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» IDF 22nd Anniversary!

Posted on Tue Jul 4th, 2023 @ 11:51pm by Captain Akeno Misaki in General News

So, today is the 22nd Anniversary of Independence Fleet, our little home away from home!

This year we as CO's were asked to produce a 'Movie Poster' for a little bit of a fun contest. I decided to make a poster for our current mission 'Cracks in the Mirror' and I enjoyed making it!

Well, it seems as if we won 1st place! Another win for the Wayfarer!

Here's the poster and the comments the judges made:



“I’m impressed by the technical skill and originality that went into this poster.”

“If you’re familiar with Anime movie posters, this is spot on.”

“Having anime Trek characters in the mirror universe with the crack showing the Federation and Terran emblems on different sides was brilliant.”

As much as I am overjoyed we got yet more recognition for our little ship, the important thing is that IDF has now been operating 22 years! So Happy Birthday IDF! Everyone have a slice of cake and wear a party hat!

You can see all the other movie posters, runner ups and comments here:

https://www.idfleet.com/2023/07/04/at-the-movies-with-independence-fleet/

Now, lets get cracking on with this mission! I'm looking forward to see what we can do with our Mirror Selves!

Congratulations Wayfarer and Happy Birthday Independence Fleet!

Captain Akeno Misaki

» 2022 Recap!

Posted on Sat Jan 14th, 2023 @ 4:00am by Captain Akeno Misaki in Sim Announcement

Captains Message

To all crew of the Wayfarer! 2022 was our best year yet! Not only have we cracked out some amazing writing and stories, but I am proud to see that we have won at least ONE award each month! We won 20 in total throughout 2022!

Every single month we have been in the fleet news, winning fleet awards that you have all earned and deserved! I am truly pleased to be your Captain!

I started 2022 stating that I wanted to try and turn the Wayfarer into IDF's best sim. However, after seeing us constantly winning awards and gaining recognition from other CO's and the admirilaty, I can honestly say that I have gone beyond that goal. We have made the Wayfarer stand out, not just as a sim but as a community and family!

Well done to each and every one of you on a Fantastic Year! Lets make 2023 another great year!

Awards Recap

We won 20 awards throughout 2023, here they all are, listed in order. Congratulations on everyone who helped us win! You've earned it!

January

Best Post (Joint Post) for 'Junior Emerges' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Lieutenant Ileah, Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie & Lieutenant JG Torvin Anor

Most Improved, awarded to Lieutenant JG Torvin Anor

February

MVP awarded to Lieutenant Rania Bhatti.

March

MVP awarded to Lieutenant Raelyn McKenzie.

April

Best Post (Joint Post) for 'Going down' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Miller, Lieutenant Ileah, Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie, Lieutenant JG Torvin Anor, Lieutenant Rania Bhatti, Lieutenant Mark Johnson & Ensign Magnum Rhodes

May

MVP awarded to Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel.

June

MVP awarded to Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok.

July

Best Post (Joint Post) for 'Thank You' by Captain Akeno Misaki & Lieutenant Commander Mark Johnson

Genesis Award for 'The Ballad of Johnathan Miller' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Lieutenant Commander Mark Johnson & Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Miller

August

Best Post (Single Author) for 'Counting flotsam and jetsam' by Lieutenant Torvin Anor.

MVP awarded to Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok.

September

Best Post (Single Author) for 'Meeting the Neurosurgeon ' by Lieutenant Patra Rommel.

Genesis Award for 'The First Morning' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Commander Mashiro Munetani & Lieutenant Rosaleen O'Donnell Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie& Lieutenant Mark Johnson& Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok

October

Best Post (Single Author) for 'Scoring a date with Doctor Holliday ' by Lieutenant Patra Rommel.

Best Post (Joint post) for 'Day One – Beach Games! (Part 1)' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Commander Mashiro Munetani & Lieutenant Rosaleen O'Donnell Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie& Lieutenant Mark Johnson& Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok & Lieutenant Ileah.

November

Funniest Post for 'Day One - Beach Games! (Part 2)' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Commander Mashiro Munetani & Lieutenant Rosaleen O'Donnell Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie& Lieutenant Mark Johnson& Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok & Lieutenant Ileah.

Genesis Award for 'Dinner Date' by Captain Akeno Misaki.

Recruitment Award given to Lieutenant Avery Coyle.

December

Genesis Post for 'Somethings afoot (Part 1)' by Captain Akeno Misaki & Commander Mashiro Munetani & Lieutenant Rosaleen O'Donnell &Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie& Lieutenant Mark Johnson& Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
Lieutenant Sidney Harper * Lieutenant Avery Coyle & Lieutenant Ileah.

Most Improved, awarded to Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie

Promotions!

There are a few members of the crew who have shown fantastic progress, participation and activity throughout the year of 2022. Therefore I will be announcing promotions of those here.

I hereby promote Lieutenant Raelyn McKenzie from the rank of Lieutenant, to that of Lieutenant Commander! Lieutenant Commander McKenzie has been an active and reliable player here on the Wayfarer, jumped in and helped where they can and the ship would not be the same without them! Congratulations!

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I hereby promote Lieutenant Mark Johnson from the rank of Lieutenant, to that of Lieutenant Commander! Mark our wonderful Chief Medical Officer is a pleasure to write with and has become not only a guide to the crew in character, but also a valued member of the crew! Congratulations!

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Lastly, I hereby promote Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok from the ranbk of Lieutenant Junior Grade, to the rank of Full Lieutenant! Luna, you have grown as a writer, person and as a member of this crew since day one. Your name is more often than not on the awards list, and you have become a irreplacable member of the Wayfarer family! Congratulations!

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In Character these promotions will come into play once the crew return from Risa and the Wayfarer heads back into space. You will be promoted in Character by Captain Misaki.

End Statement

I am proud of each and every one of you! We have achieved so much through 2022! I can sit here and rant on all day how much I love this ship and crew, and how you've helped me through some dark times. But for now, all I ask is that we remember what we've achieved and see if we can break it this year! Lets really show everyone that we are the finest crew in Starfleet!

Lets hit 2023 with a great start!

Captain Akeno Misaki

» Captains Christmas Message 2022!

Posted on Fri Dec 23rd, 2022 @ 8:12pm by Captain Akeno Misaki in Sim Announcement

To all crew!

I am writing this to you today, as I am not going to be available for the next few days! (Obvious reasons really...)

I want to take a few moments to wish you all a Happy Christmas Season. I am proud to tell you that the Wayfarer has had its best year ever! I only took command of the ship in late 2020, and we have gone from strength to strength as a crew.

The mission 'Arista' was not only the longest mission we have ever written, but also one of our best. I will admit that 2022 has not been a very good year for me. With the loss of my grandmother in January, to having a mental breakdown in the summer and fighting off severe depression, to the world falling apart political and stablility wise; 2022 has been a bad year for me personally and for the entire world.

However, regardless of everything that has happened I am proud to be your Commanding Officer and you have all helped me get through some very dark days and long nights. I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment with you all on the Wayfarer and I look forward to many more years together, as a crew, but also as a community and family.

Speaking of family, I want to ask you all during the time between now and the New Year to spend it with family, friends and people you are close with. I hereby declare that from this moment on, you are all on vacation. (But if you really have to tag, then feel free) Remember to cherish every moment with those you love, as one day they will be gone. So please promise me that you'll visit those you care for, have a drink, eat food, laugh and play together. Make memories you'll never forget and then return to our little Intrepid Class Starship to share your stories filled with joy and happiness.

Also, I understand that this time of year can be very hard for some people. For of you who don't know me personally, I work on Britains Railways. December is the worst month for people ending their lives on the tracks due to thinking it will end their pain. I want you all to know, that I am here for each and every one of you. My door is open, and if you know of anyone in your community/family/area who needs someone, be there for them. Pop in for a cup of tea, invite them for a meal or just a friendly chat. Trust me, at this time of year, Lonliness is the biggest killer. We're all Human in the end, so regardless of religion, race, politics or nationality, be there for each other. That is what Gene Roddenberry imagined when he created Star Trek.

I'm going to end this on a positive note. I am proud of what we have accomplished. I set out at the start of 2022, to become one of the best ships in Independence Fleet. Although there is no way to measure that, to me this ship is the best because you are. You are the finest crew in Starfleet and I feel like no amount of awards can truly show that.

For now, please spend time with loved ones, look out for those who need a friend. Stay safe, have a very Merry Christmas and I will see you all bright eyes and fluffy tailed in 2023!

Live Long & Prosper

Captain Akeno Misaki/Will

» Its Spooky Season!

Posted on Wed Oct 19th, 2022 @ 11:42am by Captain Akeno Misaki in General News

To all crew!

Its coming upto Spooky Season, which means... Halloween! (Insert spooky ghost wail here).

To celebrate the Spooky Holiday, I have created a side-mission for those who want to write something festive.



All posts in this mini-side-mission will be Out of Timeline so they can occur whenever or wherever you want them to be! I should also mention, this is just for some fun so there's no requirement to write in it! So its upto you should you wish to do a Halloween post or not!

I look forward to seeing some spooky and Halloween posts from you!

Stay safe, and if you see anything weird, call the Ghostbusters... But remember not to cross the streams!

Captain Akeno Misaki

» Arista Recap and New Mission - When on Risa.

Posted on Tue Aug 2nd, 2022 @ 4:16am by Captain Akeno Misaki in General News

To all crew!

End of Arista



Congratulations and well done for such a successful mission! 'Arista' was one of our best missions yet to date! Not only did we see some fantastic writing but also some amazing character development and actions scenes. I thoroughly enjoyed every post of it, and I am very proud of what we achieved.

Overall, the mission Arista totalled 159 posts, over a period of 177 days. We started the mission February 6th and ended today on August 2nd. This means we averaged 1.11 posts per day which is fantastic!

We also won a Post of the Month award:

Best Post (Joint Post) for 'Going down' by Captain Akeno Misaki, Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Miller, Lieutenant Ileah, Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie, Lieutenant JG Torvin Anor, Lieutenant Rania Bhatti, Lieutenant Mark Johnson & Ensign Magnum Rhodes

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As of now, we will be heading into our new mission, 'When on Risa...'.



I will be starting a new crew joint post with the Wayfarer heading back to Starbase Twelve. We will be docked at the starbase for ten to eleven days for minor repairs, maintenance and resupply. Risa is in the same sector and as we all know it has beautiful beaches, resorts and 'entertainment'.

Everyone will be granted shoreleave should you wish to use it for ten days. You can either come and join Captain Misaki on Risa for some fun in the sun, sand and surf. Stay on the Wayfarer should you wish to assist repair and resupply the ship, or spend you're granted shoreleave anyway you wish.

This will be mainly a character development and free open mission. There will be no underlining main plot or story, I believe we can all come up with our own subplots and individual stories and get to explore our characters to the fullest.

Lets keep working together to achieve our goal to become the best ship in Independence Fleet!

Live long and Prosper

Captain Akeno Misaki

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*Beep* Captain Misaki is out of office at the moment, she is currently on Risa enjoying some well deserved shore leave. Please direct all messages to Commander Munetani, or leave a message after the beep.... *BEEP*

Latest Mission Posts

» Traitors be amongst us

Mission: Cracks in the mirror
Posted on Wed Nov 15th, 2023 @ 7:28pm by Captain Akeno Misaki & Commander Mashiro Munetani "Shiro" & Lieutenant Commander Raelyn Mckenzie & Lieutenant Commander Mark Johnson & Lieutenant Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok & Lieutenant Vrax tr'Keirianh

[Bridge - USS Wayfarer]

The doors of the turbolift swished open and two Terran security officers fell out of the lift. Their limp bodies fell to the floor, holes their uniforms were still smouldering where they had been hit repeatedly by a phaser set on a high setting.

Misaki stood…

» Jailbreak!

Mission: Cracks in the mirror
Posted on Wed Oct 11th, 2023 @ 8:41pm by Captain Akeno Misaki & Commander Mashiro Munetani "Shiro" & Lieutenant Commander Raelyn Mckenzie & Lieutenant Commander Mark Johnson & Lieutenant Ileah & Lieutenant Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok & Lieutenant Vrax tr'Keirianh & Ensign Robert Lee Jr.

Akeno crawled through the Jeffries tubes heading down into the depths of the ship. She was using Thoron particles to mask tricorder readings, this allowed her to move almost undetected. She was heading for the Brig, if she could overpower the guards she could release the senior staff.

[Brig]

The…

» In The Tubes

Mission: Cracks in the mirror
Posted on Wed Oct 11th, 2023 @ 8:39pm by Captain Akeno Misaki

Akeno crawled through the vast jeffrey tube network of the Wayfarer. The Terrans controlled every deck, so this was her only way of making progress through the ship, however it wouldn't be long until they found her. She had been making subtle adjustments to the systems she had come across…

» Covertly Reporting for Duty

Mission: Cracks in the mirror
Posted on Tue Sep 19th, 2023 @ 6:13pm by Lieutenant Vrax tr'Keirianh

[IRW Sadira - Converted Federation Type-10 Shuttlecraft]

The assignment to the Warfarer was already proving to be more interesting and complicated than the Romulan Science Officer had expected. The shuttlecraft and supplies he'd been provided with were meant to serve as a 'gift' to Starfleet and the vessel on which…

» Can we go now.

Mission: Cracks in the mirror
Posted on Tue Sep 19th, 2023 @ 3:02pm by Captain Akeno Misaki & Lieutenant Justin Specter

ON

Akeno lay on the floor ; the men had finally left.

Misaki had noted the exit of three satisfied officers; the blinking bastards, and decided that Akeno might be more apt to answer her question about the Intel Officer who was such a pain in the bum.

It was…

Latest Personal Logs

» Letter to Opa and Schwesterlein

Posted on Mon Sep 12th, 2022 @ 3:02am by Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel

Having been confined to the medical bay of Starbase 12, Patra figured she had best write a message to Opa and Schwesterlein to let them know she was fine. They were both on her notification list should she become injured or deceased in the line of duty.

Dear Opa and…

» The IN BETWEEN Part Two

Posted on Wed Aug 3rd, 2022 @ 5:56pm by Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel

Patra was sleeping on the log bench and having such wonderful dreams when she heard a sound “Tsk, tsk. Ist es das, was Sie in den schicken Schulen gelernt haben, die Sie besucht haben? Steh auf, Kind, das ist das ZWISCHENDURCH und du musst dich entscheiden, entweder zu leben oder…

» The IN BETWEEN

Posted on Mon Aug 1st, 2022 @ 6:57pm by Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel

Patra woke with a start to the sounds of birds chirping. She sat up and looked around, she was on an old bench made of logs and wearing her dress whites. As she slowly got her bearings she realized that the bench was in the middle of a meadow surrounded…

» Reporting

Posted on Sat Oct 2nd, 2021 @ 7:17pm by Lieutenant JG Michael Lorca

Computer start recording.....

Personal Log, Lt. (J.G.) Michael Lorca reporting.

After what seemed like a long journey on one ship to another, I have finally reached the USS Wayfarer. My quarters are excellent, and I am getting settled. Tomorrow I officially report for duty. I will need to review the…

» Anor's Model Log: Intrepid

Posted on Tue Aug 24th, 2021 @ 12:42am by Lieutenant Torvin Anor

Okay, Personal log on! Time to log some personal...things.

Oh what am I doing? This isn't what I do. I work on phase coils not spout my personal feelings on an omnipresent tape player to mark for history.

But considering I'm on a ship now...a lot could happen out here.…