Welcome to the USS Montana!
Welcome to the Federation Starship USS Montana NCC-1889
A member of the Independence Fleet.
A member of the Independence Fleet.
We are a semi-canon based sim, having commenced our voyages in 2289, approximately two years after the events of the movie Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home with some modifications to the continuity.
We are now six months after the events of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, which is set in 2293. Thus the Federation and Starfleet are still expanding and the period of great exploration is underway. Are the Klingons we meet now friendly and trustworthy, or are they still dangerous and aggressive antagonists...
Key deviations from canon in our alternate timeline include:
1. StarTrek: The Motion Picture never happened but Captain James T Kirk completed a second five year mission and was promoted to Admiral;
2. The events in the other movies occurred as shown on screen:
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
3. At the end Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, James T. Kirk is demoted from Admiral to Commodore. He and the Enterprise were sent off on a third and final five year mission.
Sulu left the ship and was promoted to Captain of the Excelsior.
4. For us the future is open and unknown...
Awards:
- Genesis(August 2021)
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The USS Montana is a proud member of Independence Fleet
Latest News Items
» IDF's 20th Anniversary
Posted on Sun Jul 4th, 2021 @ 9:21am by Admiral Charles Star in General News
Independence Fleet:
Thank you to everyone for the incredible journey we've been on these last 20 years. It simply can't be put into words. However, we've still tried, and we hope you enjoy this content:
20th Anniversary Message & Almanac
2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
Awards… For Monthly Awards!
Trivia Day Results
Here's to many more years!
Admiral Charles Star
» Awards
Posted on Wed Jun 30th, 2021 @ 9:31pm by Captain Emmalyn Marcus in General News
The following crew members have received the following awards.
Lieutenant Stuart Mann.
Quality post.
The arrival.
Lieutenant Angelus De'luvia.
Most Improved
For Guiding the CO both in character and out.
Keep up the good work crew. More Awards are yet to follow
» The Roll Call News Item
Posted on Sun Jan 24th, 2021 @ 8:26am by Captain RS Harrison in General News
Please go to the News and find the recently edited "Roll Call" item and post like I asked.
Thank you.
This link may take you there I hope.
https://montana.idfleet.com/index.php/main/viewnews/18
» Wiki updates with schematics and maps
Posted on Wed Jan 13th, 2021 @ 1:38pm by Captain RS Harrison in Website Update
I’ve made some wiki page updates primarily regarding phasers and communicators and track orders which results in four pieces of equipment that make it redesigned in the game.
I’ve also posted the deck plans in the map as a wiki page for reference without a better option I think will adopt those soon.
Similarly I have posted a link to a map of Federation space.
I also think there’s one other wiki page update but good night.
» Congratulations Mr. Ryson
Posted on Sun Jan 10th, 2021 @ 10:20am by Captain RS Harrison in Sim Announcement
I messaged Mr. Ryson privately but I thought I'd make a News item.
Mr. Ryson's post is Great. It is just about exactly what I asked for (I'm not looking) but I just read it and I was very please with what he turned in.
Congratulations, Mr. Ryson and thank you.
Feel free to post again while we wait for me to nudge us out of Spacedock. I think I mentioned everyone can make multiple posts like this so go ahead everyone.
Ryson put up a good example.
Anyone can contact me with questions but my schedule is weird and I may not reply quickly.
Thanks again.
P.S. I've read some other stuff that isn't published but since this is published and you can all see it I wanted to congratulate him in public. I've gotten a few questions and samples from players who clearly did not read my initial instructions and I was worried that I had not been clear but I'm satisfied now that I was not too vague in my assignment regarding the first post and that is partly why I'm making this public comment. That and Ryson's post was also enjoyable as noted. And... we're off!
Latest Mission Posts
» Tea and Philosophy
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Wed Mar 19th, 2025 @ 12:38am by Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan
Lt. Commander Steve Ryan sat in the Montana’s lounge, nursing a steaming cup of Tarkalean tea. Across from him, Ensign O’Donnel toyed with a spanner, spinning it absently between his fingers while staring out the window at the stars beyond.
“You ever think about them?” O’Donnel finally said, his voice…
» Here We Stand
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Tue Mar 18th, 2025 @ 6:17pm by Captain Michael Murphy & Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan & Lieutenant Aubrie Fox & Lieutenant Kestra Ral & Lieutenant Stuart Mann
ON:
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USS Montana Bridge
Captain Murphy entered the Bridge and found it eerily quiet. The viewscreen showed a Klingon bird of prey facing the Montana.
He broke the silence, "Report."
Lieutenant Mitchell quickly stood up. "Captain. The Klingons have just been sitting there. I'm don't know exactly what they're…
» Off Duty
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Sat Mar 1st, 2025 @ 11:15pm by Lieutenant Stuart Mann
After his shift was over, Lt. Mann did everything he could to try and forget what was going on around him. He knew that the only way to ensure that he would not go crazy was rest.
Mann felt lucky; most people his rank had a roommate, but this ship…
» The Best Laid Plans...
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Thu Feb 27th, 2025 @ 3:24am by Captain Michael Murphy & Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan & Lieutenant Kestra Ral & Lieutenant Stuart Mann
ON:
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USS Montana Bridge
Lieutenant Mitchell settled into the Captain's chair. He didn't like being used for command anymore, and he had made sure the higher-ups knew that. The Captain had assured him this would be an easy time. An hour, tops. He took a deep breath and waited…
» Checking In
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Tue Jan 21st, 2025 @ 4:04pm by Captain Michael Murphy & Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan & Lieutenant Kestra Ral
ON:
=======Montana Bridge=======
The Montana was soon to arrive at it's next assignment. They were to check in on the mining colony at Janus VI. Apparently something was interfering with their operations.
Captain Murphy entered the bridge and surveyed his crew.
LT. Cmdr. Ryan was standing in the center of…
Latest Personal Logs
» Big Decisions
Posted on Tue Mar 18th, 2025 @ 6:44pm by Captain Michael Murphy
Computer, begin Captain's Personal Log.
The Klingons are gone, but I'll bet they'll be back. It's my understanding the pergium mine here at Janus VI is vital to the Federation. I can't do anything to get it up and running again, but I worry that if I leave it'll fall…
» Between the lines.
Posted on Fri Jan 24th, 2025 @ 12:47am by Lieutenant Kestra Ral
on:
==Personal quarters USS Montana==
Coming out of the shower, Kestra frowned as she ran her fingers through her hair. It had got very long in the time being on the ship. As she twisted it up in high ponytail, the long dark waves reached her back. Kestra had to…
» Exploring the Unknown
Posted on Tue Jan 21st, 2025 @ 11:04pm by Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan
We arrived at Janus VI and met with the locals aboard the ship. They are requesting medical equipments and anti radiation assets but they are not disclosing why they need them. To be honest their behavior during the meeting was all but comforting.
Lt. Ral has the feeling they are…
» A sweet job proposal
Posted on Wed Dec 11th, 2024 @ 10:41am by Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan
I’ve just returned from a meeting with Captain Murphy, and I still can’t quite believe what I’m about to record. As of this morning, I’ve been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander and offered the position of Executive Officer aboard the USS Montana.
I still can’t believe it.
The…
» First Captain's Personal Log
Posted on Tue Dec 10th, 2024 @ 3:20pm by Captain Michael Murphy
Captain's Personal Log.
My first one.
I never expected to Captain the Montana. I was certain Captain Adams would be here forever, and I'd move on to another ship. Maybe a larger ship. But apparently the brass had other plans. Captain Adams was summoned to Starfleet Headquarters for some new…