New: USS Edison (free, open-ended, email, human, space, rpg, abstract)

From: donotreply@pbm.com (PBM List Autoposter)

Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2004 08:13:06 +0000

Name:		USS Edison
Costs:		none
URL:		http://www.ussedison.org
Email:		jointheussedison@yahoo.com
Frequency:	one per week
Type:		Star Trek PBEM RPG
Last-Update:	2004Jan30
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, human, space, rpg, abstract

Description:

We're looking for a few good players!

Join the diversely manned USS EDISON NCC 75159 (part of Tangofleet PBEM
RPG, 7th Expeditionary Group, Division 4) on her voyages in and around the
Romulan neutral zone, Phi Virginis Sector. Experience suggested,
Creativity required! For further information email

jointheussedison@yahoo.com

or visit the web page at

www.ussedision.org.

A few of the positions available (the whole list may be viewed on the web
page):

Command:
Captain John Warner
First Officer Commander S'Lek
Second Officer Lieutenant Commander Ambler Furry
Strategic Operations Officer Lieutenant junior grade Alexander Richardson

Available positions in Command:

We are looking for personnel in the following positions:

Quartermaster Non-Commissioned Officer-The Quartermaster trains
Supervises crewmen in bridge operations, repairs, and protocols and sets
the agenda for instruction in general ship and starbase operations for the
Boatswain's Mate; maintains the ship's log, the ship's clock, and watch
and duty assignments for all bridge personnel; may assume any bridge (i.e.
CONN) or Operations role (i.e. transporter) as required. Min. rank:
crewman
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Captain's Yeoman Non-Commissioned Officer-
The Captain�s Yeoman position is for NCOs who wish to continue as
administrators. It is technically a non-Mate position. Use of this
position is completely at the discretion of the Commanding Officer. File
work, and sensitive message transport are but two examples of the Yeoman�s
possible duties. Min. rank: crewman

CONN Department:
Chief CONN Officer (acting) Ensign Daniel Terry

Available positions in CONN:

We are looking for personnel in the following positions:

CONN Officers Commissioned Officer or Non-Commissioned Officer-
Originally known as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two
jobs, navigation and flight control. A CONN Officer must always be present
on the bridge of a starship, and every vessel has a number of CONN
Officers to allow shift rotations. She or he plots courses, supervises the
computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship
manually when needed. CONN Officers report to the Chief CONN Officer
(acting). Min. rank: Ensign, Petty Officer 1st class, Warrant Officer

Shuttle pilots Commissioned Officer or Non-Commissioned Officer-
All small spacecrafts aboard a starship or Starbase (Shuttles, Runabouts,
Captain's yacht etc.) are flown by Shuttle Pilots. This is often the
proving ground for new CONN Officers until they earn a berth on a
starship. Her or his direct superior is the CONN Officer. If the Vessel
has a Flight Deck, Shuttle Pilots are in the Flight Deck detachment, under
the command of the Wing Commander, otherwise they are Bridge Staff, under
the Command of the CONN Department. Min. rank: Ensign, crewman, Warrant
Officer

Flight Deck 27th Tactical Fighter Wing:
Wing Commander Lieutenant Commander Ambler Furry
Assistant Wing Commander Lieutenant junior grade Robert Park

Available positions in the 27th Tactical Fighter Wing:

We are looking for personnel in the following positions:

Fighter Pilots Commissioned Officer or Non-Commissioned Officer-
Specialized pilot, trained in all areas of fighter combat. Also familiar
with standard shuttles and runabouts. Answers to Asst. Squadron Leader.
May be held by any Marine or Naval Officer, and by suitably rated NCO's.
Due to the nature of this position, Marine and/or Naval personnel can
perform this role. Min. rank: 2nd Lieutenant, Ensign, Staff Sergeant,
Petty Officer 1st Class, Warrant Officer

Fighter Weapons Specialists Non-Commissioned Officer-
Reports to the Asst. Squadron Leader and is responsible for the fighter
craft and auxiliary craft weapons systems, and torpedo and probe
inventories. Min. rank: crewman

Flight Chief Non-Commissioned Officer-
The Flight Sergeant/Chief is the senior most enlisted marine/naval NCO in
the detachment. It is the Flight Sergeant/Chief responsibility to liaise
with the Wing and Assistant Wing Commander in respects to all enlisted
personnel and ensure all enlisted officers follow the orders of the
officers placed in command of them. The Flight Sergeant/Chief must ensure
that all enlisted personnel are trained fully to meet the requirements of
the Wing. Maintains communications with the Chief of the Boat, and ensures
that all Officers and NCO in the Wing perform to proper protocol.
The Flight Sergeant/Chief� is able to act as Wing Commander or Assistant
Wing Commander in the absence of a superior member of the Flightier
Detachment.
Due to the nature of this position, Marine and/or Naval personnel can
perform this role. Min. rank: Staff Sergeant/ Petty Officer 1st Class

Squadron Leader Commissioned Officer or Non-Commissioned Officer-
The Officer or high rated NCO in command of the Squadron below him or her.
Required to lead and command the Squadron in and out of combat. Provides
training for the Squadron both physically and mentally as well as
maintains order and discipline. Reports to the Wing and Asst. Wing
Commander.
Due to the nature of this position, Marine and/or Naval personnel can
perform this role. Min. Rank: 2nd Lieutenant, Ensign, Staff Sergeant,
Petty Officer 1st Class, Warrant Officer.

Assistant Squadron Leader Commissioned Officer or Non-Commissioned Officer-
Asst. to the Squadron Leader, responsible for overseeing the implementing
of orders from the Squadron Leader.� May be held by any Marine or Naval
NCO rate.

The above descriptions were developed from the original work of Tom
Monterey, Tango fleet, and taken from their web page at www.tangofleet.org
and www.geocities.com/SBTango/duties.htm.

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