HD02 - Medical Cadet Tes Th'etellis

[Amelina Whittaker]

== Welcome to your holodeck, Cadet Th'etellis 

Read the following information carefully, because it has a fair amount of important information for you.  If you have any questions or difficulties at any time, please contact one of the following people for assistance.  We’d be glad to help you out.

Commander Jasal
Commander Shanth 
Captain Allen 

Remember, during your time at the Academy, people have responsibilities such as school, jobs, and family, as well as maintaining our site. There are times when we may have to wait longer than we’d like for a reply to a post or a question. Patience and treating each other with respect and dignity are two things that are absolutely required of all members.

On the flip side, the Constitution states that players need to post at least twice a week.  If you find you are unable to keep up due to something coming up in real-life responsibilities or you’re just going to be on holiday, please let one of the Admins know.  You can be granted a leave of absence for the length of time you think you’ll be away.  If you don’t let us know and you suddenly disappear, this could end with you being considered AWOL and eventually removed from the active cadet roster.

Now… with all of that said, let’s get to your character’s bio!

Please begin by posting your bio using the template below. Once posted, your bio will be reviewed by an Evaluations representative. They will post comments for you and suggest any adjustments your bio might require.  Once they approve your bio, you will be assigned an instructor and your adventure will begin!

Federation Space is a written RPG. With that said, we ask that you try to pay attention to spelling and grammar in your posts.  Posts properly formatted are easier and more enjoyable for everyone to read. I strongly recommend you run your bio and any posts you make through a spell check before posting them.

Next are a few resources that can help you as you write your bio:

Be sure to check out playable races.

Our character development page is a great resource to help you fill out your bio form.

One last thing, please take time to read and understand our site’s canon page.  This will help you understand what 'Trek' related information is included on our site.

Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!  And as always - have fun!

== Physical Description ==
Name:
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Gender:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
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Complexion:
Hair Color:
Hair Style:
Eye Color:
Voice:
Off-Duty Clothing Taste:
Distinguishing Features:

== Personal History ==
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Marital Status:
Siblings Name & Ages:
Mother's Name:
Father's Name:
Parent's Status:
Pets:
Best Friend:
Personal History:

== Personality ==
Academy Majors:
Academy Minors:
Hobbies & Past-Times:
Short-Term Goals:
Long-Term Goals:
Personality:
Sense of Humor:
Phobias:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Pet Peeves/Gripes:
Bad Habits / Vices:
Achievements:
Disappointments:
Illnesses:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Fears:
Prejudices:

== Questions ==
Most Painful Experience:
Best Time:
Most Crucial Experience:
Role Model:
Referrer / How you found Fed Space (If 'Google' or 'Search Engine', please specify the search engine and the term searched for):

==

== Tag Th'etellis =

[Tes Th’etellis]

Physical Description ==
Name: Tes Th’etellis
Species: Andorian
Gender: Thaan
Age: 24
Height: 6” 6’
Weight: 187
Build/Body Type: Lanky, thin
Complexion: Pocked, Light Blue
Hair Color: Alabaster White
Hair Style: Slicked back, medium length
Eye Color: Steel Blue
Voice: Faltering, somewhat lilted
Off-Duty Clothing Taste: Casual shirt + jeans, occasionally comfortable shapeless dresses
Distinguishing Features: Hooked nose, slightly cleft lip, genetic dark circles around his eyes
 
== Personal History ==
Date of Birth: March 5
Place of Birth: Voral, Andoria 
Marital Status: Single
Siblings Name & Ages: None
Shen Mother's Name: Thyma Sh’etellis
Zhen Mother’s Name: Apittaa Zh’etellis
Chan Father's Name: Ethar Ch’etellis
Thaan Father’s Name: Shrevian Th’etellis 
Parent's Status: Married
Pets: N/A
Best Friend: Cadet Santtu Uljas, a year below Tes, a Finnish Starfleet communications cadet
Personal History:
Tes was born on the continent of Voral on the planet of Andoria to a family of well-known local merchants who had been wanting a child for a long time. His childhood could be described as good, mostly uneventful (in the realm of bad events), though he was often doted on by his Shen mother especially. When he was about eight years old, his family became aware of his extreme curiosity and his high intellect. Excited by this and wanting their child to be successful, they immediately began planning to get Tes into Starfleet. 

This didn’t upset Tes; he revered Starfleet officers, especially Starfleet doctors. He did his very best to get into the Academy, and his parents, though with the best intentions, pushed him along. Tes burned out fast, and his Shen mother was the first to stop pushing and start helping. The family exhausted nearly every resource they had to help Tes through his burnout. Finally, though tired and exhausted, he got himself into Starfleet Academy.

While at the Academy, Tes mostly kept to himself, but his reserved nature caused him to connect with another cadet: Santtu Uljas. Uljas was severely extroverted and often dragged Tes along with him to social events, introducing him (to Tes’ horror) to everyone there. Tes would begrudgingly participate in these events, though he would often purposely avoid conversations. 

== Personality ==
Academy Majors: Medical
Academy Minors: Multi-species Medicine, Xenobiology
Hobbies & Past-Times: Music Composition, Reading Medical Articles
Short-Term Goals: Finishing his current music piece
Long-Term Goals: Leave a strong, positive legacy and inspire others once he’s dead
Personality: Nervous, reserved, 
Sense of Humor: Self-deprecating 
Phobias: Maieusiophobia
Likes: Music, the performing arts, civil conversation (especially with just one or two people)
Dislikes: Large groups of people, heated debate, confrontation
Pet Peeves/Gripes: People with a superiority complex, People who interrupt others
Bad Habits / Vices: Pacing, Talking to Himself
Achievements: Wrote a symphony and had it performed at a concert hall
Disappointments: Missed an opportunity to get together with someone because he didn’t realise they were flirting with him until years later
Illnesses: Generalised Anxiety Disorder 
Strengths: Steady Hands, Quick Wit, Critical Thinking 
Weaknesses: Low Self Esteem, Non-confrontational, Reclusive
Fears: Letting his guard down and causing those around him to be hurt through negligence
Prejudices: Highly religious people 
 
== Questions ==
Most Painful Experience: Tes had a very nasty fall when he was eleven years old from the top of a two-story building while playing with a childhood friend. He comminuted his right femur, incompletely fractured his right ilium, had a greenstick fracture in his left ulna, and dislocated his left wrist, as well as multiple bruises, scrapes, and cuts. While he was healing, he remembered his family staying close by him. That helped to lessen the intense pain, if only a little.
Best Time: Conducting his own symphony. He was especially fond of that time because his family was there and he knew that they were proud of him.
Most Crucial Experience: Tes got lost in a large crowd in a large metropolis on Andoria and was separated from his parents when he was five years old. Lost and with nowhere to go, he was about to give up when a Vulcan, a Starfleet medical officer on shore leave named Stylkek, calmed him and came with him to find his parents. As they went Stylkek kept talking about his career to young Tes to keep him calm. When they finally reached his parents, Stylkek bade him goodbye and Tes became set on becoming a Starfleet medical officer.
Role Model: Dr Julian Bashir
Referrer / How you found Fed Space (If 'Google' or 'Search Engine' please specify the search engine and the term searched for): Was referred by a friend of a friend who had stumbled across it during an Internet escapade

[Amelina Whittaker]

== Thank you, Cadet. Before we can proceed, I'd like you to repost your bio, as when it's transferred across, there seems to be an issue with the formatting, as the text, etc., is too big and difficult to read (you can have a look at the other bio's that have been posted to get an idea as to how it should look). Also, we'd like you to elaborate a little more on your personal history. At what age did Tes enter the Academy?, What were his classes like? And why did he choose Medicine? , Once that's done, we can continue :-) == 

== Tag Th'etellis ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

== ==Physical Description ==
Name: Tes Th’etellis

Species: Andorian

Gender: Thaan

Age: 24

Height: 6” 6’

Weight: 187

Build/Body Type: Lanky, thin

Complexion: Pocked, Light Blue

Hair Color: Alabaster White

Hair Style: Slicked back, medium length, straight

Eye Color: Steel Blue

Voice: Faltering, somewhat lilted

Off-Duty Clothing Taste: Casual shirt + jeans, occasionally comfortable shapeless dresses

Distinguishing Features: Hooked nose, slightly cleft lip, genetic dark circles around his eyes
 
== Personal History ==
Date of Birth: March 5

Place of Birth: Voral, Andoria 

Marital Status: Single

Siblings Name & Ages: None

Shen Mother's Name: Thyma Sh’etellis

Zhen Mother’s Name: Apittaa Zh’etellis

Chan Father's Name: Ethar Ch’etellis

Thaan Father’s Name: Shrevian Th’etellis 

Parent's Status: Married

Pets: None

Best Friend: Cadet Santtu Uljas, a year below Tes, a Finnish Starfleet communications cadet

Personal History: Tes was born on the continent of Voral on the planet of Andoria to a family of well-known local merchants who had been wanting a child for a long time. His parents were good to him and treated him well, and Tes was often doted on by his Shen mother especially. His childhood did consist of many physical accidents due to him being careless. It caused a massive shift in his demeanor, becoming wary and anxious. When he was about eight years old, his family became aware of his extreme curiosity and his high intellect. Excited by this and wanting their child to be successful, they immediately began planning to get Tes into Starfleet. 

This didn’t upset Tes; he revered Starfleet officers, especially Starfleet doctors. He did his very best to get into the Academy, and his parents, though with the best intentions, pushed him along. Tes burned out fast, and his Shen mother was the first to stop pushing and start helping. The family exhausted nearly every resource they had to help Tes through his burnout. Finally, though tired and exhausted, he got himself into Starfleet Academy at the age of 20. Remembering his many encounters with kind medical staff due to his repeated childhood injuries, his enjoyment of the biology unit during generalised science class, and especially his fond encounter with the Starfleet medical officer Stylkek as a child, Tes found himself gravitating towards the field of medicine.

While at the Academy, Tes mostly kept to himself, but his reserved nature caused him to connect with another cadet: Santtu Uljas. Uljas was severely extroverted and often dragged Tes along with him to social events, introducing him (to Tes’ horror) to everyone there. Tes would begrudgingly participate in these events, though he would often purposely avoid conversations. His classes were tough, and he often found himself falling behind on work and burnt out again. Nevertheless, he always found Uljas by his side, hyping him up and keeping him on the right track. Multi-species medicine was his favourite class, and one he found himself quite good at, not that he wasn’t good at Xenobiology, of course. 

== Personality ==
Academy Majors: Medical

Academy Minors: Multi-species Medicine, Xenobiology

Hobbies & Past-Times: Music Composition, Reading Medical Articles

Short-Term Goals: Finishing his current music piece

Long-Term Goals: Leave a strong, positive legacy and inspire others once he’s dead

Personality: Nervous, reserved, Tes prefers little to no company rather than a large gathering

Sense of Humor: Self-deprecating 

Phobias: Maieusiophobia

Likes: Music, the performing arts, civil conversation (especially with just one or two people)

Dislikes: Large groups of people, heated debate, confrontation

Pet Peeves/Gripes: People with a superiority complex, People who interrupt others

Bad Habits / Vices: Pacing, Talking to Himself

Achievements: Wrote a symphony and had it performed at a concert hall

Disappointments: Missed an opportunity to get together with someone because he didn’t realise they were flirting with him until years later

Illnesses: Generalised Anxiety Disorder 
Strengths: Steady Hands, Quick Wit, Critical Thinking 

Weaknesses: Low Self Esteem, Non-confrontational, Reclusive

Fears: Letting his guard down and causing those around him to be hurt through negligence

Prejudices: Highly religious people 
 
== Questions ==
Most Painful Experience: Tes had a very nasty fall when he was eleven years old from the top of a two-story building while playing with a childhood friend. He comminuted his right femur, incompletely fractured his right ilium, had a greenstick fracture in his left ulna, and dislocated his left wrist, as well as multiple bruises, scrapes, and cuts. While he was healing, he remembered his family staying close by him. That helped to lessen the intense pain, if only a little.

Best Time: Conducting his own symphony. He was especially fond of that time because his family was there and he knew that they were proud of him.

Most Crucial Experience: Tes got lost in a large crowd in a large metropolis on Andoria and was separated from his parents when he was five years old. Lost and with nowhere to go, he was about to give up when a Vulcan, a Starfleet medical officer on shore leave named Stylkek, calmed him and came with him to find his parents. As they went Stylkek kept talking about his career to young Tes to keep him calm. When they finally reached his parents, Stylkek bade him goodbye and Tes became set on becoming a Starfleet medical officer.

Role Model: Dr Julian Bashir, Dr Stylkek

Referrer / How you found Fed Space (If 'Google' or 'Search Engine' please specify the search engine and the term searched for): Was referred by a friend of a friend who had stumbled across it during an Internet escapade

[Amelina Whittaker]

== much better Cadet & thank you for the additions, however, there still seems to be an issue with the formatting. It could be the font used and bold being used;  it's also handy when posting to use the post as plain text when copying it over. So if you could rectify that and resubmit, then we can get you sorted with an Instructor, again have a look at the other bios to see how they've been posted :-) ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

== Physical Description ==

Name: Tes Th’etellis

Species: Andorian

Gender: Thaan

Age: 24

Height: 6” 6’

Weight: 187

Build/Body Type: Lanky, thin

Complexion: Pocked, Light Blue

Hair Color: Alabaster White

Hair Style: Slicked back, medium length, straight

Eye Color: Steel Blue

Voice: Faltering, somewhat lilted

Off-Duty Clothing Taste: Casual shirt + jeans, occasionally comfortable shapeless dresses

Distinguishing Features: Hooked nose, slightly cleft lip, genetic dark circles around his eyes
 
== Personal History ==

Date of Birth: March 5

Place of Birth: Voral, Andoria 

Marital Status: Single

Siblings Name & Ages: None

Shen Mother's Name: Thyma Sh’etellis

Zhen Mother’s Name: Apittaa Zh’etellis

Chan Father's Name: Ethar Ch’etellis

Thaan Father’s Name: Shrevian Th’etellis 

Parent's Status: Married

Pets: None

Best Friend: Cadet Santtu Uljas, a year below Tes, a Finnish Starfleet communications cadet

Personal History:
Tes was born on the continent of Voral on the planet of Andoria to a family of well-known local merchants who had been wanting a child for a long time. His parents were good to him and treated him well, and Tes was often doted on by his Shen mother especially. His childhood did consist of many physical accidents due to him being careless. It caused a massive shift in his demeanor, becoming wary and anxious. When he was about eight years old, his family became aware of his extreme curiosity and his high intellect. Excited by this and wanting their child to be successful, they immediately began planning to get Tes into Starfleet. This didn’t upset Tes; he revered Starfleet officers, especially Starfleet doctors. 

He did his very best to get into the Academy, and his parents, though with the best intentions, pushed him along. Tes burned out fast, and his Shen mother was the first to stop pushing and start helping. The family exhausted nearly every resource they had to help Tes through his burnout. Finally, though tired and exhausted, he got himself into Starfleet Academy at the age of 20. Remembering his many encounters with kind medical staff due to his repeated childhood injuries, his enjoyment of the biology unit during generalised science class, and especially his fond encounter with the Starfleet medical officer Stylkek as a child, Tes found himself gravitating towards the field of medicine.

While at the Academy, Tes mostly kept to himself, but his reserved nature caused him to connect with another cadet: Santtu Uljas. Uljas was severely extroverted and often dragged Tes along with him to social events, introducing him (to Tes’ horror) to everyone there. Tes would begrudgingly participate in these events, though he would often purposely avoid conversations. His classes were tough, and he often found himself falling behind on work and burnt out again. Nevertheless, he always found Uljas by his side, hyping him up and keeping him on the right track. Multi-species medicine was his favourite class, and one he found himself quite good at, not that he wasn’t good at Xenobiology, of course. 

== Personality ==

Academy Majors: Medical

Academy Minors: Multi-species Medicine, Xenobiology

Hobbies & Past-Times: Music Composition, Reading Medical Articles

Short-Term Goals: Finishing his current music piece

Long-Term Goals: Leave a strong, positive legacy and inspire others once he’s dead

Personality: Nervous, reserved, Tes prefers little to no company rather than a large gathering

Sense of Humor: Self-deprecating 

Phobias: Maieusiophobia

Likes: Music, the performing arts, civil conversation (especially with just one or two people)

Dislikes: Large groups of people, heated debate, confrontation

Pet Peeves/Gripes: People with a superiority complex, People who interrupt others

Bad Habits / Vices: Pacing, Talking to Himself

Achievements: Wrote a symphony and had it performed at a concert hall

Disappointments: Missed an opportunity to get together with someone because he didn’t realise they were flirting with him until years later

Illnesses: Generalised Anxiety Disorder 

Strengths: Steady Hands, Quick Wit, Critical Thinking 

Weaknesses: Low Self Esteem, Non-confrontational, Reclusive

Fears: Letting his guard down and causing those around him to be hurt through negligence

Prejudices: Highly religious people 
 
== Questions ==

Most Painful Experience: Tes had a very nasty fall when he was eleven years old from the top of a two-story building while playing with a childhood friend. He comminuted his right femur, incompletely fractured his right ilium, had a greenstick fracture in his left ulna, and dislocated his left wrist, as well as multiple bruises, scrapes, and cuts. While he was healing, he remembered his family staying close by him. That helped to lessen the intense pain, if only a little.

Best Time: Conducting his own symphony. He was especially fond of that time because his family was there and he knew that they were proud of him.

Most Crucial Experience: Tes got lost in a large crowd in a large metropolis on Andoria and was separated from his parents when he was five years old. Lost and with nowhere to go, he was about to give up when a Vulcan, a Starfleet medical officer on shore leave named Stylkek, calmed him and came with him to find his parents. As they went Stylkek kept talking about his career to young Tes to keep him calm. When they finally reached his parents, Stylkek bade him goodbye and Tes became set on becoming a Starfleet medical officer.

Role Model: Dr Julian Bashir, Dr Stylkek

Referrer / How you found Fed Space (If 'Google' or 'Search Engine' please specify the search engine and the term searched for): Was referred by a friend of a friend who had stumbled across it during an Internet escapade

==This should be better; I didn’t realise that the font was Arial and not Verdana==

[Amelina Whittaker]

== It is thank you Cadet :-) Congratulations your bio has now been approved and your Instructor will be with you shortly to start your lessons ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

==Great, thanks!==

[Maddie Allen]

== Hello Cadet Th'etellis and welcome to Federation Space RPG or as many like to call it, Fed Space. This has been a great game and community for me personally and I'm excited to have you join.  I’ll be your academyinstructor, helping you get ready for your time on ship. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me here or email me.

Before we move onto the first lesson, I want to make sure you know about the great resource our wiki provides. Take some time to review how to play a medical officer.  It has a lot of information, including what your department duties will be. 

Our wiki also includes an Academy section that contains a lot of resources. Be sure to take some time to review them, especially the New Cadet FAQ. We’ll use the wiki later in our lessons, so it’s helpful for you to start navigating it now.

With that out of the way, let’s get started! 

Lesson one: Writing Format
Fed Space has writers from all over the world, so we use a shared set of formatting rules. Using one style helps everyone follow the story and understand each other’s posts.

We write our posts in third person, past tense. This means you describe your character from the outside, as if you’re watching them. For example: Samantha was so excited to be taking her final examination that she fell off her seat. This is correct. An incorrect example would be: I fell off my seat because I was so excited to take my final examination. 

We also use double spacing between paragraphs and between spoken lines. Whenever your character speaks using quotation marks, leave a blank line after that line. This makes posts easier to read and keeps dialogue from getting lost in the text. A simple rule to remember is: when in doubt, double space.

To show your character’s internal thoughts, we use italics. Thoughts can be written in first person because they represent the character’s private voice.  For example: I can’t wait for another cup of chai. Maybe I should make it a dirty chai next time.

To show emphasis, such as shouting or a word you want to stand out, we bold our text. For example: Maddie loved a good cup of chai, especially with a bit of vanilla and cinnamon. 

The editor in the writing area allows you to change your text to bold or italics. It is similar to word processing software such as Microsoft office Word and Google docs. 

Telepathic Communication is rare and closely monitored by Senior and Commanding Officers to prevent misuse. Some races on Fed Space do have telepathic abilities, and when telepaths speak to each other, it is shown like this: ~ Hello, I am speaking directly into your mind. ~

If your character is not telepathic, you generally won’t need this format, but it’s helpful to recognize it when you see it.

Characters often receive messages through communication devices such as comm badges. When your character receives a message, drop the quotation marks and use brackets instead.  For example: [Commander Smith to Captain Allen, we are out of chai.]   If your character is the one sending the message, you continue to use quotation marks.

Out‑of‑character posting, or OOC, is used when you want to speak to another player rather than write something that belongs in the story. For example, this post is OOC. We show OOC text like this: == Hello ==.  One note, you don’t need OOC formatting in general discussion areas such as your ship’s Crew Announcements or in the Hailing Frequencies area.

When writing a post, take a moment to run it through spell check as well as read over your post. Spell check won’t catch everything, but it will catch a lot. Reading your post again before submitting can also help you find small errors. No one needs to be a spelling or grammar expert, but taking this extra step makes our writing easier for others to follow.

A great way to get comfortable with our formatting is to browse the ship forums. Look at how different players write their posts and how they use the elements described above. Seeing these techniques in action will help you get a feel for the rhythm of the site.

With all that said, let’s get to posting. Your first assignment is to respond to my post using the formatting mentioned. If you have any questions, ask. Good luck and have fun! == 



Captain Maddie Allen stepped through the doors of the holodeck, immediately hearing its soft hum beginning. She carried a padd tucked under one arm, its screen glowing with the cadet’s Star Fleet Academy records and final examination simulation. She carried a cup as well. 

She took a moment to take a sip of chai and look at the empty grid, breathing in the scent of warmed circuitry and polished decking. This was her favorite part of the job and one she missed. Watching cadets step into their own after years of study was what the job was about.

Maddie straightened her uniform, her expression settling into a calm, steady confidence she hoped the cadet would feel. She didn't feel her job was to fail anyone, rather her job was to help the cadet feel confident in what they knew, because when they reached the point of their final exam, they had the knowledge, just not the experience.  The final exam was a good way to start building on that. When she heard the doors open, she turned toward the arriving cadet with a small, encouraging smile. 

"Hello Cadet Th'etellis," her voice soft spoken, yet firm. "Congratulations on completing your studies and getting to this point. Your final exam is an opportunity for you to practice these skills."  She looked to the cadet a moment before continuing, her eyes showing curiousity. "You've spent a few years now specializing in the medical department."

Now, she paused a moment. Not long, but long enough that may have unnerved some cadets. She kept her voice soft and calm as she continued. "Tell me cadet. Why medical? What made you choose that speciality?" 

She smiled and waited patiently for the cadet's response.

== Over to you cadet ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

Tes looked up from his hands; he was previously fiddling with them. He saw the Captain and straightened up immediately.

This is it. No screwing up now.

He chewed his lip a little. He stood at attention to the best of his ability. Upon hearing the question, Tes thought for a moment. The Captain’s easy smile seemed to calm him, just a little.

”Medical? Well… well, when I was younger, I was somewhat reckless and I found myself in the care of doctors a lot. I, um, I comminuted my femur once. But, I remember when I was there that I was treated with the utmost kindness and compassion, and it was inspiring. And I had this interest, um, in school when they brought in biology in our general science class. I found that… that I loved learning how living things worked.”

[Maddie Allen]

== Hello Cadet Th’etellis. Thank you for your post. I enjoyed reading your response. After this next lesson we will begin a simulation which I hope you will enjoy. Please make sure to find ways to continue using the formatting techniques. This gives you practice of doing so and demonstrates your success with our formatting.

With that, let’s carry on with Lesson two: Plots, GM Input, Character Hijacking, and the New Posts feature: 
 
We have two types of plots on Fed Space: the main plot and subplots. Main plots affect the entire ship and are directed by a Game Moderator (GM).  Subplots are an underlying story that’s being told within the main plot.  A subplot can be run by any player who has received approval by the ship’s Commanding Officer (CO) or First Officer (FO). 
 
An example of the difference between the two: The main plot concerns itself with the ship falling under attack, whereas a subplot would be a character dealing with an on ship pregnancy or maybe writing the next great holonovel.
 
GMs:
Game Moderators (GMs) guide the ships’ missions along. Every ship has a mission and only the GMs of a ship will know the mission details.
 
Your job is to write what your character sees and their reaction. The GM will provide the unknowns about the plot as asked.  GM input has significance to the direction of the mission. This is why characters should keep posts open ended on anything that might affect the mission’s direction or outcome.  As your character performs an action, such as performing a diagnostic scan, leave the result of the scan unknown, and ask for the outcome of the scan from the GM.  The GM will give you the result. 
 
When you need GM input on something, for example results of a diagnostic scan, your request should be at the end of the post.  This ask can look like: 
 
== GM Input, please. ==  
 
Or it can also be a more specific question, such as:
 
== GM Input: Result of the diagnostic, please. ==
 
Look around at the active ships on Fed Space to see how characters ask for GM input. 
 
Character Hijacking:
The next element we’re going to cover is character usage. You cannot post any speech, thoughts or movements for another primary rated character (PRC) or non-rated character (NRC) that isn’t yours unless you have permission from the player. This is called character hijacking and is not permitted on Fed Space.
 
Some players might not mind, but even minor things such as a nod of the head or a shrug of the shoulders can be considered hijacking. 
 
For example, if you wrote in your next post that Captain Maddie Allen suddenly appeared and started dancing the Hokey Pokey, you would have hijacked my character. 
 
Character Movement on Ships:
If you’re reading ship threads on our site, you may have noticed a ship has multiple threads for various locations that a player can post, such as the bridge, sickbay, and security offices.  Oftentimes while on a mission characters will travel throughout the ship to accomplish their orders. To help follow the plot when a player is transitioning from one thread to another, they should make a notation at the end their post like this:   >> Sickbay >>   The arrows and location found at the bottom of a post tells readers where this character will post next.   
 
When the player makes their next post, the player should make a notation at the beginning of their post like this:   << Bridge <<     The arrows and location found at the top of a post indicate that is where a player has just come from. 
 
Finding New Posts:
I would like to mention the ‘view new posts’ feature in the top navigation of our forum page.  This link is a quick and handy way to see who has posted since your previous visit to Fed Space. 
 
Alrighty Cadet! It’s time for more writing!  In your next post, I would like you to continue using our formatting techniques you learned in lesson one and ask for GM input. I will be acting as your GM. 
 
If you need any help or would like more clarification on something, ask me! ==

 
Maddie listened to the cadet’s answer intently watching them closely. 

That’s all? No feeling to want to discover a cure for some illness? Just receiving kindness. Okay that'll do.

She wanted more from the cadet, especially after years of studying. Maddie figured asking for more could cause the cadet to grow more anxious and cause errors during their examination. As such, she would allow the answer for now. There would still be time to pry for more later. She smiled at the cadet and turned her attention to setting up the cadet’s simulation. She couldn't believe she felt a slight anxiousness as she was doing her first exam in a while. 

Let’s see how this goes.

“Cadet, you are on duty aboard the USS Meridian. An away team shuttle has returned to the Meridian early with one unconscious crew member and two shaken officers. You are responsible for triage, diagnosis, and managing the unfolding crisis.”
 
As Maddie finished the description, she gave an encouraging smile to the cadet. “While you won’t see me, I will be observing you, taking notes. Your exam begins now.”
 
The scene came to life with the shuttle doors hissing open. One could feel the cold air and smell the metallic scent of scorched circuitry. Inside, the lights were flickering unevenly, casting shadows. A faint crystalline dust clung to the walls like frost.
 
Gazing inside, there were two officers standing just inside the threshold: Ensigns Mara Vance and Ral Tovan. Ensign Vance’s jaw was tight and their posture rigid, and Ensign Tovan was pale and visibly shaken. Between them was Ensign T’Lara, a Vulcan, unconscious andy lying on a stretcher. T’Lara’s skin was faint and had an unnatural shimmer beneath the surface.
 
== Have fun Cadet Th’etellis ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

Tes watched as the walls of the empty holodeck began to fade and give way to the simulation. He chewed his lip once and let out a breath through his mouth. His antennae stood straight as he briskly made his way over to the stretcher.

Taking a medical tricorder, he began to scan the unconscious Vulcan. His eyes were focused on her, making sure to pick up any physical evidence of an ailment. Diagnosis was his top priority. While scanning, he opened his mouth to address the Ensign to his left: Ensign Mara Vance; Ensign Ral Tovan was too shaken, too unlikely to give him an answer.

”Did you see what happened, Ensign?”

==GM Input, Result of the tricorder scan and Mara Vance’s response, please==

[Maddie Allen]

== Cadet, you’re off to a solid start. Your scan and your question to Ensign Tovan was a great response. As we continue, let your character take in the whole environment around them. Think about what they see, hear, smell, or feel in the moment. Those details help bring the scene to life and give you more to work with. You’re doing well, and I’d love to see you expand further as you go.

A simple trick some writers use is to imagine the scene as if you were standing in it. What’s the temperature like? What sounds stand out? How does the air smell? What’s your character’s emotional reaction? These small details can help your writing and give you more to build from.
 
With that said, let’s move on to Lesson Three: NRCs, Character Usage, and Site Navigation
 
Non-rated characters (NRC) are characters used by players as well as GMs to help fill crew gaps in ships. Starships usually have large crews and since we don’t have enough players to fill all those roles, we use NRCs.
 
There are two types of NRCs: Independent and Temporary. 
 
Independent NRCs are like a Player Rated Character (PRC), in that they get played as their own character. These NRCs are registered and you can distinguish them through their character names. You’ll see something along the lines of Ensign Doe {Allen}, with the PRC character’s last name in brackets at the end. And while these NRCs are like PRCs, they are not a second rated character (SRC). They also do not earn points or medals as you would with your PRC.  Also, your PRC must be a Lt [JG] or higher and have the approval of your Commanding Officer to create an Independent NRC.
 
Temporary NRCs on the other hand, can be created by anyone. They are not as developed as Independent NRCs or PRCs and they do not have bios. They are usually created for quick tasks and are used for times when you need to post with other players on the ship.
 
To make a Temporary NRC post, all you need to do is place an OOC notation at the top of the post. You’ll probably see several variations, but they typically look like:
 
==Ensign John Doe, Temp Engineering NRC ==
 
In the case of both NRCs, you play the character from the NRCs perspective, almost as if you have a second character.  You can only play an NRC that is one rank higher than your own. This means that if you’re an Ensign, you can have NRCs that are Midshipmen, Ensigns, or Lieutenant Junior Grades.
 
Navigating the Fed Space Wiki
The Federation Space wiki is a fantastic resource to support your posts. The wiki is considered Fed Space canon, which sometimes differs from Star Trek canon, so check the wiki first when researching.

Don’t feel limited to your department’s pages. Engineering, science, tactical, and our history pages can all help you.

Fed Space canon also includes 40+ years of in‑game history since the Dominion War. Conflicts, wars, and the political shifts…all our history has been written and played here! Do spend some time exploring the site history to get a sense of the universe your character lives in.

To help you get used to our wiki’s organization, I would like you to answer the following questions in OOC:
1. What page on the wiki lists the current Federation Space timeline, and what year are we currently in?
2. What would a detronal scanner be used for?
3. After reviewing the medical area on the wiki, tell me about one useful detail, procedure, or piece of equipment listed there that you didn’t know before?
 
After answering the questions, please continue the story with another post. In your next post, please use one of the characters in the story as a Temporary NRC. This way you can practice using the correct formatting to identify them. Your character is still in the story, so don’t forget them as well!  Remember what I mentioned at the beginning to add more details. Good luck and above all, have fun with it! ==


== GM Input ==

As Cadet Th’etellis’s tricorder completed its initial sweep, it emitted a soft, uneven chirp. It wasn’t an error tone, but something more like a pulse. The readings flickered as though the air itself is interfering with the scan. 
 
A faint crackle ran along the shuttle’s interior bulkhead and the crystalline residue clinging to the walls shifted slightly, which caught the flickering lights in a way that makes it shimmer like frost. The scent of scorched metal was in the air, yet beneath it had a slightly sweet smell.
 
Ensign Tovan’s eyes darted towards the walls. “It… it started doing that after she collapsed,” he murmured.
 
Ensign Vance’s posture was still rigid while she stepped closer. She spoke with a low tone to the cadet.  “Whatever happened out there… it’s not done with us.”
 
A subtle vibration hums through the deck plating beneath your feet rhythmic, almost like a heartbeat you’re not supposed to hear.
 
== Tag Cadet! ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

==1. Timeline can be found under Federation Space History. The current year is 2406.
2. The detronal scanner is used to read and interpret the DNA patterns of living tissue.
3. The neurosynaptic relay, which is a medical implant, and is used to record neuroelectric signals in the humanoid brain.==

[Tes Th’etellis]

Tes raised an eyebrow. He noted that although the patient’s pulse was thready, his tricorder didn’t pick up anything blocking the patient’s airways, and the patient was still breathing. However, he noted the faint look of Ensign T’Lara’s skin.

It could be shock, he thought. Could be. But what could have caused it? Better safe than sorry, though.

He looked over at the two ensigns. He had already rationalised in his mind that he could send T’Lara up to Sick Bay, in case of shock, and while the other physicians watched over her, he could scan the shuttle and report his findings to Sick Bay for further treatment.

”Get Ensign T’Lara to Sick Bay.”

He then turned his attention to the crystalline coating on the walls of the shuttle, biting his lip as he began to scan. The flickering lights and the vibration underneath his feet unnerved him greatly, but at least it was cold and comfortable for him. 

So far so good, Tes. Just don’t screw it up.

==Ensign Ral Tovan, Temporary NRC==

Ensign Tovan nodded and breathed in, trying to steady himself after the unpleasant encounter. He hit his combadge on his left chest with his right hand; the combadge chirruped. 

”Ensign Tovan to Sick Bay. Three to beam up.”

In an instant, light surrounded the three ensigns, and they were beamed away.

==GM Input, Results of the tricorder scan on the crystalline dust, please==

[Maddie Allen]

== Hi Cadet!

You did a great job with the questions, thank you!  On your writing, you wrote a post that was enjoyable to read, writing what the character was seeing as well as you moved the story forward. The one thing I need to caution you is moving too far. In this situation, you should have two GM requests, one for more information about the tricorder scan and the other if the beam to sick bay was successful.  

Can you repost your post again please?  No major changes are needed, unless you want to, except don't whisk them away.  ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

==Got it!==

Tes raised an eyebrow. He noted that although the patient’s pulse was thready, his tricorder didn’t pick up anything blocking the patient’s airways, and the patient was still breathing. However, he noted the faint look of Ensign T’Lara’s skin.

It could be shock, he thought. Could be. But what could have caused it? Better safe than sorry, though.

He looked over at the two ensigns. He had already rationalised in his mind that he could send T’Lara up to Sick Bay, in case of shock, and while the other physicians watched over her, he could scan the shuttle and report his findings to Sick Bay for further treatment.

”Get Ensign T’Lara to Sick Bay.”

He then turned his attention to the crystalline coating on the walls of the shuttle, biting his lip as he began to scan. The flickering lights and the vibration underneath his feet unnerved him greatly, but at least it was cold and comfortable for him. 

So far so good, Tes. Just don’t screw it up.

==Ensign Ral Tovan, Temporary NRC==

Ensign Tovan nodded and breathed in, trying to steady himself after the unpleasant encounter. He hit his combadge on his left chest with his right hand; the combadge chirruped. 

”Ensign Tovan to Sick Bay. Three to beam up.”

==GM Input, Results of the tricorder scan on the crystalline dust and results of beam to sick bay, please==

[Maddie Allen]

== Thank you for reposting Cadet!  I want to say again how I enjoyed reading this last post of yours. You added in some internal dialogue, which can help the reader learn more about the character.  You also did a good job using the NPC. With that said, let’s move on to the next lesson!

Lesson Four: Participation Points, Rank, and Chain of Command
Participation points are issued on the first of every month. This system allows characters to progress through the ranks over time. Once a character earns the required number of points, they become eligible for promotion. Rank caps are in place, so the site isn’t filled with high‑ranking officers with nowhere to go.

To view the monthly point charts, visit the Red Alert thread of our forums and open the Monthly Point Tables. Again, this is found on our forum page, in the Site Discussions area. You can read more about participation points, positions, and rank caps in the Federation Space Constitution.

Participation points are awarded by your Commanding Officer (CO), then approved through the chain of command by the Fleet Commander (FC) and finally the Commander in Chief (CinC). Every player earns points each month based on their activity level, and the exact system can vary slightly by CO. Once you’re assigned to a ship, feel free to ask your CO or FO how they award points.

You can also earn points by holding positions such as Department Head (DH), First Officer (FO), Commanding Officer (CO), and others. Medals are also awarded points. You can find a list of medals and their values on our wiki. Medals are typically given to players who go above and beyond.

While the points system is important, we encourage you not to play only for points or promotions. Even legends like Kirk and Picard started as lower‑deck officers. You’ll enjoy the game more if you focus on writing, developing your character, and being part of the Fed Space community.

As I mentioned above, there are several ranks you can achieve over time. The abbreviated forms and names are listed below.

• Mid – Midshipman
  
• Ens – Ensign
  
• Lt (JG) – Lieutenant (Junior Grade)
  
• Lt – Lieutenant
  
• LCdr – Lieutenant Commander
  
• Cdr – Commander
  
• Capt – Captain
  
• Cmdr – Commodore
  
• RAdm – Rear Admiral
  
• VAdm – Vice Admiral
  
• Adm – Admiral
  
• FAdm – Fleet Admiral
  

Chain of Command
The Chain of Command is the order you follow when you need help or have questions. Each rank and role is explained in the Fed Space Constitution. In general, you would contact:

1. Your Department Head (DH)
   
2. Your First Officer (FO)
   
3. Your Commanding Officer (CO)
   
4. The Commander in Chief (CinC)
   

Posting Rates and Leave of Absence
Fed Space is an RPG that is made of players from all over the world. Because of this, we ask you to have patience with other players, realizing that it might take a few days for a reply. As in our Constitution, players should post a minimum of twice a week.  
 
If you find that you can’t make that posting rate, email your DH, FO, and CO and request a Leave of Absence (LOA).  In your email, request you need an LOA, letting them know the reason and when you expect to be back. Doing this can avoid players wondering where you’ve gone to, or you wondering where another player has gone to.  It can also keep you from being considered Absent Without Leave (AWOL), which will cause your account to be suspended. 
 
Okay, time for more questions!

1. Where on the wiki can you learn how many points you need to earn the rank of Ensign and how many points do you need? 
   
2. Who is the Chief Medical Officer on the Artemis and where on the wiki would you find this?
   
3. What is one medal listed on the wiki, and what is its point value?
   
4. Have a look at the active starships on the site and list your top three ship assignment preferences. Please keep in mind this doesn't mean you will be assigned to one you list, as another ship might need an officer in your department. This just helps us understand your interests!  
   

Time for more writing! == 

== GM Input ==

As the transporter beam faded and the shuttle settled into silence, Tes’s tricorder emitted a sudden, sharp chirp. The display flickered, then stablized into a clearer pattern than before. Ensign T’Lara’s Vulcan physiology appears exactly where it should. Their heart rate, neural activity, and oxygen saturation were normal but layered beneath it is a second biological rhythm.

This time, the tricorder was able to  isolate this second rhythm just long enough for Tes to see it. A faint, organized pattern pulsing in a slow, deliberate cadence. More unsettlingly, the signal appears to originate from within T’Lara’s thoracic cavity, overlapping her own bioelectric field.

A moment later, the crystalline residue gave a soft crackle. A thin line of the material darkens, as though something within it was drawn away during transport. Tes’s tricorder chirped again and then the unknown rhythm was no longer in the shuttle.

==  After answering the questions in OOC, continue the story. Remember to use formatting learned earlier. You may continue using the NRC as well...and always remember, have fun!   == 

 

[Tes Th’etellis]

==1. Rank Explanation page under Star Fleet Naval Officer Ranks; 1,500 points required for Ensign rank
2. Robin Mayfair; found under Starships and under the USS Artemis’ Crew Manifest
3. Star Fleet Cross of Gallantry: valued at 600 points
4: USS Yeager, USS Zephyr, USS Artemis==

[Tes Th’etellis]

Tes watched the display stabilise and drew in a sharp breath. Ensign T’Lara’s vitals looked all good, but there was another biological sign. He watched it for a moment, then whipped around as the material darkened. He turned sharply towards where the ensigns had transported from as if he could watch whatever was drawn from it leave with the ensigns. He couldn’t, of course.

He watched the tricorder again and his stomach twisted in knots as he watched the biological rhythm’s location: T’Lara’s thoracic cavity. It hit him. Whatever was there, it was swept up with Ensign T’Lara.

He hit his combadge.

There’s too much that can go wrong in the thoracic cavity. The spinal cord, the lungs, the heart; some of the most important organs are housed there. Nothing’s wrong yet, but this could go south very quickly.

His voice was a little audibly panicked as he spoke. He felt he had to get there fast and confer with the other physicians before something happened.

“Th’etellis to Sick Bay, one to beam up.”

==GM Input, Results of beam to sick bay, please==

[Maddie Allen]

== GM Input and wrap up of scenario ==
 
As the transporter whisked Th’etellis into Sickbay, their tricorder immediately locked onto the same unknown biological rhythm detected earlier. The medical team moved Ensign T’Lara onto a biobed, and the overhead scanners confirmed what the tricorder had been trying to say… T’Lara’s vitals were stable, but a second, foreign bioelectric pattern was present inside her thoracic cavity.
 
The Sickbay computer attempted to classify it and failed, flagging it as non‑native biological activity. The pattern pulsed in a slow, deliberate rhythm, briefly syncing with T’Lara’s neural activity before drifting again.
 
The holodeck paused and then the scene dissolved into the familiar holodeck grid. Captain Allen approached, a cup in hand and a slight smile on her face.
 
“Good catch, Cadet. You uncovered the core of the mystery. An unknown lifeform had attached itself to Ensign T’Lara. Thanks to your quick thinking and your scans, the medical team should be able to treat her safely.”
 

==  You did an excellent job working through this scenario Cadet. I enjoyed reading your post as you started writing your character’s internal reactions, sharing how Tes processed the situation while feeling the urgency and then pushing through uncertainty. You also answered the questions correctly. 

With this scenario wrapped up, we’ll move into the next lesson, which is also your final lesson!  
 
For this last lesson, we will not be continuing the story. Instead, you will write a practice introductory post. Your first post on board your assigned ship is a very important post. It will be the first impression your new crew will have of your character so they can interact with you. 
 
This last assignment is to write a post as if it were your very first day reporting to your ship assignment. Choose a ship on our forums and report to the Commanding Officer on the bridge. Make sure to do your research about the ship you choose, using the wiki and the forums to help (for example, who the Commanding Officer is and other details about the ship). 
 
Make sure to include a description of your character in the post as well as remember he techniques learned throughout the past lessons in your post.  There is no need to include an NRC in your post.  
 
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! And... as always - have fun!  ==

[Tes Th’etellis]

The moment the turbo lift stopped at the bridge, Tes chewed his lip unconsciously. His heart pounded against his chest and his nerves would not let him be. 

Breathe, man. You made it.

The doors opened, and he began to make his way towards the Commanding Officer.

He was quite tall, yet physically unintimidating, with white hair that was currently pulled out of his eyes in a small ponytail in the back of his head. Frankly put, he was thin and didn’t even quite fill out his blue medical uniform. In terms of looks, he was quite average; nothing much to look at and fairly uninteresting, except for a mildly cleft lip and dark blue circles around his similarly blue eyes. 

Calm yourself, Tes. You belong here.

He steeled himself, straightened up, and saluted Captain Braggins.

“Medical Officer Th’etellis reporting for duty, sir.”

[Maddie Allen]

== Congratulations Cadet Th'etellis, you are hereby promoted to the rank of Midshipman!

Your new command crew will contact you soon, welcoming you to your ship. Before you set off for your new vessel, you should change your rank on your profile. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Click on ‘user cp’ at the top left. 
   
2. Scroll down the page and click ‘edit profile’. 
   
3. Change your 'Rank Graphic' by using the dropdown box to select Medical Midshipman. 
   
4. Change your ‘Position’ by writing in Medical Officer. 
   
5. Your location will be your ship name when you receive your assignment. 
   
6. Remember to select ‘Save Changes’ and then you're all updated!
   

Your CO or FO will email you to tell you where to report in. Make your first post a special one, as first impressions can go a long way! 

Make sure to save any posts you would like from this thread as we will archive it next weekend! 

It's been a pleasure being your instructor and I wish you well and many fantastic stories to come!

Congratulations again Midshipman Th'etellis!   ==