CO of the Quarter Captain Curzon Bennett and Captain Samantha York. (tie) Lately, the two have been dancing around each other for gold and silver Unit of Distinction Awards. It's not by chance that these two are the best sims in the fleet.
In recognition of their excellence, both have been promoted to Commodore.

XO of the Quarter Damon Raine of the U.S.S. Calypso.
For helping to resolve and finish one mission and coming up with a fun and challenging mission (Subjugation). For supporting and encouraging his CO. For always being there to support the crew. For being a vital part of what makes the Calypso so special.

Writer of the Year Adam. For his quirky, funny and always entertaining posts. For always being the3re to join in a mission or a JP. And for being one of the best writers in the fleet.

We have recently learned that talks between the Cardassian government and the United Federation of Planets have ended in what a representative of the Vice President Newberry calls 'fruitful negotiations'.

The two delegations met on Bajor at Jalanda City's Regional Center in a series of group discussions with different representatives of each respected government to try and broker not only a lasting peace deal, but end the fighting that has currently engulfed the Cardassian planet of Valos III which is currently under attack by federation ground and starfleet forces.

The nominations are in and the parties have spoken! After a grueling primary run and countless other debates and the widening and narrowing of the field, the board has been set. Representing the current ruling party of the Federation Council and President of United Earth, Joaris Dagum has secured the Progressive Party's nomination for President of the United Federation of Planets. Hours later, after a masterful acceptance speech at the Conservative Party's Convention, retired Starfleet Marine Corps General Endia Garrett officially became the Presidential Nominee of the minority party. 

November 10th celebrates the 236th anniversary of the creation of the United States Marine Corps in Tunn Tavern, Philadelphia. The USMC is the basis for the Starfleet Marines.

On Friday, November 11th we honor the men and women around the world who gave their lives so that we as a people might live free. Freedom has a price. Sometimes it is high. Never forget the sacrifices made for us so that we can have the freedom to build a brighter future for those who follow us.

However you celebrate the day we hope it is ... frightfully fun.

Banned Books Week is an annual event to celebrate the freedom to read. It's held the last week in September.

Among the challenged or banned books are Huckleberry Finn, The Lord of the Rings, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh.

Plato's Stepchildren, caused a lot of controversy because it was the first American TV show to show a white person kiss a black person. It, too, was censored in many places.

Take a moment this week to appreciate our right as citizens of the world to read books. Buy (and read) a banned or challenged book.

This is your birthday song. It isn't very long. See ya!

We also pause for a moment to remember those who died on September 11, 2001 in the attack on the Twin Towers in New York City and in the subsequent rescue attempts.

Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets is dedicated to peace throughout the galaxy. May we take a moment today to say thank you to those who fight around the world in all countries and among all peoples to make our world a safer place today so that we may make a better tomorrow.

One of our Theta Fleet Command Staff has launched an independent simm based on Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If you'd like to take a look, go to hogwarts-simm.com.

Theta Fleet is proud to announce that Commodore Victor Fawkes, Commander of the USS Damocles was promoted to Commander of Task Force 23.
In addition, Captain Jackson Hawkins, Commander of Starbase Typhon was promoted ot Commander of Task Group 23A.

Both gentlemen are excellent commanders and will serve Theta Fleet well in their new positions.

Vice Admiral Aric Barclay, former Commander of Task Force 14 was made Deputy Commander of Theta Fleet at a ceremony held on Starbase Typhon last week.

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Change of Command
19-Jul-2011     Fleet News

Fleet Admiral Brent McGinley has stepped down as Commander-in-Chief of Theta Fleet to pursue other interests. Admiral Kathryn Burke, former DCinC has stepped up to become the new Commander of Theta Fleet.
Vice Admiral Charles Lancaster has also stepped down as Director of Fleet Personnel and webmaster for Theta fleet.

Both men served Theta Fleet well and will be missed.
We wish them fair winds and following seas.

Let us all take a moment to remember the sacrifices of men like Gagarin; Grissom, White and Chaffee (Apollo 1); Neal Armstrong and hundreds of men and women in the Cosmonaut and Astronaut programs.

Today also marks the 30th anniversary of the US Space Shuttle program. There have been five orbitals. Two were destroyed, one was mothballed. Later this year the shuttle program will end.

It is our hope that man's desire to reach the starts will keep the space progarm alive in one way or another.



2011 SciWorld Online Convention
11-Apr-2011     Fleet News
On behalf of the Simming League and Chas Hammer, I would like to formally invite you and your groups to join us for the 2011 SciWorld Online Convention. This year's convention, hosted by Independence Fleet and open to the entire simming community, will be held from April 14-16. A current schedule of events can be found here: www.sciworldonline.com.
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March Theta Fleet Awards
4-Apr-2011     Fleet News
Unit of Distinction Awards
Gold: USS Discovery
Silver: USS Calypso
Bronze (tie): USS Palamedes & USS Blackhawk

Player of the Month: Andy
Andy is a great writer and Captain. His ship (USS Discovery) has a great feel to it. The players all love the world he's created and love writing with each other. This is all due to Andy's creativity, leadership and involvement.

Writer of the Month: Vince
Vince is new to Theta Fleet. His writing is inventive and entertaining. His posts and tags are descriptive and well written.

CO of the Quarter: Aleksandra Korotskovaia (USS Republic)

XO of the Quarter: Anna Johnson (Starbase Typhon)

Admiral's Choice: Harmos Aurelius (acting CO of the USS Endeavor)
Harmos is holding down the fort while Commodore Andres Fisher is on ELOA. He's done a great job keeping things together.

A federal court has decided Paramount Pictures has the authority to require Star Trek fan fiction websites to pay royalties even if no income is generated.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Thursday in favor of Paramount Pictures, mandating that all Star Trek-themed fan fiction websites register with the film production company for the purpose of paying royalties based on policy to be later set by Paramount.

The decision was a blow to Star Trek fan fiction websites, commonly referred to as simulations or sims, which argued registration and royalties violate freedom of speech.  In a 34-page opinion, the judges disagreed, saying “Star Trek” is a registered trademark, and therefore property of Paramount Pictures.

Immediately following the ruling, Paramount Pictures released a statement declaring that official policy will be finalized in four to six weeks.  Since very few fan fiction websites generate income, Paramount is expected to charge royalties based on membership and participation.  All affected websites that refuse to participate will be forced to choose a different theme.

Several major websites are expected to appeal the decision.

An April Fools Day Report by Independence Fleet (IDF): Not a real news item.



Theta Fleet Forums Open!
19-Mar-2011     Fleet News
Theta Fleet now has a place for fleet members to chat and for COs to post about their ships (besides the In Character News).

Members of Theta Fleet need to register to be able to post. Join today and get to know the players in our fleet!



Change of Command
17-Feb-2011     Fleet News
STARFLEET HEADQUARTERS - Commodore Na'Stral relinquished his position as Commandant of the Theta Fleet Academy to Captain Ethan D. Giles during a change-of-command ceremony at the steps of Brent McGinely Hall.

Ethan said he is ready to lead the "federations most premier institute for higher learning," just moments after receiving the Theta Fleet Academy's' official colors, signifying the the academy is now in his hands.
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