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Commanding Officer Announces Simulation Closure
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am writing today with the difficult responsibility of announcing the closure of the USS Yorktown simulation effective 26 December 2013. This is not a decision I make lightly as I am aware it affects those of you who have chosen to participate in the Yorktown and…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri Dec 27th, 2013 @ 11:01am
Category: Sim Announcement
Departure of Lieutenant JG Blackfur
Ladies and Gentlemen,
At this time, it is my unfortunate duty to inform you that Lieutenant JG Miranda Blackfur will no longer be simming with us for the foreseeable future. Blackfur demonstrated initiative and creativity when contributing to this simulation. It was her idea to introduce a little conflict between…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Aug 6th, 2013 @ 9:59am
Category: Out of Character
Eighth "Horizon" Fleet Seeks Community Coordinator
Are you a proud member of HF? Love our community spirit but want to see more involvement amongst members? Do you like organizing/promoting events?
Request an application to be our Community Coordinator today!
In order to be considered for Community Coordinator, you need to have an active character in Horizon…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Aug 6th, 2013 @ 9:21am
Category: Community News
Eighth "Horizon" Fleet Seeks Advertising Director
Are you creative? Enjoy writing? Do you like marketing and using your skills to gain extra attention for Horizon Fleet?
Request an application to be Horizon Fleet's Advertising Director today!
In order to be considered for Advertising Director, you need to have an active character in Horizon Fleet, request an…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Aug 6th, 2013 @ 9:20am
Category: Community News
Eighth "Horizon" Fleet Seeks Academy Director
Do you enjoy teaching and helping others learn? Want to help players be the best officers they can be?
Request an application to be Horizon Fleet's Academy Director today!
In order to be considered for Academy Director, you need to have an active character in Horizon Fleet, request an Academy…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Aug 6th, 2013 @ 9:19am
Category: Community News
Simulation Update - July 23, 2013
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Summer. That time of year when schedules change and real life makes different or additional demands upon our time. If you think you've seen this message before, it's because you have. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have worked to…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Jul 23rd, 2013 @ 12:02pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Detapa Council Approves Historic Resolution
The Cardassian Detapa Council today approved a historic resolution in support of ongoing relief efforts along the Romulan Neutral Zone. The measure will allocate six Groumal-class frieghters full of much needed supplies for relief and recovery of ailing Romulan colony worlds.
Federation negotiating teams have been working closely with their…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Jul 23rd, 2013 @ 11:48am
Category: General News
Simulation Update - 18 May 2013
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We have come to that point in the year where we transition into the summer season. Schedules change and real life makes different or additional demands upon our time including wanting to spend some of that time outdoors. I will soon be preparing to embark on yet…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Sat May 18th, 2013 @ 1:47pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Eighth Fleet Judge Advocate-General Promoted to Vice Admiral
All,
At this time, it is my pleasure to announce that effective immediately, Rear Admiral Jon Carver - JAG Director, has been promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral.
Since July 2011 Vice Admiral Carver has been serving Horizon Fleet as JAG Director. Discussion by the other members of Fleet…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Wed Apr 17th, 2013 @ 8:39pm
Category: Community News
Horizon Fleet 2013 Annual Awards
It is with great pride and deepest pleasure I announce to you the recipients of the Horizon Fleet 2013 Annual Awards. Hopefully you will recognize a few familiar faces among their number. Without further adieu...
Simulation of the Year (2013) - Starbase 484
Starbase 484, recipient of the 2013 Horizon…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Thu Apr 11th, 2013 @ 1:45pm
Category: Community News
Federation Membership: Bajor
All,
The Department of Research & Development recently received an inquiry as to the membership status of Bajor within the United Federation of Planets. Because we know there are several among our community whose primary or secondary characters are of Bajoran heritage, we felt it would be best to share…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Thu Mar 21st, 2013 @ 1:02pm
Category: Community News
Simulation Update: Episode 1.2 - "A Friend in Need..." Now Open!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
First off, I would like to begin by thanking each of you who have continued to contribute to the forward momentum of our current mission plot, even when it seemed as if things had stalled out over the holidays. It has been interesting to see the way…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri Mar 1st, 2013 @ 5:52pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Eighth Fleet Departement of Research & Development Revamps Starship Classification System
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Many of you may have noticed the work being done to update the starship specifications used by the Horizon Fleet Community including copying that information into our wiki database. Our goal throughout this project has been to organize and standardize the information players rely upon when managing…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri Mar 1st, 2013 @ 5:35pm
Category: Community News
HF Seeks New Deputy JAG Director
Horizon Fleet is now seeking an exceptional individual to fill the
position of Deputy Judge Advocate-General for Horizon Fleet.
The ideal candidate:
- Is extremely organized
- Is a superb communicator
- Can be fair, just, and unbiased when presiding over cases
- Has a general working knowledge of legal…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Thu Dec 13th, 2012 @ 10:53am
Category: Community News
Federation Starship Gone "Missing" En Route to Cardassia Prime
An unnamed Starfleet official has been reported as saying USS Yorktown, attached to Task Force 22, has recently disappeared while en route to Cardassia Prime.
The officer in question, who is stationed aboard Deep Space Three and wishes to remain nameless, has reported that the Legacy-class USS Yorktown recently disappeared…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri Dec 7th, 2012 @ 3:25pm
Category: Community News
November 2012 Monthly Awards - ADDENDUM
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my privilege and honor to announce the much-anticipated addendum to recipients of the November 2012 monthly awards. Please join me in congratulating the following member of our simulation on their well-earned achievement.
XO's Merit Award: Lieutenant Aniela Darvetti ~ "Since coming aboard Lieutenant Darvetti has…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Sun Dec 2nd, 2012 @ 3:01pm
Category: Sim Announcement
November 2012 Monthly Awards Recipients Announced
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my privilege and honor to announce the recipients of the November 2012 monthly awards. Please join me in congratulating the following members of our simulation on their well-earned achievements.
Captain's Merit: Lieutenant Commander Robert Hogan ~ "Since earning the recognition of his peers in the…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Sat Dec 1st, 2012 @ 9:47am
Category: Sim Announcement
Monthly Award Polls - November 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Once again, we've reached the time of the month when the period of nominations for November monthly awards is beginning to wind down. I would like to invite each and every one of you to participate in our Crew's Choice Award Poll. The Crew's Choice Award is…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Sun Nov 25th, 2012 @ 4:12pm
Category: Sim Announcement
October 2012 Monthly Awards Recipients Announced
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my privilege and honor to announce the recipients of the October 2012 monthly awards. Please join me in congratulating the following members of our simulation on their well-earned achievements.
Captain's Merit: Lieutenant Ophelia Lysander, MD ~ "It is never easy for a player to remain…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Wed Oct 31st, 2012 @ 10:07pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Horizon Fleet Research & Development Making Changes
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Horizon Fleet Department of Research & Development has recently announced some impending changes to fleet policy regarding the use of cloaking devices, starfighters, and Starfleet Marines aboard Federation starships which I feel you all should be made aware of as they may end up impacting some…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Wed Oct 31st, 2012 @ 9:43pm
Category: Community News
New Task Force 22 Commanding Officer
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of a new Task Force 22 Commanding Officer! After reading through a couple excellent questionnaires, the Fleet Council chose Commander Erik Tsereteli of the USS Sentinel to succeed Rear Admiral Zavareh Sepandiyar as Task Force 22 Commanding Officer. He…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Oct 30th, 2012 @ 6:25pm
Category: Community News
Monthly Award Polls Return - October 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The last several months have been focused on making the transition from the USS Pandora to the USS Yorktown and laying the groundwork for the adventures waiting just over the horizon. Many of you might have also noticed an increase in posting activity these past few days…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri Oct 26th, 2012 @ 5:44pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Chief Science Officer Reports for Duty
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to announce the arrival of Lieutenant Aniela Darvetti, the USS Yorktown's new Chief Science Officer. Lieutenant Darvetti comes to us with some interesting personal and professional experiences prior to her arrival aboard the Yorktown. I look forward to serving with her as we…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 @ 1:40pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Join the Conversation - Tech Forums Now Open!
Ladies and Gentlemen,
My name is Rear Admiral Lorian Tharos and I was appointed to succeed Vice Admiral Chris Manley as Director of Research & Development for the Eighth "Horizon" Fleet earlier this fall. The Horizon Fleet Community has seen a great deal of change since its founding in February…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Oct 16th, 2012 @ 10:54am
Category: Community News
Resident Miracle Worker Ready for Action
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to announce the arrival of Lieutenant Commander Robert Hogan, the USS Yorktown's new Chief Engineering Officer. Lieutenant Commander Hogan comes to us with some interesting personal and professional experiences prior to his arrival aboard the Yorktown. I look forward to serving with him…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri Oct 12th, 2012 @ 5:12am
Category: Sim Announcement
Now Playing...Episode 1.1 - "MystiQue"
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my fortunate duty to announce the unveiling of our first official mission as the USS Yorktown, Episode 1.1 - "MystiQue".
The Yorktown has been ordered to Cardassia Prime where Federation negotiators have been working with the Detapa Council to organize a resolution which would provide…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Sun Sep 2nd, 2012 @ 3:06pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Simulation Update - 28 Aug 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to announce the arrival of Lieutenant Commander Xavier Nor'el, the USS Yorktown's new Executive Officer. Commander Nor'el comes to us with some interesting personal and professional experiences prior to his arrival aboard the Yorktown. I look forward to serving with him as we…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Aug 28th, 2012 @ 4:46am
Category: Out of Character
There is a Doctor in the House
Ladies and Gentlement,
It is my pleasure to announce the arrival of Lieutenant Ophelia Lysander, MD, the USS Yorktown's new Chief Medical Officer. Doctor Lysander comes to us with some interesting personal and professional experiences prior to her arrival aboard the Yorktown. I look forward to serving with her as…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Wed Aug 8th, 2012 @ 6:06am
Category: Sim Announcement
A Few Welcome Changes
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to begin by apologizing for the lack of activity on my part these past several weeks. Due to my summer employment, I am typically left without reliable internet access except for one day a week when I have off and can run into town…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2012 @ 5:49am
Category: Sim Announcement
HF Seeks Deputy JAG Director
Horizon Fleet is now seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Deputy Judge Advocate-General for Horizon Fleet.
The ideal candidate:
- Is extremely organized
- Is a superb communicator
- Can be fair, just, and unbiased when presiding over cases
- Has a general working knowledge of legal…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Jul 17th, 2012 @ 5:43am
Category: Community News
Now Seeking HF Community Coordinator
Are you a proud member of HF? Love our community spirit but want to see more involvement amongst members? Do you like organizing/promoting events?
Request an application to be our Community Coordinator today!
In order to be considered for Community Coordinator, you need to have an active character in Horizon…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Tue Jul 17th, 2012 @ 5:42am
Category: Community News
Simulation Update - 18 May 2012
Welcome aboard the USS Yorktown! Thank you all for your patience during this critical time of transition. Today's update will focus on the current status of our conversion to the new simulation website, our recent withdrawal from the Eighth "Horizon" Fleet, and what we can look forward to seeing as…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Fri May 18th, 2012 @ 2:33pm
Category: Sim Announcement
"Star Trek: Yorktown - An Enduring Legacy"
“Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived.”
― Jean-Luc Picard
The year is 2388. After the Hobus supernova sweeps a…
Author: Captain Tobias Naros
Posted on: Mon Apr 23rd, 2012 @ 4:03pm
Category: General News