Welcome to the USS Astrea!

It is early 2389, approximately 18 months after the Romulan Star went supernova. The major superpowers of the Alpha and Beta quadrants have all but fallen. Starfleet still hasn’t recovered from one of its darker moments in history. There is still a ban on all synth research and the fleet is still regrouping after the Mars shipyard was destroyed in the synth attack. The USS Astrea was pulled out of retirement and among other updates, refitted with an early version of the slipstream drive. The Astrea’s official assignment is to patrol the Federation worlds along the Romulan neutral zone in the vicinity of the supernova’s impact. Starfleet’s official orders are to maintain security and order, and to ensure that Federation law is being complied with.

However, the Command Staff of the Astrea took their oaths before Starfleet lost its way, and they firmly believe that it will find its way back. Despite its primary mission of security, and its persistent message to stay out of Romulan affairs, the senior staff look for opportunities for their crew to provide humanitarian relief, engage in positive culture exchanges, and experience the wonders of science and exploration. This is not an easy task in the current political climate as there will be roadblocks, including rogue criminal activity, enemy forces gaining power, and internal conflicts within Starfleet.

Mission Status: Astrea is near Freecloud. Teams have been dispatched and are investigating both a threat of a potential biogenic weapon, as well as a lead on a possible missing Starfleet vessel. The crew is seeking to verify possible evidence that a Starfleet vessel that has been missing for nine years may located in the Alpha Doradus system, just outside of Federation Space. Unfortunately, if the information is correct, then the Pakleds are seeking to purchase what is left of this vessel and may be a step ahead of Astrea.

Meanwhile, Intelligence has been picking up increased activity from the Nausicaans, likely looking to take advantage of the vacuum created in the balance of powers in the Alpha and Beta quadrants. There is a potential that biological and chemical weapons may be in development. The USS Astrea is equipped with one of the more advanced science and medical departments since the last refit and they carry a Marine contingent; therefore, they are one of several ships tasked with monitoring the situation and respond as necessary.

We are always looking for fellow writers interested in taking their character(s) on a journey in this world by participating in mission assignments and developing their own stories and writing side stories and character developments pieces with other writers. A lot of the writers here keep a fairly fast pace, but we only ask that you be involved with a minimum of two posts per month, so there are opportunities to write a slower place if you choose.

We are an inclusive, LGBTQ friendly group and welcome all players 18 and older. Please join us on Discord to meet other players and learn more about the sim. We are a 2-2-2 18+ Sim in Theta Fleet.