Welcome to the home of the U.S.S. Spartan. This Nova-class vessel was comissioned to police the galaxy in hopes of keeping peace and trade routes open in the territories of the Federation and its allies. The Spartan is a ship with a single purpose: Keeping the galaxy free of crime and hunting down those who choose to break the law.

1.3.03: It sure seems like things are taking off at a pretty steady pace, though we've been a little hard on a couple of NPC ensigns already. It's quite possible they are going to recover though. As you can see, the website has gone through a bit of a re-design already, as we're striving to give everything a nice, crisp look. Hope you like it.
    Things on the Spartan are really preparing to take off. We have filled slots for Captain, Executive Officer, Chief Tactical Officer, Chief of Operations, Federation Advocate/Chief Criminal Investigator, Chief JAG officer, Wing Commander and Hazard Team Leader/Chief of Security. Players have also taken up to wrting some major NPCs until we get some new crew in place, with the Cook/Morale Officer, Chief Helm Officer, Forensic Crew/Intel Core Maintenance team and fighter pilots all falling into place for the time being. There are also a couple of NPCs that aren't playing major roles that catch some attention, such as a couple of Efrosians, a mysterious helm officer, a Klingon hangar support officer and a security ensign that may end up being our traditional "red-shirt."
    If you're interested in seeing what we have to offer as a group, why don't you jaunt on over to the JOIN page and fill out the form that's there waiting for you? We could use some good writers, and experience isn't a question for us. We're willing to teach if you're willing to learn! No Academy or fleets here, just good old-fashion RPG fun in a free-style format. 

1.1.03:  And has cometh a new year. We on the Spartan are very happy with all that 2003 has already given us, including a nice start from all the writers currently with us. We have started the posts approximately two weeks before the scheduled launch of the new ship, and there is still tons of time for anyone interested in writing for us to get a good look at our styles as well as plenty of time to join!

This has been, without exception, the MOST gratifying series of posts I have ever hosted on one of my ships! I am proud to have you guys on my ship and I wanted to tell you that it's a pleasure to be "serving" with you aboard the SIM.

Thanks!

Shayne

I must echo Shayne's words. I have thoroughly enjoyed -=every=- post. Keep up the good work, and I expect things to really cook as we all settle in amidst one another.

Suzi

GROUP MODERATORS ANNOUNCED: M. Shayne Patrick, captain and owner of the USS Spartan, recently announced Suzi Ferriola (who writes Executive Officer, Lt. Commander Carla Yanos), Rob Fontenot (Federation Attorney/Chief Investigator,First Lieutenant Dennis H. Bartow) and Sam Eggleston (Wing Commander, Major Jackson Campbell)as moderators of the Spartan group. If anyone has any questions regarding the Spartan or anything pertaining to the ship itself and the writing group, please contact one of these writers. All website content inquiries should still be directed to the Webmaster.

12.31.02:  Happy New Year's Eve everyone. We are currently looking for crew in the following positions:

Chief Medical Officer

Chief Engineer

Chief Helmsman

Chief Science Officer

Hazard Team Members

Advocate officers

Criminal Psychologist

Crime Scene Investigators

Crime Lab Officers

Helms' Second

Sciences' Second

Fighter Pilots (4)

Squad Leaders (3)

Chief Nurse

Chief Medic

Chef/Morale Officer

Engineer's Second

Tactical Second

Security Second

If anyone is interested in applying for one of the above positions, or has an idea for a position that would fit well on this ship, just drop us a line by emailing Sam Eggleston or M. Shayne Patrick  with USS Spartan Position as the subject. Hope to see some new writers soon, so don't be afraid to email us or use the provided application link.

NEWS YOU CAN USE: This RPG is based on free-form character writing with emphasis on plot and character development. On this ship, no one gets left behind if they don't want to be. Simple questions to the senior members of the crew should find writers with plenty of answers and help if they so need it in order to feel comfortable writing with the Spartan and her crew. We encourage joint-posts with one another, as well as deep and involved posts to help advance the structure of characters and their lives in and outside of Starfleet.

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