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A few Key Points for all Crew
Hi All
Just a few key points and reminders for MD3 onwards for our current mission:
* Aside from our warp core issues the ship is fixed. All crew should be in their original cabins.
* The Cloak is not able to be held for long periods due to power…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Dec 6th, 2023 @ 2:04pm
Category: General News
3 years Time Served!
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Lieutenant Baeryn Whavi-Tonelly
Joined 3 Years, 1 Day, 2 Hours, 9 Minutes ago
&
Lieutenant JG Damien Blackford
Joined 3 Years, 23 Hours, 11 Minutes ago
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Dec 4th, 2023 @ 10:06am
Category: General News
Elysium's Holiday Policy
Here on the Elysium, we recognize that the holiday season is an important time for all concerned regardless of race, religion and creed. Thus with this in mind, from the 12th of December, the posting regulations will be relaxed to allow for those who need to, to travel and to…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 1st, 2023 @ 8:22am
Category: Sim Announcement
MD 4 Is now Open
MD 4 06/01/2398 is open for posting.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aDfX6fiBOZ97d_orxDPb6u4gmIosYLfV-iRx9_sBrs8/edit?usp=sharing
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Nov 28th, 2023 @ 8:54pm
Category: General News
MD 4 is opening in 24 hours!
Attention all
MD 4 is going to open in 24 hours!
Regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Nov 27th, 2023 @ 8:15am
Category: General News
Podcast!
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57627560
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Nov 21st, 2023 @ 8:29am
Category: General News
NEW MISSION
Hello Everyone,
I know we have a number of NPCS back in the Milky Way, and a number of our characters have family back in the milky way.
So, https://usselysium.com/index.php/sim/missions/id/47 - Back Home Mission
For all your families and friend stories back home thinking we are dead!
Regards
Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Nov 13th, 2023 @ 8:05pm
Category: General News
Hospital Bound
Hello all,
this is just a very short news item about our very own Captain Gary Taylor (Jeff). He has been admitted to hospital for a medical problem which hasn't healed as it should. He hasn't said how long he'll be away, I hope we can all wish him a…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Taylor
Posted on: Thu Nov 9th, 2023 @ 6:31pm
Category: General News
New Player - Please Welcome
Good Morning all
Please welcome Jesse and her character Ensign Maxine Mckull, assistant Chief Flight Controller.
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Nov 8th, 2023 @ 10:49am
Category: General News
Awards Granted
Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Taylor
Collaborative Post Excellence
by Captain Gary Taylor
For her creative and heart rendering portrayal of Lia as she deals with her release from the brig and rebuilding her career and life. Jeff aka Captain Gary Taylor
Captain Gary Taylor
Collaborative Post Excellence
by Lieutenant Commander…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Oct 30th, 2023 @ 8:39am
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations!
Attention crew,
It is my honor to inform you that a major milestone has been reached by Bill who plays Commander Kyle Reece among other unique characters, has reached 500 posts. This marvelous and creative writer keeps us enthralled with his characters.
I know more milestones await this creative writer.…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Mon Oct 30th, 2023 @ 7:04am
Category: General News
New Player Please welcome
Please welcome Matthew and his character Lieutenant JG Dr. Anna-Lee McEntyre, Ph.D, in Operations!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Oct 26th, 2023 @ 8:10am
Category: General News
New Player Please Welcome!!
Please welcome Mike and his character Lieutenant JG Caaral Topaz-Smyth!
They are joining our science team!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Oct 26th, 2023 @ 5:58am
Category: General News
Congratulations Time Served!
Congratulations to
Lieutenant Rin - 2 years!! Woo hoo!!
And
Lieutenant J'airesh Mora-Heath - 6 months!!
Regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Oct 22nd, 2023 @ 7:42pm
Category: General News
Congratulations! TIME SERVED!!
Please congratulate our chief Engineer! 3 years!!
Lieutenant Thor Magnus
Joined 3 Years, 21 Hours, 48 Minutes ago
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Oct 17th, 2023 @ 7:49am
Category: General News
Post formatting - housekeeping
Hi All
Could we please make sure when we are posting, that you format your posts so people can differentiate between which character is speaking. It makes it easier to read.
Please remember punctuation and gramma checks where needed.
Regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Sep 27th, 2023 @ 6:52pm
Category: General News
MISSION UPDATE
Hello Crew,
We are going to open up the following MD’s as we move away from the graveyard planet.
Md6-10
Which is dates 06/11/2397-10/11/2397 in game.
This is to give everyone a chance at catching up with the new circumstances. We will set a course and move away.
So 4…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Sep 27th, 2023 @ 12:14pm
Category: General News
A Special Thanks
Crew of the Elysium, please indulge me for a few moments. A milestone has been reached by none other than me. The 1000 post milestone. However, that milestone could not have been reached without each of you contributing your writing talents by participating in JPs. I thank each and every…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Tue Sep 26th, 2023 @ 11:18am
Category: General News
MD4-5 now Open!
Hello Everyone
MD4 and MD5 is now open.
I have several crew who have not posted in months so I hope this gets these numbers cleared.
What can we do MD4-MD5?
Explore what was brought back - there is something nice in a science bay.
Our Guests- Settle in, meet…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Sep 26th, 2023 @ 9:48am
Category: General News
New Player Please welcome!
Good afternoon all!
Please welcome Alex and his character Teevs Dosivi!
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Sep 9th, 2023 @ 1:36pm
Category: General News
New Player! Please welcome!
https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/character/379
Please welcome Rick and his character Lieutenant Tedrum Savat!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Aug 31st, 2023 @ 6:05am
Category: General News
Congratulations 6 months time served!
Congratulations Lieutenant Kurt "Berlin" Vogel! For lasting 6 months with us!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Aug 24th, 2023 @ 8:13pm
Category: General News
Welcome Back - Returning player
Hi all
Please welcome back Lieutenant Myne Redal!
Regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Aug 21st, 2023 @ 6:07am
Category: General News
Congratulations! 4 years!
Congraulations to Warrant Officer Gen'Terta CrystalCliff for surviving 4 years with us!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Aug 20th, 2023 @ 12:39pm
Category: General News
Please welcome Returning Player
Hi all,
Please welcome back Chris and their character Danica Kovic
https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/character/56
Assistant chief of Science ;)
Regards
Jillian
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jul 3rd, 2023 @ 7:03pm
Category: General News
July 1st - Mission Change
Hello All,
July 1st 2023 = Mission Change day!
NEW MISSION Starting - Season 6 - Episode 3 - Far From Home!
OLD MISSION CLOSING - Season 6 - Episode 2 - Survival!
Get those posts in!
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Jul 1st, 2023 @ 7:05am
Category: General News
Player Departure
Hello everyone,
Today Sar player of Arrianna and her new character Anya Xai departed the USS Elysium after a discussion with senior command team.
She chose to leave and words yes were exchanged.
Anyone with posts active with Sar are welcome to post them.
Her NPCs will be deleted soon…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Jun 21st, 2023 @ 7:39am
Category: General News
New Player - Please welcome!
Hello all
Please welcome Sean and their character Lieutenant N'vok Holv, our new chief of Science!
Regards
Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jun 20th, 2023 @ 10:49am
Category: General News
Character Swap News
Good Morning Everyone,
Sar who plays Commander Arrianna Salannis an Vantar, Chief of Science, is swapping out her character for a new one.
Her character will be Lieutenant JG Anya Xai, Assistant Chief of Science.
Arrianna has been reverted to NPC Status and is in stasis in Medical.
Regards
Commodore…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jun 19th, 2023 @ 6:22am
Category: Sim Announcement
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - OBSIDIAN DAY AWARDS!!!!
COMMUNITY AWARDS
Obsidian’s Outstanding Player
Award for that special player who deserves recognition for those outstanding contributions he/she brings to a simulation and fleet as a whole.
Obsidian’s Outstanding Newcomer
Award for a new simulation since last Obsidian Day that brings a wealth of new adventures and interesting characters to…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2023 @ 3:24pm
Category: General News
Are you behind in your posting?
Hi All
We have a number of players who have not posted in a while.
I know its Summer in the Northern Hemisphere and I know everyone is busy.
You are all welcome to request an LOA, or reach out to the command team to discuss your status.
By end…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2023 @ 3:05pm
Category: General News
End of Mission posting OPEN
Hello all
Mission days 7-12 are now open for posting.
From MD10-12 all crew are to make their way back on board the ELYSIUM.
The following decks still have repairs to be fully made, however, ALL HULL BREACHES ARE SEALED.
Saucer Section: 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16,…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Jun 18th, 2023 @ 2:21pm
Category: General News
AWARDS
Captain Samuel Woolheater
Creativity Award
by Commander Kyle Reece
on Wed May 31st, 2023 @ 6:49amFor his solo post, "Marine Promo Spot #1", which I found very enjoyable and beautifully detailed (to include a bit from his former writing "life", aboard the former Sim, USS Nimitz, of that character's homeworld…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Jun 15th, 2023 @ 11:26am
Category: General News
1 Year time Served! Congratulations!
CONGRATULATIONS Consul Andrinn Orin
Joined 1 Year ago!
Looking forward to many more
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Jun 15th, 2023 @ 8:54am
Category: General News
TIME JUMP!! MD7 is now live!
Hello all,
as per prior email:
MD7 is now active!
Good Morning all
On the 05.06.2023 - 5th of June 2023 for those who cannot read the way i do dates, We will be initiating a time jump from the 22nd of September 2397 to the 15th of October 2397.…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jun 5th, 2023 @ 2:26pm
Category: General News
TIME JUMP - Happening 05.06.2023
Good Morning all
On the 05.06.2023 - 5th of June 2023 for those who cannot read the way i do dates, We will be initiating a time jump from the 22nd of September 2397 to the 15th of October 2397.
This will be MD7 and thus, more crew will be…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Jun 1st, 2023 @ 8:27am
Category: General News
Telepathy - Just a reminder to everyone!
https://usselysium.com/index.php/wiki/view/page/144
https://usselysium.com/index.php/wiki/view/page/17
Please note that I have added Erisians to the listing as they have strong mental shields that require a full Telepath to read and even then its a struggle. Empathically they are easier to read though, so emotions are simple to detect.
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri May 19th, 2023 @ 4:51pm
Category: General News
4 years Time Served! Congratulations!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Lieutenant Colonel Azhul Naxea - Joined 4 Years, 7 Hours, 26 Minutes ago
Everyone give her around of applause!
regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri May 19th, 2023 @ 10:41am
Category: General News
Mini Mission Announcement!
Mini Mission Announcement: Karaoke!
We have created a mini mission for players to have their characters show off their musical talents! Set between MD5 and MD10 in the communal tent.
“To give the crew something to do on cold nights, a civilian dug out a Karaoke machine and set it…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue May 9th, 2023 @ 5:08pm
Category: General News
Up Coming LOA's - Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Hello all,
I know its early but I have a few vacation days coming up that I would like you all to be aware of.
2nd of June 2023 - 5th of June 2023 – Will be at a conference and thus, my replies to posts this weekend will be…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue May 9th, 2023 @ 4:03pm
Category: General News
Departing Player
Hi Everyone,
with sadness I advise you all of the departure of Punny the player of Myne Redal.
We hope to welcome them back in the future but Real Life at this time is swamping our friend.
You can still find them on our discord though!
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue May 9th, 2023 @ 7:53am
Category: General News
Upcoming Time Jump Information
Hello all,
As you can all see MD4 and MD5 are open for players to muck in!!
Please note that there will be a time jump happening soon.
Md5 is the 22nd of September 2397.
We will be jumping to the 15th of October 2397 in a week or so.…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun May 7th, 2023 @ 8:08am
Category: General News
MD 5 IS ALSO OPEN!!
Okay everyone Mission Day 5 is now open!
Sunrise - 07h57
Sunset - 15h02
Description - Overcast
Temperature - Cold
High - 18°F (-8°C)
Low -1°F (-18°C)
Wind force - light
Wind Speed - 6 mph (9kph)
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun May 7th, 2023 @ 8:02am
Category: General News
Mission Day 4 is now Open
Okay everyone Mission Day 4 is now open!
Sunrise - 08h00
Sunset - 14h55
Description - Windy and Overcast
Temperature - Cold
High - -10°F (-24°C)
Low - -26°F (-33°C)
Wind force - Severe
Wind Speed - 42 mph (67 kph)
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue May 2nd, 2023 @ 7:25am
Category: General News
New Player - Please Welcome
Good Morning All
Please welcome Littlum and their character Lieutenant JG Sylvestor Shelton, our newest science officer.
Regards
Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson.
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Apr 27th, 2023 @ 7:50am
Category: Sim Announcement
Removal of player
Today we removed Ensign Zara Qiri from our game after said player refused to reply to messages around their posting status.
We understand that real life is busy and is more important but it is not hard to reach out and tell us.
We wish them well.
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Apr 25th, 2023 @ 7:13pm
Category: General News
Congratulations! Time Served - 1 Year!
Everyone please congratulate: Captain Samuel Woolheater on his 1 year anniversary!
He joined 1 Year, 19 Hours, 32 Minutes ago!
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Apr 24th, 2023 @ 10:49am
Category: General News
Congratulations!
Crew of the Elysium, please join me in congratulating Lt. Rin in reaching the 100 post milestone. This creative and skillful writer always entertains with her imaginative posts. I am sure many more milestones will fall before this creative and thought provoking writer.
Jeff aka Captain Gary Taylor
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sat Apr 22nd, 2023 @ 2:14pm
Category: General News
Time Served - 6 years!
Please congratulate Doctor Sthilg for suffering 6 years with us!
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Apr 22nd, 2023 @ 8:43am
Category: General News
Happy 6 years! - Aurelia Taylor
My bad missed this one!
Commander Aurelia Taylor has been with us for 6 years!!!!
Send her warm hugs!
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Apr 20th, 2023 @ 8:39am
Category: General News
New Player - Please welcome
Please welcome Julia and her character Lieutenant J'airesh Mora-Heath, our new assistant Chief Medical Officer!
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Apr 20th, 2023 @ 8:33am
Category: General News
Annual Survey
https://forms.gle/FHNqSKjst4hnmBev8
Its a bit late this year and a lot shorter than prior ones.
Please do complete this form. We need the feedback. Feedback will be presented to the crew after the 1st of May 2023
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Apr 14th, 2023 @ 7:09am
Category: Sim Announcement
Sad player resignation- ACMO
Our ACMO has tendered his resignation today due to RL, which as we all know for him is very busy. We wish him well and hope that once things settle down he may choose to come back to us!
Jake, good luck with the baby and house hunting!
Regards
Commodore…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Apr 12th, 2023 @ 8:37pm
Category: General News
Resignation of Chief of Tactical
The Chief of Tactical has Resigned after being asked about their activity and discussion. Her resignation has been accepted.
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Apr 12th, 2023 @ 9:05am
Category: General News
Use of the Personal Log feature and Post housekeeping
Hello All Crew,
As some of you are aware, as we are apart of Obsidian Fleet, we use their Word Count module to count and record word count for monthly reporting.
However this word count mod does NOT attach itself to the Personal Log Feature in Nova.
So again I…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Apr 11th, 2023 @ 4:31pm
Category: General News
Crew Changes
Good Afternoon all,
Some crew changes are forth coming.
Sar, writer of Arrianna, will be standing Arrianna down and placing her in medical stasis. She will be bringing in a new character of lesser rank and position. It is hoped by Sar that this change will allow her to expand…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Apr 11th, 2023 @ 1:46pm
Category: General News
Crew Awards
CONGRATULATIONS ALL WINNERS
Lieutenant Commander Alicia Kelea-Salik
Commendation for Mission Participation(Level 2 award)
by Captain Gary Taylor
on Fri Apr 7th, 2023 @ 10:28amFor her posts as Alicia, Heather or Kara and the warmth, compassion and humanity her characters exhibit. Her posts are also creative and imaginative and a…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Apr 10th, 2023 @ 4:37pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Departing player - Lieutenant JG Dunamis
hello everyone
Lieutenant JG Dunamis has departed from our game. Please wrap or delete any outstanding posts with this player.
regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Apr 6th, 2023 @ 2:39pm
Category: General News
MD3 Opening up for posts - 04.04.2023
Good Morning,
Posts for MD3 will able to be posted as of the 04.04.2023
regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Apr 3rd, 2023 @ 10:26am
Category: General News
NPC Changes and New Guidelines.
NPC guidelines
NPC number limits:
There is a LIMIT of 10 NPC’s per player. This has been put in place as we had over 130 NPCs at one point. This is in place for every player, no one not even the CO is exempt from the 10 NPC limit.
NPC…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Apr 3rd, 2023 @ 7:50am
Category: General News
NPC REVIEW
hi as we work through our reviewing of our NPC Rulings please claim the NPCS on this SS for me, so I know who owns who
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NfWM72A3lUkTbawnZDKf_Umhpfa-760nBf7XNtTLgqA/edit?usp=sharing
Can we all go to this link and respond to the questions around NPC's on the Elysium.
https://forms.gle/GPYp9k655SdGoKR49
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Apr 2nd, 2023 @ 11:07am
Category: General News
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
Crew of the Elysium, please join me in wishing Commodore Phoenix Lalor a very Happy Birthday! I hope your special day is just that special, filled with lots of laughs, smiles and cake.
Jeff
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sun Apr 2nd, 2023 @ 7:33am
Category: General News
NPC Poll
https://forms.gle/GPYp9k655SdGoKR49
Good Morning All
Can we all go to this link and respond to the questions around NPC's on the Elysium.
https://forms.gle/GPYp9k655SdGoKR49
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Apr 2nd, 2023 @ 7:17am
Category: General News
6 Years Time served! - Congratulations Tae Sullivan
Hi everyone,
My apologies i missed this due to RL.
But on the 24/03/2023 Lori aka TATE Celebrated her 6th year here on Elysium!
Congratulations!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Apr 2nd, 2023 @ 7:11am
Category: General News
Congratulations! 3 years time served!!
Congratulations to our Helm Officer! Miraj Derani has been with us for 3 years!! Everyone give her a big round of applause!
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Mar 28th, 2023 @ 7:45pm
Category: General News
Player Resignation
Hello all
The player of Ensign Sr'au has resigned and I will be removing them shortly. Any outstanding posts with them, should be wrapped up and posted or deleted.
We wish them luck.
Regards
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Mar 23rd, 2023 @ 6:02am
Category: General News
Joint Post Information!
Hi all,
We have a lot of posts that have not been touched in ages. So here we go!
Joint Posts: If there has been no reply within 7 days from your last response you may PM and nudge the other player/s. If after that, there is nothing in 5…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Mar 19th, 2023 @ 8:26am
Category: General News
New Player - Please Welcome - Brett
Good Morning All
Please welcome Brett and his character Ensign Zara Qiri, our newest Intelligence officer! https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/character/365
Regards
Commodore Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Mar 14th, 2023 @ 7:47pm
Category: General News
Episode 2: Survival- now opem
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLSCGniwNl3Sw95J8tgrNGt4eoiyfUH-S11kuihncp4/edit?usp=drivesdk
Md 1 and 2 now open!!
Anything from MD1 still outstanding should be flagged as Backpost!!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Mar 11th, 2023 @ 3:47pm
Category: General News
Time served 1 year!
Congratulations! Lieutenant Etrara Khalten has served for 1 year here!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Mar 4th, 2023 @ 9:15am
Category: General News
6 years Time Served - Congratulations Captain G Taylor
Everyone please congratulate Captain Gary Taylor - 6 years on this ship :)!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Mar 3rd, 2023 @ 11:15am
Category: General News
Episode 1 Wrap Up
Good Morning All Crew,
My goal is to wrap up Episode 1 by the 10th of March 2023. Please keep an eye on your posts and see if you can get them wrapped up before then.
Episode 2: Survival - will commence on the 10th of March 2023
Regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Mar 1st, 2023 @ 7:55am
Category: General News
6 Years! Happy Birthday Elysium!
Good morning,afternoon all,
On the 27th of February we celebrate our sim's Birthday.
It has been 6 years since I took command of the USS Elysium!
Thank you all for joining our crazy game!
The 6th Birthday award will be applied to all player accounts today!
I am looking forward…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Feb 28th, 2023 @ 5:55am
Category: General News
Awards Won by Players!
Harper o’Leary - Silver Book by Captain Samuel Woolheater
Nominated for the post "Last Wish". An intense, shorter post focused on a scene between a medic, a pregnant and dying Ensign and the main character Harper O'Leary. Spelling is great, no errors, sentences are good,, grammatically sound so the reading…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Feb 23rd, 2023 @ 8:56am
Category: Sim Announcement
Please welcome - new Player
Please welcome Ryan and his character Lieutenant Kurt "Berlin" Vogel!
https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/character/364
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Feb 22nd, 2023 @ 9:21am
Category: General News
500 Posts!
Hello crew,
Please join me in congratulating Jan the writer of Kara Starr, Heather De la Rossa
Alicia and other characters in reaching the 500-post milestone. This talented and creative writer has the wonderful ability to infuse her characters with warmth and caring. You care about her characters and what…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Mon Feb 20th, 2023 @ 12:44pm
Category: General News
Congratulations! 4 years!
Congratulations, Lieutenant Commander S'hib!! 4 years with us!!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Feb 19th, 2023 @ 6:39am
Category: General News
Wow! Oh Wow!
Crew of the Elysium, please join me in congratulating Jill, who unless you've been in a coma, plays Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Ricardson. as well as other characters on the Elysium upon reaching the 1200 post mark. This is an amazing accomplishment to this highly talented and creative writer. I am sure…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Feb 16th, 2023 @ 12:40pm
Category: General News
MISSION UPDATE _IMPORTANT_
ATTENTION ALL CREW: Here is the following breakdown.
THE FOLLOWING DAYS ARE NOW OPEN FOR POSTING
3/09/2397 - MD3
08h00- Gathering of Eagles - Where they find us a safe place
09:00 Shuttles return to collect crew for base camp set up
10:00 Crew commence setting up base camp
11:00…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Feb 9th, 2023 @ 9:33am
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations!
Crew of the Elysium. please join me in congratulating the writer of Lieutenant Colonel Azhul Naxea and Captain Addison 'Rico' Leyton in reaching the 300-post milestone. This talented writer infuses her characters with personalities and feelings all which add to the story she tells. I am sure this talented and…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Feb 2nd, 2023 @ 11:42am
Category: General News
2022 FLEET AWARD VOTING NOW OPEN!
End Of Year Voting Now open on the fleet website at https://www.obsidianfleet.net/2023/01/end-of-year-voting-now-open/
Please get your votes in!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Jan 28th, 2023 @ 10:09am
Category: General News
FLEET AWARDS 2022 - Game Master Nominations
2022 End Of Year Nominations - Game Masters on the fleet website at https://www.obsidianfleet.net/2023/01/2022-end-of-year-nominations-game-masters/
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jan 24th, 2023 @ 6:39am
Category: General News
FLEET AWARDS 2022 - Assistant Game Master Nominations
2022 End Of Year Nominations 2022 - Asst Game Master on the fleet website at https://www.obsidianfleet.net/2023/01/2022-end-of-year-nominations-2022-asst-game-master/
ENJOY!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jan 24th, 2023 @ 6:37am
Category: General News
FLEET AWARD NOMINATIONS - Character of the year!
2022 End Of Year Nominations - Characters on the fleet website at https://www.obsidianfleet.net/2023/01/2022-end-of-year-nominations-characters/
Go and have a look!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 23rd, 2023 @ 7:03am
Category: General News
Current Mission Update
Current Mission Update:
There is a convoy of pilots going to search the P class planet for a viable landing site and a place to set up camp.
Once the scout teams have found a place to set up camp, Ops snd Engineering (that can be spared) will go down…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Jan 22nd, 2023 @ 12:04pm
Category: General News
Further Mission Details (Shuttles and Runabouts)
Attention Crew,
As you can see from my previous news post. That using all the shuttles and runabouts we will be able to move approximately 400 crew members at a time. So, it will take up to ten trips to get the crew off the Elysium.
In addition, pilots and…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Jan 19th, 2023 @ 3:05pm
Category: General News
Mission Details
Attention crew, has we move to evacuating the ship there are some things you all need to know.
+ We have found a planet where we are heading for.
+ It will take twelve hours to get there, but several shuttles and runabouts will be sent ahead to set up…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Jan 19th, 2023 @ 11:53am
Category: General News
Congratulations!
Attention crew of the USS Elysium. It is my pleasure to announce the following. Captain Woolheater has reached the 100-post milestone. Since his arrival on the Elysium, the good captain has regaled and entertained us with his posts and creativity. I'm sure many more milestones will be reached by this…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Mon Jan 16th, 2023 @ 11:27pm
Category: General News
FLEET AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN!
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/2023/01/end-of-year-2022-award-nominations/
Go and Nominate!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 16th, 2023 @ 8:10am
Category: General News
Congratulations - 2 years! Captain Tonelly
CONGRATULATIONS!
Captain David Tonelly - You have survived 2 years with us! Congratulations! And here is to many more!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Jan 12th, 2023 @ 5:06pm
Category: General News
ROLL CALL
Hello all
ROLL CALL TIME!
https://forms.gle/xAYTye5qCgvZkt4r5
We have 23 players, I expect 23 replies either in the positive or negative.
17 SO FAR HAVE REPLIED!
OPEN NOW - Closes 10th Of January.
Also I expect to see solo posts from everyone as per the holiday policy:
Here on the Elysium,…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Jan 6th, 2023 @ 2:30pm
Category: Sim Announcement
2022 CREW AWARDS - WINNERS!




Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Jan 5th, 2023 @ 2:12pm
Category: General News
ROLL CALL!
Hello all
ROLL CALL TIME!
https://forms.gle/xAYTye5qCgvZkt4r5
We have 24 players, I expect 24 replies either in the positive or negative.
OPENS 3rd JANUARY - Closes 10th Of January.
Also I expect to see solo posts from everyone as per the holiday policy:
Here on the Elysium, we recognize that the…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jan 3rd, 2023 @ 6:17am
Category: General News
END OF YEAR AWARDS - CLOSED
Good Morning All
END Of year awards for the USS Elysium are now closed!
Winners will be announced in the coming days.
This year we have a number of ties!
regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 2nd, 2023 @ 6:13pm
Category: General News
LAST CHANCE - End of Year Awards Elysium only
Good Morning All,
https://forms.gle/ELbrMjRVCKbopEgJ6
Please go to the above link and vote in this year's Annual Awards! We only have a few days for this so if you want your vote heard get in ASAP!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Dec 31st, 2022 @ 10:30pm
Category: General News
End of Year Awards - Elysium Only
Good Morning All,
https://forms.gle/ELbrMjRVCKbopEgJ6
Please go to the above link and vote in this year's Annual Awards! We only have a few days for this so if you want your vote heard get in ASAP!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Dec 28th, 2022 @ 3:44pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Saved posts from earlier in the year!
Hey everyone,
I can see saved posts from as far back as May 2022 that are sitting there unfinished!
Lets start 2023 as clean as we can! Please post any saved post from may to October ASAP!
Any still saved from the above period come Jan first will be reviewed…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Dec 27th, 2022 @ 6:53am
Category: General News
Congratulations
Crew of the USS Elysium, please join me in congratulating Ayesha the marvelous writer behind Lia Taylor and Legate Imik in reaching the 300 (301 actually) milestone. This talented and creative partner has produced two of Elysium's most interesting characters, Lia, now wife to Gary, who at one point hated…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sun Dec 25th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Category: General News
Merry Christmas
Good Morning Crew,
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Happy holidays to all!
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Dec 25th, 2022 @ 6:18am
Category: General News
NOMINATIONS - NOW OPEN
Good Morning All
Nominations for POST OF THE YEAR for ELYSIUM is now open!
Follow this link: https://surveyhero.com/c/ahv9pwyg and nominate your favorite post here!
Closes December 31st 2022!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 23rd, 2022 @ 6:53am
Category: General News
New Player - Please Welcome
Good Morning All,
Please welcome Samuel and his character Lieutenant JG Dunamis to our tactical team!
Commodore Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 23rd, 2022 @ 6:12am
Category: General News
3 years! Congratulations
Congratulations Lieutenant Commander Alicia Kelea-Salik!
You have survived 3 years with this crazy mob!
Regards
Commodore Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Dec 15th, 2022 @ 9:07am
Category: General News
6 months Time Served
CONGRATULATIONS: Consul Andrinn Orin who hath survived with us for 6 months!
Everyone give them a cheer!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Dec 14th, 2022 @ 8:29am
Category: General News
Congratulations!
To the crew of the USS Elysium, please join me in congratulating Punny the writer of the lovable and eccentric Myne on reaching the 100-post milestone (actually 101) This amazingly talented writer has made us smile, laugh and even cry at Myne's antics. A truly gifted and talented writer, I…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Mon Dec 12th, 2022 @ 7:49am
Category: General News
Awards - NOV-DEC 2022
Hi All
Here are the awards earned this month
Captain Samuel Woolheater
Collaborative Post Excellence
by Ensign Mrera Sr’au
on Tue Dec 6th, 2022 @ 12:25pm Slow Going be Tensions Rise. Actually, all the Marine attempts at search and rescue Siri g the mission have been very entertaining reading.
Warrant…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Dec 12th, 2022 @ 7:16am
Category: General News
Congratulations! 2 years!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Lieutenant Baeryn Whavi and Lieutenant JG Damien Blackford have survived two years with us!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Dec 8th, 2022 @ 3:57pm
Category: General News
Elysium's Holiday Policy
Elysium's Holiday Policy
Here on the Elysium, we recognize that the holiday season is an important time for all concerned regardless of race, religion and creed. Thus with this in mind, from the 12th of December, the posting regulations will be relaxed to allow for those who need to, to…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Nov 30th, 2022 @ 8:21am
Category: Sim Announcement
Please welcome - New Player
Good Afternoon/Evening/Morning,
Please welcome Johnie and his character Lieutenant JG Helias Sauvageon, Our newest Assistant Chief Engineer.
Regards
Commodore Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Nov 25th, 2022 @ 2:56pm
Category: General News
Happy Thanksgiving!
To those of the Elysium family of writers who celebrate Thanksgiving. I wish you, your respected families and loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving. Even in these times, we have much to be thankful for. So, enjoy the food, your loved ones and the company of friends but do indeed…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Nov 24th, 2022 @ 4:11pm
Category: General News
Congratulations!
To the crew of the USS Elysium, please join me in congratulating Bill the writer behind so many of the Elysium's characters. Mattias, David, Swede, Kyle Reece, Nicholas, Reece Charles George as well as Hendor George. In reaching the 400-post milestone (403) to be exact. This remarkably talented and creative…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Mon Nov 21st, 2022 @ 2:42pm
Category: General News
Woolheater LOA
I'm going to be on a wee Leave of Abscence (LOA) for a short while. I will finish up any JP's I am in. Wishing everyone who celebrates it a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the break.
Thomas P.
Author: Captain Samuel Woolheater
Posted on: Sat Nov 19th, 2022 @ 5:38am
Category: Out of Character
HOUSEKEEPING
HOUSEKEEPING
Good Morning Crew of the USS Elysium
This is a friendly email to give you all a nice reminder of the following things:
So lets start with:
Mission and Date/times
Please make sure you have…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Nov 18th, 2022 @ 9:00am
Category: General News
October
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/sim-report/uss-elysium-october-2022-report/
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Nov 11th, 2022 @ 2:45pm
Category: General News
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!
HELLO ALL CREW
All crew please read this post: "Catastrophe"
It is important.
Your characters are going to find themselves tossed out of bed, injuries, hull breaches in corridors to be expected, some even in their cabins.
I will not move the story along for a few days to…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Nov 10th, 2022 @ 9:14am
Category: Sim Announcement
Congratulations!
Crew of the Elysium, please join me in congratulating Sami the writer for Lieutenant Baeryn Whavi and Lt. jg Alana Balfour among others in reaching the 150 post milestone. Sami is highly creative and her post show that talent whether Sami is with David or Lana is dancing with Jason.…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Fri Nov 4th, 2022 @ 5:01am
Category: General News
Congratulations!
I was late on this, and I apologize to the writer. Please join me in congratulating Beautiful Night, Miraj Derani's writer in reaching the 200-post milestone. (Actually 201) Beautiful Night has created through talent and creativity a fun, believable character in Miraj, her posts are always well written and enjoyable.…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Wed Nov 2nd, 2022 @ 12:10pm
Category: General News
Season 6 commences November 1st
Hi all
Season 6 commences on the 1st of November.
The mission Time Wrap will be closed on that day as well. Any left over posts will fall under History Speaks.
Regards
Commodore Lalor Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Oct 30th, 2022 @ 8:11pm
Category: General News
CONGRATULATIONS - 6 Months!
Congratulations Captain Samuel Woolheater
WHO Joined 6 Months ago!
He has survived us for 6 months!
Regards
Commodore Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Oct 24th, 2022 @ 7:23am
Category: General News
Congratulations!
Attention Elysium crew, I have the happy duty of informing you all that Ewan who writes for our loveable Gorn CMO has reached the 300-post milestone. Ewan has taken and with his skillful and creative writing made Dr. Sthilg a real character, with feelings for the care and well-being of…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Fri Oct 21st, 2022 @ 12:27pm
Category: General News
CONGRATULATIONS- 1 YEAR
Congratulations Lieutenant Rin on your one year anniversary with our crew!
You survived!
Commodore Lalor-Richardson
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Oct 20th, 2022 @ 5:47am
Category: General News
Dates Now Open
As we move into the end of the month, I am opening up the rest of the time period.
Posting dates are now open from the 10th of June 2397 to the 31st of August 2397.
On the 1st of November I am commencing Season 6's 1st Episode, Circinus!
A…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Oct 19th, 2022 @ 8:34am
Category: General News
CONGRATULATIONS - 2 Years!
Lieutenant Victor Barclay de Tolly is offered congratulation on surviving.. I mean Serving 2 years on the USS Elysium as her Chief Engineer.
Well Done!
Regards
Commodore Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Oct 17th, 2022 @ 10:01am
Category: General News
Cadets and the Onboard Academy
Attention All Players,
We currently have 3 NPC Cadets in our onboard Academy.
They are:
Cadet Freshman Grade Alicianna Salannis an Kharadan - Engineering
Cadet Sophomore Grade Clary Harrison - Science
Cadet Sophomore Grade Triston Montgomery - Science
We have NPC instructors for
SCIENCE
FLIGHT CONTROL
COUNSELING
So, if you…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Oct 13th, 2022 @ 8:48am
Category: General News
Posting open for the following Dates
Hello all
Episode Time Warp has dates now open from the 10th of June 2397 to the 16th of August 2397.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Co4y06Q5ZBZrbTFYZbvk3eIJXOyvBOBkV3_U5eCNQc4/edit?usp=sharing
Do not forget to look there for what events have happened!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Oct 8th, 2022 @ 11:12am
Category: General News
Monthly Report - September 2022
New Players
We welcomed Robert and his character Ensign Mrera Sr’au, Our Communications Officer in Operations!
Removed one player - William - He played a securtity officer - Lieutenant JG Ryan Kade III
OPEN POSTIONS

The Following Chief role is open:
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Oct 1st, 2022 @ 11:46am
Category: General News
Season 6 UPDATE
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We will put off Season 6 until the End of October 2022. It will still commence in September 2397. All Crew are on shore leave until the 01/09/2397. Please no posts set in September 2397 until We open Season Six.
New Crew, you can spend July and…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Sep 28th, 2022 @ 8:55pm
Category: General News
MISSION DAYS OPEN!
AS PER THE BELOW
MISSION DAYS 10/6/2397-14/7/2397 is open for posting!
We are also opening up 15/7/2397-25/7/2397 as well.
Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2022 @ 9:07am by Captain Phoenix Lalor
Good Morning All
Mission Season 5: Time Warp is now open for posting.
We have opened days 10/06/2397 to…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Sep 13th, 2022 @ 3:02pm
Category: General News
New Awards
https://usselysium.com/index.php/sim/awards/110
Stalwart Herald
This Writer supports his fellow players and encourages them to even higher heights with their support - be it in words, writing stories with them or just praising them in discord. This award can be awarded to any player by any player who feels they meet the…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Sep 12th, 2022 @ 9:08pm
Category: General News
NPC Round up!
NPC Round up!
Okay all, that time of year again! If you have an NPC That you no longer write please consider ‘retiring’ them. For example, you created Ensign Snotty nose to annoy the chief of operations and now that is done they have no place. Remove them or inform…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Sep 12th, 2022 @ 2:36pm
Category: General News
Time Served - 6 months
Congratulations to: Lieutenant Etrara Khalten!
Who joined 6 Months ago!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Sep 3rd, 2022 @ 8:46am
Category: General News
**MISSION OPEN**
Good Morning All
Mission Season 5: Time Warp is now open for posting.
We have opened days 10/06/2397 to 14.07/2397 for crew to post in.
It is a two month Shore Leave Mission.
This free write period gives you a chance to explore your characters while the Elysium is in…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Sep 1st, 2022 @ 10:07am
Category: General News
REEF posts
Hi all,
Get your Reef posts out asap! I am closing it on the 2.9.22!
Regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Aug 30th, 2022 @ 8:07pm
Category: General News
Saved posts from January, February and March 2022
Hi Everyone
if you have Saved posts from January, February and March 2022 which are not waiting for the sim to move into the Free write period, please post them ASAP.
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Aug 25th, 2022 @ 6:02pm
Category: General News
Time Served - 3 years!
hello all
Please congratulate:
Warrant Officer Gen'Terta CrystalCliff AKA NEVADA
: Joined 3 Years ago
She survived 3 years with us!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Aug 20th, 2022 @ 9:29pm
Category: General News
Congratulations!!!!!
Attention crew of the USS Elysium. Please join me in congratulating our very own Captain Phoenix Lalor. She was awarded the JFC Recognition award for all she does for the ship as well as Obsidian Fleet. I am sure you will all agree, it is an award she richly deserves.…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sun Jul 31st, 2022 @ 4:59am
Category: General News
Player Resignation
The Player of Colton has resigned this morning due to RL issues. If you have an open post with him try and wrap it up.
If he is in the Away teams let me know asap.
regards
Phoenix Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Jul 30th, 2022 @ 8:37am
Category: General News
Congratulations! Lieutenant Myne Redal
CONGRATULATIONS TO!
Lieutenant Myne Redal! Joined 1 Year ago!
If you see her about say CONGRATS!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Jul 22nd, 2022 @ 6:46am
Category: General News
Upcoming Events!
Good Evening All,
I am hoping to have Season 5: Episode 4: Reef wrapped up by mid next month (HA HA -Lets move it people), then I will open up a mission called TIME WARP.
Set between 10/6/2397 and 27/08/2397, these are the adventures of the USS Elysium and its…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Jul 16th, 2022 @ 8:04pm
Category: General News
Wooo!
Attention crew of the Elysium, please join me in congratulating Chris as he has reached the 150-post milestone (actually 151) This talented writer of Victor Barclay de Tolly and so many other characters, shows amazing creativity and imagination in his characters storylines. I know many more milestones will be reached…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sat Jul 16th, 2022 @ 2:28pm
Category: General News
Attention!
Attention crew of the USS Elysium, please know that Sar the writer of Arri and Legate Vanessa Alcean an Vantar as well as T'Kara as reached a major milestone of 400 posts. This inventive and creative writer has given unique, original characters that we all enjoy. I am sure there…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Wed Jul 13th, 2022 @ 1:47pm
Category: General News
June 2022 - Monthly wrap up!
New Players
Consul Andrinn Orin - Chief Diplomat
Removed one player - Ensign Olivia Voight
OPEN POSTIONS

The Following Chief role is open:
Fighting Tigers - The 45th Tactical Wing - Group Commander: Rank: Major
The Following Assistant Chief roles are…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Jul 1st, 2022 @ 7:50am
Category: General News
Comment on a Post
Good day all,
i made a comment on a post, which has had actions which were not wanted or required. I have reached out to try and mend fences, but as of right now I'm unsure of the results.
I will step back from the sim for a short while,…
Author: Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Taylor
Posted on: Mon Jun 27th, 2022 @ 7:44pm
Category: General News
A Heads Up
Good Day all
At the End of REEF, we will be undergoing a time jump in game.
This time jump will be a three months worth, during which time several key events will happen. This will include, Crew promotions, R&R, and various crew events - I believe some people have…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jun 27th, 2022 @ 7:23am
Category: General News
NEWS - Important News
Good Morning All
This morning Obsidian Fleet announced some changes to its Fleet Council.
As some of you are aware, there are 3 task Forces in the fleet.
TF72 - Which is your standard Trek Games
TF47 - Which is your NON TREK - Every other SCI FI genre Games…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Jun 25th, 2022 @ 8:02am
Category: General News
Removal of Player
Hello all
It is with sadness that I announce the removal of our ACMO.
The player has been in discussions with the Command team around their posting levels and commitment. An offer was made to them and they were asked to give a response within a timely fashion, they chose…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Jun 22nd, 2022 @ 6:19am
Category: General News
New player - Please welcome
Good day all
Please welcome Jonathan and his character, our new chief Diplomat
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jun 14th, 2022 @ 1:39pm
Category: General News
Lookee!
Attention crew of the USS Elysium,
It is great pride that I announce that Bill the writer of so many great Elysium characters such a David Tonelly, Kyle Reece, Swede and of course Mattias has reached 301 posts. This remarkably talented and creative writer has contributed so many wonderful stories…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Fri Jun 10th, 2022 @ 9:10am
Category: General News
Season 5: Episode 4: Reef
Good Morning All,
This morning I will commence the Mission REEF.
DO NO PANIC if you are still writing Rejoinder, that is fine. Due to the time of year I am going to move us from MARCH 2397 to MAY 2397
MD1 Will start the 25th May 2397
For story…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jun 6th, 2022 @ 7:05am
Category: General News
June Challenge - 2022
June Challenge - 2022
Ladies and Gentlemen of the USS Elysium, May we direct your attention to this month's challenge?
Person A: Time for plan G.
Person B: Don’t you mean plan B?
Person A: No, we tried plan B a long time ago. I had to skip…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Jun 5th, 2022 @ 2:14pm
Category: General News
WOW!
Attention crew of the USS Elysium. It is my esteemed pleasure to make the following announcement. Captain Phoenix Lalor has written 700 posts, 2 logs and 302 news items for a grand total of 1004. This is an extraordinary accomplishment, which shows both this writer's creativity and her dedication to…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Fri Jun 3rd, 2022 @ 12:30pm
Category: General News
Time Served - 3 years!
Congratulations! Lieutenant Colonel Azhul Naxea!
3 years!!! everyone Cheer!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Jun 2nd, 2022 @ 8:20am
Category: General News
Galaxy Station
https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/index/15
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As Captain Lovejoy departs our ship for his next Command, he will be taking command of Galaxy Station.
Any NPCS that you wish to move there please let me know. I will be moving a couple of my NPCS there because I have too many on…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Jun 1st, 2022 @ 3:41pm
Category: General News
End Of Mission
Hello All
I am wrapping Darkness Abounds tomorrow - within 24 hours. All posts around this mission need to be sent by weeks end so i can close it off.
Posts for Shore leave etc, should be posted in Rejoinder. I hope to start our next official mission on the…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Jun 1st, 2022 @ 3:37pm
Category: General News
Crew Awards
OPPS May has gone so fast, no crew choice this month but there is still plenty of time for other awards to be nominated by the crew. So get them in!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon May 30th, 2022 @ 12:24pm
Category: General News
THANK YOU!!!
Just taking a moment, to thank and remember all who served in the armed forces and made the supreme sacrifice. Your dedication, loyalty and love of country is inspirational, your sacrifice to preserve what we have will never be forgotten.
Jeff aka Capt. Garrett Lovejoy, Cmdr Gary Taylor
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Mon May 30th, 2022 @ 9:08am
Category: General News
New Player - please welcome
Good Morning
Please welcome Colton and his marine 2nd Lieutenant Colton Renth.
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon May 23rd, 2022 @ 10:41am
Category: General News
5 years! Late news!
Tate Sullivan - March 24th
Aurelia Holmes - April 18th
Sthilg - April 22nd
All celebrated their 5 years with us and due to work I missed it. My bad :(
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon May 9th, 2022 @ 5:38am
Category: General News
Happy Mother's Day
To all the fantastic moms in the Elysium family. Wishing each and every one of you a Happy Mother's Day! From providing first aid for skinned knees, scraped elbows and broken hearts along with gentle, compassionate care when dealing with coughs, colds and runny noses to words of quiet encouragement…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sun May 8th, 2022 @ 1:35pm
Category: General News
Congratulations!
Attention crew of the USS Elysium. It gives me great pleasure to announce that the writer of Lt. Commander Kelea-Salik and other characters has reached the 400-post milestone. This talented and creative writer infuses her characters with real life reactions and emotions, and you laugh when they laugh, and you…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Apr 28th, 2022 @ 11:45am
Category: General News
New Player please welcome
Good morning,
Please welcome Thomas and his character: 1st Lieutenant Samuel "Sam" Woolheater. Bio here:
https://usselysium.com/index.php/personnel/character/337
1st Lieutenant, Colonel Naxea is your CO.
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Apr 23rd, 2022 @ 7:28pm
Category: General News
April Crew Choice Award: Now Open
https://surveyhero.com/c/qxbuvxcf
go here to vote for April's Crew choice Award
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Apr 22nd, 2022 @ 3:35pm
Category: General News
Congratulations - 6 Months!
Congratulations Lieutenant Rin!
Lieutenant Rin
Joined 6 Months, 7 Hours, 59 Minutes ago
You have survived us!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Apr 20th, 2022 @ 10:12am
Category: General News
Birthday Wishes!
Happy Birthday to our very own Commander Taylor/Captain Lovejoy/SCOO Fernando De La Rosa/Lt Commander Savar.
Glad it’s been a good day for you Jeff!
Author: Lieutenant Commander Alicia Kelea-Salik
Posted on: Mon Apr 18th, 2022 @ 8:37am
Category: Out of Character
Happy Easter!
To the crew of the USS Elysium,
Just wanted to take a moment to wish you (Who celebrate and observe) and your respective families a very Happy Easter.
Enjoy the day and what it represents and the company of family and friends.
Jeff aka Garrett Lovejoy/ Gary Taylor
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sun Apr 17th, 2022 @ 2:31pm
Category: General News
Post Spotlight!
Post Spotlight! - Yeah, Like that was ever going to happen. on their blog: https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/04/11/post-spotlight-yeah-like-that-was-ever-going-to-happen/
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Apr 11th, 2022 @ 1:54pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Attention
Attention crew of the USS Elysium. It is with great pleasure that I announce that Lori the writer for Counselor Tate Sullivan has reached the 100 post mark. This writer infuses her character with a great deal of compassion for her patients and also shows remarkable creativity. I for one…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Thu Apr 7th, 2022 @ 10:18am
Category: General News
MARCH AWARDS
CREW AWARDS
Ensign Miraj Derani - Awarded - Crew's Choice Award - Awarded for March 2022! Well done!
Lieutenant Commander S'hib - Awarded - Surprise Star - by Commander Aurelia Taylor - This writer is indeed a surprise star, but not for any one JP or solo mission post. This…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Apr 1st, 2022 @ 9:42am
Category: General News
Congratulations - 2 years!
Congratulations!
Ensign Miraj Derani
Joined 2 Years ago
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Mar 30th, 2022 @ 11:54am
Category: General News
Important Crew Update
Crew of the USS Elysium
This email is hard to write as I have always sworn to be open about the choices, and such made by the command team.
I have always said, my door is always open, and yes while I am in a different time zone to most…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Mar 23rd, 2022 @ 1:42pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Crew Choice Award - March 2022
Okay lets get our crews choice award for March 2022! Get Voting!
https://surveyhero.com/c/gsev3xfy
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Mar 17th, 2022 @ 4:34pm
Category: General News
Task Force 29 Report – Jan/Feb 22
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/03/17/task-force-29-report-jan-feb-22/
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Mar 17th, 2022 @ 3:18pm
Category: General News
Congratulations - Time Served!
Congratulations! He survived 6 months.
Lieutenant JG Edward D'Gracefull
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Mar 16th, 2022 @ 12:21pm
Category: General News
Fleet Awards
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/03/09/fleet-awards-2021/
Congratulations to Jeff! Who is our sole winner! And they couldn't get his name right.
Gary Taylor was Nominated for XO of the year, and they have it as Garrett Lovejoy.
Well We will take it.
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Mar 10th, 2022 @ 6:29am
Category: General News
MARDETXO Resignation
As some of you are aware, our MARDET XO resigned yesterday. We wish them well
Regards
CAPTAIN Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sat Mar 5th, 2022 @ 11:37am
Category: General News
Please Welcome - New Chief of Tactical
Good Morning all
Please welcome Lindsay and her character Lieutenant Etrara Khalren, Our new Chief of Tactical.
Etrara can come on board anytime after MD2 but before MD6!
Regards
Phoenix Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Mar 4th, 2022 @ 6:35am
Category: General News
Time Served - 5 Years
Congratulations to Commander Gary Taylor and Captain Phoenix Lalor on 5 years!!!
This year the following players will also celebrate 5 years:
Tate Sullivan - March 24th
Aurelia Holmes - April 18th
Sthilg - April 22nd
Arrianna Salannis an vantar - October 13th
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Mar 1st, 2022 @ 9:08am
Category: General News
Happy Birthday USS ELYSIUM!
Good Morning All
HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY to our Sim!
Yes, 5 years! It has been 5 years since I took over from our former CO and in those five years we have grown from a sim of 5 to a sim of 22! Thank you to all of you for…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Feb 28th, 2022 @ 7:07am
Category: General News
Maintenance Mode now Off
okay,
all done for now. Access is back.
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Feb 27th, 2022 @ 10:36am
Category: General News
Maintenance Mode
Good Morning
In about an hour or so, i will be putting the site into Maintenance Mode.
There are some changes being made and I do not want to screw people over so please be patient.
regards
Jill
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Feb 27th, 2022 @ 9:59am
Category: General News
Fleet End of year Award Voting is now open!
newspaper | End Of Year Awards Voting
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/02/20/end-of-year-awards-voting-2/
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Feb 21st, 2022 @ 3:10am
Category: General News
Congratulations! 3 years Time Served
Congratulations to:
Lieutenant Commander S'hib
Joined 3 Years, 1 Week, 3 Days, 8 Hours ago
My bad, I missed it but still happy 3 years!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Feb 20th, 2022 @ 7:35am
Category: General News
Obsidian Fleet Award Nominee's
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/02/12/nominations-2xo-of-the-year-2021/
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/02/11/nominations-character-of-the-year-2021/
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/02/13/nominations-xo-of-the-year-2021/
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/02/16/nominations-co-of-the-year-2021/
When Voting opens I will notify you!!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Feb 17th, 2022 @ 8:11am
Category: General News
Fleet Valentine Day Contest
https://www.obsidianfleet.net/blog/2022/02/07/fleet-valentines-day-contest/
I encourage you all!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Feb 8th, 2022 @ 6:39am
Category: General News
Fabulous February!
Fabulous February!
Its 5 years this month since we restarted under our captain Lalor, and while she is not everyone’s cup of tea, we are still going to bloody celebrate it!
So for February 2022, and yes I know this is late, we have a special event planned!
What is…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Feb 3rd, 2022 @ 7:32am
Category: General News
Survey - 2022
Our Annual Survey https://surveyhero.com/c/ucmzew34
Please be honest, and in the same spirit of honesty on the 16.2.22, these results will be made public to the crew and an email detailing changes or whatnot will be sent out to everyone.
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Thu Feb 3rd, 2022 @ 7:26am
Category: General News
2022 Survey
Hi All
https://surveyhero.com/c/ucmzew34
this survey runs from 31.1.22-15.2.22
We encourage ALL players to reply, even if they have been with us a short time. We can not make this game run for our players without player feedback.
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 31st, 2022 @ 10:29am
Category: General News
Crew Updates for January 2022
New Players
No new players this month that made it to the end of the month. We also lost two players, bringing us to the number of 22 players.
Crew Awards

6 Months Time Served

Lieutenant JG Myne Redal, Assistant Chief…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 31st, 2022 @ 10:01am
Category: General News
Promotion Points Changes
Okay after our survey was done, thank you to all who replied.
The following will be added to our Promotion points.
If a player posted in a Joint Post they get a point for every 500 words in that joint post.
EG: Ayesha and Jeff put out a post of…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 31st, 2022 @ 8:53am
Category: General News
Darkness Rising - Mission Ended
Good Morning
With the post "May we Borrow that Starship?" The Darkness Rising Subplot is ended and the Interlude begins.
https://usselysium.com/index.php/sim/viewpost/2255
Any outstanding Darkness Rising Mission posts should be sent ASAP.
Also please close off your Capetown posts as the same post has your ship back at Starbase!
Regards
Captain…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 31st, 2022 @ 8:16am
Category: General News
Capetown Wrap
Hi All
Please warp your Capetown posts as soon as possible. I will be closing off the mission on the 5.2.22. Until then the below applies:
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CAPETOWN Information: MD10 (18/2/2397)- Ship departs planet for Starbase 351 - 13 days of Transit for any posts MD10-23 - please post these…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Sun Jan 30th, 2022 @ 4:19pm
Category: General News
Crew Choice Award Voting - OPEN - JAN 2022
https://surveyhero.com/c/3xviejja
Vote here!
Crew choice for January 2022
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 24th, 2022 @ 2:39pm
Category: General News
Promotion points Survey
Hi all
https://surveyhero.com/c/qui3dgvi
Please vote on this.
Regards
Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 24th, 2022 @ 1:08pm
Category: General News
Fleet Council Vote – 2022 – 01
All,
In response to several concerns raised by members of our community, the Fleet Council has discussed and voted on some minor rule changes to be incorporated into the Fleet Rules. The following amendment has been voted and ratified by the Fleet Council.
Fleet Council Vote – 2022 – 01…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Jan 21st, 2022 @ 5:38am
Category: General News
Congratulations - 6 Months!
Congratulations Lieutenant JG Myne Redal
Joined 6 Months, 19 Hours, 31 Minutes ago
You have survived us!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Wed Jan 19th, 2022 @ 3:08pm
Category: General News
Time Served - 1 year!
Congratulations:
Corporal David Tonelly
Joined 1 Year, 18 Hours, 56 Minutes ago
You survived 1 year with us!
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jan 11th, 2022 @ 7:29am
Category: General News
Please Welcome - New Player
Good Morning,
Please welcome Malcolm, and his character Ensign Callin Mastrel.
Malcolm, welcome to the USS Elysium!
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Tue Jan 4th, 2022 @ 6:13am
Category: General News
2022 ROLL CALL
Good Morning All
ROLL CALL TIME!
This year we are doing something a bit different.
Here on the Elysium, we recognize that the holiday season is an important time for all concerned regardless of race, religion and creed. Thus with this in mind, from the 12th of December, the posting…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Mon Jan 3rd, 2022 @ 6:11am
Category: General News
End of Year Awards
Just wanted to extend my personal congratulations to each of the winners in the Elysium's end of year awards. Whether your department won or you were and individual winner you each shared a common trait and was to put the best post you could out. It is this commitment to…
Author: Captain Gary Taylor
Posted on: Sat Jan 1st, 2022 @ 6:16am
Category: General News
Upcoming End of Holiday period, - ROLL CALL COMING
Hello All
On the 3rd of January, the posting relaxation comes to an end and normal posting resumes.
This year we are doing something a bit different.
Here on the Elysium, we recognize that the holiday season is an important time for all concerned regardless of race, religion and creed.…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 31st, 2021 @ 10:37pm
Category: Sim Announcement
Monthly Report -December 2021
New Players
We have had a good month with 2 new players and no resignations! We also have two prospective players looking to join in January
Captain Natacha Patani - Marine Executive Officer
Lieutenant Noa'Shienne Oasis - Botanist
OPEN POSTIONS

The Following Chief role…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 31st, 2021 @ 10:05pm
Category: General News
END OF YEAR AWARD WINNERS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS
End of Year Awards - 2021
Players be aware if you have a PC or NPC in the Department of Year Award or were in the Post of the Year, you gain points as it is a Level 5 Award.
All End of…
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 31st, 2021 @ 10:05pm
Category: General News
Time Served - 6 Months
CONGRATULATIONS!
Kaden Ross
Joined 6 Months, 3 Hours, 21 Minutes ago
You survived 6 months with us :)
Regards
Captain Lalor
Author: Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson
Posted on: Fri Dec 31st, 2021 @ 9:20pm
Category: General News
Promotion Points for 2021
Good Morning
Please find below the promotion points earn in the last half of 2021 which is when we implemented the changes. Please note these carry over.
Character Name | 2021 points |
---|---|
Lily Kass | 819 |
Gary Taylor | 666 |
Aurelia Taylor | 230 |