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USS ELYSIUM - NCC 89000
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be" - William Shakespeare
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Commodore Phoenix Lalor and Captain Gary Taylor
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.
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
» Award - Elysium Silver Cross
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 9:04am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Civilian Teevs Dosivi - ELYSIUM SILVER CROSS - by Commander Rin- Seconded by Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Alex has run an entire mission with consistency, humor, engagement and more. The number of JP he must be running at the same time is insane. He makes sure everyone is included in various aspects of the plot. He has somehow managed to convince people to only post on the Mission Days stated, a feat never before witnessed on the Elysium. The plot moves steadily forward while giving people room to write their own stories. There are so many other awards I considered recommending him for, so this one seems most appropriate. I suspect Alex is a wizard. It's the only explanation.
» Time Served - Congratulations all!
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 9:03am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Anna Esquivias - 2 Years
J'airesh Mora-Heath - 3 years
Samuel Woolheater - 4 years
S'hib - 7 years
Azhul Naxea - 7 years
» Time Served -9 years
Posted on Thu Apr 30th, 2026 @ 3:10pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Congratulations Ewan - AKA Commander Sthilg!
You have survived 9 years!
» Removal of players
Posted on Sat Apr 11th, 2026 @ 8:33pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Hello
You will have noticed that 4 players have been removed over the past 24 hours.
All four were given time to respond to emails and discord contact. Any NPCs attached will be removed in the coming days.
Thor Magnus
Elijah Hunter
Zuriñe Aritza M.D.
Kaelen Thorne
Have been removed due to inactivity. If you have posts with these characters I suggest you send them through.
Regards
Jill
» Posting Requirements Reminder & Activity Check
Posted on Tue Apr 7th, 2026 @ 2:58pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in Sim Announcement
Hi everyone,
I hope you’re all doing well.
We’ve recently completed an activity review and have identified that a number of players are currently over their posting requirements. I wanted to take a moment to clearly restate expectations and ensure everyone is aligned moving forward.
???? Posting Requirements (All Players)
All players are required to:
Submit a minimum of one post every 14 days
Ensure solo posts are at least 500 words
Ensure joint posts are at least 500 words per character
(e.g. 3 characters = minimum 1500 words total)
Joint posts count toward your requirement only if you have contributed meaningfully (more than two sentences).
We have a word count tool available to assist—please make use of it.
✍️ Writing & Etiquette Expectations
Please ensure all posts:
Use proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Respect character ownership (do not write another player’s character without permission)
Follow good player etiquette, including:
No controlling other characters
No creating NPCs in other departments without approval
Keeping IC and OOC matters separate
Treating fellow players with respect at all times
???? Joint Posts & Communication
If a joint post has stalled:
You may nudge after 7 days
If no reply after an additional 5 days, you may post as is
???? LOAs & Communication
LOA: Up to 2 weeks
ELOA: 2 weeks to 1 month
Anything longer must be discussed with Command
If something is affecting your ability to post, you must communicate this with Command Staff or your Department Head. We are always happy to support—but we need to know.
⭐ Senior Staff Expectations
Senior Staff are expected to:
Lead by example with consistent posting
Support and engage their departments
Communicate regularly with Command
Actively contribute to mission flow and player involvement
⚠️ Abeyance & Follow-Ups
Players currently in abeyance will be followed up directly by the Command Team.
This is not about punishment—it’s about ensuring the health, flow, and fairness of the sim for everyone involved.
We have an incredible community here, and keeping momentum is key to maintaining the quality of storytelling we all enjoy.
If you have any concerns, need support, or want to discuss your situation, please reach out—we’re here to help.
Thank you all for your continued contributions and commitment to the game.
– Command Team
Latest Mission Posts
» Decompressing
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 10:03am by Lieutenant Samaire MacBride-Reece [Lalor] & Civilian Skylah McBride [Lalor] & Gunnery Sergeant Liam "Swede" Reece [Reece]
After their duty shifts were over, Samaire and Liam collected Skylah and made their way to one of the happiest places on the ship that the little girl had...
The giant oak tree, located in the ship's arboretum.
While Liam and Samaire sat in the grass, leaning against the base…
» Casual Chat - N'Vok
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 9:20am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson & Lieutenant Commander N'vok Holv
The lighting in the Ready Room was soft, the stars casting a faint glow as the Commodore turned from the viewport. “Commander—thanks for coming.” She gestured toward the chairs. “Please—tea? Coffee?”
"Some Andorian The would be delightful, Commodore," he said, taking a seat.
Once seated, she folded her hands loosely…
» The Trial - part 2
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2026 @ 9:13am by Lieutenant Commander Serenity Triannth & Petty Officer 1st Class Kara DeSotto & Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson & Commander Rin & Lieutenant Colonel Azhul Naxea & Lieutenant Anna Esquivias & Lieutenant JG Caden Tharos & Lieutenant JG Calista Haelant & Cadet Junior Grade Elaria Carlyle
After Elaria stepped down, the next witness was called to the stand. Lieutenant Commander Serenity Triannth rose once more, turning toward the next witness as the court officer indicated him forward. She waited until Cadet Davidson was seated and composed before stepping into the open floor.
“Cadet, for the record,…
» In The Dead Of Night
Mission: Season 6: Episode 7: Crossroads of Destiny
Posted on Fri May 29th, 2026 @ 6:39pm by Lonian Royal Sovereignty & Civilian Kerilia Dosivi & Civilian Teevs Dosivi & Commander Kyle Reece & Major Addison 'Rico' Leyton
It was late. Ailova was sitting in the living room, drinking her tea. Everyone else had gone to bed, unaware that the festivities wouldn’t continue. She knew she did the right thing, but there was a small yet brief pang of guilt for doing this to Teevs. He knew the…
» Quiet Family Healing
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Wed May 27th, 2026 @ 3:56pm by Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Reece [Reece] & Lieutenant Cassia Cavendish
After a busy morning in the Intelligence Blister, Nicholas decided that he wanted to have lunch with the two beautiful women in his life. So, on the way home, he stopped by the crew's replimat and ordered up a dozen of Cassia's favorite flowers, and a plush teddy bear for…
Latest Personal Logs
» Unintended Consequences
Posted on Sat Apr 25th, 2026 @ 12:35am by Lieutenant Commander Tate Sullivan Ph.D.
Tate had been reviewing the next day’s counseling schedule when she saw Josh’s name and felt her attention catch for just a second longer than it should have. Not dread, exactly. Not even anxiety in the usual sense. Just a familiar, unwelcome tightening somewhere in her chest. His appointment was…
» 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…