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With Condolences
Good Evening Everyone,
There's no easy way to say this so I'll just come out with it.
Earlier this week, I was informed by Shawn, the player behind our Chief Engineer, that Liz, his wife and the player behind G'Kar, passed away a couple of weeks ago. This is a…
Author: Captain Thomas Winter
Posted on: Thu Jun 27th, 2019 @ 9:21pm
Category: General News
Golden PADD 2018
Hey guys,
Just an update. This year's Obsidian Day is coming up, and as of tomorrow, June 1st 2018, the Golden PADD competition will be open for submissions! Not only that, but this year, Trek submissions aren't the only option as to what genre can be submitted. So long as…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Thu May 31st, 2018 @ 11:55pm
Category: General News
Sim Rule Update
Hello guys,
As per my recent announcement on Discord, I have taken the decision to change the rules RE activity. They are now as follows;
When tag responses will take more than 3 days (i.e. if there's an RL matter interfering), I ask that you let the other participant(s) know…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Fri Mar 2nd, 2018 @ 4:55pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Class Change
Hey all,
So, update on the class change. Effective immediately, we're transferring to the USS Imperator, a Sovereign Class Starship. Heads up, there is an error where the old Wolff skin still shows on the control panel. I am aware of it and it will be worked on.
We're also…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Mon Jan 22nd, 2018 @ 7:20pm
Category: General News
Wolff Discord Channel
Hey everyone,
At the recomendation of Lt Thorrin, I've gone ahead and created a discord channel for the Wolff. I'd like to see you all on there. However, I won't be making it obligatory at this time.
https://discord.gg/jfcYe57
Hope you are all well.
Ben
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Mon Jan 8th, 2018 @ 2:51pm
Category: Out of Character
New Crew Members
Hey guys,
Hope everyone is well and had a fabulous holiday season! I’m writing to you today to inform you we have not one. Not Two. But THREE new crew members joining us as of today!
First of all, we have a new Chief of Operations in Lieutenant Thorrin, who…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Jan 7th, 2018 @ 3:15am
Category: General News
Happy New Year!
Hey guys,
First off, sorry for skipping the obligatory "Happy Holidays" message this year. My work life balance has been non-existent since my Supervisor decided to take a month off, leaving me to do his job and mine! Not making excuses here, just making it clear I hadn't forgotten you…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Dec 31st, 2017 @ 3:43pm
Category: Out of Character
Character Creation on IFS2
Hey guys,
As some of you are aware, character creation recently went live on IFS2. Now, I have a favour to ask of all of you. I need you to create your character on IFS2 (go to http://obsidianfleet.tech/my-characters/ and you'll be able to do that, you'll need to create an…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Tue Oct 10th, 2017 @ 12:59pm
Category: Out of Character
New OF Updates
Hey guys,
First of all, I'd like to say thank you to you all, for sticking with us in these really difficult times. I thought I'd open with that as I feel I don't say it enough.
Now, to business.
As some of you may know and some of you…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Jul 30th, 2017 @ 1:26pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Dealing with site issues
Hey guys,
Currently, we're suffering some website issues, affecting the ability to see posts and tag. If you encounter this issue, incognito browsing in windows chrome does allow for circumventing it. However, after each action, the site does require reloading in a different incognito window. It's a pain but does…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Feb 5th, 2017 @ 1:41am
Category: Out of Character
Further to my earlier announcement
Hey guys,
Effective from now, we're being transferred to the USS Wolff. I'll be updating the site to reflect this, and don't worry. There's going to be an explanation for it that'll be awesome.
Ben
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sat Jan 28th, 2017 @ 11:05pm
Category: General News
The votes are in!
Hey guys,
So, the votes for the class change are in. The final tally was; 3 for Luna, 1 for Century and 2 abstains.
I have therefore contacted the TFCO and will be beginning the process to have us transferred in short order. Once it's confirmed, I'll be going back…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sat Jan 28th, 2017 @ 5:55pm
Category: General News
Conclusion of shake up
Hey guys,
As the title of this article suggests, I am writing to you to confirm the conclusion of the recent internal shake up we have been having. As of today, the new head of the command structure is comprised of myself as CO, B'rur as XO and now Lieutenant…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Thu Jan 26th, 2017 @ 5:13pm
Category: General News
New XO
Hey guys,
As promised, I'm here with an update, in fact, a dual update. First of all, after a brief discussion, I'm happy to announce the promotion of B'rur to the position of XO. Being a CO on the Archer, I know this is a player who can happily fill…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Mon Jan 23rd, 2017 @ 1:29am
Category: General News
A fond farewell
Hello there,
Today I have a bittersweet message for you all. Captain Kahlaras has tendered his resignation as XO. This man is someone who has been with this sim since it's inception back in 2014. He's someone I myself have been simming with since my first stint as a CO…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sat Jan 21st, 2017 @ 5:44pm
Category: General News
A Message from the TFCO
Calling all TF-47 Players,
Please join us in building the community aspect of Task Force 47 by logging in to our Discord server: https://discord.gg/7HP6N4b
My goal for 2017 is to grow the community base of this Task Force. To bring our CO's, players and friends into our world of simming…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Tue Dec 20th, 2016 @ 4:01am
Category: Out of Character
Promotions
Hey guys,
So, I'm here to announce two promotions, and a transfer. I'm going to start with the most important one.
Everyone please join me in congratulating Kahlaras on his promotion to Captain! We now have two on the Station, and we've got some interesting things planned with that!
The…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Thu Aug 4th, 2016 @ 1:06am
Category: Sim Announcement
Oops We Did It Again
We won UoM. Got lost in the game. We are so awesome!
Bad re-writes of Britney lyrics aside, if we keep this up, I'm going to have to put an extra tab on the site just for the awards! Seriously, in the last year, we've won UoM 4 months over…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Fri Feb 12th, 2016 @ 5:41am
Category: General News
Site Update
Hi guys and girls,
Just a quick update; for anyone wishing to discuss things, either about the sim or general chat, we now have an IRC channel in the SB47 section of the site. Simply input your desired nickname, connect and join in the fun! This is for both existing…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Tue Feb 2nd, 2016 @ 6:31pm
Category: General News
Promotions, New Crew and a New Mission
Hey Guys,
So, the title gives it away. I'm going to start with our new crew members. Everyone, please join me in welcoming Lt Cherilyn Kaisian and Chief Liam O'Keefe, along with the new players we've been working with for the last couple of months formally, Lt Jg Alexander Carson…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Jan 31st, 2016 @ 4:07pm
Category: General News
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Hey guys,
First off, I'm sorry this took so long to get out there. I'd planned to put this out on Christmas Day, but then got caught up in other things. Curse my Mother buying me the complete Enterprise boxset!!!!
Anyway, Happy Holidays, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa (yes…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Thu Dec 31st, 2015 @ 3:20pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Update
Hey guys,
As you might've noticed, we have a shiny new "Forum" button on the menu items at the top of the main page. This will take you off-site, to a forum I've thrown together for us to have our little chats in a more open space that's easily referred…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Nov 1st, 2015 @ 5:58pm
Category: Website Update
Ship Changeover
Hey guys,
So, we've officially made our vessel changeover to Starbase 47. Welcome aboard, and let's keep going strong.
Ben
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Mon Oct 26th, 2015 @ 10:08pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Well Done Guys
Hey Guys,
It gives me great pleasure to tell everyone that we one the bronze Unit of Merit for September! Well done everyone.
There's cake in the replicator, quintuple chocolate chip. Enjoy!
Ben
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Mon Oct 19th, 2015 @ 11:42pm
Category: Sim Announcement
As one door closes...
So, we're almost there. The first of our six-mission 'seasons' is almost over. Some of you might notice that the next three missions are already listed, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
Hope everyone is well, let's keep things going as well as, if not better…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Tue Jul 28th, 2015 @ 9:18pm
Category: General News
Moving Forward
Hey guys,
I'm writing this for two reasons. First off, Rogue is officially complete, yay! As always, the mission will remain open so any JP's can be completed, whilst our new mission, Twin Worlds Shattered, will begin as of today!
Secondly, promotion announcements! As you may or may not noticed,…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Apr 26th, 2015 @ 4:14pm
Category: Sim Announcement
A Long Time Coming...
Hey guys,
It is with a heavy heart that I come to you all today. The following news has been a long time coming, and I apologize for it immensely.
This month...
We received the Bronze Unit of Merit :P
I've copied in the nomination, as I felt you should…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Tue Apr 14th, 2015 @ 2:15pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Next Mission and Promotion
Hi everyone.
I'd just like to take a few moments to say a few words.
First off, the next mission, Rogue, will be up and running as of today for posting to commence. Night of the Living Borg will be closed on Friday, though Requiem will remain open for any…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Tue Mar 17th, 2015 @ 5:00pm
Category: Out of Character
Welcoming the Newcomers
Hey guys,
I'd like you to join me in welcoming not one but TWO new players who have joined Asphodel this week. Lieutenant Liam Thompson comes to us as our new Chief Engineer, whilst Lieutenant Jg Christopher Taylor joins us as our new Chief of Operations. I hope you will…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Feb 8th, 2015 @ 6:18am
Category: Sim Announcement
New Recruit And Award Announcement
Hey guys,
I'd like you all to join me in welcoming our newest recruit, Lieutenant Jg John Kent, who will be taking up the newly vacated Chief Security / Tactical Officer position. I know you'll all help him feel welcome.
As an added bonus on the side, I'd also like…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sun Jan 18th, 2015 @ 8:30pm
Category: General News
Implementation of Awards
Hey guys,
I am happy to announce that we are officially now implementing awards on Asphodel and that the following awards have been won by the following crew members.
Captain's Personal Merit:
Lieutenant Commander Kahlaras Son of Mortagh
Lieutenant (Jg) B'rur
Lieutenant (Jg) Eliza Fei
DeForest Kelley Humor Award:
Lieutenant…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Wed Jan 7th, 2015 @ 2:25am
Category: Sim Announcement
Happy Holidays
Hey guys,
Happy Holidays! Be it Christmas, Hanukkah or any other holiday you celebrate, or none whatsoever, hope everyone is enjoying the season! Take a break guys.
Okay, breaks over, let's get back to it xD
Happy Holidays everyone. Let's keep this thing going like a steamroller through the New…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Thu Dec 25th, 2014 @ 3:02pm
Category: General News
A hello, a goodbye and a Borg
Hey guys.
As you may have noticed, our new mission has just gone up, and it's a doozey; we've got ourselves a Borg pest control problem :P This mission will be wholey on the ship, to give us a chance to utilize the colossal size of it.
It's also with…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Mon Nov 17th, 2014 @ 9:27pm
Category: General News
Awards
Hey guys,
The Obsidian Fleet Unit of Merit Awards for July were released earlier this week and I am absolutely thrilled to confirm we won the Silver :) Well done everyone, I hope this gives everyone some extra vigor for the sim, I know it does me :)
Ben
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Sat Oct 11th, 2014 @ 4:55pm
Category: General News
XO Departure
Hey guys,
I'm writing this to inform you that our XO, Lieutenant Commander Sandringham, has left the ship today for RL reasons. I hope you will all join me in wishing him the best for the future and all the success in the world.
On a side note... Yeah, we're…
Author: Rear Admiral Oliver Lancaster
Posted on: Wed Jul 30th, 2014 @ 2:07am
Category: General News