All News
SF ID Update and Personal Subplots
Hey Guys,
So, I got the ID's updated [finally, I know ;P] in everyone's bios with the recent promotions and joins.
Something else I want to put out here is personal subplots. All our characters have a life off duty and things that affect them, a very good example is…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 8 November 2016 @ 22:50
Category: General News
Award for Commander Barstow
Hello all
It gives me great please to announce that Commander Barstow has received the Outstanding Commander Award for his continuing work as our brave and fearless commander.
On behalf of the crew, Congratulations!
Lieutenant Melody Jones
Second Officer / CFCO
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Monday 7 November 2016 @ 22:25
Category: General News
New Counselor
Hey All,
Please join me in welcoming our new Counselor, Lieutenant Caleb Mitchell, coming to us from the USS Hera! With his arrival I will be slowly wrapping up my NPC for departure after the current plot. Welcome, Lieutenant!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 6 November 2016 @ 18:46
Category: General News
Obsidian Fleet Service Citation
Please join me in congratulating the following crew on receiving the Obsidian Fleet Service Citation!
Obsidian Fleet Service Citation
Awarded to a member of the crew who has served with the ship for at least 6 months. This award is non-cumulative.
Lieutenant Commander Cale Llewellyn
Lieutenant Melody…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 29 October 2016 @ 18:17
Category: Sim Announcement
New Fighter
Hey Guys,
It has taken a bit, however, I am pleased to announce that we now have a new fighter approved for use in OF. That is the Phoenix Class Fighter. The specs are not on the OF web site, however, you can find them here:
http://uss-merlin.com/index.php/sim/specs/2
These will replace…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 22 October 2016 @ 01:18
Category: General News
Merlin Milestone
Greets All,
So, I just wanted to share this with you. Merlin opened on April 14 of this year and we posted our first log April 25. That means that October is our 6 month milestone for the sim!!! You guys are outstanding simmers and I love the way we…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 12 October 2016 @ 16:18
Category: General News
My Absence
To the crew of the USS Merlin,
I want to apologize for my absence this past week. My "little brother" and his new bf showed up out of the blue Tuesday and have been here all week. It was a surprise to me. I promise that I am working on…
Author: Commander Cale Llewellyn DSci
Posted on: Monday 10 October 2016 @ 16:30
Category: General News
Incoming Hurricane
Hey Guys,
With the hurricane coming in on the south-east US everyone is battening down the hatches, even prompting the evacuation of recruits at Parris Island. If you are going to be affected by this hurricane and you have to go quiet for a little bit we will not remove…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Thursday 6 October 2016 @ 03:00
Category: General News
New Job
Hey Guys,
I've gotten a new job that I've started training for. So, my replies to things are going to most likely just be at night (though I'll try in the afternoon too). This has been what I've been trying to do anyway, just reply in the evenings (early morning…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 4 October 2016 @ 23:01
Category: General News
FallFest 2016!!
In 2016 Obsidian Fleet will host the annual Ongoing Worlds online convention, FallFest!
Ongoing Worlds has teamed up with Obsidian Fleet to host this year’s festivities for the FallFest convention on Saturday 12 November 2016!
We believe that Obsidian Fleet will be a great host and we can provide the…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 28 September 2016 @ 19:01
Category: General News
One More
Hey Guys,
One more promotion to add to this month's list:
Lieutenant j.g. Saveena Tillatix:
Promotion: Lieutenant
Congratulations Lieutenant!
The Command Team
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 24 September 2016 @ 01:05
Category: Sim Announcement
Awards!
Greets All,
The Command Team has been talking and we would like to tell y'all how impressed we are with everyone (we say that a lot, but only because it's true :D). We have been watching and we are proud to present the following awards:
Lieutenant Commander Cale Llewellyn:
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 21 September 2016 @ 22:02
Category: Sim Announcement
Current Timeline
Hey All,
The timeline is getting kind of muddled :). So, here's the major events:
MD7-
Faced off with the Romulans and Vulcans
Sent Away Team to the asteroid and retrieved 3 sleepers
Crew returned to the ship
MD8-
1- Sleepers are in sickbay
2- Debrief has been called (interrupted…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 21 September 2016 @ 04:16
Category: General News
Promotions and a Milestone
Hey Guys,
So, as we've progressed we are now getting to where promotions are starting :D. I just want to make a note for promotions, until they happen in character [are logged with one of the command team] they are only official OOC unless we tell you otherwise, sometimes the…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Wednesday 21 September 2016 @ 00:27
Category: General News
Obsidian Fleet Forums
Hey All,
Something I just want to put this out there. While we have entered a passive recruitment mode, we are still accepting applications but are not actively saturating the community with adverts, I do keep an advert on the Obsidian Fleet Forums to keep our name out there. Something…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Sunday 18 September 2016 @ 19:34
Category: General News
New Uniforms
Hey Guys,
The command team discussed updating the current uniforms, it seemed to be about when the newer uniforms seem to enter service (2390's-2400's). So, we decided on the STO Odyessey uniform. Along with that, just to kind of give us our own "brand," I've added the Star Trek Renegades…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 17 September 2016 @ 05:47
Category: General News
NPC's
Hey Guys,
So, as we grow I know we're going to be getting more NPC's, which is great :D. As you start thinking about NPC's, though, there a few things we need to keep in mind:
First, if you put up an NPC please, please do not leave their bio…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 September 2016 @ 18:59
Category: General News
Mission Notes
Hey Guys,
One more thing, the mission notes have been updated. Give them a look and let us know if you have any questions :)
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 September 2016 @ 01:15
Category: General News
Last Week
Hey Guys,
As I'm sure a couple of you guys noticed I was a bit inconsistent last week with my activity. I was down sick, though I tried to at least keep up with my tags, though a bit slow. I'm back now, though.
I want to take a minute,…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Saturday 10 September 2016 @ 00:52
Category: General News
Growing Again :-)
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant JG Martin Landau, our new Chief Strategic Operations Officer. Welcome Aboard!
Sam
Author: Captain Melody Jones
Posted on: Wednesday 7 September 2016 @ 01:17
Category: General News
Growing, Growing
Please join me in welcoming Crewman David Scarlet, our new Master-at-Arms! Welcome Crewman!
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 30 August 2016 @ 07:26
Category: General News
My Lagginess
Hey Guys,
I want to apologize for my slowness on the logs the last few days. Long story short I had a major disappointment that kind of threw me off my game for a minute, but I'm squared away again again :). I'll get caught up on everything I haven't…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Monday 22 August 2016 @ 18:27
Category: General News
We Grow Yet Again!
Hey All,
Please join me in welcoming Lieutenant JG Eleena our new Chief Security/Tactical Officer! Welcome, Lieutenant, we have cookies in the lounge :P
Andrew
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Friday 19 August 2016 @ 04:31
Category: Sim Announcement
Crew Awards
Hey Guys,
A few awards have gone out in the last month, so, I wanted to recognize those players. Normally I like doing this in character after a plot, but, during this first plot I figured we'd give them as we saw them :):
Lt. jg. David Tan - Most…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Tuesday 16 August 2016 @ 07:39
Category: Sim Announcement
Unit of Merit Gold
Hey Guys,
The monthly unit of merit awards are in and we took the gold this time!
Gold
USS Merlin, TF72
I am beyond proud to nominate the USS Merlin for the award this month. Once again, they have shown what a crew working together can achieve. Earlier in the…
Author: Captain John "Apollo" Barstow, M.D.
Posted on: Monday 15 August 2016 @ 19:06
Category: Sim Announcement