This is probably one of the best things I've seen a guild do for their leader. Kudos. Total respect.

You all, I can't describe to you enough how amazingly touching this is. You had me in tears as I read this.

I'm so glad that we started this fleet because without it, I wouldn't have met all you fantastic people. If it hadn't been for all of you, this Fleet wouldn't be what it is today. All of your dedication and energy helped to keep me motivated and goal oriented to keep pushing for the site and the fleet to be better and better.

Seeing the membership grow, more and more people in the chatroom and our long discussion about everything under the sun has been wonderful. I can't wait to play this lifetime with all of you.

Thank you so much.

Nick,

I want you to know that I am thrilled to be here among such an amazing group of people. This thread is very moving.

I thank you for having me, and taking the time out of your busy life to keep the site looking and functioning beautifully. When I signed up here last year, it was quiet. Now, the fleet has grown immensely and has become a very lively place.

Enjoy your gift, Well deserved, and heres to many fun times with Stonewall Fleet in the final frontier!

Regards,
Steve

Congrats Nick!!! You definitely deserve this :)

NicholasJohn16 wrote:

You all, I can't describe to you enough how amazingly touching this is. You had me in tears as I read this.

I'm so glad that we started this fleet because without it, I wouldn't have met all you fantastic people. If it hadn't been for all of you, this Fleet wouldn't be what it is today. All of your dedication and energy helped to keep me motivated and goal oriented to keep pushing for the site and the fleet to be better and better.

Seeing the membership grow, more and more people in the chatroom and our long discussion about everything under the sun has been wonderful. I can't wait to play this lifetime with all of you.

Thank you so much.

It's about time! Ahem **clears throat**! Can everyone please raise their glasses for a toast!

Nick,

Over the past few months, Stonewall Fleet has grown from a small group to a thriving family; members from around the globe are calling Stonewall their home and are so excited to be here. Your dedication to enhancing the site, the forums, and all that is in between, does not go unnoticed and we are extremely grateful! Without you, we would not be here :) So, without further adieu, the following members and I would like to present you with a little token of our appreciation!


A LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION TO STAR TREK ONLINE!!!!!!!!




Yap, that is right! This is the least we can do for you as a "thank you" for everything you have given to us; we look forward to spending a lifetime of STO with you :)

P.S. There are many other members a part of this and I will post their personal messages when I receive them in this post :cheer:

Some special messages:

"Honestly, you are the BEST! Thank you for caring about us so much that you are willing to do what you do to keep the fleet going! You are making my and a lot of other members' dreams come true! Keep up the PHENOMINAL work :)“ - Brandon (bfelczer)

"Have fun and we'll see you out there!“ - Bradley (Kaaleb)

"Thank you for your obsessive compulsive editing of our web page to make it awesome." - Mandy (Trehes)

"Thanks for all the hard work you have done for the fleet, Nick! You've made it a pleasure being a part of" - Xander (XanderXY)

"Thank you Nick for being a great guy and an awesome fleet admiral!" - Geo (Sinner68)

"Nick, you've done a wonderful job on the site, and with the Fleet entirely. Your level of dedication and workmanship is admirable. All of this shows with the massive success you've had with the Fleet. Here's to hoping Stonewall Fleet remains as successful as it has begun, and that you continue to have the time and desire to spearhead the Fleet itself. Enjoy the gift from us all, and see you in game!" - Tim (MunkySpooker)

"Thanks for all your hard work on behalf of the fleet. You've put together a great community and it's made playing STO even better than I had hoped." - Chris (Terrapax)

"Nick, thanks for putting up with us!" - Brandon (misterorff)

"I know it isn't much, taking into consideration all that you do for the fleet, but I hope this will help ensure that you are with us for the long haul. Thanks Nick for making the fleet such an awesome place, and I look forward to seeing it get better through the years." - Lee (Alucard1)

"For all the work you put into the Fleet, this is the least we can do! Thank you for making The Stonewall Fleet an amazing place for gay gamers to get together." - Brian (Ioptex)

"Thank you!" - Roland (Virgo59)

"Thank you Nick for giving us LGBTQ Trekkies from all over the world a place to call home, and friends to share it with." - Josh (Zepari)

"Hey boss :) So, I wanted to say thanks for making the fleet and all. If I could really hug you I would :) I'm glad I found the fleet, a place where I have a lot in common with so many good people. Its rare to find gay guys who are also gamers AND trek fans. So, for everything you have done for us, and still do, we wanted to make sure you can enjoy STO for as long as its around. Maybe someday I will be able to give you that hug :)" - PJ (Teknopmage)

"Thank you so much for setting up this fleet and this community. Your hard work on every aspect of this is so greatly appreciated. Before Open Beta even started I'd found a new group of friends, and that would not have been possible without your efforts. Thank you!!!" - Chrissy (cmarie55)

"Nick my good friend; for your hard work with the site, and helping to bring together a great community I grant thee a toke of our appreciation. Peace and love." - Aaron (Tavoron)

"I can't think of a better way to thank Nick for everything that he has put into the Stonewall Fleet. His Efforts have made this a great place to be even before the game has actually launched." - Darrin (Amidar)

"Nick, Thanks for all the effort you put into the fleet! Live long and prosper!" - Ken (Kenjermin)

"Hey Nick! Thanks so much for all the hard work. This really is a great team. Enjoy the gift and here's to many months of STO! - Rob (thenoise82)

"Thank you for all the amazingly hard work you must have put into making us a fleet. I love it here! ;-)" - Steven (StevieBoi83)

"Hi Nick, Just wanted to say Thanks for all the work you have put into Stonewall Fleet. Best Wishes" - Tim (Tiauth)

"Thanks Nick for being able to be part of a fantastic fleet!!"- Tim (Tym)

"I'm sure everyone will agree you've done an amazing job at organizing our fleet. You're our personal engineer, web designer, and friend........ and now you will never be able to leave!!!" - Jordan (Invad3r J)

Nick, Thank you for being a pioneer and keeper of history; the events at Stonewall shall always be remembered thanks to people like you who are willing to keep the torch of truth and liberty alive. Wishing you the best from here to the stars and much appreciation above all else for building a fleet that can truly take anyone where no one has gone before.Sincerely, Zander Hawk

Been smashing my way through OB the past few days and have hit the level cap. If anyone wants to get ahold of myself of the other members of Omicron Fleet ingame just send me a /tell to Isil@IsilZheHa or a friend request and we'll see about blowing some stuff up together!

Could you post a screen capture?

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IE7 on WinXP currently unhappy with the page. It shows the page, but a modal dialog pops up saying there's a problem with the page and will abort. Clicking 'OK' then wipes the screen, and leaves you with a "click to diagnose the connection problem" IE-error page.

Firefox works fine.

I just fixed a big bug we've been having with javascript not working on a large portion of the site. I'm very happy to say that I've fixed it finally. Things like Quick Reply should work now.

Lee, you should be able to have your green text again.

wow I'm a major nerd...I did the calculation for that without a converter and was pretty much right on.

wow you two...haha

I'm game for it. I definitely prefer the (forgive me for putting it this way) the Berman dating style which seems to be the most canonized in terms of dating events. given what M-A comments about ST:Nemesis' stardate (56844.9) and that the 1K digit placeholder is the year, that would put STO roughly at 87844.9 or thereabouts :)

I ain't got that kinda time to write all that about my chic. She a hussy. That's all. She slept around to get where she is and has the (insert something vulgar here) to prove it.

But yes, adding the race information/traits is a good idea....especially when we go live.

ps...nice bio, I'm just not that good at writing, unless it's slanderous or scandalous.

Enhasans

BASIC INFO
Home Planet: Enhasa
Government: The Meritocracy of Enhasa
Population: 7 billion over 1 planet
Tech Status: Warp-capable
Affiliation: Federation Ally
Race Traits: Soldier, Efficient, Astrophysicist (Selected for in Enhasan Starfleet applicants by the Enhasan government, see below.)

PROFILE
Biology
Enhasans are a humanoid race, though are easily differentiated from humans and other humanoid species. They have a pair of bone growths on the sides of their heads, as well as a forehead structure similar to the Antarans. They are slightly taller than humans.

Most notably, however, is the fact that Enhasan blood is vanadium-based, as opposed to humans (red blood from an iron base) and vulcans (green blood from a copper base). Vanadium, which has the largest number of oxidation states of any element on the periodic table, can form a variety of organometallic complexes that are colored across the entire visible spectrum. As a result, Enhasans and other such species have skin and hair color that can range from red through green to blue and purple. Their hair is usually very vibrant in color, and their skin possesses a subtle tint of the same color, whatever it happens to be.

Culture
Enhasan society is characterized by a strict, government-controlled caste system. From the moment of birth until legal recognition of adulthood, Enhasans are continually evaluated on their skills and aptitudes, resulting in training and sorting that places them in a role where they will 'best serve Enhasa'. Roles that require extensive training and 'exceptional' aptitude are of the Ya-Shin (literally "those of the sky") caste, while those that require minimal training and 'average or less' aptitude are of the Udu ("ground dwellers") caste. The two castes are extensively segregated in Enhasan society, with the Udu residing on the planet's surface and the Ya-Shin living in a vast, complex network of orbital stations. Children are traditionally sorted into the two castes at the age of 10.

To 'ensure the purity of the Meritocracy', procreation is strictly controlled, to the point where all Enhasans are sterilized at birth. While Enhasans choose romantic partners within their castes, the may only procreate when permitted by the government (that supplies drugs which re-enable reproductive systems) and with a member of the other caste. It is believed that this ensures 'birth favoritism' does not 'corrupt society'. Enhasans are not raised by their biological parents, but by caregivers assigned to them. Their only connection to their parents is their name; an Enhasan's last name is the name of the biological parent from the same caste, and the middle name is that of the parent from the other caste.

This caste system prevents Enhasans from joining the Federation as members due to the Federation Charter, but it is an allied world. As per Starfleet's directive in 2391 to expand officer opportunities for citizens of allied worlds, several Enhasans a year are selected by the government for application to Starfleet Academy. It has been noted that Enhasans serving in Starfleet appear to occupy an uncertain area in Enhasan society. While they are of the Ya-Shin caste, the physical separation required to serve in Starfleet seems to cast them as 'outsiders'. It has also been noted that while the environment of the Enhasan caste system seems to limit the creative and synergistic thinking of Enhasan officers, they are exceedingly efficient and excel at delegation and organization.

In creating a race in the Public Lounge, I realized I was going really, really in-depth. It was well past the point at which anyone who was not doing RP would need information. With that in mind, I thought it would be good to have a thread in the Holodeck that had such in-depth info, so RPers would have that info and the non-RPers could easily access barebones info elsewhere.

Currently a work in progress. Editing and adding more as time permits.

BASIC
Name: Oren-De "Oren" Saam Emun
Rank: Commander
Race: Enhasan
Age: 33
Height:
Weight:
Career: Tactical

BACKGROUND
Prior to Starfleet
Oren-De Saam Emun was born on the planet Enhasa in 2376. At the traditional age of 10, the planet's Meritocratic government placed him into the Ya-Shin caste. Oren-De has provided few details on his childhood, other than it was "normal". Recommendation letters from the Enhasan government indicate he excelled in physical activity and sports, possessed a "significant" aptitude for science, and had "leadership potential".

Starfleet Academy Record
At the age of 15, prompted by Starfleet's directive in 2391 to open up Starfleet officer training to non-member worlds, the Enhasan government began selecting a few individuals each year to apply to Starfleet Academy. The criteria the Enhasan government uses is kept secret. Oren-De was one of those selected. He applied and was accepted to Starfleet at the age of 17 in 2393.

Oren-De, or "Oren" as he became known among the few that knew him well at the Academy, demonstrated exceptional aptitude for physical pursuits and command simulations. While not very creative, Oren was found to be exceptionally efficient at organizing others. It was also noted that while he was usually cold and very formal to most, the few students who were among his close circle of friends found him to be warm and sociable. One of his instructors noted that his friends were those who had very similar academic and social standings of his own, and that Oren's social behavior may likely be a product of Enhasa's strict "meritocratic" caste system.

Starfleet Career
2397: Graduating from Starfleet Academy. First served aboard the USS Nadia as a junior security officer.
2401: Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
2402: While escorting a transport, the USS Nadia is attacked and boarded by the KDF. The invasion is repelled, though significant causalities are sustained, including Oren's superior. Multiple reports credit Oren's organization of those around him and brave actions as being instrumental to saving the ship.
2403: Promoted to the rank of Lt. Commander. Begins assignment as Bridge Tactical officer aboard the USS Prometheus-A.
2408: Promoted to the rank of Commander. Despite his youth, Oren is praised for his quick-thinking and handling of the crew in difficult situations.
2409: Given command of the USS Pandora.

Notes
Oren is known for his no-nonsense and calculating line of thinking. In a crisis, he is reliable, calm, and unshakable. However, in social situations, Oren can be cold and distant. To superiors, he is very formal and rarely speaks freely, even when asked. His first supervisors found him awkward. To subordinates significantly below him in rank, he can be cold and disregarding of their opinions. However, both of these traits have improved sufficiently over time that his previous commander felt he would make a fine command officer. He is warm and sociable to a small inner circle, usually those of similar standing to his own.

Just checking back and wanted to say we at Omicron Fleet hope to see you all in Open Beta! Less than 3 hours to go!

Signed,
Captain Isil Rahsen
Diplomatic Liaison
The Omicron Fleet

Gratz!

I love Sims.

I tend to create characters (and places for that matter) from my real life as well. I have an easier time connecting with them. I also enjoyed killing off people I was upset with (like a bad boss and messy roommate) in Sims2, but I haven't experimented with it yet in 3. In 2, I really liked the room with no door death, or the fire in the room with no door.

I got the new expansion...it is so buggy it's driving me crazy. I might UI it until there are a few patches for it, because it makes me think twice before playing.

Hey Everyone!

My RL name is Kris, and I'm currently studying biochemistry (with hopes of doing medical research). In my free time I do...homework...research..more homework...and games. and sometimes I travel :). I have a previous degree in computer science, and spend a lot more time than I should taking apart computers and re-hashing open-source software. I also play trumpet in a jazz band semi-frequently, and moonlight with various concert bands as well. In my personal life, I live with my partner and our dog.

I've been interested in all things Trek from a young age. In fact, when I was 12, I wrote Patrick Stewart a letter about how much I loved it. He actually responded with some very nice words, and an autographed picture of him as Jean Luc Picard. Needless to say, it was the highlight of my geeky childhood.

I've played many MMO's, and have recently vowed to give up WoW for the 18th time. We'll see how long it lasts. Hopefully STO can pull me away from it more often.

I'm really excited about open-beta starting tomorrow, and also excited that this group exists, and hope to become an active part of it.