All News
Mission Update
Hi Guys
I've extended the completion date for "A Road with no turns" to Friday 16/06/17, but I'll be starting the next JP tomorrow. This will be "The death and birth of a star". This is the next part of the mission.
There will be a group JP for all…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 12 June 2017 @ 23:34
Category: General News
Rating Change
Greets All,
I know it's been awhile since you've heard from me, but, I had to be away for some RL issues. I am slowly coming back and getting back in the game, though Melody will continue to head this plot :)
Now, my first announcement is we have gotten…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 June 2017 @ 17:49
Category: General News
A Sign off of the times
Hi all
You may have notice that on some JP's that are close to being completed, a date for final tags and sign offs has been added.
This is so we don't get stuck waiting for one or two final tags to be completed so the Jp can be posted…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Tuesday 6 June 2017 @ 17:34
Category: General News
Mission Update
Hey Guys.
The current Mission JP is coming along really well.
After the JP "A Road with no turns" The Merlin will be en route to the Lazarus Star, the next point of interest on the itinerary. This will give the opportunity for people to get some personal JP's and…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 5 June 2017 @ 21:50
Category: General News
Mission Update
Current Mission JP - The Perez nebula
The Merlin has entered the Perez nebula, previously uncharted by the federation to find the wreck of an ancient Starship.
An away team has been sent over to investigate and have discovered the ship is the USS Merlin.
Next JP - A Road…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Sunday 4 June 2017 @ 13:20
Category: General News
Whats happeneing
Hey guys
We've been contacted by the Commander of the USS Fearless, another ship in the Obsidian fleet. Together we are working on a recruiting drive and possible future joint missions.
Mission notes will be posted shortly for the current mission so everybody knows what's expected of them during the…
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Saturday 3 June 2017 @ 15:44
Category: General News
Baby due
Hi All
I don't know whos aware but the writer who plays Melody (Sam) and I are due to have our first child in the next couple of weeks. I apologise for me being a bit quiet lately but I have been struggling with SPD, a fair amount of pain…
Author: Commander Caroline Miller
Posted on: Monday 3 April 2017 @ 08:43
Category: General News
An Apology
Hey Guys,
I feel I owe everyone an apology. I have spent the last day or two trying to write this and not sound like I'm giving excuses But, over the last few weeks I i know I have dropped the ball with pretty much everything. Without going into to…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 11 March 2017 @ 00:33
Category: General News
Site and New Mission
Hey Guys,
The site is back up :D.
With that I have put up our new mission:
The Perez Nebula
The Merlin, now rested after an emotional shakedown, is now leaving port. The path set by the former chief science officer and conn officer is one that will allow them…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 10 February 2017 @ 23:36
Category: General News
Bronze Unit of Merit
Hey All,
We have received another Bronze Unit of Merit!! You guys are all an awesome crew, I love simming everyone :D
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 22 January 2017 @ 04:43
Category: General News
Muster Call and Personnel Changes
Greets All,
I hope everyone had a great holidays! I know it's been quiet, however, the 7th was our return date. I have seen a few log replies starting to trickle in over the last few days, however, this is a call to all Merlin simmers! This week is going…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 10 January 2017 @ 06:07
Category: Sim Announcement
Happy New Year's!!
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 1 January 2017 @ 04:23
Category: General News
Happy Holidays!
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a happy holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanakah, Kwanza, Yule (a few days ago) or another celebration enjoy and I wish everyone the best! You guys are an amazing group and I'm proud to know all of you
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 24 December 2016 @ 03:19
Category: General News
New Task Force
Hey Guys,
Merlin has been reassigned to Task Force 21 and Task Group 21A the "Defenders" there. The reason for this move is because I have been selected to take over as the Task Group Commander there! There will not be much change in the sim other than maybe occasional…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 20 December 2016 @ 00:49
Category: Sim Announcement
We can break stuff again!
Hey Guys,
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Etain McLaughlin, our new Chief Engineer :D. The Lieutenant comes to us with a wealth of experience. Feel free to go back to breaking stuff...err, I mean, welcome Lieutenant ;D
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 18 December 2016 @ 23:27
Category: General News
Bronze Unit of Merit and Upcoming End of Year Awards
Hey Guys,
First, it is my pleasure to announce that the Merlin has won another Unit of Merit! We were awarded the Bronze this time:
The USS Merlin has been an oak for TG72B during the transition of a new TGCO coming in. Captain Barstow has managed…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 14 December 2016 @ 16:30
Category: General News
Sim Rating
Hey Guys,
As I put in the last announcement we are considering a sim rating adjustment. The command team has discussed it and we decided to take the next step and get crew input before we make a formal request. The rating we looking at is 15+:
“15+” – May…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 December 2016 @ 21:10
Category: General News
Time Off Reminder
Hey Guys,
Just a quick reminder that the end of this week, 17DEC, will be our 2 week break for the sim. We'll be coming back on 0JAN2017. During that time the crew IC will be on vacation, you can log under Intermissions. While no logs will be required during…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 December 2016 @ 20:37
Category: General News
Current Plot
Hey Guys,
So I have decided we're going to just call the first plot done and end it. I start a new job tomorrow (for real, not just maybe lol) so that'll likely come Saturday or Sunday. However, the personal subplots can be kept going. There is also a mission…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 30 November 2016 @ 18:50
Category: General News
Congratulations
All crew, this is Lieutenant Commander Cale Llewellyn,
Our dear Commander is now longer our commander for he is NOW a Captain. Please join me in congratulating CAPTAIN John "Apollo" Barstow, MD. It is LONG overdue and well deserved :)
Author: Commander Cale Llewellyn DSci
Posted on: Wednesday 30 November 2016 @ 02:30
Category: Sim Announcement
Captain Promotion
Hey Guys,
Just wanting to pass on this announcement :D
For the last six months, this Commanding Officer has served with pride and distinction, building his simulation up to what you see today, a great bunch of players enjoying their writing and working together as a team, and…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 30 November 2016 @ 01:45
Category: General News
Live Chat Session Quick Reference Guide
Hey Guys,
I have created a quick reference guide for the celebration live chat sim. You can find it here:
http://uss-merlin.com/index.php/wiki/view/page/25
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 20 November 2016 @ 21:22
Category: General News
First Annuel Merlin Holiday Celebration
Greetings,
The USS Merlin would like to invite you to its first annual holiday celebration! This celebration will include virtual food and drink, fun as well as a promotion and awards ceremony that all CO’s will be invited to participate in to award all crew who can make it from…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 19 November 2016 @ 22:18
Category: Sim Announcement
Holiday Simming
Hey Guys,
The holidays are coming up quick with the US Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanksgiving is on the 24th, so, no logging will be required between 22NOV-27NOV.
Then from 17DEC-07JAN2017 no logging will be required. We'll have this plot wrapped up probably just after Thanksgiving and from there we'll put…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 9 November 2016 @ 23:53
Category: Sim Announcement
Updates Complete
Hey Guys,
I have finally gotten all the updates completed, including adding everyone to the video :D. Also, keep an eye out for our holiday schedule to be sent out by the end of this week, which will including not only logging information for the next 6 weeks, but also…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 9 November 2016 @ 19:40
Category: General News