New Mission, "The Phoenix Gamble!"

Posted on Mon 17th Jun, 2024 @ 3:19pm by Captain Gordon Francis

Here we are, as promised, the start of a NEW MISSION, "The Phoenix Gamble!!!!"

After the rescue of a mysterious ship, Starbase 109 is attacked and crippled. Now everyone on the Starbase must make a difficult and personal choice that could lead them to redemption, or total annihilation. Can the people of Starbase 109 unite against devastating odds? Or is this finally the end?

This will lead into a "soft relaunch" for the sim, in which all plots are resolved, unused characters deactivated, and unused or unnecessary positions removed. So now is the time to tie up your loose ends and get ready for a whole new chapter in Starbase 109!

Our previous mission, "O' the Cardiff Rose," will remain "Current" through July. All mission posts are to be resolved by August 1.

Our new mission is dedicated to Susan.

I've been asked repeatedly about what we all will do to honor Susan within the sim. After much consideration, I've decided anyone can do anything. This is a sensitive, personal topic, so there will be no regulations. This sim respects the fact that everyone grieves in different ways. As individuals, please respect that as well. Susan deserves nothing less. She will also be commemorated permanently on our home page. I want to have that up soon, so if you have a request or idea, now is the time to share it by sending me a PM.

Susan was a devout Christian, and she saw in "Star Trek's" message of love and tolerance a similarity to the words and actions of Jesus. As a Christian myself, I see it too. So I'm committed to keeping the Gene Roddenberry "Star Trek" spirit alive and well here (don't worry, I know the difference). We've had a rough time getting back on our feet, but I think we're finally ready to take on a new era. SB109 is an institution. It's lasted over a decade, and that is no small thing. Let's keep this institution going. For Susan, for our characters, and for each other. A sim isn't just a game. It's a community. I love our community. It doesn't end with Susan. This sim will live long and always prosper!

Lastly, and for the record, Susan will be listed in Personnel as "ELOA." Not forgotten, nor gone.

Best,

CF/Captain Gordon Francis
Commanding Officer, Starbase 109

 

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