The Wheel Keeps on Turning - 2024 In Review
Posted on Wed Jan 8th, 2025 @ 1:25am by Captain Marc Kidd
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 the talent and original thinking displayed by each of you. This year saw the crew of the Artemis track down a genocidal maniac and bring him. Now, the legal fun begins and with any luck he will find himself a guest of Captan Shingoen. We had our annual Secret Santa and bathed in the spirit of the season. Here is to making sure that 2025 is better than 2024.
So without any gilding the lily and no further ado I give you the one, the only, awards... taps mic... Is thing on?
Cassandra Frost -
Captain's Personal Merit -
"Something that is rarely seen in Trek is the reluctant hero, or the antihero. Frost represents the reluctant hero. A disgraced officer earning their way back into the light as it were. In doing so we learn more than we think about this person and about those around her. Brillant writing and emotions come through whenever this character is un a post. Thank you for being a great part of this community. Keep up the great work."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Christopher Blake -
Executive Officer's Merit Award -
"Since coming on board as 2XO they have injected some much needed energy into the command team. They've not missed a step and have been active in both decisions affecting the the game out of character and moving things along in character. Going forward I think they will be a great player and writer for many years to come with us here. Very happy to have them with us."
-Commander Marike Tao-
Lieutenant Sorine Kaida -
Second Officer's Award of Merit -
"Kaida is great to write with. As cliche as it sounds, she often goes by the adage of "Yes and..." Allowing everyone involved to build on and contribute different ideas."
-Lieutenant Christopher Blake-
Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn -
Crew's Choice Award -
"I would like to nominate Sarah Graesyn for saying yes and... They were more than willing to go along with T'Arel's eccentricates."
-Lieutenant Yvette Bouvoir-
Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn -
Service Citation Six Months -
"Six months down and a lifetime to go. Thank you for being an intrical part of this community. Here is to many many more years to come."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Siadra Molaur -
Service Citation One Year -
"One year on this ship makes you part of the furniture. Here is to many many more years to come."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Siadra Molaur -
Service Citation 2+ Years -
"Two years on the Artemis and we name a cell in the prison wing after you as you must be insane. LOL... Thank you for being a great part of this community. Here is to many many more years to come."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Junior Grade Lwaxana Myles -
Service Citation 2+ Years -
It is said part of the ship, part of the crew. Myles left the sim for a time and has since rejoined us. However, that does mean he has not been part of this crazy community of ours. They first boarded the Artemis two years ago. Thank you for being a part of this community and here is to many many more years to come."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant T'Arel Madison -
Non Player Character Award -
"Beautifully crafted character and excellent writing with great attention to detail, even for being an NPC."
-Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn-
Lieutenant Vincent Zandrell -
Library Excellence Ribbon -
"Picking up a post where Zandrell leaves off is always such a pleasure. It is easy to see where things are going and how to get there. Zandrell finds a happy medium between giving others the spotlight and taking just a little for themselves. I am looking forward to seeing where this character goes in the future. Keep up the great work."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Sorine Kaida -
Creativity Award -
"Kaida approached us with an interesting idea for a side mission during the main one. That was to rescue a Tear of the Prophets. Truly a great idea for a Bajoran character. But, not only did this idea create an interesting facet to her character but it has generated a number of story ideas for the sim in general. This is the thing that this award was created for. People who are able to helm brainstorm ideas to keep the story interesting and fun to write. Thank you for all that you do on this sim."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Commander Mariko Tao -
Zefram Cochrane Medal of Exploration -
"I am using the battle scene fascet of this award for Mariko Tao. The XO led a team onto a Cardassian station and it was during this mission that they were able to deescalate the tension from combat to not only get safely off the station but acquire the target that they went there for as well. Truly well thought out and intense writing."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Christopher Blake -
Bronze Star -
"Blake not only makes their flying descriptive and interesting to read. But they make their character one that you want to follow, you want to see what happens to them. Above that they are engaged in the community that is the Artemis recently stepping into the 2XO shoes. I can think of no one better suited for this award."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Commander Mariko Tao - Ribbon of Committment -"I ask a lot of my XOs and Mariko excels at everything they are asked to do. From keeping a plot going to making sure everyone stays engaged to listening to my venting when things get a bit too much. I have come to not only rely on them "in game" but to rely on them in real life as well. As it has been said thank you for being a friend."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Sarah Graesyn - Outstanding Character Award -"Sarah Graesyn has only been with us for a short time. But, in that time they have become indespensible. From making sure the ship does not fly apart to instigating a shooting match with Cardassians. I never know what to expect from our engineer. Graesyn is an interesting and complex character that I look forward to reading about. I cannot wait to see what is in store for Graesyn and what is in store for the Artemis with Graesyn in the engine room."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Commander Mariko Tao - Outstanding Assistant Department Head Award -"It's not always easy to be on a sim for a while and then step into the XO position. Andrew moved seamlessly from CMO to XO. He has also been supportive of the new CMO, which is greatly appreciated."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Maya Canak - Outstanding Department Head Award -"Our good doctor has taken to their job as medical examiner like a duck takes to water. If you know her in real life you know why that analogy is so fitting. They have found interesting ways to not only evaluate the medical status of the crew, but to examine our perpatrators as well. The posts are interesting and filled with real world medical facts. It is the commitment to their department and the realism of the sim that embodies this award. Keep up the great work."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
Lieutenant Sorine Kaida - Character of the Year -"I asked Sorine to join the Artemis because I needed a Bajoran lol. Well not only did I get one, but I got a great one. The character is as complex as any we have seen. The way they balance their complexities of Bajoran culture with that of living on a starship is nothing short of amazing. Sorine Kaida exemplifies everything that is the Artemis sim. Thank you for your talent and your friendship in this community of ours."
-Captain Marc Kidd-
All Rise,
Captain Marc Kidd
Commanding Officer, USS Artemis
Starfleet Criminal Investigations Unit
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