-Robert Kennedy-
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The following stories may contain scenes of crime, violence, and mature themes that may not be suitable for younger participants. Discretion is strongly advised for audiences under the age of eighteen.
The stories depicted are fictional, but they portray situations that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
The year is 2399. The Federation is a peaceful utopia where all cultures live in harmony for the betterment of each other, or is it? The Federation and by extension Starfleet would have you believe that there is little to no crime in the utopia that is the Federation. However, crime does indeed run rampant so a unit was created to keep these most vicious criminals under the rug and out of site. This unit known as the Starfleet Criminal Investigations Service (SFCIS) is tasked with pursuing offenders of all kinds and bringing them to justice. As well as making sure that the Federation's image is maintained.
Rear Admiral Declan Ford, an old veteran of space by this point is given the command of the unit and brings in Captain Marc Kidd to command the ship. This ship, a Luna Class vessel aptly named the USS Artemis after the Goddess of the Hunt will be used to hunt down enemies to justice wherever they may be.
This intrepid crew will stop at nothing to see justice done. While they accomplish this great feat they will learn about themselves and what their limits are. Exploration will build Starfleet, diplomacy will build the Federation, but justice will prevail when Artemis completes the hunt. This crew will have to prove that where there is justice there is hope. Can their tiny ripple become a giant wave? In short, their mission echoes their dedication plaque.
Marc and his crew will prove that leading by example is the best way to make friends. If you think you have what it takes to investigate the vicious crimes, and prosecute the offenders the join the Artemis as it takes up the hunt for justice.
DO YOU HAVE THE FORTITUDE TO JOIN THE HUNT?
Browse the manifest to see what open positions interest you. Take a read of the crew posts and logs to see what we are made of. If this sounds like something, you might be interested in being part of, feel free to submit an application or alternative contacting Command through the 'Contact Us' button with any questions or queries you may have.
We welcome all writers. It doesn't matter if you have been role-playing in the Star Trek universe for less than a day or you are a veteran. All are welcome!
The USS Artemis is a proud Theta Fleet sim. Serving in Task Force 23. Join us now!
USS Artemis is a Star Trek role-playing SIM that is played using Nova, a role-playing system developed by Anodyne Productions. You must be 16 or older to join this SIM!
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Latest News Items
» The Wheel Keeps on Turning - 2024 In Review
Posted on Wed Jan 8th, 2025 @ 1:25am by Captain Marc Kidd in General News
The band Journey said it best when they said that the wheel in the sky keeps on turning. One year ends and another one begins. I am amazed by the community we are building around the USS Artemis. Who knew that a crazy idea like what if law and order met Star Trek would take off like this. I can genuinely say that I count each and every one of you among my closest friends. Now I need to win some money somewhere so I can come visit you all. But that is another story.
I am constantly amazed by…
» Case Closed - The Hunt Begins Wrap Up - Episode 1
Posted on Fri Mar 31st, 2023 @ 3:39am by Captain Marc Kidd in General News
Well my friends that is the first mission in the bag as it were. A good crew came aboard and began to bond. It takes time for a crew to bond into a family and only time will tell if that can happen with our dysfunctional family. After all we come complete with a grumpy Aunt Miller. ;-)
Our ragtag group of scientists and investigators were tested by the Breen and we have come through that stronger than when we went in. Not only that but we assisted in saving a Federation station from being overrun by the Breen. I…
» One File Closed and Another Opens - End of Year 2022
Posted on Tue Jan 3rd, 2023 @ 4:37am by Captain Marc Kidd in General News
Well here we are and we made it through, 2022 comes to close. Another year over and a new one begins. As always lets hope that the next one is better than the last. As I look back at the last year I see a world coming out of the darkness that was quarantine. I see relationships born and reborn. I credit this community to helping us get through these doldrums. Your creative stories have always kept my mind looking to a better tomorrow.
As the year comes to close we look at the great things that we have all…
» Welcome to the Case Files of the Starfleet Criminal Investigations Unit
Posted on Thu Jul 7th, 2022 @ 9:14am by Captain Marc Kidd in General News
Greetings Everyone...
Just wanted to say welcome aboard the USS Artemis NCC-80103 and to the Starfleet Criminal Investigations Unit. The first mission is open for posting. This mission is for the crew to gather and get to know each other as well as what this sim will be about. It will be a nice lead in for our second mission.
Start posting away, I am always available for joint posts. Just a couple of things about posting. First dates... You should be arriving at Poseidon Station on MD001 which is July 7 2397. Remember the date for your own character…
Latest Mission Posts
» The Second Dot
Mission: Episode 3 - The One Who Got Away
Posted on Fri Jul 31st, 2026 @ 7:10am by Captain Marc Kidd & Lieutenant Christopher Blake & Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn & Lieutenant Yvette Beauvoir & Lieutenant Siadra Molaur & Lieutenant Maya Canak & Senior Chief Petty Officer Dex Ravaro
There were the continuing sensor sweeps, Siadra keeping an eye out for the faint, decaying signatures she and Blake had been searching for, tracing the ship—or ships—that had been snatching kids.
She was also logging the other spatial phenomena they encountered. A meteorite drifted past. Something, though, caught her attention. It wasn't the usual piece of rock with traces of metal. It was something else.
All the voices in her head gasped in unison.
"Computer, make another scan."
She needed to be certain.
Icy chills raced up and down her spine, and Siadra shivered.
The computer confirmed the scan.
Her…
» Holodeck Fun
Mission: Episode 3 - The One Who Got Away
Posted on Thu Jul 30th, 2026 @ 5:26pm by Ensign Nala Rider & Ensign Connor Watts
Nala was headed to the Holodeck, not sure what she actually wanted to do, but feeling ready for anything. As she was walking, she spotted a young man headed the same direction.
"Hello there. My name's Nala Rider. Have we met before?" Nala asked, trying to remember if she'd met the man before.
He was on his way to the holodeck, lost in thought, he hadn't realized there was someone in the the same corridor as he was. Startled Connor looked over to the woman who had greeted him.
"Er hello." Connor paused as his mind clicked in as to…
» Horsing Around Part II
Mission: Episode 3 - The One Who Got Away
Posted on Sun Jul 26th, 2026 @ 6:31am by Captain Marc Kidd & Lieutenant Maya Canak
Last Time on Horsing Around Part I
Marc continued to look forward at the forest below, and the apple orchard along with it. "You know... when people hear what our ship does, they think it sounds exciting. High-speed pursuits, tactical engagements, bringing fugitives to justice. They imagine adventure. The reality is... mostly aftermath. You arrive after someone's home has been raided. After a colony's been extorted. After a freighter crew has spent days wondering if they'll ever see their families again. After a child has been brutally murdered and left in field discarded. You spend a lot of time looking…
» Horsing Around Part I
Mission: Episode 3 - The One Who Got Away
Posted on Sat Jul 25th, 2026 @ 1:15pm by Captain Marc Kidd & Lieutenant Maya Canak
Maya dressed in a pair of comfortable cotton jeans and a short-sleeved, scoop-necked blouse with embroidery on the neck and sleeves. It was what she often wore when riding in the Yucatan and was accompanied by a pair of ankle-length riding boots. Her hair was loose, but she had a scarf in her small pack in case she needed to tie back her hair. Her pack also contained a bottle of rum, as the captain requested, and some cookies to go with it.
She hadn't been riding since her last trip to earth and she was looking forward to it.…
» The Price That You Pay
Mission: Episode 2 - The Sins of History
Posted on Sat Jul 25th, 2026 @ 12:39pm by Lieutenant Commander Corin Layal & Lieutenant Jonathan Corwin & Commodore S'vRock
Corin pondered on the points brought up in the court proceedings and thinking of how the evidence might be viewed. I also know that these proceedings are being viewed by both interested parties of both the Bajorans and the Cardassians and they will be hearing the verdict at the same time we do in the interest of fairness to all concerned.
"So Gul Vamcet, both sides brought up valid points for this case. On our side we presented the protection of family and a commanders duties to his government and military obligations verses excessive force and criminal intent. They even…
Latest Personal Logs
» Where did that piece go?
Posted on Wed May 21st, 2025 @ 5:35am by Ensign Nala Rider
Nala huffed in frustration as she looked at her latest project: a replica of a Stegasaurous skull...with a HUGE piece missing!
"Personal Log, Stardate three six five point one, I've FINALLY gotten the Stegasaurous skull I ordered mostly finished...but there's a piece MISSING! I've searched my lab three times, checked ALL the pieces of the box it came in, and I am STILL short a piece!" Nala paused her rant to look around all the places one more time. As Nala moved passed one of the exam tables, a small noise made her look up. There, on one of the…
» Home Again
Posted on Mon Jul 25th, 2022 @ 9:55pm by Lieutenant Jonathan Corwin
MD 001 0930Hrs.
Well I checked in with the security officer at the boarding portal and have had my gear beamed directly to my quarters. I've got my bed and bathroom set up and I'll unpack the rest of my gear later this evening.
I've taken my law gear with the exception of my briefcase to my office and have got that set up to my satisfaction.
When I told JAG HQ about my divorce and said that I wanted to get away as far as I could from her, I had no idea that this was what they had…