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Obsidian Command...

...is a play-by-email starbase simulation, the headquarters of Obsidian Fleet.

Play-by-email? Simulation?

A writing game set in the Star Trek universe. You design a character and write from your character's perspective with a group of other writers, all doing the same thing. You can be anything from a high-ranking department head to a civilian child. All you have to do is love to write!

We're different because...

...we're focused on fun, friendships, and writing. We don't care for conflict, politics, or drama.

So how do I join?

Read our posts first - see 'Recent Posts' below. Then check out our bios to see what you'll need to design. Finally, click the 'Join' link above to become a member of our little community!

Welcome

ifo Obsidian Command is a Stardock-class starbase orbiting the second planet in the Loki star system. Home to the Obsidian Fleet Admiralty, the starbase is the headquarters of the Ninth Fleet. Under the command of Captain Jocelyn Sterling and Commander Robert Atherton, the station is assigned to the Independent Fleet Operations division of Obsidian Fleet.

We’re a huge facility - we repair starships, host conferences, scientific exchanges, diplomatic functions, important negotiations, and of course we’re a massive floating community. That last may well be the most important of all our functions.

In Character Realistic storylines, excellent characters and enjoyable plots are what we offer to all of our members! There’s also plenty of space to develop sub-plots, character development arcs, and additional storylines.

Out of Character Like the USS Cavalry - the sim on which we started - we continue to focus on the motto of ‘Friendship and Fun through Quality Community Roleplay’. We’re all here to sim, but we’re also here to make friends, and to have fun. After all, this is recreation, isn’t it?

Obsidian CommandHow do we sim? Obsidian Command uses Yahoo! Groups - one for posts and personal logs, and one for out-of-character discussion and chat. We work together through joint posting, not just for the fun of writing together, but also to get to know each other, and to have fun.

And to populate the background a little bit, our NPCs tell even more stories alongside our active characters.

So... I’m interested - how do I get involved? We have a number of excellent positions available, all offering their own unique challenges and rewards, so please feel free to have a look at the Manifest for something you'd like. And if you spot a position that strikes your fancy, go ahead and apply!

Captain Jocelyn Sterling
Commanding Officer
Obsidian Command

Commander Robert Atherton
Executive Officer
Obsidian Command