CSS Meeting Minutes - June 2017
Jun 30, 2017 10:54:44 GMT
Post by Gheskori on Jun 30, 2017 10:54:44 GMT
CSS Meeting - Minutes
Stardate 2403.00.0617 - Saturday 17 June 2017
Voting Members Present:
• Section Admiral Gheskori – Section Admiral, Personnel Officer & Trivia Officer
• Fleet Admiral Carl Torek – Site Executive Officer, Ranks Officer
• Admiral (Cdre. Hon.) Savot – Site Second Officer, Fleet CO & Regulations Officer
• Lieutenant Colonel Aeryn Tavik – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by Section Admiral Gheskori at 19:11 GMT.
New Business:
1. Fleet Report
Ships' activity was evaluated on a member-by-member basis with a consultation of a report of posting activity of each of the participants in the new site mission. It was noted that at the time of the report's collation posting activity was at nearly one post a day. It was agreed that members who had been less active in the mission would be contacted by their respective COs, in order to involve them in the mission in whatever way possible (joint posts, IC tasks to complete, etc).
• No motion was necessary on this item.
2. Site Mission Status & Plot Discussion
The progress and plot of the mission itself was discussed. With Starbase 47 currently approaching a dark matter nebula, CSS brainstormed ideas for bringing the base to a halt so that exploration of the new region of space by the Fleet may begin. It was agreed that the Starbase would be stopped just the other side of the nebula, its velocity reduced steadily en route by a shearing force that the nebula applies against it. The damage to the ships and base caused by this force will be minimised in one of two ways, depending on plot developments: 1) by an augmented shield enveloping the Starbase (with the Fleet inside), or 2) by taking the Fleet and Starbase partially out of normal space via a quantum slipstream effect. This will take place over the next several posts (very approximately a week). It was pointed out that the Starbase's stationary position on the edge of the nebula will allow the nebula to serve as a defensive barrier, as well as a potential object of scientific research (wherein a way of returning to Federation space in the form of a new wormhole (condensed from the dark matter of the nebula) may eventually be found).
On the suggestion of Admiral Savot, it was agreed that an information archive - that would serve as a repository for the Fleet's knowledge of new species, technologies, planets that it comes into contact with in the new region of space - should be created. This was viewed as crucial for two reasons: 1) it would serve as a quick point of reference for crews as they pursue their missions; 2) it would ensure the cohesion of the new universe as it is defined and dwelt in by the Fleet, no one ship being permitted to create plot entirely inconsistent with that which has been established and thus to exist in a separate world from the others.
• No motion was necessary on this item.
3. Update of Section 47's Engagement with Social Media
Activity on social media (Section 47's pages on Facebook, Star Trek: Risa and Twitter) was discussed. It was noted that the Facebook page was acquiring likes and indeed that Section 47 may have gained a new member from it. It was also stated that a Section 47 advertisement to be placed on several RPG mailing lists would be prepeared.
• No motion was necessary on this item.
4. Miscellaneous
Fleet Admiral Torek presented a nomination for Section Admiral Gheskori to be awarded the James T Kirk Shooting Star for his support of the membership and his devotion to the sitethroughout his tenure as Section Admiral. The nomination was seconded and the matter was brough to a vote.
Motion to award Gheskori the James T. Kirk Shooting Star in recognition of the above
• Ayes: 3; Nays: 0; Abstains: 0. Motion Passed.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Section Admiral Gheskori at 21:04 GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Section Admiral Gheskori