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: 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: February 2026

Best Post (Single Author)

Lieutenant JG Kate Kono
Intelligence Officer
USS Washington

For “Slipping the Hook”

Well written tension that harkens back to some great elements of not just TNG, but DS9 as well. Many different threads, characters, and a hidden plot make this an exciting and thrilling post.


Best Post (Joint Post)

Lt. JG Jek’Lar Son of Koss & Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Lt. Jackson Smith & Lt. Devin Hadenbeer & Lt. JG Hotaru Wymund
ACIO / CO / CIO / IS / IO
USS Firebird

For “Invasion: Intelligence Part 2”

Although this award is going to the second part of a two-parter, I highly recommend reading both! The weight on every character, every action, and the consequences of those actions reverberate throughout the story.  


Funniest Post

Lieutenant Betaras K’ner & Captain Mira Rodale Lance
Chief Medical Officer / Commanding Officer
USS Chuck Norris

For “Meeting”

One of the things that can work well when trying to make comedy out of a serious situation is the absurdity of it all, and this is that to a tee.


Genesis

Captain Malcom Llwyedd
Commanding Officer
USS Firebird

For “A Voyage Home”

A great start to a new story by expanding on the previous mission and dealing with its consequences.


MVP

Lieutenant JG Kate Kono
Intelligence Officer
USS Washington

For the second month in a row, the Washington’s Intel Chief provided a flurry of creative material, both solo and group, and even managed to not only be the W’s top poster for the month, but involved in every single nomination! That’s an MVP!


Most Posts

Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire

For writing 18 posts.


Most Improved

Commander Samantha Howard
Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington

The Washington’s CMO had multiple contributions that advanced the plot extremely creatively, and at times, comically as well.


Rookie of the Month

Lieutenant JG Rowan Hale
Chief Medical Officer
USS Sunfire

The Sunfure’s new CMO came in with a bang, immediately posting and integrating into the crew.


Recruitment

Commander Dean House
Second Officer
USS Sunfire

Commander House supercharged the Sunfire’s ranks by recruiting an epic three new players!


Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet