RT2510- CINCSF Report

CINCSF Report

Dear Delegates, fellow players,

The past six months have been both busy and rewarding for our Club.

We have seen the continued growth of the USS CIRCE, which has established itself as one of our flagships. While overall posting numbers have dipped (something expected during the end of the school year and the summer season) the USS RANGER has held steady following its recent crew changes. Overall, both units are in good health.

Recruiting efforts have borne fruit, bringing in both new and returning players. Their fresh energy, new ideas, and even a touch of nostalgia have strengthened our community. We also celebrated the graduation of the first ALB classroom in many years — a fantastic achievement that we hope will be the first of many.

Our newest unit, the USS SAGAN, has launched and begun its maiden mission with a diverse crew of veterans and newcomers. At the same time, we are studying the feasibility of opening another unit with a different philosophy, designed to appeal to both long-standing and brand-new members.

Meanwhile, Free Threads continue to thrive, offering players a creative outlet outside of mission structure. The USS NORMANDY also maintains steady monthly activity. Its timeline has proven especially valuable, both as a tool for advancing the Cardassian conflict arc and as a relaxed environment for spontaneous storytelling.

Looking ahead, the next six months will focus on consolidating our units and experimenting with mission pacing. While large, complex stories are part of our tradition, shorter and more agile missions may help refresh energy and morale, providing a change of rhythm that benefits writers and units alike.

We also have an ongoing effort to update and expand the ASR History, last formally revised in 2015–2018. Many developments since then need to be defined and incorporated, such as the Federation entry of the Ferengi Alliance around 2425, which has direct relevance to the current Cardassian conflict with the Shard, involving the Breen. This living history will give us richer context for our missions and worldbuilding and everyone is invited to join us in the sig-history Special Interest Group.

Updating the BOI documentation remains a major task. Some areas are already being refreshed, but others —such as Alien Assessment pages, new technologies, and the shifting landscape of galactic politics— still need attention. This is slow, detailed work, but vital to keeping our shared universe vibrant and coherent.

Finally, COMPA has done an excellent job publicizing the Club through social networks and other channels. That said, the workload is significant, and an assistant in this area would be very welcome.

That concludes my report on the last six months. Thank you for your continued dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Respectfully submitted,
David S. de Lis, CINCSF and Chair