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Database of Useful Links

Posting Rules and Guidelines
The most important rules and guidelines to know in order to begin simming aboard the Talleyrand.

SIM Rules - Obsidian Fleet General Orders
The Code of Conduct: This is what you agree to when you join this site.

SIM Rules- The 15+ Rating
Policy and the CO's expectations contained herein. All crew are required to know, understand, and act accordingly.

Tips and Hints on Simming and Writing

SIM Reference - Ten Rules for SIMming
The Ten Commandments of SIMming.

SIM Reference - Biography Creation and Maintenance
This is an excerpt from Captain Stark's SIMHandbook on bio creation.

SIM Reference - SIMming Handbook
This is a book written by Captain Stark of the USS Galileo. It is a comprehensive guide to Simming, and is currently being edited to fit Obsidian Fleet protocols.

L.I.S.P.
Lessons In Superior Posting. A wonderful guide to help develop science fiction writing. Useful for everyone, regardless of experience level.

Starship Operations

SIM Reference - Duty Shift Roster
Details about the shift schedule that dictates when and where officers are on duty.

SIM Reference - Tactical Navigational Maneuvers
Navigational maneuvers for offensive and tactical - reference good for all players.

SIM Reference - Security Clearance Codes
Listing of security clearance codes for senior officers.

SIM Reference - Diagnostic Procedures
Description of diagnostic procedures.

SIM Reference - Ship Alert Statuses
Description of various alert statuses.

Star Trek references

SIM Reference - Starfleet General Orders
Listing of Starfleet General Orders every officer should be familiar with.

SIM Reference - Star Trek Planetary Classes
Reference Material explaining the classes of planets in the Star Trek Universe.

SIM Reference - Food of Star Trek
Reference Material to Enhance your SIM experience

SIM Reference - Drinks of the Star Trek Universe
Sommalier? No need, your character can be an expert on the variety of the ST universe of drink.

Other links

Here is a list of sites that can help enhance your Simming experience. It is a helpful resource for both beginner and veteran. If you have link suggestions, let me know through the forums.

General purpose:
StarTrek.com
Memory Alpha, an online encyclopedia of Trek canon
Ex Astris Scientia - Fan site with lots of great info
Daystrom Institute Technical Library - More than you ever wanted to know about Star Trek technology (plus an amusing caption contest)

Race specific fan sites:
Bajoran
Klingon

Star Trek Ships:
STArchive

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