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
Ensign Emilynn Dove Operations Officer USS Firebird
The Ensign is a dynamic presence in and out of the story, writing truly outstanding posts while constantly helping others. She is the type of player the who raises up everything about the sim.
Most Posts
Commander Jonathan Grayson Executive Officer USS Washington
For writing 11 posts.
Most Improved
Ensign Kitiuas Thenis ie-Jia’anKahr Science Officer USS Sunfire
The Ensign returned from LOA with a bang, complete with excellent posts and plot twists. It was as if she had never left.
Rookie of the Month
Lieutenant JG Thalek zh’Vareth Chief Medical Officer USS Sunfire
New new CMO dove straight in with complex medial storylines. An amazing entrance–that’s how it’s done.
Recruitment
None this month.
Don’t worry, we’ll be back to your regularly scheduled host next month.
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
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.
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
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
It’s high time we recognize some of the truly amazing simming and online role playing that makes this fleet a special place–a place where people join and stick around.
Congratulations to all of our latest award winners below!
The Special Commendation Medal is awarded for achievement above and beyond the call of duty at the crewmember level.
Special Commendation Medal
Awarded to Lieutenant Owen Woodhouse of the USS Firebird for outstanding role playing. A charter member of the Firebird, he has done it all from writing for a variety of characters to introducing meaningful plot twists to setting up other players to take the lead. A master recruiter, he has brought in four players new to simming and has one Recruitment award win.
Awarded to Lieutenant Commander Rhiana t’Aegis of the USS Firebird for outstanding role playing. A member of the Firebird since shortly after its founding, the detail and nuance of her writing is second to none. She has contributed to multiple post awards and has also been a key leader in managing the ship’s website and teaching and training newer players.
Awarded to Commander Dean House of the USS Sunfire for outstanding role playing. One the remaining transfers from the Sunfire-Liberty sim swap, he continues to be an integral part of the crew. An excellent all around writer, he totals 9.61 awards, good for 15th place all-time, which includes 0.92 Best Posts, 3.18 Funniest Posts, 1 MVP, and 1.5 Recruitment awards.
Awarded to Commander Samantha Howard of the USS Washington for outstanding role playing. A superior simmer in all respects, she has won 5.23 Best Posts, 3.7 Funniest Posts, two Most Posts, and two MVPs, which are part of a grand total of 14.93 total awards, good for sixth place all-time. She simultaneously leads while filling in the gaps.
Awarded to Commander Kevin Lance of the USS Chuck Norris for outstanding role playing leadership. Recently stepping up to the Executive Officer role, he has not missed a beat. Mentoring others while leading high quality collaboration, he currently ranks 9th all-time with 13.4 total awards–an impressive stat line that includes 2.2 Best Posts, two Funniest Posts, seven Most Posts, and two MVPs.
Awarded to Commander Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” of the USS Wayfarer for outstanding role playing leadership. As the Wayfarer’s longtime Executive Officer, he expertly guides both experienced and novice players in working together to creatively advance the plot. He has totaled 2.96 monthly awards across his career that has seen the Wayfarer more than make its mark.
Awarded to Commander Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen of the USS Sunfire for outstanding role playing leadership. As the Sunfire’s longtime Executive Officer, he always knows just what is needed–an update to the website, help to a newer player, or a witty plot twist. He currently ranks 13th all-time with 11.54 total awards, which includes five Most Posts and three MVPs.
Awarded to Captain Michael Murphy of the USS Montana for outstanding role playing leadership. Since promoted to Commanding Officer, he was the prototypical Executive Officer during his long tenure in the position. Winning a variety of awards–0.25 Best Posts, 0.5 Funniest Posts, two MVPs, and two Recruitment awards–he did all the big and little things that mattered.
The Command Excellence Medal is awarded for achievement above and beyond the call of duty at the sim Commanding Officer level.
Command Excellence Medal
Awarded to Captain Akeno Misaki for commanding the USS Wayfarer from 2020 through today for a remarkable 52 total months in command thus far. Known for beginning and facilitating wildly imaginative missions, she has taken home 2.24 Genesis awards and 2.81 Best Posts within her 5.17 total awards. She sets the standard for the modern Commanding Officer.
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Cmdr. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Cmdr. Mark Johnson & Lt. Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok & Lt. Rania Bhatti CO / XO / CSTO / CMO / CFCO / CC USS Wayfarer
One has said that it’s hard to bring whales back into the foreground since the last time they were brought into Trek, but here we are, breaking new ground yet again.
Genesis
Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Lt. Owen Woodhouse & Lt. Soto Gantt CO / COO / ACEO USS Firebird
A nice start to what will be a great mystery that the crew no doubt jumps into.
MVP
Lieutenant Kaelen Voss Damage Control Specialist USS Firebird
He wrote 6 outstanding posts this month. High quality writing plus participation on different platforms is a quick way to stand out while growing into a position. Well done!
The crew of the Firebird again showing that when you mix in all the talent on a sim, the teamwork really does show and shine, well done.
Funniest Post
Cmdr. Jennifer Baldric & Cmdr. Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen & Cmdr. Jenna Ramthorne & Lt. Cmdr. Aurora Vali & Ens. Aubrie Fox MA / XO / CFCO / CC / TO USS Sunfire
with two talented writers contributing to the first post of a mission, you know it’s going to be a ride.
MVP
Commander Samantha Howard Chief Medical Officer USS Washington
The Washington’s CMO has a knack for posting just the right thing at just the right time, and for encouraging players outside the game to keep them inspired.
Not only the usual Most Posts winner, but a clear case showing that quantity doesn’t mean the quality goes down.
Best Post (Joint Post)
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Lt. JG Runa Suruga & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Cmdr. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Cmdr Mark Johnson & Lt. Ileah & Lt. Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok & Lt. Justin Specter CO / ACOO / XO / CSTO / CMO / Y / CFCO / CIO USS Wayfarer
