The Fleet - Independence Fleet

We’ve taken the Independence Fleet name as far as it can go. To get to that next level, we decided to return to our roots… Welcome to Utopia Fleet Command!

We’ve hosted top quality Star Trek online role playing since 1999. Regardless of what you call it–simming, play-by-post (PbP), play-by-email (PbEm), role play-by-email (RPbE), or even creative writing–this is the place to let your imagination run wild within the Trek universe.

Join one of our exciting adventures below and tell your Star Fleet tale of warping around the galaxy with other Trekkies from across the globe!

IDF Star Trek role play by e-mail

Sleek purple-toned space-themed banner with the bold white and blue text "Task Force Alpha" in a futuristic font, centered against a starry cosmic background and framed by a black and white border.

Deep Space Exploration

Banner image of the USS Albion, NCC-3020, a Galaxy-class starship illuminated by fiery light in space. The ship name and registry number appear in bold white text in the corners.

USS Albion	NCC-3020
Format: Script	Era: TNG/DSN/VOY
Type: Open	Class: Galaxy
CO: Captain Dick Sprague	Join!

The USS Wayfarer, NCC-72113, a sleek Starfleet vessel, glides above a blue and white planet. The image captures the ship from below, highlighting its glowing blue impulse engine, saucer section, and detailed hull plating. The ship's name and registry are prominently displayed in futuristic white font with a purple outline, matching the frame of the image.

USS Wayfarer	NCC-72113
Format: Prose	Era: Post-Dominion War
Type: Traditional	Class: Intrepid
CO: Captain Akeno Misaki	Join!

IDF Star Trek simming

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Defense Response Force

Banner image of the USS Churchill, a Federation starship with registry NCC-86255, flying through space. The ship is shown from a rear-side angle with visible nacelles and saucer section, against a starry black background. The name 'USS Churchill' is displayed in bold white text in the top left, and 'NCC-86255' in the bottom right, framed by a thin lavender border.

USS Churchill	NCC-86255
Format: Prose	Era: Post-Dominion War
Type: Traditional	Class: Luna
CO: Captain James Stewart	Join!

A sleek Federation starship labeled "USS Liberty NCC-4003-A" cruises through a dense asteroid field in deep space. The vessel features a saucer section, glowing blue nacelles, and red impulse engines, all illuminated against the dark, star-filled background. The image is bordered in purple, with futuristic text enhancing the sci-fi tone.

USS Liberty	NCC-4003-A
Format: Prose	Era: Post-Dominion War
Type: Traditional	Class: Sovereign
CO: Captain Kaylia Strenvale	Join!

Banner for the USS Washington NCC-81533-E, featuring a sleek futuristic starship with a glowing deflector dish flying through space with a purple nebula in the background.

USS Washington	NCC-81533-E
Format: Prose	Era: Post-Dominion War
Type: Open	Class: Sovereign
CO: Captain Shran dh’Klar	Join!

IDF Star Trek role play by post

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Special Operations Division

Banner for the USS Chuck Norris NCC-4005, showing a detailed close-up of a Defiant-class starship soaring through a star-filled region of deep space.

USS Chuck Norris	NCC-4005
Format: Prose & Script	Era: TNG/DSN/VOY
Type: Open	Class: Defiant
CO: Captain Mira Rodale	Join!

Banner image of the USS Firebird, registry NCC-88298, featuring a detailed Starfleet starship flying through space. The ship is shown from above at an angle, with glowing blue and red elements and a sleek, futuristic design.

USS Firebird	NCC-88298
Format: Prose	Era: Post-Dominion War
Type: Traditional	Class: Diligent
CO: Captain Malcom Llwyedd	Join!

Banner for the USS Sunfire, NCC-3935-B, showing a Starfleet starship in space with visible hull details and registry, framed in a soft purple border.

USS Sunfire	NCC-3935-B
Format: Prose	Era: Post-Dominion War
Type: Traditional	Class: Akira
CO: Captain Rhenora Kaylen	Join!

IDF Star Trek creative writing / Star Trek collaborative writing

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Banner image of the USS Eminence, registry NCC-90008, a sleek, futuristic starship depicted at warp speed against a streaking starfield backdrop. The ship’s dark angular hull is prominently displayed, giving a sense of rapid motion and cutting-edge design. The text “USS Eminence” and “NCC-90008” appears in bold white font on the left and right sides, respectively, all framed by a thin purple border.

USS Eminence	NCC-90008
Format: Prose	Era: Picard (2399)
Type: Traditional	Class: Saber
CO: Captain Alex Shepard	Join!

Banner image of the USS Montana, NCC-1889, showing a close-up view of the starship’s saucer section and registry markings in space. The ship name and registry number are displayed in bold white text.

USS Montana	NCC-1889
Format: Prose	Era: TOS Movies
Type: Open	Class: Miranda
CO: Captain Michael Murphy	Join!

What does prose and script mean?

That’s simply the style of writing used for the particular game. Prose means it’s written in regular language like you would find in a novel or short story. Script refers to a specific role playing syntax:

{Location}

Character: (Thoughts.) ::action:: “Dialogue.” =/\=Communicator dialogue.=/\=

Still don’t get it? Here’s the same line written in each format:

{Planet’s Surface}

John picked the communicator up from the table. He wasn’t sure what to do. “Here goes nothing,” he muttered before speaking into the device. “Bridge, this is John.”

{Planet’s Surface}

John: ::picks up communicator from the table:: (I’m not sure what to do.) “Here goes nothing.” =/\=Bridge, this is John.=/\=

As you can see, the {Location} tag is frequently used in both formats. Also, the exact syntax will likely vary from sim to sim. Here’s an article from Ongoing Worlds that explains script format in more detail

What’s the difference between traditional and open role playing?

In traditional role playing, you only write for your own character without explicit permission or guidance from other players, generally speaking. This is how almost all Star Trek simming games usually work.

Open role playing differs in that everyone writes for everyone. All characters are at your disposal for use with every post. While this is uncommon in the role playing community, you’ll see a higher number of open role playing sims in Independence Fleet. Here’s an article from Ongoing Worlds that explains open role playing in more detail.

Independence Fleet = Excellence

Tournament of Simulations

Colorful poster for the 2022 Simulation Cup featuring dramatic clouds, streaks of energy or light, and several sci-fi starships. A golden trophy with a green alien figure is shown at the top above the bold text '2022 Simulation Cup'.

Poster for the 2021 WarGames Competition featuring a stylized illustration of shadowy hands typing on a keyboard in the background. A green alien holding Earth appears near the top left, and a red alien holding Earth appears near the bottom right. Bold text reads '2021 WarGames Competition' in large, blocky letters.

Ongoing Worlds

*Awarded before he was a member of Independence Fleet

Legacy Simming League

A gold medal featuring a portrait of a man, framed by a laurel wreath, hanging from a blue ribbon with four gold stars—symbolizing excellence and recognition within a creative or roleplaying community.

Community Events Hosted

A grayscale poster for SciWorld 2011, hosted by Independence Fleet. The central design features a stylized Stargate ring surrounding a faint image of a futuristic cityscape or structure. The title 'SciWorld' is displayed in a stylized font at the top, while '2011' and 'Hosted by Independence Fleet' are written in bold and script fonts at the bottom.

A festive poster for the Simming League Fall Festival 2011, hosted by Independence Fleet. The design features a circular motif of autumn leaves and swirling vines centered around a banjo. Surrounding the artwork is a decorative circular frame with alien-like symbols. Bold text at the bottom reads 'Fall Festival 2011' with 'Simming League' and 'Hosted by Independence Fleet' in smaller text.

	USS Chuck Norris USS Eminence USS Liberty USS Montana USS Sunfire USS Washington USS Wayfarer	2022
	USS Eminence USS Washington USS Wayfarer	2021
	USS Ganymede USS Liberty USS Wayfarer Starbase 80	2020
	USS Chuck Norris	2014
	USS Victory	2013
	USS Chirikov USS Liberty USS Rioja USS Sunfire USS Victory	2012
	USS Liberty USS Sunfire	2011


April 14-16, 2011	October 28, 2011	May 1-3, 2013	November 14, 2020	June 12, 2021

	Squiddie Award USS Chuck Norris, 2020 James D. West, 2015 Ken Gillis, 2015* AJ Wheeler, 2013
	Community Honor Aurther Winters, 2021 Ken Gillis, 2020 James D. West, 2018 Landon Wakeland, 2013

	Simming Prize Ken Gillis, 2022 Charles Star, 2016 & 2019 Independence Fleet, 2011 USS Sunfire, 2010
	Distinguished Service Medal Charles Star, 2011