Welcome to the USS Astrea!

It is early 2389, approximately 18 months after the Romulan Star went supernova. The major superpowers of the Alpha and Beta quadrants have all but fallen. Starfleet still hasn’t recovered from one of its darker moments in history. There is still a ban on all synth research and the fleet is still regrouping after the Mars shipyard was destroyed in the synth attack. The USS Astrea was pulled out of retirement and among other updates, refitted with an early version of the slipstream drive. The Astrea’s official assignment is to patrol the Federation worlds along the Romulan neutral zone in the vicinity of the supernova’s impact. Starfleet’s official orders are to maintain security and order, and to ensure that Federation law is being complied with.

However, the Command Staff of the Astrea took their oaths before Starfleet lost its way, and they firmly believe that it will find its way back. Despite its primary mission of security, and its persistent message to stay out of Romulan affairs, the senior staff look for opportunities for their crew to provide humanitarian relief, engage in positive culture exchanges, and experience the wonders of science and exploration. This is not an easy task in the current political climate as there will be roadblocks, including rogue criminal activity, enemy forces gaining power, and internal conflicts within Starfleet.


USS Astrea, a galaxy class refit starship in space



Mission Status: Astrea is near Freecloud. Teams have been dispatched and are investigating both a threat of a potential biogenic weapon, as well as a lead on a possible missing Starfleet vessel. The crew is seeking to verify possible evidence that a Starfleet vessel that has been missing for nine years may located in the Alpha Doradus system, just outside of Federation Space. Unfortunately, if the information is correct, then the Pakleds are seeking to purchase what is left of this vessel and may be a step ahead of Astrea.

Meanwhile, Intelligence has been picking up increased activity from the Nausicaans, likely looking to take advantage of the vacuum created in the balance of powers in the Alpha and Beta quadrants. There is a potential that biological and chemical weapons may be in development. The USS Astrea is equipped with one of the more advanced science and medical departments since the last refit and they carry a Marine contingent; therefore, they are one of several ships tasked with monitoring the situation and respond as necessary.

We are always looking for fellow writers interested in taking their character(s) on a journey in this world by participating in mission assignments and developing their own stories and writing side stories and character developments pieces with other writers. A lot of the writers here keep a fairly fast pace, but we only ask that you be involved with a minimum of two posts per month, so there are opportunities to write a slower place if you choose.

We are an inclusive, LGBTQ friendly group and welcome all players 18 and older. Please join us on Discord to meet other players and learn more about the sim. We are a 2-2-2 18+ Sim in Theta Fleet.

Sim Rating 18 and over, 2-2-2


Latest News Items

» Mission Update

Posted on Tue May 13th, 2025 @ 1:03pm by Captain Remy Johansen in General News

Mission Update

The USS Astrea has been inside of the Typhon Expanse for almost three days now. Many of you are exhausted. Frustrated from long hours of countering against unexpected issues with the ship's system, working to map out the anomalies with as much precision as possible to protect Astrea against further damage or possible exposure to temporal disturbances, and some of you have been experiencing visions, hallucinations, flashbacks that have been disrupting sleep and causing anxiety and terror.

Our current intelligence suggests that the USS Dalton disappeared from the far side of the Alpha Quadrant and ended up here.…


» New Website, Mission Updates, & Crew Accolades

Posted on Sun Mar 2nd, 2025 @ 10:31pm by Captain Remy Johansen in General News

Hello All,

It is March, which in the Midwest (United States) means that Spring is around the corner, just after False Spring and Second and Third Winters. It's also a time of change. We change our clocks, AND, we're changing websites! While both old and new websites are working now, I would encourage everyone to change your bookmarks, and clear your cache, and update your Astrea page to:

astrea.harperhold.com

I have already updated the site's default email, so you may have noticed more updates going to Spam. If this is undesirable, I believe that once you mark a few of…


» Happy Anniversary!

Posted on Sat Jan 25th, 2025 @ 7:11pm by Captain Remy Johansen in General News

The USS Astrea turned 1 year old this month! A huge thanks to those that believed in me and helped get the sim off of the ground from the very beginning as well as to all of those that we picked up along the way. Our first year was more successful than I could have ever managed, and it is all because of the fabulous people who have come on board creating such a warm and inviting atmosphere of friendship, camaraderie, and creativity.

Each and everyone of you stayed dedicated to bringing this world and your characters to life month…


» The End of the Year is Near

Posted on Sat Dec 14th, 2024 @ 4:56pm by Captain Remy Johansen in General News

Wow!

I don't even know what to say, guys. Astrea launched in early January, and I am astonished by our success. I am so incredibly thankful for my friends who had faith to start this journey with me, and for the new friends we've picked up along the way. I hope you have all had fun, and I am just so incredibly thankful that you all have given me such a great community to write with. The creativity, quality of writing, and camaraderie here are incredible and I'm looking forward to another year!

Those who have been around for a…


» August Awards are Here!

Posted on Sun Sep 8th, 2024 @ 6:04pm by Captain Remy Johansen in General News

Congratulations Crew!!

Thanks so much to everyone who participated this month! We did quite well with Theta Fleet's Awards!!

Our Gold Unit of Distinction for August goes out to ALL who participated this month, as does our August Award of Merit. I've attached those to your bios with a little note from the Captain.

Theta Fleet's Player of the Month goes to Marshal001/aka Clay McEntyre III. Congratulations out to them, as I've greatly appreciate the effort they've put into helping wrap up some pending missions.

I haven't mentioned Captain's choice in a while, and I hope to get back to…


Latest Mission Posts

» Breakfast at the Edge of the Bay, Part 1

Mission: Character Backstories
Posted on Thu Jul 10th, 2025 @ 8:59pm by Lieutenant JG Jacqueline Holder & Lieutenant JG Jean-Baptiste Dorsainvil

The air around Fisherman's Wharf still held that clammy dawn residue, even as the late morning light started to angle in, bright and forgiving. The city looked half-awake even for a Sunday. Like a man blinking at his first coffee, one shoe still missing. A few street musicians tuned up outside the old Embarcadero museum across the street, their cases yawning open for tips, half-hoping someone would mistake them for jazz geniuses.

JB sat at a small iron table on the terrace of the café--some place with a name that had probably once sounded clever but now just looked tired…


» Subtext & Symbolism (Part 6)

Mission: How to See in the Dark
Posted on Tue Jul 8th, 2025 @ 1:07am by Captain Remy Johansen & Commander Irene Seya & Lieutenant JG Jean-Baptiste Dorsainvil & Crewman Emiliano Echevarria

Emiliano leaned back against the smooth wall panel, his boot heels planted wide on the deck. The small security suite felt more like a supply closet than an actual office--no windows, no buzz of passing crew. Just the quiet rhythmic clicks of the console working its calculations and the faint crinkle of his snack wrapper.

He tore another bite off the small empanadita he'd tucked into his tool belt that morning--cheese and sweet plantain, gone a bit cold and rubbery but still decent enough to maintain his blood sugar levels.

His current task was a far cry from chasing rodents…


» Worth the Price, Part 2

Mission: Bombs or Bombshells
Posted on Tue Jul 8th, 2025 @ 12:55am by Ensign Dani Harper & Lieutenant Ryan Keel & Lieutenant JG Jean-Baptiste Dorsainvil & Lieutenant JG Thivi & Josef Forstinger & Lieutenant JG Fulvia

The Chamber was working, that much one was able to tell just by the constant whirr and condensation it gave off. Strangely enough, it bore no identifying marks-though just by how bulky it was, one could be able to deduce perhaps that this Chamber was old, very old-if the Rust hadn't already started giving that away. Though there was no way to look inside, as what little glass there was on the metal cylinder had practically frozen over.

However, the Tri-Corder, able to penetrate through the metal and circuitry, picks up a life sign. Faint-and encountering some interference from the…


» Sparring with the big guy

Mission: Gone, Without Ever Knowing the Way
Posted on Mon Jul 7th, 2025 @ 10:33pm by Lieutenant Commander Eirly Andersen & Civillian Dekon Lera & Lieutenant JG Razka Kas

Kas entered the gym, one of Bella's friends was trying to start a sparring club and he'd been asked to join. He was hesitant; his style of sparring often left people injured and he was under the impression that this club was going to consist of a lot of civilians. He was even more surprised to see the number of women as he approached the group.

“Mr Razka I'm so glad you decided to join us, I'm Hanna.” A short woman said.

She looked to be human, she was wearing a sports bra and form fitting cargo pants. She gave…


» Diplomatic But Problematic 2 - Briefing Boogaloo

Mission: Gone, Without Ever Knowing the Way
Posted on Mon Jul 7th, 2025 @ 9:42pm by Ensign Wrenleigh Reed & Lieutenant Ryan Keel

::ON::

Ensign Wrenleigh Reed had made her exit, allowing Keel to reflect on their recent interaction. She was up herself, but he could work with her, he decided. Her ambition would likely result in good work done aboard, rather than the undermining of his own position. Though she said she was uninterested in advancing up the ranks in Starfleet, he considered he needed a reliable deputy, and resolved to approach her for it, based on evidence of good work to back up her talk, of course.

A meeting appointment warbled through to his desk terminal. In ten minutes, Wrenleigh wanted…