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Monthly Awards: March 2026

Best Post (Single Author)

Ensign Emilynn Dove
Operations Officer
USS Firebird

For “The Awakened Connection”

A very well written, authentic feel to a story that is drawing you into something gingerly–setting a tone for the mystery and where the story may lead.


Best Post (Joint Post)

Capt. Rhenora Kaylen & Cmdr. Jennifer Baldric & Cmdr. Jenna Ramthorne & Cmdr. Dean House & Lt. Cmdr. Thriss Kla’ren & Lt. JG Jacob Rosen & Lt. JG Rowan Hale & Lt. JG Olivia Voight & Lt. JG T’Lar & Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Lt. Cmdr. Rynn Upland
CO / MA / CFCO / 2O / CEO / COO / CMO / MO / C / CSS / ACEO
USS Sunfire

For “Vadia Part IV – Doing the Time Warp, Again”

Multiple authors put in alternative perspectives from different locations, yet it still comes together as one showing of great teamwork and cohesion. 


Funniest Post

Lt. Cmdr. Deanna Celes & Lt. Imik S’Niohun & Ens. Janelle Barett & CPO Aaron Geiger
ACOO / CSTO / SOO / EO
USS Washington

For “Bushwacked”

Just because you’re in the middle of a firefight, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a little dry humour.


Genesis

Captain Dick Sprague
Commanding Officer
USS Albion

For “How do you do it?”

A classic start from a classic Captain. Let the games, or should I say, let the writing begin with a wide array of directions their mission can go. It’s going to be a good one.


MVP

Lieutenant JG Rowan Hale
Chief Medical Officer
USS Sunfire

Twenty-two posts in just his second month onboard. He has also been a driver of several consequential joint posts.


Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 24 posts.


Most Improved

Ensign Janelle Barett
Strategic Operations Officer
USS Washington

The young Strategic Operations Officer had a wonderful month and showed real growth as she tied for for the ship’s lead in posting and was part of two other nominations.


Rookie of the Month

None this month.


Recruitment

Marine Captain Emily Janeway
Marine Commanding Officer
USS Albion

She recruited a new crewmember who is already posting!


Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet

A futuristic, three-tiered podium with black and red bases, each displaying the Independence Fleet logo in large white letters. The top tier features the fleet's logo, a stylized star with a purple hue, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The podiums sit on a checkerboard floor, giving the scene a modern, sleek look.

Monthly Awards: October 2025

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

A futuristic, three-tiered podium with black and red bases, each displaying the Independence Fleet logo in large white letters. The top tier features the fleet's logo, a stylized star with a purple hue, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The podiums sit on a checkerboard floor, giving the scene a modern, sleek look.

Monthly Awards: September 2025

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