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Re: Physicals or Patch-ups
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 @ 10:16pm
Category: General News
Susan had a physical shortly after she came aboard but I'll see what I can do. ... [ Read More » ]
Physicals or Patch-ups
Posted by Lieutenant Samuel Weir on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 @ 08:25pm
Category: General News
Hey everyone!

I would like to encourage all of you to somehow get hurt or at least decide to come in for your physical, or make some kind of visit to the CMO so I can start to meet some of you. You know, even fictitious characters get hurt, lol!

-The ... [ Read More » ]
Lost another one
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 @ 11:46am
Category: Simm Announcement
Another one of our players that is in the military, Jayme, who played James Fox, has had to take his leave of us. He said he hopes to rejoin us once his tour of duty is over.

- Jim ... [ Read More » ]
Departure
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 @ 09:40pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I have to announce that Lt(jg) Jean-Pierre du Clare III's player has had to withdraw from DS14 due to his activities in Afghanistan. He hopes to be able to join us later in the year once he's rotated back to the states.

Let's keep our fingers ... [ Read More » ]
We have a new Chief Medical Officer!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 @ 08:41pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey everyone. Help me welcome Dylan, who will be playing Lieutenant the Doctor Samuel Eric Weir. He's taking over the medical department after Doctor Janox's reassignment as a consultant with us.

Welcome, Dylan! I hope you find many hours of enjoyment here with us!


- Jim / RADM Lucatz
CO, Deep Space 14
... [ Read More » ]
School Days (Daze)
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 @ 01:15am
Category: Out of Character
I leave for college in the morning so I may be away for a day or two. I don't expect to be but just in case. ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome KC!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 @ 08:58pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Everyone, please take a moment to welcome KC, the newest writer to join Deep Space 14. KC will be running Lieutenant(jg) Evelyn Hunt, a new Squadron Leader in our Alpha Wing.

Welcome to Deep Space 14!

- Jim / Lucatz
... [ Read More » ]
An Announcement from our Task Force Executive Officer
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 @ 09:16am
Category: Attention All Hands
TF9, Gamma Quadrant, closed wormhole, a small group of vessels, a powerful enemy hiding in the dark, a patch of explored and occupied space...

What's more to find in the Gamma Quadrant?

We simply don't know but we are definitely going to find out!!!

Does the void of entire quadrant appeal to you? ... [ Read More » ]
We have a new security officer!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 1st, 2010 @ 04:34pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please help me welcome Jessie, who will be running Ensign Daniel Harlem, who will be joining our ranks in Deep Space 14 as on of our Security officers. Welcome, Jessie, to the loony bin!

- Jim / RADM Lucatz
... [ Read More » ]
When it Rains, it Pours!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, July 30th, 2010 @ 03:41pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It gives me great pleasure to welcome another player into our midst. Zoe will be running Ensign Zoe Gomez, a doctor out on one of her first assignments. So our medical department is filling up quite nicely.

Welcome, Zoe! ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 @ 11:15pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please take a moment to welcome Cara, who will be running Ensign Jasmine Hoshimi, who is joining us as a Medical Officer. Welcome to Deep Space 14! I hope you enjoy your stay here!

- Jim / RADM Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
LOA
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 @ 11:16pm
Category: Out of Character
Things are really busy this coming week so I am taking a short Leave of Absence until 11-July. I will resume my Joint posts then. ... [ Read More » ]
We have a new player!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 @ 09:09am
Category: Simm Announcement
Please take a moment to help welcome a new player into our midst. We have a new Assistant Chief Operations Officer, Lieutenant(jg) Seva T'Nera, who has just joined our ranks.

Welcome to Deep Space 14! ... [ Read More » ]
We Have A New Player!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, June 24th, 2010 @ 12:08am
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome a new player into our midst. Lieutenant Bryce Kendrick is joining us as an Infiltration Specialist attached to the Intelligence Department. Welcome, Scott, to Deep Space 14!

- Jim / RAdm Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
It Never Rains But It Pours!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, June 4th, 2010 @ 04:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please join me in welcoming another player to our ranks! Bobby is joining us as our new Chief Security Officer, Lieutenant(jg) Daniel Gardner. Please take a moment and welcome him into the madhouse.

Welcome to our little corner of the Gamma Quadrant!

- Jim / RAdm Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
We have two new players!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, June 4th, 2010 @ 03:02pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please take a moment to help welcome two new players to our little corner of the universe.

Lieutenant(jg) Jean-Pierre du Clare III, our new Chief Strategic/Tactical Operations Officer, will be played by Michel-Paul, and Lieutenant(jg) James Fox, our new Wing Executive Officer, will be played by Jayme.

Welcome, gentlemen! I hope ... [ Read More » ]
Good News!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 @ 08:56am
Category: Simm Announcement
I've got some good news, people! Seems our Ensign Armstrong was stuck without access to his communications links for a while, so he wasn't able to beam over to the station for his duties. But now he's back and raring to go! So our Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer is back! ... [ Read More » ]
Please go to the forums and read!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, May 24th, 2010 @ 10:03pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey all. Please head over to the forums and check out what I've written there. Looking for everyone's thoughts and opinions. Link at the bottom of the email.

By the way, if you don't have an account over on the forums, the registration section is open right now. Just be sure ... [ Read More » ]
Re: DS14 Is Now The Center Of The Universe!
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 @ 12:40am
Category: General News
Congrats on your promotion Admiral. I guess this means you will be in charge of the Callisto whenever we return to this part of the galaxy in our brand new Luna class Starship. ... [ Read More » ]
Crewman Serrin
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, April 25th, 2010 @ 12:06am
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I must announce that Ken, the player behind Crewman Serrin, has been removed from our game due to lack of participation. We wish him the best in whatever he's decided to do now.

- Jim ... [ Read More » ]
Salvage Mission
Posted by Ensign Colin Carstairs on Friday, April 23rd, 2010 @ 08:56pm
Category: General News
I am launching a salvage mission to recover a crashed mining freighter. Sign up on the forum if you want to be in the JP

http://www.deepspace14.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=153 ... [ Read More » ]
Removal of Ensign Tolok
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 @ 09:05pm
Category: General News
It is my unfortunate duty to let you all know that Ensign Tolok has been removed from Deep Space 14 due to lack of inactivity in our simulation. If you were working on a joint post with him I suggest you either rewrite it to remove him or delete it ... [ Read More » ]
We finally have an engineer!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 @ 06:06pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please help welcome Lieutenant(jg) Thomas Hallet, our new Assistant Chief of Engineering. Welcome to Deep Space 14, lieutenant! Glad to have you aboard!

- The Staff of DS14 ... [ Read More » ]
Mission Notes
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 @ 11:18pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Okay folks, I have updated the mission notes section of the board with our current situation. Have fun with being home!

Jim ... [ Read More » ]
I would like to introduce
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 @ 11:02pm
Category: General News
Ensign Edward Jenson. He's joining us as one of the elite fighter jocks of Fighter Wing Alpha. Come on, guys, when you going to come up with a nickname for the squadron anyway, eh?

Welcome, Ensign! I hope you enjoy your stay!

Jim / Capt Lucatz
CO, Deep Space 14 ... [ Read More » ]
Ship Class
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Monday, March 29th, 2010 @ 12:40am
Category: Out of Character
In my last post the first ship is supposed to be Excalibur not Denmark. Not that it makes much difference but I've used the ship before so I wish to keep the class consistent. ... [ Read More » ]
We're Home!!!!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, March 19th, 2010 @ 11:58pm
Category: General News
Okay folks, Deep Space 14 is home and back in her own universe! We translocated back into the Finnea system. This time, though, we're at the extreme outer edge of the system, just like we were in the alternate universe. There are several ships that are in the area investigating ... [ Read More » ]
The USS Nina
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 @ 11:09pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey all. I wanted to let you know of a unique opportunity we have. The USS Nina has docked with us -- or rather, *will* dock with us about a week after we've arrived back in our own universe. Our timeframes are just a little outta sync.

Anyway, some of their ... [ Read More » ]
We have a new player!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 @ 09:53pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please take a moment to welcome Drew, who will be bringing a young Lieutenant (jg), Alex "WAMO" Patrick -- I'll let him explain the nickname. He'll be joining us as the Wing Executive Commander of Fighter Wing Alpha. Now that there's three players working in Flight Ops in one way ... [ Read More » ]
Task Force Recruitment Officer Needed
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 @ 08:55pm
Category: Out of Character
Hi everyone. We, the Task Force 9 Task Force Senior Staff, are recruiting for a Task Force Recruitment Officer to help with recruitment efforts for the simms within our very own task force. Here is the link: http://forum.bravofleet.com/showthread.php?p=350921#post350921

If interested, please check out the link. Thanks!
... [ Read More » ]
Childhood Posting
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Monday, March 1st, 2010 @ 11:41pm
Category: Out of Character
I have created a list of where and when Susan grew up, including the approximate ages she was at each location.


You can find the list here:

http://www.deepspace14.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=151&p=1164#p1164 ... [ Read More » ]
Back
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Friday, February 12th, 2010 @ 08:45pm
Category: Out of Character
Finally got our isp sorted out and should now have a much more reliable access. Thanks for bearing with me over the last month. ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 @ 08:17pm
Category: General News
I would like to take a moment to welcome Ensign Colin Carstairs to Deep Space 14. He's joining us as the Assistant Chief of Operations-Repair Docks.

Glad to have you with us!

... [ Read More » ]
Site's back up
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 @ 11:27am
Category: Out of Character
Alright folks, DS14's web site is back up. If you find anything that doesn't work, please let me know. Otherwise we should be set.

See you in the simm!


Jim
... [ Read More » ]
Server downtime
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 08:20pm
Category: Out of Character
Hey all. I just got a call from my service provider letting me know that the servers that DS14 run on will be moving colocations, so the site will be unavailable starting at 9 p.m. EST this evening, and will probably be down until about 1 a.m. tomorrow morning. So ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 @ 10:22pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to congratulate Dukat on his promotion to Lieutenant and his assignment as the new Chief Intelligence Officer. Congratulations!

... [ Read More » ]
ISP Gloom
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Friday, January 8th, 2010 @ 04:28am
Category: General News
I am having issues with my isp and trying to change to a different provider. Therefore my access can be patchy, I can usually get on for a short time at work so will keep up. If anyone would like to JP then I will check the site ... [ Read More » ]
The Departure of an old friend
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 @ 09:19pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with great regret that I must announce that Drew, who plays Iy'den Brell, has decided that, for the sake of his sanity, he must retire from our little corner of the universe, bidding us farewell for now. Drew's been with us almost eighteen months now, and his character's ... [ Read More » ]
From Deep Space 14 To You
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, December 26th, 2009 @ 08:54pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey all. In celebration of the holidays I've decided to give all of us a break as far as posting goes. A lot of us are "in the red," including myself, as far as posting goes. I know what it's from... after all, we all have lives, don't we? So, ... [ Read More » ]
Peace, Love, and Happiness
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, December 24th, 2009 @ 10:25pm
Category: Out of Character
As I sit back here, behind my computer, and reflect about everything that's gone on for me in 2009, my thoughts keep coming back to the friends I've made through this simm. I want to say thanks to each and every one of you. You have given me an escape, ... [ Read More » ]
It is with regret
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 @ 11:21pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I have to announce that two characters, Asad Naqvik and Aurelia Venix, have been removed from the active rolls of Deep Space 14 due to inactivity. As always, I attempted to contact them several times before taking this action.

They are, of course, more than welcome ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, November 16th, 2009 @ 06:25pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome two people back into our fold. Brian is back, this time playing Ensign Tolok, a brand new member of our security forces. And with an addition to our Intelligence division, and Infiltration Specialist, Ken is returning with Gabriel Serrin.

Welcome back, both of you! We ... [ Read More » ]
Bravo Fleet JAG CO needed
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, October 26th, 2009 @ 11:56am
Category: Out of Character
Reprinted from the RSB bulletin board for Bravo Fleet:

As most of you undoubtedly know, the JAG CO position was vacated a little ago and the Ops CO, Slagar, has been filling in on a temporary basis. To continue delivering on the promise to you that we'd accept applications for more ... [ Read More » ]
Joint Post
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 @ 08:36pm
Category: Out of Character
To those players who are on the away mission on the Valiant, please check your email for a joint post that has gone out. If you didn't receive it, please let me know. Make sure you hit reply all. Thanks.

Mandy ... [ Read More » ]
It is with regret...
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 @ 09:51am
Category: Out of Character
It is with regret that I have to announce that the player for Lieutenant(jg) Eric Bryen, our Chief Tac/Ops Officer, has found that he doesn't have enough time to continue with the DS14 simm, so he's leaving us.

Good luck, Edward, with whatever you end up doing.

Jim / Capt. Lucatz
... [ Read More » ]
Further to the Captains News Item
Posted by Lieutenant JG Iy'dan Brell on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 @ 11:39am
Category: General News
I'm wanting to explore some of Brell's past through JP's with the other crew. I have 12 life times to go over, one of which is already in the pip line, but there is so much more to explore.

What I would like is for some of you to pick a ... [ Read More » ]
Interesting News!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, September 25th, 2009 @ 08:01pm
Category: Out of Character
I know DS14 and all aboard her are in an alternate universe at the moment, but I can't wait until we're "back home" to share this with you. As you may or may not know, Task Force 9, the TF that we belong to in Bravo Fleet, has all the ... [ Read More » ]
Bravo Fleet Needs You!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 @ 09:53am
Category: Out of Character
The JAG department of Bravo Fleet is looking for members of the fleet to be in a jury pool. It's a great way to offer something back to the fleet you simm under. If you are interested please check out http://forum.bravofleet.com/showthread.php?t=16009.

Jim ... [ Read More » ]
september 11
Posted by Ensign Shawn Stark on Friday, September 11th, 2009 @ 03:18pm
Category: General News
Eight years ago today the United States of America was attacked by Terrorists,

2,993 people lost their lives

Four planes were hijacked, one hit the Pentagon, one crashed into a field, and the other two impacted on the World Trade Center A and B buildings, also known as the Twin Towers.

Let us ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 @ 09:09pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to send my congratulations to James, Drew, and Rosemary. One day within the last two weeks marked their one year anniversary playing on this crazy simm. Accordingly their characters have all been awarded the appropriate award.

Congratulations, you three!
... [ Read More » ]
Web site updated
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 @ 11:02am
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey all. I just updated the DS14 web site to the newest version of SMS, 2.6.9. Aside from the color going back to white (and I'm going to have to find my notes to remember how to change it back), if you see or experience any problems with the site, ... [ Read More » ]
DS14 Forums
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 30th, 2009 @ 03:10pm
Category: Out of Character
Hey all. I had someone ask me how he could be notified of *any* new posts in the forums, not just to topics that he's replied to. There is a way, and I thought I would share it with all of you. You can't do it in one fell swoop, ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 @ 06:19pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to welcome Ensign Aurelia Venix, a new security guard joining us on Deep Space 14. Welcome, Ensign Venix!

... [ Read More » ]
I'm Back
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 @ 09:40am
Category: General News
I am back at school so my status is now active.


I hope to have a post up today after figuring out what is going on. ... [ Read More » ]
Wiki Char. Pages
Posted by Lieutenant JG Eric Bryen on Monday, August 10th, 2009 @ 10:38am
Category: Out of Character
Greetings All,

I'm Ed lucas, Player of CSTOO Eric Bryen.
I was wondering if anyone would like me to create a page for their character on the Wiki, just as a method of cementing our simm in BF history.
If anyone is interested, or if you already have a Character page and would ... [ Read More » ]
Condolences
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Thursday, July 16th, 2009 @ 09:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Jim's mother has passed away this evening. If you have any questions, please contact me. ... [ Read More » ]
Information from our Task Force Commander
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 @ 07:27pm
Category: Out of Character
Hello all,

I am just writing to give you all a quick update on what's going on.

Our new TFXO, Commodore Brad Huddle (aka Brian), is breaking into his new role quite nicely. I'm sure that you've all read his introduction emails and that you will all look forward to working with ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Lt(jg) Asad Naqvik!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, June 26th, 2009 @ 12:15pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment of your time to welcome Demetrius to our little gang here on Deep Space 14. He is bringing in Lieutenant(jg) Asad Naqvik as the station's new Chief of Engineering. Please join me in giving him a hearty welcome to our corner of the ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 @ 09:21am
Category: General News
It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce the following:

For one year of continuous service the One Year DS14 Service Commendation ribbon is awarded to Lieutenant Commander Janox.

For one year of continuous service the One Year DS14 Service Commendation ribbon is awarded to Lieutenant(jg) Russol Dukat.

For nine ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Lt(jg) Ohn!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, June 22nd, 2009 @ 09:13pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I am pleased to announce that Lieutenant(jg) Seri Ohn, run by Ben, has joined us as Chief Operations Officer aboard DS14. Welcome, Ben, to a simm with a great bunch of writers! Feel free to jump in anywhere!

... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Ensign Armstrong!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, June 14th, 2009 @ 09:50pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to extend a hearty welcome to Gordon, who will be playing Ensign Malcolm Armstrong, a new Intelligence Officer that has just joined DS14. Let's extend him a warm welcome to our friendly little simm.

Welcome, Ensign!

... [ Read More » ]
A couple of things...
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 @ 11:40am
Category: General News
Greetings fellow simmers! I have a couple of announcements I'd like to make you aware of. First off, there may be some downtime to our site tonight, Saturday, 13 June. Our hosting service is doing some maintenance on the server we reside on. They are adding an additional terrabyte ... [ Read More » ]
ISP Doom and Gloom
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 @ 05:21am
Category: Out of Character
My ISP are supposedly upgrading our broadband speed etc. They mentioned disruption. I have been without access at home since Saturday. No light at the end of the tunnel yet. Posting briefly from work. I will answer the JP today at lunch time.

I am on ... [ Read More » ]
ELOA
Posted by Lieutenant JG Susan Barret on Friday, June 5th, 2009 @ 12:29am
Category: Out of Character
I went ahead and changed my status to ELOA. I doubt I will have much time between now and Mon. to contribute more to the mission. Feel free to write Susan in as needed. :)


I look foward to reading what happens and rejoining in the fall. ... [ Read More » ]
ACOE Tos Fixx
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 @ 12:37pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I must inform you that the player behind our Assistant Chief of Engineering, Tos Fixx, has let me know that he is leaving the simm. Real time commitments have not left him enough time to role-play with us. I did let him know that he ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lt(jg) Jennison!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, May 21st, 2009 @ 03:39pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome Lieutenant(jg) Albert Jennison to the ranks of DS14! He is joining us as a Medical Officer, transferring aboard from one of the ships that accompanied us on our little jaunt.

Welcome aboard, Lt. Jennison!

... [ Read More » ]
The mission is underway!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, May 17th, 2009 @ 10:35am
Category: Simm Announcement
For all of you who have waited patiently for the mission to start, thank you. The Valiant launched this morning under the mission title "5b - To The Third Planet". Please post any of your posts for that mission under that heading. For those of you that are still on ... [ Read More » ]
Easy Come, Easy Go
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, May 14th, 2009 @ 08:32am
Category: Simm Announcement
Our First Lieutenant, the brand new Marine Commander, resigned this morning, stating that he'd received a ship of his own to command. Best of luck, Lieutenant. ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, First Lieutenant Wolfe!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 @ 09:42pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome to the merry crew of Deep Space 14 First Lieutenant Tristan Wolfe. Lt. Wolfe will be taking over our company of Marines as their commanding officer.

Welcome, Lieutenant Wolfe!

... [ Read More » ]
Task Force 9's web site!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, May 11th, 2009 @ 10:12am
Category: General News
Hey all. I'm not sure how many of you were visitors of the Task Force's web site, so you may or may not know that the site was hit very hard by spammers and had to be rebuilt from scratch. This meant that all of the user accounts are gone.

So ... [ Read More » ]
Holiday
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Monday, May 4th, 2009 @ 09:06pm
Category: Out of Character
I will be on holiday with my family until 20th May. Will be able to post tomorrow (5th) but not sure if I will have any access whilst I'm away. ... [ Read More » ]
Mission Prep
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Friday, May 1st, 2009 @ 11:10pm
Category: Attention All Hands
All right everyone. Let's move forward on our mission to the third planet. Since Rachel will be remaining on the ship I can hopefully make the away mission interesting if Bill is still battling trojan horses.

Everyone start coming aboard. I would like us to leave a week from this ... [ Read More » ]
Birthday!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 @ 08:55pm
Category: General News
Let's all wish Jim our beloved leader and gamesmaster a great big happy birthday. He's in his 20's again I think or was that 30's?

Happy Birthday Jim!!!! ... [ Read More » ]
TF9 Web Site
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 @ 11:18am
Category: General News
Good morning, all. The official TF9 web site, http://tf9.bravofleet.com, was hit by spammers a few days ago. In order to fix the problem our TFCO had to wipe the site and reinstall it from scratch. So, if you had an account there, you'll need to go over and register again.

If ... [ Read More » ]
My apologies
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 @ 09:09am
Category: Out of Character
I would like to take a moment of your time to apologize for my lack of posting these last two weeks. I have had a situation come up in real life that has taken my attention away from the game, much to my chagrin. I believe I have gotten to ... [ Read More » ]
It is with great pleasure
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 @ 11:09am
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with great pleasure that I can announce that Drew, playing Lieutenant Brell, has been awarded the DS14 Distinctive Service award. This is awarded to players who have shown support for the simm above and beyond what is normally expected of them.

Congratulations, Drew!
... [ Read More » ]
I. Am. Speechless.
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, April 12th, 2009 @ 10:37pm
Category: Out of Character
I do not know if you all know that our own esteemed councilor has been working on some video productions in his spare time. He sent me a link to his most recent efforts. I am in awe of the results.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuMaT0GqlP8

Kudos, good sir. Kudos! ... [ Read More » ]
Attention on Deck!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, April 5th, 2009 @ 07:48pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is my great pleasure to announce that Lieutenant Susan Barrett has been awarded the Deep Space 14 Commendation Letter on the recommendation of one of our fellow writers. To quote, "She deserves this award because she has jumped right in not only in posting but on the forums. A ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, April 3rd, 2009 @ 11:43pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome our newest player, Kirby, to the great group of writers that make up the Deep Space 14 family. Kirby will be playing Tos Fixx, Our newly promoted Assistant Chief of Engineering.

Welcome aboard! ... [ Read More » ]
A Couple Of Announcements
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, March 29th, 2009 @ 01:11pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey everyone. I have a couple of announcements I'd like to make.

First, I would like to congratulate Bill, Mandy, and Michael for the promotion of their characters to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, and to Scott for Ducat's promotion to Lieutenant(jg). Here's to a job well done!


I would also like ... [ Read More » ]
Current Events!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, March 21st, 2009 @ 12:57am
Category: Simm Announcement
Alright folks! Give this post a read! It's the assignments for the upcoming away mission to Finnea Prime. It's gonna be a blast! he he he he he .. ahem. where was I? Oh yes...

http://www.deepspace14.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=130&p=942#p942

... [ Read More » ]
And one more!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 @ 04:04pm
Category: Out of Character
I would like to also publicly congratulation Chief Petty Officer Charsa for one year of service to Deep Space 14! Sorry, Chief, these old eyes aren't as good as they used to me and I missed you the first time around.

Congratulations! ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 @ 03:04pm
Category: Out of Character
I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge three players for their service to Deep Space 14. Lieutenant Commander Goodman, Lieutenant Whitefeather, and Lieutenant(jg) McKenzie have all just celebrated their one year anniversary with Deep Space 14, and are thus awarded the Starfleet Service commendation.

Congratulations to you ... [ Read More » ]
Wooo Hoooo!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 @ 09:54pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I know I announced this to you before, but now I can announce it loud and proud! Congratulations again to all of you! Check out the site's main page! http://deepspace14.org


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Can It Get More Confusing?
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, March 9th, 2009 @ 10:20pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I hope not. Please check out http://www.deepspace14.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=130 for a more detailed explanation of our current storyline. Hopefully it will clear a lot of things up.

Jim ... [ Read More » ]
Upcoming Missions
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 @ 12:01am
Category: Simm Announcement
I've put some information about some upcoming sub-plots over on the forums: http://www.deepspace14.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=125. Might wanna check it out.

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Merlin Mission
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 @ 09:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement
As you've seen in a recent post the USS Merlin is going out to check out the system. This is an open invitation to all players to run an NPC on the ship. Captain Amber Draco (me) is in command and the position of XO is being held. All other ... [ Read More » ]
My apologies
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, February 7th, 2009 @ 09:27pm
Category: Out of Character
I apologize for not getting the staff meeting post out yet. Between my kids being sick during the week and me being sick now, I just haven't had a chance to finish it. Hopefully I'll have it finished and posted tomorrow.

Again, my apologies.

Jim ... [ Read More » ]
Slip plus 30 minutes
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, February 2nd, 2009 @ 12:36pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Slip plus 30 minutes

Most primary systems are online. A Yellow Alert has been called. Everyone should still be getting their stations up and running or helping others. Auxiliary systems and non-essential equipment, such as holograms, replicators, etc, are still offline.

Within two hours all systems should be back online. ... [ Read More » ]
Great writing, people!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, January 30th, 2009 @ 07:05pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I've read some wonderful writing in reaction to our little "trip". Great job, folks! More's coming soon, so for right now have your characters at their stations, trying to get systems back online and recovering from the incident. The station will be at Yellow Alert once there's enough power to ... [ Read More » ]
Our next mission has started!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 @ 09:43pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Good evening one and all! Our next mission, Transposition, has just kicked off. Please note, in the post it says "everyone is unconscious." There are no exceptions to that. So please, have your next post showing you shaking off the effects of the transition.

Here's what you'll know when you ... [ Read More » ]
Please welcome our new Chief of Sciences!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 @ 12:23pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Please help me welcome Bryan, who will be playing Lieutenant(jg) Susan Barrett, Deep Space 14's new Chief Science Officer. Welcome, Bryan, to the craziest station in the Gamma Quadrant!

Jim
GameMaster, DS14 ... [ Read More » ]
It is with regret
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 @ 04:24pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I have to announce that Lieutenant JG Anastasia Federov has left the services of Deep Space 14 due to their lack of response to the game. She will be welcome to rejoin us if she cares to.

So that opens up our Chief of Sciences spot ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations, people!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, January 11th, 2009 @ 03:33pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I am pleased to announce that our simm, Deep Space 14, has won Bravo Fleet's Task Force Nine's Simm of the Year award for 2008! There is no way that we could have achieved this award without the help of everyone who's writing for a character on her. Kudos to ... [ Read More » ]
Back on Duty
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Saturday, January 10th, 2009 @ 01:16pm
Category: Out of Character
Corven is back, finally, my repair person friend managed to save a lot of my photos etc so not the end of the World.

I am here for tagging and will try to post something asap. ... [ Read More » ]
Possible downtime tonight 7 Jan 09
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 @ 12:11pm
Category: Website Update
Hey all. I was just contacted by the hosting company that services DS14. They are planning on bringing the system down sometime after 6 p.m. EST tonight to do some upgrades. The site could be down as long as two hours, or it could only be down for 10 minutes ... [ Read More » ]
Posting Schedule
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, January 4th, 2009 @ 04:28pm
Category: General News
Now that the holidays are over, the simm has gone back to the schedule of one mission post or personal log every seven days. Please take a moment to get yourself caught up, if you haven't had an opportunity lately.

Thanks!

Jim
... [ Read More » ]
Lt. JG Kondar
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, January 2nd, 2009 @ 10:59am
Category: Simm Announcement
Lt. Kondar has requested an Extended Leave of Absence as of today. If you are working on any JPs with him, please go ahead and write his part.

I will let you know when he comes back.

Jim ... [ Read More » ]
Task Force Nine - Positions That Need Filling
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, January 1st, 2009 @ 11:14am
Category: Out of Character
Good morning fellow gamers! Task Force 9, the task force that we are associated with, has some staff openings that we are looking for some good people to fill.

The newly created Operations Team has three vacant positions on it that are required to be filled.

This is your chance to really ... [ Read More » ]
Lt. McKenzie
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, December 29th, 2008 @ 12:53pm
Category: Out of Character
The player running Lt. McKenzie has requested that I let you know that she's having some computer issues and won't be available before 5 January, in case you go looking for her. Seems her husband accidentally formatted her computer for her. What fun, eh?

She'll be back once the system's ... [ Read More » ]
Day Nine of the Feast of Light & Darkness
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 @ 10:59pm
Category: Simm Announcement
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* Day 12
* Day 9 of the Festival of Light & Darkness
* Sunday 29 December through Saturday 3 Jan 2009
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Days six, seven, and eight of the festival passed without any major incidents. Now it is Day 9, the last day of the Festival of Light and Darkness. An open invitation ... [ Read More » ]
Evening News
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 @ 09:45pm
Category: Starbase Entertainment News
Good evening, I am Raven Svaboda with SEN/DS14 news.

It's Day Eight of the Finnean festival of Light and Darkness. According to Finnean sources it is the day they celebrate Kaliel the god of death. Dress for this day is black. And contrary to popular perception by non indiginous species, ... [ Read More » ]
Blessed Am I
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 @ 07:09pm
Category: General News
As I sit here at my laptop this Christmas Eve, totally sated from the holiday feast we had this afternoon, thinking about the friends and family that had just left after a wonderful afternoon together, that there's another group of friends that I have. And that's you folks. I have ... [ Read More » ]
Tis now Day 8!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 @ 12:00pm
Category: Simm Announcement
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* Day 8 - Sunday 22 December through Saturday 28 December
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Fifth Day of the Festival of Light and Darkness
Selier god of the day/sun
wear white
... [ Read More » ]
Another Upgrade
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, December 18th, 2008 @ 12:22am
Category: Simm Announcement
Evening folks! Or morning, or whatever time it is there for you when you read this. I have just upgraded the site to SMS 2.6.7. This release fixed an annoying bug that was a pet peeve of mine, the inability to use double quotes on the bio pages. That should ... [ Read More » ]
Leave of Absence
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Janox on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 @ 10:59pm
Category: Out of Character
Good Evening All,

I just wanted to let you know that I'll be leaving with my family for vacation this weekend as we head to Vietnam. I won't be back until the first of the year, so don't tag Janox unless you care to wait to get a response.

I'll miss ... [ Read More » ]
Day Seven - Fourth Day of Festival
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 @ 12:27pm
Category: General News
The clock has struck midnight, and now it's a new day.

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* Day 7 - Sunday 14 December through Saturday 21 December
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Fourth Day of the Festival of Light and Darkness
Losayl god of fire
wear white

... [ Read More » ]
DS14 Web site upgraded
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, December 14th, 2008 @ 11:58am
Category: Simm Announcement
Greetings fellow simmers! I have just upgraded the DS14 web site from version 2.6.2 to 2.6.6 of the SMS software. If you find anything strange or something that doesn't seem to function properly, please let me know. Thanks!

Jim
Your ever lovin' GM ... [ Read More » ]
Day 6 - Third Day of Festival
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, December 8th, 2008 @ 11:36am
Category: Simm Announcement
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* Day 6 - Sunday 7 December through Saturday 13 December
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Third day of the Festival of Light and Darkness
- celebrates Morden, goddess of water
- primary color - black

... [ Read More » ]
It is with both regret and joy
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 @ 11:56pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with both regret and joy that I am able to announce that the player for Alexander Munro has decided to leave DS14 and head over to the USS Discovery. Station life is not for everyone, to be sure. We wish him all the best in his new post.

Good ... [ Read More » ]
Notification of Tranfer
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 @ 11:16pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I have to announce the recall of Major Hale to the Alpha Quadrant. He is, of course, welcome to join us again if duty allows it.

Regards,

Captain Lucatz
... [ Read More » ]
Day Five - Second Day of Festival
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, November 30th, 2008 @ 04:57pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Day Five, the second day of Festival, has started. Here's the notes on it:

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* Day 5 - Sunday 30 Nov through Saturday 6 December
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Second Day of the Festival of Light and Darkness
- celebrates Ardra, Goddess of earth
- color of the day is a charcoal black
- the mood is still festive, ... [ Read More » ]
What Wonderful Writing!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 @ 11:20pm
Category: Out of Character
I would like to take just a moment of your time to say that the way you all have gone about describing your character's recent activities have been a joy to read! From the action going down with some members of security to deep sea fishing trips to a wild ... [ Read More » ]
Day Four - First Day of the Festival
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 @ 11:39am
Category: Simm Announcement
Good morning fine gentle-beings! Today is the first day of the Festival of Light and Darkness, so come on down to the planet and have yourself a good time. The Mission Notes page has been updated with the information below.

Day 4 - Sunday 22 November 2384 through 29 Saturday 2384

- ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lt. Dunel!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 @ 11:23am
Category: Simm Announcement
Please join me in extending Lt. Dunel a warm welcome as the newest crew member of DS14! Lt. Dunel joins us as our new Chief Operations Officer. Welcome, Lt. Dunel!
... [ Read More » ]
Trailers for the upcoming Star Trek movie!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 @ 10:34am
Category: Out of Character
For those of you still in the dark ages (grin), the second trailer for the new Star Trek movie has been released. You can find it over on http://www.startrekmovie.com. Check it out!
... [ Read More » ]
Ensign Jabir
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 @ 02:57pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with regret that I have to let you know that Ensign Jabir has withdrawn from our game. If you had any joint posts going on with him feel free to modify or delete them as necessary.

Jim
CO, Deep Space 14 ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lt. Federov!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 @ 11:13am
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome Lieutenant(jg) Anastasia Federov to the ranks of officers aboard Deep Space 14. Lt. Federov will be taking over the science department as our new Chief of Sciences. Please take a moment when you see her around the station to give her a warm welcome.

Welcome aboard, ... [ Read More » ]
The USS Hale has docked
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, November 6th, 2008 @ 09:50pm
Category: General News
The USS Hale, NCC-75351, has just docked with DS14. She's here to begin her maiden voyage as a simm with Task Force 9. Her captain has offered an invite to any of the DS14 crowd that would like to interact with his crew while they are docked to pop on ... [ Read More » ]
Interlude - Day 2
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 @ 08:31pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Day 2 - Sunday 2 Nov 2384 through Saturday 8 Nov 2384

Announcement will be made today about the festival due to start on Finnea Prime on Tuesday, and will last for nine days. All who wish shore leave at any time during the festival will have their request granted.

- ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Ensign Kale!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 @ 09:51pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome Ensign John Kale as our newest member of DS14! Ensign Kale joins us as a Fighter Maintenance Officer. Welcome, Ensign! Good to have you with us!
... [ Read More » ]
Mission Notes
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 @ 11:32pm
Category: Website Update
I have updated the Mission Notes to reflect what's currently going on aboard DS14. You can get to those from your Console menu, or at the top of the page when you write a mission post or joint mission post.

Capt. Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
Good job, all!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, September 26th, 2008 @ 02:37pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I want to take just a moment of your time and say that I have really enjoyed reading the mission posts and personal logs that have been coming through the station the last month or so. Wonderful reading!

Keep up the good work!

Capt. Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
More Probs
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 @ 05:44am
Category: General News
I have broken bones in my hand. Will have to go to the city 140 miles for manipulation. Will try to keep up, can type fast one handed LOL. It's access that's the prob as I will be off work. ... [ Read More » ]
The Intelligence Dept gets another member!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 @ 12:23pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to officially welcome Lieutenant(jg) John Finley aboard Deep Space 14. Lieutenant(jg) Finley will be joining us as an Intelligence Officer, which should give him plenty to do.

Welcome, Lieutenant(jg) Finley!

... [ Read More » ]
Limited Access
Posted by Lieutenant JG Corven McKenzie on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 @ 11:46am
Category: General News
Thought this might be the best place to put this. I have limited net access at home, having to post on a Wii console and it doesn't have a keyboard.

I am also away this weekend 26th to 28th on an RNR training course. ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lieutenant(jg) Akoval th'Anivi!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 @ 04:50pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Welcome, Lieutenant, to Deep Space 14 as her new Chief Operations Officer. Please bear with him as he accustoms himself to the craziness that we call home.

Welcome!
... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lieutenant Kelly
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 @ 08:54pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome a new player into our midst. Matt is bringing aboard Lieutenant Jonathan Kelly, our new Chief of Engineering. Please take a moment to make him feel welcome here at DS14.

Welcome! ... [ Read More » ]
Don't forget about Mission Notes
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, September 14th, 2008 @ 11:24pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey all. I want to remind you about the Mission Notes section of DS14. You can access it either from your Console, then Mission Notes, or by clicking on the Show/Hide hyperlink on the top right of the screen when you're writing a mission post.

I use this section to give ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Ensign Munro!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, September 14th, 2008 @ 06:44pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Deep Space 14 would like to extend a warm welcome to Ensign Alexander Munro, our new Assistant Chief of Operations. Welcome, ensign! I hope you enjoy your stay with us!

Capt. Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
Timeline
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, September 14th, 2008 @ 03:33pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Okay folks. As of today, Sunday, September 14th the USS Valiant has been back for a little more than thirty-six hours, and the station has been locked down for around twelve hours. So please keep that in mind when you post next.

... [ Read More » ]
LCARS section revised!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 @ 11:12pm
Category: Website Update
Hey all. I've just gone through and updated the LCARS section of DS14. With the version of the SMS program we're running now that database has been separated into departments. I just finished going through the entries I already had, moving them to what departments they fell under. I also ... [ Read More » ]
Condition Blue
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Rachel Whitefeather on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 @ 07:58pm
Category: Starbase Entertainment News
*On all screens the UFP symbol appears edged in blue*

Good afternoon. This is Raven Svoboda with a SEN/DS14 update. We are now in Condition Blue.

All base civilian personell are to follow the following restrictions:

A curfew is now in effect. All civilians and off duty personell will be in their ... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations, Brell!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, September 6th, 2008 @ 10:55am
Category: Out of Character
As CO of Deep Space 14, one of the pleasures I have is passing out kudos when they are due. One of our players has recommended Brell for the Commendation letter award because of his willingness to jump right in with both feet, even though he's been with us less ... [ Read More » ]
Symptoms
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Janox on Friday, September 5th, 2008 @ 01:25pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Good Afternoon Everyone,

There has been some questions about what sort of symptoms one who has Plasma Plague may display. There are no previously recorded specific symptoms, and I've purposefully created this as a new strain of the virus so that anyone who wishes to get sick can decide what signs ... [ Read More » ]
Our Next Storyline Has Started!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, September 5th, 2008 @ 09:19am
Category: Simm Announcement
Greetings fellow simmers! Our next story line has started, and it's a doozy! The mission is called, aptly, Trapped. DS14 is in quarantine due to an outbreak of a very infectious, and potentially fatal, disease. All incoming traffic is being diverted to Starbase 909. All vessels already here are stuck ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Ensign Verix!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 31st, 2008 @ 09:26pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome to Deep Space 14 Ensign Verix, fresh from the USS Dresden. He will be joining us as DS14's new Chief Intelligence Officer.

Welcome, Ensign Verix!
... [ Read More » ]
Thanks, Captain!
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Janox on Friday, August 29th, 2008 @ 10:29pm
Category: General News
Captain Lucatz,

Thank you so much for the honor and the high praise. It has been most enjoyable simming with all of you, and I'm very much looking forward to our upcoming missions!

Best Regards,

Lt Janox
CMO Deep Space 14 ... [ Read More » ]
Crew Awards
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, August 29th, 2008 @ 08:10pm
Category: Simm Announcement
As you have just seen, we have the capability of awarding medals and such to members of DS14. What you may not realize is that *you*, as players, have the ability to nominate players for the different awards. You can see these awards if you go under Simms from the ... [ Read More » ]
Deep Space 14 Official Announcement
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, August 29th, 2008 @ 08:07pm
Category: Simm Announcement
The all-hands signal sounds throughout Deep Space 14, bringing the entire station to a stand still as communications systems all over the station flickered on to show the face of the station's commanding officer, Captain Lucatz. She waited a moment to be sure that she had everyone's attention, then started.

"There ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Ensign Heart!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, August 29th, 2008 @ 06:53pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome Ensign Amy Heart to the ranks of those of us fortunate to live and work here at Deep Space 14! Ensign Heart joins us as an Engineering Officer, so if you have something that needs fixing, just give her a comm!

Ensign Heart, welcome to ... [ Read More » ]
Right Here, Right Now
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 @ 10:42pm
Category: Attention All Hands
This is your Captain speaking.

As we have quite a few new crew members that have joined us in the past couple of weeks, I'd like to take a moment of your time to give you an overview of what's going on:

Those of you that have just arrived have found that ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Ensign Survivor!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 @ 11:03am
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to welcome Ensign Kelsier Dockson Survivor to Deep Space 14. Ensign Survivor will be filling the position of Wing Executive Officer in Flight Operations.

Welcome, Ensign! May you stay here be memorable! ... [ Read More » ]
Major Game Question Raised
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 @ 02:01pm
Category: Out of Character
Hey everyone. A point was brought out to me earlier this week from a couple of our players regarding the way we play. After thinking a lot about what was brought up I have decided to open up the question to you all and see what you think.

Please, take a ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Ensign Indefinita!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, August 25th, 2008 @ 10:54pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment of your time to welcome Ensign Neo Indefinita to his station here aboard Deep Space 14 as Squadron Commander of one of our fighter groups.

Welcome, Ensign!
... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lieutenant(jg) Snow
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, August 25th, 2008 @ 10:44pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to draw your attention to a new member of our family here at Deep Space 14, Lieutenant(jg) Miranda Snow. She joins us as our newest Wing Commander, and will be working under Lieutenant(jg) McKenzie.

Welcome to Deep Space 14, Lieutenant!
... [ Read More » ]
DS14 now has it's own Stellar Cartographer!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, August 25th, 2008 @ 12:06pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment of your time to welcome Ensign Hannah Cushing to our little corner of the universe. Ensign Cushing is joining us straight out of Starfleet Academy, and will be working in the Stellar Cartography department.

Welcome, Ensign Cushing! May your duty station, and your ... [ Read More » ]
DS14 Forums
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, August 22nd, 2008 @ 02:48pm
Category: General News
Hey folks. Don't forget, when you became a crew member here you agreed to hop on over to the DS14 forums and register there, too. Granted, they don't get a lot of traffic, as there's only 14 of us right now. They are used by both myself and Lt. Goodman ... [ Read More » ]
A new addition to Security!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, August 22nd, 2008 @ 08:30am
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome Ensign Brian Moxis as a new member of the crew of Deep Space 14! Joining us straight from Starfleet Academy, Ensign Moxis will be working in the Security department as a Security Officer.

Welcome aboard, Ensign Moxis!
... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Carrie Dalton!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, August 21st, 2008 @ 03:33pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome the newest civilian on Deep Space 14, Carrie Dalton! Carrie comes to us directly from Earth and plans to make DS14 the center of the clothing world in the Gamma Quadrant. So, if you're in need of new clothes, and love them tailor made, go ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 @ 10:24am
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to extend a warm welcome to Lieutenant(jg) Iy'dan Brell, who is joining our ranks as Chief Counselor aboard Deep Space 14. Please take a moment, the next time you bump into him in the halls, to make him feel welcome.

Welcome aboard, Iy'dan!

... [ Read More » ]
The 2300 hour report
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, August 18th, 2008 @ 11:37pm
Category: Starbase Entertainment News
Greetings, fellow spacers. Jane Johnson reporting once again, to keep all you sentient-types out there up on the happenings on the base.

Top of the list, the USS Civilization, just in last week from the Alpha Quadrant, has departed for regions unknown. However, to make up for the possible loss of ... [ Read More » ]
USS Civilization
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 17th, 2008 @ 10:51pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I had the pleasure of helping to launch the USS Civilization as part of Task Group Fehk'Lr this weekend. They'd been taking on supplies and personnel here on Deep Space 14, and had finally gotten all the crew needed to go live. I did a JP with her, and they ... [ Read More » ]
Upgraded to SMS 2.6!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 17th, 2008 @ 12:21pm
Category: Website Update
Well folks, the Deep Space 14 web site has been successfully upgraded to version 2.6. It should be transparent to you as far as signing on and such. I do want to mention a new feature that I like. On your console you'll now see an option to "personalize your ... [ Read More » ]
Working on the web site
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 17th, 2008 @ 10:49am
Category: Website Update
Good day. I will be working on the web site today, 17 August 08, attempting to upgrade it from the current version of 2.5.6 to the newest version, 2.6. I normally won't try to change something that isn't broke, but Anodyne Productions, the folks that support the SMS product, ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Lt(jg) Dimp'ossais!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, August 15th, 2008 @ 10:26am
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to welcome a new player into our midst. Lieutenant(jg) Gurnera Dimp'ossais will be joining the crew of Deep Space 14 as a member of our medical department. So please take a moment and welcome Dr. Dimp (as she likes to be called) to ... [ Read More » ]
Deep Space 14 has moved Task Groups
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 @ 09:28pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Deep Space Fourteen has been relocated into Task Group Fehk'Lr. This is something that usually happens when the commanding officer of a simm has been given the position of a Task Group Commander, and his simm isn't in the Task Group he's been assigned to. The link on TF9's site ... [ Read More » ]
A visual for the Valiant's bridge
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 @ 09:44am
Category: Website Update
In the Starbase Tour section there is now an image of the USS Valiant's bridge, courtesy of Robert. Thanks, Robert! ... [ Read More » ]
Woo hoo!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 @ 09:40am
Category: Simm Announcement
Hey folks! I just received some wonderful news! It seems that Deep Space 14 has been chosen as the "Simm Of The Month" for Bravo Fleet! This is one of the highest honors that Bravo Fleet can bestow upon one of their Simms. It just goes to show that Bravo ... [ Read More » ]
Hey folks!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 @ 01:18pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I was just taking a look at the posting log. It seems, besides myself and Goodman, *no one else* has posted in the past 8 days. Remember, when you joined you agreed to post at least once a week, i.e. every seven days. I know that some of you are ... [ Read More » ]
Posting requirements
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 @ 10:23am
Category: Simm Announcement
Okay folks, I know a lot of us are working on the launch of the Valiant, which I've been assured will happen this weekend. However, the simm rules to require all of us to post at least once every seven days. Looking over the stats on the site I see ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome, Private Gentarin!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 @ 12:01pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to welcome a new player into our midst. Ken is joining the ranks of players here, bringing in Private Althonis Gentarin, one of Starfleet's marines. Welcome, Ken! Good to have you with us!

Jim, aka Cmdr Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
The next step
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 @ 09:49pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Okay people! The staff meeting's over and you all have your assignments. Get your characters outfitted and aboard the Valiant, as I would like to see her launch for the first part of the mission by Wednesday 25 June. That should give you plenty of time to put together something ... [ Read More » ]
Player Announcement
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 @ 02:25pm
Category: Simm Announcement
It is with sad feelings that I let you know that Carlos, who ran our Chief Intelligence officer, has had to regretfully pull out of the game. Real life considerations have made it very difficult for him to have access to the internet.

That puts us down to eight players. ... [ Read More » ]
Limited Internet Access This Weekend
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, June 6th, 2008 @ 11:47am
Category: Out of Character
As an FYI I will have limited to no internet access this weekend, as I'm moving and my service at the other house is not scheduled to be turned on until Monday. If you send me anything in that regard; email, post, etc, I probably won't be able to respond ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Kondar!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 @ 12:27pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to welcome Marcello to our group of fine players here on DS14. He'll be playing Kondar, Son of Mok'bar, our new Chief Strategic/Tactical Operations Officer. Welcome to our little home away from home!

... [ Read More » ]
The Chase - our new mission
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, June 2nd, 2008 @ 12:16am
Category: Simm Announcement
Mission two has officially started as of this evening (yes, I know this is dated after midnight ... you have a point?)

The main thrust of this mission will be to track down the person or persons responsible for the destruction of the elint ship and the death of her crew, ... [ Read More » ]
Mission 1: Arrival - Wrapping up soon!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 @ 02:56pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Our current mission will be wrapping up hopefully by this weekend, May 31st. For most of us the transition into the next mission will be pretty seamless. I wanted to give you a chance to wrap up any outstanding storyline threads that you may have hanging out there.

Our next mission, ... [ Read More » ]
Don't forget, folks...
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 @ 12:07am
Category: Simm Announcement
... as part of the joy of playing here we do have a "one post every seven days" rule, one of the few we have. A few of you are starting to near the two week mark. Need to be hearing something from you soon. Doesn't have to be much; ... [ Read More » ]
I'm afraid we lost our CMO
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, May 26th, 2008 @ 11:42pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I'm afraid that we've lost our current Chief Medical Officer. There were circumstances that made it impossible for the current occupant to continue to play, so her character has been retired.

She is, of course, welcome back at any time.

Lucatz, Commanding Officer
Deep Space Fourteen
... [ Read More » ]
Plot Update Online
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 @ 11:57pm
Category: General News
Please go to the forums and, under Mission Talk, read the post He's Dead, Jim! There is very important information on the expectations for the various departments. We are transitioning into the next part of the mission, and this post details what you'll need to know.

Please direct all questions there.

Lucatz ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 @ 03:04pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to welcome a new player into our midst. Scott is bringing in Ensign Russol Dukat, who will be taking over as Assistant Chief Intelligence Officer. When you have a moment give him a shout and make him feel welcome!

Welcome to the madhouse, Scott!
... [ Read More » ]
Congratulations!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, April 28th, 2008 @ 04:19pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to offer my congratulations to Chief Petty Officer Eton Charsa and Lieutenant JG Perseus for receiving the starbase's Newcomer award this month. This award is given to new players who show enthusiasm in all aspects of the game.

Congratulations!

... [ Read More » ]
Starbase Midday Garden News
Posted by Chief Petty Officer Eton Charsa on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 @ 06:27am
Category: Starbase Entertainment News
Stardate: 61297.2 and this is the return of the leisure news service for DS14 and anyone who wants to know. This is Nija Ur Mego, your sunny Saurian back on the snoop.

Let's start at the top of snooping because the station's Top, our own COMMANDER was seen shopping ... [ Read More » ]
Change to the Forums
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Monday, April 7th, 2008 @ 10:12am
Category: Simm Announcement
I received a notice from the folks at phpBB over the weekend letting me know that the version of the forums we were running, version 2.0.22, was not the newest. Indeed, version 3 is out now, and is much more stable, and easy to use.

I had two choices when ... [ Read More » ]

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Nigel Goodman on Sunday, April 6th, 2008 @ 01:06pm
Category: Starbase Entertainment News
Good evening, and welcome to both the Starbase Entertainment network and Deep Space 14. I'm Ensign Raven Svoboda, with all the latest news on the station. Here's the news.

We have new personnel who have freshly arrived for duty on Deep Space 14. They have recently arrived via ... [ Read More » ]
Welcome Joel!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 @ 03:28pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I would like to take a moment to welcome a new player to our midst! Joel is bringing in our new Chief Science Officer, Perseus. I'll let him introduce his character to you in-game, but I wanted to take a moment to welcome him to the simm.

Welcome to Deep Space ... [ Read More » ]
Stardate Now Calculated For You!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, March 28th, 2008 @ 04:07pm
Category: Website Update
Fellow crew members, I have just added a mod to the web site that'll help you figure out the current stardate, especially when doing personal logs. Look just under the Jupiter Station logo on the right. You should see the current Sim Year and the Stardate.

What? You don't see it? ... [ Read More » ]
Don't forget the forums
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 @ 11:10pm
Category: Simm Announcement
Don't forget to head over to the Forums and create an account there. We're going to be using that for all out of game discussions, announcements, that sort of thing. I'm also going to try and create a help section for the web site over there.

So be sure to ... [ Read More » ]
We've been given the go ahead!
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, March 21st, 2008 @ 02:40pm
Category: Simm Announcement
I received word today that we can go ahead and change our game format from a PBeM simm to a PBF one. This means that after Sunday night, March 23rd, the Yahoo Groups in-game list will be set so that we can no longer post to it. All game posts ... [ Read More » ]
Current Mission Posts / New Forum site
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Friday, March 14th, 2008 @ 10:19pm
Category: Website Update
I am going to be moving the current mission posts over to the web site as they are posted for now. This should give us the ability to check out how the board functions and feel it out a bit. Give us a bit of practice as we do. And ... [ Read More » ]
Site Testing
Posted by Rear Admiral Dominique Lucatz on Thursday, March 13th, 2008 @ 08:39pm
Category: General News
I am in the process right now of setting up and testing this web site, with the possibility of using this for our simm. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome. ... [ Read More » ]