ShoHashi

Ah, so that's what happened. I had PMd you on what was going on via ICC PM. -Sho

Thank you, Quazar. -Sho

Just a quick update on the meeting. I'm seeing some really good responses and things to think about. For those of you who have responded so far, I appreciate it. Thanks for the idea, denny. I had actually forgotten about it as we haven't used it for quite a while. I'll see what I can do with this for the future. -Sho

Hi Echo! I'm glad to hear everything worked out. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! -Sho

The 2008 December Fleet Leader meeting has been sent out. If you haven't received it please let me know via PM. I used the email addresses in the Fleet Database. If you have changed it since first signing up in the database, then you will need to go back in and edit it with the correct address. Quazar, I didn't see you in the database so let me know how you want the meeting. -Sho

Happy Birthday, Ben! -Sho

After some thought, I've decided that for this meeting I'm going to try things a little bit differently. This has a lot to do with people being busy because of the upcoming holidays and the various geographical locations of Fleet Leaders. It also should be a little bit more convenient this way. In an effort to ensure that all Fleet Leaders are kept properly informed, I'm going to send out an email with the meeting. Whether or not you choose to reply to it or get involved is entirely up to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please PM me. -Sho

Thank you, Denny. I'll email him as soon as I can. -Sho

Trailer 2 is up. -Sho

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Doesn't surprise me, Raziel. I read somewhere that this movie doesn't have a lot of the gadgets as in the past, is that true? -Sho

I'll see what I can do and let you know, Quazar. Just in case someone missed it, this is a Fleet Leaders Only meeting. -Sho

Attention Fleet Leaders: I'd like to hold a Fleet Leaders meeting on either December 5, 6 or 7. I'd also like to arrange a day and time that the majority will be able to attend. The meeting will be held on TeamSpeak. Please PM me your availability day and times before November 22, 2008. Thank you. -Sho

[RP ON] ShoHashi diligently looked at the bridge's onscreen tactical map. His four fighters were racing towards the Ashdod, running the interference plan he had ordered. With luck, they would be able to buy the Aries time to make it to the Pravis-Rinaal jumpgate. "You did order them to RTB once we are to the gate, right?" said ShoHashi to Lieutenant Stamos. "Affirmative. Admiral, something strange is happening with the Louisville. It's picking up speed and heading to intercept the Ashdod. Sensors also showed transporter beams emanating from the Louisville to the surface of Pravis," exclaimed. "Now what the heck could be going on with the Louisville?", ShoHashi asked. "I'm not sure," said Stamos, "but if the Louisville doesn't alter it's course immediately, it'll ram the Ashdod from the rear." "Now this is interesting," said ShoHashi. "Let's use this to our advantage as well. Helm, get us to the gate...now." "Aye, Admiral," said Lieutenant McAlter. He tapped a few buttons on his console and the Aries jumpdrive activated, hurling the ship towards the gate. A tone sounded from the tactical map. ShoHashi looked at it and what he saw surprised him. He was seeing little dots representing Insurgent fighters emerging from the gate. They appeared to be heading towards the Ashdod and Louisville. "What's up with that?" he thought. "I'm receiving a coded transmission from New Frontier, Admiral," spoke Lieutenant Commander Tanberg. "Commander Crossgrove has launched 3 fighter wings for cover. He's attacking Ashdod and Louisville." "Ah, that explains it," said ShoHashi to himself. .........TO BE CONTINUED.......... [RP OFF]

I thought I'd take the initiative and start a thread that would have various reference material to help interested Community members in their roleplaying adventures. Links to maps, fleet organizations, etc., could all be posted here in one thread that will be pinned for easy access. Feel free to add more material. To keep the thread orderly and uncluttered any post not pertaining the thread subject will be deleted. If you need to discuss something, do it via PM or another thread. Quazar has a wealth of information and I hope he would consider sharing it. A map of the universe can be found here. -Sho

My bad, Quazar. Noted. I knew I should have double-checked the map. -Sho

[rp on] Commander Dan Crossgrove sat at his console in New Frontier's Command Center. He'd just received a very disturbing message from ICV Aries on it's current situation in Pravis. Now he awaited further up-to-date sitreps from a soon to be dropped probe. Commander Crossgrove had only been in command of New Frontier for seven months. He knew when he was given command of the station that it would be a very high profile job, mainly because New Frontier was also Admiral ShoHashi's "flag station." Admiral ShoHashi used to command New Frontier as a Commodore under the Insurgent One administration. When Insurgent One disappeared, ShoHashi was promoted to Admiral and a member of the Insurgent Central Command which took over leadership of the Insurgent Fleet. The Admiral liked the strategic location of New Frontier and thus, chose to make it his headquarters for Bishamon Fleet. Admiral ShoHashi knew that in his new position, he would be unable to properly run the day-to-day operations of the station and run Bishamon Wing. He decided to peruse various Insurgent commander service records until he found someone capable. Commander Crossgrove's service record impressed ShoHashi so much that he chose him to command New Frontier thus freeing him to turn his attention towards Bishaman Wing and Insurgent Central Command activities. "Commander Crossgrove, Recon 1 has just completed dropping the sensor probe in Pravis. We should be getting some better intel any moment now," said Lieutenant Rod Tyler, Intelligence Officer. Crossgrove began to think over his options. He had an outpost with new monitoring equipment on the surface of Pravis that may or may not have been discovered and worst of all, his Admiral was outnumbered and his ship was at half it's complement. Lieutenant Tyler let out a moan while looking at his monitor. "Commander, you are definately not going like this. The probe just picked up a Firestorm carrier entering the Pravis system via the Hadar 9 jumpgate. Sensor codes show it to be the ECV Stormhammer." "Condition Red," said Crossgrove. "Bring up tactical for Pravis system." The lights in the Command Center dimmed to red and the mainscreen brought up a tactical map of the Pravis system. The tactical map showed an icon representing Aries in orbit around Pravis, and icons representing Ashdod and Louisville 160 clicks away on an intercept course towards Aries. The map also showed an icon representing Stormhammer just coming into system from Hadar 9. "We need to try to even up the odds. Launch NF-1 with orders to engage Stormhammer. I also want NF-2 launched with orders to Louisville," said Crossgrove. Both NFs were New Frontier fighter squadrons, each comprised of 12 Defenders. They were typically used to defend the station, but could also be used for attack missions. "Fighters have been launched, " spoke Lieutenant Jack O'Connell, Tactical Officer. Crossgrove stared intently at the tactical screen. "Now we wait," he said softly. "I'll do my best to get you out of this jam, Admiral." [rp off] -Sho

Man, this is getting good! -Sho

Thanks guys, I appreciate it! -Sho

[rp on] "Sir, I've gleaned more information from FC-1's sensor logs," said Stamos. "It appears that the EarthCom starcruiser is the ECV-Ashdod." "Understood," replied ShoHashi. "Pull up all available information on Ashdod. I want to know everything I can on that ship and it's commander." Stamos nodded and began tapping away at his keyboard. "It seems that the Ashdod is under the command of a Sergeant Richard Garrison. I'm not bringing anything else about him up in the database." "Okay," said ShoHashi. "Admiral, I'm picking up another vessel approaching. Sensors show that it is the GCV-Louisville," said Stamos. "Great, just great. Keep monitoring her." The bridge of the Aries was now starting to became a hive of activity as all sorts of events began unfolding. "Incoming coded transmission from Pravis Outpost," said Lieutenant Commander Tanberg. "Onscreen," replied ShoHashi. The main screen changed from the starview to the figure of Lieutenant Thomas, seated at a console. "Admiral, just a head's up. The CIM has intercepted an incoming communication to the Ashdod from Earth Command. I'm sending you the contents of the message." ShoHashi tapped a few keys on his chair armrest and swiveled the vidscreen towards him. He began to read the message. From: Earth Command To: ECVs Stormhammer and Ashdod Subj: Attack Orders Commanders Prime and Garrison, You are hereby tasked with the neutralization or destruction of the ICV Aries and bring the Insurgent Fleet Admiral back to Sol to stand trial for his crimes against humanity. J Company is under attack by unknown forces in Lanix V, much to the dismay of the Zelons. You're on your own, gentlemen. I don't need to remind you how many lives you must safeguard through this operation; that's why we made you Commanders. Get the job done, and report to my office in person when you're finished. Regards, General Trevor Ridgeline First Assistant Wing Leader, Intelligence and Special Operations (ISO) Vanguard Fleet "Thanks for the intel, Thomas. Let me know if you intercept anything else." "Will do, sir." The image of Lieutenant Thomas on the viewscreen was replaced once again with the stars. [rp off] I know this a bit short, but I need to try to get back into the "groove". -Sho

Happy Birthday, bud! -Sho

tha rami posted: We really try (keeping the forum clean)! -Sho

Yeah, well, it couldn't have happened to a better guy! -Sho

There is no upcoming meeting planned. If there's something you want to discuss, send me an agenda and we'll get a meeting together. -Sho

That was a pretty outstanding video, RunAwayScientist. Good work! -Sho