News: General News
New writer
Hi All
I'd like you all to join me in welcoming aboard Lieutenant JG Rylov Carter who is joining us as the new squadron leader.
I hope they enjoy writing with us.
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 16 March 2021 @ 13:59
Category: General News
Update to the Sim rules
Hi all.
Hope everyone is ok. Just letting you all know there has been an update to the sim rules:
Sim Rating
Whilst this SIM is 18+ rated, it is not acceptable to post graphic sexual content that would easily be classified as erotica.
Acceptable content:
- Sexually implicit but…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 16 March 2021 @ 13:56
Category: General News
New writer
Hi guys
I'd like you to join me in welcoming onboard our new Gunnery Sargent, Alexander Beck who will be joining the SFMC 47th Force Reconnaissance Group.
I know everyone will make him feel right at home here on the Merlin and I hope he enjoys writing with us.
Sam…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 16 February 2021 @ 16:29
Category: General News
New writer
Hello all
Would you join me in welcomming Lieutenant Zoey Hawkins onboard the Merlin who will be our new chief scince officer.
I hope they enjoy writing with us.
Sam
Captain Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 18 January 2021 @ 07:32
Category: General News
Crew Signitures
Hello all
You may start adding your crew signatures to the bottom of joint posts again. This will be official when the new mission kicks off but, if you want to start adding them now, that's fine.
They can be found in the Wiki. I've updated them. If anyone wants…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 20 December 2020 @ 17:01
Category: General News
New Fleet
Hello all
Well, we have had our official welcome to our new home, Zodiac Fleet. I've had to do some editing on the site to make it ready for the transition. There are one or two things to sort out still but hopefully, they will be dealt with soon.
I…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Wednesday 16 December 2020 @ 15:59
Category: General News
Christmas Announcement
Hey Guys
Well, It’s nearly the end of the year and it’s been… let’s say a challenging year. But here on the Merlin at least we’ve kept producing some brilliant Jp’s and interesting developments in both plots and characters.
A big thank you to everyone for keeping the post count…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Thursday 10 December 2020 @ 15:56
Category: General News
The Next Mission
Hi guys
Here is the summary for our next mission, A Cry from the Darkness:
After a desperate plea for help, the USS Merlin is dispatched to Calder Prime with much needed medical supplies and equipment. An unknown disease as broken out due to contamination of the water supply and…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Thursday 10 December 2020 @ 15:54
Category: General News
Sim Retirement
Hey Guys
It's with some sadness that I have to announce that Andrew, who wrote Captain Barstow and Major Richard 'Wolf' Johnson has decided to retire from Simming.
I hope you all join me in wishing him all best and he knows if he ever wants to come back, the…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 6 December 2020 @ 15:50
Category: General News
Mission Completed!
Hey all
After successfully defeating the planet killer and making some new friends, our first joint mission with the USS Andromeda has come to an end. A big thank you to both crews for making this a big hit and what will no doubt be the first of many joint…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Thursday 3 December 2020 @ 16:31
Category: General News
Monthly Sim report
Hey guys
Just wanted to say a great big thank you for all your hard work this month. Just put up the sim report and it was brilliant. A SPC of 85.9. That is amazing. Let's keep the momentum going.
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 29 November 2020 @ 18:12
Category: General News
New Mission
Hey guys
So the new mission has gone live this evening. I've started a big JP with everyone in but there's no rush at this point.
The Merlin is approaching the Solar system.
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Saturday 28 November 2020 @ 18:33
Category: General News
End of year awards
Hello all
It's coming up to the end of the year and I'd like to get some awards posted for everybody's great work through some very difficult times. Please could everyone have a think and come up with some nominations for awards so I can get them in for December.…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 23 November 2020 @ 07:50
Category: General News
New Mission
Hey all
Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for continuing to make this a great simm. The current mission is wrapping up nicely and the new mission will be kicking off shortly.
For our Ameican writers, hope you have a great Thanksgiving :-)
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 15 November 2020 @ 10:36
Category: General News
An Addition to the crew
Hello all
I'd like to welcome aboard Lieutenant JG Nir’anyar who is joining us as our new medical assistant. I know that you all will make them feel welcome and I hope they enjoy writing with us.
Sam
Melody Jones CO
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Wednesday 28 October 2020 @ 18:22
Category: General News
Monthly Sim Report
Hey Guys
Just published the monthly sim report. Another great month, 43.4 standard posts. Thanks to all, you rock!
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 29 September 2020 @ 17:13
Category: General News
New Crew memebers
Hello all
Would just like to announce two new crew members joining the Merlin
Lieutenant Michael Sevmet, engineering specialist and Lieutenant Mathias McPhee, Chief Science Officer.
I would like to welcome them both onboard and I hope they enjoy writing with us.
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 29 September 2020 @ 16:54
Category: General News
Return of a familiar face
Hello all
I'm happy to announce the return of David Scarlet who will be assuming the position of Master at arms.
Please join me in welcoming him back and I look forward to seeing many joint posts.
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 9 August 2020 @ 12:53
Category: General News
Monthly Sim Report
Hi all
Today I published the monthly sim report and I'd just like to a big thank you say to everyone for contributing this month and let's keep the momentum of this mission moving forward.
Standard posts this month = 62.5
Number of mission posts – 18
Number of Personal…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Friday 31 July 2020 @ 17:12
Category: General News
Awards
Hello All
Just like to announce some awards that have been given out this month:-
To Lieutenant Commander Marbim Rejal - Most Improved Player of the Month:
This writer has shown continued improvement in their style and quality of their joint posts.
and
To Lieutenant Hayley Godding - Captains Personal…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Wednesday 29 July 2020 @ 16:47
Category: General News
Crew member departure
Hello everyone
It’s my duty to inform you all that Howie who writes Doctor Michael Ki has decided to leave the Merlin due to real life issues. We wish him well and there is always a place for him should he decide to return.
In the mean time, until a…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 27 July 2020 @ 15:37
Category: General News
Milestones
Hello all
I'd just like to bring to your attention to some milestones that have been reached:-
Commander Sav'ena Tillitix has now reached their 4-year anniversary for writing on the Merlin for and Lieutenant Commander Marbim Rejal has written with us for 2 years.
A hearty congratulations to you both…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Thursday 23 July 2020 @ 06:35
Category: General News
Awards for July
Hello all
I was looking at the crew awards (as it's been some time since any were bestowed) and would like to know if anyone has any nominations crew members for awards, most notably the crews choice award which is decided by the whole crew.
I would like these to…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Thursday 23 July 2020 @ 06:24
Category: General News
Promotion
Hi all
Just want to say congratulations to our First Officer Marbim Rejal on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Sam
Melody Jones
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Friday 17 July 2020 @ 19:12
Category: General News
News Update
Evening all
Keeping you all informed. The site was updated to the latest version of Nova.
Also, a Word count has been introduced in Obsidian fleet. This is to level the playing field for posting numbers. You may have noticed a new entry on completed posts showing a word count…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 12 July 2020 @ 18:55
Category: General News