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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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…
Latest Mission Posts
» Cycan III briefing
Mission: Children of the Stars
Posted on Mon Aug 11th, 2025 @ 4:54pm by Captain Michael Murphy & Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan & Lieutenant Kestra Ral & Ensign Fiona Flores
Having left Chaltok IV behind, the Montana nears it's newly assigned mission area. One particular planet stands out to be surveyed.
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USS Montana Briefing Room
Captain Murphy stood at the front of the room, while his available senior staff were assembled.
The screen to Murphy's left showed a planet. There seemed to be at least 75% cloud cover, but where there were gaps in the clouds the colors blue or green could be seen.
"This is Cycan III," Murphy offered. "It's a Class M planet in our exploration area. Something atmospheric is making it hard for our scans to…
» What do we have here?
Mission: Children of the Stars
Posted on Fri Aug 8th, 2025 @ 9:45pm by Lieutenant Kestra Ral
On:
{Science lab, USS Montana}
Rubbing her forehead with her fingertips Kestra frowned as she watched the creature “it is cute” she stated her observations.
LT. Wallace Wilson pushed her hand away from her forehead to place his hand on it as he huffed.
“What are you doing?” Kestra asked with just a touch of annoyance.
“Seeing if you have a fever because that is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.” He told her seriously.
Frowning up at him she asked “Do you think Harry is ugly?” Beauty was in the eyes of the beholder she thought.
“No he…
» New Arrivals
Mission: Children of the Stars
Posted on Sat Aug 2nd, 2025 @ 1:57pm by Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan & Captain Michael Murphy & Ensign Fiona Flores
PRE-CREDITS.
Seated in the passenger seat beside a helmsman, Ensign Fiona Flores watched the USS Montana seemingly enlarge in space as her shuttle approached its docking bay. Internally, she was derisive of Montana’s less-than-stellar appearance. A smug smirk crossed her lips that were coated in maroon lip stick. She was dismissive of the Montana lacking the majesty of one of Starfleet’s more majestic flagship builds, the Montana was utilitarian. The button panels, in addition to the screens, glowed lowly on her firm, tanned skin.
Fiona adjusted her brunette hair bun as a lone strand crossed her face as she looked…
» Which Is Worse
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Tue Jul 22nd, 2025 @ 11:14am by Captain Michael Murphy & Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan & Lieutenant Kestra Ral
The Montana is on the way back from the distress call, which ultimately had only two survivors.
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ON:
Captain Murphy was headed to Sickbay. Head Nurse Boudreaux had requested him. She hadn’t sounded happy. He had already asked his XO to meet him there.
As Steve turned the corner almost at sickbay, met with the Captain.
"Synchronized huh?" He tried to smile even if being summoned up in sickbay isn't all fun.
"All the great Captains and XOs are," Murphy smiled back.
"After you" he said, as he let the door slid open and waited for Murphy to enter…
» The Athena
Mission: Maintaining the Status Quo
Posted on Wed Jul 16th, 2025 @ 4:54pm by Captain Michael Murphy & Lieutenant Commander Steve Ryan
USS Montana – Bridge
The hum of the transporter faded, replaced by the familiar quiet efficiency of the Montana’s bridge. Captain Murphy and the away team stepped off the platform, still in partial EVA suits, helmets tucked under arms. Lt. Commander Ryan immediately handed off the suspect PADD from Harry Fudd to the nearby ensign Fernandez for verification.
"Keep an ear out for any inbound or outbound communication traffic of that stranded vessel, I want you to inform me of anything that happens out there" the XO ordered to the female Ops ensign.
“Aye aye, Sir” the redhead confirmed.
“Oh…
Latest Personal Logs
» Farewell Janus VI
Posted on Mon Jul 28th, 2025 @ 12:20pm by Captain Michael Murphy
Captain's Personal Log.
We leave Janus VI in the hands of the Klingons. It feels like we wasted effort trying to keep it away from them for these last weeks. We have to trust in the wisdom of the diplomats. I've never heard of the Federation willingly ceding territory to the Klingons, but there are certainly factors we are unaware of. Perhaps we got something we needed in exchange for a mining planet in need of rehabilitation. I still can't help but feel as though we were defeated.
Oh, I also finally looked into the interesting events in Engineering with…
» The Athena tragedy
Posted on Thu Jul 17th, 2025 @ 6:41am by Captain Michael Murphy
Captain's Log.
I'm almost done with my report on the incident with the Athena. The scans of the area confirmed Lieutenant Mitchell's analysis. The ship had alien and other incompatible parts hooked up to it's engine, most likely trying to improve on it's existing design. Several of the parts could have led to the explosions, making the report a little more tedious than usual. I have to wonder what kind of a Captain is making decisions that puts money and profit ahead of their crew.
Two survivors. And only because we were here. Had I decided to stay at Janus…
» 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 to the Klingons or another faction. My hope is that nothing happens to challenge our stand here. No other incident, no emergency, no other ships arrive. Unless they're the diplomats or the new miners, of course.
It would be unfortunate if how this unfolds becomes the way my time in…
» 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 keep reminding herself that her life had become boring and predictable on the base stations. She had dreamed of adventure. The subtle mysteries other ships had brought to the base stations she had served on had been intriguing. But, far too much time had passed in between the visits 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 lying and I trust her judgement, besides, they didn't convince me either.
They are making preparation to have us on the planet but I want to beat them to it and see closely what we are dealing with. I asked permission to the captain to lead a small landing party…