Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5425 – July 29, 2024, 05:19:43 PM FYI, I am trying to catch up on posts, but a lot I am waiting on others to post before I can reply. That being said, I will be out of town July 31-Aug 11. So expect a delay from me and I'll reply when I return. Going on a much needed vacation to refuel and return to creative avenues on my return. 2 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5426 – August 03, 2024, 11:02:21 PM Hiya -- Most of you already know this because I was sharing my unfortunate airport experiences with the discord in real time, but I'll be on a work trip in Glasgow until Aug 11th. I was supposed to have had a nice long six hour layover where I was going to work on the replies I have left, but... that didn't happen. I've had a really bad few months. Had some health issues, had to make some changes, getting it sorted. Shout out to my twin brother, who had the same symptoms this summer, but his doctor agreed to do all the tests to see if there's an underlying condition because he's a man with a godlike metabolism. Healthcare sucks. 4 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5427 – August 04, 2024, 08:42:41 AM Happy Sunday FolksJust a quick shout out to anybody with a character in Chapter 4 who is free at around 1800 hours, Dume and I are about to tackle one of the story prompts, this one being A Friend Indeed. https://uss-theurgy.com/w/index.php?title=Story_PromptsIf anyone else is keen to join in on the fun, do let us know. 2 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5428 – August 06, 2024, 03:23:44 PM I wonder which route you guys will take... lolWell if you like Kobol can join you guys in the prompt. @TWilkins @Dumedion Last Edit: August 06, 2024, 03:27:32 PM by Sqweloookle
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5429 – August 07, 2024, 08:06:42 PM I've really got nothing else going on. If anyone wants to write w/ Sangtew' and Kath in the Meeting of Heroes and Villains, feel free. Sangtew' isn't going to be a permanent NPC.I'm also available for some non-canon threads and such. (Or, again, there's the possibility for running into Kath at her 4 other previous postings as well as her Academy days). She grew up in San Francisco because her father is a high ranking Starfleet officer posted at HQ. Kath is: 35 years old. A veteran of the Federation-Cardassian War and the Dominion War. A 'retired' spook (you never truly retire from that life). She was on board the Republic for her cadet cruise, then as an official officer of Starfleet: Deep Space 18, Starbase 36, the USS Augusta, and the USS Hamburg (all 4 are things I really just made up but like they aren't forbidden as previous postings or even just someone dropping by one of the bases for whatever. I plan to add them to the wiki eventually). I've tried to give plenty of chances to have encounters with her in the past for a number of reasons. (Unfortunately being 35 when the average seems to be at least five years younger I can't help.) See dossier for more (in signature).Unfortunately Kath literally just came aboard for Ep.2 Chapter 3 and her first real interaction with people aboard the Theurgy itself canon-wise is the party thread. Last Edit: August 07, 2024, 08:07:16 PM by JacenSoloDjo 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5430 – August 10, 2024, 03:03:41 AM Sorry for double post but Kath has decided to bring the excitement of Free Climbing to the Holodeck and is inviting one and all to come crawl on things like monkeys in that magical Extra Dimension that is What If.Everything from the previous post still applies, of course. (As I mentioned before, it is almost High Holy Days season so I'm kinda tired Tuesday and Wednesday from it and then tuesdays and thursdays when school starts I have kiddos to educate.) Last Edit: August 10, 2024, 03:04:43 AM by JacenSoloDjo 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5431 – August 17, 2024, 02:09:19 PM Hey folks. Sorry to anyone waiting on me. Without going into details, my health is still kicking my bum, so I may be going back to hospital soon. If I vanish for a bit, that'll be why.
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5432 – September 04, 2024, 11:52:23 PM Reminder there is holodeck shenanigans for getting to know Kath.There is also: 4 previous postings that people can run into Kath during. 4 years at the Academy. And she literally grew up in San Francisco.
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5433 – September 06, 2024, 02:30:17 PM Quote from: JacenSoloDjo on September 04, 2024, 11:52:23 PMReminder there is holodeck shenanigans for getting to know Kath.There is also: 4 previous postings that people can run into Kath during. 4 years at the Academy. And she literally grew up in San Francisco. I'll join you in the Holodeck! 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5434 – September 16, 2024, 02:08:56 PM I've got some medical things going on and I've kinda lost the muse for Kath. I need to do some meta work with her and fix a few things with her dossier. Maybe that will help. Until then, responses will be slow if not non-existent for a bit while I do some odd version of soul searching (cause it's not MY soul) 2 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5435 – September 25, 2024, 04:08:04 PM LET'S START WITH THE GOOD NEWS!Everyone welcome @joshs1000 's new character, Hassar! Hassar al-Zaheer Civilian - Writer: @Joshs1000 Commander (3rd Rank) Hassar al-Zaheer is a Vaharran, a new species original to the Theurgy universe. The Vaharran history is too long and beautiful to be squeezed into a tiny post, so go read it here! Hassar was part of his people's first contact with the Federation, and has worked closely with Starfleet ever since, first as an exchange officer, then as an observer during the Dominion War. However, when his son went missing on the way to Starfleet Academy, Starfleet refused to help find him, blaming the renegade USS Theurgy instead. With no help coming, Hassar took matters into his own hands, taking a Vaharran ship and crew to find their missing people. Hassar will be entering the story in the chapter 2 thread: Spare TireWelcome aboard!SOME SAD FAREWELLS...Unfortunately, three of our writers have reached out to us and asked to be placed on inactive. So today, we are saying farewell to @BipSpoon , @Juzzie , and @GroundPetrel . We wish them all the best and hope to see them again one day! Due to their time constraints, @Nolan is also putting a character up for adoption. Based on the writers' requests, these characters are going to the following futures: Ens. Cameron Henshaw Captain's Yeoman & Mission Ops Asst. (NPC) - Available for Inheritance Lt. Valyn Amarik Asst. Chief Intelligence Officer (V2) (NPC) - To be Killed in Action (Chapter 1 Thread) Lt. JG Dantius Thi Anh-Le Senior Intelligence Analyst (NPC) - Available for Inheritance Lt Cmdr. Thomas Ravon Wolf-05 [Razor] (NPC) - Available for Inheritance Lt. Amelya Rez Asst. Chief Medical Officer (V1) (NPC) - Available for Inheritance Lt. Rhys Williams Asst. Chief Counselor (V3) (NPC) - Missing in Action (Goes off ship Chapter 3 Thread) 4 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5436 – September 26, 2024, 09:57:31 PM Kids are officially coming to my museum again now that school is in full swing! (Not a lot yet so I won't be too busy with that but busy enough it requires me keeping people updated.)I'm still around for plotting, though. Seriously, I love plotting. Not super detailed, just a general point A to B is good. I like getting a fair idea of something and then letting my characters tell me how things will be reacted to. (I gave up on trying to find a place for Kath in the first big chapter 3 thread.)High Holy Days start October 2nd and end on October 12th. Because of the nature of the holidays and my being in the choir, as I mentioned my attention will be elsewhere and won't be very good at writing and such. But feel free to leave messages and when I have the energy I'll get to them. 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5437 – September 28, 2024, 03:03:42 AM Hey just letting everyone know because of the hurricane my power is out and it might be a couple days before it's back online. So I'll be unable to post until then. 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5438 – October 07, 2024, 07:07:54 PM Just a quick reminder that we have JP posts on the wiki that folks can participate in to help push the current episode to completion, as well as many outstanding story objectives to wrap up. I am going away for the next week (will be back, active on Sunday the 13th) and will be in a location with limited data signal and no wifi/internet. I may be in and out on the discord but likely will not be able to make updates on the forums. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with while I am away. We have an amazing writing base and it continues to be a privilege to collaborate with all of you.
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5439 – October 23, 2024, 04:47:31 AM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER!Everyone welcome our new member, @SomeBunny Ens. Zinnia Shu Software Engineer - Writer: @SomeBunny After a rough childhood, Zinnia Shu found her calling in computer science, eventually following her parent's footsteps and entering Starfleet Academy. As a student, she caught Admiral Anderson's eye for her coding work on docking interface systems, and she continued to impress during her first starship assignment. When he decided that the Theurgy needed another cyber specialist, Anderson covertly contacted Zin and offered her a place on the Theurgy. Soon after, Ensign Shu was sent to join the operations department as a software engineer. And she brought a cute cat along with her!Welcome aboard!ANOTHER SAD FAREWELL...Unfortunately, we say goodbye to another writer today. It has been months since we've heard from EnigmaTales, and after multiple attempts to reach out, we have concluded that they have decided to leave the sim. In accordance with her wishes, V'lana will be put into stasis. Lt. JG V'lana Nurse Practitioner - Former Writer: @EnigmaTales As a reminder, please update the GMs with any real life events that keep you from posting on the sim so we can work something out! 6 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5441 – October 23, 2024, 08:46:56 AM @SomeBunny welcome to the Sim! I hope to see you around the discord sometime, and I look forward to seeing what you do with Zinnia! 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5442 – October 23, 2024, 09:00:04 PM Welcome welcome @SomeBunny !! Enjoy the show! 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5443 – October 24, 2024, 02:16:39 AM Thanks everyone! I so appreciate the warm welcome, I can't wait to meet everyone and to post and develop Zin! 3 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5444 – October 24, 2024, 08:40:29 PM Welcome aboard @SomeBunny and if you need a mentor to help get you started, there's a great list of them here: https://uss-theurgy.com/w/index.php?title=Joining_the_Crew#Mentors with myself, @P.C. Haring and @Griff among them still. 1 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5445 – November 09, 2024, 12:51:59 AM NOTIFICATION OF RULES UDPATE!We've gotten some questions about AI use lately. While we do allow the posting of AI Art (see channels in discord) we are a writing simm at our heart. If you made it in the door here, then you are already more than good enough to write here, and don't need to use AI. As such, we have updated the rules accordingly to include the below.QuoteAI UseAny use of AI writing software is prohibited. This includes any program that writes text for you, or takes your text and rewrites it for you.Editing software like Grammery, Prowriting Aid, and built-in spell check may still be used to check posts for errors.Any posts made with AI will be removed by the GM.We never want to stifle creativity here. But using AI to write for you is stifling your own creativity. AI assisted (or wholly created) writing is jarring, and it's obvious that you didn't write it yourself. Don't use it. A final note: we are not going to call anyone out over past use of AI writing. Anyone who has used it prior to this announcement should go remove the content and replace it with an originally written post instead. 8 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5446 – November 17, 2024, 06:39:51 AM Hey is anybody having issues with Discord right now where it won't load messages?
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5447 – February 03, 2025, 01:04:07 AM Just a quick heads up - I appreciate the hard work everyone has been putting into wrapping up the chapter. Much obliged as always. We are working to push things along as well. Please take time to look into the Jps and make any final updates, as well as the new chapter threads.On another note, it has come to the staff's attention that tags are not always generating notifications, and post email notification may be impacted as well. We are looking into it, and I ask y'all bear with as we try and track down any bugs. In the meantime, I recommend using the forum Personal Message system to communicate with writers, or the discord channel, if responses are delayed do to missing notifications. Live long and prosper my friends,Brutus 5 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5448 – July 22, 2025, 09:47:42 PM ... INCOMING TRANSMISSION ...Greetings Theurgists! Believe it or not, we are getting close to the end of the episode. With a coordinated and consistent effort, we can finish off this episode and enter the interregnum within a few weeks. During the Interregnum period, we can poll for ideas for future story lines, so be sure to get your thinking caps ready for that as well. REMINDER: STORY UPDATES!As of “now,” the Battle at the Triangle has commenced (though with writing time is relative eh?). The main battle thread where all active writers need to update on where their character(s) are is here .Understand that there is a time jump within that, as according to the Cosmic Calendar not everyone was at the Triangle when the battle first started but the Allegiant and the Apache and the smaller ships with them arrived as the battle raged. Furthermore, THE THEURGY IS NOT CONNECTED YET. They did not have time to reconnect prior to the battle starting to the Ranger and the Helmet are still separately fighting. HOWEVER, there WAS time before the battle started for characters on the Erudite or the Ranger to transfer to the Helmet or from the Helmet. So the sheet joshs made (thanks, bro!) is still applicable and you can edit it to show where your character is now here Characters In play]/url]. A reminder on where characters are here (though if there are updates please let us know). Other threads writers can participate in that are operating concurrently with the main battle thread are here–featuring the battle on the Helmet to protect the AI core; here –a similar supplemental thread on the Helmet but more clandestine to protect Thea; here – a more open war in space around the Triangle, not only open for Wolves but for anyone piloting a ship; here –battle sequence from the POV of the Ranger. In short order, the characters in play right now: -Tal’Aura’s forces (Tal’Aura herself is dead) are still fighting in her name and (in their minds) for the good of Romulus -Donatra’s forces started the battle targeting Tal’Aura’s forces, BUT once the Klingons and Theurgy crew started using the anti-thalaron shielding, she turned on the Klingons, primarily, but also the Theurgy-based ships -On the Helmet, Klingon and Romulan sabateurs have been playing a cat and mouse game trying to get to the AI core to steal/destroy -A Romulan-Reman coalition following a third-party leader (helped out via one of the story prompts in ch 5) is on its way to the Triangle to help the Theurgy crew–not quite there yet, but has been referenced in the main battle thread alreadyIn short order, the ships in play right now: -Tal’Aura’s ships: D’deridex class, Valdore types, Red Lady type warbirds, Praetor’s flagship, Snakeheads, Scorpions, Snipes, Interceptors, Stalker class, varied Birds of Prey -Donatra’s ships: Nearly identical to Tal’Aura’s but no flagship -Martok’s ships: K’t’inga class, Vor’cha class, Negh’Var class, Phantom Raiders, varied Birds of Prey -Theurgy ships: the Helmet, the Ranger, the Allegiant, the Apache, the Erudite, varied small (“borrowed} Romulan vessels from the space station, one Constitution class (found enroute via story prompt-to be written later but ship used now) -(later) Reman/Romulan ships: Scimitar class, and similar classes to Donatra and Tal’AuraMost of the ships and their chapters have not been named outrightly, though a few have been referenced in past posts.For the battle to be considered over and to move into the Epilogue and Interregnum, the following must happen in-game (writers can incorporate any of the following into current threads or make new ones): -It needs to be depicted how the thalaron radiation weapons did not work because of the successful mission at the space station and from the Oneida -The saboteurs going for the AI core must be caught/stopped -The Constitution class ship is destroyed, along with all the “borrowed” ships from the Romulan station, in epic efforts to turn the tide in favor of Theurgy and her allies -Theurgy-allied ships are all terribly banged up and limping by the time the Romulan-Reman coalition arrives (including the Erudite) -An ultimatum is issued from the Remans to the remaining Klingons and Theurgy-folk: recognize our claim to rule Romulus and join forces to purge Romulus of Tal’Aura/Donatra supporters, and they’ll help end the battleSTORY PROMPTS!As we get closer to the Epilogue/Interregnum, be sure to check out the Story Prompts that you can take part in. There are also some chapter-related ones that you can work on that are “back in time” from where we are now. Story PromptsRemember to read the news at the top and follow the instructions.ONBOARDING PAGE!Unless you have already checked it out, this is something for both new writers and old! Check the Onboarding page when you have the time, since it is a great resource to help a character get situated aboard the ship. Onboarding PageACTIVITY REQUIREDIf posts are not made within 24 hrs of this announcement for those writers who have already surpassed the 10 day and 2 month allotment as indicated in the General Rules (and written below for reminder), will be removed from the Discord and listed as Inactive. Promising to write and having good intentions have led us to where we are now. General Rules say about absences:- Long absences may lead to membership termination at the behest of the GMs, especially if these absences have not been communicated in the Main OOC thread. (I.)- If a writer is inactive, it may affect the whole RP if s/he has characters in key positions. The GM may put the characters of inactive writers in stasis, remove them from the ship, or end their lives for the sake of opening positions for new applicants to the RP. The GM may write the actions of these characters, or ask another writer to do so.- If you need to take a break from actively writing in the sim, or you might not be able to meet the posting deadline of 10 days in your threads, you are required to communicate your absences in the Main OOC thread on the forum, and preferably add a notice to your forum profile's signature field. Better yet, contact all the writers you are writing with as well. Failure to meet the posting deadlines and also failing to communicate your absences might lead to your membership being discontinued.- If you know that you need to step away from writing actively in all your threads for an extended period of time, this being more than two months (8 weeks), you should announce this and you will be labelled as an Inactive Theurgist. You will then have to contact the GM in order to have your membership restored. During this time, your usage of the site's Discord server will be discontinued as well, and depending on the In-Character development and the length of the absence, your character might be removed from his or her Departmental position as well, leaving it open for an active writer instead. During this kind of extended absence, the GM may have to write your character so that the story progression isn't halted- If you cease to reply to your threads for an extended period of time, even when claiming you mean to do it, the GM might still mark you as an Inactive Theurgist and remove your character from the story. For example, merely being on the Discord server does not count as being an active writer.To put it plainly, please abide by the General Rules and be an active presence on the forum boards, and communicate temporary absences. You do not have to be active on the Discord server, since it is entirely optional.PLEASE HELP ADDING YOUR CHARACTER'S PAST SHIPS TO THE WIKI!Sending this again! In the interest of maintaining our wiki and keeping it up to date, and also facilitate possible ways in which characters have served together on the same ship before the mission, I am asking everyone who haven't done so already to create a wiki page akin to these, and mention how and when your character served on that ship:Starship DatabaseTo create a page: 1) type the name of the ship in the Search bar, and then 2) click "Create the page "USS XXX" on this wiki!" after the wiki says there is no such page available. 3) When creating the page, make sure to check Memory Alpha and Memory Beta to see if you have any events pre-dating 2381 that might be worth adding to the ship's text. 4) State the years in which your character served on the ship. 5) If you know which ship class the USS XXX was, make sure to mention it, and then add this string of code to the page: [[Category:Starships]] [[Category:YYY class starships]] (Where YYY marks the class of starship).If you feel really ambitious, you can add an image of the ship, but make sure to name the source of the image too. You add an image by hitting "Upload new image" at the bottom of the sidebar. Use the file name (example.png) together with the code string [[File:ZZZ|200px|right]] (ZZZ being the file name) on the new ship page. You can only upload new images when outside of page editing mode, so make sure you save the started ship page before you go find the upload function.If you create pages for non-existing ships in the database, you get 1 Token of appreciation for each ship (provided that the pages generated has a decent amount of information and it has been given Categories).And in the spirit of the wiki…PLEASE HELP ADDING NPCs to the wiki!!That's all for now. Take care of yourselves out there, Theurgists! Best Regards,BrutusRaeEllen FitzGame Moderators Last Edit: July 22, 2025, 09:56:22 PM by Ellen Fitz 2 Likes
Re: Main OOC Thread Reply #5449 – July 29, 2025, 12:08:24 AM ... INCOMING TRANSMISSION ...Greetings Theurgists!Starting out with the good news!WELCOME TO OUR NEW CHARACTER!A new science officer! Lt. Nathan Frost Asst. Chief Science Officer - Writer: @Nesota Kynnovan Dr. Nathan Frost, PhD, is an immunologist with a history of service in both Starfleet and the Federation Center for Disease Control. After a painful personal loss, he was approached by Admiral Anderson with an offer to make the trek to Klingon space to join the science department the USS Theurgy. Once here, he will be assigned to one of the open assistant chief science officer positions. Welcome aboard!SOME SAD FAREWELLS...Unfortunately, we say goodbye to another writer. @Sqweloookle has decided to leave the sim. In accordance with his wishes, Elro Kobol and Adam Kingston will be placed into stasis, for if he decides to return one day. Lt. Elro Kobol Former Chief Medical Officer - Former Writer: @Sqweloookle Lt. JG Adam Kingston Former Master-At-Arms - Former Writer: @Sqweloookle And finally, to end on a slightly better note, a temporary farewell! @Havenborn has asked for a leave of absence due to real life problems. We wish him the best and hope he will return soon! Daniel, his RIO Uriah (Knight), and other associated NPCs will be placed into stasis. Lt. Daniel Havenborn Formerly Wolf-07 [Salvo] - Former Writer: @HavenbornAs a reminder, please update the GMs with any real life events that keep you from posting on the sim so we can work something out!ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTSGood job on activity posts everyone, but now we have to keep it up! We are going to start being more strict on the rules again. Remember that all of your characters should be taking part in the action!Per the General Rules:Writers should always try to reply in all their current threads within ten (10) days.To put it plainly, please abide by the General Rules and be an active presence on the forum boards, and communicate temporary absences. You do not have to be active on the Discord server, since it is entirely optional.SPREADSHEETS MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUNDTo keep better track of things, we have spreadsheets! To keep non-writers out of the spreadsheets, we’ve only posted them on discord. If you haven’t yet, please check out the #reference-docs channel in discord and post your character(s)’s Episode 2 Battle locations in the spreadsheet called “Triangle Character Location and Thread”If you want to kill off an NPC to sacrifice to the blood god, claim the NPC in “DEATH LIST”Live long and be dramatic,BrutusRaeEllen FitzGame Moderators 6 Likes
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