Award
Halloweens Best Citation
(Lt. Cmndr. Ankshu Trensu)…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday November 13th, 2023 @ 1:27pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - November 2023
Hello Crew,
Time really flies! Already it's November and just yesterday it feels like it was July! So much has happened and yet the Poseidon still flies and still has an absolutely wonderful crew! Theta Fleet has been a massive boon to the sim and I personally thank the staff…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday November 5th, 2023 @ 2:45pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - October 2023
Hello Crew,
First, Spooky Months is upon us and once again the USS Poseidon is doing our annual October Scary JP Contest! Simply write up a JP either solo or with another member about something Spooky related! Tag it with "Halloween 2023" so we know which contest it was entered…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday October 16th, 2023 @ 6:42pm
Category: General News
Sim Update - September 2023
Hello Crew,
Please one and all give a heartfelt THANK YOU to our lovely First Officer, Phoebe Graydon (Puppy on Discord), for once again coming through and ensuring our sim is up to date. Over last weekend (Sept. 9th - 10th), Puppy updated the website despite being extremely busy with…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Thursday September 14th, 2023 @ 10:54pm
Category: Website Update
State of the Sim - September 2023
Hello Crew!
Been a while since we had an update, right? This will be a brief one until I have time for a more elaborate one. As you may already know, I've obtained a new job with my local county maintenance division. I will be busy with that and the…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday September 9th, 2023 @ 11:56pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Website Upgrade (Nova Update)
Hey Folks,
This is a first for me using the website update category for my news posts. It's necessary and a very happy one. Our website was down for a few hours today. Your XO, Phoebe (Puppy on Discord), worked tirelessly for those few hours to get our website and…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday May 6th, 2023 @ 1:35am
Category: Website Update
State of the Sim - May 2023
Hey crew,
Since the arrival of the remaining crew of the USS Oberon, our sim has seen what could be described as a bit of a revival. I would like to personally thank all the players from the now-defunct USS Oberon for once again entrusting us - the USS Poseidon…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday May 5th, 2023 @ 12:53am
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome Refugees of the USS Oberon!
Hey crew,
I'd like to take a moment to welcome the remaining crew of the USS Oberon who, at the suggestion of one of our own, committed themselves to approaching our community. Their decision to join us has bolstered our ranks with some very veteran, very capable crew who have…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday April 17th, 2023 @ 7:44pm
Category: Sim Announcement
State of the Sim - April 2023
Hello crew,
As many of you are aware, starting on April 13th the USS Poseidon will be operating under the authority of Theta Fleet. This transition from Pegasus Fleet was not an easy one to make. There was multiple months - maybe a year - of back and forth with…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Thursday April 6th, 2023 @ 12:21pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - March 2023
Hello Crew,
This is your Captain Speaking. Things are slow at the moment but with the introduction of the Encounters I put into place, people seem to be slightly encouraged by it and the crew overall has maintained its pace. I am overall satisfied so far with the level of…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday March 8th, 2023 @ 7:35pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - February 2023
Happy New Year, folks!
Late in the game and I probably already said it, but I genuinely hope everyone is having a better year than the last. Let's keep moving together!
==UPDATES==
The sim has been introduced with a new ENCOUNTER SYSTEM, decided on by the CO, to encourage participation…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday February 17th, 2023 @ 12:38am
Category: General News
State of the Sim - December 2022
Hello Crew!
I hope you all have had a wonderful Halloween, an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving, and will have a Happy Holidays and New Year! We're already at December and time feels like it has flied far too fast! You all have been amazing and I thank you all for being…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday December 5th, 2022 @ 7:41pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - October 2022
Hey Crew,
This one will be short and sweet.
You all have been absolutely fantastic. I cannot stress this enough. You crew, especially Sam and others who have contributed so much during this layover time of the sim as we adjust to schedules and circumstances, have contributed so much I…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday October 1st, 2022 @ 2:38pm
Category: Sim Announcement
State of the Sim: September 2022
Hey Crew,
Yesterday, Her Majesty, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully. I send my heartfelt condolences not only to the Royal Family, but also to every citizen of Her Majesty on our sim as well as my friends and acquaintances elsewhere. Our hearts are with you…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday September 9th, 2022 @ 3:16pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim; August 2022 (General News and Private Update)
Hey folks,
As you're well aware, we're approaching the natural conclusion of our Cardassian Refugee transportation story arch. Things are finally winding down and I anticipate within the next month we'll progress onto my planned next mission. I'll be redirecting our focus then to objectives that while may last as…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 13th, 2022 @ 4:49pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim - July, 2022
Hey all,
First I'd like to give a hearty congratulations to both Sam Perkins and Calvin Hirsch. Both have played a pivotal role this month in their contributions to various JP's that have significantly impacted this sim. Not only that, but without both of them working in tandem and together,…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday July 11th, 2022 @ 12:43pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim; May 2022
Hey Crew!
I hope everyone had a fantastic time in the recent span of holidays since my last announcement. I am very pleased and happy with the progression of the sim and I am extremely pleased to see so much interactivity between everyone. I apologize profusely that things bogged down…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday May 16th, 2022 @ 5:17pm
Category: General News
The USS Poseidon Maintains her Course
Hey ya'll,
It's a pleasure to once again have the time to write a news announcement. My XO, Kanaka, has been extremely dedicated these last few months in ensuring my time away dedicated to my work did not hamper or negatively effect the sim. To them, I give my heartfelt…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday March 27th, 2022 @ 9:28pm
Category: Sim Announcement
A New Mission Begins!
Fellow Crewmates,
After a lot of soul-searching and a lot of hard work, it's been such a pleasure to see that the Poseidon still has a lot of life left in her. Following on from last month's conversations around the future of the sim, I'm pleased to confirm that we…
Author: Commander Kanaka Shakura
Posted on: Sunday February 20th, 2022 @ 12:09am
Category: Sim Announcement
A Change of Pace
Greetings Crew,
As you all should be aware by now - via Discord - the Sim is now changing pace to better fit the crew and their needs. This means shorter missions, more friendly interactions, a better situational set-up for plots and missions, and so much more. All crew will…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday February 14th, 2022 @ 11:57am
Category: Sim Announcement
A Question of Course
Dear Crewmates of the U.S.S. Poseidon,
The Command Staff and I hope this announcement finds you all well and that you had a safe and pleasant Christmas and New Year. Unfortunately, we wish we could say that we were in better spirits at this moment in time.
As I'm sure…
Author: Commander Kanaka Shakura
Posted on: Tuesday January 11th, 2022 @ 7:19pm
Category: Sim Announcement
State of the Sim; June 2021
Hello Crew!
I realize it's been a long while since we had a formal announcement. My apologies! I'm going to try out a few format methods for easier announcements so bare with me.
General News
1.) Things have been crazy so far, and honestly I realize how crazy it has…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday June 4th, 2021 @ 9:33am
Category: General News
Nearing Departure
Hi Crew,
As of this message my Number One should have already posted the meat and rice of our next phase of the plot as a log-based announcement. You'll note the in character perspective from it and I encourage you to get creative with ideas that pertain to this next…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday January 20th, 2021 @ 7:53pm
Category: Out of Character
State of the Sim January 2021: Recognitions and the Year Ahead
Hello Crew,
It has been a while since I sat down at my computer to complete one of these. Times have been hard here in the United States, as has been quite obvious on the news as well as pertaining to COVID-19 and a second wave last year - or…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday January 9th, 2021 @ 11:42am
Category: Sim Announcement
Sim Update for December 2020
Hello Crew,
I know it's been quite a while since we all saw an announcement from the Captain (not including discord)! More of a while since I utilized this site announcement feature. In any regard, I extend my warmest welcome to those new faces who have recently joined and I…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday December 5th, 2020 @ 10:17am
Category: General News
New Rule Added, Rule 12
Hey Crew,
Due to inactivity and lack of communication over a month, our Chief Science Officer, Shalmira Heddan (Schen on Discord) has been booted from our roster. This position was quickly filled, but their lack of communication brought about a trend of disrespect or lack of care from some players.…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday August 26th, 2020 @ 1:48pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Concerning Inactive Players
Dear Crew of the USS Poseidon,
Over the next few weeks I'll be more hard on inactive players. This means players who do not communicate. You may notice the number of individuals who are active dwindle, this will be normal. Of all the players who have been on the USS…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday August 17th, 2020 @ 1:53pm
Category: Out of Character
State of the Sim: August 16th, 2020
Hello Crew,
As we move further into the Month of August in 2020 and closer to September, let us all remember the valiant efforts of our front line workers and medical professionals. As you are aware, I came down with COVID-19 around the 29th of July. It has been a…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday August 14th, 2020 @ 3:03pm
Category: General News
We're Formally Docked to Starbase 47! Begin Leave!
Dear Crew,
With the completion of (https://poseidon.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/sim/viewpost/176) "A Mystery, Part 3: Act on the Message" and the posting of (https://poseidon.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/sim/viewpost/187) "Arrival at Starbase 47, I can now formally declare leave for the Crew of the USS Poseidon! The earlier announcement entry before this one (https://poseidon.pegasusfleet.site/index.php/main/viewnews/37 "Upcoming Posting Opportunities") gave plenty…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday July 8th, 2020 @ 3:32pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Upcoming Posting Opportunities
Dear Crew,
Hey ya'll, so when we're done with our last few remaining posts for awards and interactions, here's a few good ideas to think about for JP's concerning your characters upcoming off-time:
1. Visiting the Arboretum on the ship
2. Housecleaning on the ship
3. Run a holodeck program…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Tuesday July 7th, 2020 @ 6:56pm
Category: General News
Short Announcement: Our new 3XO, Lt. Cmdr. Nivora T'vek
Howdy folks!
Most of you saw the brief announcement in the discord about our resident Chief Medical Officer, Lieutenant Commander Nivora T'vek, being promoted to our Third Officer. This is a new position for the ship, one which we are going to keep formalized as a sort of "head of…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday July 5th, 2020 @ 4:41am
Category: Out of Character
State of the Sim: Beginning of July, 2020
Howdy folks!
It's been a while and I apologize. Changes have happened on board the Poseidon. Folks have left, folks have arrived, and in between we still have a fresh and interesting plot playing out. While the plot itself was devised nearly a year back, it's just now having the…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday July 4th, 2020 @ 5:48pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim; Mid-May 2020
Hey folks!
First, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to all our players who have decided to stay on board with us during these trying times. I understand that the world is slowly adjusting to the reality of what we are dealing with. Parts of the world, the state…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday May 18th, 2020 @ 6:08pm
Category: General News
State of the Sim; April 2020
Hello Crew,
I hope all of you are well and safe. I want to first thank all our crew who are essential workers and/or first responders, you have made this trying time for all of society much easier thanks to your sacrifices. Thank you so much for the effort you've…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday April 22nd, 2020 @ 11:29am
Category: Sim Announcement
Mission Notes for Season 1 - Act 1
Hey crew,
To add to my previous announcement, your First Officer, Commander Kanaka Shakura, has worked diligently to offer you verbose and easy to read mission notes which you can easily observe each time you click to post a mission post. We as a unified Command Staff all reviewed and…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Tuesday March 31st, 2020 @ 1:30pm
Category: Sim Announcement
State of the Sim: End of March 2020
Hey crew!
Long time no talk! I've been on the road, and there's plenty of trucks on it. No matter what you hear, what you see, what you're told, so long as there is a truck on the road the United States has an economy. It doesn't matter if planes…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Tuesday March 31st, 2020 @ 1:14pm
Category: General News
Concerning #Sim-Advertisements
Hey Crew,
I know this is another repeat from the discord, but I've invited several fellow commanding officers from Pegasus Fleet to bring up some advertisements on our discord. They're doing that to allow you some alternatives while the Poseidon idles during this incredibly trying time for the Command Staff.…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday March 18th, 2020 @ 5:46pm
Category: Out of Character
State of the Sim; March 2020
Hey Crew,
This is a copy&paste from the announcement on the discord channel, however I want to make sure all avenues are used. Feel free to disregard if you've already seen it.
I've got my schedule from my work. I work with JB Hunt now, one of the largest trucking…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday March 18th, 2020 @ 5:30pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Concerning the Inactivity
Dear Crew,
A few days ago it was brought to my attention concerning the level of inactivity of the sim relative to what it was a few weeks ago, as well as with some other confidential issues. I have already addressed the issues with my Command Staff, but I have…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday March 13th, 2020 @ 8:05pm
Category: Sim Announcement
We're Underway!
Dear Crew,
With completion and posting of "Departure", we have come full circle from the original incident which caused the USS Poseidon to return to spacedock; that of the death of a crewmember. Realistically, this death was sparked by the departure of a valued player who had not left any…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday February 24th, 2020 @ 6:26am
Category: Sim Announcement
Concerning Timelines & Other Details
Fellow Crewmates,
Here on the U.S.S. Poseidon, our dream is to create a new and exciting experience for our players. We bring in a wide range of experience from not just the Trek simming community, but other corners of the text-based roleplaying realms of the internet, and our belief is…
Author: Commander Kanaka Shakura
Posted on: Sunday February 16th, 2020 @ 5:05pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Promotions and Updates: February 9th, 2020
Crew of the USS Poseidon,
I greet you now in my first announcement as Captain of a Starship within Pegasus Fleet. It is a great honor for me to have this promotion, an achievement impossible without the hard work and dedication exhibited by my crew. You all represent the best…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday February 9th, 2020 @ 3:24pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Website Hosting Transition
Hello crew!
Pegasus Fleet Admiralty and I are working hard to provide our users with the best experience possible. To that end, during this holiday downtime it has been decided that it would be a perfect time to transfer the Poseidon from microbregames webhost to the primary webhost of Pegasus…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday December 28th, 2019 @ 6:55pm
Category: Sim Announcement
The State of the Sim: Holiday Edition
Hey Crew,
I'll keep this brief as Number One will be handing out their excellent news bits sometime within the week, but the short of it is that we've had a considerably noticeable sick season with the crew - myself included and the Command Staff, along with several crew members.…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday December 22nd, 2019 @ 6:20pm
Category: General News
Sim Announcement (12-3-2019)
Dear Crew,
As those of you on Discord are aware, we've had a change of status to both our Second Officer and First Officer positions. I'd like to restate what I said in the Discord announcement channel. That in every situation, we as the Command Staff are here to help…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday December 4th, 2019 @ 3:36am
Category: Sim Announcement
The Commanders Word
Hey crew,
I think since Number Two has taken over the proper approach to what a news item should look like (awesome job Kanaka!), I'll take the background approach and give out my little tidbits under the guise of "The Commanders Word". I'll start it off proper with a short…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday December 1st, 2019 @ 4:15am
Category: Out of Character
General Sim Update [30-11-19]
Hello Everyone,
As the festive season is just on the horizon, the Command Staff and I felt it would be a good idea for us to touch base to look at the overall state of things and consider our moves going forward in the immediate future.
== Warm Welcomes to…
Author: Commander Kanaka Shakura
Posted on: Saturday November 30th, 2019 @ 11:36pm
Category: General News
Command Staff Briefing (20/10/19): Press Release
Fellow Crewmates,
The Command Staff has had another successful Staff Briefing. Taking place yesterday afternoon on the 20th October 2019, starting at 4:12pm EST. Commander Franklin Johnson, Lieutenant Commander Phoebe Graydon and myself were all present for the meeting. The agenda for the meeting was as follows:
1) Our current…
Author: Commander Kanaka Shakura
Posted on: Monday October 21st, 2019 @ 5:31pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Command Staff Briefing (06/10/19): Press Release
Fellow Crew Mates,
As a result of the vote we held a while back following requests for more transparency between the Command Staff and the rest of the crew, the Staff will be having bi-weekly meetings to discuss the progress of the sim and other administrative matters, from which the…
Author: Commander Kanaka Shakura
Posted on: Tuesday October 8th, 2019 @ 3:00am
Category: Sim Announcement
Just a ounce of your time
Hey crew,
The Command Staff will be editing the following Joint Posts for grammar, proper punctuation and canonical clarity:
1. Departure - Part One (Bridge JP)
2. Getting Acquainted
We pulled Getting Acquainted from posted status because we weren't allowed to correct it before it was posted. Our apologies for…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday September 28th, 2019 @ 11:54pm
Category: Sim Announcement
A few Updates
Greetings Crew,
Recently we underwent some minor changes to how we conduct and display roles in our discord. There were a few other minor additions to this, but the specific change was that Senior Officers will no longer have their own specific role; no crew below a Commanding Officer rank…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday September 15th, 2019 @ 4:56pm
Category: General News
Concerning the Bridge Joint Post
Hey Crew,
A small clarification on the Bridge Joint Post. I apologize for how sudden it may have appeared, so I wanted to clarify what is going on and what we, as the command staff, intend to do when everyone has had their say and the situation moves on and…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday September 14th, 2019 @ 3:24pm
Category: Out of Character
We are beginning our Shakedown!
Hello crew,
As many of you will find out by checking your emails, your control panels on the website, or discord, we have begun our shakedown cruise with Departure - Part One! What does this mean for the ship and what does it mean for current Joint Posts? Let me…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Tuesday September 10th, 2019 @ 3:07am
Category: Sim Announcement
To the Best Sim
I was slightly disappointed that our great accomplishment of 86 posts for the month wasn't mentioned in the monthly report, but don't fret crew. Just because Pegasus Fleet Admirality is too busy patting their own backs doesn't mean your Command Staff isn't busy showing their appreciation to you! I want…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday September 7th, 2019 @ 12:31pm
Category: General News
A brief away period, a Welcome, and a Thank You!
Greetings Crew,
Over the next four days I will be enduring a bit more work at the warehouse since inventory is approaching on the 7th. I've left the conn to my First Officer and Second Officer, Lieutenant Commander Phoebe Graydon and Lieutenant Commander Kanaka Shakura respectively. I've stated this on…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Thursday September 5th, 2019 @ 2:10am
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations and Looking Forward
Greetings Crew,
It is with great pleasure that I restate the necessary congratulations to all the crewmembers who have been awarded both citations and awards this past week. I am very proud to serve with you on this sim, though I may have crafted the foundation, you all surely build…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 31st, 2019 @ 1:16am
Category: General News
Captain's Announcement #0
As you progress through your day, you hear a sound similar to an artificial boatswain's whistle, completely done by the ships computer. There's a brief silence before words ring out, crew members around you turning their heads upward or if they're in the midst of something, slowing to pay attention.…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 24th, 2019 @ 5:54pm
Category: Sim Announcement
A Warm Welcome and Some Updates!
Hello Crew,
Firstly, I'd like to welcome our new Chief Medical Officer, Lieutenant Nivora T'vek, who is played by Lt. Nivora T'vek on our discord. Nvoria, or as I know them, Nova, is a wonderful role player from the same nation simulation game I've been mentioning recently. His excellent understand…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Sunday August 18th, 2019 @ 6:59pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome to our Chief Science Officer!
Hey Crew,
I'd like to extend a hearty welcome to our new Chief Science Officer, Lieutenant Canaan Serine, played by howtypicallyhuman on our discord. Canaan has a wonderful history on several simming fleets, with command staff experience within at least two of those. The USS Poseidon is lucky to have…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Thursday August 15th, 2019 @ 12:57pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Concerning the Senior Officers Meeting
Attention Crew,
To clarify the canonical implications of starting the Senior Officers meeting first, we are undertaking this because it was one of the most requested before we began "Departure and Trial Run". Canonically, the Senior Officers Meeting takes place JUST BEFORE we are to launch, but every mission posting…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Thursday August 15th, 2019 @ 1:18am
Category: Out of Character
Welcome and a Deep Thank You!
Hey Crew,
First I'd like to give a warm welcome to a fellow CO, Lieutenant Hibiki Zh'kallas, who plays Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer. They are a very wonderful person and command the ISS Asha, but have chosen to participate in our sim much as I in theirs. Wanted to give…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday August 14th, 2019 @ 7:07pm
Category: Out of Character
We are now Operational
Crew,
It is with excitement and an elated sense of joy that I extend to you the information that I've been eager to share. The USS Poseidon is now classified as OPERATIONAL! Great job everyone! We gained far beyond the minimum of six crew to achieve this status and we…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Monday August 12th, 2019 @ 6:27pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome to More New Crew!
Hello Crew!
I'd like to introduce and give a warm welcome to Lieutenant JG Freya Svanirsdottir and Ensign Sydney Allen!
Ensign Sydney Allen, jamieharper1998 on our Discord, is the new Quartermaster and a new player to Star Trek Simming. We all here at the Poseidon and warmly welcome you to…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Friday August 9th, 2019 @ 3:15am
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome to New Crew and a Positive Look Forward!
Hello All,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Lieutenant J'Loni Mo'Bri Daughter House L'Keth as our new Chief Engineer and Lieutenant Karn as our new Chief of Security!
Lieutenant J'Loni Mo'Bri Daughter House L'Keth, played by J'Loni Mo'Bri on our Discord, brings to the table a vast amount…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Wednesday August 7th, 2019 @ 12:45pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Welcome to our new Chief Counselor!
Hello everyone!
A very warm welcome to our new Chief Counselor, Lieutenant Commander Kanaka "Kana" Shakura, who is played by HorusofNekhen on our Discord. Horus is a very good friend of mine from another role playing nation simulation website and an excellent story writer. I am very pleased to have…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 3rd, 2019 @ 5:40am
Category: Sim Announcement
We're Gearing Up!
Hello Everyone! A slightly OOC announcement intermingled with News.
Firstly, I'd like to welcome formally Lieutenant Commander Phoebe Graydon and her player behind her character. A few years ago that player (J.Bartaby on the Poseidon Discord) played the original 2XO when Gregory Paladin was the CO. He is a wonderful…
Author: Captain Franklin Johnson
Posted on: Saturday August 3rd, 2019 @ 12:43am
Category: General News