Welcome to the USS Horizon!
Welcome to the USS Horizon!
What do you get when you cross Firefly with Star Trek? You get the USS Horizon! Horizon is the ship that was briefly mentioned as lost in "A Piece of the Action," in the Original Series of Star Trek. Horizon was lost in 2168 shortly after departing Sigma Iotia II but not destroyed as Kirk assumed. Horizon was transported to another galaxy (far, far away - OK, there's no Star Wars in this game).
Horizon starts in a time when the United Federation of Planets is very new, just after the Earth-Romulan War. This is a time of optimism and exploration. However, when it is lost, Horizon is damaged and looking for resources and allies. The Captain, Gary Alexander, has privately given up on any chance of returning home but for the sake of the morale of the crew, continues to assert that they are searching for a way back.
We are currently seeking:
* Chief Medical Officer
* Chief Navigation Officer
* All Assistant Chief Positions
Effective 11 June 2020, the USS Horizon is rated 3-3-3, based on the scale provided by RPGRating.com.
Latest News Items
» Status Update - September, 2020 Edition
Posted on Mon Sep 7th, 2020 @ 4:30am by Captain Gary Alexander in General News
General News - Status Update - September, 2020 Edition
The following is a news item from Captain Gary Alexander.
Normally, I send these reports out on the first of the month (give or take a few days) to give an overview of everything that happened in the month before and of what our goals are for the upcoming month.
Crew
We neither gained nor lost any players this month and stayed steady at 7 players.
Website
Our former XO created a Wiki for us while I just try to become competent at Nova! I'm sure there is always more to come on these things. If you have any thoughts or want to assist, let us know!
Sim
In August, we only had 4 posts, down from 7 in July. So far we only have 1 this month. I know that there a lot in the hopper but we need people to hit their tags. Please get to them ASAP, so we can keep things moving.
Mission Recap
Horizon is now officially lost in the Pinwheel Galaxy and is trying to determine how to handle its fate. Horizon got to a planet that had a buoy nearby. While Talia was working on trying to decipher the language, Gary sent an away team down to the planet. The away team found that all of the inhabitants seemed to have disappeared. However, more careful inspection showed that the inhabitants were more likely eaten by large purple worm types of creatures.
Gary ordered the away team back. However, as they were coming back another ship attached to the Horizon. The away team had its own issues as they were pursued by the large purple worm that just barely missed eating some of them and tried eating the shuttle but failed due to the quick actions of the Chief Helm Officer, Alexandra.
The ship contained husband and wife insectoid/monkey-like creatures called Fornen and Kense. Fornen and Kense described how they thought that Horizon was salvage. They also explained that this area of the galaxy had three different factions that seemed to be in control: The Consortium, Vanaja, and Sarota. The Consortium is similar to the Federation and is made of many species. However, they pretend to act like they're very concerned about the health and well-being of their citizens and have expansionist behavior, according to Fornen. Vanaja deals in money, and Sarota that manages all natural resources in the region. The borders between the three seem to vary nearly daily as they compete for territory and allies.
Fornen suggested that the Horizon could find more information and trade at Sarota Prime in the main city of Floria, which is where we are now. Three away teams have been dispatched to the planet.
One team has not reported. Gary's team has just traded for something called a universal translator and Chester's team has discovered an "old West" saloon. Everyone's exploration has just been interrupted by an explosion.
Objectives
Find information regarding the three competing powers and determine the safest place for Horizon to transfer.
Player of the Month
This month our player of the month is our Chief Medical Officer Audrey Chester. Torturing our characters in sickbay is her forte, whether telling someone a joke that a hand wound is fatal or making another one handed crew member assist in medical procedures. We look forward to seeing more out of our doctor.
Ideas
If anyone has any ideas for character development or even some subplots, share them with us. I know that my door is always open. Any questions, comments, or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
That’s it for this month’s Status Update!
» Status Update - August, 2020 Edition
Posted on Sun Aug 9th, 2020 @ 5:04am by Captain Gary Alexander in General News
General News - Status Update - August, 2020 Edition
The following is a news item from Captain Gary Alexander.
It has been nearly nine months since I last sent one of these out. I think that I should get back in the habit of doing it. Normally, I send these out on the first of the month (give or take a few days) to give an overview of everything that happened in the month before and of what our goals are for the upcoming month.
Crew
We neither gained nor lost any players this month and stayed steady at 7 players.
Website
Our former XO created a Wiki for us while I just try to become competent at Nova! I'm sure there is always more to come on these things. If you have any thoughts or want to assist, let us know!
Sim
In July, we had 7 posts, but so far we only have 1 this month. I know that there a lot in the hopper but we need people to hit their tags. Please get to them ASAP, so we can keep things moving.
Mission Recap
Horizon is now officially lost in the Pinwheel Galaxy and is trying to determine how to handle its fate. Horizon got to a planet that had a buoy nearby. While Talia was working on trying to decipher the language, Gary sent an away team down to the planet. The away team found that all of the inhabitants seemed to have disappeared. However, more careful inspection showed that the inhabitants were more likely eaten by large purple worm types of creatures.
Gary ordered the away team back. However, as they were coming back another ship attached to the Horizon. The away team had its own issues as they were pursued by the large purple worm that just barely missed eating some of them and tried eating the shuttle but failed due to the quick actions of the Chief Helm Officer, Alexandra.
The ship contained husband and wife insectoid/monkey-like creatures called Fornen and Kense. Fornen and Kense described how they thought that Horizon was salvage. They also explained that this area of the galaxy had three different factions that seemed to be in control: The Consortium, Vanaja, and Sarota. The Consortium is similar to the Federation and is made of many species. However, they pretend to act like they're very concerned about the health and well-being of their citizens and have expansionist behavior, according to Fornen. Vanaja deals in money, and Sarota that manages all natural resources in the region. The borders between the three seem to vary nearly daily as they compete for territory and allies.
Fornen suggested that the Horizon could find more information and trade at Sarota Prime in the main city of Floria, which is where we are now. Three away teams have been dispatched to the planet.
Objectives
Find information regarding the three competing powers and determine the safest place for Horizon to transfer.
Player of the Month
This month our player of the month is our newest who writes for Chadrick McNeir, who will eventually become the new XO. Our Assistant Chief Science Officer is quite amusing. We look forward to seeing out this awkward situation develops for the Captain, XO and Serenity.
Ideas
If anyone has any ideas for character development or even some subplots, share them with us. I know that my door is always open. Any questions, comments, or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
That’s it for this month’s Status Update!
» Status Update - November, 2019 Edition
Posted on Tue Nov 5th, 2019 @ 11:22pm by Captain Gary Alexander in General News
General News - Status Update - November, 2019 Edition
The following is a news item from Captain Gary Alexander.
Normally, I send these out on the first of the month (give or take a few days) to give an overview of everything that happened in the month before and of what our goals are for the upcoming month.
Crew
We neither gained nor lost any players this month.
Website
Our wonderful XO has created a Wiki for us while I just try to become competent at Nova! I'm sure there is always more to come on these things. If you have any thoughts or want to assist, let us know!
Sim
In October, we only had 4 posts, again but we have several mass posts in progress, so I am not yet concerned. I would encourage everyone to have posts with other characters relating to their plight after the Chief's meeting.
Mission Recap
Horizon is now officially lost in the Pinwheel Galaxy and is trying to determine how to handle its fate.
Objectives
Determine where we are and make decisions as to how to proceed.
Player of the Month
This month our player of the month is StarGeek who writes for Serenity Hayes! Hayes has made the decision that the Captain makes her uncomfortable and thus transferred out of a Chief position under the XO in Engineering. We look forward to seeing out this awkward situation develops for the Captain, XO and Serenity.
Ideas
If anyone has any ideas for character development or even some subplots, share them with us. I know that my door is always open. Any questions, comments, or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
That’s it for this month’s Status Update!
» Status Update - October, 2019 Edition
Posted on Sat Oct 5th, 2019 @ 10:33pm by Captain Gary Alexander in General News
General News - Status Update - October, 2019 Edition
The following is a news item from Captain Gary Alexander.
Normally, I send these out on the first of the month (give or take a few days) to give an overview of everything that happened in the month before and of what our goals are for the upcoming month.
Crew
We neither gained nor lost any players this month.
Website
Our wonderful XO has created a Wiki for us while I just try to become competent at Nova! I'm sure there is always more to come on these things. If you have any thoughts or want to assist, let us know!
Sim
In September, we only had 4 posts, compared to 8 last month but we have several mass posts in progress, so I am not yet concerned. I am certain once we know where we are and have a Chiefs meeting, there will be lots of discussion in front of the Captain and behind the Captain's back.
Mission Recap
Horizon has just been gripped by an anomaly and is about to get lost in the Pinwheel Galaxy.
Objectives
Determine where we are and make decisions as to how to proceed.
Player of the Month
This month our player of the month is Kris who writes for Ciara Perlit! She has been extremely active and we're glad to have her!
Ideas
If anyone has any ideas for character development or even some subplots, share them with us. I know that my door is always open. Any questions, comments, or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
That’s it for this month’s Status Update!
» Status Update - September, 2019 Edition
Posted on Sun Sep 1st, 2019 @ 5:57pm by Captain Gary Alexander in General News
General News - Status Update - September, 2019 Edition
The following is a news item from Captain Gary Alexander.
Normally, I send these out on the first of the month (give or take a few days) to give an overview of everything that happened in the month before and of what our goals are for the upcoming month.
Crew
We gained one player this month in our Chief Medical Officer:
Lieutenant Fiona Stanzel
Website
Our wonderful XO has created a Wiki for us while I just try to become competent at Nova! I'm sure there is always more to come on these things. If you have any thoughts or want to assist, let us know!
Sim
August was a very good month. We had eight posts and we're well on our way to getting lost. Finally, I feel like we have the right crew put together. The sim officially is one year old in four days but this is the most consistent it has been since opening.
Mission Recap
Horizon is about to get lost after having shuttled up from Sigma Iota II. The infamous book has been left behind by our XO.
Objectives
Get lost.
Player of the Month
This month our player of the month is Rose, who writes for Kat and Talia. So far, we have not seen anything from Talia but KAT has been everywhere. The Captain's right hand woman, has made her presence felt and added so much to the sim. Congratulations, Rose!
Ideas
If anyone has any ideas for character development or even some subplots, share them with us. I know that my door is always open. Any questions, comments, or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
That’s it for this month’s Status Update!
Latest Mission Posts
» Making more Chemistry
Mission: Mission 0 - Pre-Sigma Iotia II
Posted on Sat Mar 30th, 2024 @ 7:53pm by Lieutenant Chadrick McNier
On:
Lilliana had just made it back to quarters after her little impromptu rendezvous with Chad McNier. She took a breath in and let out a sigh. They had already made lunch arrangements; she had never looked forward to lunch more in her life!
He had been so bold, willing…
» Exploring a New System
Mission: Mission 3 - A Whole New World
Posted on Sat Mar 30th, 2024 @ 7:50pm by Captain Gary Alexander & Lieutenant Quinn Stiles & Lieutenant Chadrick McNier & Lieutenant Melody Anderson MD & Lieutenant JG Sarah bet Ira
Gary sat on the bridge. The boredom of flying into the blackness of space was starting to take hold. Grieving was still going on for lost shipmates but it seemed more muted. He gave a small smile at Kat, wishing he could convey more to her. They both knew what…
» Where there is chemistry (Part 2)
Mission: Mission 0 - Pre-Sigma Iotia II
Posted on Mon Dec 18th, 2023 @ 10:09pm by Lieutenant Chadrick McNier
OLD: Nothing softer than a satisfied and happy woman.
NEW
Her heart was still racing as Chad helped put the sarong back into place. This was not something Lilliana usually did. The other girls would call her 'goody two shoes', after this...they would drop that, if they ever found out.…
» Where there is Chemistry (Part 1)
Mission: Mission 0 - Pre-Sigma Iotia II
Posted on Mon Dec 18th, 2023 @ 10:08pm by Lieutenant Chadrick McNier
On:
One shift was starting to blur into the next onboard the Horizon. Sure, it was good to be of service in cooking for the crew, yet it didn't seem like people noticed her. Instead, it was like she was invisible.
At that moment she was all set to go…
» Dinner Time (Part 2)
Mission: Mission 3 - A Whole New World
Posted on Sun Dec 17th, 2023 @ 9:11pm by Captain Gary Alexander & Lieutenant Quinn Stiles & Lieutenant Chadrick McNier & Lieutenant JG Sarah bet Ira
[OLD]
McNier looked in the direction of the voice; he knew her right off, the kind-hearted woman that had been so helpful to his studies. He had realized she was pretty but he had been more interested in her having a beautiful mind. Reminded of the stimulating conversation about the…
Latest Personal Logs
» After the Ball is Over
Posted on Mon Dec 18th, 2023 @ 10:52pm by Karina Tell
There was a deep sigh that rose from the balls of her feet and lifted upward through each tightened coil of muscles throughout her body. The evening of apparent frivolity was drawing to a close.
A glance at the Captain's retreating form as he wandered after one or other of…
» Letters to memories
Posted on Sun Oct 8th, 2023 @ 5:16pm by Lieutenant Chadrick McNier
Log Begin
"I do not know why I am doing this, Personal Letters should not be in a Log." McNier said calmly with the background noise of ice in a tumbler. "No provable reason that the letters will get back in a single lifetime so those I want to relay…
» A Brief Respite
Posted on Thu Oct 14th, 2021 @ 7:47pm by Karina Tell
KAT stood with her back to the door as it slid behind her, shutting her off from the rest of the ship, and giving her a moment's peace in the midst of... well... everything.
She breathed in deeply, the first she had managed to inhale since their ill-fated contact with…
» New Guy - backstory
Posted on Wed Jul 8th, 2020 @ 3:27pm by Lieutenant JG Jordan Blackford
Every new crewman on a starship, looks to find somewhere for them to fit in. Some try to stand out at parties or in the mess hall. Some chase women. Or some just try to do their jobs to the best of their abilities.
The last one is what Jordan…
» Where the hell are we?
Posted on Mon Dec 9th, 2019 @ 3:39pm by Lieutenant JG Talia Flowers
Pink.
If she had been a bit more artistic, she might have rhymed off the exact shade, but as it was, she knew the color in many different languages. And dialects. In the vernacular. And in code. What it meant in various applications... and how much she despised the color…