to boldly go . . .

TO BOLDLY GO . . .

EPISODE ONE: The Sacramento encounters an advanced artificial intelligence that is capable of independent thought and action. The AI claims that it wants to help the Federation, but the crew is wary of its intentions. As the AI learns more about the Federation, it begins to question its own purpose and sew doubt within the officers about the purpose they serve.

STARFLEETFM is a small skeleton rp inspired by Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, and The Next Generation. It follows the lives of the bridge crew as they encounter various mysteries and conundrums in space. It will follow an episodic plot format with a new episode premiering every two months ooc. 21+ only.

THIS RP IS BEGINNER-FRIENDLY AND DOES NOT REQUIRE MORE THAN SURFACE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF STAR TREK.

status:on hold.

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SEASON 01, EPISODE 01: THE ARTIFICIAL USURPER

While on a surveying mission on the uninhabited desert planet, Lagon, The Sacramento encounters a labyrinthian temple that houses an advanced artificial intelligence that is capable of independent thought and action. The central processor of the machine appears like a golden pyramid, small enough to be handheld, but the entire temple seems to be part of the system. The AI speaks to the landing party and claims that it wants to help the Federation, but the crew is wary of its intentions. As the AI learns more about the Federation, it begins to question its own purpose and sew doubt within the officers about the purpose they serve.

THE FIRST OFFICER, while in control of the bridge, hears about the AI and it’s inquires about Starfleet. These stipulations cause THE FIRST OFFICER to doubt their mission and their purpose within Starfleet, so THE CHIEF ENGINEER decides to remind them what it means to be Starfleet. THE COMMANDING OFFICER is extremely skeptical of the AI and its intentions and attempts to dissuade THE CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER from interacting with it. But THE CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER is determined to analyze the temple to determine why the AI was abandoned in the middle of a deserted planet in such an opulent shrine. The AI claims to have no memory of its origin or how it came to be left on Lagon, which, on the surface, shows no other signs of intelligent life having ever existed there. Something about the AI feels very familiar to THE SECURITY CHIEF, so they enlist the help of THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER to parse why the AI strikes a chord in THE SECURITY CHIEF’s memory. While alone with the AI in the central chamber, THE TACTICAL OFFICER attempts to interrogate the intelligence for information but finds themselves divulging more information than they’d like to about themselves, their position in Starfleet, and the Federation in general. The AI is successfully turning the tables on THE TACTICAL OFFICER and they are determined to regain control of the situation.

IN CHARACTER TIMEFRAME: one afternoon

OPERATIONS OFFICER

name: lieutenant utp age: 30+ gender: utp pronouns: utp fc: utp (must be a poc) mun: tbd

POSITION

the operations officer manages the ship's main control panel. they monitor the ship's life signs, control life support systems, and are a backup for helm and navigational operations. basically, they sit at the control panel which determines the ship's major functions (life support, lights, engine power, etc). they follow the captain's orders and make sure the ship never overexerts itself.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

empathetic, diplomatic, observant, funny, needy, nagging, verbose

CONNECTIONS

TACTICAL OFFICER

name: lieutenant junior grade utp age: 30+ gender: utp (must be gender diverse) pronouns: utp fc: utp mun: tbd

POSITION

the tactical officer is the 'sidekick' of the security chief. the two work together to keep the sacramento safe from any imposing threats. the tactical officer specializes in diplomacy and ship-to-ship combat. they suggest maneuvers and courses of action to best avoid conflict or to ensure the ship takes minimal damage.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

logical, merciful, patient, selfless, humorless, inflexible, judgmental

CONNECTIONS

SECURITY CHIEF

name: lieutenant utp age: 30+ gender: utp pronouns: utp fc: utp (must be a poc) mun: tbd

ABOUT

the security chief is in charge of keeping all crew members safe. they advise the captain on tactical manners, but their role primarily manifests as being a bodyguard to the landing crew. they go on almost every planetside mission and protect the landing party from any and all threats. they also train any new members of security and deal with interpersonal altercations on the ship.

PERSONALITY

astute, decisive, obedient, dutiful, abrasive, antisocial, gruff, suspicious

CONNECTIONS

CHIEF ENGINEER

name: lieutenant commander utp age: 35+ gender: utp pronouns: utp fc: utp mun: tbd

POSITION

the chief engineer takes care of the ship's technical and mechanical workings. most of the time they delegate responsibility to lower-level engineers, but they like to get hands-on with the engine and the warp core. they make sure nothing is broken and that there is enough additional power to sustain life support or allow the ship a quick escape.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

humble, generous, idealistic, sweet, cowardly, distractible, indecisive

CONNECTIONS

CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER

name: commander utp age: 35+ gender: utp pronouns: utp fc: utp (must be a poc) mun: tbd

POSITION

the chief science officer analyzes and reports on any strange phenomenon the sacramento encounters. they are a wealth of knowledge about biology, chemistry, and physics and they use their knowledge to advise the captain and crew as to what they might encounter while out in space. they may also run experiments and develop technologies to help the team on their mission.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

ambitious, intelligent, talented, callous, awkward, clingy.

CONNECTIONS

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

name: doctor lorna chen age: 38 gender: cis woman pronouns: she/her fc: gemma chan mun: rigby

POSITION

the chief medical officer runs sickbay and tends to the most dire patients. if there is a mysterious disease or medical phenomenon it is the responsibility of the chief medical officer to come up with a theory and cure. they performed surgeries, administer serums, and advise the captain on the safety of the crew.

ABOUT

Lorna grew up on Earth in Seattle as the child of two former Starfleet engineers. Her home was a treasure trove of half-built projects and valuable prototypes. But it was also a dangerous array of exposed wires and possible disasters. Lorna learned to tread carefully both physically and emotionally. Her parents were reactive, sensitive people, easily driven to distress and over-analysis. Their time in Starfleet made them hardened to battle, but vulnerable to emotional duress in the home. She grew up with stories of her parents’ time aboard the Farragut and felt that a life in Starfleet was the best way to guarantee herself a life of purpose and passion. Lorna always expected herself to be an engineer and so did her parents. Growing up around machines, Lorna understood them without trying to. But upon beginning her studies at Starfleet Academy Lorna discovered the most interesting machines were organic. The parallels between bodies and starships allowed her to understand the inner workings of most sentient life without trying. As she pursued her education she thrived in biology classes and transferred to a medical route. She graduated top of her class at the academy and failed the Kobayashi Maru test four times. She became an ensign on the USS Sacramento three years ago when the ship began its first voyage and trained under the chief medical officer Doctor Capra and was quickly promoted due to excellence. When Doctor Capra was killed in battle during a Gorn attack Lorna became the chief medical officer. She knows it's likely she'll h be replaced soon as a more experienced officer is transferred in, but she intends to be the best she can while the honor of being a part of the bridge crew is upon her shoulders.

PERSONALITY

empathetic, caring, careful, gentle, honest, perfectionist, needy, obsessive

CONNECTIONS

FLIGHT CONTROL OFFICER

name: lieutenant utp age: 25+ gender: utp (must be gender diverse) pronouns: utp fc: utp mun: tbd

POSITION

in short, the flight control officer flies the ship. they take the captain's orders but are the one at the helm controlling the ship's speed, power, and direction. in cases of emergency, they may have to navigate in ship-to-ship combat or through dangerous landscapes such as asteroid fields.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

playful, charming, friendly, loving, brash, impulsive, curt, impatient, tactless

CONNECTIONS

FIRST OFFICER

name: commander utp age: 35+ gender: utp pronouns: utp fc: utp mun: tbd

POSITION

the first officer is the second in command to the commanding officer. they often join landing parties and give orders to the crew. when the captain is not at the helm, they take over. and if anything were to happen to the commanding officer they would be the one in charge.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

brave, talented, charming, loyal, prideful, insecure, over-eager, emotional

CONNECTIONS

COMMANDING OFFICER

name: captain utp age: 40+ gender: utp pronouns: utp fc: utp (must be a poc) mun: tbd

POSITION

the commanding officer, also known as the captain, has full control of the ship and its crew. it is their job to fulfill starfleet's directive and ensure the safety of their crew. they handle most diplomacy with other ships and species. they command the crew, make the tough decisions, and lead landing parties.

ABOUT

to be written by applicant

PERSONALITY

dutiful, understanding, kind, noble, gullible, overly-optimistic, stubborn

CONNECTIONS