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A last push for 2104
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, December 29th, 2014 @ 10:25am
Category: General News

Hi all!

I've been out with the lurgy for the past couple of days and not had the energy to write. The sore throat has faded to a residual gravel, I can almost breath through my nose again, and the achy legs a fading memory.

Thanks to all who responded to the ... [ Read More » ]
A short break ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, December 20th, 2014 @ 08:30am
Category: General News

Morning all,

I'll be travelling for the next couple of days without my laptop. I am still available on email if urgent but won't have access to the sites.

Keep up the good work, and don't forget to register your character on the new site

http://www.polar-horizon.com/DeepSpace-5/index.php/main/index

Seasons Greetings to all!

Louise ... [ Read More » ]
Stuff, posting etc
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 @ 07:30pm
Category: General News

Thanks to those of you who've already joined the Nova site! I'm accepting applications as quickly as I can. I should have more time coming up as I've got the next two weeks of work from Friday!

To the players with Romulan and Klingon characters, please bear with us - your ... [ Read More » ]
Wrapping up November
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 @ 11:36am
Category: General News

Morning all!

Posting

The November report is due to go in tomorrow and we are at a modest 28 posts. Not everyone has reached their two post minimum (those who joined in November are excluded from this requirement) you know who you are. You have until I submit the monthly report tomorrow ... [ Read More » ]
Greetings
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Caden Aldrex on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 @ 07:41pm
Category: General News

Thanks, Lou, for the very kind welcome, and hello to everyone else. It's great to be back on DS5. I look forward to posting with you and I know Jools does too. To introduce our characters we have concocted a mini-mission to take place apart from the main action on ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Aboard
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 @ 09:30am
Category: General News

*DRUMROLL*

It is with great delight that I welcome our newest players to DS5.

Please give a hugely warm welcome to Bert and Jools! Both are returners to DS5, and have been much missed, especially Jools who originally joined our little soap only a week or two after I did.

Bert will ... [ Read More » ]
Routine Updating Post
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, November 17th, 2014 @ 08:09pm
Category: General News

First my apologies for not getting the posts out I'd hoped to over the last week or so. I've started the sickbay visit JP and will be getting on to the promenade update on the virus after that.

We WILL be starting a new mission as per 1st Jan - if ... [ Read More » ]
question
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 @ 07:36am
Category: General News

Hello all

I am wandering if there is anyone in the game who would be interested in playing a cardasian Gul. if you read my post from several days ago Wayne was trying to get ahold of a Gul that was in charge of their for lack of a better ... [ Read More » ]
MD03 ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 02:04pm
Category: General News

Afternoon folks!

Just to let you know the website is not automatically sending emails 100% of the time. Could I please ask you to check your control panels every now and then for JP updates. There are still a few ongoing on MD01 and MD02 that we should try and get ... [ Read More » ]
Happy Spook Day
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 08:14pm
Category: General News

And thank you to everyone for your dedication.

George, Notty and I are working on the Nova site - it may well be the new year before its ready but when it is I think you'll all love it.

We won a Bronze Award for September that I'll get posted on the ... [ Read More » ]
October ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, October 26th, 2014 @ 01:41pm
Category: General News

Looks like another excellent month! 42 posts to date and most active players have already made the minimum two post requirement - don't worry, there's another five days to go and I think everyone is set to make it this month.

We seem to have balanced out at 40-50 posts per ... [ Read More » ]
Resignation
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 24th, 2014 @ 05:24pm
Category: General News

We are once again without a Chief Security Officer. Will has chosen to leave us due to personal reasons.

Thank you for your short time with us, and if you want to get back into simming later on, please look us up!

Best wishes.

Louise ... [ Read More » ]
Rolling Out the Welcome Wagon
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, October 19th, 2014 @ 08:56am
Category: General News

Morning all,

I'm a little behind on the welcomes!

Please (if you haven't already) welcome aboard Colt who will play Ambasador Tu'rock - Colt is a returner having played a character in the Romulan Embassy a few years ago.

And fresh in, we have a new Chief Medical Officer and Counselor played by ... [ Read More » ]
The Kligons are coming
Posted by Klingon Ambassador Tu’rocK of the house of Onnak on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 @ 07:15pm
Category: General News

Greeting my is Colt and i play Tu'rocK Son of Mek of the House of Onnak the new Klingon ambassador, Tu'rock is shall an odd fit the ambassador so if insults you please don't take it personally he meant to be a bit of an antagonist .

Qapla' ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome to October
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 3rd, 2014 @ 01:11pm
Category: General News

Wow you guys. Its the third of October and we've got 13 posts already - that's a seriously blistering pace!

I've got a busy RL weekend coming up so I don't expect to be around that much - visitors tomorrow then double birthday party on Sunday plus fangirling Lewis Hamilton!

Keep up ... [ Read More » ]
Day 3!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 @ 07:02pm
Category: General News

Posting in day 3 is now open. Feel free to continue to write in days 1 & 2 as you catch up - moving on one day per calendar month seems to keep things going!

The Command Team are in the process of coming up with a new main plot - ... [ Read More » ]
Four days to go ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, September 26th, 2014 @ 05:41pm
Category: General News

Just a friendly reminder that the minimum post requirement on Deep Space Five is two per month - if you have joined in the last two weeks of the current month one is fine.

Many of you have reached this minimum but I notice that some of you have only acheived ... [ Read More » ]
8 days to go ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, September 22nd, 2014 @ 07:41pm
Category: General News

Before the end of Septem
ber!

We've got a post count of 26 so far! Great work all.

Lets make a push and try and get over 40 again this month - I know there are sevceral JPs in progress so let's wrap them up and make it four months in a row ... [ Read More » ]
Hey Ho the Merry-O
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 @ 08:16pm
Category: General News

Only one Wicked Witch around here and I'm not dead!

I'm concerned that we've only reached FIVE posts so far in September and we're almost a third of the way through. I believe most have works in progress, but lets try and keep the momentum we've striven for over the last ... [ Read More » ]
Timelines are go
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 @ 09:16pm
Category: General News

Hi all

After various crisis in my life, I'm starting to get a handle on the timelines again. As a result, I have posted the timeline for the current Mission - We All Fall Down - to the yahoo group. Its in PDF so everyone should be able to ... [ Read More » ]
Through the storms
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 @ 06:19pm
Category: General News

I am back, but due to the chaos following some major storms and an ill family member who we are relocating to a long term care center I will be around on a limited basis for this week while I attempt to deal with contractors, medical types and so fourth. ... [ Read More » ]
August Award Nominations!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 @ 04:06pm
Category: General News

Afternoon all!

If you've anyone yo're like to nominate for an award for their work in August now is the time to do it! I've had a couple in, which I wholeheartedly endorse. Please don't let your crewmembers go unrecognised.



'Level 1' awards are granted by the CO, but if the award ... [ Read More » ]
A short break ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, August 21st, 2014 @ 10:10pm
Category: General News

Evening all!

Keep up the good work you're doing! I'm not sure we'll win sim of the year, but I hope we can all make DS5 a contender!

Keep up the brilliant work. We're into a high month on month posting streak which shows just how much effort you're all making to ... [ Read More » ]
forgot something
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 @ 07:38am
Category: General News

the post "A course of action part two was accidently posted before I could finish it. there was more that was to be addded but considering what happened I will just say the post was written by

Captain Collin Bradhsaw NPC
Commanding Officer SS Vicoy ... [ Read More » ]
Now open WAFD Day 2!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, August 17th, 2014 @ 10:00am
Category: General News

OK folks,

We're moving on to day 2.

For those still writing in Day 1, don't forget to timestamp as 'WAFD Day 1, 15:30' replacing the time with the time your post is set. This helps our resident record keeper, and your fellow writers keep the timeline straight.

Coming up in Day 2 ... [ Read More » ]
Routine chivvying post!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, August 9th, 2014 @ 01:54pm
Category: General News

Afternoon folks!

First I'd like to welcome back David who writes Wayne Bradshaw, CEO of Bradshaw Enterprises. I was so sorry when he didn't get back to me - but it turns out he's been the victim of an overactive spam filter.

I'm hugely pleased he still wants to be part of ... [ Read More » ]
Automatic emails
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 @ 08:17pm
Category: General News

Hi all,

For some reason SMS is not always sending out an email when a post is posted, or a JP you may be taking part in is updated. Please log in every now and then to check for updates.

Louise ... [ Read More » ]
Another Welcome
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, July 31st, 2014 @ 05:15pm
Category: General News

This time for Wendy who will play our new Chief Security Officer Lieutenant JG Sarah Katz. I see some of you have already met her IC. I'm sure she'll be a great addition to our strange little world.

Welcome!

Louise
aka Isha t'Vaurek
Your local, friendly CO. ... [ Read More » ]
REMINDER - Award Nominations for JULY
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 @ 01:42pm
Category: General News

Its been ages since DS5 received a fleet award! In recognition of that brilliant success I want to do a proper round of DS5 award nominations - I'll be making some of my own, but if there is any player or NPC you'd like to recognise so please get your ... [ Read More » ]
Please give a warm DS5 welcome to ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 @ 09:05am
Category: General News

Our newest player Ryan.

Ryan will join us as Assistant Chief Science officer Rioan Mellar. Once he's through his probation month he'll be bumped up into the Chief seat. I've volunteered to NPC the Chief Science Officer for this period while he finds his way around.

Welcome aboard Ryan.

Louise
Your local friendly ... [ Read More » ]
Imminent Removals
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, July 21st, 2014 @ 09:26pm
Category: General News

This is one of the hardest posts I've ever had to write.

I've given adequate warning.

There are stilll players who have not posted this month.

The requirement is two posts per month of 200-500 words. If you cannot meet this requirement set youself to LOA.

I will not have DS5 as a ... [ Read More » ]
A Short Break, and a Welcome!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 @ 09:36am
Category: General News

Hi Folks,

I'll be away from today until Friday so if you are waiting for any response from me, please be patient. It will be Friday/Saturday before I have email again.

Please give a warm DS5 welcome to Chief Federation Marshall Wolfgang Steiner. We're still working on the details of this department ... [ Read More » ]
Pace, presence, plots etc.
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 @ 01:59pm
Category: General News

I've had a busy two weeks. Robin and I have got engaged, we've been exploring venues, and we had to go and watch the Netherlands play football last weekend (he's 3/4 dutch).

I've been invited to the Grand Prix tomorrow (yes, I'm bragging) by Petronas so I'll be out for the ... [ Read More » ]
Our first full month begins ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 @ 08:35pm
Category: General News

Hey all,

I wasn't joking when I said I'd be imposing the rules - June was a run-in period.

From hereon in, I need to see a minimum of two posts per month from each of you either solo, or part of a JP. The new rules on LOA/ELOA will also ... [ Read More » ]
Posting (Again)
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 @ 05:23pm
Category: General News

Evening all!

14 posts for June so far, not bad for a month that effectively started on June 12th!
Good work everyone!

We've a couple of big JPs ongoing that I'd like us to get done by the end of June so our new recruits have something recent to read. I'll finalise the ... [ Read More » ]
Hello!
Posted by on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 08:25pm
Category: General News

Hello from your TGCO!

I am Commodore Talla H'Rhar, and I am the TGCO for 21-C, as well as the CO of the USS Sarek. You'll be seeing me write here for a while as I've offered to help your CO out for a while. SO bear with me...response MIGHT take ... [ Read More » ]
OF Recruitment message
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, May 18th, 2014 @ 10:28pm
Category: General News

Our Fleet Recruitment department is one of our youngest departments and one that is ever on the change, with involvement in Social Media, external recruitment resources and support of Commanding Officers.

In an attempt to ensure that our Recruitment department is doing the very best it can for the Fleet ... [ Read More » ]
New Mission
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, March 27th, 2014 @ 05:40pm
Category: General News

The eagle-eyed out there will have noticed that a new Mission has appeared on the front screen. Please don't post in there yet, but if there is anything you want to start writing for the new mission that is the one to choose!

We'll be closing the two other missions (Intermission, ... [ Read More » ]
I'm Back!
Posted by Citizen Akamu "Ka'er" Makani on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 @ 10:07am
Category: General News

After over a year away from the RP scene, I've finally decided to come back! I'm actually really excited and I hope to hop right back into it! If anyone would be interested in starting a JP(or finishing one...), I'd be more than happy to get going! ... [ Read More » ]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, December 26th, 2013 @ 08:30pm
Category: General News

The last few months have been very difficult. Both for me, the XO, and Mark the CO with us both having been away.

We sincerely thank you for your continuing and unrelenting commitment, despite our troubles. I'm touched, and if I'm not speaking out of turn, I think Mark is too.

My ... [ Read More » ]
Ok..next?
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Monday, December 9th, 2013 @ 10:30pm
Category: General News

For those I have been in regular contact with thank you.

To those who have not been contacted by me I'm contacting you in reverse of how long you have been inactive here. ... [ Read More » ]
open message
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 @ 04:37pm
Category: General News

I hope Louise recovers it sucks that shes been so ill lately. I'm home with a concussion right now and I am bored so I would like to hear from you...all of you, lets make the remainder year number 5 the year we prove why we've been together for ... [ Read More » ]
Updates
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 @ 12:53pm
Category: General News

I've finally got round to doing a bit of housekeeping and have removed the inactive players from both the manifest here and from IFS.

I notice that there are three of you who are not on the IFS manifest - I will message you seperately with a reminder to visit http://obsidianfleet.org/index.php ... [ Read More » ]
Posting Activity :(
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, October 13th, 2013 @ 04:14pm
Category: General News

OK folks,

We're nearly halfway through October and our post count is only six! So much for a lively restart.

I'm working on JPs with some of you (I've yet to get round to some others), and others I know are also working on JPs between themselves.

What we want to see ... [ Read More » ]
Play Games, Heal Kids (Not DS5 related)
Posted by Lieutenant JG Malak Muz on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 @ 04:32am
Category: General News

Hey Guys,

I know things have been slow - and I haven't gotten alot of posts out myself. I do have a few (as I imagine everyone does), with the slow down they just aren't getting out as ... [ Read More » ]
Going Forward
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 @ 08:06pm
Category: General News

Thank you everyone for your replies. We've lost a few, but I am amazed by the sheer number of you who are still wanting to stay with DS5, even after our summer lull.

For those of you who have come up with a wish for our fun mission, I'll be contacting ... [ Read More » ]
I'm Back!
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Friday, July 26th, 2013 @ 09:33pm
Category: General News

Hi Everyone!

My twin babies are now 2 months old, and getting settled enough that I'm going to start trying to simm regularly again. I may be a little slow to respond at first but I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things quickly

So please help me out ... [ Read More » ]
Looking for someone to JP
Posted by (G) erie'Riov - Sub Commander Rianni Monteros-t'Khellian on Thursday, July 25th, 2013 @ 11:20pm
Category: General News

Hey, I know it's been a while since I've been around, sorry, had a lot going on. Nothing bad, just life happening. I was hoping since I needed someone to help me get back into it some of you might want to do some JP's with me?

Thanks,
Drea ... [ Read More » ]
soaked not silent
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 @ 03:13pm
Category: General News

For those of you who haven't followed Canadian news or haven't heard, my home town has been hit had by some of the most severe flooding in history, but my family and I are OK. I know of several other members of Obsidian Fleet who have been affected by ... [ Read More » ]
Hopefully back
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, June 7th, 2013 @ 07:45am
Category: General News

Morning all,

I'm back from hols but as my colleague IRL has had this week off work I've been covering his sites, and in the world of petrochemicals, that is never a straightforward thing. This has left me with negative creative capacity by the end of each day so I haven't ... [ Read More » ]
Poll Results for Q1
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, May 12th, 2013 @ 01:32pm
Category: General News

Apologies, I didn't intend to send the voting record out to everyone but as I cannot recall the message from Yahoo groups we'll have to live with it!

The results for 'Crews Choise' Award for Q1 2013 are:

"Crews Choice" for Civilians
Atlana Durak

"Crews Choice" for NPCs
Lieutenant Si'Lar Trellis

"Crews Choice" for Starfleet
Lieutenant JG ... [ Read More » ]
Leave of abscence
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 @ 06:19pm
Category: General News

Hi

As some of you already know, I'm due to have twins shortly (induction booked for the 21st). Its been a hard pregancy, and I've already been very quiet, so I'm now officially going LOA for a few weeks. I'm going try and finish the open posts I've got, ... [ Read More » ]
Obsidian Fleet Survey
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 @ 05:49pm
Category: General News

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 contact ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 @ 01:02am
Category: General News

As well as the sites Awards, please don't forget to head over to the OOC and vote in the Players Choice
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/DS5OOC/polls

I'll keep the awards open until the weekend.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, April 1st, 2013 @ 12:32pm
Category: General News

Hi Folks,

Just to keep things moving we would like to extend the available posting timeframe. From now on you can post up to SD71 23:59!

We know there are some posts there in the queue and we don't want to discourage those who are waiting on them from writing more.

Louise

On behalf ... [ Read More » ]
Award Nominations!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 @ 08:30am
Category: General News

Hello Folks,

Its that time of the month again when we ask you to nominate your fellow crew for shinies. We've had another great month with an average of more than two posts per player - 76 posts at the current count and there's some great writing in there.

Please spread the ... [ Read More » ]
Awards aplenty
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 @ 06:15pm
Category: General News

I have started the Awards and will also run a poll on the OOC, for Command, Civilian and NPCs.
Some of the awards are Level 2, so will need to be approved.

Some awards I cannot put through IFS, as we have a few members who have yet to register with Obsidian ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 @ 03:49pm
Category: General News

Hi people.
Can I BEG you to nominate your fellow players for an award?
I would like to do these tomorrow and so far have only had a few nominations.
It only takes a click and a few lines why you are nominating, so please, acknowledge those you think deserve a reward for ... [ Read More » ]
Any More Posts?
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 @ 07:17pm
Category: General News

Its looking like a storming February - 99 posts plus five personal logs! That's 2.61 posts per player which in a short month is a brilliant performance.

Does anyone have another to post today before midnight UK time so that we can make the 100 mark for the first time since ... [ Read More » ]
That time again
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 @ 01:27am
Category: General News

Hi folks.
It's that time again and shortly after the monthly report - Thursday, I would like to spend a few HOURS (JK) uploading a batch of awards to the great team of writers we have on board, so head down the right hand side and click on AWARD NOMINATIONS and ... [ Read More » ]
Not two, but four!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 @ 05:19pm
Category: General News

Numpty that I am, I've realised that Lieutenant JG Gralthek Sirran, our new Chief Strategic Operations Officer, and Lieutenant JG Malak Muz, the Fighter Wing XO have not had a formal introduction!

They're already among you and doing sterling work.

Welcome to the fray!

Louise
On behalf of your local friendly Command Team. ... [ Read More » ]
More Welcomes!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 @ 12:24pm
Category: General News

Please join us in welcoming aboard two new players.

One brave soul has taken on the Ambassadorial mantle. Peuge, played by Jeremy will represent the Ferengi Alliance as Ambassador to the Federation. His unique and quirky chjaracter should be a great additional to the diplomatic community.

Our second welcome is to ... [ Read More » ]
The Next Mission ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 @ 12:06pm
Category: General News

Morning All!

We've reached that point in the sim where its time to start considering what is going to happen in our next mission (in real time it will be two or three months before we begin, but lets get planning now!).

Will it be a new arc entirely, or will the ... [ Read More » ]
Director of the Office of Personnel Management required!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, February 21st, 2013 @ 10:49pm
Category: General News

Applications for the Director of Personnel Management are now being accepted. Details below...

Obsidian Fleet is now accepting applications for the positions of Office of Personnel Management Director.

The duties for this position are as follows:
The role of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management will be:

• Member of the Fleet ... [ Read More » ]
Hello everyone
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 @ 09:07pm
Category: General News

Sorry that this did not come out sooner then what it has been going through a server series of family problems and just did not know what to do. That is neither here nor there though and I am back now looking for some JP's if anyone has an ... [ Read More » ]
Character Removal
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 @ 06:12pm
Category: General News

Due to not having logged in since joining the character of Ensign Anisu Milva has been removed following discussion with Mark. If you are reading, Jenn, you are more than welcome to re-apply when you have time to simm.

From hereon in we are applying the following rule:

All new players ... [ Read More » ]
SD71
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 10th, 2013 @ 11:01am
Category: General News

As per this news item: http://ds5.co.uk/sms/index.php?page=news&id=361

we may now post in SD71. But please DO NOT POST BEYOND MIDDAY.

There is a lot of activity going on at the end of SD70 and morning of SD71. Wnd we have yet to get the Ivor Prime away mission away which leaves on SD70 ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Aboard
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 @ 11:42am
Category: General News

Please welcome our new Chief Engineering Officer, Lieutenant Steve Wyman, played by Corey. Both character and player are well established in Obsidian Fleet, and he arrives with us as a transfer to replace the sadly departing Lieutenant Commander Bruce Freeman.

Please give him and his IC family a warm welcome, JP ... [ Read More » ]
Has it been that long!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 @ 09:25pm
Category: General News

Yes, over week without my PC. I never realised that there was life outside of a PC... Well, it was fun while it had to be, but boy am I glad to be back up and running, I hate internet on my phone and with a screen that is appalling ... [ Read More » ]
Station Day
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 @ 10:30pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

We have a few posts that are set in SD 71 and held on approval.
As from Monday next week, we'll move into SD71, so that we can end the day with the mystery ship that is currently docked and allow current posts and JPs to be finished.
On Monday, ... [ Read More » ]
Grand Opening
Posted by Arrival Sarish Anjar on Thursday, January 10th, 2013 @ 05:48pm
Category: General News

Endeavors a friendly neighborhood restaurant/club is now open for business. Real fresh food that is cooked not replicated. Our speciality is comfort foods from around the glaxay.

Another feature of our fine establishment is that each table is a mini holo-deck, where you select the atmosphere and location. Paris, Risa, ... [ Read More » ]
A New Establishment or 2- Or are they?
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, January 7th, 2013 @ 10:52pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

We have 2 new players on DS5, both running shops on the Promenade. One a restaurant, the other, an Antiques shop.

Sarish Anjar, a Bajoran, has just opened the "Endeavours" restaurant and bar.
A former covert operative, was intimately involved with a Cardassian, Atlana Durak.

We also have a new "Antiques shop" ... [ Read More » ]
Into Darkness
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, December 24th, 2012 @ 02:58pm
Category: General News

Most of you are probably already aware of the next instalment of the Star Trek reboot, "Into Darkness"

Video available through You tube

You Tube

Or I have also put a copy for your downloadable pleasure

Download

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Long time, no see!
Posted by Cardassian Vi'kar Gul Tharek Getal on Saturday, December 8th, 2012 @ 11:59am
Category: General News

Well. I have missed you guys something fierce!

And, I believe I am ready to start posting again! The only downside being that I will get internet maybe once or twice every week or two. But nevertheless, I am a persistant SOB and will try my hardest to be the bad ... [ Read More » ]
OF End of Year Awards Nominations Open!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, November 24th, 2012 @ 05:49pm
Category: General News

Hi all,

Passing on the message that nominations are open for Obsidian Fleet end of year awards! Please send your nomination to co@ds5.co.uk or PM Mark/Captain Tahir!

Character of the Year

How to nominate – COs nominate to the Fleet Services Director. Members of crews can also nominate anyone they feel deserving ... [ Read More » ]
A few plot points to keep in mind ... and call for volunteers for missions ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, November 18th, 2012 @ 11:48am
Category: General News

Hi all,

An away team is currently writing a JP on the mystery ship and will soon bring
that back to DS5 and seal it in a quarantined bay for further investigation once
certain samples have been processed. This will be around 12:00 by the time they
get back.

Now that the fighter wing has ... [ Read More » ]
And so........
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, November 9th, 2012 @ 11:39pm
Category: General News

Awards
As promised, a number of you have been in receipt of an award or 2 this evening.
I would like to acknowledge those who took the time and nominated your fellow players for them, but please remember, you don't have to wait till the end of the month to nominate, or ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 @ 11:17pm
Category: General News

By the end of this week, I will be running through all the outstanding awards and bringing those, as well as Crew Milestones up to date.
So far, the only people to put forward Award nominations, are your CO & XO.
The Award Nomination is accessed from your control panel, User, Award ... [ Read More » ]
Come one, come all!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 @ 07:16pm
Category: General News

Its a while since I've done a welcome post, so here one is for all the players who have joined between 29th August, and today (forgive me if I have missed anyone)!

Please give a warm JP filled welcome (in no particular order) to ...

Lieutenant JG Saria Rex - Chief ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, October 8th, 2012 @ 12:19pm
Category: General News

Its been a long while since we've had a decent crop of nominations, so please take the time to nominate your fellow players in or out of character for the available awards. As it has been such a while, nominations are not restricted to activity over the last month, but ... [ Read More » ]
New Players
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Wednesday, August 29th, 2012 @ 05:14pm
Category: General News

Please join me in welcoming our two newest players aboard.
We are joined by Matriarch Awn'Renshano, a Priestess and represenative of a species little known in the Federation, and by Major Luther Fry, who will join us Marine Executive Officer.

Between them these players bring with them a wealth of experience, ... [ Read More » ]
RIP Neil Armstrong
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, August 25th, 2012 @ 10:40pm
Category: General News

A pioneer who not only reached for the stars, but stood on them.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19381098

Louise ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline for Old Excel
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 @ 08:53pm
Category: General News

And for those of you with older excel, there is now a 97 to 2003 version of the timeline file to download

Regards
Notty/Yolanthe ... [ Read More » ]
New timeline
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 @ 08:00pm
Category: General News

Hi All

The New timeline is up on the yahoo group for download. Its in Excel 2010 format. If you want it in another format, please let me know

As always, where people haven't put times, I've guessed. IF you think I've put your post in the wrong place, ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, July 27th, 2012 @ 09:05am
Category: General News

Please welcome Amos, our newest member who will play Warp Propulsion Specialist Ensign David Straggard. With the investigation into the subspace disruptions I'm sure he'll find a lot to do in helping us identify the cause! ... [ Read More » ]
LOA
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 @ 11:47pm
Category: General News

Hi all

I'm off to Larp at Maelstrom this weekend, and have uber big presentation at work on thursday, so I'm going LOA for a bit

Apologies to those I have JPs with but my sparetime for the next week ended ten minutes go :D

Regards
Notty/Yolanthe ... [ Read More » ]
On a wet weekend ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, July 7th, 2012 @ 11:05am
Category: General News

Hi all,

I'm about to do another recruitment drive (its been well over a year since we've advertised) to try and fill up some of the key positions on DS5.

Before I do that I want to tidy up the personnel listing. I've already removed most of the minor open positions so ... [ Read More » ]
An apology
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, July 5th, 2012 @ 12:01am
Category: General News

I hereby apologise to all those on DS5 who have been upset recently, by remarks approved by myself as CO.
Rick Dunham, Wayne Bradsahw, Rakka, Rihana T'sahen (aka Jared Wallace)

Mark

... [ Read More » ]
LOA
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, June 21st, 2012 @ 01:57am
Category: General News

As from tomorrow evening for 1 week, I'll be on LOA with strictly limited Internet Access whilst I start training for the forthcoming Olympics, and no, I will not be a contestant :LOL:

I'll try to wrap up the ongoing JPs by tomorrow, or it will be by Email and I'll ... [ Read More » ]
Time....
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, June 11th, 2012 @ 12:44am
Category: General News

A few have asked for the timeline to be moved up, so SD58 is now open up to 10:00.

So what is upcoming...

Engineering - USS Pollux - To be repaired (Lyhse / Freeman / Relma); Communications array to be overhauled and sensor arrays to be narrowed. Shields on teh station ... [ Read More » ]
New members
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 @ 06:07pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

Let me begin by saying welcome to another 2 new players:

Our new Chief of Security, Lieutenant Tom Rodriguez who will be taking over whilst Dorian is on suspension. Also thanks to Andrea for stepping into the breech.
Also, our new Strategic Operations Officer, Ensign Stone Robatsch.

Give them both a very ... [ Read More » ]
New recruit
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 @ 08:17pm
Category: General News

Hello folks of DS5.
Please welcome aboard, Lieutenant JG, Lyhse Sullivan, who will be in charge of Ship repairs and the Maintenance bays on DS5.
You will also no doubt, notice that I am quite slow to respond lately and I have to apologise, but with the London Olympics a few weeks ... [ Read More » ]
Time line updates
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 @ 08:05pm
Category: General News

Hello All!

I have (finally) updated the Timelines for DS5

My excuses are many, mostly centering on the fact that I got made redundant, so I now look after Matty full time, and since he is now a very energetic little toddler, as opposed to the easy to hold in one hand ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, January 26th, 2012 @ 10:29pm
Category: General News

I can see some of us are getting confused with the timeline, so I'll do my best to straighten things out as I really want to get this underway at SD55 next week, which puts us into February.
As of now, if we can keep posts between SD49 - 54, we ... [ Read More » ]
New Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 @ 09:22pm
Category: General News

Thanks to David, (Wayne Bradshaw) we have a nice set of "Service Awards" for 3 - 7 years of service.
Those who have accumulated 3+ years have been awarded the new badges.

Well done folks and thanks David.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
New member
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 @ 08:58pm
Category: General News

Please welcome aboard, UFP Ambassador, Ryan O'Hara. Ryan will also be training as Second in Command in the JAG department and hopefully will work under Commander Karen Villiers. ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline & Advancing
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, January 2nd, 2012 @ 10:59pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.
First off, Happy New Year to all :D

Any posts now left in the old mission, can we please get them posted up by the end of this month. Thanks

The new mission "Incommunicado" has a Station Day of SD40, but we are approximately 2 weeks along. So rather than confuse ... [ Read More » ]
Admiralty Announcement
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 @ 08:39pm
Category: General News

End of Year Awards: Now accepting nominations!

13-Dec-2011 Fleet News

It's that time of year again and, as promised on the CO list, here's a
more fleshed out announcement. Those of you who've been COs for more than
a year or the very curious among you who've already looked up the
practicalities will know the ... [ Read More » ]
In the news??
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Monday, December 12th, 2011 @ 09:42pm
Category: General 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 ... [ Read More » ]
NPC JP
Posted by Citizen Akamu "Ka'er" Makani on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 @ 12:12am
Category: General News

I'm looking for someone to play opposite my NPC, Shi'enna. She's a Telian trying to book passage to a region of space near the Romulan Empire. Anyone interested in playing a pilot or merchant with her for a couple of JPs? Please PM me soon. :) ... [ Read More » ]
Looking onwards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 @ 08:34pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.
It's been nearly a month since I was active and it will take a few days to catch back up, but I am at last back in the frame.
So we have this month to wrap up "Judgement" and move fully into the new mission, Incommunicado.
Thanks Lou for starting this ... [ Read More » ]
Least we remember......
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Friday, November 11th, 2011 @ 09:00pm
Category: General News

To those who came home, those who didn't and those who never were the same.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBgpAj9cYTQ
... [ Read More » ]
Apology
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, November 4th, 2011 @ 06:30pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

I know I have not been very active for the last 2 weeks as we have been preparing our company Summer Brochure but I'm afraid that I am going to be LOA for the next 3 weeks, as next week I am at the World Travel Market, then for ... [ Read More » ]
She's back!
Posted by (G) erie'Riov - Sub Commander Rianni Monteros-t'Khellian on Friday, October 28th, 2011 @ 04:29pm
Category: General News

LOL, in case some of you were completely insane and missed me, the IC/OOC Lindsay Lohan of DS5 is back! Looking forward to doing lots of stuff with all of you!

Love,
Drea/Rianni
DS5's Favorite Train Wreck ... [ Read More » ]
Award Time
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 @ 09:23pm
Category: General News

This month, I am not going to run the Poll on the OOC, this month, I am accepting all reasonable nominations from you, the players.
Just let me know who and WHY you think that someone deserves an award, backed up with a post if possible and by the powers vested ... [ Read More » ]
All good things....
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 @ 04:04pm
Category: General News

Well, the heading isn't exactly me leaving, not forever.

Two weeks ago I was offered and accepted a substantial promotion at work and as a result I'll be around noticeably less, so if I have any outstanding tags with anyone I guess you'll either have to work around my absence or ... [ Read More » ]
Cleaning up!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, October 8th, 2011 @ 03:53pm
Category: General News

Hey guys, there are 71 mission posts in saved status, some dating back 2 years. Can you check your control panel and delete or POST the ones held there to reduce the queue.
I am hoping to jump into our new mission by the start of next month and would ... [ Read More » ]
Some much needed changes!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 @ 07:06pm
Category: General News

Thanks to Notty for pointing this out, there were some bugs in SMS that were affecting Chrome & FF$+.
I have updated the SMS system and now, there should not be any browser problems for a while.
BUT... this meant I had to upload a new set of image files...... then today ... [ Read More » ]
Judgement timeline V13
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Wednesday, September 28th, 2011 @ 11:08am
Category: General News

Hi all

the timeline for Judgement has fainlly been updated - we're now up to version 13, and in excess of 400 posts!

You can download the PDF from the Yahoo site, or if you'd prefer, pm me, and you can have the excel file (office 2010)

Regards
Notty ... [ Read More » ]
Back up - Again
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 @ 01:27pm
Category: General News

Yes, were back again. The problem was a DNS issue apparently, not that I believe it was.
My support team restarted the server and hey presto!

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
The tyranny returns!
Posted by Cardassian Vi'kar Gul Tharek Getal on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 @ 12:15pm
Category: General News

Your evil overlord is back! Although, sort of.

I'll be posting again, but at a slower pace, as my new abode has no internet, so I'm back and forth between dwellings and will only get to use the internet once or twice a week.

But, nevertheless, Getal is back!

Ben-
Tharek Getal ... [ Read More » ]
A word from our TFCO.....
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 @ 08:11pm
Category: General News

TG21C
I wish to nominate Captain Tahir and the crew of DS5 for the Bronze this month. Mark is looking over his crew and it’s good to see that. The recent example is when a concern rose he opened up a poll to get it resolved. With having a large number ... [ Read More » ]
Departing
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 @ 08:10pm
Category: General News

Lt JG Miranda Aeylon has decided to leave DS5 due to major computer problems that have held her back from being active.
When she has straightened things out, she may return.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
UFP Embassy
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, September 9th, 2011 @ 10:15pm
Category: General News

Our UFP envoy has ow transferred off Ds5. Any posts involving the envoy, please round up stating that the Envoy has had to relocate with immediate effect.

We are all wished good luck, and remember, the door is not closed.

Thanks,

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Small Down Time
Posted by Patrick Shark on Friday, August 12th, 2011 @ 10:42am
Category: General News

To all (more over the people I'm JPing with),

I'll be offline for a few days. I'm leaving town to go see my girlfriend, whom lives in another state. I'm leaving sometime today and shall be back sometime around Wednesday or Thursday.

If I get a chance, I'll see if I can ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline Updates
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, August 11th, 2011 @ 02:35pm
Category: General News

Hi all

I'm back from having the lurgy, and I've updated the Judgement timeline, available in PDF from the yahoo site as usual. I've also put up the first version of the Things Past timeline. Currently I'm going to order it by character then by date, so its easier ... [ Read More » ]
Awards and rewards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, August 5th, 2011 @ 10:02pm
Category: General News

Hi Folks.

You will shortly receive notice of an Anniversary award from OF. These have already been applied to you In Character record, everyone on DS5 that is!
I have also awarded every active player with the June Bronze award.

Summer is nearly over, or so it seems and I expect a large ... [ Read More » ]
Brief LOA
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Friday, July 22nd, 2011 @ 11:17am
Category: General News

This is really for the many people i'm in JPs wiht right now, but I have raging tonsolitis and a nasty fever to go wiht it, and so am not going to be around much for the next few days. Hope to be back soon.

Notty ... [ Read More » ]
Where are we
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, July 17th, 2011 @ 11:39am
Category: General News

Guys, can remind you of the importance of TIMESTAMPS in your posts. Notty is doing a fantastic job of keeping a check on where we are, but only you can help her, yourself and others by stating what time you are setting posts at.
There are a number of Joint ... [ Read More » ]
Another Sheep for the Heard
Posted by Patrick Shark on Friday, July 15th, 2011 @ 07:58pm
Category: General News

Hello all!

My name is J and I am new to the DS5. I will be playing the part of the new, and second, Bounty Hunter to run the likes of his place.

I am always willing for a JP so if you feel interested, please, by all means, shoot me a ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline updated
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Friday, July 15th, 2011 @ 05:37pm
Category: General News

Hi all

version 11 of the judgement timeline is available to download. I'm not quite to critical mass on Things Past, but will be soon

As always, if you think a post of yours is mistimed/placed, drop me a line

Notty/Yolanthe ... [ Read More » ]
Apology
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, July 11th, 2011 @ 10:47pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

First an apology.. I know, these are coming thick and fast at present, but I am going to be LOA until Thursday or Friday.
Something has cropped up workwise that I cannot avoid.

I apologise to the new crew that have joined us, but please bear with me, as I ... [ Read More » ]
Long service... indeed
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 @ 11:09pm
Category: General News

2 players have been aboard for quite a length of time.
Kaia (Ral) has now been a member of DS5 5 years ....
Tharek (Ben) has just past 2 years service ....

I have also dished out a number of awards this evening (as promised), so check you emails and your character bios.

Well ... [ Read More » ]
Timelines
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Friday, June 24th, 2011 @ 01:59pm
Category: General News

Hi everyone

The newest version (10!) of the timeline for Judgement is up to date, and the PDF is on the Yahoo group for download.

Please note that I am tracking back posts and Posts on the Things Past mission, and when that gets to a useful size, I will load that ... [ Read More » ]
Updates
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 @ 09:20pm
Category: General News

from R Adm Uvar

Hi guys / girls,

Remember the deadline for the Quarterly nominations is the 25th. So if you want to nominate a CO, XO or Character.. sent in your nominations to me before that time.

thanks and happy simming.

engie

-----------------------

From Me :D
The last few weeks have gotten away from us, the ... [ Read More » ]
NPCs and Open Positions
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 @ 04:42pm
Category: General News

While Mark has been updating the player list I have been through the NPC manifest and the open positions list in order to tidy things up a bit and to make it more clear to potential applicants where the vacancies are.

I have cut down the open positions to two or ... [ Read More » ]
Timelines
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011 @ 01:34pm
Category: General News

Hi everyone

There's an updated version of the Judgement Timeline (now on v 9) on the Yahoo OOC site now. As Things Past mission grows, I'll start adding that up as well

Regards
Notty/Yolanthe ... [ Read More » ]
Interested in a JP
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Sunday, May 29th, 2011 @ 05:25am
Category: General News

Hello

My character is once again interested in doing a JP either with my main character WAyne Bradshaw, one of his son's IE Wayne Jr. Collin and others. if anyone has an idea for a JP please do not hesitate to contact me

David ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, May 27th, 2011 @ 11:24pm
Category: General News

Just a reminder, that the Award nominations can be made by anyone.
So far, nobody has made any nominations, so go on, you know you want to :D

I will be doing the Station report on Monday and will also be moving the inactive players to the Departed Character pool, so make ... [ Read More » ]
Award Nominations Please
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 @ 09:51pm
Category: General News

Its been a few months since we've had a decent crop of nominations, so please take the time to nominate your fellow players in or out of character for the available awards. As it has been such a while, nominations are not restricted to activity over the last month, but ... [ Read More » ]
Moving on
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 @ 02:56am
Category: General News

Morning folks

I'd like to encourage everyone to start wrapping up their SD37 posts as we are poised to move into SD38, the focal event of which will be the wedding of Commander Chelsea Adams and Lieutenant Commander Richard Dunham.

Elsewhere life progresses as normal:
* The proprietor of the Box ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 @ 07:24pm
Category: General News

Just a quick note to welcome Kevin who is writing Rhiana ir-Ralatak t'Riuurren, the new Junior Attache to the Romulan Consulate who I am sure within a day or two will be as deeply committed to the internicine knife sharpening and backstabbing as the rest of us - and when ... [ Read More » ]
Updated Timelines
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 @ 10:39am
Category: General News

Hi all

The timeline is updated again, V8 available for download via yahoo.

Regards
Notty ... [ Read More » ]
New Timelines!
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 @ 03:59pm
Category: General News

Hi all

Guess what? After numerous weeks without a computer, going back to work, getting a new computer and a few teething troubles (literally, matty had no teeth when my original computer collapsed, now he has 3 with two more on the way), i have finished updating the timeline, which ... [ Read More » ]
Comm Signal in JPs
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 @ 04:34pm
Category: General News

Hi Folks.
I am nearly back, so again, accept my apologies, but with the current issues involving JP receipts and notifications, one issues I am aware of is the use of the / in the Comm speech.

Can you please ensure you use =^= (Shift & 6) as a symbol for a ... [ Read More » ]
OF Fleet Corps
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, March 27th, 2011 @ 01:14pm
Category: General News

For those of you who are not aware and would like to be active in the wider fleet there are several Advisor positions still open in the Obsidian Fleet Corps.

The Fleet Corps is split up into several Corps. Each Corps is led by a Corps Advisor who has certain ... [ Read More » ]
Nominations are open for Awards for February
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, March 4th, 2011 @ 07:31pm
Category: General News

Not even on the Oscar Nominees list? Never mind. Why not give one of your fellow crewmates an excuse to make a weepy speech? Nominate them for a Shiny for their wonderful writing during the month of February.

The awards available can be found here

'Level 1' awards are granted by ... [ Read More » ]
More to work with
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 @ 11:55pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

We have some more new members to work with, a Mercenary by the name of Akamu and a new federation Diplomatic Envoy, Cala Lurn.
I am sure that you will make them feel at home.

Akamu is a Telian civilian Mercenary, looking to use DS5 as a base of operations so ... [ Read More » ]
New TImeline is up
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 @ 10:32pm
Category: General News

HI all

The Timelines have been updated on both the MIssion Notes section of the site, and the PDF is on the Yahoo OOC site for download.


Could everyone who's left their times uncertain just check I've put those posts in approximately the right place. If I haven't, just drop me ... [ Read More » ]
Activity & LOAs
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 @ 07:15pm
Category: General News

I am so overjoyed to see DS5 back to its busy self and we now have over 30 crew members, which is a task on its own!

Anyhow, I want to thank you all for bearing with me during the last few weeks of tenaciousness.
We are now fully back in ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome...
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, January 8th, 2011 @ 12:16am
Category: General News

... to all the new folks onboard DS5.

I bet you are wondering what you have let yourselves in for. It's been a shaky start which none of us expected with website & email problems, but thanks to an idea from our Chief Security Officer, Dorian Gabriel, we have come up ... [ Read More » ]
New Timeline available
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 @ 01:55pm
Category: General News

Hi everyone

Happy New Year!

There is a new timeline for Judgement up on the Yahoo site (PDF) and the same can be found in the mission notes on the main website.

For all you new people, you can find the mission notes either by clicking on the link in the right hand ... [ Read More » ]
Obsidian Fleet Registrations
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 @ 10:52pm
Category: General News

This is mainly to the new players on DS5, I have sent some of you Private Messages to register on the Fleet website, as I have awards that need to be allocated and my manifest to appear correctly.
I am going to be honest here and say that I cannot help ... [ Read More » ]
New Timelines up
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, November 28th, 2010 @ 09:30pm
Category: General News

Hi all

I've updated the timelines, and the files are on the yahoo group

I've also updated the mission notes for judgement on the site, available from the menu in the control panel.

Over the next few days I'm going to write up a final summary for Interlude, a sort of story so ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline etc
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, November 28th, 2010 @ 04:26pm
Category: General News

Ok folks,

We're currently in SD35, posting up to and including overnight.

In a day or so I am going to push us on into SD36 where we'll get going with the the pirate hunt and the court case.

Off station the rescue mission to Feltor Prime is continuing but it is ... [ Read More » ]
Award Time
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, November 21st, 2010 @ 01:04pm
Category: General News

Hi gang, even the new members of DS5.

It is fast approaching the end of the month and what a month... I have yet to read most posts and more to my stupidity, I have put my foot in it big time regarding a post, but it has spurned off ... [ Read More » ]
possible sub plot
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Sunday, November 21st, 2010 @ 12:51am
Category: General News

Hello everyone

as you might or might not have read in the past ost that I sent out with mrs montros I am considering haveing bradshaw throw a reception or party or ball whatever you want to call it. What I would like from everyone here is to know how ... [ Read More » ]
Interlude
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 @ 12:59am
Category: General News

I will close this mission on Friday. Any posts that in progress, and there are a few, finish them up or change them to the current mission.

Thanks

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Updates
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 @ 10:30pm
Category: General News

Hi Folks.
Well this weekend has been a busy one, with a few new arrivals, mainly in Medical, but the most important things have been done, which was the outstanding awards.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to make the nominations and now, we're ready for the next ... [ Read More » ]
CoB
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, October 29th, 2010 @ 07:24pm
Category: General News

It is with regret, that Jackson Jester has had to stand down, as real issues have forced him to leave us.
If you have any ongoing JPs, change them to me, and I will NPC Jackson.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Interlude
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, October 29th, 2010 @ 07:14pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.
I will back full time as from Monday, when the awards will be brought up to date and I will be fully active once again....

Interlude... there are a number of posts still ongoing, so can we wrap them up soon, so that we can close down this ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline Updates
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 @ 07:51pm
Category: General News

Hi all

I've updated the timelines again, and as usual they are available as both pdf from the yahoo site, and via the mission notes menu item

As Interlude is coming to a close I'm looking to rationalise all the posts with indeterminate timestamps. I'd appreciate it if you could all ... [ Read More » ]
oops
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 @ 10:56pm
Category: General News

Link didn't work:

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Trek-U-S-S-Enterprise-Haynes/dp/1451621299/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1287611278&sr=8-1 ... [ Read More » ]
A Trekkie Xmas must
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 @ 10:55pm
Category: General News

I saw this on amazon and another site:


here ... [ Read More » ]
New Blood
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, October 11th, 2010 @ 06:14pm
Category: General News

Please everyone give a warm welcome to our latest recruits, Dennis who will write Lieutenant (JG) Vincent Kramer DS5’s new Assistant Chief Engineer, and Nick who will write Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Bourne, the newest member of our Marine contingent.

The new mission is just starting guys, so have a read of ... [ Read More » ]
Interlude timeline
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 @ 06:38pm
Category: General News

Hi all

I'm back online (finally!) and the updated timeline for Interlude is now on the yahoo site for download.

New this month is the time line for Judgement, also on the Yahoo site.

The timeline can also be found under the Mission Notes section of this website, look on the ... [ Read More » ]
Email issues
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, October 1st, 2010 @ 09:44pm
Category: General News

With regards to the email issues, what is holding up a high number, is both Y! addresses & hotmail addresses.
Recently, both of these and Gmail were identified as the biggest culprits of allowing "Spam" senders to mass email and now there are limitations being imposed to cut back on these. ... [ Read More » ]
Quarterly Nominations
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, October 1st, 2010 @ 09:38pm
Category: General News

I don't know who made the submission, but I want to say "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart.
This means a great deal to me, having never won it in the history of DS5 and I am overwhelmed with nothing but admiration for each and every one of ... [ Read More » ]
Judgement
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 @ 07:19pm
Category: General News

OK folks,

I'm going to put up the first posts of Judgement tonight ... like in a few minutes time.

I know a lot of you are still winding up what's going on back in Interlude, so keep up with that and feel free to get involved with the new mission, and ... [ Read More » ]
Second Officer
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 @ 11:27pm
Category: General News

During Judgement, the Role of XO has to be sidelined, as Commander Villiers cannot be Executive Officer whilst advocating Commander Dorian Gabriel.
I was going to keep Commander davies going, but I think this is an ideal opportunity for one of you to shine.

So, for this mission, I am looking for ... [ Read More » ]
DS5 is Closing
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, September 13th, 2010 @ 12:43am
Category: General News

This is the heading of the latest poll......
You must be a member of the OOC (Link above) http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/DS5OOC, to vote in the poll, so if you have not had the email, register above!

In writing, I would also like to draw your attention to the "PDF" so lovingly crafted by ... [ Read More » ]
Interlude Timeline Updated
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 @ 03:38pm
Category: General News

Hi All

The Updated Interlude Timeline (now v5) is available for Download on the Yahoo OOC site, and the text version is under Mission Notes in the control panel (on the side menu, or from the drop-down when you write a mission post). I will incorporate any backposts for Interlude ... [ Read More » ]
a side mission
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 @ 05:06am
Category: General News

Hello all

I hope I will not get into trouble for this but I find that I am going to need some writters to play NPC's for a subplot mission to coincide with the upcomeing mission that the main simm will be running. It is not much but below is ... [ Read More » ]
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 @ 10:36pm
Category: General News

Further to Louise's announcement, we have had just 3 nominations, so to help you along, I am going to leave this open until next Friday.
ALSO, if you think that ANY character has particularly shone this month, then please nominate him/her for the CREWs CHOICE Award.
Normally we run this on the ... [ Read More » ]
AWARDS!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 @ 10:19pm
Category: General News

Don't forget to nominate any player or character for an award for July! Last call!

As Mark noted last month, 'Level 1' awards are granted by the CO, but if the award falls into the 'Level 2' category, so please try to back up your nomination with evidence such as a ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome aboard
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, July 19th, 2010 @ 10:44pm
Category: General News

Say hi to CWO1 Jester Jackson, DS5s new CoB.
He is also the CO of the USS Artemis and I am sure you will make him feel most welcome.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Unity
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, July 19th, 2010 @ 10:12pm
Category: General News

Hi guys.

Can we get thsi mission tied off, so we can concentrate on the next.
Interlude has proven to be a winner, but we must move on before we all get confused and I also want to get some promotions through.

Thanks,

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Back on line, Baby in tow
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, July 11th, 2010 @ 12:21pm
Category: General News

Hi all

Some of you already know, but I finally had my baby last Sunday, July 4th. (Little Boy, 7lbs, 11oz)

We are now home and starting to settle down, so i'm finding time to read and write, and am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things as ... [ Read More » ]
Any minute now...
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 @ 09:26am
Category: General News

Hi everyone

s I'm involved in a collection of JPs just now, I thought it would be easier to just to let everyone know that I could disspear suddenly at any minute now, for an unknown length of time.

The reason is I'm due to give birth tomorrow, but baby, having its ... [ Read More » ]
Awards & The Fleet
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, June 24th, 2010 @ 06:18pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

I have been through the awards and 2 things I have to point out.

Firstly: Level 2 awards need to be justified with sample posts or extremely good reasons.
I have tried to bolster up the nominations to OF, and hopefully, they will be approved, but when nominating, please add a ... [ Read More » ]
I'm back in the Chair
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 @ 08:49pm
Category: General News

CAST OF DS5:

Well, after a whirlwind of time for the last 2 months, (been home about 5 days I think!) and despite me trying to be active, I failed miserably, but now my case is unpacked and it's back to London for me most weekends, but I'm home during the ... [ Read More » ]
Nominations are open ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, June 14th, 2010 @ 12:33pm
Category: General News

For the post of the month for June!

With 121 posts so far I'd like you to send me your nominations for post of the month. Just send the Title and author(s) to me - xo@ds5.co.uk, or drop me a yahoo, or a private message and I'll put the shortlist on ... [ Read More » ]
Keep up the good work folks!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, June 13th, 2010 @ 08:07am
Category: General News

Wow! Its only the thirteenth of June and already this months post count is approaching 100 (94 to be precise) and they're not just bit posts, I've been reading epics for the last two months!

With the action men Darson, Gabriel and Jarred working to finish up 'Unity' and free the ... [ Read More » ]
35 seconds you won't get back
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 @ 10:00pm
Category: General News

this is the rough edit of a short movie I have been working on, the final version should be longer;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj4tUZZ-yMs ... [ Read More » ]
Romulan Consulate
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, May 30th, 2010 @ 05:11pm
Category: General News

I've added a floorplan of the Romulan Consulate to the relevant section of the database if anyone is interested. Most of the details are classified, but it shows Isha's office and Apartment, Rh'vaurek's office, the central entrance and reception area and the main dipomatic offices.

Louise ... [ Read More » ]
New Player
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 @ 08:10pm
Category: General News

Please everyone join me in extending the usual DS5 welcome to our newest arrival, Thomas Whitlock, a journalist with the Federation News Service.

I'm sure he'll have his nose in everywhere he can, and on DS5 there are a whole lot of stories to sniff out ...

Louise ... [ Read More » ]
Apology
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, May 17th, 2010 @ 08:53pm
Category: General News

Hi Gang.

First, let me apologise for my lack of input for the last week or so, but I have been extremely busy at work, with the Icelandic dust cloud and meetings with some very important persons from London, I have been totally out of the loop.

Louise did manage to catch ... [ Read More » ]
Unity & Interlude
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 @ 10:16pm
Category: General News

Hi Folks.
You may be wondering what the heck is going on....??
How can we run 2 missions...??

Well, "Interlude" is set a little way after "Unity" to give those a chance to develop themselves.
Now, that doesn't mean we ignore Unity, not n the least... there is no plotline to Interlude, its a ... [ Read More » ]
Award Nomination Reminder
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, April 25th, 2010 @ 07:35am
Category: General News

This has been an excellent month with bounding plot developments and interesting new arrivals finding their way in as the station gets overrun, so, if anyone would like to nominate someone for an award for April now is the time start thinking about it and give credit to you fellow ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 @ 11:07pm
Category: General News

We are now in the next section of the timeline, so were moving forward to 14:00 - 18:00

Don't go too far, as we will have a great deal of action between 14:00 & 15:00 as the Maquis begin to take hostages etc, before we can start to turn this situation ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome back to the fold
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, April 19th, 2010 @ 07:32pm
Category: General News

Some of you may have noticed, some may not, but I have been a little absent this last week or 2.
Work took a sharp upturn, as we try something new to the company, so I have had my hands very full, but I think I am back on an even ... [ Read More » ]
Award Nominations
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 @ 07:30pm
Category: General News

With the RL job which has a learning curve that would make climbing Everest feel like a stroll I've neglected to do this for several months, but I'm almost at the peak, and I'm back!

So, if anyone would like to nominate someone for an award for April now is the ... [ Read More » ]
Promotions
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 @ 06:09pm
Category: General News

The following are hereby promoted:

Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel James Darson

Lieutenant JG to Lieutenant Jarred Wallace


Awards:
Crews Choice - Dorian Gabriel ... [ Read More » ]
Fleet Movements
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 @ 07:52pm
Category: General News

I just read this and I think that a pat on the back goes to Vincent Tan & Richard Dunham for this post.
I don't say this often, but I read it twice and found it enthralling, from start to end.

Good post Guys!!
... [ Read More » ]
Time Line
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 @ 10:48pm
Category: General News

We are now moving our timeline up, to include posts UP TO 14:00

We have just begun the Maquis Attack at a little after midday, which involves a large number of the crew.
For those not involved, you can write about the attack from your perspectives, but it will be short, as ... [ Read More » ]
Howdy
Posted by Sergeant Major Charles Doherty on Friday, March 12th, 2010 @ 11:03pm
Category: General News

I'm the new new guy :P

My name's Liam, and my character's name is Charles Bruce Doherty, and he'll be working with the marines as a surgeon on DS5. I look forward to posting with all of you, and I'll probably insert Bruce into the storyline in the next couple ... [ Read More » ]
A change in Position
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 @ 08:32pm
Category: General News

It is with pleasure, that I hereby inform you that the Former Chief Diplomatic Officer, Ayren Kelan has now been changed.
With immediate effect Sharon is now playing the character Lieutenant T'Pal, a Klingon Intelligence officer. She is also playing the XO of the Hednot, the Klingon Ambassadorial Ship stationed ... [ Read More » ]
News
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 @ 01:11pm
Category: General News

Hey gang.
I am due a new router on Monday or Tuesday, so we should be getting back into the swing of things, but we need to do something for each other----AWARDS.

Some do like to receive them in recognition, but we also need you to nominate them.
ALSO, if you have ... [ Read More » ]
Mark Offline!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 @ 10:26pm
Category: General News

Hi All,

Mark has a serious problem with his router. He is restricted to email only for the next seven to fourteen days until the unit can be replaced.

In the meantime, please direct any urgent queries to me either through SMS or email, snd if you have any JPs with ... [ Read More » ]
Whats up?
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, February 26th, 2010 @ 11:18pm
Category: General News

Ok folks, just a quick line, as I am having some Internet Connection issues with Orange at the moment and only getting a few hours connection, so forgive me if I seem a little inactive, but I do get my emails...eventually!

Krealia is LOA for a few days, as she has ... [ Read More » ]
Cook gone to pot
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 @ 01:54pm
Category: General News

Lani Corven, the new Chef, is unable to keep up with us, so I have made her Character an NPC, as the owner of "The Plaice to Be" on Level 2 of the Promenade.

If anybody fancies a visit, then you are more than welcome to play the part of a ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline update
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 @ 06:37pm
Category: General News

I will try again.......

Well done to Yolanthe, who noticed that we are now in STATION DAY 17, not 18.

So to recap:

The current timeline IS:

SD17 04:00 - 12:00 ... [ Read More » ]
OOC
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, February 5th, 2010 @ 09:35pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.

http://www.forum.ds5.co.uk

OK, I have the main forum up and running, so now I want your input.
What topics should we have?
What can I do to improve the site (and if anybody out there knows PHPBB, please, shout!!)
You will need to register and I have to administer you, but please give it ... [ Read More » ]
RE: Is there MORE BLOOD??
Posted by Lieutenant JG Taleria von Alesk on Friday, February 5th, 2010 @ 01:15am
Category: General News

Well its funny for Gabriel, not for the poor man who has to clean up his mess with the Cardassians! Well atleast now Kreallia and Rhani wont be the only ones that get a hard time from Gabriel.......... ... [ Read More » ]
There is MORE BLOOD????
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 09:45pm
Category: General News

Please welcome aboard our new Chief Surgeon, Lieutenant Robert Adams (No relation to Chelsea.... or is there???)

We will also be welcoming a new Chief Diplomatic Officer tomorrow, who is waiting to join on his 15th Birthday, Lieutenant Mathew Totti.

Give them a roasting welcome :D

Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Appreciate your crew!!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 @ 12:29am
Category: General News

Hey people, again we are looking for your thoughts on who deserves what and why. If somebody has outshone in your opinion, then dont be afraid to click on Award Nominations

An award is a special item to receive and I want you to help me choose.
To ... [ Read More » ]
Y! Poll
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, January 24th, 2010 @ 08:50pm
Category: General News

The CREWS CHOICE poll is up, and everyone should have cast a vote.

Can I remind you all to log in and select your favourite.

To the new folks, click on the DS5 Y! Forum link above to register in our OOC forum and cast a vote, even if you don't know ... [ Read More » ]
Story Update
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 @ 07:32pm
Category: General News

Cardassians:
- Earlier in the day a Cardassian Freighter was flying towards the Station on a direct collision course. It would not respond to hails and life signs were sporadic. Dunham was forced to open fire on the vessel to prevent it from colliding with the station.

- Cardassian Embassy got upset ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 @ 12:19am
Category: General News

OK guys, with the 2 promotional posts up, we can now expand the timeline to cover up to 22:30

Have fun :D ... [ Read More » ]
Fun Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 @ 01:28pm
Category: General News

I am introducing something new to start from the next mission......
FUN AWARDS.
I originally found this on the USS Rook, but it was created by Captain Mark Levett of the USS Eclipse

What do you think?

OK, what are fun awards....

Basically, these are merits of achievements gained through posting.....

General Achievements:

Ultimate Poster – Post ... [ Read More » ]
Seasons Greetings
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, December 24th, 2009 @ 03:21pm
Category: General News

Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday to me,
Happy Birthday Dear Louise,
Happy Birthday to me.

Thirty and a bit more ...

Merry Christmas all! ... [ Read More » ]
Back again.
Posted by Lieutenant JG Petro on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 @ 05:19am
Category: General News

Greetings from your Quartermaster. I am back on duty and available should you have any needs.

... [ Read More » ]
Length of Service!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, December 21st, 2009 @ 12:14am
Category: General News

Just running through the Crew Milestones and I was amazed at the length of time some have served aboard DS5, which just goes to show, we have a very steady crew and that you all deserve a HUGE pat on the back.

For today though, please join me in congratulating Dorian ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome aboard!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, December 20th, 2009 @ 10:13pm
Category: General News

I missed doing this last month, so please welcome aboard Station Counsellor, Lieutenant JG Kreallia t'Jay and our newest recruit, Science Officer Ensign Piers Madigan

I am sure that they will find it nice and cosy in our little corner of space :D


Mark ... [ Read More » ]
Hi Guys :D
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 @ 08:48pm
Category: General News

Yes, I am back and as promised, did a little award giving.
Louise and I were both in agreement, that Andy (Lt Jarred Wallace) should be awarded the "Ribbon of Commitment" and being a level 2 award, had to be approved and I have just learned that it has been granted ... [ Read More » ]
LOA
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 @ 12:22am
Category: General News

Hi Folks.

Just a quick line to say that I am definitely on LOA for the next 2 weeks.
Work is intense and though I have not been around much for the last 2, I am not around at all for the next 2.

Yo are doing a great job so keep up ... [ Read More » ]
Klingon Propaganda!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 @ 03:11pm
Category: General News

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6zDg0dKygE

Yes its true! ... [ Read More » ]
The new mission begins.
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, November 9th, 2009 @ 10:05pm
Category: General News

As of now, I am initiating the new mission as Time is fleeting is officially closed.

Any old posts MUST be up by the weekend.

The time frame is open on this, up to SD16 23:59

Any JPs, solo posts relating to Time, are now to be marked BACKPOST.

... [ Read More » ]
Least we forget
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Monday, November 9th, 2009 @ 03:51pm
Category: General News

The guns will be silent


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBgpAj9cYTQ ... [ Read More » ]
SD16
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 @ 03:53pm
Category: General News

OK folks, we approaching the end of "Time" so I would like to move into SD16 by next weekend. Please don't post anything for SD 16 yet, until I have got the next mission synopsis available as a Mission.
I am not at home this weekend, yes, I am back in ... [ Read More » ]
We ALL want one!!!!
Posted by (G) erie'Riov - Sub Commander Rianni Monteros-t'Khellian on Friday, November 6th, 2009 @ 04:26pm
Category: General News

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjBrqS6hitk ... [ Read More » ]
Myself
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 @ 08:19pm
Category: General News

Guys, just a quick line, as I have been struggling with work for the last 2 weeks and will be for the next 3, so for all intents and purposes, I am LOA.
My role in real life is IT and Admin and we are in the middle of producing our ... [ Read More » ]
Get voting
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 @ 03:18pm
Category: General News

Come on folks, I want the award to mean something this month, so click on the group forum and vote for YOUR favourite character. Link is above (DS5 Y! Forum) and if you are not yet a member...why not? ... [ Read More » ]
With regret......
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, October 9th, 2009 @ 12:08am
Category: General News

I have emails from 2 players, who through real life involvements, have to leave the station.

==========================================
1St Lt Daniel Brady writes:
Hi there,

The reason I'm writing to you is to possibly ask you to remove 1st Lieutenant Daniel Brady from the SIM.
I am asking you this because I haven't got as ... [ Read More » ]
Station News
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 @ 08:19pm
Category: General News

As from midnight tonight, the station will move into SD15, taking us fully into the current mission.

ANY posts left on SD14 and before should be posted and if in saved, they will be posted by me tomorrow, the 1st of the month at 18:00 (Approx) GMT unless you email me ... [ Read More » ]
Activity
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 @ 01:31pm
Category: General News

I can see we're struggling here and some have said that they cannot work out a way into posts.

So after this weekend, I am going to break down the 2 main posts and remove those with outstanding TAGS as it's also stopping us moving forward, and then we'll move forward ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations Everyone
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, September 13th, 2009 @ 02:00pm
Category: General News

I'm sure that Mark won't mind me bringing this to your attention. DS5 has added another award to its collection with the TF21 Silver Unit of Merit Award for August!

Here's what was said : For months DS5 has been a stable sim, with a good crew and stable posting. That ... [ Read More » ]
And the Winner is??
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 @ 02:27am
Category: General News

http://www3.telus.net/go-underground/

have to got there to find out ... [ Read More » ]
Polls are now closed
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 @ 10:22pm
Category: General News

I have offically closed the poll for the new garrison ship design, I am only slightly surprised at the winner, but it was decied by three votes! I will be revealing the winning design this weekend, I'd like to say thank you to all of you who voted in ... [ Read More » ]
update
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Friday, August 28th, 2009 @ 11:13pm
Category: General News

I'm overwhealmed with the number of votes on both polls to date, the site with the final poll is still open and I'm hoping to see the same turn out as there was with the first ballot, plus I would like some suggestions on things that we should add to ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline & Mission
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 @ 10:00pm
Category: General News

Folks, on Friday, I am going to close "Beg, Steal or Borrow"
As from Saturday, we move fully into the next mission, so if you have any backposts, please get them up and also your saved posts, whatever state they are in. After the new mission starts, I am going to ... [ Read More » ]
Poll result
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 @ 10:02pm
Category: General News

There was no clear winner, thank you to all of you.

I have posted a second poll for everyone to vote on the top 4 choices, the winner will have the clear majority since no one design had a clear lead on the first ballot, the address is;

http://www3.telus.net/go-underground/

(its correct this time) ... [ Read More » ]
Correction
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Monday, August 24th, 2009 @ 07:19pm
Category: General News

http://www3.telus.net/go-underground/

This is the corrected link, sry about the mistake ... [ Read More » ]
Thanks!
Posted by (G) erie'Riov - Sub Commander Rianni Monteros-t'Khellian on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 @ 08:23pm
Category: General News

I just wanted to take a minute to publicly thank someone on this crew for her efforts and for her desire to make the team dynamic here even better: I'm of course talking about Isha aka Louise.

Louise, who's been up to her butt in job drama plus all her duties ... [ Read More » ]
Im Back
Posted by Lieutenant Ryan Milarno on Monday, August 17th, 2009 @ 01:02am
Category: General News

Hey Everyone,

I just thought id let everyone know that i'm back in action :) and available for jps so please dont hesitate to IM me if your interested.

And for any new crew who have arrived since ive been away. I'm the stations Chief Medical Officer Ryan Milarno, welcome ... [ Read More » ]
Moving along
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 @ 03:27pm
Category: General News

With this mission now under wraps, as next weekend, we are going to jump ahead a few days, rather than a day, for our new mission. We will be moving to Station Day 12
Basically, Mr Wallace will do something untoward :D, which will start a time rift to the future. ... [ Read More » ]
Cardassians
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 @ 08:23pm
Category: General News

Just letting you good folk know, that we now have Cardassians active on the station. Be nice to them! (and they might be nice to you!!!)
Please, vote in the poll as below, or follow the link above to the OOC, or we may send you DEEP into the Cardassian Consulate ... [ Read More » ]
Reminder: Awards!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 @ 11:59am
Category: General News

Hi all,

Just a reminder that the poll for 'Crews Choice' award is open on the Y!Group
and only NINE votes have been cast so far. Vote here before its too late!

Nominations are also open for the full range Obsidian Fleet awards - with 137
mission posts on the simm for the ... [ Read More » ]
Monthly Awards
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, July 19th, 2009 @ 12:56pm
Category: General News

If anyone would like to nominate someone for an award for the month of July now is the time to do it!

The awards available can be found here

And nominations can be submitted using that handy little linky thing at the bottom right of your control panel.

If you prefer ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 @ 11:31pm
Category: General News

AS requested, the timeline is going to opened right up!!!

Timeline will now be the whole of SD9, up to and including MIDNIGHT.

Don't get yourselves confused, remember where in the timeline you are in posts, I recommend a notepad or spreadsheet ( Open Office is free if you do not have ... [ Read More » ]
The Next Mission
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, July 16th, 2009 @ 11:26pm
Category: General News

As there are some posts that are now leading to the next mission, I have made it available.
The title is Time is Fleeting
This is going to span a few days, and for the main, will take place at approximately Station Day 16, which is one week advanced from where we ... [ Read More » ]
Timeframe
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 @ 11:11pm
Category: General News

Can I remind folks, that our timeframe is SD9 08:00 - Midday.
When the "Department Head" post goes up, the timeframe will adjust to Midday to 18:00

Our "Bunker Hill series, is taking place OFF STATION on station days 10 thru 11.

Our next mission, will be a couple of weeks later, ... [ Read More » ]
Eventful?
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 @ 11:58pm
Category: General News

Hi folks.
It's been a busy night, as I have been dishing out the awards and also, creating a new position on DS5!
"What Position?" I hear you say
We have a new section added, just to keep you on your guard, the Cardassians have arrived!
Please welcome aboard, "Ben" who will be ... [ Read More » ]
Before its too late ...!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, June 29th, 2009 @ 05:49pm
Category: General News

If anyone would like to nominate someone for an award for the month of June now is the time to do it! Just One day left of the month of June to show recognition to your fellow players.

The awards available can be found here

And nominations can be submitted using ... [ Read More » ]
Ship Graphics
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Johan Weiltzer on Monday, June 29th, 2009 @ 02:53pm
Category: General News

If there is anyone willing to help with some ship graphics, I would appreciate it. I am working on creating a list of Specs for Weiltzer Corp Vessels for the Weiltzer Corp Database, and if I can find someone capable of making some great graphics for the ships, I ... [ Read More » ]
Sir! Yes Ma'am
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ 07:03pm
Category: General News

Hi folks, I am afraid it is bad news, good news.

As some of you may be aware, Commander T'Lan is stepping down as XO, but until her new Civilian Character is fully fledged into the 24th century, T'Lan will be a secondary character.
Lets wish her well!

Our new Executive Officer, comes ... [ Read More » ]
New Staff
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ 12:05am
Category: General News

A new Tactical officer joins us, Lieutenant JG Derick Fox, so please welcome him aboard.

Also, don't forget to vote in the OOC poll!!! ... [ Read More » ]
Award Nominations
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, May 25th, 2009 @ 05:55pm
Category: General News

If anyone would like to nominate someone for an award for the month of May now is the time to do it! Just six days left of the month of May but plenty enough time to show recognition to your fellow players.

The awards available can be found here

And nominations ... [ Read More » ]
Departures
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 @ 02:29pm
Category: General News

I am sorry to announce the loss of 2 characters today, not just Rianni, but Aieron Peters as well.

I wish them both luck and I hope that they will come back to our circle in the future.

Aierons last post has just been posted, but as it was started in March, ... [ Read More » ]
NPCs & Specialized characters
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 @ 10:39pm
Category: General News

As Brady said in the OOC, all NPCs are recurring characters.
If anybody has suggestions, for more specialised areas, between Brady & I, we will gladly enter them in.
I have tried to create a few more diverse roles, but please, the more the merrier :D
also if there is anything you want ... [ Read More » ]
New website
Posted by Lieutenant JG Jayfe Devero on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 @ 04:16am
Category: General News

Welcome to the new DS5 website. I'm helping Mark with some design and content - please let us know if you have any suggestions or comments.

Crew: Please hit the 'join' link on the right and populate your profile with data. Copy + paste from the ... [ Read More » ]