Aurther Winters, Author at Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: December 2025

Posted on January 31, 2026 | by Aurther Winters | 1 Comment

Welcome to Snowmageddon 2026!

Best Post (Single Author)

Commander Rosa Coy
Assistant Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For “DS9 and Back Again – The Silencing of Jexa”

A great post that fits right in with Trek and Sunfire lore.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis & Lt. Zub Enel & Staff WO Firax & PO3 Thyra Kevensdotter & CWO B’Rala Of House Seeth
CO / CSTO / ACSTO / MA / RO / RO
USS Firebird

For “Circle the Wagons”

What an ensemble post with great writing!

Funniest Post

Captain Mira Rodale Lance & Commander Kevin Lance & Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

For “Dinner and Thanksgiving”

The holiday may be a little late (like this announcement), but the post still hits all the right notes.

Genesis

Captain Mira Rodale Lance & Commander Kevin Lance & Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

That’s how you start a mission! I can’t wait to see where it goes.

MVP

Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Firebird

She does it month in and month out: writing outstanding posts, collaborating on the mission, planning for the future, recruiting, and managing the Discord channel. Well done!

Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 13 posts.

Most Improved

Lieutenant Imik S’Niohun
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Washington

Returning from an LOA, she jumped back in with the crew with some great writing that she’s already well known for.

Rookie of the Month

Lieutenant Devin Hadenbeer
Infiltration Specialist
USS Firebird

The new Infiltration Specialist wrote an amazing character, has been a joy for the crew to sim with, and has already positively influenced the ship’s culture.

Recruitment

Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Firebird

Due to her work and diligence, the Firebird has welcomed two new players to the sim.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: November 2025

Posted on December 29, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | Leave a Comment

Just in time for me to start the December awards. Happy new year!

Lieutenant Zub Enel
Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Firebird

For “Starfleet 1st Day – Snake Belly”

An excellent post that explores the reasons we wear the uniform, as opposed to how we wear it and react to it.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Lieutenant Aubrie Fox & Captain Michael Murphy
Chief Security Officer / Commanding Officer
USS Montana

For “Prisoner, thy name is Mudd”

When you bring a Legendary character into the mix, and help write him as grounded with the rest of the crew, it leads to a great realistic story.

Funniest Post

Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
Chief Medical Officer
USS Chuck Norris

For “Ow…”

A nice ironic look at Klingons and how absurd things can be when you take it to the exact opposite of how a culture should act and be treated leads to the laughs.

Genesis

Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis & Cmdr. Jörgen Leed & Lt. Cmdr. Elias Ford & Lt. Hank Solomon & Lt. Jackson Smith & MCPO Harris Zim & Cmdr. Elizabeth “Beth” Boyle
CO / CSTO / CDO / CMO / CSO / CIO / CB / XO
USS Firebird

For “An Unwelcome Visitor”

This is just a great classic beginning to a Star Trek story. The suspense, multiple different views to a problem, and best of all, a problem that needs to be addressed and a high level of urgency.

MVP

Lieutenant JG Kate Kono
Intelligence Officer
USS Washington

The Intel Officer was outstanding from start to finish showing a wide range of emotion in her writing.

Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 18 posts.

Most Improved

Ensign Kit Thenis ie-Jia’anKahr
Science Officer
USS Sunfire

The Science Officer returned to the Sunfire after a short break and slid effortlessly back into action with 7 excellent posts.

Rookie of the Month

None this month.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: October 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | 1 Comment

Ensign Gianna Djokovic
Tactical Officer
USS Firebird

For “The Hinge Still Squeaks”

An excellent narrative that feeds into the mission.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Mira Rodale Lance & Cmdr. Kevin Lance & Lt. Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

For “Aftermath”

One of those great posts where each character shines through.

Funniest Post

Lieutenant Aubrie Fox & Lieutenant Dezkar Veen
Chief Security Officer / Chief Engineering Officer
USS Montana

For “Friend or Foe”

Star Fleet isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.

Genesis

Chief Petty Officer Lu’vrenn Zhuraal
Boatswain
USS Firebird

For “Anomaly: Human Rituals”

A great start to the mission!

MVP

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

The posting machine continues to power the Sunfire.

Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 30 posts.

Most Improved

Chief Petty Officer Aaron Geiger
Engineering Officer
USS Washington

The Engineer built off his Rookie of the Month win with continued superior performance in both quality and quantity.

Rookie of the Month

None this month.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: September 2025

Posted on October 29, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | Leave a Comment

Petty Officer 3rd Class Thyra Kevensdotter
Security Officer
USS Firebird

For “Anomaly: Daddy Issues”

A fantastic post about family, and how ones’s words can be better than a weapon.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Cmdr. Jennifer Baldric & Cmdr. Dean House & Ens. Kitiuas Thenis ie-Jia’anKahr & Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
MA / CTO / SO / CSS
USS Sunfire

For “Team DS9 pt4”

Action, suspense, and putting main characters in jeopardy, with explosions of course.

Funniest Post

Ens. Kasm & Cmdr. Samantha Howard & Lt. Imik S’Niohun
RO / CMO / CSTO
USS Washington

For “Standing Guard”

A somewhat absurd situation where taking your orders a little too literally can lead to ridiculous yet understanding situations.

Genesis

Captain Shran dh’Klar
Commanding Officer
USS Washington

For “Two Mysteries”

Distress call, unknown planet, let the games begin.

MVP

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

A posting machine, both solo and joint posts. I am in awe.

Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 39 posts.

Most Improved

Ensign Kitiuas Thenis ie-Jia’anKahr
Science Officer
USS Sunfire

Kit returned from leave with a bang, jumping straight into the mission and getting elbows deep in it.

Rookie of the Month

Chief Petty Officer Aaron Geiger
Engineering Officer
USS Washington

A new player who chose an enlisted rank, and barely had a full week yet had multiple posts and is fitting in well with the rest of the crew.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: August 2025

Posted on September 30, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | 2 Comments

Ensign Helle Leed
Biologist
USS Firebird

For “Anomaly: The Flame Remembers”

Written so well it’s like you’re there.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Rhenora Kaylen & SCPO Ronson Mitchell & Cmdr. Jenna Ramthorne & Cmdr. Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen & Lt. Cmdr. Aurora Vali & Lt. JG Ngaza & Ens. Kitiuas Thenis ie-Jia’anKahr & Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
CO / Y / CFCO / XO / CC / CSOO / SO / CSS
USS Sunfire

For “Looking Deeper”

It’s a symphony of collaboration.

Funniest Post

PO3 Thyra Kevensdotter & Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Ens. Emilynn Dove & MCPO Harris Zim
RO / CO / OO / CB
USS Firebird

For “Fool Me Once”

I definitely wanted to read this one more than once.

Genesis

Capt. Mira Rodale Lance & Cmdr. Kevin Lance & Lt. Cmdr. Awal Kronnelti & Lt. Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CSTO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

For “And then there was”

A great way to start the next chapter.

MVP

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

She has been an absolute powerhouse this month with a great mix of solo and joint posts while simultaneously wrapping up one mission and setting up the next.

Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 11 posts.

Most Improved

Lieutenant JG James Phoenix
Tactical Officer
USS Washington

Coming off a non-stop action month, he somehow still found a way to step it up with some truly outstanding posting.

Rookie of the Month

Ensign Fiona Flores
Communications and Operations Officer
USS Montana

She jumped right into joint posts with multiple crew members, improving both the quality and quantity of the ship’s posts. She has just the right recommendations to improve the story–a welcomed addition!

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: June 2025

Posted on July 24, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | 1 Comment

Ensign Emilynn Dove
Operations Officer
USS Firebird

For “Courage to fly”

Excellent, hits all the right notes.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Mira Rodale Lance & Cmdr. Kevin Lance & Lt. Cmdr. Awal Kronnelti & Lt. Tracey Walker Jr & Lt. Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CSTO / CEO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

For “What in the World?”

Now that’s a Chuck Norris post.

Funniest Post

Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Cmdr. Dean House
CSS / CTO
USS Sunfire

For “Dinner and Some Drinking”

Up to trouble on the Sunfire.

Genesis

Capt. Alex Shepard & Cmdr. Mei Irizaki
CO / XO
USS Eminence

For “Genesis”

It literally is Genesis.

MVP

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

In addition to keeping the Sunfire’s engine room tidy, the consistent top notch writing and and comic relief are something to behold.

Most Posts

Ensign Emilynn Dove
Operations Officer
USS Firebird

For writing 9 posts.

Most Improved

Lieutenant Ánderijá “Rija” Rautajärvi
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer
USS Washington

In his first full month, he has continues to impress with strong and collaborative posting that advances story while also being very interesting and full of character development.

Rookie of the Month

Ensign Kasm
Security Officer
USS Washington

Coming aboard as a new player is tough, even more so when you are playing a new and unique species, but here is Ensign Kasm showcasing exactly how it’s done.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: May 2025

Posted on June 26, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | Leave a Comment

Lieutenant Ánderijá “Rija” Rautajärvi
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer
USS Washington

For “Elbow Room”

A great introduction and look at how a new officer might interact with their new crewmates.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis & Lt. Zub Enel
CO / CSTO / ACSTO
USS Firebird

For “The Needs Of The Many”

A nice collaboration and well written story.

Funniest Post

Capt. Mira Rodale & Cmdr. Kevin Lance & Lt. Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

For “Play time”

Given the temperature outside, it seems appropriate to have some fun in the Sun.

Genesis

Captain Malcom Llwyedd & Lieutenant Commander Elias Ford
CO / CMO
USS Firebird

For “Denied Dominion”

A very intriguing start to a new mission.

MVP

Commander Rhiana t’Aegis
Second Officer
USS Firebird

The Firebird’s 2O stepped up her participation in May as acting XO. In addition to advising the CO on sim matters, she played a valuable role in crew OOC discussions. She is an indispensable member of the sim.

Most Posts

Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington

For writing 10 posts.

Most Improved

Lt. Cmdr. Callie Raven-Grayson
Chief Counselor
USS Washington

The Washington’s Counselor had an excellent month, taking events from the prior mission and turning them into an opportunity for excellent character development for both herself and others. She also finished #2 on the sim in total posts.

Rookie of the Month

Lieutenant Ánderijá “Rija” Rautajärvi
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer
USS Washington

The Washington’s new Engineer recently joined, and though only aboard for the final week of the month, she has already shown outstanding writing and collaboration in solo and joint posting.

Recruitment

Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington

Recruited one new player who won two fleet awards in her first month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: April 2025

Posted on May 21, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | Leave a Comment

Commander Jörgen Leed
Chief Diplomatic Officer
USS Firebird

For “A Fragile Peace”

A great post, well written with a very heavy introspective look at the situation of diplomacy.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Lt. Ayana Hillis & Cmdr. Jonathan Grayson & Lt. Cmdr. Callie Raven-Grayson & Lt. Inara Senn & Lt. JG James Phoenix
ACSTO / XO / CC / CSO / TO
USS Washington

For “Superior Weapons and Tactics”

There is no better place than being trapped in a jail cell to flesh out characters and add some dread and suspense.

Funniest Post

Capt. Michael Murphy & Lt. Cmdr. Steve Ryan & Lt. Aubrie Fox & Lt. Kestra Ral & Ens. Leela
CO / XO / CRO / CSO / RO
USS Montana

For “Potential Problem”

This gag and trope has been used many times before, and probably many times after, but a piece of equipment that we know, but no idea what it does is going to get a laugh out of me every time.

Genesis

Capt. Rhenora Kaylen & Cmdr. Jenna Ramthorne & Cmdr. Dean House
CO / CFCO / 2O
USS Sunfire

For “Fungus Amungus”

A very promising start to a new mission with some unexpected turns right out of the gate. Mystery and intrigue are surely close behind.

MVP

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

A dependable and a brilliant writer who always knows how to add dimensions and depth to the story.

Most Posts

Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington

For writing 12 posts.

Most Improved

Ensign Abigail Gordon
Nurse
USS Firebird

Ensign Gordon helped bring the Firebird’s last mission to a close. She’s also been finding her way around the ship, writing well, and has plans to add new NPCs to the complement.

Rookie of the Month

None this month.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: March 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | Leave a Comment

Lieutenant Commander Rhiana t’Aegis
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Firebird

For “Grounding Herself”

A well written post that really brings forth how memories can help us look inward.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Lt. Cmdr. Deanna Celes & Cmdr. Jonathan Grayson & Lt. Cmdr. Shoniara T’ghann-Travis & Lt. Inara Senn & Lt. JG Kate Kono & Lt. JG James Phoenix
ACOO / XO / ACMO / CSO / IO / TO
USS Washington

For “Wonderland”

Bringing in a sleeper ship. Well we all know where this is heading…

Funniest Post

Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
Chief Medical Officer
USS Chuck Norris

For “Shots fired”

Blending action with a good sense of pace and humour.

Genesis

Captain Malcom Llwyedd & Lieutenant Commander Elias Ford
Commanding Officer / Chief Medical Officer
USS Firebird

For “Standing on the Edge”

A great start to what will definitely have a healthy dose of some entertainment, while also looking and dealing with much darker and deeper issues.

MVP

Lieutenant Commander Aurora Vali
Chief Counselor
USS Sunfire

The Sunfire’s Chief Counselor stepped up beautifully to help run the mission she crafted. She is an invaluable asset to this crew and the fleet.

Most Posts

Commander Jonathan Grayson & Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
Executive Officer / Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington / USS Chuck Norris

For writing 7 posts.

Most Improved

Lt. Cmdr. Shoniara T’ghann-Travis
Assistant Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington

With an all-around great month, she set herself apart with her leadership on the medical side of the cadet mission.

Rookie of the Month

None this month.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

Monthly Awards: February 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025 | by Aurther Winters | 2 Comments

Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris

For “Taken”

A great post, lots of mystery, with possible hidden agendas and trying to get rid of the one person seeking to get to the bottom of things.

Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Michael Murphy & Lt. Cmdr. Steve Ryan & Lt. Kestra Ral & Lt. Stuart Mann
CO / XO / CSO / NO
USS Montana

For “The Best Laid Plans…”

Great writing all together, and good to see species that were mentioned before making a comeback, all with betrayal and commerce in the background.

Funniest Post

Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Cmdr. Dean House
Computer Systems Specialist / Second Officer
USS Sunfire

For “The Jig is Up”

A continuation from last month–the good times and writing keep rolling.

Genesis

Capt. Mira Rodale & Lt. Cmdr. Awal Kronnelti & Lt. Betaras K’ner
CO / CSTO / CMO
USS Chuck Norris

For “Days to come”

Trying to turn the Chuck Norris in for extensive upgrades? More comfort? Holorooms… this will surely lead to trouble.

MVP

Lieutenant Imik S’Niohun
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Washington

As the mission solidified, the Washington’s Chief Tactical Officer took the lead in the subplot, helping to guide events on the main storyline.

Most Posts

Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris

For writing 7 posts.

Most Improved

Lieutenant Inara Senn
Chief Science Officer
USS Washington

The Washington’s Chief Science Officer had a nice month trying to railroad the cadets in addition to being her usual misanthropic and funny self.

Rookie of the Month

Ensign Varin Maxim
Science Officer
USS Sunfire

The Sunfire’s new Science Officer leapt aboard with a bang and three posts in his first month.

Recruitment

None this month.

Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet