Starbase Sierra - New look

[John Roberts]

We're hoping to have simmng beginning again sometime within the next 2 months, obviously in the mean time, we plan to add things to the boards, and possibly remove things too.

As it stands, we plan to only have one vessel active, this is so that members aren't spread to thing throughout the site and allows for quicker post responses, rather than maybe having to wait a week before the story can progress at all.

There will be an academy system, that however, will only come into effect once we have enough members coming in to make it worth while, in the meantime, new personnel will be assigned to a ship as an Acting ensign, later, when we have enough members to create a full time ACAD and enough members coming in to keep it open, we will open an Academy vessel.

I was asked how the promotions system works, and one suggestion was a trivia based system, however, I believe that to be a little unfair. Those people who are particularly good with posting, may not always be good at trivia, and may climb through the ranks slowly, but those who aren't good at posting, could be good at trivia, so promotions would be dealt with once a month, the commanding officer making recommendations to the Chief of Staff as to any promotions that the CO feels is deserved, and if the CSS (Command Staff Sierra) agree, then that person will get a shiny new pip on their collar.


What are your views on the ideas, and your views on these, and what else would you like to see added, changed or removed for SSierra?

[Aiden Sheppard]

I agree that the promotional system should not be based off of trivia. Its too easy for people to just go out on the internet and find the answers.

Now a question of my own. If new members come on board our site, will they start as an ensign (or 2nd lt)?

[John Roberts]

Acting ensign, then depening on the posts, that could go up to full Lt.

*Just to clear it up, the standard of posting must be of a good enough standard.

[Sol Pheonix]

I will open a thread soon on the SB Sierra board to allow members to develop their characters, there may be a storyline to also develop the new plot line, that still needs to be written properly, I hope to have it done within the coming days.

[Jennifer Fargo]

The next post is something I came up with. Basically SB Sierra is at the center of the galaxy, surrounded by many other space stations of other major powers of the Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Gamma Quadrants. We have to keep tabs on the galaxy, more or less.

[Jennifer Fargo]

Ideas:

Beta/Delta Quadrant:

With Species 8472 still heavily at war with the Borg, the Kazon and Hirogen formed an alliance immediately following Voyager's return to the Alpha Quadrant in 2378. Over the next 15 years, both species move into a period of expansion in territory and population. The two species joined so closely, their societies combined and formed a caste system, the Hirogen being superior to the Kazon. In 2393, the society discovered a series of wormholes leading to various areas of the Beta quadrant. The Alliance mapped much of the Beta quadrant, but by 2397 came across the Yattho Empire, who were known for their precognitive abilities. The latter were in control of much of the quadrant, the Alliance discovered and were very technologically advanced. The two societies entered into conflict in late 2397.

Gamma Quadrant:

As of 2400, the Dominion retains sole control of the Gamma Quadrant. Since the end of the Dominion War, they have closed off all access to the Alpha Quadrant and have fortified all of their borders.

Alpha Quadrant:

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Idea for purpose of SB Sierra:

We are at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, in uncharted Territories. We were sent through an unstable Wormhole to this point. The wormhole destablized and we are more or less stuck here. We build SB Sierra and the Zenith Shipyards in 2400.

Our Mission:

To keep tabs on the Galaxy.

Known wars:

Alpha Quadrant- Klingon Empire vs Romulan Star Empire; UFP is neutral, but heavily favors the Klingons.

Beta Quadrant - Kazon and Hirogen Union vs Yattho Empire

Delta Quadrant - Kazon and Hirogen Union Home Territory; Borg vs Species 8472

Gamma Quadrant - Dominion; Allied with the Cardassian Union of the Alpha Quadrant

We are trying to gain an alliance with Yattho Empire and Species 8472.

[Sol Pheonix]

Sounds like an Intriguing storyline Admiral, and allows us to use non cannon vessels, and also create new species.

The QVC on the Serenity's replacement, will most likely be useful in returning to the Alpha quadrant. It could be good to have that as the Serenity's mission, being sent through the wormhole, leading to it's destruction, and SB Sierra having already been established.

The thread I create on the SB boards, can allow to develop it more, in terms of what led up to the war, and also the catalyst of the wars, certainly in terms of the Romulan and Klingon war.

The idea of an Alliance with Species 8472 could happen, with the Federation previously having helped the Borg in defeating them, and as Voyager crossed paths with them a few times before returning home.

This is all something that could be developed, and im sure over come though through out the progression of the plot.