Difference between pages "USS Columbia Command Crew" and "Guide:USS Columbia"

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The USS Columbia is an ongoing open sandbox for members of Bravo Fleet. Open to everyone holding the fleet rank of midshipman and above, this space is meant to provide people with an opportunity to write character development stories and organic plots without relying on direct game manager intervention like a traditional RPG.

Set on board a Galaxy-class starship, the Columbia provides members with the full writing flavour in an environment similar to Star Trek: Lower Decks. It focuses primarily on the lower decks characters set in the departments of command, engineering, operations, security/tactical, science and medical.

Unlike SBB and Avalon, this sandbox allows members to collaborate with other members in a set time to complete a sub-storyline/plot within a main mission arc.

Before you proceed, please read the USS Columbia Rules.

Initial Character Creation and Joining

Any Bravo Fleet member with the rank of midshipman or up can join the USS Columbia.

Everyone’s Character Rank will be Ensign. Like on the USS Cerritos, the Senior Staff of the USS Columbia are only around for cameos (usually at the start of a mission, maybe introducing a twist in the middle and possibly at the end to wrap things up). They are NPCs with their set guidelines.

You need to create a full biography for your character, as this allows other members to understand your character before you collaborate. You should create a character on the BFMS, set it to Story Mode and assign it to USS Columbia. Then click here to fill out the application. The character biography should be complete (though you can still expand and develop it further later), and your application does not require a sample post.

What to write and how

For each mission, ideas for each department will be shared for members to explore with others. One mission will last for two months OOC. During this time, members will engage with the plot. This means that any stories covered would contribute to the overall mission. If a story isn’t completed, the mission will not be paused; the sandbox will move on to the next mission.

The Columbia staff will create a mission every two months OOC. You can directly post in this mission, on your own or with others. Requesting a joint post with someone before you start the post is considered polite, so reach out on Discord.

Remember that Columbia’s content is also restricted to 111 on the RPG Ratings scale in accordance with our Content Policy.

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-== Romen Corbin ==
+The '''[[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]''' is an ongoing open sandbox for members of Bravo Fleet. Open to everyone holding the fleet rank of midshipman and above, this space is meant to provide people with an opportunity to write character development stories and organic plots without relying on direct game manager intervention like a traditional RPG.
-{{Character
-| image =
-[[File:Corbin.png|center]]
-| name = Romen Corbin
-| fullname =
-| placeoforigin = Betazed
-| species = Betazoid
-| gender = Male
-| dateofbirth = 10th August, 2352
-| dateofdeath =
-| age = 49
-| height = 5′ 9″
-| weight = 172 lbs
-| hair = Blonde
-| eyes = Blue
-| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
-| rank = [[File:CaptainRed2400.png|center]]<center><small>Captain</small></center>
-| posting = [[USS Columbia]]
-| position = Commanding Officer
-}}
-'''Romen Corbin''' is a distinguished Starfleet captain with a tenure of over a decade. His last command was the [[USS Shackleton (NCC-79321)|USS ''Shackleton'' (NCC-79321)]].
-Although initially trained as a counsellor, he transitioned to the command track early in his career. Corbin is a highly skilled and professional individual who holds his crew to the highest standards. He is a well-rounded officer with exceptional diplomatic abilities. His also known to have some obsessions, this includes ensuring that every room he enters he inspects it to ensure it is kept clean and that everyone serving is looking smart and presentable. He is known to send anyone back to their quarters to get themselves sorted if they are not looking the "''part''."
+Set on board a Galaxy-class starship, the Columbia provides members with the full writing flavour in an environment similar to Star Trek: Lower Decks. It focuses primarily on the lower decks characters set in the departments of command, engineering, operations, security/tactical, science and medical.
-He takes great pride in being a father to two children, both of whom are currently in their early 20s and undergoing training to become esteemed Starfleet officers. He is known to boast about them and their accomplishments. Corbin's wife, who holds a prominent position as the head of one of Betazed's distinguished houses, resides on Betazed. When she visits, he goes over the top in providing the VIP treatment to her and the rest of their family.
+Unlike SBB and Avalon, this sandbox allows members to collaborate with other members in a set time to complete a sub-storyline/plot within a main mission arc.
-=== Corbin In-Play ===
+Before you proceed, please read the [[Guide: USS Columbia Rules|USS Columbia Rules]].
-* As a NPC, rarely would he be interacting with every single member of his crew.  As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
+== Initial Character Creation and Joining ==
-* Corbin has commanded the ''Columbia'' for over a year now. The ''Columbia'' is his biggest command to date.
+Any Bravo Fleet member with the rank of midshipman or up can join the USS Columbia.
-* Though Corbin is keen on keeping the ''Columbia'' as tidy as possible and being one of the finest ships in the fleet, he does care deeply for his crew. Being a father of two twenty year olds, he is keen for those who have joined his crew as junior officers to progress well.
+Everyone’s Character Rank will be Ensign. Like on the USS ''Cerritos'', the [[USS Columbia Command Crew|Senior Staff]] of the USS ''Columbia'' are only around for cameos (usually at the start of a mission, maybe introducing a twist in the middle and possibly at the end to wrap things up). They are NPCs with their set guidelines.
+You need to create a full biography for your character, as this allows other members to understand your character before you collaborate. You should create a character on the BFMS, set it to Story Mode and assign it to USS Columbia. Then [https://bravofleet.com/apply?cmd=86162 click here] to fill out the application. The character biography should be complete (though you can still expand and develop it further later), and your application does not require a sample post.
+== What to write and how ==
+For each mission, ideas for each department will be shared for members to explore with others. One mission will last for two months OOC. During this time, members will engage with the plot. This means that any stories covered would contribute to the overall mission. If a story isn’t completed, the mission will not be paused; the sandbox will move on to the next mission.
+The Columbia staff will create a mission every two months OOC. You can directly post in this mission, on your own or with others. Requesting a joint post with someone before you start the post is considered polite, so reach out on Discord.
+Remember that ''Columbia’s'' content is also restricted to 111 on the RPG Ratings scale in accordance with our [[Content Policy]].