Welcome to the U.S.S. Elysium!




USS ELYSIUM - NCC 89000





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"We know what we are, but know not what we may be" - William Shakespeare


Our Commanding Officer and Our Executive Officer:

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Commodore Phoenix Lalor and Captain Gary Taylor


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The USS Elysium is the first vessel of her class and one of Obsidian Fleet’s most distinguished, award-winning simulations. Continuously active since 2017 under her current Commanding Officer, Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson, the Elysium carries a proud legacy of rich storytelling and dedicated writers. Set in the late 24th century within a DS9/Voyager-era alternate timeline, the sim explores diplomacy, discovery, and deep character development in the in-game year 2398. Writers of all experience levels—both newcomers and seasoned role-players—are welcomed into a collaborative and supportive creative environment.



At the heart of the Elysium experience is cooperative storytelling. Every player develops their own character, shaping their personal arc within a dynamic shared universe. Working alongside Executive Officer Captain Gary Taylor, Commodore Lalor-Richardson leads the Elysium as a beacon of diplomacy, scientific advancement, and humanitarian aid on the Federation frontier. Outfitted with cutting-edge Starfleet technology, full holographic capability, and an integrated shipboard AI, the vessel provides a rich backdrop for stories that span political intrigue, exploration, crisis response, and the personal journeys of its crew.



Beyond its mission profile, the Elysium also serves as one of four mobile branches of Starfleet Academy, offering cadets hands-on training aboard a fully operational starship under official Academy oversight. This unique blend of seasoned officers, ambitious specialists, and eager cadets creates a vibrant narrative ecosystem filled with mentorship, growth, and departmental collaboration. For those seeking an immersive Star Trek experience grounded in creativity, character development, and community spirit, the USS Elysium offers a welcoming home—and countless stories waiting to be written.



Our story so far...


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We, here on the USS Elysium, encourage you to join us on our journey. We are a family, and families stick together.




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Latest News Items

» New Player - Please Welcome

Posted on Fri Feb 13th, 2026 @ 5:45pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News

Good Afternoon

Please welcome David to the game and their Character Two of Eight.
Their arrival will happen within game in the coming days.

regards

Jill


» Congratulations- 6 Months time served

Posted on Thu Feb 5th, 2026 @ 6:33am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News

Congratulations to Ben for surviving 6 months with us!
Their character LT JG Camryn Shepard has been a great addition to our engineering team!

Regards

Commodore Lalor-Richardson


» End of Year Awards - CONGRATULATIONS!

Posted on Fri Jan 30th, 2026 @ 4:47pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in Sim Announcement

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING WINNERS OF THE 2025 END OF YEAR AWARDS - USS ELSYIUM

**PLAYER OF THE YEAR**

Lieutenant Commander Rin
Player of the Year

**DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR - OPERATIONS!**

Lieutenant Samaire MacBride-Reece [Lalor]
Department of the Year

Lieutenant Scott Gregory [Taylor]
Department of the Year

Lieutenant Sapphire Morgan [Lalor]
Department of the Year

Lieutenant Anna Esquivias
Department of the Year

**POST OF THE YEAR - GOOD BYE COMMANDER** - Due to the numbers, PCS only awarded for this post

Lieutenant JG Damien Blackford
Post of The Year

Lieutenant N'vok Holv
Post of The Year

Lieutenant Thor Magnus
Post of The Year

Lieutenant J'airesh Mora-Heath
Post of The Year

Consul Andrinn Orin
Post of The Year

Lieutenant Commander Alicia Kelea-Salik
Post of The Year

Commander Kyle Reece
Post of The Year

Lieutenant Anna Esquivias
Post of The Year

Lieutenant Colonel Azhul Naxea
Post of The Year

Lieutenant Commander Rin
Post of The Year

Commander Sthilg
Post of The Year

Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Post of The Year

Captain Gary Taylor
Post of The Year

**NPC YEAR OF THE YEAR**

Civilian Tristi Richardson
NPC Of the Year



» New Player - please welcome!

Posted on Mon Jan 26th, 2026 @ 7:03am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News

Good Morning all

Please welcome Jamila and her character https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/character/6763 to our game!


» New Player- Please Welcome!

Posted on Fri Jan 16th, 2026 @ 8:26am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News

Good Morning All!

Please welcome Sabrina, and her character 2nd Lieutenant Sabrina Corbin, our newest Gryphon Fighter Tactical Systems Operator!
https://discord.gg/mTNVKbB - Please join our discord so you can meet the crew more fully!

Regards

Commodore Lalor-Richardson


Latest Mission Posts

» Another Day, Another Threat

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Posted on Fri Feb 13th, 2026 @ 11:05pm by Lieutenant JG Varinity Atoro

This posting was really testing Varinity’s commitment to the bit.

What should have been an easy first assignment turned into chaos the moment the Elysium got yanked into another galaxy. She remembered seeing Jared, her predecessor, deep burns charring his skin and fusing with his uniform. The anxiety that burned…


» Discussing Tactics

Mission: Season 6: Episode 6: Conglomerate
Posted on Fri Feb 13th, 2026 @ 2:23pm by Captain George Charles [Reece] & Captain Addison 'Rico' Leyton

It has been a heavy workload, getting the damage to both the launch bays and the starfighters fixed, however, they had finally gotten things as ship-shape as possible, given their lack of proper supplies and personnel. The remaining members of the Fighting Tigers, and their Romulan counterparts, were now in…


» A Dream That Does Not Hurt

Mission: Season 6: Episode 6: Conglomerate
Posted on Fri Feb 13th, 2026 @ 2:09pm by Consul Josephine Carlyle-Cragen

Josephine knew she was dreaming because the light was wrong.

It wasn’t the cold blue of an ice world or the harsh white of a corridor. It was warm, filtered, as if passing through stained glass — gold and soft green and something like dawn.

She stood in a garden.…


» Healing? Maybe

Mission: Season 6: Episode 6: Conglomerate
Posted on Fri Feb 13th, 2026 @ 2:07pm by Consul Josephine Carlyle-Cragen

Josephine sat exactly where she was told to sit.

The chair was comfortable, angled slightly toward the window that looked out on nothing but stars. She appreciated that. It gave her somewhere to rest her eyes that wasn’t the counselor’s face. People looked too closely when they thought they were…


» What He Took 

Mission: Season 6: Episode 6: Conglomerate
Posted on Fri Feb 13th, 2026 @ 1:40pm by Consul Josephine Carlyle-Cragen

Josephine did not speak immediately.

She sat with her hands folded, posture precise, pregnancy disguised beneath her uniform — a habit she had not yet unlearned. When she finally looked up, there was no hesitation left in her eyes. Whatever she had come to say, she had already said the…


Latest Personal Logs

» What a Curious Bunch of Aliens

Posted on Mon Jul 29th, 2024 @ 6:06am by Civilian Teevs Dosivi

"Begin recording, please."

Teevs sat back in the pilot's chair on the Spheia as the vessel's computer initialized a new log recording. "Wow, where to begin," he said, running a hand through his hair. "Kerilia and I are still on the alien ship, the Elysium. They have been incredibly kind…


» Always Look Up At The Stars, Never Down At Your Feet - They May Not Be Firmly On The Ground!

Posted on Thu Jun 6th, 2024 @ 10:58pm by Lieutenant J'airesh Mora-Heath

The ACMO woke outside her lightweight coverlet and shivered involuntarily. She had been dreaming. It had been the most amazing dream. In her dream she had met the most incredible person. She had fallen in love with him much too easily but she had NO regrets whatsoever!

She had dreamed…


» Josefs Personal Log: Vol 1, After the Rescue

Posted on Fri May 17th, 2024 @ 10:58am by Petty Officer 3rd Class Josef Forstinger

Personal Log. I think, thats how you work this thing anyway.

400 years. I've been frozen for fucking 400 years. Not only that, for a bit of that I had serve as some Alien Freaks personal fucking plaything beating in peoples skulls for their entertainment. At first I didn't realize…


» What Just Happened?

Posted on Tue Sep 26th, 2023 @ 8:23am by Captain Gary Taylor

Gary had returned to his and Lia's quarters after leaving the brig and Lia. His mood somber and the quarters seemed to reflect that. It was dark, silent somber.

He was still trying to make sense of what happened. "Computer start personal log of Captain Gary Taylor." The chirped that…


» Thinking Long Term

Posted on Tue Apr 11th, 2023 @ 7:42am by Commander Arrianna Salannis an Vantar

Personal Log,

Alright... It's time to think long term.

First. I'm not going to be interested in love for a while, maybe in a few years or so. Humans and cheap love. I can't begin to understand human behavior. They're as argumentative as Tellarites, Driven by their passions as Klingons.…