The 2023 Tournament of Simulations (aka ToS) were finally announced yesterday, and continuing our tradition of excellence, IDF took home three more awards! Congratulations to the Captains and crews of the USS Firebird, USS Sunfire, and USS Wayfarer. In fact, the USS Firebird was the #1 sim overall for the entire tournament Well done!
It was another performance for the ages from all of you! Look for the 2024 tournament to be announced soon.
Commander Jörgen Leed
Chief Diplomatic Officer
USS Firebird
A great post, well written with a very heavy introspective look at the situation of diplomacy.
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.
Capt. Michael Murphy & Lt. Cmdr. Steve Ryan & Lt. Aubrie Fox & Lt. Kestra Ral & Ens. Leela
CO / XO / CRO / CSO / RO
USS Montana
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.
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.
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.
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
For writing 12 posts.
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.
None this month.
None this month.
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet
Lieutenant Commander Rhiana t’Aegis
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Firebird
A well written post that really brings forth how memories can help us look inward.
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…
Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
Chief Medical Officer
USS Chuck Norris
For “Shots fired”
Blending action with a good sense of pace and humour.
Captain Malcom Llwyedd & Lieutenant Commander Elias Ford
Commanding Officer / Chief Medical Officer
USS Firebird
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.
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.
Commander Jonathan Grayson & Lieutenant Betaras K’ner
Executive Officer / Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington / USS Chuck Norris
For writing 7 posts.
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.
None this month.
None this month.
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet
Petty Officer 1st Class Baris Demir
Quartermaster
USS Firebird
A great post about the struggles that one can have with their own identity and where they belong in Starfleet.
Capt. Michael Murphy & Lt. Cmdr. Steve Ryan & Lt. Kestra Ral
CO / XO / CSO
USS Montana
For “Checking In”
When the Montana shows up and asks too many questions, the mystery begins, and so does the intrigue.
Cmdr. Dean House & Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Second Officer / Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For “Come On Join the Joyride”
A great back and forth, funny, but also heart-felt, and there is a great nostalgia when you add in WW2 planes.
Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Cmdr. Cynfor Rees & Cmdr. Siora Carberos & Lt. Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis & Lt. Cmdr. Jörgen Leed & Lt. Owen Woodhouse & Lt. Gale Deekros & Lt. Hank Solomon & Lt. Jackson Smith & Lt. JG Zub Enel & Ens. Emilynn Dove & Crewman Thyra Kevensdotter & Cadet Senior Grade Abigail Gordon
CO / XO / CEO / 2O / CDO / COO / SO / CSO / CIO / SIO / OO / RO / N
USS Firebird
The entire crew coming together to get the start of a mission off with a bang! Depth, intrigue, and off to the Gamma Quadrant, I can’t wait to see where it heads to!
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
It was almost a foregone conclusion that he would win something this month with his hands in nearly every Washington post. Great work, excellent overall plot, and strong character development for himself and everyone else because of him.
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
For writing 9 posts.
Ensign Emilynn Dove
Operations Officer
USS Firebird
Participated in four joint posts. She is continually seeking to become a better writer, takes advice well, and makes excellent changes. Still passionate about simming, she has seen an incredible improvement in the last few months.
None this month.
Commander Mashiro Munetani “Shiro”
Executive Officer
USS Wayfarer
Hot on the recruitment trail for both the Wayfarer and the fleet, actively seeking new players.
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!
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.
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.
With a distinctly medical theme this month:
Commander Samantha Howard
Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington
Short, but with massively vivid description.
Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Cadet Senior Grade Abigail Gordon & CPO Zenne Beddite
CO / Nurse / Head Nurse
USS Firebird
Great dialog and flow from Sickbay.
Lieutenant JG Benjamin “Ben” Dalton & Lieutenant JG Kate Kono
Intelligence Officer / Intelligence Officer
USS Washington
Out of control very fast.
Captain Rhenora Kaylen
Commanding Officer
USS Sunfire
For “Ramant”
Not a prototypical Genesis post, but I am more than intrigued.
Lt. Cmdr. Mark Johnson
Chief Medical Officer
USS Wayfarer
Besides frequently patching up the crew, he had some excellent writing.
Lt. Cmdr. Shoniara T’ghann-Travis
Assistant Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington
For writing 4 posts.
2nd Lieutenant Connor McQueen
Marine Executive Officer
USS Sunfire
Increased his posting with some great description.
None this month.
None this month.
Welcome to 2025!
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet
Crewman Thyra Kevensdotter
Security Officer
USS Firebird
Great dialog makes for a great post!
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
For “Delecita Asperelda (Part 2)”
A great ending for a two-parter.
Cmdr. Jonathan Grayson & Cmdr. Samantha Howard & Lt. Cmdr. Callie Raven-Grayson & Lt. JG Kate Kono
XO / CMO / CC / SCP
USS Washington
For “The Mirror & The Reflection”
This crew really knows how to write together, playing off each others’ strengths and setting the stage for the next section.
Capt. Mira Rodale & Cmdr. Kevin Lance & Lt. Cmdr. Awal Kronnelti & Lt. Tracey Walker Jr & Lt. Betaras K’ner
CO / XO / CSTO / CEO / CM
USS Chuck Norris
For “Guess Whose Coming to Dinner?”
A great start for a mission that can be taken in many different ways.
Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire
A sterling example of when quality and quantity meet. Her invaluable postings took the sim to the next level this month.
Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire
For writing 18 posts.
Lieutenant Imik S’Niohun
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Washington
Produced excellent contributions in every post she participated in.
Ensign Eiren Readil
Nurse
USS Sunfire
Brand new to simming, he participated in 2 joint posts.
None this month.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet
Lieutenant Kaelen Voss
Damage Control Specialist
USS Firebird
For “Farewell to the Lenox Hill”
A very well written, heartfelt post.
Lt. Cmdr. Deanna Celes & Cmdr. Jonathan Grayson & Lt. Cmdr. Callie Raven-Grayson
ACOO / XO / CC
USS Washington
For “What Now?”
Solid! Much like the mighty Oak tree, solid as solid can be!
Cmdr. Jenna Ramthorne & Lt. Cmdr. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Cmdr. Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen & Cmdr. Dean House & Lt. Cmdr. Thriss Kla’ren & Cmdr. Jennifer Baldric
CFCO / CSS / XO / CTO / CEO / MA
USS Sunfire
For “Something to Write Home About”
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.
Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Lt. Owen Woodhouse & Lt. Soto Gantt
CO / COO / ACEO
USS Firebird
For “Atmospheric Pressure Light Indicator”
A nice start to what will be a great mystery that the crew no doubt jumps into.
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!
Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris
For writing 24 posts.
Lieutenant Commander Thriss Kla’ren
Chief Engineering Officer
USS Sunfire
The Sunfire’s Chief Engineer returned from a short break to find the Borg onboard and Engineering being invaded. The rest was writing genius.
Ensign Emilynn Dove
Operations Officer
USS Firebird
Brand new to simming, she jumped in with 3 completed joint posts in her first month. She clearly loves Trek and is so eager to learn and participate.
None this month.
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet
Lt. Soto Gantt
Assistant Chief Engineering Officer
USS Firebird
An excellent post of overall story telling.
Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Lt. Cmdr. Rhiana t’Aegis & Lt. Cmdr. Jörgen Leed & Lt. Tor Ezzo & Lt. Ceilidh Parsala & WO Arlan Harlan & Lt. JG T’Kuvo
CO / CSTO / CDO / FCO / TS / ACEO / EO
USS Firebird
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.
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
When you’re writing for a mission called Lost in Space, you know there is going to but a good little but of fun.
Captain Shran dh’Klar & Commander Jonathan Grayson
Commanding Officer / Executive Officer
USS Washington
For “Shadow Games”
with two talented writers contributing to the first post of a mission, you know it’s going to be a ride.
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.
Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris
For writing 20 posts.
Lieutenant Commander Aurora Vali
Chief Counselor
USS Sunfire
Kind hearted, consistent, and always showing respect and integrity, the Sunfire’s Counselor is truly a pleasure to have onboard.
Lieutenant Gale Deekros
Science Officer
USS Firebird
A fantastic writer with three new posts in short order, also active and engaged on Discord!
Lieutenant Owen Woodhouse
Chief Operations Officer
USS Firebird
He brought in two new fantastic writers in one month, and one is brand new to simming.
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet
Lieutenant JG James Phoenix
Tactical Officer
USS Washington
For “Forget Me Not”
Good character work, and it’s nice to see a different change in pace with times.
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Cmdr. Raelyn Mckenzie
CO / XO / CSTO
USS Wayfarer
Excellent teamwork showing on this one, well done.
Commander Jenna Ramthorne
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire
For “Laying Down a Mutual Friendship”
Some great humour mixed in with some serious elements. A good balance of both.
Capt. Malcom Llwyedd & Lt. JG Randolf Forst & Lt. JG Hopkins Cobb & Ens. Helle Leed & Ens. Winston Hubblestone
CO / ACSO / SO / B / SO
USS Firebird
I am a big fan of seeing these posts being made with such creativity and skill and when not done by just the CO or XO; I know there is a lot of trust as well as imagination and hard work put into this one.
Lieutenant Inara Senn
Chief Science Officer
USS Washington
The Washington’s Science Officer had a lot of fun this mission with the various scientific aspects, making the mission really feel like a deeply technical Trek episode for everyone else.
Lieutenant Commander Kevin Lance
Executive Officer
USS Chuck Norris
For writing 25 posts.
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
The Washington’s XO returned in full force and really showed how versatile he can be in a less prominent role.
None this month.
None this month.
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Independence Fleet