All News

A last push for 2104
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, December 29th, 2014 @ 10:25am
Category: General News
Roll Call!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, December 26th, 2014 @ 01:52pm
Category: Simm Announcement
A short break ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, December 20th, 2014 @ 08:30am
Category: General News
Stuff, posting etc
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 @ 07:30pm
Category: General News
Nova Site
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, December 14th, 2014 @ 09:29am
Category: Website Update
Wrapping up November
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 @ 11:36am
Category: General News
Greetings
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Caden Aldrex on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 @ 07:41pm
Category: General News
Welcome Aboard
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 @ 09:30am
Category: General News
Routine Updating Post
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, November 17th, 2014 @ 08:09pm
Category: General News
question
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Sunday, November 16th, 2014 @ 07:36am
Category: General News
Activity!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, November 8th, 2014 @ 09:29am
Category: Simm Announcement
MD03 ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 02:04pm
Category: General News
Happy Spook Day
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 08:14pm
Category: General News
October ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, October 26th, 2014 @ 01:41pm
Category: General News
Resignation
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 24th, 2014 @ 05:24pm
Category: General News
Rolling Out the Welcome Wagon
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, October 19th, 2014 @ 08:56am
Category: General News
Nova
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 17th, 2014 @ 11:04am
Category: Website Update
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
Welcome to October
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 3rd, 2014 @ 01:11pm
Category: General News
Day 3!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 @ 07:02pm
Category: General News
Back from my LOA
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Monday, September 29th, 2014 @ 05:58pm
Category: Out of Character
Four days to go ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, September 26th, 2014 @ 05:41pm
Category: General News
Another new player!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, September 22nd, 2014 @ 09:14pm
Category: Simm Announcement
8 days to go ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, September 22nd, 2014 @ 07:41pm
Category: General News
Hey Ho the Merry-O
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 @ 08:16pm
Category: General News
Timelines are go
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 @ 09:16pm
Category: General News
Through the storms
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 @ 06:19pm
Category: General News
August Award Nominations!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, August 24th, 2014 @ 04:06pm
Category: General News
A short break ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, August 21st, 2014 @ 10:10pm
Category: General News
forgot something
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 @ 07:38am
Category: General News
Now open WAFD Day 2!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, August 17th, 2014 @ 10:00am
Category: General News
Day Change!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, August 13th, 2014 @ 07:37pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Routine chivvying post!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, August 9th, 2014 @ 01:54pm
Category: General News
Automatic emails
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014 @ 08:17pm
Category: General News
Another Welcome
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, July 31st, 2014 @ 05:15pm
Category: General News
REMINDER - Award Nominations for JULY
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 @ 01:42pm
Category: General News
Please give a warm DS5 welcome to ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 @ 09:05am
Category: General News
Imminent Removals
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, July 21st, 2014 @ 09:26pm
Category: General News
DS5 Awards - Nominations Open!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, July 18th, 2014 @ 07:14pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Unit of Merit Awards - June 2014
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, July 18th, 2014 @ 05:50pm
Category: Simm Announcement
A Short Break, and a Welcome!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 @ 09:36am
Category: General News
Pace, presence, plots etc.
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 @ 01:59pm
Category: General News
Our first full month begins ...
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 @ 08:35pm
Category: General News
Yahoo Group
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, June 27th, 2014 @ 05:53pm
Category: Out of Character
Posting (Again)
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 @ 05:23pm
Category: General News
Hello!
Posted by on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 @ 08:25pm
Category: General News
With deepest regret...
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 07:52pm
Category: Simm Announcement
OF Recruitment message
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, May 18th, 2014 @ 10:28pm
Category: General News
Where's that Louise woman been ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, May 16th, 2014 @ 08:20pm
Category: Out of Character
New Mission
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Thursday, March 27th, 2014 @ 05:40pm
Category: General News
Awards for March
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, March 8th, 2014 @ 08:21pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Anybody want to do a JP
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 @ 06:08pm
Category: Out of Character

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Thursday, February 20th, 2014 @ 06:59pm
Category: Out of Character
Service
Posted by Lieutenant JG Saria Rex on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 @ 02:14pm
Category: Out of Character
A few things
Posted by on Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 @ 06:49am
Category: Out of Character
I'm sorry guys!
Posted by Cardassian Vi'kar Gul Tharek Getal on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 @ 08:17pm
Category: Out of Character
Update
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 @ 01:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Its been a while
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 9th, 2014 @ 01:59pm
Category: Out of Character
I'm Back!
Posted by Citizen Akamu "Ka'er" Makani on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 @ 10:07am
Category: General News
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, December 26th, 2013 @ 08:30pm
Category: General News
Ok..next?
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Monday, December 9th, 2013 @ 10:30pm
Category: General News
open message
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 @ 04:37pm
Category: General News
Patience Please
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 @ 03:52pm
Category: Out of Character
Updates
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 @ 12:53pm
Category: General News
Posting Activity :(
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, October 13th, 2013 @ 04:14pm
Category: General News
Play Games, Heal Kids (Not DS5 related)
Posted by Lieutenant JG Malak Muz on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 @ 04:32am
Category: General News
Who wants to do a JP????
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Monday, October 7th, 2013 @ 09:51pm
Category: Out of Character
Going Forward
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 @ 08:06pm
Category: General News
ROLL CALL
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, September 23rd, 2013 @ 07:39pm
Category: Simm Announcement
A New Mission to get us Moving
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, September 22nd, 2013 @ 06:36pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I'm Back!
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Friday, July 26th, 2013 @ 09:33pm
Category: General News
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
The Time Has Come ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 @ 05:30pm
Category: Simm Announcement
soaked not silent
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 @ 03:13pm
Category: General News
Hopefully back
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, June 7th, 2013 @ 07:45am
Category: General News
LOA
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, May 26th, 2013 @ 05:17pm
Category: Out of Character
Poll Results for Q1
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, May 12th, 2013 @ 01:32pm
Category: General News
Leave of abscence
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 @ 06:19pm
Category: General News
Moving up the timeline
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, April 26th, 2013 @ 07:44pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Obsidian Fleet Survey
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 @ 05:49pm
Category: General News
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 @ 01:02am
Category: General News
Timeline
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, April 1st, 2013 @ 12:32pm
Category: General News
Award Nominations!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 @ 08:30am
Category: General News
Short LOA
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, March 21st, 2013 @ 08:12pm
Category: Out of Character
Another Welcome
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 @ 07:47am
Category: Simm Announcement
Awards aplenty
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, March 10th, 2013 @ 06:15pm
Category: General News
Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 @ 03:49pm
Category: General News
How long?!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 @ 09:26am
Category: Out of Character
Any More Posts?
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 @ 07:17pm
Category: General News
My current Slowness
Posted by Lieutenant JG Malak Muz on Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 @ 03:23pm
Category: Out of Character
That time again
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 @ 01:27am
Category: General News
Not two, but four!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 @ 05:19pm
Category: General News
More Welcomes!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, February 24th, 2013 @ 12:24pm
Category: General News
Moving up the timeline
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 @ 01:01pm
Category: Simm Announcement
The Next Mission ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 @ 12:06pm
Category: General News
Director of the Office of Personnel Management required!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, February 21st, 2013 @ 10:49pm
Category: General News
Hello everyone
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 @ 09:07pm
Category: General News
Character Removal
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 @ 06:12pm
Category: General News
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 » ]

Bio Update
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 @ 08:52pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi folks.

Can you update your bio to reflect our current year?
With my neglect to keep the proper year going, some of our bios are outdated, mine included.

Thanks

Mark ... [ 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 » ]

PC Issues - Mark
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, January 21st, 2013 @ 06:11pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi All,

Had an email from Mark and he is having computer issues. A new part has been ordered for his PC but he deosn't yet know when it will arrive.

Please be patient if waiting for a JP response from him.

In the meantime, if you have any queries please feel free ... [ 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 » ]

Simm Year
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 @ 02:00pm
Category: Out of Character

As we all know DS5 is still in 2385, some four years behind the rest of the
fleet. I've sent a proposal to Mark regarding us rolling the clock forward when
the current mission ends catching us up in one big bound.

As we never opted out, we are stuck with the whole ... [ 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 » ]

Starfighter Wing Needs You!
Posted by Commander Richard Dunham on Monday, October 15th, 2012 @ 06:24pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi All

If you fancy writing an NPC fighter pilot for starfighter wings upcoming recognisance mission, please send me a message through the site or drop me an email.

Thanks all

Dan

CAG Squadron Leader
Lieutenant Commander
Rick Dunham
... [ 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 » ]

Promotions
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, October 5th, 2012 @ 10:13pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Within the upcoming mission days, the following players will be promoted In Character:

Lieutenant Jarred Wallace - Lieutenant Commander; This will be awarded "Post Humously" as it were. (SD70)
Lieutenant Commander Richard Dunham - Commander (SD70 71) - After the return of the "Flight" sent out to aid the Distressed Ivor Prime ... [ Read More » ]

New Mission - Cascade
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 @ 12:35pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi all,

I'm putting the finishing touches to the start posts for the new mission and will post later today.

The title will be Cascade, based on one of the titles for the mission ideas that Matt submitted, one of which concepts has been integrated in our new mission (Pandora's Cascade ... [ Read More » ]

Next Mission - starting 22nd September
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, September 16th, 2012 @ 02:58pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Thanks for all the input for the next mission!
Any ideas for a good title?

Mission summary below:


Main Plots

A distress signal is received from independent colonists attempting resettlement of Ivor Prime, location of a former colony devastated by the Borg in 2373.

An away team will be scrambled to assist the colonists, ... [ Read More » ]

End of the mission 'Incommunicado'
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, September 14th, 2012 @ 07:16pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Happy Friday everyone!

I am going to wrap up Incommunicado this weekend with the revelation of what has been affecting the area around DS5 and the solution to the problem. I'll then leave it open for another week or so so that people can wrap up any posts they have going ... [ 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 » ]

New Mission Polls
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, August 16th, 2012 @ 09:36am
Category: Simm Announcement

With nine votes for an away mission to Ivor Prime and zero for a return to Feltor I have closed the 'Location' poll.

Ten votes have been cast so far between the four mission options, with the 'Independent Colonist' mission picking up 50% of the vote!

I'll leave the poll open ... [ Read More » ]

Next Mission: Polls now open
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 @ 05:35pm
Category: Simm Announcement

First, thanks everyone for your diverse and creative input. I've tried to formualate a loose structure and to incorporate as many ideas as can be sensibly fitted together.

The proposed plot for the next mission has now been posted to the OOC list.
http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/DS5OOC/polls
Please read the post and vote for your favourite ... [ Read More » ]

Character change
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, August 5th, 2012 @ 06:44pm
Category: Simm Announcement

All,

Matt who plays Rose Corrigan has moved into the position of Chief Diplomatic Officer aboard Deep Space Five, a role that has been vacant for for too long in my eyes.

His primary character is now Lieutenant Mett Rex, though Rose remains aboard as an NPC.

Thanks Matt, for stepping in ... [ Read More » ]

Post titles
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, August 3rd, 2012 @ 06:42pm
Category: Simm Announcement

DS5-ers, old and new,

Please, please, please remember to give your post an appropriate title before posting it to the list. It doesn't have to be anything mega, just something that gives a little flavour of what lies therein.

Sending them back to the post queue to be titled is something ... [ 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 » ]

Happy Birthday ...
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, July 7th, 2012 @ 01:55pm
Category: Out of Character

... to Moose!

Ben has been so good in picking up player's birthdays since he came back it would be rude not to!

Many happy returns, Ben.

Louise ... [ 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 » ]

Looking for some posting buddies.
Posted by Lieutenant JG Lance Murdoch on Monday, June 18th, 2012 @ 06:06am
Category: Out of Character

Hi Guys, things seem to have gone a little quiet of late around here. I personally am looking to be a bit more active. If anybody has any ideas for posts, storylines or plots that could benefit from the inclusion of our difficult but brilliant chief surgeon and all round ... [ 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 » ]

Ka'er
Posted by Citizen Akamu "Ka'er" Makani on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 @ 05:34pm
Category: Out of Character

For those of you in JPs with me, I'm going on a short leave of absence. Today's moving day, and I'll try and get my internet up and running as fast as possible, but we'll see. Until then, I'll only be able to get on the net at work. ... [ Read More » ]

The return..............
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, May 7th, 2012 @ 12:10pm
Category: Simm Announcement

I am so excited....

Yes, she left to find happiness and left behind a soul mate, Petro, but a huge hulking Nausicaan is about to rip DS5 apart, in the

Return of Commander Rakka!!!

Some of you will remember Amanda, some of you will not, but it gives me the utmost pleasure ... [ 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 » ]

What is the current sim Date?
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 @ 03:02pm
Category: Out of Character

I know that the posts have ranged from SD 50 - 57, but what is the CURRENT state of sim and the date? ... [ 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 » ]

The Future
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 @ 08:01pm
Category: Simm Announcement

SMS, the system on DS5 works, is no longer I am afraid. Most of you will probably already be simming on Nova, but I have not been a fan since it's inception.
Unfortunately, following my mistake as in the OOC, I was looking on the Anondyne forum for some support ... [ 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 » ]

Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 @ 01:00am
Category: Simm Announcement

As we are approaching the end of the month, I feel that you as the crew, should nominate those you feel are deserving an award.
We have not had a good award selection for a few months, so please, feel free to hit "Award Nominations" from the list in your control ... [ 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 » ]

Introduction
Posted by UFP Ambassador Ryan O'Hara on Monday, January 9th, 2012 @ 12:20am
Category: Out of Character

Hi everyone,

I thought I should introduce myself now that I'm finally able to log in. As the CO already mentioned, at the moment my character works for the UFP state department. I'm always open for JPs. Just let me know!! =)

Best,

Ryan O'Hara
Special Adviser
UFP Department of State ... [ 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 » ]

Very sorry
Posted by Ambassador Cala Lurn on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 @ 09:55pm
Category: Out of Character

Hey everyone on the site. Sorry I've been gone for several months know and lacking on my post with people. I was working and we know work can sometimes keep us busy more then what we like. lol and I became the new CO for the USS Apocalyspe so that ... [ Read More » ]

Moving on
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 @ 09:52am
Category: Simm Announcement

Good morning all!

I'm back (mostly) and would like to get things moving on station again.

While we tie up the loose ends of the last mission I am going to open a brand spanking new one. 'Judgement' will remain open for any posts

It will begin several months after the trial ... [ 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 » ]

What was she called again? That XO chick ... oh yeah, Louise!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 @ 07:43pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi all,

RL has been very busy these past few months - new relationship, house that has been on the market for over a year finally being sold, work, the occasional trip to the North East for family reasons, and me about to move into a proper sized flat in London ... [ 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 » ]

Post Rate
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 @ 10:59pm
Category: Simm Announcement

The poll has been cast. The majority have asked for 2 posts per month. So from next month, we'll give it try.

We also have a new members on DS5, who are looking for help and guidance.
Our newest member is the Marine XO, 1st lieutenant April McKinnon.

During September, I am ... [ Read More » ]

Future Perfect
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, August 22nd, 2011 @ 02:54pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi guys.

I have been playing with a little ship called the Horatio, which has slipstreamed inadvertently through time & space to DS5.

When the next post is up, then you can interact with the crew in any which way you like.
I have tried to give them each a little character ... [ 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 » ]

Short LOA
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 @ 07:54pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi folks,

Just to let you all know that Karen, Isha et al are going on a short LOA. I'm just a bit too busy in the next week or so to guarantee having time to write.

That said, I'll still be dropping in to update the JPs we have ongoing from ... [ 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 » ]

Crews Choice Awards!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, July 16th, 2011 @ 12:31pm
Category: Simm Announcement

For those of you who haven't already done so, please head over to the OOC Y!Group and vote in the Crew's Choice Awards for your favourite characters. There are two sections, one for civilian and embassy characters, and the other for Starfleet characters.

Wherever your own character falls you get ... [ 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 » ]

Why Hello There!
Posted by Arrival Augustus Cyphadrus on Sunday, July 10th, 2011 @ 07:13am
Category: Out of Character

Greetings and salutations to everyone!

I recently joined the prestigious ranks of Deep Space Five and I am looking forward to all the opportunities here.

I've been simming for over eight years now and I would like to assert the benefits of that experience here as best I can.

If anyone want's ... [ 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 » ]

Mark Offline
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, June 24th, 2011 @ 05:41pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi all,

I had a text from Mark this morning. His computer has crashed and he expects to be offline for a few days. Please be patient if you are waiting on him for any JPs etc.

In the meantime, if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask me.

louise

Commander Karen Villiers
Executive ... [ 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 » ]

New Mission!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, May 20th, 2011 @ 01:52pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi Folks,

In addition to the current mission I will be opening up a second mission titled Things Past. This mission will remain permanentaly open and be available for those of us who like to go into the detail of their character's backgrounds, either expanding on events that might be mentioned ... [ 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 » ]

I'm Back...Sort Of
Posted by Arrival James Grayburn on Thursday, April 7th, 2011 @ 04:31pm
Category: Out of Character

Hey everyone,
Thanks for your patience with me, especially everyone who were left hanging when I broke my wrists. I'm still recovering, but I should be able to be back to writing, if only pecking out the letters. I hope things are going well, and I'll try to get back on ... [ 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 » ]

Silver Unit of Merit Award: February 2011
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Thursday, March 10th, 2011 @ 08:12pm
Category: Simm Announcement

The last time we won one of these was in August 2010 when we took the Gold.

Here's what was said:

Deep Space 5, 21-C: I feel Deep Space 5 should receive the Bronze Award
this month. Though Mark's been giving me some trouble with my new
position, having 171 posts is just outstanding. ... [ 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 » ]

Times & Posts
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, February 27th, 2011 @ 11:36am
Category: Simm Announcement

We are struggling now, cramming a great deal into SD36. If you have any posts now in SD36, please mark them as "Backpost" so that we can move fully into SD37

If you are struggling to keep up, then by all means, finish off any JPs or posts you have and ... [ Read More » ]

Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, February 21st, 2011 @ 10:29pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Due to a request or 3, I am opening up Station Day 37 (SD37)
Please, no posts after 12:00 (MIDDAY) for this day, as we are still writing a number of JPs in SD36.

Thanks,

Mark ... [ Read More » ]

JP anyone?
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, February 18th, 2011 @ 06:35pm
Category: Out of Character

I'm looking for someone who would like to write a JP with Isha on the evening of SD36. It needs to take place within the Embassy, so all you need to do is to think of a reason to have made an appointment with her.

I'm trying to pin down ... [ Read More » ]

OOC Request
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Wayne Bradshaw on Monday, February 14th, 2011 @ 07:23pm
Category: Out of Character

Hello all

Well I am about to wrap up the four post mini mission that took Wayne away from the station. I would be interested in starting another posting series with anyone who wants to. be it a Romantic situation, something to do with the starfleet presence on the station, something ... [ 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 Players
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 @ 09:36pm
Category: Simm Announcement

For the new players:

There is a large post which I have invited you all to play a part, yet I do not see you as actively partaking in the JP.
If you are already involved in a JP somewhere, just advise.

If you are stuck to post, let me know and I ... [ Read More » ]

USS Relentless
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 @ 05:35pm
Category: Simm Announcement

The USS Relentless is currently docked at DS5, under the command of Commander Derek Yaist.

Help them along if required.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]

Fellows COs (Or any player!)
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, January 21st, 2011 @ 03:33pm
Category: Out of Character

I have created a new link to our friends of DS5.
There is a new link above called sister ships, which is also available when not logged in, which links to your ships.
If you would like to have yours added, just send me the link.
If I missed anyone, I do ... [ 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 » ]

Polls
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 @ 09:30pm
Category: Out of Character

As promised, the polls are up on the DS5 OOC >> POLL


Head on over and vote!

Mark ... [ 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 » ]

DS5 OOC
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, January 14th, 2011 @ 10:13pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Thanks Lou, it is so good to be back!! (And such a releif)

As most of you now know, we have suffered for the last few weeks, but for the newer crew, can I point you to our Out Of Character site, which for the last couple of weeks, has been ... [ Read More » ]

We're Back!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, January 14th, 2011 @ 09:39pm
Category: Simm Announcement

After weeks of database troubles, tearing out of hair and long and difficult discussions with our host Mark has now got DS5 back up and running! (give the guy a round of applause, a cigar and a gold star)

We've moved to a new server, we're sticking with SMS for the ... [ 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 » ]

Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 @ 12:40am
Category: Simm Announcement

From the 1st January, we will begin the trial of Dorian Gabriel and move the timeline up to Station Day 36 (SD36).

Get your current posts & JPs up.

Cheers

Mark ... [ Read More » ]

Awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Sunday, December 26th, 2010 @ 12:44am
Category: Simm Announcement

Yes, that time of the month is fast approaching and I expect you to be fully enjoying the festive season and I am not pushing you in any way, but of you can, please decide on a award for a (or any) player that you feel is deserving of acknowledgement ... [ Read More » ]

*Waves*
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, December 6th, 2010 @ 06:47pm
Category: Out of Character

Hey all,

Apologies for not being around the last few days, I've been rather busy. I'm trying to catch up with any outstanding tags now.

Keep up the good work.

Louise ... [ 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 » ]

The Romulan Government
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Saturday, November 13th, 2010 @ 09:15am
Category: Out of Character

Hi all,

As I know it can be a bit confusing I have uploaded a chart showing the structure of the Rihannsu Government, the Galae and the Tal'Shiar as used on this simm.

Where appropriate I have also added the names of characters where they fit into the hierarchy (PCs & NPCs). ... [ 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 » ]

New timelines are up
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Sunday, November 7th, 2010 @ 07:36pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi all

Timelines have been updated again, availale in mission notes, or via the Yahoo group website. As aways, let me know if you think something should go somewhere else to where I have it

REgards
Notty/Yolanthe ... [ 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 » ]

Timeline etc
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, October 17th, 2010 @ 11:01pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Folks,

As of now JUDGEMENT is moving into the afternoon of SD35, you may, of course still post for the morning without having to mark as a backpost.

Our people are on their way to Feltor Prime, Gabriel is cooling his heels in the brig, and on SD36 the court will be ... [ Read More » ]

APPEAL FOR WITNESSES!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 @ 08:45pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Or for volunteers to write them, anyway.

When we reach SD36 the trial of Lieutenant Commander Gabriel in a Civilian court will begin (a Courts Martial will follow later regardless of the verdict). The charges are being brought against Gabriel by the Romulan Government with an additional allegation thrown in by ... [ 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 » ]

Email issues
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Friday, October 1st, 2010 @ 09:29pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi All,

Just to let you know, I'm not receiving emails from DS5 at the moment ... or rather I am, but with a lot of delay - I just got one today that was posted on Wednesday!

I am checking the website, but my apologies if I am delayed ... [ Read More » ]

Arrgh1 no internet!
Posted by Alderman Yolanthe Ibalin on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 @ 11:52am
Category: Out of Character

Hi

I've lost my internet at home, and the ISP isn't sure why so I'm not sure when I'll be up and running again. I've managed to get out to a wifi spot today, but as I can't guarentee i can do that very often, I'm going to go LOA ... [ 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 » ]

Quartley Nominations
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 @ 11:29pm
Category: Out of Character

From Rear Admiral TheleK Uvar:

Hi Gang,

Hows things.. hope you all have had a great summer and that autumn will be even greater. Yes.. uni, school, and work will be back to normal.. as is the weather and traffic here.. (Holland that is).

So on to some business, we now accepting nominations ... [ 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 » ]

Judgement is now LIVE
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 @ 09:47pm
Category: Simm Announcement

MISSION
As of midday today, the new mission, Judgement is now current.
Station Day is 35 (SD35)

If you have a post that you would prefer in "Judgement", if you are not able to change it, send an email or PM to either the XO or myself.

Interlude will be closed in ... [ Read More » ]

Timelines / Announcements
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, September 13th, 2010 @ 11:06pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi Folks.
I just want to re-iterate what Notty requested in her news item.
"I'm going to have a nag and ask people to make every effort to put times on their Judgement posts."


I have been reading all the Timeline works that Notty has been doing and the timelines are to be ... [ 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 » ]

NEW MISSION
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 @ 01:39pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Good afternoon DS5ers.

We are about to open up SD35 on which the new mission will begin!

Our initial posting time-frame will be the morning of SD35 ... and it will be a busy one!

An away team will be on their way to assist the citizens of Feltor Prime as a ... [ Read More » ]

brad@speednet.co.za ; bradley.mccall-peat@supersport.co.za
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Friday, September 10th, 2010 @ 12:50am
Category: Out of Character

Can the owner of these email addresses, please update your account to a single email address as these are being bounced.

Captain Tasha Tahir ... [ 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 » ]

Moving on to the new mission
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 @ 09:42am
Category: Simm Announcement

OK folks,

I have offiially closed the mission UNITY and will shortly open our new mission JUDGEMENT.
I will keep INTERLUDE open for another week or so while we wrap up everything that happens before SD35 ... and there is still quite a lot to happen!

Judgement will then begin on SD35. ... [ Read More » ]

Moving on to the new mission
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Friday, August 27th, 2010 @ 08:29pm
Category: Simm Announcement

OK folks,

The time has come to think about moving on to the next mission, proper. If you have any outstanding posts that MUST be included in the mision UNITY then you have twenty four hours to get them out. After that I am going to close this mission.

We will ... [ Read More » ]

Mourning
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 @ 07:52pm
Category: Out of Character

It is with regret, that I wish to pass on our condolences to Andy (Jarred Wallace), whose Grandfather pass away this morning.

Our best wishes go to Andy, Amanda & their family at this sad time.

Mark ... [ Read More » ]

Unity
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 @ 11:18am
Category: Simm Announcement

Morning all!

If anyone has any outstanding posts for the mission titled 'Unity' would you please get them posted by Friday. After that I am going to close off that mission as we prepare to move onto our new mission proper.

Once our new mission begins I will also close off ... [ 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 » ]

JP Anyone?
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, July 26th, 2010 @ 08:46pm
Category: Out of Character

The title says it all! I really want to write something but I haven't the motivation for a solo post at the moment.

If anyone would like to JP with me please drop me a message and we'll try and kick something off. :)

Louise ... [ Read More » ]

Its that time of the month again!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 @ 02:27pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Not only are we approaching the end of the month, we are approaching the end of our mission Unity, and our character development-mission, Interlude that has been keeping us entertained for the last few weeks.

If there is anyone that you would like to nominate for an award for July, or ... [ 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 » ]

Welcome Aboard!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Monday, July 5th, 2010 @ 06:23pm
Category: Simm Announcement

I'd like to extend a warm welcome to William who plays D'Vaeban tr'Dharvanek who has joined the Romulan Consulate as Senior Ambassador (el'Llairhi). I'm sure that this will be blisfully confusing for some of you ... where does that put Isha? I hear you ask.

Allow me to clarify. ... [ Read More » ]

Party time!
Posted by Commander Isha t'Vaurek on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 @ 08:38am
Category: Simm Announcement

Dear all,

As you may have read, Isha is throwing a party at the Box of Delights to celebrate Rianni t'Khellian-Monteros becoming a citizen of the Romulan Star Empire and a member of the House Khellian.

If anyone would like to be invited to join the JP (of the ceremony if ... [ 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 » ]

Inactivity
Posted by Cardassian Gilnn Denat Meran on Monday, June 14th, 2010 @ 07:51pm
Category: Out of Character

Sorry for my late inactivity everyone. My login details were... absent. Fortunately with the help of the XO we came to the conclusion that we had the wrong details altogether! So may i say a big thankyou to XO for her help =)

Sam (Denat Meran) ... [ 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 » ]

Leaving
Posted by Lieutenant Ryan Milarno on Sunday, June 13th, 2010 @ 07:21pm
Category: Out of Character

Hi Guys,

Lately I have had a lot of time to think, and after 7 years of simming, I have come to the decision that I will no longer participate in the simms that I am in, this is a very hard decision, I love star trek and writing but ... [ 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 » ]

Misposted posts!
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, May 31st, 2010 @ 02:13pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Please ignore the posts '... secrecy' parts one and two.

Not sure how they were posted but they are not due until after a couple of other posts.

Louise ... [ 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 » ]

Unity and Interlude
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 @ 01:50pm
Category: Simm Announcement

The mission ‘Unity’ is still underway, so don’t forget to do your bit, but to allow our creative spirit to thrive a three month period (sim time) immediately following Unity is now open for posting in the mission ‘Interlude’ - this mission is open for posting from today, so anything ... [ 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 » ]

Keeping Count
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 @ 02:27pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Ok, just so I can keep count for my character Commander Gabriel:

Klingons:
Ambassador
Former Spy/Assassin

Cardassians:
Ambassador
Garrison Commander
Head of Internal Security

Romulans:
Ambassador
Second-fiddle Ambassador
Head of Internal Security

Starfleet:
Ever-vigilant Head of Security


Lemme know if I've got the current list correct for the current embassies.

:)
... [ 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 » ]

New Romulan onboard
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 @ 05:37am
Category: Simm Announcement

So the Rommies got a new security guard???

Wow! This should be interesting!

Welcome aboard! ... [ 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 » ]

Short LOA
Posted by Commander Karen Villiers on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 @ 07:43am
Category: Out of Character

Just to let you all know that I have a busy weekend and I'm unlikely to have time to post until Sunday at the earliest - so I've given myself a short LOA.

Apologies to those waiting on me for JPs/replies to PMs - I'll catch up as soon as possible. ... [ 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 » ]

Hey Everyone (read please)
Posted by Lieutenant Mathew Totti on Monday, March 8th, 2010 @ 08:30am
Category: Out of Character

Hey all it's me the new guy.
How are you all ? Good i hope.

Well Im settled in now thanks to you all and am enjoying posting with you guys.
If anyone i mean anyone wants to do a JP with me just start one with me if I havn't met you ... [ 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 » ]

Mission Notes
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 @ 02:07pm
Category: Simm Announcement

I am looking for a volunteer, to keep a tab on the posts using mission notes, so that we have a diary of events.

The job will entail a quick revision of the post with a timestamp and then putting them in chronological order.

Basically:

SD17 06:05 Is that the time - Krealia ... [ 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 » ]

Timeline
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 @ 02:22am
Category: Simm Announcement

To try to keep things in perspective as we head into the mission in full, can we keep the current timeline to:
SD17 04:00 - 12:00
Anything prior, can you please mark it as a BACKPOST.


In this timeline we have:

The Ambassador Class Maquis ship on approach. Gabriel leading this.
The clean up of ... [ Read More » ]

New Blood
Posted by Lieutenant Mathew Totti on Friday, February 12th, 2010 @ 07:38am
Category: Out of Character

Hey guys I only just saw your news items.

I'll take this time to first welcoming me into your family!
And to say a bit about myself and then my previous positions:
Well I'm now 15 I live in NZ, Loved Star Trek since the day I was born!(And most Sci Fi)
Im looking ... [ 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 » ]

RE: Is there MORE BLOOD??
Posted by Alderman Dorian Gabriel on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 11:45pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Welcome aboard, just a little heads up.

Some of our posters are from other countries, by "other countries" I mean not America. Therefore certain words are spelled differently than here in the states.

enquire vs inquire

colour vs. color

Fair warning, my web browser's spellcheck goes by American spelling and grammar, so don't be ... [ Read More » ]

New is Spreading
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 11:06pm
Category: Simm Announcement

http://obsidianfleet.net/index.php?option=news&task=viewarticle&sid=1106 ... [ 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 » ]

Y! Group
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 @ 05:41pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Is there anybody aboard now, who has NOT signed up to the Y! group?

If not, why? Can you please let me know MAIL ME

... [ 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 » ]

2 new players
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 @ 12:38am
Category: Simm Announcement

I am glad to announce the arrival of 2 new players to DS5, both in civilian positions.

Yolanthe Ibalin, who will opening a new restaurant / Gambling zone / Den of inequity on the station, so please, give her bar a visit and spend a little time (and Latinum) at your ... [ 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 » ]

Timelines
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 @ 12:55pm
Category: Simm Announcement

With the new mission, UNITY, were all over the place with the timeline, so to try and clarify:

We are on SD16 and currently in the timeline UP TO 20:30


Free posting up to 18:00
00:00 - 18:00 - Setting the scenes (USS Montana / Planet Manouvers/Maquis/Followers of the Founders)
18:00 - 20:30 - ... [ 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 » ]

Happy Holidays!!
Posted by Lieutenant JG Taleria von Alesk on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 @ 02:02am
Category: Out of Character

Hey,
I, your friendly Romulan Counselor, has prepared a monologue for the new year and the holidays. If you dont like it................. I'll think of something. Without further or due here it is!!

We are the men and women who play the officers and crew of the Federation Space Station Deep Space ... [ 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 » ]

Next mission is Up!!
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Monday, August 31st, 2009 @ 01:23pm
Category: Simm Announcement

OK, we have now moved onto the next mission.
We are currently at SD14, which is the prelude to the new mission, which will begin in earnest on SD15 using the mission plan on the main screen.
SD14 is going to be FREEPOST, so there is no time limit but ... [ 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 » ]

Heres the link again
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 @ 12:12am
Category: Out of Character

I got a message that the link didn't work for someone, so here it is again.

http://go-underground.net/ghostfleet/index.html
or Click here ... [ Read More » ]

Kept under wraps
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jarred Wallace on Friday, August 21st, 2009 @ 03:35pm
Category: Out of Character

While some of you are aware of this, most are not. I have been attempting to persuade OF (with alot of help) to grant us a new garrison ship. I've decided that you all should have a chance to vote on the final design, Yes I did use ... [ 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 » ]

Ranks and positions
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 @ 12:39am
Category: Simm Announcement

Folks, I must stress a number of things in regards to Deep Space Five.
There are rules to follow and though I am not a person to stringently enforce rules, some recent events have made me look at how the station is run.

I draw your attention to the "Chain of Command" ... [ 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 » ]

Weiltzer Corp Databases
Posted by Chief Executive Officer Johan Weiltzer on Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ 05:24am
Category: Out of Character

I will be updating the Weiltzer Corp Databases in the near future to show each class of Weiltzer Corp vessel and their specs, as I develop them. I am not good with graphic design, so anyone willing to help create images of the respective vessels, please contact me. ... [ 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 » ]

Timeline, posts and awards
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 @ 11:24pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hey folks.
Its been a busy month and we're doing great!

This weekend, I am moving the timeline to Station Day 9, so if you have any posts for SD8, get them up!!

Awards:
There was a spattering of awards this month, and thanks to all who voted in the OOC Forum Poll for ... [ Read More » ]

And so it comes to pass
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 @ 11:21pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Hi all.

It give me pleasure to announce a new Assistant Operations Officer, John Dernoncourt, who joins us today.
So log in and welcome our new player with a little interaction!

The keen eyed among you, may have also noticed the addition of an administration Officer, Chris Morgans, so say "Hi" to him ... [ Read More » ]

TIMELINE - SD9
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 @ 03:36pm
Category: Simm Announcement

Good people of DS5!
I have just seen the second post for SD9

Can I remind you, that the timeline is SD8 up to AND including MIDNIGHT.

Please DO NOT post anything for SD9 yet, this timeline will begin probably next month, giving some breathing space for the USS Sarek to return to ... [ 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 » ]

Multiple posts
Posted by Captain Tasha Tahir (NPC) on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 @ 08:51pm
Category: Website Update

Just a quick note people, I have just increased the number of maximum authors from 8 to 15!
So don't worry when you suddenly see the choice of writing with 15 others.

Mark ... [ 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 » ]