All News
It's that time again...
Happy anniversary, Independence Fleet!
The Most Important 24th Anniversary in the Universe
And congratulations to our latest Hall of Fame inductees!
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Sat Jul 5th, 2025 @ 12:51am
Category: General News
Today is Independence Fleet's 23rd Anniversary
Congratulations to all fleet members today!
Happy 23rd Anniversary, Independence Fleet
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Thu Jul 4th, 2024 @ 4:59pm
Category: General News
New Crewmember
Please help me welcome our new Ops Officer, Lt (jg) Leo Pendragon. For story purposes, we'll assume that he was onboard since the beginning of the mission.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Wed Apr 10th, 2024 @ 7:01pm
Category: General News
Crew Changes
All,
Please welcome two new crewmembers:
Lieutenant JG Aevum Divus, our new Counselor
Lieutenant JG J.B. Dersch, our new Chief Operations Officer (his character of Master Chief Petty Officer Chris Townsend is hereby retired)
-Capt. Spargue
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Wed Aug 30th, 2023 @ 6:48pm
Category: General News
Promotion Time
Crew:
Just in time for our new mission, Lt. jg. Mack is hereby promoted to full Lieutenant.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Wed May 31st, 2023 @ 2:58pm
Category: General News
Another Promotion
Crew:
Lt. Cmdr. Don Key is hereby promoted to full Commander.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Mon May 29th, 2023 @ 2:45am
Category: General News
Another Promotion
Crew:
Lt. Don Key is hereby promoted to Lt Cmdr.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Mon May 22nd, 2023 @ 3:41am
Category: General News
A Promotion & a Funeral
Crew,
Lt jg Key is hereby promoted to Lt.
Mr. Anders has been removed from the sim.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Sun May 21st, 2023 @ 7:17pm
Category: General News
Crew Changes
All,
Ensign Key is hereby promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
Lieutenant Junior Grade Mack is hereby officially Chief Science Officer.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Tue May 16th, 2023 @ 12:48pm
Category: General News
Crew Update
All,
4 crewmembers have departed:
Lieutenant Moria Hadden
Ensign Kellan Glass
Ensign Broderick Varley
Lieutenant Commander Spivick
-Capt Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Fri May 12th, 2023 @ 1:23am
Category: General News
Crew Changes
All,
Ensign Alyssa Strong and 2nd Lieutenant Skylar Tryon have left the sim.
However, let's welcome Ensign Donald Key aboard!
-Capt Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Wed May 3rd, 2023 @ 6:38pm
Category: General News
Welcome & Congratulations!
Let's give a warm welcome to 3 new crewmembers:
Master Chief Petty Officer Chris Townsend
Chief of the Boat
Ensign Vattaash Zh'raallir
Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer
Ensign Johannes Von Haeften
Chief Intelligence Officer
Also, congratulations to Marine Captain Janeway for winning IDF's Funniest Post award last month.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Fri Apr 28th, 2023 @ 10:35pm
Category: General News
New Crewmember
Let's welcome aboard our new Chief Flight Control Officer:
Ensign Alyssa Strong
We'll leave it to her to find a way onboard!
-Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Tue Jan 17th, 2023 @ 7:08pm
Category: General News
New Crewmembers & A Promotion
Crew,
Help me welcome aboard two new members to the Albion:
- Lieutenant Commander Eliza Florian, Second Officer
- 2nd Lieutenant Skylar Tryon, Marine
Let's give them a warm welcome!
In addition, 2nd Lieutenant Emily Janeway is hereby promoted to Captain and will be our first Marine Detachment CO. Congratulations!…
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Mon Sep 5th, 2022 @ 8:29pm
Category: General News
Happy 21st Anniversary, IDF!
Albion crew,
In case you were unaware, today is Independence Fleet's 21st anniversary. As part of the celebration, please check out the blog posts below:
Our 21st Birthday
2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
21st Anniversary Webcast Recap
Here's to 21 more years!
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Mon Jul 4th, 2022 @ 3:26pm
Category: General News
21st Anniversary Webcast Tomorrow
In case you haven't heard, we'll be hosting the IDF 21st Anniversary Webcast tomorrow at 12 noon Eastern in the fleet Discord server:
https://www.idfleet.com/2022/06/24/21st-anniversary-webcast-july-2nd-at-noon-eastern/
See you there!
-Capt Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Sat Jul 2nd, 2022 @ 1:35am
Category: General News
New Crewmember
All,
Please help me welcome our newest crewmember, 2nd Lieutenant Emily Janeway!
For story purposes, we'll say that she's been onboard since the current mission began.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Wed Jan 12th, 2022 @ 11:33pm
Category: General News
New Crewmember!
All,
Let's welcome our new Flight Control Officer, Ensign Laurel Zatara. For story purposes, we'll say she's been onboard the entire mission is unaware that she's trapped in the holodeck with the rest of the crew.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Tue Jan 4th, 2022 @ 1:59am
Category: General News
Congratulations to the USS Chuck Norris on 10 years of simming!
Crew,
Please help me congratulate our friends over on the USS Chuck Norris for 10 years of simming:
USS Chuck Norris: 10 Years
What a milestone! Only 9 more to go for us to get there!
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Mon Jan 3rd, 2022 @ 4:48am
Category: General News
Fleet News
Crew,
If you haven't already, check out the riddles IDF posted for Halloween. Or feel free to go straight to the Halloween 2021 video. Either way, enjoy!
In other, less fun fleet news:
- October News Updates
- Hall of Fame Amendment IV
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Fri Oct 22nd, 2021 @ 10:39pm
Category: General News
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Commander Andrews for winning last month's Funniest Post award: Monthly Awards: September 2021
You can also catch this recent interview with our lovable XO: My Favorite Trek: Jackson Andrews
Let's get to posting and hopefully take home a few more awards for October!
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Tue Oct 12th, 2021 @ 10:55pm
Category: General News
Mr. Mack
And Ens. Mack was also promoted to Lt. JG Mack last month too. Congratulations, Mr. Mack!
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Sat Oct 9th, 2021 @ 8:28pm
Category: General News
Ensign Bull
All,
I think I also forgot to announce last month that Ensign Robert Bull will also be leaving the sim. Best of luck, Mr. Bull!
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Sat Oct 9th, 2021 @ 8:27pm
Category: General News
New Crewmember!
Let's welcome our new Mission Advisor, Lieutenant Baylen Anders, so the sim!
For story purposes, we'll say that Lt. Anders is on Starnase 10 and hasn't yet been assigned to the Albion.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Fri Sep 24th, 2021 @ 1:16am
Category: General News
New Crewmember
Let's welcome our newest crewmember, 2nd Lieutenant Takila-Bahkray Nabarati. For story purposes, we'll say that 2nd Lt. Nabarati is on Starbase 10 but hasn't been assigned to the Albion yet.
-Capt. Sprague
Author: Captain Dick Sprague
Posted on: Fri Sep 10th, 2021 @ 8:08pm
Category: General News