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Admiralty Unit Citation
Greetings all,
As of today, 4 October 2011, the USS Arizona has been awarded the Bravo Fleet Admiralty Unit Citation. What this means, basically, is that the powers that be (excluding myself because I wasn't aware we'd been nominated until the vote suddenly cropped up) have selected our great simulation…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Tue Oct 4th, 2011 @ 3:36am
Category: Commendations
A few things
greetings everyone,
i'd like to take a few minutes to say a few things before we get into the 'meat and potatoes' of our current mission. first and foremost i would like to apologize for my silence in the last few weeks. for those unaware of the happenings of my…
Author: Lieutenant Colonel Anastasia DeVries
Posted on: Tue Aug 16th, 2011 @ 7:20pm
Category: Out of Character
Joint Posts!
I'd love to do JPs as backposts with anyone Julia hasn't met yet. I'd also like to do JPs with any NPCs you may want to write for as Julia gets to know the enlisted crew.
Hit me up! (or I'll catch you once I get an idea for something)…
Author: Senior Chief Petty Officer Julia Neral
Posted on: Sun Aug 14th, 2011 @ 3:26pm
Category: Out of Character
New Player
Hi All
Please join me in welcoming Travis aboard, he will be playing ENS Nathan Davis, our newest engineer. We can expect him to arrive aboard the Arizona via a backpost this week. Let's make him feel welcome!
- Spots
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aral Aix
Posted on: Sat Aug 13th, 2011 @ 11:19am
Category: Sim Announcement
Player Resignation
As of this message, Lt. Sylvari has decided to leave us. While the character hasn't been with us long, both her and the player have made an impact. It is hoped that they will return to us, either as Sylvari or another character later. We wish Luke luck!
-The Curmudgeon
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sat Aug 6th, 2011 @ 8:44am
Category: Sim Announcement
New Player
Hi All
Please join me in welcoming Anna who will be playing SCPO Julia Neral our new Language Specialist/Chief of Boat.
- Spots
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aral Aix
Posted on: Tue Aug 2nd, 2011 @ 8:40am
Category: Sim Announcement
The Order of Meritorious Service (Six Months)
Just a quick message to inform you guys that Lieutenant Serran, our own Mike Lecorps has stuck with us for six months! While he's been off and on these days, he has made an impression on this simulation and his longevity is appreciated. Congrats!
-The Curmudgeon
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Tue Aug 2nd, 2011 @ 4:30am
Category: Commendations
New Player
Hi All
Please join me in welcoming Brenda to the Arizona; she'll be portraying LTJG Shoshanah Sima, our new Head Nurse. Brenda is a wonderful player and some ten years ago she patiently taught a 14 year old me how to do PBEM RPG, so I'm thrilled to be playing…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aral Aix
Posted on: Wed Jul 27th, 2011 @ 3:46pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Mission 3: Too Close for Comfort Commendations
Lieutenant Xylia Lischka, during the course of the mission, has shown herself to be a dynamic character in all aspects of the commission of her duties. Her contributions to the overall plot have been incredibly insightful, showing us the internal struggles, personal tribulations, and interpersonal relationships that make her a…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Fri Jul 15th, 2011 @ 4:25pm
Category: Commendations
It's that time of the year!
Hello folks,
This is your grumpy but friendly neighbourhood Doc speaking. All those who've not had physicals since your arrival, please be so kind to get your hineys down to the Dungeons, alternatively known as Sickbay, for a checkup. Since there's me and there's Doctor Greyeyes Callai, you have your…
Author: Lieutenant Torrna Maliya MD
Posted on: Fri Jul 15th, 2011 @ 11:10am
Category: Out of Character
New Player
Hello All
Please join me in welcoming another player, Slagar who will be portraying CDR William Harmon, our new Strategic Operations Officer. He will be joining us in character when we rendezvous at Starbase 900. So, let's make him welcome!
- Spots
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aral Aix
Posted on: Fri Jul 15th, 2011 @ 7:26am
Category: Sim Announcement
Episode Participation; Too Close for Comfort
All,
With the mission coming to its end, I have taken the liberty of issuing the Mission Participation Ribbon to each of you. Because there will be no shore leave between now and the next mission entitled 'Tomorrow's Arizona', I am going to do the unorthodox and issue the various…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Thu Jul 14th, 2011 @ 3:57pm
Category: Commendations
New Player
Hi All
Please join me in welcoming Jonathan who will be portraying LTJG Reittan Ral, our new Counselor. The addition of Mr Ral completes our senior staff. He will be joining us in character when we rendezvous at Starbase 900. So, let's make him welcome!
- Spots
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aral Aix
Posted on: Thu Jul 14th, 2011 @ 12:17pm
Category: Sim Announcement
The Order of Meritorious Service (Six Months)
Hey folks, we have yet another 6 month member of our little group, who is;
Lieutenant Xylia Lischka
Ms. Lischka has been with us for the long haul, and has done some pretty good things for us. We're happy to have had her aboard and look forward to another 6…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Mon Jul 11th, 2011 @ 8:21am
Category: Commendations
The Order of Meritorious Service (Six Months)
Greetings all,
Round two of the Order of Meritorious Service award. This time around, we honor the following people for their dedication!
Lieutenant Xishaal Idrani
Major Jake Harper, formerly Lieutenant Commander Aiden Roberts
These two have been a staple part of our crew, without whom our story might not have…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sun Jul 10th, 2011 @ 4:42pm
Category: Commendations
New Players
Hello All
Please join me in welcoming three excellent new players to the Arizona. I am thrilled that my first official duty as Second Officer is such a pleasant one.
ENS Andrexi Callai (played by Ed) who has already joined us as a Medical Officer. Judging by his posts thus…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aral Aix
Posted on: Fri Jul 8th, 2011 @ 5:34am
Category: Sim Announcement
Resignation
Hey, everyone.
I have to face the reality, Eldon is pretty much a failed experiment, a dud.
Some characters write themselves, others are sheer struggle to animate.
I like Arizona. She's a class act with a good storyline.
You are some of the most refined narrative writers I've ever seen…
Author: Petty Officer 2nd Class Eldon Solus
Posted on: Wed Jul 6th, 2011 @ 1:17pm
Category: General News
The Order of Meritorious Service (Six Months)
Greetings all!
As the end of the month is rapidly approaching, there is a matter of business that must be addressed, namely longevity awards! Yes, that's right, there are members of the crew who have served a whopping 6 months with the Arizona continuously (LOAs not withstanding). These individuals were…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sat Jun 25th, 2011 @ 3:28pm
Category: Commendations
Purple Heart Awardees
During the final battle of Mission 2: Renegades, it was written and is a matter of simulation canon that several of our player characters and player controlled NPCs received injuries serious enough to send them to sickbay. Because they risked their lives in the service of the Federation, it is…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Thu May 5th, 2011 @ 4:39pm
Category: Commendations
Mission 2: Renegades Promotions
Major Anastasia S. DeVries has, during the length of her tenure aboard the USS Arizona, shown herself to be a constant fixture aboard the simulation. Her tireless efforts to get people involved in the missions at hand, her creativity in everything she has undertaken to date, and her tireless need…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Thu May 5th, 2011 @ 4:31pm
Category: Promotions
Mission 2: Renegades Commendations
Ensign Marcus Schenk has, through his short stay aboard the USS Arizona, distinguished himself as a proactive player throughout the course of Mission 2: Renegades. His determination to be involved in the various aspects of the mission, coupled with his drive to reach out to other players aboard the ship…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Thu May 5th, 2011 @ 4:14pm
Category: Commendations
A Happy Holiday
Good Evening Everyone!
I just wanted to extend to all of you a Happy Easter and Passover Holiday to everyone who celebrates it as the evening of mingling with family hopefully comes to an winding end. :) I wish you all a safe and joyous time with your loved ones.…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aiden Roberts (KIA)
Posted on: Sun Apr 24th, 2011 @ 4:48pm
Category: General News
Several Announcements!
Hello everyone!
A few items of business to attend to, so don't mind the rambles. As I hope you've all seen by now, our Chief Operations Officer turned Acting Executive Officer has official, in the story-line, been given the job and promoted in character to the grade and rank indicated,…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Wed Apr 20th, 2011 @ 3:36pm
Category: Sim Announcement
XO on LOA
I'm taking an LOA to get some stuff together. This seems like a good time to do it, with a new mission getting together where Jack isn't needed as much. I hope to be back in a few weeks with some more creativity and motivation. See you guys then!
Author: Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Mantell
Posted on: Sat Apr 2nd, 2011 @ 1:42pm
Category: Out of Character
ELOA
Greetings, All.
Please put Eldon on ELOA until June 1st.
I shall be traveling a large portion of that time and rarely be online.
(So please don't feel offended if I don't reply to emails, PM's.)
Sorry for the quick dash shortly after joining.
This does appear to be a…
Author: Petty Officer 2nd Class Eldon Solus
Posted on: Fri Apr 1st, 2011 @ 1:50am
Category: Out of Character
Sorry
Sorry Folks, I hit the Wrong Button on that Post, I meant to hit the "Save" button, but I have been LOA for a while, due to work/moving and got a little over-enthusiastic with being back to posting.
Author: Lieutenant Dravic Rixx (MIA)
Posted on: Wed Mar 23rd, 2011 @ 5:46pm
Category: General News
Player's Choice Award
Hey all,
I've noticed that not many of you have nominated for this yet. I'd like to see some more votes on this so I can name a winner. I'll give you a few more days, but I'd like to see some proactivity here. Thanks in advance...
-The Impatient Curmudgeon
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Mon Mar 7th, 2011 @ 10:55am
Category: Commendations
And the nominees are
After all the nominations, these are your post of the month choices;
Imitation of Life, by Lieutenant Junior Grade Three of Seven
"A Laughing Failure", by Petty Officer Second Class Wally Ruiz
"97%", by S'anra
Now, you have the nominees, start submitting them for the post of the month! All…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sat Mar 5th, 2011 @ 4:06pm
Category: Post of the Month
It's that time again!
That's right, with the month being just about over, it's time to search those archives and select your choice for post of the month. All nominations should be made by the 5th of March, when voting shall begin. I look forward to seeing who you, the crew, feel put out…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sun Feb 27th, 2011 @ 3:39pm
Category: Post of the Month
Award Presentation
Lieutenant Commander Jonathon Mantell (Jordan) has, throughout the course of the mission, provided us with posts of excellent quality and depth that give us a good look into the inner workings of the character that is Jack. Never sacrificing his creativity in the face of brevity, he constantly strives to…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sun Feb 27th, 2011 @ 8:30am
Category: Commendations
Start of Shore Leave and other things
Greetings all,
As of the post 'Calling in', we are pretty much at the end of this first mission aboard the USS Arizona. I know there are a few more posts being worked on for the current mission, Hippocratic Hijacking. If you wish to finish them, I will leave the…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Sun Feb 27th, 2011 @ 8:16am
Category: Sim Announcement
Executive Officer's Report: February 2011
Executive Officer's Report
USS Arizona NCC-77021
Task Group Curtin, Task Force 93
December 27, 2010 through February 20, 2011
Command Staff Comments:
There's been a bit of lag on the mission in the last week or so. We started out strong, now let's finish this mission on a strong note.…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Mantell
Posted on: Sun Feb 20th, 2011 @ 12:53pm
Category: Simulation Reports
And the winner is...
"Handling Business, Bruce Lee style..."
This post received the most votes in the Post of the Month competition for the month of January! Congrats to JP (Lt. Roberts) with an honorable mention going to myself for wiping the floor with his naked ass. I would like to mention that 'That's…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Thu Feb 10th, 2011 @ 2:00am
Category: Sim Announcement
New Website Address!
Greetings everyone!
Just a quick note, our First Officer has finagled a custom domain address for us which is by far easier to remember. The old site is still valid, so if you've got that one bookmarked it'll still work and what have you, but this will be easier to…
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Thu Jan 6th, 2011 @ 1:47pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Quick Welcome
Hello all!
I'd like to send out a quick welcome to the new Chief Medical Officer, played by Ms. Katharyn King. Please make her feel welcome, and warn her about her new Captain, it's the least you can do... :P
Captain Curmudgeon
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Wed Jan 5th, 2011 @ 1:59am
Category: Sim Announcement
This Is No Christmas Sweater...
We have a new skin on our site, one that's a bit more personalized for our sim. You can see it while logged out now, and if you wish to make this your own preferred skin, here's what you have to do. Click on Control Panel at the top, then…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Mantell
Posted on: Sun Jan 2nd, 2011 @ 11:44am
Category: Website Update
Happy New Year!
To the cast and crew of the USS Arizona, I bid you all a curmudgeonly Happy New Year. May it be prosperous and kind to you all!
-Mark M.
Captain Curmudgeon... I mean Cowell
Author: Captain Nathan Cowell MD
Posted on: Fri Dec 31st, 2010 @ 2:35pm
Category: Out of Character