Welcome to the U.S.S. Elysium!
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
» 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
» Returning player!
Posted on Mon Apr 6th, 2026 @ 6:51am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Hi all
Please welcome back Thomas P and his character Samuel Woolheater! He returns to his MardetXO role!
Regards
Jill
» Returning Player
Posted on Sun Apr 5th, 2026 @ 1:43pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Hello all
Please welcome back, THOMAS and his Character S'hib!
» 9 years! Time Served
Posted on Sun Apr 5th, 2026 @ 1:02pm by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson in General News
Hi Everyone
Please congratulate LORI aka TATE Sullivan who has survived 9 years with us!
regards
Jill
Latest Mission Posts
» Conversation with your legal counsel
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Sun Apr 12th, 2026 @ 12:12pm by Avalon [ADMIN NPC] & Lieutenant Commander Savar cha'Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen [Taylor] & Lieutenant JG Caden Tharos
The very next morning, Caden appeared at the cell with his legal PADD. "Commander, good morning. I have been granted time with you in the interview room." He waved a hand and a security officer came forth and escorted Savar to the interview room.
Savar lay on his cot. He…
» Counselling Review
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Sun Apr 12th, 2026 @ 12:11pm by Avalon [ADMIN NPC] & Lieutenant Commander Savar cha'Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen [Taylor] & Lieutenant JG Calista Haelant
Calista Haelant sat quietly in the interview room in the main brig. She had been given this charge by the Commodore to assess Savar's mental state. Now she was waiting for the brig officer to bring Savar to her.
A few moments passed before Savar entered the room. He made…
» Training Exercise: Team 3
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Sun Apr 12th, 2026 @ 10:27am by Avalon [ADMIN NPC] & Cadet Senior Grade Gérard Dirsye [Reece] & Cadet Sophomore Grade Marmaduke Marshal & Lieutenant JG Calista Haelant & Cadet Senior Grade Triston Montgomery [Lalor]
Team 3 moved off heading up a sloping corridor, away from the airlock. The structure was made of an alloy they didn't recognise. It was dark but it had a strange element through it.
Marmaduke followed behind. He held a tricorder in one hand, following standard scanning protocol. Every ten…
» Training Exercise: Team 2
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Sun Apr 12th, 2026 @ 10:15am by Avalon [ADMIN NPC] & Cadet Sophomore Grade Gracelyn Shepard & Cadet Sophomore Grade Arthur Tyrell & Nicholas Mathias & Cadet Junior Grade Elaria Carlyle
Team 2 moved off down a sloping corridor, away from the airlock. The structure was made of an alloy they didn't recognise. It was dark but it had a strange element through it.
As Nicholas lead the team through the corridors, he took a moment to look over the strange…
» Training Exercise: Team 1
Mission: Interlude
Posted on Sun Apr 12th, 2026 @ 10:14am by Cadet Sophomore Grade Miran Lalor [Lalor] HRH & Civilian Two of Eight & Lieutenant Commander Nicholas Reece [Reece] & Cadet Sophomore Grade Melan Aris & Cadet Freshman Grade Selenoa Ravari
OOC: Lt. Commander Nicholas Reece – Cadet Ravari, Cadet Melan and Cadet Lalor.
As their team split off from the rest, heading down a dimly lit corridor, Miran looked around carefully. The structure was made of an alloy she didn't recognise. It was dark but it had a strange element…
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.…