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Player Departure
Captain Tam Haican (Marine fighter pilot) has tendered his resignation due to other obligations. He sends his sincere regrets if this leaves anyone "in the lurch." If you were in the middle of writing something with him then finish as best you can or contact the command team for instructions.…
Author: Commander Caden Aldrex
Posted on: Mon Jul 20, 2015 @ 1:09pm
Category: General News
Not really news, but a request for anyone who is good with music
As most of you know, I'm getting married in just over a month (eek!). I've asked Robin what he wants to do about music, but as he wants to be 'surprised' I've got that to do too - I'm the (selective) luddite of the couple and usually leave the techy…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Thu Jul 9, 2015 @ 9:36pm
Category: Out of Character
New Member!
Please welcome Amanda who will write Ensign Kaliko Mahelona, our Alien Archaeologist/Anthropologist! We've agreed that the character will already be aboard DS5 so as a member of our Science Department she'll be able to get down to the business of analysing the scans of the new solar system.
Kaliko's work…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Tue Jul 7, 2015 @ 1:02am
Category: Sim Announcement
Another Break!
Morning all,
We'll be heading off for Silverstone shortly for the British Grand Prix. I should be back Tuesday! Hamilton FTW!
And to all of you in the US and Canada Happy 4th of July Weekend - Canada Day and Independence Day I believe! Ah, the rest of us over…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sat Jul 4, 2015 @ 3:12pm
Category: General News
Half Way Through the Year!
Morning all,
Can you believe we've been in our new home for six months!
The year has sped by so far and our mission has moved along nicely. At this halfway point I'd like to thank you all for your continued participation.
I've created a short survey so that we…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Wed Jul 1, 2015 @ 3:02pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Departure and Arrival
Please note that the posts "All Good Things..." and "I DO Know a Guy. Er... Girl." occur after the current posting timeloine.
This does not mean that we are open to posting in that period. This has been allowed in this case to expedite the departure of Steve Wyman so…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Tue Jun 30, 2015 @ 2:34pm
Category: General News
Anybody interested in a JP
I have an idea for a JP involving Security, Civilians, and a stolen weapon.
Any Civilian characters or Civilian NPCs want to do a JP?
Author: Civilian 'Key Holder' Dorian Gabriel
Posted on: Tue Jun 30, 2015 @ 10:23am
Category: Out of Character
LCARS/DATABASE
Hey all
In my odd spare moments I've been sorting through the database on the old site and porting over the stuff I think needs to come across here.
I now think I've got the main stuff, so want to ask if there is anything people wanted added to LCARS…
Author: Civilian 'Key Holder' Yolanthe Ibalin
Posted on: Sun Jun 28, 2015 @ 4:08am
Category: General News
Weekend
Morning all,
I'll shortly be heading off for a couple of days and without internet access so once again I leave you in the capable hands of Bert.
This week its Goodwood Festival of Speed. I'll try not to let the fumes go to my head and will be back…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Fri Jun 26, 2015 @ 3:20pm
Category: Out of Character
Timeline!
For the avoidence of doubt please note that posting is currently up to the end of MD03.
For very high-level guidence - evacuuees are being brought back in, science should be running scans of the new solar system, anyone uninjured with medical training should be helping the injured, security/intel/marshals should…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sun Jun 21, 2015 @ 2:56pm
Category: General News
Where is everyone IC
So now that the station has been evacuated, those that did not stay on the station, where did you all re-group?
Author: Civilian 'Key Holder' Dorian Gabriel
Posted on: Sun Jun 21, 2015 @ 3:52am
Category: Out of Character
Quick Update
Apologies that things have been a little quiet the last couple of weeks. I've just been through a 'severance' procedure at work that was resolved yesterday.
I'm now officially unemployed and taking a rare bit of time out to do my own thing - racetracks, wandering around taking photos of…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Tue Jun 16, 2015 @ 9:15pm
Category: General News
Award Nominations
Hi all,
I'm trying to get us back to nominating players for awards each month. There has been some amazing writing this month and I'd like to see that recognised.
You can nominate other players for awards through your Control PaDD so if there's someone who's work has caught your…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sun May 17, 2015 @ 1:00am
Category: Out of Character
Short LOA
Hi All,
I'll be away for a few days without a laptop. R and I are off to the Barcelona Grand Prix and will be away from tomorrow evening until Monday evening.
We've got a super new lens to try out on the cameras and looking forward to the 'right'…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Tue May 5, 2015 @ 4:33pm
Category: Out of Character
Events
Morning All,
Just a reminder in case you haven't yet read the post Emergence - read it now! If your character is onboard DS5 at the time this post occurs, MD03 13:00 you will need to write a reaction. If your character is in the vicinity of DS5 you will…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sun Apr 26, 2015 @ 5:59pm
Category: General News
Award Updates
Hi All,
Now I've updated the award section, I'll be adding the award for Sim of the Year to each of your bios if you were active in 2015.
For players who have come from the old site ... if any of you have awards you'd particularly like carried over…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sat Apr 18, 2015 @ 3:33pm
Category: Out of Character
A Few Days Away
My Grandma died on Good Friday.
Her funeral is on Tuesday so after work Monday I'm heading up North to stay with my brother and attend the service on Tuesday morning.
Give everyone you love a hug if you can.
Louise
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Mon Apr 13, 2015 @ 4:27am
Category: Out of Character
Awards - OOC Role
I was mooching around the OF forums earlier and spotted an idea that I think could work for DS5. One of the simms is looking for an 'Awards Director' to manage awards on their sim.
Now, I'd love to get back into the habit of regular awards, but I simply…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sun Apr 5, 2015 @ 3:46pm
Category: General News
MD03
Is now open for posting up to noon!
Despite our lull in March Im still aiming to move the mission day up each month.
Lets get ourselves back up to posting speed through April - two posts each - not hard to do!
Louise
On behalf of your local, friendly…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sat Apr 4, 2015 @ 4:38pm
Category: General News
Activity - March
Morning all!
As you'll have seen March has not (so far) been a stellar month for us. I have to take the blame for this - unfortunately work has been an absolute nightmare.
Thanks to all of you who have kept posting and keeping things moving. Its greatly appreciated.
I'm…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sat Mar 21, 2015 @ 6:07pm
Category: General News
Simulation of the Year – Deep Space 5
Congratulations one and all! Your excellent work has made DS5 Obsidian Fleet's Sim of the Year 2014.
"DS5 is one of the longest running simms in TF21, and they have thrived under the command of Captain T'Vaurek into a steady game. They are a multi-award winning game, and no doubt…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sun Mar 15, 2015 @ 3:52pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Apologies
Hi all,
I'm really sorry for my lack of participation this last week. Work has been a total nightmare leaving me with little writing mojo in the evenings.
Hopefully I can get back on track this week!
Louise
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Sat Mar 7, 2015 @ 9:23pm
Category: Out of Character
3rd Month in our New Home
Brilliant work so far in 2015 everyone! Please try and finish up posts in MD02 and get them posted. I'll be starting work on MD03 posts soon where we'll be in for a dramatic change that will alter life on DS5 forever!
Please accept my apologies for having been quiet…
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Tue Mar 3, 2015 @ 2:53am
Category: Out of Character
Semi LOA
Hey there
I just want to let everyone know that I'm only half about for the next two/three weeks, due to some real life stuff (Scott Pilgrim knows nothing about Evil Exes). I am about, but I'm taking a bit longer than usual to do stuff. Hopefully normal service will…
Author: Civilian 'Key Holder' Yolanthe Ibalin
Posted on: Wed Feb 25, 2015 @ 6:17am
Category: General News
General Update!
Hey all
I'm just back from a crapstorm of a week and a lovely night away with Mr Me to be.
I'lol be catching up shortly :)
L.
Author: Captain Isha t'Vaurek
Posted on: Mon Feb 23, 2015 @ 2:32am
Category: General News