The Independence Fleet Admiralty exists to provide you with the best role playing experience possible. We’re a player-centered fleet always looking to improve while staying true to our past. All fleet activities are divided among three functional areas: Technology, Operations, and Staff.
There are currently six filled positions in the Admiralty: Two Department Chiefs and three Department Directors, all of whom report directly to the Commander-in-Chief. All sim Commanding Officers (COs) report to the Chief of Operations.
Admiral Charles Star
Commander-in-Chief
Responsible for fleet operations & administration
Charles Star is one of the three founders of Independence Fleet and has served in various roles over the years. He additionally runs and supports many community level efforts. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential role players of all time, he won the Simming Prize in 2016 & 2019.
Admiral Ken Gillis
Chief of Technology
Responsible for IT architecture & infrastructure
Ken Gillis has long been a technical leader and trailblazer within the role playing community. In the early years, he led RolePlayerUSA, which provided hosting services to many of the top clubs. He served as Simming League President in 2002, and later won the Squiddie Award in 2015 as well as the Simming Prize in 2022.
Vice Admiral Michael Intermeezo
Chief of Operations
Responsible for simming and online role playing
Michael Intermeezo is a long-time simmer known for his deeply collaborative role playing and wide ranging writing abilities. Having served the fleet in multiple capacities across different eras, he has always put others first, including during his run as Commanding Officer of the USS Chuck Norris.
Rear Admiral James “Rook” Mirtoh
Director of Media
Responsible for media content & engagement
Rook Mirtoh hails from Independence Fleet’s early days, having joined in the first year. He has served in many roles and made numerous contributions since. Known as one of the most talented role players ever, he is the only fleet member to have individually won all five of the fleet’s original awards.
Rear Admiral Aurther Winters
Director of Personnel
Responsible for awards & recognition
Aurther Winters has been a stalwart of the fleet for two decades. Before joining the Admiralty, he was a long-time and prolific member of the USS Chuck Norris, having served there as Chief Engineer, Executive Officer, and finally, Commanding Officer, where he led highly imaginative missions.
Commodore Jackson Adams
Director of Recruiting
Responsible for advertisement & promotion
Jackson Adams is a burst of energy and encouragement to the fleet. He has been a member for several years, which includes command of the USS Montana, the club’s only TOS movie era sim. A true team player, he is always willing to step up to fill areas of need.
Chief of Staff: vacant
Responsible for fleet administration
Director of Art: vacant
Responsible for graphics & design
Organizational Structure
- Commander-in-Chief (ex officio fleet CO)
- Chief of Technology (designated as fleet XO)
- Chief of Operations
- Sim COs
- Chief of Staff (vacant)
- Director of Art (vacant)
- Director of Media
- Director of Personnel
- Director of Recruiting
Special Advisor
James D. West
Retired, Hall of Fame
Fleet Admiral Emeritus
James D. West is one of the three founders of Independence Fleet and served as its first Commander-in-Chief. He even coined the Independence Fleet name. Highly respected as one of the most imaginative and versatile role players in the community, he won the Squiddie Award in 2015.