Just wanted to wish all the members of this ship a very happy Independence Day.

Have a good one!

Just wanted to wish my fellow Canadians a Happy Canada day today. Hoorah.

Hey! So I've neglected my welcoming duties....which is sad.. lol

Welcome to Ensign Vaya! Glad you are joining the Science Department! I do indeed look forward to working with you.

:D

I have made some crew changes.

Lt. Commander Marco has been put on inactive status until I hear from him. Until he returns, Dr. Ayala will be the senior officer and the one in charge of sickbay. She will be the current CMO until Lt. Commander Marco returns. I will make the changes on the personnel page to reflect that soon.

Also, as you have noticed, we have gotten a new science officer. Everyone please welcome aboard Ensign Vaya. I look forward to having her on board, and will be promoting her to Assistant Chief of Science in a few also.

I hope you all have a wonderful rest of the day. I look forward to posting more with you all.

Hey everyone...

I wanted to apologize...the post I just sent out was supposed to go out a week ago... but somehow it told me it posted, but it really saved...and didn't show up as saved until today. so technically it got eaten by the internet lol...

and I'm posting as best as i can, but there's really not much I CAN do... i'm trying to get people involved with me.


and, guys, POST WITH ME!! WHEE!! lol... we can do better than this, you know we can. Keli doesn't deserve a ship full of non-posters... but for me, when i'm in a position that i'm honestly waiting on people before i can go on, it doesn't help at all.

so, to everyone, i apologize for not keeping my end of it up....

I would like for everyone to welcome aboard Ensign Vaya. She is our new science officer.

Commodore Cori Slate

Commander Tazio Marco has received his first strike for not posting in two weeks. It will be removed in six months if he posts on a continous basis.

Firstly, I apologize for my lack of posting on the Excaliburs site.

Secondly, Keli is one of my closest friends and I will make it known now, to everyone here, that There isnt a thing I wont do for her to support her. She works her ass off to give each and everyone of you the chance to be a part of a community that thrives and grows on communication and enjoyment of being able to feel where you belong.

So I ask you to return the same curtousy by making the effort on your end so that all enjoy the sim and all benefit from the fellowship and comradary. You're all a Team, and there is no -I- in team. you work together or not at all, preferably together.

I hear good things about this ship, and would like to continue hearing such reports, because it speaks volumes for you to other RPG Sim groups out there. So please, Help Keli as she has helped you.

That is all.

Flt. Adm. Shaun Atkins
Cmdr. in Chief
Gamma Quadrant Headquarters

On behalf of the Admiralty of Gamma Quadrant Headquarters, and Admiral Shaun Atkins, I would like to announce the promotion of Captain Corrine Slate to

Commodore Corrine Slate.

Congratulations, and I do look forward to more hard work from you and the crew.

Admiral MaKayla Johnson
Vice Commander In Chief/GQHQ
JAG Chief
Starfleet Academy Commandant

Feel free to check your bios for recent awards. I am going to make a list of who has received what here also. So congratulations to all:

Ami: Antagonist, Prisoner, and NPC
Taz: Prisoner
Narim: Newcomer
James Lyden: Prisoner
Lissa: Prisoner and Good Conduct
Phoenix: Prisoner
Robin: Good Conduct
Rose: Newcomer
Lela: Recruitment, Captain’s Personal Merit, Silver Star

I am very proud of everyone for sticking by me on the Excalibur. You have all done a wonderful job, and I am proud to have you as my crew. Please keep up the good work. Awards will be going out soon.

kay, to start off, I think whoever sent that message to Keli owes her an apology. I myself felt personally offended by reading it, because I have been with the Excal for a LONG time.

Keli is, without a doubt, the BEST CO I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY 2 YEAR SIMM HISTORY!!!

She KNOWS how to get her people posting again, and when one idea fails, she tries another. Until she gets them posting, or she gets rid of the non-posters and gains new people.

I'm here to tell you that she has gone on an LOA a few times to jump-start this crew into posting...and when I've been out of ideas, her LOA has jumpstarted my ideas again. I've been with Keli from almost the beginning of the Excal.. I joined at the beginning of April 2006... when I joined OF. Lela was my first character, and the one that I've had the longest. I had other OF COs, but the other SIMMs quickly died within the first six or so months that I was on them.

When Keli has asked if people would follow her to another fleet, or be an independent ship, unnattatched to any fleet, I have faithfully followed her, and the Excal, no matter what. And I intend to stay with the Excal for as long as I can manage to stay! I've learned SO MUCH on the Excal, under Keli's direction.

Guys, Keli has worked so hard on this ship... some of you may not have any clue as to all the times she's kept us going. Even when her personal life is falling apart, she somehow magically finds ways to keep up with the ship, and keep us going. I can't imagine many other people being able to keep this SIMM together without dragging their personal life into it. Keli is THE BEST!!

and no, I'm not just saying that because I've been here forever or just because she got an angry letter from someone... it's because I know what has happened over the course of the Excal the last two years, and some of what Keli has gone through. She's a superbly strong woman to be able to do everything she does. And I truly admire her.

So next time you talk to Keli, try to give her a "cyber hug" (( >^.^< )) and tell her that you appreciate all she does for us... BUT ONLY IF YOU REALLY MEAN IT!!!!!

Keli has been understanding about other people's lives outside the SIMM. When I wrecked my car back in 2006, and again in 2007, she allowed my posting rate to drop if it dropped. And when I lost my great-uncle, I had a rough few days, and she understood. She understands that people do have lives, but you have to tell her that something's going on that won't allow you to post as much as the Excal requires.

KELI, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! AND I HOPE I GET TO SPEND AT LEAST ANOTHER 2 YEARS WITH THE EXCAL!!!!

-Debbie/Lela

As you all know, I have been trying to weigh ideas and get opinions on a next mission. I have tossed out a mirror, mirror type mission. But with some twists that was not in the original. I have received one opinion on it, and that was from Dr. Ayala's writer. Mike and I have been discussing ideas for our characters. I would like to hear opinions on that mission, or if someone else has an idea for a mission they would like to do. Please feel free to email me any ideas.

Thanks.

As we all know, the Excalibur seriously needs some work done on it from all the blowing up and just general trouble. So after we wrap up the mission at the end of the month, the Excalibur will be going to the Utopia Shipyards for all the work. I am open for ideas on how you guys want to handle the R&R. If you just want to post and play it by ear, that is fine. Or if you have ideas, feel free to run them by me. I look forward to hearing them.

Thanks.

Mike and I discussed the mission and when we want to wrap it up. We have decided we will have this mission wrapped up no later then June 30. He is going to start writing posts to get us in that direction.

Thank you.

This is just a monthly update for the Excalibur.

Post Count:

Mission Logs: 77
Personal Logs: 3

We are way down from what we usually do. I am not happy about this, but once again, I just blame myself. So I will continue to post more and hope that everyone can find a place where they can. Since I am the CO, it is my fault that posting is down.

Strike List:

# Saturday, May 31st, 2008 @ 05:53pm - Lela Harmony [ Strike #2 ] - For not posting in two weeks. Will remove in six months if posts regularly.

# Saturday, May 31st, 2008 @ 05:53pm - Major James Darson [ Strike #1 ] - Two weeks of not posting. Will remove in six months if he posts regularly.

# Monday, May 26th, 2008 @ 03:08pm - Ensign James Lyden [ Strike #2 ] - Three weeks of not posting. He is being demoted down to Ensign per my rules.

This is so you all can see how serious I am taking the not posting deal.

Now, some of you may say, but I have a JP going...that is fine...but I have a JP going with Andy, and you see me still posting little posts here and there. Same with I am sure other people. Just because you are doing a JP does not give you the control to not post at all. You can still do little posts leading up to that one. It is very possible.

But once again, I take blame for all of this. I will try to work more with everyone, and hope we can get posting back up, and that we can get posting back to what it should be.

Captain Cori Slate
CO
USS Excalibur

Monday, May 26th, 2008 @ 03:08pm - Lieutenant JG James Lyden [ Strike #2 ] - Three weeks of not posting. He is being demoted down to Ensign per my rules.

Hey everyone. Several of you have my yahoo email address (merrysun1@yahoo.com) I would like you to change that, if you could please, to:

deborah.boydstun@yahoo.com

this goes for YIM as well! I was getting way too much spam with my first email, so it's time for a change.

~Debbie/Lela

We have a couple of new characters on board. I would like for everyone to welcome:

Lt. JG Narim Cole - Chief Flight Control Officer
Lt. JG Aron Jaconson - Chief Intel Officer

With new characters comes a mission update:

So far, the Excalibur is on their way to the second and final clue after dealing with a hull rupture on Deck 5. There currently is a radiation leak, and is being contained. On the pirate ship are 6 kidnapped crew members of the ship. Several have been beaten, and certain priviledged information got out.

If you have any questions about the mission, feel free to send me a message, and I will help where I can.

Posting is definately down from what it usually is. I am going to try and get several out tonight to try and keep it going.

I have also issued a strike tonight to Lt. JG James Lyden for not posting in two weeks. Lt. JG John Phoenix also has recieved a strike for not posting after letting me know he was back several days ago and after me sending out a few messages to him. So with this being said, at least now you all know how serious I am about the posting on the ship. Don't do it, and you get strikes. Two strikes will result in a demotion. A third will result in you being taken off of the ship.

Thank you.

I would like for everyone to welcome aboard Lt. JG Aron Jackson. He will be playing our Chief Intel Officer.

Captain Slate

Hello all. I am glad to see things are going very well on here still. Per the permission of Captain Slate, I would like to extend an invitation to the crew of the USS Excalibur. I have been put in charge of putting together our academy. I am looking for people that would be willing to teach the various subjects that are offered at the academy. Please feel free to leave me a message if you are interested. Thank you.

Vice Admiral MaKayla Johnson
Third-Seat Admiral
Head of JAG
StarFleet Academy Commandant/Teacher

I would like to be the first to congratulate Commander Marco in becoming the USS Excalibur's second officer. He has been a wonderful help and a wonderful assistance to me and the sim. He will still be our local CMO. That hasn't changed. Congratulations Commander Marco.

I have just removed two people for lack of posting even when given chances. Any body want to question whether I will remove people for not posting, keep that in mind. I understand that certain things come first, and when I am told about that, I am fine. If you don't tell me, then it becomes your problem.

Rose - you are fine. I understand about the baby. That is not a problem. Just post when you can.

Everyone else, two posts a week. We have left openings for people. Let's start posting. I came back from my LOA for this when I should and would still like to be on it.

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 @ 03:46pm - Lieutenant JG T'Sani Berg [ Strike #2 ] - No posting in three weeks.

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 @ 09:49am - Lieutenant JG James Tyler [ Strike #2 ] - For not posting in 2 weeks per the rule.

Captain,

I would just like to appologise for my lack of posting in the recent weeks. I've been swamped with work, and I've been trying to integrate myself into my new Sim as well.

However, I want to assure you that I am renewing my commitment to this vessel, and my fellow crew members to keep up with posting as best as I possibly can, and not leave any plot piece hanging.

Major James Darson

I know that I officially don't have to do this anymore, but I like to keep the crew up to date with how things are going.

April Posting: 131 posts. Down from our normal of at least 150 or more for a month.
Strikes: 4 people have strikes as of this date
T'Sani Berg: For not posting in 14 days
James Tyler: For posting a one-liner post
Lela Harmony: For not posting in 14 days
Victoria Meadows: For not posting in 14 days

This is the amount of posting that has been going on:

Person Total Mission Posts

Captain Corrine Slate 43
Commander Ami Rori 26
Commander Tazio Marco 7
Major James Darson 5
Lieutenant Robin Ayala 15
Lieutenant JG T'Sani Berg 5
Lieutenant JG James Lyden 6
Lieutenant JG Lissa Grayson 8
[ELOA] Lieutenant JG John Phoenix 5
Lieutenant JG Phoenix Boydstun 5
1st Lieutenant Angelica Forest 6
Lieutenant JG James Tyler 6
Ensign Victoria Meadows 3
Lela Harmony 9

I am very disappointed, but feel like I should hold myself to blame. I was not here to make sure you all were posting due to my sister almost dying. So next time I have a family emergency, I will ignore it so that I can stay here and make sure that my ship keeps going. Now, either these numbers improve and people start posting (the ones that have not posted in like 6 days or more), or I will just shut the ship down because right now I am not seeing the point in keeping it going if people will not post.

Crew Member Last Login Last Post
Captain Corrine Slate Today 4 Days Ago
Commander Ami Rori Today 1 Day Ago
Commander Tazio Marco 1 Day Ago 5 Days Ago
Major James Darson Today 11 Days Ago
Lieutenant Robin Ayala 2 Days Ago 1 Day Ago
Lieutenant JG T\'Sani Berg 15 Days Ago 15 Days Ago
Lieutenant JG James Lyden 6 Days Ago 6 Days Ago
Lieutenant JG Lissa Grayson Today 10 Days Ago
Lieutenant JG Phoenix Boydstun 4 Days Ago 4 Days Ago
1st Lieutenant Angelica Forest 9 Days Ago 10 Days Ago
Lieutenant JG James Tyler 1 Day Ago 11 Days Ago
Ensign Victoria Meadows 10 Days Ago 10 Days Ago
Lela Harmony 2 Days Ago 2 Days Ago

Okay, this is the current up to date posting and log in list. I have issues with the numbers. There is plenty going on. I do not see why people are not posting. I had started a 3-way to get two people posting, they ignored it, so I deleted it. I am trying. If these numbers do not improve, then I will start removing people. I have no issues with that. Mike and I are busting our butts to get everyone involved, and it is like our attempts are being ignored. I am striking people, so don't think that I am not. You guys are better then this. I wanted to hand out awards and possibly a promotion or two this month, but as of right now, I see no reason to. These numbers need to improve.

I am back, and ready to start posting again actively. I am also coming back and going to start enforcing everything that I have said before. I have four people with strikes right now, and I want to see that fixed.

This is my current strike list with reasons:

# Thursday, May 1st, 2008 @ 01:32pm - Lieutenant JG T'Sani Berg [ Strike #1 ] - Has not posted in 14 days. Will remove in 6 months if does post.

# Monday, April 21st, 2008 @ 07:32pm - Lieutenant JG James Tyler [ Strike #1 ] - Crew was warned about one-liner posts. I put that it is required to do at least a paragraph for a post.

To reinforce what I had put:

I never stated this as a rule, but I am going to now because I don't want to see this anymore.

One-Liners are a waste of time. They take up space in a person's email address and they never say anything. If you are going to just post one line, then don't say anything at all. I will as of now, start issuing strikes if you can not post more then one line. There is enough going on that you should be able to post more then one line. So please, if you are going to post, then do more then one line. A standard post is usually one paragraph. It is not that hard to post a paragraph with what is going on. The AGM will be posting more tonight to keep the mission going. I do not want to have to come back from my LOA again to have to do something like this.

This strike pending on better posting will be removed on October 21, 2008.

# Sunday, April 20th, 2008 @ 12:12pm - Lela Harmony [ Strike #1 ] - Has not posted in 14 days. The strike will be removed in 6 months if posts.

# Sunday, April 20th, 2008 @ 12:11pm - Ensign Victoria Meadows [ Strike #1 ] - Has not posted in 14 days. The strike will be removed in 6 months if posts.

That is just so you all know I am very serious about this and about being your CO, and a good GM. So, like I said, I am back, and I am going to do more to keep an eye on things and keep this ship going.

As of today, until further notice, I am on an extended leave of absence for personal reasons. I will keep up with posting as much as possible, but there is a lot going on with me personally, and I just need to take some time off. I know I just got back, but things have gotten slightly worse then what they were. Mike will be here, but if you can deal with the problem, do it. Please. Or if it can wait, that would be even better. Him and I have a lot going on right now, and because we don't have someone to leave the ship to, he is taking the brunt of the ship work. So, please be considerate of both me and him and of our time. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Hello all. I am Vice Admiral MaKayla Johnson. I am the head of JAG for Gamma Quadrant HeadQuarters, and will also be serving as the JAG officer for the USS Excalibur. If you have any problems that you think I need to check into, then feel free to send me a message.

Thank you and I hope you all have a good day.

Vice Admiral MaKayla Johnson
JAG Chief
Commandant of StarFleet Academy

Mike and I are currently working on getting awards/medals up on the site so I can start handing them out again. We would like to extend out an invitation for anyone with suggestions as to what kind of awards they would like to see added to our list. I know we don't have yet, but we are working on them. So if you have any suggestions, please let one of us know. Thank you.

I never stated this as a rule, but I am going to now because I don't want to see this anymore.

One-Liners are a waste of time. They take up space in a person's email address and they never say anything. If you are going to just post one line, then don't say anything at all. I will as of now, start issuing strikes if you can not post more then one line. There is enough going on that you should be able to post more then one line. So please, if you are going to post, then do more then one line. A standard post is usually one paragraph. It is not that hard to post a paragraph with what is going on. The AGM will be posting more tonight to keep the mission going. I do not want to have to come back from my LOA again to have to do something like this.

So consider this a warning.

Greetings, seems this is the only way to speak since I dont have a general post option. Some of you may remember me from previous rpg communities, even as far back as early 99. For those who dont, I command the newly revised GQHQ RPG Community once commanded by my self and Tazio Marco, formally my Boss under a differant name. *L*

As well as Cori, again, under a differant name. At any rate, I just thought I would drop by to say hello, and personally extend my welcome to the Crew of the Excalibur into the GQHQ. My regards and thank you's to Treksims for sharing Cori and her crew. *l*

Flt. Adm. Atkins
GQHQ Command.

I would like for everyone to welcome to the site Fleet Admiral and Commander in Chief of our new home, Admiral Shaun Atkins. I also would like for you to welcome on board Admiral and Vice Commander in Chief of our new home, Admiral Charles Calhoun.

Hello, and hope you all enjoy what you see on the Excalibur.

I want everyone to congratulate Commander Tazio Marco on his promotion.

I am taking an LOA for a couple of weeks because my sister is having some complications after having her daughter. I know that some of you have problems with the whole not bother me rule while I am on LOA, but I am enforcing it this time. You have a problem or a question, email makarch@gmail.com. He is the XO and the AGM. He is also running this mission. I will not answer any questions, and I will not deal with any of the problems. I have enough to deal with where my sister is concerned.

Thank you.

To all:

As of 9:20 PM EST, on April 10th, of 2008, USS Excalibur has made the official transfer to Gamma Quadrant Head Quarters.

The address for this fleet is

http://gqhqcommand.6.forumer.com/

You will all need to join there so that we can keep up with you. We will continue to use this forum to do our posting on, so that is not changing. I appreciate all that have went with us and stood by us, and I hope that this will prove fruitful for all of us.

Captain Cori Slate
CO/USS Excalibur

All right guys. Same rules apply here except I get to keep a closer eye on you all here. I know that Mike needs to get on with the posting on the pirate ship, but that does not mean that the ones that are captured have to stop posting while waiting to be taken off. There are always thoughts, fears, things like that. Please keep posting. If you have any questions, or need help, message me. That is what I am here for.

Keli

So far, these are two awards that have went out for April for the crew. The AGM and I are working on the others.

Newcomers of the month:

Lt. JG John Phoenix - Lt. Phoenix has come onto the ship only a short time ago, and has done an excellent job so far with his posting, and character work.

Lt. JG Lissa Grayson - Lt. Grayson came on board and has had a slow start, but I think she so far is doing a wonderful job at working on getting to know the lay of the land, and I look forward to more wonderful things from her.


Outstanding Volunteer Award

Major James Darson - OH my gosh. Where to start with Major Darson?! He has just been such a wonderful asset to the Excalibur crew. He does more then what is expected of himself in character and out of character. He stays on his toes, and is just such a joy to work with. I definately look forward to more wonderful things from him.


Like I said there are more to come. Congratulations to those so far.

I hope you all know how much I have appreciated serving with you. I never want you all to think I take you for granted. You guys have been a wonderful crew, and I want to see the Excalibur continue to go on and do wonderful things. Thank you for all the hard work.

Keli

Something I have noticed when it comes to posting is that not all posts are going towards the email. I have noticed that if you do "Add Mission Post" then it does. When you do "Write Mission Post", it doesn't. Post the way you see fit, but do keep in mind that we do have some people on here that don't know SMS as well as others. Thanks.

Captain Cori Slate
CO/USS Excalibur
SSCO/TG21-C

Ship Name: USS Excalibur (155)
Commanding Officer: Captain Corrine Slate (keli.karcher@gmail.com).
Ship's Website: http://www.ussexcaliber.com
Ship's Status: Operational


Crew List:
Captain Corrine Slate
Commanding Officer
keli.karcher@gmail.com

Civilian Lela Jenaveve Harmony
Waitress
merrysun1@yahoo.com

Commander Ami Rori
Executive Officer
makarch@gmail.com

Lieutenant (JG) Phoenix Tiarra Boydstun
Chief Science Officer
forthexcalibur@yahoo.com

Ensign Victoria Meadows
Assistant Science Officer
meadows.vickie@gmail.com

Lieutenant Commander Tazio Marco
Chief Medical Officer
rw_thomas@hotmail.com

Lieutenant (JG) james lyden
Chief of Security/Tactical
ragnarock2@gmail.com

Major James Darson
Marine CO
supremeadmiraloftheweb@yahoo.com

Lieutenant (JG) T'Sani Berg
Chief Flight Control Officer (Helmsman)
wflohaug@yahoo.com

Lieutenant Robin Ayala
Assistant Medical Officer
valcalar@yahoo.com

Lieutenant (JG) Lissa Grayson
Assistant Operations Officer
nnbanddiz@yahoo.com

1st Lieutenant Angelica Forest
Marine XO
hp.lady.artemis@gmail.com

Lieutenant (JG) John Phoenix
Chief Engineering Officer
chris.crasto@yahoo.com

Lieutenant (JG) Jonas Raygon
Assistant Tactical/Security Officer
yodaman1206@yahoo.com

1st Lieutenant James Andrew Taylor
Marine Fighter Pilot Element Leader
leek_56atm@yahoo.com


Crew Information:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Total Crew: 15

New Crew Since Last Report:
Commander Ami Rori/First Officer
Lt. Robin Ayala/Assistant Chief Medical Officer
Lt. JG Lissa Grayson/Assistant Operations Officer
1st LT Angelica Forest/Marine XO
Lt. JG John Phoenix/Chief Engineering Officer
Lt. JG Jonas Raygon/Assistant Security Officer
1st LT. James Taylor/Fighter Pilot Leader

Crew Removed Since Last Report:
Lt. Derek May/Chief of Operations

Crew Promotions Since Last Report:
None as of this moment. I will be doing some reviewing activity to see if any are imminent.


Simm Information:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Current Mission Title: \"The Duty Of An Officer\"

Mission Description:
A criminal that was in the brig of the Excalibur has escaped. Along with him escaping, he has kidnapped six members of the Excalibur Crew. One of them being the XO, Ami Rori. The CO has been alerted and appraised of the situation, and is not happy. The criminal\'s main goal, seek revenge on those that captured him, seek revenge against the XO, and the woman he loves, Captain Cori Slate.

Approximate Number of Posts this Month: 122

Major Website Updates:
We have done a switch over to Trek Simms, and are now running on SMS. I have started the posting as soon as this report is in so that we can start a more accurate posting way, and so that everyone is comfortable with posting.

Website or Ship Awards won (if any):


What have you done this month to improve the quality of your sim?
I just have urged my players to have more input into how things are ran, and more freedom on their posting, while still enforcing the rules that I have laid down for them. In the past two days, I have gotten two new players, and this was since moving to treksimms.


Misc Information:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Additional Comments:
This is our new website

http://www.uss-excalibur.treksimms.org/

The AGM and I are still working on getting it up to par, and we will have that done as soon as we can.

Posting will begin on April 1 on this site. I look forward to reading all, and hope that we can make this work just as well. I feel very confident in this site, and I know that posting will go easier. All posts will go to your email, so you can see what is going on.

I hope that all like the new site. It is a work in progress. Mike and I are going to work on it as time goes, and hopefully will have it ready to officially launch after the mission is over and before we start our new mission. So have fun.