Presidential Edicts
April 1, 2017 to December 2, 2017
Every president must have a motto
Every president must have a motto
Posted 2 April 2017 - 2:03pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #1
“Logic is the beginning of wisdom; not the end.” – Spock, Star Trek VI
Last term there were more than a few situations that required both delicate handling and decisive action. For this person, that is nothing new.
Since their last promotion, they have continued to serve the club in significant ways. They have served as President, During that term as
President, they presented a quiet outer front that seemed to be one of the calmest terms in recent memory. Behind the scenes they moved from
one continent to another. Raised a two small children. Dealt with every issue that was brought their way. Found the right staff to fill
vacancies that needed immediate attention, and did so with out ranting raving, or letting the club at large know what was going badly, or good,
just fixing what was broken.
To quote her Veep, “Rear Admiral (RAdm): Rare. Rear Admiral is a promotion given to those who have not only made exceptional commitments to the
club above and beyond that which is required for a number of years, but have also had a permanent and lasting impact in developing the club
through government work in Fleets or Departments.
Linds has made numerous contributions to the club since her last promotion in 2012. She’s been thanked and commended several times, including
for being a “tireless worker” as Kat put it for doing “thankless” tasks as Jack put it in the GM department, as well as for the awesome job she
did as an Academy CO for a remarkable five year stretch. She’s made contributions to keep the club going as MAC, she’s written articles that
give us exposure on other sites, and she’s arguably the most skilled writer in STF. It’s unusual whenever she doesn’t win the award for best
STFer, which is given to the person who makes the most contributions to the club overall through both their roleplaying and work in the
government. In my opinion she’s the single most overdue person in STF for a promotion and I would appreciate it if you would consider this
recommendation at the beginning of your term.”
To quote my Veep, "For my input I agree completely with what her veep has suggested. As a newer member She has advised me on a number of
occasions and I can see the amount of effort and positive influence she has put in even though I don't have a large amount of history to go by.
"
Aside from those I have 3 other recommendations, so it makes me believe this is the perfect thing to do as my first act.
She is a core part of our club and her efforts shall not go unnoticed and unthanked. It is my great pleasure to promote Lindsay Bayes to the
rare rank of Rear Admiral. It is very much deserved. Congrats Lindsay!
~Jeremy DeSpain, President
April 2nd, 2017
Posted 5 April 2017 - 9:36am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict # 2
"BLAST REGULATIONS! Mr. Spock, I order you to assume command on my personal authority as Captain of the Enterprise." - James T. Kirk
With the resignation of the Commanding Officer on Outpost 42, and Upon Recommendation of the Fleet Commander, Pioneer Fleet, Adam W. Is hereby instated as Commanding Officers of Outpost 42. As he has recently been promoted to Captain, with out a Command, no Promotion is needed.
Congratulations Captain, take your Station.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 6 April 2017 - 10:40am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict # 3
“Everyone remember where we parked.”
After discussion with the Commanding Officer Captain Raymond Branch of the USS Asimov, it has been decided with Approval from Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Krys McClean, That the Specification and Class of the Asimov will be changed to the Chandley Class. Name will remain the same.
Good night USS Asimov NCC-73404-B Brazen Class
Arise USS Asimov NCC-73404-C Chandley Class
Fair Winds, Good Sails, and Good Luck Captain Branch, and Asimov Crew
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 10 April 2017 - 9:56am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #4
"But a genius doesn't work on an assembly line basis."
After much deliberation, and thought, I have come to these choices for the Cabinet, since the option was there I have retain more than a few staff members, I think this will ease the preperation for Exodus.
Academy Commandant- Kat Dedul (Retained)
Engineering Director- Robert Archer (Appointed)
GameMaster Director- TJ Morgan (Retained)
Personnel Director- Matthew Kleinman (Retained)
Fleet Commander, Foremost Fleet - Russell Watts (Appointed)
Fleet Commander, Pioneer Fleet- Lindsay Bayes (Appointed)
Fleet Commander, Meridian Fleet- Steven Sigle (Retained)
Fleet Commander, Black Fleet- Ray Branch (Appointed)
Fleet Commander, Infinite Fleet- Steve Johnson (Retained)
Joe P remains Librarian and Ray Branch remains MAC.
Owen Morgan is appointed SOX.
-a Note here, Ray was not removed for any fault of his own, I just saw the oppurtunity to allow some new to step into a role and grow.
Sincere thanks are given to all previous cabinet members, and applicants. I hope to hear that many of those that applied that did not get the nod here are joining these teams as Assistants.
FComms and QDirs, please name your assistants as soon as possible.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy "OX" DeSpain
Posted 23 April 2017 - 7:12pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict # 5
"A star captain's most solemn oath is that he will give his life, even his entire crew, rather than violate the Prime Directive."
-- Kirk, "The Omega Glory", stardate unknown
With Ray stepping down on the USS Asimov, the search was conducted for a fitting replacement. How does one replace a turtle? It is the recommendation of the Tribble, and his cohort the Kiwi, that we replace a turtle with a mouse. I agree with this recommendation. As she is already a Commodore, no Promotion is needed, Everyone welcome Tyra Schroll to the Command chair on the USS Asimov in the Foremost Fleet.
Tasty Almond Milk Cheese for All, Congrats Commodore on your new posting.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 10 May 2017 - 10:39am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edit #6
"Heading, sir?"
"Out there. --- thataway!" (Kirk, The Motion Picture)
With the resignation of the Tiger Shark, that left a hole in fleet one. Our ever industrious Tribble and Kiwi, have searched high, and Low, mostly low, they are not Tall. And found us a Captain for the USS Manhattan, that new Captain is David Eads, with this position comes a Promotion to Captain, and a entrance ticket to the Zoo.
Good Luck Captain, We are all gonna need with a Goblin in Command,
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 10 May 2017 - 10:43am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #7
“Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work...”
? Albert Einstein
With the ELOA of Krys our Favoritest Wise Owl, We have another hole in the Foremost Fleet. Our ever industrious Tribble and Kiwi, have foregone the standard search, and opt'd to promote the Bonnies, ever industrious Executive Officer as the Captain for the USS Bonaventure, that new Captain is Matt Wiseman, with this position comes a Promotion to Captain.
Good Luck Captain, and God Speed,
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 11 May 2017 - 2:27pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #8
"I am a graduate of Starfleet Academy; I know many things."
-- Worf (The Darkness and the Light)
This morning I received an Email from the Academy Commandant. Since the Stepping down of Brady, the Endeavor needed a CO. She shared her list of Applicants, and her thoughts, the last of which was her recommendation for the position. Far be it from me to over rule her, as I agree with her recommendation. It has been a bit since this person has sat the Chair in Command, but welcome back to the Big Tank.
The New Commanding Officer of the USS Endeavor is Rear Admiral Daniel Lerner, as he has previously been a Captain prior, no Promotion is needed.
So Long and Thanks for all the Fishes,
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 17 June 2017 - 6:10pm by Jeremy DeSpain
All,
In light of recent developments as well as past Issues. I have asked TJ Morgan to step down as GM Director. Before the rumors fly and this becomes a free for all here are the reasons why.
1. Complaints about handling and treatment of Members in The GM Board.
2. Obstinate and unwillingness to seek compromise.
3. Inability to work with other departments with in the framework of the rules as written.
4. Failure to follow procedure
Some will say it is because I disagree with his changes. That is not correct, I do disagree with his changes, but it is handling of the disagreements that led to this. Change for the sake of change is Chaos. As I stated at the beginning of the term I sought no major changes to the club into the lead up to Exodus. I still allowed the discussions to be had. On the 30th of May I gave TJ until the 31st of July to prove that this would be handled correctly. It took 18 days for a different issue to arise. It was an issue that could have been avoided following the correct protocols, or at minimum including the people from the department in question.
I have come to the conclusion that TJ Morgan no longer is viable to work with in my Cabinet. This is Effective Immediately.
President Jeremy "OX" DeSpain
Posted 22 June 2017 - 8:51pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #9
All,
In the Spirit of club unity and respect, I hereby declare Edict #8 Rescinded and Void. It was not intended to slander or malign but inform. In the spirit of betterment of the club I will also Formally apologize to those named in the proceeding edict.
President Jeremy DeSpain
Posted 3 July 2017 - 10:33pm by Jeremy DeSpain
7/3/17
"I realize that command does have its fascination, even under circumstances such as these, but I neither enjoy the idea of command nor am I frightened of it. It simply exists, and I will do whatever logically needs to be done."
-- Spock, "The Galileo Seven", stardate 2812.7
With Rear Admiral Bayes stepping down as FComm Pioneer, that left a whole that needed to be filled. I am not one to wait and I am pleased to announce Captain Adam W. as her successor. Good luck Captain, bathrooms on the right AFComm's office on the left, only advice I have is don't mix those up.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 13 July 2017 - 7:23pm by Jeremy DeSpain
"Picard: "Number one, will you set a course for Starbase 227? I'll join you on the bridge shortly."
Riker: "Wait a minute. You've been declared dead. You can't give orders around here."
Data: "If we are to adhere to the exact letter of Starfleet regulations, then technically, sir, you have been declared a renegade. In fact, I believe you are facing 12 counts of court martial offenses. You cannot give orders either, sir."
Picard: "That's quite right. And as I am supposed to be dead, I'll go and get some sleep, and Mr. Data, I suggest that you escort Commander Riker to the brig."
Data: "Aye, sir... this way, sir." (Data grabs Riker and leads him to the brig.)"
- TNG: Gambit part II, 7.05
In the Pioneer Fleet we had Marcelo step down as Captain of the Atlantis. With his first official act as Fcomm Adam launched a search for a suitable replacement. He and his AfComm combed through the applicants and made their Selection.I have been informed all applicants have been informed of their status via email. That gives me the pleasure of announicing the new Commanding Officer of the Atlantis, with a promotion to Captain, Kate O'Neill. Good Luck Captain O'Neill I am sure your Animal Nick will Follow shortly.
President Jeremy "Ox"DeSpain
13 July 2017
Posted 26 July 2017 - 8:08pm by Jeremy DeSpain
"Kirk: How's our ship?
Spock: Out of danger.
Kirk: Good...
Spock: You saved the crew.
Kirk: You used what he wanted against him. That's a nice move.
Spock: It is what you would have done.
Kirk: And this... this is what you would have done. It was only logical....."
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
Upon Recommendation of Fleet Command Meridian Fleet, The Commanding Officer of the USS Chernov has been asked to step down from Station. This is never and easy task to consider or undertake. For the good of the ship and the club the decision has been made to bring back the Former Commanding Officer of the USS Chernov, T.J. Morgan. As the Possum has previously held the Rank of Captain, no promotion is required. I expect good things for the ship under this new Commanding Officer. If you wish to explore Abramsverse contact the Command Staff of the Chernov.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
07/26/2017
Posted 14 August 2017 - 6:45pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #14
Monday, August 14th, 2017
"Shut up, Wesley! " ~ Jean-Luc Picard
This quote is an often used star trek quote, so often so that it does not need to be cited to a specific episode, it ranks up there with "Make it So", and "Engage". Why were people telling Westley Crusher to shut up? It was because Westley had a tendency to say things that did not need to be said, and then expound it until such time as someone stopped him. Recent events have brought this quote back to mind. There have been a series of unfortunate events that ultimately led to the resignation of two players from all roles (If Sharon was speaking for Ty in her post as alluded). This started with a post on one ship. I will not go into my personal opinion of said post. This led to another player feeling harassed, bullied and attacked. Also unfortunately it led this player to post publically about this in the Command boards. That was inappropriate to say the least. Command is the place where we discuss issues not attack each other over posts. That will be further addressed in the second half of this edict. First though I feel that some of our most basic rules need to be readdressed and reinforced. Everyone upon joining our site, agreed to our Terms of Service. If you need a reminder you can read them here:
Terms of Service : https://www.star-fleet.com/webb/legal
As well here are links to other important documents that all members should be familiar with.
MOO: https://www.star-fleet.com/library/bookshelf/charters/charter-moo.html
FCOMM: https://www.star-fleet.com/library/bookshelf/charters/charter-fleets.html
Players Handbook: https://www.star-fleet.com/library/bookshelf/handbook/index.html
GRAVITIES: https://www.star-fleet.com/library/bookshelf/charters/charter-gravities.html
These are the basic rules and principals we operate under. We have a chain of command, it starts with a Junior Officer, progresses to a Department Head. While a DH is a Roleplay position holding no direct command authority, they are expected to be members that you can go to for assistance in your RP needs aboard a ship. From DH you go to Executive Officer, this is the Captain's right hand. They should be able to help you with any day to day issue on your ship. The XO reports to the Captain or Commanding Officer, A Captain is in Charge of the Command in question. That means they hire and fire all subordinate personnel on their ship. Just as a Captain has the right to refuse you admittance to their command, they maintain the right to remove you for any reason, within TOS, as well, especially when you are out of existing guidelines, either imposed by our Site wide rules, or refined by the Ships rules. The reason they were named to the position in the first place is there exists an implicit level of trust in their ability to act in a professional, fair and just manner. Though I am the President of this Club I am not the only one in it. I can however lay out my personal expectations for a Captain, or anyone else, posting in Command.
1. Litmus Test your Post - Does it need to be in Command(I.E. Should this be on the Personnel Dept. Board instead)?
2. Are you Certain that it needs to be in Command(Does this actually require Executive Oversight and Club wide exposure)?
3. Do you have all your facts straight(And in a fashion they can be shared when asked for)?
4. Did you follow your proper Chain of Command(If you are bringing up a ship issue, did you start with your Captain)?
5. Do you have a reasonable solution to go with your I don't likes(Please bring more to the post than your Opinion on the issue, please have a thought out solution as well, if there is no solution to the issue, do we really need to discuss it)?
6. Bounce the idea off someone (You would be surprised how many times this will save you from rash decisions. I know it has saved me more than once, and I am thankful that I have people to collaborate with when I need to vet an Idea.)
7. Is this an issue that requires an Immediate reaction(As we have seen repeatedly a controversial post in command is going to get quick and immediate responses, not always helpful ones, but they will show up rapidly, could this have functioned better as an email)?
These are simple rules, I try to apply them to my Job all day long, to Command, and to my Personal Posts. I will not lie I get as frustrated as anyone else at other players, I have gotten angry more than once. The primary rule of Command on the MoTD is about not posting when angry. That should be expanded, to When you are upset as well. You do not have to be Angry for an emotionally driven post to be a bad idea. This entire issue, could have been avoided if the above rules had been applied to the initial and all subsequent posts. This entire issue, while not exactly my fault, it is partly my fault I did not stomp down on it immediately, is my responsibility. It is also my responsibility to hash out punishments for those that were out of line. There is more than one person in that Category. It saddens me that everyone on this list currently, or recently, Serves as a Command Officer under my Command.
In Order of Offense to be discussed.
Kate O'Neill, For conduct that breached TOS in the form of Defamation of another player, and not following the Chain of Command you are hereby given a 3 Month Ban on posting in Command. As well an Official Executive Reprimand is now on file in the form of this Edict.(1) - No Formal or Official Complaints Filed, Executive Decision.
Sharon Miller, For Conduct that breached TOS in the form of Defamation of another player you are hereby given a 3 Month(2) Ban on Posting in Command. As well an Official Executive Reprimand is now on file in the form of this Edict.(1)- 1 Formal or Official Complaint Filed, Executive Decision.
Jerome Davis, For Conduct that breached TOS in the form of Defamation of another player you are hereby given a 3 Month Ban on Posting in Command. As well an Official Executive Reprimand is now on file in the form of this Edict.(1)- 2 Formal or Official Complaints Filed, Executive Decision.
While I am not in the habit of justifying my decisions, I will on the issue of the denial of the appeal of Ty Napier. To me, while the issue above, and this are related, they are not exclusionary. Just because The post by Kate was wrong, it does not invalidate the issues on Outpost 42 between the Command staff and a player on the Station. I am a player on the Station as well, I even understand the level of frustration that Ty got to on the issue. When emailed about her post, which for the record was Prior to the declared LOA, and asked to respond, no response was sent, when asked a second time to Respond to this request as the Captain wanted to resolve the issues under his command, he was responded to with a less than Satisfactory response by Ty. This led to the decision that Ty was either A: Unwilling to, or B: Unaware of and Unwilling to discuss the established guidelines in the future, and therefore Adam removed her from under his Command. Prior to responding to the Appeal request I had been furnished a Copy of this Correspondence by the Captain in question, as he expected the Appeal to be sent. Under the guidelines of STF there is no provision for overturning this type of Decision by a Command Staff. That being said that left the request to my discretion. Since this involved an issue that has ongoing potential, therefore I saw no reason to overturn this decision.
It would be bad form of me to undercut a Commanding Officer in this fashion. I would not have Done any different should it have happened under Sharon's Command to Kate, or Under Jerome’s Command, JoeP’s Command, or any other Captains, barring a legitimate TOS violation in the Process. It is the Command Staff's decision who is the best fit for their Commands, if they are making rash and wrong decisions, it will appear in the health of the ship. The second reason, and it still eludes me, If I was removed from a ship, and it was made clear that the Command staff did not think I was a fit for the ship any longer, why would I want someone to put me back there? The only reasons that came to mind, were I enjoy the character, the Character can be moved and played elsewhere. I enjoy the players I RP'd with, very few people have only one ship that they play on. The final reason, I want to be the one to quit instead of being removed, it is not my job to soothe an ego that is bruised if that is the case. Which means that I saw no reason to overturn this decision. The only mistake I can see that I made in my evolution of thought on the issues is not allowing Ty to give me her side of the issue. As she had not prior been willing to discuss it with the Captain, whom had given her this option already, I did not see anything that would be said that would sway my opinion on the matter. As well it had been implied from the start in a very manipulative phrasing that I would not give in to her request for an appeal because I was playing favorites. I do not by and large work well when attempting to be manipulated, and that was what the request phrasing was, at least in my opinion. In the end I did apply due diligence, and reason to the request for an Appeal, and denied it.
The fact that all three violators were Captains really bothers me. We hold Captains to a Higher standard of behavior than junior members. We have entrusted you with responsibility and authority within the scope of the club. It is my wish that all see this learning opportunity, not just those directly involved. As a Captain of a ship you are expected to set examples of proper behavior across the board. These are the basics of leadership, your behavior exemplifies the acceptable behavior for those under your command. Two of the participants have short stints as command. One has multiple Commands under their belt. That does not excuse any of the behaviors it does how ever put them in context. It shows that some parts of the Command Training that people are receiving, or lack thereof in some cases, has a direct impact on the understanding of Expected behavior, there is not a direct document on Command behavior.
The final thing I want to address here, and I am going to tell you all now, every time I think about it I am Angry, so I will not be able to post about it when I calm down, because that will not happen. I have friends all over the Site, on just about any ship in the Fleet. I do not consider myself better or worse than any other player, at least not where STF is concerned. There are many things in life that I am good at that have no bearing here that I am certain that I am better at than most here, and that is just life. Humans are judgmental creatures, it is part of Sentience and Sapience. The awareness of who you are. There are people that I like better than others. I love my brother and my sister, but I am honest with myself, I like my sister better. That is the way of humanity. What I do not do, and have not ever done was treat them different when rules were applied. I might talk different with the people I am most friendly with. I have never and will never do is something specifically to benefit them that is against the rules. There are two people alive that I would break rules for, and neither plays STF. It angers me to no end when I am accused of playing favorites because I did not decide the way someone else thought an Issue should have been decided. Disagree with my decisions, that I can live with, but do not call me a cheater, which is exactly what was implied, without proof, because I do not cheat, I try not to lie, they are not part of who I am. The insinuation, that I would not listen because it was one of my friends made this a attempt at manipulation from the beginning, intended or not. That was continued in the actions of several others over the course of the discussion, I do not appreciate the implications, and If I was not the President but a standard member I would file a formal complaint, as President I am expected to eat it, and take this form of treatment because it was stated I am the Elected Representative, that some have no faith in.
I now consider this matter very much Closed on the Command board, if it is brought up in another thread on Command, expect to find your ability to post in Command banned as well. No replies are needed or expected to this thread. We are all here to have fun, and lets just go back to doing that. If you have any issues with the above feel free to email me at Pres @ Starfleet.com or to Contact David at Veep @ Star-fleet.com or EGO @ Star-fleet.com to file an official formal complaint.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy DeSpain
President Star-Fleet.Com
(1): Though Per GRAVITIES no edict is required, the issuing authority is combining this into one Document, Instead of separate documents and emails.
(2): As the recipient has resigned all offices at this time, aside from a post announcing a return to Star-Fleet.Com this punishment will take effect upon return to club.
Posted 22 August 2017 - 9:32pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Office of the President Edict # 15
All,
We have had some recent issues, that have brought other issues to light. As STF does not have the Operator manpower to Police the individual ship chats servers. At this time any chat that bears a ship name, or other STF intellectual property moniker, will no longer be allowed, Captains please close any open Servers under your ships name or rename them. The reason is that people believe that these are official Star-Fleet.Com chats and that behavior tolerated in one is tolerated in another. Since that has become the case in multiple instances, as well as has brought a rise in official chat related behavior complaints, it has been decided to bring all ship chats to the main server.
To give examples of current behaviors that have been seen;
1. Passing of Lewd or Pornographic images, or the intimation that they were going to be.
2. Harassment of Members leaving a side server
3. TOS breaching Language used in DMs about the rules as applied to side servers and the main server
4. Harassment, and Lewd behavior towards members of the opposite sex
5. Aggressive and Bullying practices
6. Verbal Assault
There are actually more, but I do not think they all need to be listed explicitly.
I am not taking away your ability to have side chats via DMs or other servers, just those that are branded in ways that it could be assumed easily that they are officially attached to our site. As well, if a player opts to leave said chat, remember that they have that right, and should not be pestered about why they left if they do not wish to answer. If you want to have a personal chat please name it accordingly, instead of as a ship chat.
Secondly, as we cannot police DMs please remember to be polite and respectful, just because it would be okay with your friends does not mean that it okay with others. Language is something we all need to watch, trust me I have as much a struggle with this as anyone, It is one of the reasons I rarely hop on voice chat, I understand my tendency towards vulgarity in casual everyday speech. Instead of offending people I choose to not expose myself to that as an issue. It is even easier to do when you are typing as you have the ability to edit, delete, and rewrite before you hit submit.
Instead of separate channels after discussion with TECH we can offer sub-channels that can be moderated mostly by the Bot System but a PM to an OP can get eyes on an issue. If you wish a sub channel added please contact your command staff about having them contact TECH to have this completed. At this time it takes two requestors to have a channel created, unless it is at the request of a Department Director, or Executive Assistant for Governmental needs. For those that worry that these will clutter up your side bar, you will only see the ones that you have active unless you are a moderator.
Please remember we are a Star Trek club based around a love of the Shows, Movies and Books. We are a social club about making friends. Some will immediately come to the conclusion, there is no way to for us to stop you from having a server named whatever you chose. You are correct, except with this caveat, any server with a name tied to Star-Fleet.Com after this edict has gone into effect, will be considered a direct and conscious breach of the rules established by TECH for operation of Discord as a function of Star-Fleet.Com and could ultimately result in the loss of main chat privileges, and may escalate beyond according to gravitates if required . I am not saying that will be option A for first offenses, but it is an option for ALL offenses. As well you may not promote any side chat in the main chat, via email or DM that serves a specific STF purpous. I.E. Welcome to the USS Thunder Chicken, heres our chat, that will be considered a violation as well.
Thank you,
Fleet Admiral Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet.Com
08/22/2017
Posted 23 August 2017 - 9:56am by Jeremy DeSpain
“ Capt. Hikaru Sulu: Nice to see you in action one more time, Captain... “
With the resignation of her Captain, there was a hole left in the command staff in Fleet 5, the Meridian Fleet. The Command chair of the USS Chernov was vacant. As one of our Alt RPG Environments, and our only Abramsverse Vessel, this was a Command that needed a quick turn around on Command Staff Vacancy. Fleet Command has informed me they have selected a suitable candidate. Commodore Bates, has been reactivated out of retirement, well RP retirement he has been hiding over in the TECH wing for quite some time building Exodus. No Promotion is needed, Take the center Chair Sir, she is all yours.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
08/23/2017
Posted 23 August 2017 - 8:39pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #17
"Spock: Check.
Kirk: Checkmate.
Spock: Your illogical approach to chess does have its advantages on occasion, Captain.
Kirk: I'd prefer to call it inspired.
Spock: As you wish. "
With the resignation of her Captain there was a hole in the Command staff of the 8th or Infinite Fleet. The USS Viking is a unique ship, she has dark stories, some would say inspired stories. After long deliberation of their options, it was decided to go with a new Captain, a new set of eyes and eager hands on the controls. Fleet Command has selected Amanda Mercer to take Command of the USS Viking. This comes with a Promotion to Captain, we have hidden your new pips somewhere in the Thuderdome, good luck.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
Posted 24 August 2017 - 7:03pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #18
"Captain Sisko: Who's watching Tolar?
Garak: I've locked him in his quarters. I've also left him with the distinct impression that if he attempts to force the door open, it may explode.
Captain Sisko: I hope that's just an impression.
Garak: It's best not to dwell on such minutiae. "
With her Captain having stepped down for personal reasons, there was a hole in the command staff in the 1st or Foremost Fleet. After much deliberation, and what I was told was a very hard decision, the command staff have come to a decision, and issued orders for a Captain to take command. Captain Phillip "Puffin" Graham is being assigned command of the USS Manhattan, as he has all the rank and privileges of a Captain of the fleet no promotion is due at this time.
President Jeremy "Ox" Despain
08/24/17
Posted 29 August 2017 - 12:07pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #19
All,
We as a club strive to provide a safe environment for all. We do not always succeed in this. As a result of a rumor of a request for a specific X-Fleet Ship. That at the time had not been granted or denied, two members decided that it was better for them to leave. As they did so they broke several rules in discord. For this they have been banned in Discord.
We are a diverse group and attempt to be tolerant of all life styles, races, creeds, and religions, as long as the participant does not do anything that actually breaks the Terms of Service of the Club. That is all we can do, to do anything else is to create the very thing we are trying to avoid. We cannot be inclusive, by being exclusive because someone in the club may object to a point of view that you have outside of the club. We are a US based organization, and we respect Freedom of Speech, but we have our own rules, and until someone breaks them, we cannot be the thought police.
I am sorry but I thought we were a Club full of Star Trek Fans, who came here to write about Star Trek.
https://youtu.be/fjJN08uqt70
Both Violators then posted in Command. As a Result of TOS violations, and Discord Violations, Both Elliot Cooper and Lola McLeod are hereby banned from all Club Activities, as I do believe that people should be given second chances, this can be revisited for removal in 1 Years’ time.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
08/29/17
Posted 22 September 2017 - 11:27am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict # 20
With the Resignation of Russel Watt from all positions within the Club, that left a vacancy at the Post of Fleet Commander Foremost Fleet. As his AFComm has accepted the responsibility, David Shotton is hereby Promoted to FComm 1 with all of the Responsibilities therein. Good luck Sir. Happy hunting on the AFComm search
Fleet Admiral DeSpain
President Starfleet
9/22/2017
Posted 27 September 2017 - 9:30pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict # 21 09/27/2017
Change is the essential process of all existence.
-- Spock, "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield", stardate 5730.2
There comes a time when as a command staff we are required to make tough decisions. Often they are decisions the average member will not know all the facts about. One of the many tasks of the Executives and Fleet Command is maintaining a healthy environment on any given role play platform. At this time it is deemed that for the health of Star Base Magellan a change must be made at the highest level of its internal command structure. BJ thank you for your many years of service, and perhaps someday when the time is right, STF and RL will come back to a place where you can once again assume command.
Normally, a search would be started to find a suitable replacement for Star Base Magellan. Fortunately there was one available and willing to take the Command. Formerly the CO of the USS Atlantis, Fleet Captain Amber 'Taz' DeSadier has agreed to assume command of the Star Base and assist in her rebuild. As Amber has been previously promoted to Captain, no promotion is needed.
Congratulations Fleet Captain, Good Luck, Fair Winds, and Good Hunting,
Fleet Admiral Jeremy 'Ox' DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet.Org
Posted 12 October 2017 - 4:41pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #23
10/12/17
"I think it's my adventure, my trip, my journey, and I guess my attitude is, let the chips fall where they may" - Leonard Nimoy
It is that time, as many have seen the help wanted sign out in the hallway. As the Presidential Election is quickly approaching and it is time to decide who will control the Electorate, and the Election Ship. Finding the proper Candidate this time was interesting, the usual suspects all ran away or were unavailable for some reason or another. That did not stop me from finding a person that I actually would have not originally considered, but I honestly think they are very well prepared and suited for this Position. So officially, Matt Bernardin has been installed as the Election Coordinator for the Next Presidential Election. Serving as Assistant Election Coordinator, will be Jeremy DeSpain.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain
President Star-Fleet.Com
Posted 31 October 2017 - 5:52pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Office of the President - Edict # 24
10/31/17
Goodbye, Jean-Luc, I'm gonna miss you. You had such potential. But then again, all good things must come to an end. - Q
There are things that no sitting President wants to have to do, let alone admit needs to be done. After a long deliberation with the Pertinent members of the Staff, and upon recommendation of the Academy Commandant, the USS Discovery, Renamed Columbia, will here by Decommissioned. Reducing the Academy Fleet to Two Vessels the Challenger and the Endeavor. The Current Cadets of the Columbia will be sorted as needed, those ready for Graduation are being graduated to the Main fleet, those that have not yet met Graduation Criteria, are being shifted to the Challenger.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Starfleet.Com
Posted 31 October 2017 - 5:53pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Office of the President - Edict # 25
10/31/17
“Spock: Check.
Kirk: Checkmate.
Spock: Your illogical approach to chess does have its advantages on occasion, Captain.
Kirk: I'd prefer to call it inspired.
Spock: As you wish. “
As the Commanding Officer of the USS Challenger, Kat Dedul, has stepped down with in the Academy Fleet, and being a Suitable replacement was currently available from Supernumerary Academy Officers. I hereby announce that Fleet Captain Ray “Turtle” Branch is named Commanding Officer of the USS Challenger. No promotion is needed as Previous Command Rank has been obtained by this officer.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Starfleet.Com
Posted 1 December 2017 - 10:29am by Jeremy DeSpain
Edict #26
12/1/2017
Uhura: “I sure hope you know what you're doing, Captain.”
With the stepping down of her Current CO, we have had an opening for a Commanding Officer in the Meridian Fleet. After Conferring with Fleet Command, a Decision has been reached. I hereby Assign Emma Buress to the Command Seat of our Abramsverse ship the USS Chernov. This assignment comes with Promotion to the Rank of Captain.
Congratulations Captain Buress, the ship is yours, let’s not scratch the new paint.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet.Com
Posted 2 December 2017 - 9:58pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
To all of my Cabinet thank you. It has been an interesting term, and I want to formally thank each of you for helping me. Each of you taught me something about myself, and about what the club needs. For the rest of the membership here is a list of the people I am officially thanking in this Edict
From the
Academy
Katherine Dedul
Adam W.
Amanda Mercer
Owen Morgan
Engineering Department
Robert Archer
Nick V.
Phillip Graham
Game Master Department
Gene Gibbs
Tyra Schroll
Phillip Graham
David Wonderly
TJ Morgan
Personnel Department
Mathew Kleinman
Cale Reilly
Tyra Schroll
Ty Napier
Sharon Miller
MAC
Ray Branch
Lindsay Bayes
Dave Eads
SOX
Owen Morgan
Fleet Command
Russell Watt
Lindsay Bayes
Adam W
Steven Sigle
Ray Branch
Steve Johnson
David Shotton
Cale Reilly
James Harrison
Amber Hagan
Phillip Graham
Terry Sullivan
Dave Eads
Brady Guinn
While I do believe this list to be complete, I apologize if I missed anyone that served, it was not intentional. I tried to go through and make this list as complete as possible.
I would also like to thank the following non-appointees
EGO
JoeP
Katherine Dedul
Daniel Lerner
All three of you were there when I needed someone to explain to me the rules, or whether not my course of action was going to be boneheaded, this is the function I think most forget EGO can do for a President, they don’t just say VETO.....though Dan loves to, they are also a source of advice, and knowledge that can be used.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet
Posted 2 December 2017 - 10:00pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
This term we lost one of our own. While I did not know her well, I was asked to create a remembrance for this member. I am sure not everyone will agree on the direction this member's impact went to the club over all, but all can agree that there was definitely an impact. I hereby Rename the GM Archives, The Amanda Noon Archives.
Rest in Peace,
Fleet Admiral Jeremy DeSpain
President of Starfleet
Posted 2 December 2017 - 10:01pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
Mr. Kiwi, your role this term was understated. Most will not know about the things you did to keep this site sane. Thank you for being my confidante, adviser, and dart board. Depending what I needed at the moment. It is for those things that I give you the extra pip. I hereby promote Captain David Shotton to Fleet Captain.
Thank you Fleet Captain David ‘Kiwi’ Shotton
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet
Posted 2 December 2017 - 10:01pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
Things I learned this term, Water is wet, and you can never get enough Jello. Especially when you are trying to fill a Salmon’s pond with it. Matthew Klienman, thank you for your months of hard work, and giving me a stress free term from your department. As well you have given multiple terms of Service to the Governing of the Site, and for that we all owe you a thanks. I hereby Promote Commodore Matthew Klienman to the Rank of Rear Admiral.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy ‘Ox’ DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet
Posted 2 December 2017 - 10:02pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
We are preparing to enter a new era on our beloved site. It is because of the work of the members of the Technical Board. I am not sure I can actually thank them enough individually or as a group for thier contribution to the site, and our continued enjoyment of it. As it with in my power to do so, this is the thanks I can give them.
JoeP - Thank you for your current leadership, unfortunately your present comes in a different Edict.
Thomas Bates - You might be both the quietest and the most outspoken member of TECH. Thank you for all the hard work. Your work on Discord rule sets and the setup of the chat channels makes things much easier on the rest of us. I hereby Promote Commodore Thomas Bates, to the Rank of Rear Admiral Thomas Bates
Matt Bernardin - Well you have stepped outside of your bounds as the hidden pirate in the TECH seas, and helped in other ways this term, and thank you for that, as well as being an adviser, and content provider in ways I am sure the rest of us know nothing about. I hereby Promote Captain Matt Bernardin to the Rank of Fleet Captain Bernardin.
Amber DeSadier - You are the newest member of TECH, yet you are already contributing greatly from all I have heard. Thank you for stepping up when the vacancy opened, I hereby promote Fleet Captain Amber DeSadier, to Commodore Amber DeSadier.
Owen Morgan - Though you are not currently a member of TECH, I do recall all of the MotD testing you did for Exodus compatibility, and the pestering at least to me of pages I needed updated or tested. Thank you, for your hard work, and though this is not normally done, I hereby to promote you to the Rank of Commander, and hope to see you as an XO, or CO someday soon, earning those Captain’s pips..
THANK YOU ALL!
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet
Posted 2 December 2017 - 10:03pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
In the eight months that I was President of Star-Fleet, there was always one person that I could count on to rise to the ocassion if we had a need. Always the first to volunteer. Quick to take a GM spot even if it meant the fun of RP had to be put on hold. Often overlooked, or at least it seems so, but friend to all that enter. Thank you Mouse. You were someone I could always count on to get things done, even when no one else wanted to do that thing. For that I hereby Promote Tyra Schroll to the Rank of Rear Admiral
And I will finally fix the door on your mouse hole so that Cadets will stop sneaking in and messing with your copy of JoeP’s secret files.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy ‘Ox’ DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet
Posted 2 December 2017 - 10:04pm by Jeremy DeSpain
12/2/17
Let’s see what does JoeP do around here?
Captain USS Europa
DH in the Academy
Librarian
Chief Egoist
Chairmen of TECH
And those are just the official things he does for us. In the six years I have been here Joe is also a source of honest criticism, advice, and friendship. All three he will give freely and willingly if you are willing to listen. He has been a Commanding Officer the entire time I have been on the site, as far as I know the Europa has never had a different Captain. That by itself is an Amazing achievement, Commanding Officer burn out is a real thing and it has gotten many people, myself included. Honestly what I am about to do is really only a partial payment on the debt of gratitude I feel for the advice that I have gotten over the years.
For all your years of Service, I present JoeP with this nice new Hat Rack, so he can put all those hats in one place and change them easier when I need him to.
Just kidding, Joe for all your years of work, and effort on behalf of Star-Fleet.com I hereby Promote you to Admiral, one of our Rarest bestowed Ranks.
Fleet Admiral Jeremy “Ox” DeSpain
President of Star-Fleet
Posted 26 May 2017 - 6:18pm by Jeremy DeSpain
Bill #1
“… You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting. This is not logical, but it is often true.” — Mr. Spock
The “Academy Fleet Command Structure” section of Central Academy Directors for Education and Training (CADET) is hereby amended by Restructuring Section 7(Departing the Academy Fleet) that reads as follows:
“Cadets that request to leave the Academy prior to graduation are required to wait 120 days before they can be promoted from Ensign. In the event that a Cadet should leave the Academy early, his name will be placed on a list maintained by the Academy stating the exact date that the Cadet is eligible for rank promotion; this includes any Cadets that AWOL. All COs are requested to keep themselves familiar with this list. The Academy Commandant is responsible for contacting the CO of the ship that the Cadet went to when he originally left the Academy, and providing the CO with this information as well.
In the case of AWOL Cadets, should they return to STF, the Academy Commandant may allow them to re-enter the Academy training program on a case by case basis. There is no guarantee, however, that they will be placed in the same department or on the same ship.
Serving on any training ship is optional. Cadets who join the Academy program, thinking that it is mandatory, may approach the Academy Commandant and request to be transferred to a mainstream ship, provided they do so immediately upon finding out that the Academy is not mandatory. The Academy Commandant is required to give such requests due consideration. Upon the Academy Commandant's approval, the Cadet may be found a place on a mainstream ship as an Ensign, with all the rights and privileges that a new member, who is placed on a mainstream ship, has.
Any other reasons for early departure are to be reviewed by the Academy Commandant and Vice Commandant on a case by case basis.”
Replacing with:
“In the case of AWOL Cadets, should they return to STF, the Academy Commandant may allow them to re-enter the Academy training program on a case by case basis. There is no guarantee, however, that they will be placed in the same department or on the same ship.
Serving on any training ship is optional. Cadets may approach the Academy Commandant and request to be transferred to a mainstream ship prior to graduation. The Academy Commandant is required to give such requests due consideration. Upon the Academy Commandant's approval, the Cadet may be found a place on a mainstream ship as an Ensign, with all the rights and privileges that a new member, who is placed directly on a mainstream ship, has.”
Changes:
This Amends Section to maintain Academy is Purely Voluntary, not required, Cadets are free to exit the Academy at any point with no penalty, for any Reason.
President Jeremy "Ox" DeSpain