U.S.S. McNealy ((Star Trek Inspired OC RP! All Welcome, Still building!))

[Cal1496]

U.S.S. McNealy





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OOC

Character Profiles



Dramatis Personae

Commanding Officer - Captain James Varcoe
Executive Officer -  Commander Vel Nor'a
Counselor - Lieutenant Jeela Lurae
Chief Engineer - Lt. Commander Othossan Th'vyvoss
Chief Medical Officer - Lt Commander Jennifer Reano
Chief of Security - Lieutenant Lina Vitale
Chief Science Officer - Lieutenant Adnan Tek
Science Officer - Lieutenant Junior Grade Jonathan Evers
Operations Officer -Ensign Alison Vickers
Conn Officer - Ensign Anjohl Fuliar

[Cal1496]

Premise

So this RP will take place within the  Star Trek Universe as presented in the tv series and films.  The only ones which do not apply are the two most recent films as the RP will be taking place in the stock universe in the year 2382.  Which is seven years after the Dominion War, four years after Voyager got back and three since Shinzon made his attack on the Federation. 

This has all resulted in the Federation being at there height of influence and power.  Every serious contending state was near crushed in the Dominion war, and the Romulan's are still dealing with the fall out of the Senate being murdered.  That being said, while no single outside power could hope to contend with the Federation, it doesn't mean there isn't a lack of work.  Outside the Federation things are far more chaotic, and the security of her boarders have become top priority.

McNealy is Norway Class vessel that while technically is a destroyer, is built more in mind with diplomacy and scientific study than military presence.  She is however still a tough ship, and very reliable.  I have not included a specific set of specks as many are very different with which room is which and I don't want to be limited too how many rooms of things I can have because of a text book made in 2008.

While this RP is within the Star Trek universe, I not a Canon Nazi.  I do not expect players to know every single thing there to know about this universe, nor to be able to speak the insane techno-bable common to certain situations.  General knowledge will be required for certain rolls, but if you watch a few episodes you can get the gist of things.

The characters I want first filled out are the Senior Staff of the McNealy.  Those spots are at the top of this thread, and some rolls have flexible ranks others do not.  Player preference for those that do.  Feel free to have almost any race as your choice, just no Shapeshifters...Cause they suck :P

The first part of the RP will take place on Jupiter Station, where the characters will all be reporting for duty.  Get to know each others will take place and then our first mission will come in.  Past relationships can be present, just everyone clear it with each other. 

Links to the other threads are located at the first post, please feel free to ask any questions.  Still building so please bare with me.

[Tackyhillbilly]

I guess I'll volunteer. Probably as an unjoined Trill. While by far my favorite race is the Cardassians (sorry, but DS9 was my favorite of the series), they aren't likely to show up on a bridge.

[Cal1496]

I wouldn't be directly opposed to a Cardassian character Tack.  If they were a rather young officer, no direct servicce during the war.  An ensign would be perfectly appropriate

[Tackyhillbilly]

Could we stretch it a bit to Lt.? I had my eye on the Science Officer spot.

[Cal1496]

Bustin' meh balls Tack, bustin' meh balls...Fine.  But they're junior grade! lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

Great. I'll do up a character sheet.

[Kadigan]

I'd like to throw my hat in for the Engineer post.

Also, on the Cardassian thing, the most recent TNG novels have a Glinn (I believe equivalent of Ensign or LT) serving on the Enterprise as part of an interplanetary exchange.

[Tackyhillbilly]

Glinn was closer to commander or Lt. Commander. They were usually First Officers and the like.

[Cal1496]

Engineer post is pending your profile, and ya the Interplanetary exchange was more senior officers.  Like when Riker went on the Klingon vessel.

Also too folks, I have not read any of the books, so for purposes of canon we'll stick with television and movies...Even though most of the movies are frakking awful lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

I haven't read most of the books. And not all the movies are awful!

[Cal1496]

Most!  I said most are awful.  There are some exception's.  Khan and First Contact were good, and  I don't care what people say, I liked Nemesis lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

I liked the Voyage Home on top of those. Also, while I can't say The Final Frontier was good, it is a guilty pleasure. It is a mess in an awesome cheesy way. Also "What does god need with a Starship" is a fantastic line.

[Blinkin]

Damn, I was going to ask about an unblended trill... it's the spots. lol

Would there be a problem with a male playing a female?

As I'm not, nor have I ever been into the tech of trek, I'll ask for a non-technical slot, although not sure what yet, and always open to past/present relationships with another character.

[Tackyhillbilly]

I'm not being an unblended Trill, going with a Cardassian. Likely one from the DMZ. While there is a lot of discussion of the Federation citizens who got the choice of being part of the Cardassian Union or resettlement (and the Maquis it lead to), there were Cardassians in the same boat.

[Cal1496]

I have no problem with a male player having female character or any alteration of that.  And maybe consider The Chief Medical Officer Blinkin?  TV show medical knowledge would be more than enough to pass lol

And Tack, far as most people are concerned, only good Cardassian is a dead one lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

Well, yes. But Lt. Adan Tek is here to prove how racist that is!

[ShadowFox89]

 Color me interested with a female Romulan officer, security chief.

[Cal1496]

Ugggg, Romulan's are like the only race I kinda wanted to keep off the crew lol 

While the Empire is servery weakened, they were and still are so xenophobic I don't think they would let Starfleet qualified assets just start slipping away.  I mean the Senate was killed, not the Tal Shiar :P

That all being said, you make a good enough history up and I'll consider it.

[TheEmptyCell]

Thinking perhaps a young, hot-headed male Bajoran conn officer, atheist since the Dominion Wars. Gonna ponder on it.

[Cal1496]

If he is a damn good pilot he is hired! lol

Oh...And is okay working with a filthy Cardie  >:)

Sorry Tack, Cardassian's will always be getting the stick within this OOC

[Tackyhillbilly]

To be fair, the Cardassians are just about as prolific about not letting assets get away. However, they don't have quite the same superiority complex as the Romulans.

And oh dear, a Bajoran. Poor Adnan.

[Cal1496]

I agree that Cardassian's WERE as prolific, but being on the losing side of the biggest war like ever has made it that they have like zero pull in this universe now.  I mean after the Occupation they were all, "Okay we we fucked up but, fuck you cause we can still fuck you up."  After the Dominion War it was way more "We're...We're so sorry...Please don't kill any more of us."

And like I said in the PM Tack, while I personally believe every disgusting Cardie should be dragged before a Bajoran shooting squad and set then on fire as a cruel joke, James does not.  Racial discrimination and bigotry will not be tolerated on McNealy.

[Tackyhillbilly]

Eh, I seriously doubt that has ruined the Order... largely because one of the few books I consider canon is "A Stitch in Time." (It was written by Andrew Robinson, the actor who played Garak, and he has said most of the book was him forming the character of Garak, and the stuff in it played a huge role in his portrayal of him). But a valid point nevertheless.

Also, no shooting Garak. He's awesome.

[Blinkin]

Welp, I applied for a female Trill(unblended)  Executive Officer... and we'll see how it goes. Open to work with other players to develop a background connection of some kind to add spice to things.

As much as I hate to say it, I can't see the Federation jumping at the chance to put a romulan officer on a federation starship. They may not be enemies at the moment, but it took decades before a Klingon was seen on a starship and he was adopted by humans as a child.

There are presidence for a half-romulan in the past, but again, she was adopted by vulcans at a relatively young age.

It's just been too close in time for a romulan to appear without an amazing backstory that explained how a romulan  got from an emeny combatant to the command staff of a federation vessel. I'll buy the cardassian as a defeated and potentially useful information source after the war... a sort of pilot program, but romulan is a harder sell for me, personally.

[RedEve]

Been wanting to try another Trek game since Starbase Tesla.

One question though, how do you see this game in terms of its focus?
Is it purely plot-driven? Is there room for smut? What balance would you hope to achieve between the two?

[ShadowFox89]

Ugggg, Romulan's are like the only race I kinda wanted to keep off the crew lol 

While the Empire is servery weakened, they were and still are so xenophobic I don't think they would let Starfleet qualified assets just start slipping away.  I mean the Senate was killed, not the Tal Shiar :P

That all being said, you make a good enough history up and I'll consider it.

Sorry, meant Vulcan. That's what I get for posting while tired.

[Cal1496]

Oh, Vulcan? No problem with that at all, send a profile when ya can.

And Eve, that I am leaving very much up to the players on how much smut they want.  I will be driving the plot with missions and such,  but if you all wanna bang like rabbits in your down time, then go ahead lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

Hey, a question. Is the McNeely a newly commissioned ship, with a new crew to handle her, or have we been going where no man has gone before for quite some time?

[Cal1496]

McNealy is at Jupiter Station for refit.  Update her systems, get some polish on her and turn over a new crew.  Captain Varcoe well knows that his ship is a stepping stone for many an officer to gain some real experience and move onto bigger fish in there career.  He personally has no problem with his almost two year turn over rate, so young and new officers coming onto his crew is not that big a deal.

I want also say that I will be claiming the Chief Medical Officer.  Was just thinking today that having two characters to work with might do some good.  I will likely get the first post up tonight, then pick away at the rest of Varcoe's history and then the Chief Medical Officer's.

Alright everyone?

Dismissed :P

[ShadowFox89]

What is the Nealys primary mission? Patrol duty?

[Tackyhillbilly]

Our continuing mission:
To explore strange new worlds...
To seek out new life; new civilizations...
To boldly go where no one has gone before!

[Cal1496]

Our continuing mission:
To explore strange new worlds...
To seek out new life; new civilizations...
To boldly go where no one has gone before!

Obviously that...

But on a more specific level, our first mission will be to head to Deep Space 9, pick up some precious cargo, then head all the way to Deep Space 3 with it.  And that kids is all you need to know for now  >:)

[RedEve]

What would the background of the junior officers be?

Are they hotshots on the fast track to a great career?

Just whatever the academy churns out?

Or do they also have some fuck-ups (who haven't been washed out because they might show some promise one way or another)?

[Cal1496]

Probably at least one from all three of those to be honest lol I mean the fact is that not every Captain can hand pick there crew, sometimes you get what you get. Same goes for young officers,  you get assignments sometimes that are not so glamorous.

Anyone coming the McNealy though will know they will have a good chance to advance afterwards though,  in certain circle's anyway.  If your character is a puritan they might not be so happy about the post though.

[RedEve]

Okay, I was thinking of a junior officer who had gotten in a bit of trouble in her previous posting.

[RedEve]

BTW, your CS question to link to a post you are proud of is not an easy one.

Most of my writing ends in the frustration of not having achieved my aimed quality. :P

[RedEve]

Sent you a CS, BTW. :)

[Cal1496]

BTW, your CS question to link to a post you are proud of is not an easy one.

Most of my writing ends in the frustration of not having achieved my aimed quality. :P

Well I pride myself in asking the tough questions.  And your under achievements put to shame a lot of other writers.

[Blinkin]

For gits and shiggles...

Wanted:

Upwardly moving, confident and affectionate trill female XO ISO SHM (Single Humanoid Male) for shipboard romance. Applicants must be able to accept commands on duty and give orders off duty or have exceptionally talented organs of some specification for potential inter-speciescooperation and inter-galactic relations. Inquire with Bema Duers, Jupiter 2. Excitement, travel and backrubs garrenteed.

lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

You are limited to the Captain, and Adnan, girl.

[Cal1496]

We still need a Conn Officer!  Could be at least one more guy.

And I suppose this is an important message, but if the entire senior staff is filled than people will be allowed to apply for Junior Officer positions and Crewmen spots.  Still be a part of the RP...But ya gotta take orders lol

[Blinkin]

Oh, she couldn't take advantage of a lowly LT(jg), it wouldn't be sporting. ;) lol It just wouldn't be fair to ruin his promotion potential like that.

[Tackyhillbilly]

Oh, she couldn't take advantage of a lowly LT(jg), it wouldn't be sporting. ;) lol It just wouldn't be fair to ruin his promotion potential like that.

Well then... you are limited to the Captain Girl.

[TheEmptyCell]

Conn Officer CS sent.

[Cal1496]

So we have lost a our Chief Engineer, so looking for another one of those, and as well I open to having some none bridge staff.

Come on in folks!

[summoner2183]

Are you guys still looking for players?

[RedEve]

Our GM just advertised for a new Chief Engineer. So yes!  :-)

[summoner2183]

Besides Chief Engineer, what positions are still available?

[Blinkin]

Pretty much any non-department head position. So, assistant department heads, pee-on's, grunts, chiefs, and custodial positions. ;)

[Cal1496]

Pretty much any non-department head position. So, assistant department heads, pee-on's, grunts, chiefs, and custodial positions. ;)

Sums it up pretty well.  With all the main positions except Chief Engineer filled, you got the run of the ship.  Not gunna be the boss of anything, but I'll always make it that there is something for your character to do.

[Tackyhillbilly]

Oooooh! Make him eat those words! Play... a Barber! Or a Plumber!

[Blinkin]

hey, there's several scientific and medical sub-departments as well as a number of engineering specialities to choose from.  He could play a Horta geologist... "Taste like a combination of granit with hints of cobalt... belch... very rich..."

[Angel Fire]

It has been a while since I played a Star Trek game.  I have a few old characters running around that have been collecting dust since just past the turn of the century.

Since this is after the Dominion War, I have a very good feeling that a Ship's Counselor could be needed.  Would anyone object to having one?  If not, than I can rehash some of my older characters in junior positions if y'all can have me.

[summoner2183]

Alright... do we setup a profile or something?

[Blinkin]

Find a copy of the character sheet in the character profiles in the first post of this thread. Fill it out and PM it to Kal. He'll go over it and approve.

[Tackyhillbilly]

Oh Dear. A counsellor? It is hard to say who would be the most distressing person on board for her.

[Cal1496]

The only one who would object to a Councilor is the Captain lol  So there is already a Professional Diplomat in the works, so a Couciler coming aboard at DS9 would also not be out of the realm of possibility either.  All this of course being ordered by Star Fleet Command to the absolute hate and loathing of James  ;)

And yes, if you look at the first post of this thread there is a link to Character Profile's.  The profile skeleton is there.

Edit:  And ya, just listen to Blinkin.  Why I even bother sometimes :P

[Tackyhillbilly]

That's the mark of a good First Officer!

The mark of a good Science Officer is to be rather subtly sarcastic, while at the same time helping the Captain grow.

[Cal1496]

I see your logic and refute it!

James does not need to grow.  And no amount of competent officers and councilor's can make him!

[Tackyhillbilly]

Adnan: "Of course sir. You can have Ice Cream for dinner of you want."

[Angel Fire]

The only one who would object to a Councilor is the Captain lol  So there is already a Professional Diplomat in the works, so a Couciler coming aboard at DS9 would also not be out of the realm of possibility either.  All this of course being ordered by Star Fleet Command to the absolute hate and loathing of James  ;)

Sweet!  Time to bring back my very first character that I ever played (I tried her here on E in another Star Trek RP but that fizzled out).  I am sure that you will like her!  I'll PM her to you as soon as I adjust the bio to the McNealy's scheme.

[Blinkin]

Let Bema catch him alone at the wrong time and she'll make him grow... *wicked grins*

And yes, a good XO anticipatees the needs of her captain. ;)

[Tackyhillbilly]

Also, I am considering a second character. Ideas right now are a Joined Trill, or a Human and/or Vulcan action girl to fill out security.

[Blinkin]

Hmmm... two trill on one ship... lol

[Tackyhillbilly]

Trill are important members of the Federation!

[Cal1496]

Better eighty Trill than one Cardie...  :-X

And hold off till DS9 for second characters folks.  Maybe even DS3

[Tackyhillbilly]

Mhmm. Just thinking about it.

[summoner2183]

Wanted to make a Stellar Cartographer or Xenobiologist, but not sure of the suitable rank assigned.

[Tackyhillbilly]

Ensign or Lt jg. You'd outrank Adnan otherwise.

[summoner2183]

I see... :D Thanks.

[Cal1496]

Ensign or Lieutenant jg would be suitable.  Depending on how you want to play there age and personal history.

And Tack, I'd say go with the badass Vulcan.  Would be so cool to her just walk into a room and pinch pince a dude.  Then snap his neck! dun, dun, dun!

Edit: Why do I even bother!

[Tackyhillbilly]

Also, I should mention. Adnan is a High Energy Physicist. That has a fair bit of overlap with Stellar Cartography. Xenobiology/Archaeology are weaker areas. Both are fine, but they lend themselves to very different storylines.

[summoner2183]

Coool. :D

[Tackyhillbilly]

Oh god, the Counsellor is Bajoran.

Also... 32 is a really, really old Lt. Jg. In the current Navy, you are promoted out of O-2 (Lt. JG) in 2 years of service at grade (3.5 years of service total) automatically, unless you commit a court martiable offense.

[Angel Fire]

Yes, Jeela is Bajoran but she spent most of her life on Earth after she reached 10 years old *Smiles*.  She is not a true Bajoran in the sense of the word.  She does know Human customs... especially since her adopted family is human after all.

[Blinkin]

Wartime speeds up that rate usually. A lot of NCO's ended up with mid-range officer ranks before the end of WWII. The Dom war was probably on par, relatively speaking. Bema went from an LT (jg) to commanding a ship during the war.