Welcome to the USS Cygnus!
Welcome aboard the USS Cygnus.
The U.S.S. Cygnus is a Nebula-class heavy cruiser, a proud veteran of Starfleet service, for over thirty years. Recently revitalized with a comprehensive refit, this legendary starship now boasts state-of-the-art systems and technology, making her as advanced and formidable today as she was when she first slipped from the shipyards. With cutting-edge upgrades to her shields, propulsion systems, sensor arrays and tactical systems, the Cygnus stands ready to face the unknown once more.
Often regarded as one of Starfleet's most versatile starship designs, the Nebula-class has earned its reputation as a true workhorse of the fleet. The Cygnus is no exception. Thanks to her modular and adaptable mission pod system, she can be quickly reconfigured to meet the needs of any assignment. Whether engaging in deep-space scientific exploration, conducting delicate diplomatic negotiations, performing anti-piracy operations, or offering humanitarian aid and disaster relief, the Cygnus has proven herself time and again. Her resilience and flexibility make her the perfect vessel for any challenge the galaxy presents.
Over the course of her illustrious career, the Cygnus has ventured into the uncharted regions of the galaxy, discovered new worlds, made first contact with numerous alien civilizations, and defended the Federation and her allies against numerous threats. Her storied past is marked by valor and dedication, and she remains a symbol of Starfleet's commitment to peace, exploration, and defense. Each mission the Cygnus has embarked on has brought her closer to fulfilling Starfleet's found vision of exploration, discovery, and peaceful coexistence.
Commanding this venerable starship is Captain Bane Plase, a seasoned officer known for his sharp strategic mind and unwavering dedication to the principles of the Federation. At his side stands Lieutenant Commander Temerant Bast, the Cygnus's First Officer, whose keen intellect and diplomatic expertise have proven invaluable in both peaceful and perilous encounters. They are supported by a crew handpicked from the finest that Starfleet has to offer, each one bringing their unique skills, courage, and determination to the mission at hand. Together, they embody the very spirit of Starfleet, striving for excellence in everything they do.
In recent years, the Federation has pulled back from galactic affairs, but that time is over. Now, Starfleet is once again looking outward, reestablishing its presence among the stars and renewing its quest for discovery. The U.S.S. Cygnus is at the forefront of this resurgence, ready to spearhead missions into the vast unknown. With renewed purpose, her crew stands prepared to take on the challenge of exploring strange new worlds, seeking out new life and new civilizations, and boldly going where no one has gone before.
As the galaxy continues to evolve and new challenges arise, the adventure aboard the U.S.S. Cygnus is far from over. Her next chapter is only the beginning, and she invites you to be a part of her journey. Join us on this epic voyage as we push the boundaries of knowledge, explore the farthest reaches of space, and uphold the ideals of the Federation.
The stars await - will you answer the call?
Latest News Items
» A Very Happy Holidays
Posted on 09 Dec 2023 @ 11:36pm by Captain Bane Plase in General News
Hello Officers and Crew of the Cygnus!
We just completed our mission, Outbreak, today. Congratulations! Finishing a mission on games such as this are a huge accomplishment. Each and every one of you deserve a pat on the back and special recognition for this achievement. We started this mission on September 5, 2022, and ended it on December 9, 2023, a mission of more than a year! I admit I was very surprised that it had been that long, but there was so much to do, so many stories to tell, and so much fun to be had.
We will go on Shoreleave now, and will remain on Shoreleave until after the holidays. Feel free to post to your hearts content on either the ship, or the space station, or even Bajor or one of the systems moons! The world is your oyster. After the holidays, we will start our next mission, Enigma Variations.
A response to a distress call throws the Cygnus into the Underworld of the Federation and possibly the deaths of tens of millions of Federations citizens and the destabilization of the entire Alpha Quadrant!
During a routine survey of local space, the crew of the starship Cygnus detect a distress call from an independent freighter travelling through Federation space. When responding to the distress call, the Cygnus detects something that is, at best illegal, and at worst, could result in the deaths of untold millions and the destabilization of the Alpha Quadrant.
Sounds ominous!
In other news, welcome back to Sam, formerly Lieutenant Commander Larsen. He is bringing aboard Lieutenant Commander Stovek, a Vulcan officer, fulfilling the role of Chief of Operations. Also welcome aboard new character, played by Sandy, Lieutenant (jg) Kaelyth Solmarr occupying the role of Assistant Chief Engineer, and finally, welcome aboard Steven, who will be playing Ensign James Aznable in the role of Tactical Officer.
Exciting times lay ahead for us, and I am thankful I get to experience it with each of you!
Steve
Capt Bane Plase, Commanding
» 2023 Off to a Great Start!
Posted on 17 Jan 2023 @ 5:02pm by Captain Bane Plase in General News
Greetings one and all!
As the title so indicates, 2023 is off to a great start for the cast and crew of the USS Cygnus. We have a very compelling mission going on with First Contact of a new species, there is a very interesting side-story in play with one of our characters having a mental breakdown and questioning his place on the ship and in Starfleet and the characters and players of the ship have come together, closer than friends and colleagues and fellow writers. We have become important in each others lives, and been there to lift each other up when needed. This sim and ship is strong, because of the strong storylines, because of the strong connections between the players, and because of you individually.
I do encourage everyone to log onto the site a few times a week to make sure you are seeing all of the updated joint posts you are involved in, and to ensure that you have not missed a post that has come out from one of our amazing authors. I have heard that the emails are not coming to some of yours email inboxes. From the technical side of things, everything looks exactly right as near as I can tell, so the best way to combat this is to get into the habit of simply logging in and taking a look around.
Finally, I wanted to let everyone know that we are always looking for new people to write with us. If you know someone that likes to write, likes to play Star Trek Online, likes Star Trek, or likes Science Fiction, point them to this site. The worst they can do is not come look.
I look forward to seeing more of what you all come up with. I've never been so lucky to be a part of a crew like each of you, and hope we can continue this for many, many years to come.
Steve Brown, Game Manager, USS Cygnus
» Cygnus: An Update
Posted on 09 Oct 2022 @ 1:12pm by Captain Bane Plase in General News
Hello everyone!
I had been sitting on this news item for a bit now, excited to send it out, then got busy and the time slipped away from me! Without further delay, I'd like to announce to each of you that just over a month after we went independent, we are going extremely strong. Just over a month into our new mission, and we are almost exactly to the halfway point in terms of published posting numbers that we were with our entire previous mission! Those are extremely strong numbers, and we haven't even left Deep Space 9 in story yet! With at least half a dozen more posts in different stages of completion in the pipe, this is turning out to be a record mission for the Cygnus. You should take incredible pride in that accomplishment. I know I personally feel the love, admiration, respect, and most importantly, the friendship from each of you. Without those qualities from you all, I know for certain the Cygnus would not be what it is. I've been writing Star Trek now for 22 years (almost a quarter century!) and I have never felt as good or as strongly towards a ship and as strongly towards the people that write with me to make this dream come alive a I do with each of you, and with the Cygnus.
Keep up the outstanding dedication to each other and outstanding writing, bringing this project we all work on to life (at least in our imaginations)!
» A New Dawn
Posted on 04 Sep 2022 @ 1:02am by Captain Bane Plase in Sim Announcement
They say the night is the darkest right before the dawn, and we have certainly seen our darkest night recently. However, today is A New Dawn, full of promise, full of hope, full of excitement and full of amazing and wonderful stories that each of us, together, will come up with and enjoy, together.
The New Dawn is bright, and the new day is here, this Fourth day of September, 2022. May the Cygnus last for years to come, with her crew, her people, her players boldly going where only our imagination dares take us.
All Hands, old and new, welcome aboard!
Latest Mission Posts
» Allegro for a CMO
Mission: Stranded
Posted on 07 Oct 2024 @ 7:10pm by Lieutenant Raviran Dattek-Winters & Captain Bane Plase
BROUGHT FORWARD:
Another medical cocktail was injected. This time, medication to help the blood bind oxygen more effectively, which would improve his oxygenation and optimize his breathing.
Nurse Rath watched the monitors intently, her heart pounding in her chest. The battle to save Temerant and Bast was far from over,…
» Sunny Days, Sweeping The Clouds Away
Mission: Stranded
Posted on 06 Oct 2024 @ 8:08am by Lieutenant Commander Stovek
Captain. Erik. Larsen.
The reality of that title was still sinking in; just over four months ago, Erik had left behind the friendships and professional relationships had cultivated on the Cygnus and had been promoted and placed in a command chair.
His assignment to the Science Outpost on Zeta Omega…
» Contact Lost
Mission: Stranded
Posted on 04 Oct 2024 @ 11:54pm by Captain Bane Plase
ON
OPS
Deep Space Nine
Today had been a slow day. So far, only nine vessels had requested docking clearance, and another twelve had requested departure. First Lieutenant Darkma had run the numbers in his head and came up with the figure that the clearances were down by 30% today.…
» Reporting back
Mission: Stranded
Posted on 04 Oct 2024 @ 9:20am by Captain Bane Plase & Lieutenant JG Lisald Vaat
ON
Bridge
USS Cygnus
Lisald gulped the air and swallowed, his throat sticking hard as he had done so. It had been since before the disaster occurred that he had any water.
Relatively young and fit, Vaat was not used to this sort of physical exertion. It would have likely…
» Adagio for a Symbiont
Mission: Stranded
Posted on 02 Oct 2024 @ 11:43pm by Lieutenant Commander Temerant Bast & Chief Warrant Officer Rommie Rath RN
Nurse Rath unfolded her medical tricorder, pulled out the wand, and ran it over the patient. It registered the commbadge, and identified the patient from it - a Trill male, 31 years of age. The symbiont was 167 years of age. The male host was showing evidence of blunt force…
Latest Personal Logs
» Sign-Off
Posted on 08 Dec 2023 @ 5:11pm by Lieutenant Commander Elodin Devan MD
Chief Medical Officer's Log, Supplemental.
This will be my final entry to the USS Cygnus, as I am taking an indefinite leave of absence from Starfleet. It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the primary physician for this fine crew. I leave them in the very capable…
» The Beginning of the End
Posted on 11 Nov 2023 @ 10:32pm by Captain Bane Plase
ON
Bane, sitting in the Aide's office of the Tashi of Antioch III, the one that had used to belong to Hadrea, one of the very first on this planet to die from the disease that he and his shipmates brought here, looking at report after report of The Great…