It’s almost time for our third annual anniversary webcast. Admiral Ken Gillis returns as host, and yes, it will again include real prizes!
Join us on July 8th at 5:00 PM ET (-4) / 10:00 PM BST (+1) in the fleet watch party channel of our Discord server. We’ll be announcing the newest members of the Hall of Fame (in case you missed it!), drawing names from among our monthly award winners over the last year for some real-world prizes, and there might also be a surprise or two.
See you there!
Late June brings May awards:
Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For “The Mrs.”
Whoah! Nice post with rich description and a chilling enemy. Very well done!
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Cmdr. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Cmdr. Mark Johnson & Lt. Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
CO / XO / CSTO / CMO / CFCO
USS Wayfarer
Great action, and an interesting plot twist. Nice work!
Commander Donald “Don” Key
Flight Control Officer
USS Albion
For “He’s Dead Jim”
An important plot advancement and funny shenanigans to boot.
Captain Dick Sprague
Commanding Officer
USS Albion
Hilaroius! But more importantly, interesting and with lots of openings for people to explore. Well done!
Lieutenant Commander Shoniara T’ghann-Travis
Assistant Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington
She put forth outstanding material throughout the month and created excellent openings for other crewmembers to get involved. Great work!
Commander Donald “Don” Key
Flight Control Officer
USS Albion
For writing 17 posts.
Ensign J.B. Dersch
Tactical Officer
USS Washington
In only his second month, he tied for the second most posts on the sim and worked diligently to further integrate himself both in game and behind the scenes.
None this month.
None this month.
Thanks again for another great month in IDF!
On the Ides of May, here are your April awards:
Lieutenant Commander Mark Johnson
Chief Medical Officer
USS Wayfarer
For “Day 7: Deena, a pleasant surprise.”
Nice post, not rushed, with very good detail and description. Well done!
Lieutenant Ayana Hillis & Commander Jonathan Grayson & Commander Samantha Howard
ACSTO / XO / CMO
USS Washington
A very interesting predicament of a First Contact with a human civilization–and outstanding job among several excellent nominations this month.
Ensign Alyssa Strong
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Albion
For “Shower, Hot Chocolate, SURPRISE!”
Awesome.
Captain Rhenora Kaylen
Commanding Officer
USS Sunfire
For “GENESIS”
Great way to start a mission–with the Obsidian Order bashing your door in. Good luck!
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
Commander Grayson had a great month leading a new mission, working closely with a new player, and keeping the story moving with inputs from everyone. Great job!
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
For writing 10 posts.
Lieutenant Callisi Veera
Chief Operations Officer
USS Churchill
Really stepped up to fill in while the Captain was unwell to keep the sim moving after having zero posts the month prior.
Ensign J.B. Dersch
Tactical Officer
USS Washington
The new Ensign was active right out of the gate with great contributions.
None this month.
As always, great posting!
With the year nearly 1/3 over, the year’s total awards are hereby 1/4 presented:
Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Wayfarer
For “Coming to grips with true love”
A follow-up to last month’s best post: Sweet nothings.
Capt. Shran dh’Klar & Cmdr. Jonathan Grayson & Cmdr. Samantha Howard & Lt. Cmdr. Shoniara T’ghann-Travis & Lt. Cmdr. Callie Raven-Grayson & Ens. T’Plana-hath & Ens. James Phoenix & Lt. Seth Travis
CO / XO / CMO / ACMO / CC / IO / TO / CDO
USS Washington
For “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Lots going on in this post! Way to keep it all together!
Marine Captain Emily Janeway
Marine Commanding Officer
USS Albion
For “Debriefing on the issue of cargo transport failed”
Good one.
Captain Shran dh’Klar
Commanding Officer
USS Washington
For “Signal Mystery”
Great way to get things going.
Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Wayfarer
Excellent writing and teamwork! She stayed engaged and found ways to help the plot even though her character wasn’t with the rest of the crew on Risa. True talent!
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
For writing 10 posts.
Ensign Kitiuas Thenis
Science Officer
USS Sunfire
One of the newer members of the Sunfire, Thenis steps up with month some quality posts and helping others get involved.
None this month.
None this month.
I also want to comment on the retro version of the IDF website earlier this month. While our website no longer looks like this, it’s amazing to think that these awards that we started in month one of July 2001 are still going strong today thanks to all the great writing from YOU!
With zero days to spare in March, here are your February award winners, finally!
Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Wayfarer
What a lovely post! Well written, simple, easy to read and a topic as beautiful as two people falling in love. Well done. And fitting for February.
Lt. Cmdr. Deanna Celes & Lt. Ayana Hillis & Cmdr. Jonathan Grayson & Cmdr. Samantha Howard & Lt. Cmdr. Callie Raven-Grayson & Ens. T’Plana-hath
OO / ACSTO / XO / CMO / CC / IO
USS Washington
For “The return”
Lots going on in this post, and the composition makes it easy to read. Nice work!
Ensign Kitiuas Thenis & Lieutenant Thomas Hadleman
SO / CDO
USS Sunfire
For “Repair Crew – Day 3 – Kit and Tom”
Great banter, I like it!
None this month.
Lieutenant Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Wayfarer
The Lieutenant’s storytelling is excellent, she is very active & engaging, and fun to write with. Her crew looks forward to her post tags every day.
Commander Jonathan Grayson & Commander Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen
Executive Officer / Executive Officer
USS Washington / USS Sunfire
For writing 3 posts.
Cmdr. Samantha Howard
Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington
Despite real life getting in the way, her writing, insight, and leadership were invaluable to keeping the sim moving.
None this month.
None this month.
Look on the bright side: We’re already really close to next month’s awards!
We’ve hit the new year running with some great posting:
Ensign Alyssa Strong
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Albion
For “The Strong Jerk Manoeuvre”
Great post that pushes the plot forward that also could have won a Funniest Post.
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Cmdr. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Cmdr. Mark Johnson & Lt. Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
CO / XO / CSTO / CMO / CFCO
USS Wayfarer
For “He’s Dead Jim…”
Ah, a classic whodunnit. Love the interplay of the characters and the descriptions around a crome scene. Well done!
Lieutenant Ayana Hillis & Commander Samantha Howard
ACSTO / CMO
USS Washington
For “Moral Dilemma”
Starfleet officers browsing goods at Spencer’s Gifts. Brilliant.
Captain Dick Sprague
Commanding Officer
USS Albion
For “The Assessment”
I’ll be curious to see where this ‘mission’ goes. How has Sprague’s career lasted so long!?
Lieutenant JG Adrianna Baciami
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Eclipse
Contributed some great posts that helped this sim get launched right. Sky’s the limit for the Eclipse.
Lt. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For writing 9 posts.
Lieutenant Commander Mark Johnson
Chief Medical Officer
USS Wayfarer
The Wayfarer’s CMO also wrote some excellent posts this month, which led to his promotion to Lieutenant Commander.
Ensign Syrik
Flight Control Officer
USS Sunfire
Syrik has bounced onto the Sunfire with a bang by seamlessly integrating into the crew and storyline.
None this month.
And don’t forget that it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow!
Welcome to 2023, folks! However, it’s time to honor the best of the end of 2022…
Commander Samantha Howard
Chief Medical Officer
USS Washington
For “Introspection”
Wonderfully written reflection post.
Lt. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Lt. Thriss Kla’ren & Ens. Kitiuas Thenis & Lt. Thomas Hadleman & SCPO Ronson Mitchell
CSS / CEO / SO / CDO / Y
USS Sunfire
For “Jump Start”
One word: Raptors.
Crewman Patin & Commander Dean House
Guest / Second Officer
USS Sunfire
For “Uber ride”
Two words: Great banter.
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Sidney Harper & Lt. Ileah & Lt. Avery Coyle & Lt. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Rosaleen O’Donnell & Lt. Mark Johnson & Lt. JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
CO / XO / MA / Y / CFCO / CSTO / COO / CMO / FCO
USS Wayfarer
For “Something’s Afoot (Part 1)”
Three words: Now that’s how you start a mission! Wait, I suppose that’s more than three words.
Ensign T’Plana-hath
Intelligence Officer
USS Washington
After winning Most Improved last month, the Washington’s Intelligence Officer takes home the MVP this time. Although newer to simming, she has expertly integrated herself into the veteran crew, frequently pushing through and collaborating with others on excellent posts.
Lt. Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Cmdr. Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen
Computer Systems Specialist / Executive Officer
USS Sunfire
For writing 9 posts.
Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie
Chief Security/Tactical Officer
USS Wayfarer
Lt. Mckenzie really stepped up her game in December, pushing forward some great ideas while showing both her writing ability and how to work well with the rest of the crew.
None this month.
None this month.
I hope everyone’s year is off to a great start. Keep up the great posting.
As 2022 winds down, it’s time to honor the best of last month:
Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For “Night One.”
Who’d have ever thought one could feel lonely on a Starship?
Capt. Rhenora Kaylen & Lt. Sarah Wilson & Cmdr. Savar cha’Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen & Cmdr. Dean House & Lt. JG Blake Leone & Lt. JG Aurora Vali & Lt. Alison Haldeman & CPO Remal Kajun
CO / MO / XO / 2O / C / CC / ACOO / CA
USS Sunfire
For “Camp pt 1”
Star Trek and Dinosaurs! I love it.
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Ileah & Lt. Avery Coyle & Lt. Rosaleen O’Donnell & Lt. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Mark Johnson & Lt. JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
CO / XO / Y / CFCO / COO / CSTO / CMO / FCO
USS Wayfarer
For “Day One – Beach Games! (Part 2)”
Starfleet officer knocked out cold by a volleyball. That’s funny.
Captain Akeno Misaki
Commanding Officer
USS Wayfarer
For “Dinner Date”
Not the prototypical Genesis post, but it does a great job setting things up.
Commander Jonathan Grayson
Executive Officer
USS Washington
The Washington’s XO put forth another strong month both in and out of character, which is typical for him. However, this time he purposefully added surprises that continually popped up during the mission, adding another layer to the sim.
Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For writing 16 posts.
Ensign T’Plana-hath
Intelligence Officer
USS Washington
The Ensign finished second on the sim with posting, but also advanced the plot quite nicely a couple times while also further developing the character.
None this month.
Lieutenant Avery Coyle
Chief Flight Control Officer
USS Wayfarer
For recruiting this newest member of the sim, Lieutenant Sidney Harper.
Thanks for another great year in IDF. Expect to see 2022’s final monthly awards post in early January.
Happy holidays and a happy new year to all!
The results are in. Here are your October award winners:
Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel
Structural/Environmental Specialist
USS Wayfarer
For “Scoring a date with Doctor Holliday”
The overly flirty doctor works in a Funniest Post or a Best Post.
Capt. Akeno Misaki & Cmdr. Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lt. Ileah & Lt. Rosaleen O’Donnell & Lt. Raelyn Mckenzie & Lt. Mark Johnson & Lt. JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
CO / XO / Y / COO / CSTO / CMO / FCO
USS Wayfarer
For “Day One – Beach Games! (Part 1)”
R&R posts don’t typically win the Best Posts awards, but this one was beautifully written and extremely engaging. Well done!
Ensign Kitiuas Thenis & Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Science Officer / Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For “Meeting of a fellow crewmate”
Entertaining and… funny!
Captain Shran dh’Klar
Commanding Officer
USS Washington
For “Past Present”
I haven’t read a good time travel post in a while. Nicely executed!
Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
What doesn’t Lt. Durnell do? Always a top poster, driving the plot, and encouraging others. It’s just one of a many recognitions to a month-in and month-out superior performer.
Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For writing 14 posts.
Ensign Kitiuas Thenis
Science Officer
USS Sunfire
The Ensign really stepped up her game in October by starting several posts and creating excellent openings for others. A true pleasure to sim with!
Lieutenant Amelia Jefferson
Chief Science Officer
USS Montana
The new Chief Science Officer joined when the sim had few regular members and really hit the ground running with great plot advancing posts.
Commander Michael Murphy
Executive Officer
USS Montana
Commander Murphy continues to actively recruit for the sim and has brought in more new players than anyone else on the Montana.
A great job by everyone this month. As always, I’m proud to be a part of this fleet and to be associated with so many great writers.
Here are your latest monthly award winners…
Lieutenant JG Patra Rommel
Structural/Environmental Specialist
USS Wayfarer
For “Meeting the Neurosurgeon”
A nice detailed post about a visit to sickbay, along with a little love in the air.
Captain Shran dh’Klar & Lieutenant Commander Callie Raven-Grayson & Ensign T’Plana-hath & Ensign James Phoenix & Lieutenant Seth Travis & Lieutenant JG Tarja zh’Rhun
CO / CC / IO / TO / CDO / MO
USS Washington
This post is great because of the build up to the action. Well done!
Captain Rhenora Kaylen & Commander Dean House & Lieutenant JG Blake Leone & Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell & Crewman Patin
CO / 2O / DO / CSS / Guest
USS Sunfire
Survival is not for the weak! Hilarious!
Captain Akeno Misaki & Commander Mashiro Munetani “Shiro” & Lieutenant Rosaleen O’Donnell & Lieutenant Raelyn Mckenzie & Lieutenant Mark Johnson & Lieutenant JG Luna Eclipse of the House of Martok
CO / XO / COO / CSTO / CMO / FCO
USS Wayfarer
A perfect start to a simming mission!
Commander Dean House
Second Officer
USS Sunfire
House successfully pushed the mission forward when momentum was lacking by getting others involved into the story, focusing on plot development. He also recruited the Sunfire’s newest member.
Lieutenant Bonnie “Bon-Bon” Durnell
Computer Systems Specialist
USS Sunfire
For writing 14 posts.
Ensign T’Plana-hath
Intelligence Officer
USS Washington
Pulling double duty as both herself and an integral NPC, she has has shown both great versatility and target focus.
Lieutenant JG Blake Leone
Diplomatic Officer
USS Sunfire
Leone jumped into the Sunfire’s main plot with a bang, working well with the existing characters and finding her niche in the crew. Splendid!
Commander Dean House
Second Officer
USS Sunfire
For recruiting Lt. Leone, who went on to win Rookie of the Month.
Well done to all. Keep the great post coming!