USS Columbia (Archive)

Welcome to the USS Columbia, one of the Fourth Fleet’s finest ships that boldly goes where no one has gone before!

This persistent sandbox is open to every member of Bravo Fleet ranked midshipman and up. If you’re interested in applying, click the Apply Now button. Remember that your character biography should be complete, and you do not need to include a writing sample. Check the guide for more directions (this includes our rules).

The USS Columbia is an ongoing open sandbox for members of Bravo Fleet. Open to everyone holding the rank of midshipman and above, this space is meant to provide people with an opportunity to write character development stories and organic plots without relying on direct game manager intervention like a traditional RPG.

Set on board a Galaxy-class starship, the Columbia provides members with the full writing flavour in an environment similar to Star Trek: Lower Decks. It focuses primarily on the lower decks characters set in the departments of command, engineering, operations, security/tactical, science and medical. 

Unlike SBB and Avalon, this sandbox allows members to collaborate with other members in a set time to complete a sub-storyline/plot within a main mission arc.

Click here to read the USS Columbia Guide.

Click here to see the command crew of the USS Columbia.

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28 July 2024

The Gala

Lost And Found

USS Columbia (Archive)

Ten Forward 1930 Hours Matthys closely inspected some of the canvases that had arrived and were placed on easels in groupings by style across the ten-forward space. The space itself had been meticulously decorated in white and ivory decor, tables and chairs had coverings with pearls outlining [...]

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10 July 2024

Telephone Game

Lost And Found

USS Columbia (Archive)

Matthys walked into the lounge area and narrowed his eyes slightly as he turned his head slowly from left to right, gazing intently to find the man he had come to see. He hummed to himself in satisfaction as he noticed Bollwyn sitting alone in the far right corner, having a meal.  He [...]

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7 July 2024

Puzzling at knots

Lost And Found

USS Columbia (Archive)

“Simulation unsuccessful. Parameters do not result in matching particle decay” the calm voice of the computer responded, and it was very much at odds with the anxiety it caused in James.  Cursing, he resisted the urge to hurl his PADD and stepped away from the console instead. After moving [...]

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25 June 2024

Sharing a Drink

Lost And Found

USS Columbia (Archive)

“She hates me.” Matthys sighed as he sipped on his saurian brandy. He was seated on a sofa chair, his legs folded up on the chair and pulled into his body. His left arm extended in front of his legs, and he carefully cradled his drink. He has been unwinding with his friend Naomi Cross in her [...]

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