[AlexRider]

EX ASTRIS, SCIENTIA
FROM THE STARS, KNOWLEDGE

Greetings all!

Welcome to the 2023 October edition of the Academy News! I am Commodore AlexRider, SFA Deputy Commandant. This newsletter is an Academy's initiative in order to keep you abreast of the latest news from across the United Federation of Planets.



NEW MEMBERS
We welcome the following new members who have joined (or re-joined) the UFP last and this month:

• Leland
• Day81
• dariusjenai
• SODENIA
• Savion
• Phoenix
• Ineptcorpse
• mimmsnco
• tfirebeard
• bmcmvox

Welcome (back) aboard, crewmen!



COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

• UFPAC LXIX Ceremony:
  It was time again to celebrate... and we did! Many members of our community have been promoted and/or decorated so congratulations to all of you who have been recognised and thanks to the hosts Three of Seven, Solace and Chris Wilkinson!
  
  You can have a look at Commander Ravensplat's summary here. If you want to watch the video head over here. Enjoy!
  
  
• FEO Reshuffle:
  (From the UFP Commander-in-Chief Fleet Admiral Three of Seven):
  
  Greetings,
  
  The past couple of days have brought some discussion within FEO, as Saelanna felt it time to step down as Head of Community Administration, a role which she has served with great distinction, and a level head. I'm sure she will be posting here with her own comments, she has already briefed FEO, and FAB before hand, so volunteers in her department will have been expecting this news. I have been assured that she won't be a stranger, and will continue to frequent the UFP in her spare time.
  
  This left a spot in the role of Head of Community Administration, for which I made the decision to contact KerryMalone to fetch him out of retirerment, and into the role. It's a difficult role in many ways, and he has a tough task ahead, as replacing Saelanna is not going to be easy! For full transparency, the reason to bring KerryMalone back into FEO was due to his past experience with FEO, his ability to work as a moderator under Saelanna within FAB, and the role being among the most important in the UFP.
  
  Please join me in thanking Saelanna (as in banana) for her hard work in the UFP, and welcoming KerryMalone back to FEO!
  
  Thanks,
  Three of Seven
  Fleet Admiral
  
  
• VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
  The UFP would not be the place it is today without our volunteers who selflessly sacrifice their time to help out. Check out the currently open volunteer positions, and how to apply for one, HERE. If you don't find something there that aligns with your interests, you can always fill out the volunteer interest form to express your desire for something specific to help our community grow. Use the bottom section of the form for that and make sure you treat it just as importantly as an application for an open position. Put in as many details as possible and thank you for your interest!

UPCOMING EVENTS
The United Federation of Planets has a good number of events coming up! You can sign up for any of these events HERE. Events are for STO as well as Holodeck games that are not Star Trek related. Here are some examples of upcoming events:

• World of Warcraft - Vault of the Incarnates:
  On Tuesday, October 20th, at 6:00 PM BST/UFP; Gaming Supervisor Rear Admiral Rattlehead:
  
  We take on Dragonflight's first raid, the Vault of The Incarnates!
  
  
• Star Wars: The Old Republic - Flashpoints:
  On Sunday, October 22nd, at 1:00 PM BST/UFP; SFHOLO Commanding Officer Admiral Chris Wilkinson:
  
  Greetings fellow Champions!
  
  Tonight we perform one or more dangerous missions to aid the Galaxy in it's glorious fight!
  How many missions is determined by the galaxy's most wealthy, as they send urgent requests for help from all corners of the galaxy.
  We may be up against members of the Hutt Cartels, smugglers, pirates, or a large faction such as the Republic or Empire!
  It is hoped that all attending will make it back in one piece, but as ever - last messages to loved ones will be passed across should you fall in battle.
  
  
• Star Trek Online: Special Ops & Build Discussion:
  On Sunday, October 22nd, at 8:00 PM BST/UFP; STO Commanding Officer Admiral Bridger:
  
  This event is only educational, there is absolutely no pressure on anyone.
  
  This is what we are going to do:
  Build Discussions
  STF-Training Runs
  Regular STF-Runs
  
  
  All questions you have shall be answered, and all possible help will be given.

FEDERATION NEWS SERVICE ARTICLES
Our Federation News Service has a number of dedicated writers who are writing articles on a regular basis for you to read. Here are some examples of recently published works:

• USS Excelsior - Pioneering the Galaxy by Commodore AlexRider:
  The USS Excelsior stands as an iconic symbol of exploration, technological innovation, and enduring legacy. You can read the article here.
  
  
• Lower Decks Season 4 - My thoughts so far by Admiral Solace:
  Short write up covering my thoughts on the latest offerings of the latest season of Lower Decks! Enjoy reading this article here.
  
  
• Webb Telescope showing us the air of far away worlds by Commander Ravensplat:
  Have Scientists just discovered a new world type or even a life bearing world? Read more about it here.

This should be all for this month. Thanks for your attention and see you in November... after Halloween... boo! 👻


Commodore AlexRider
SFA Deputy Commandant
Recruitment Coordinator
FNS Staff Writer

[AlexRider]

Supplemental: Added the FEO Reshuffle.