UFPLANETS.COM COMMUNITY
THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS
We’re an online community with a passion for Star Trek, sharing the same vision as its creator Gene Roddenberry, that together anything is possible. We’ll stop at nothing to celebrate the greatness that is Star Trek and the ideals it represents.
OUR HISTORY
In what began as a small group of people playing the popular Star Trek: Bridge Commander game in May 2002, our community has gone through many evolutions in its time. In what was originally a very focused gaming website, we’ve grown to support the many facets of the wider Star Trek community since then, including news coverage, developing a Book database and a much more diverse set of members.
Today, we’re one of the largest and oldest international Star Trek communities that has and always will remain open to everyone. We believe in leading by example, and so as such, we’re very morally driven and welcoming to everyone that wants to start a journey with us.
WHAT WE DO
We strive to create an all-encompassing environment where we actively seek every member to give their creative input in how they think we should run. Our leaders are tasked with a standing order to craft a flexible base upon which members can continue to contribute to. As a result, hundreds of the many thousands of members who have passed through this corner of the internet have set their mark in improving UFPlanets.com beyond measure.
Our ultimate goal and commitment is to provide Star Trek fans on the internet with a totally unique experience, whether that be through our welcoming members, unique website or the services we offer to everyone. Through the generous donations we receive, we have been able to push the boundaries of our capability. Our infinite thanks goes out to those people who have helped us over the years.
FEDERATION EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The UFP’s top leaders govern and administrate the day to day functions of community affairs from the Federation Executive Office (FEO).
Fleet Admiral
Fleet Admiral Three of Seven
Head of Community Administration Joint Heads of Technical Services
Admiral Kerry Malone Vice Admiral Pedigo Vice Admiral Jess
Head of Community Gaming
Admiral Bridger
The Federation Executive Office is the governing body of the community and is comprised of the most experienced and capable members of the UFP. Working together as a tight knit unit, the members of the FEO manage departments, plan new features and strive to make the community an enjoyable experience for everyone.
As individuals, the members of the Federation Executive Office, known as Federation Executives, care for a specific aspect of the community. These responsibilities range from Technical Services, Administration, Member Experience to External Communications. Federation Executives have a great deal of freedom and are encouraged to work semi-independently on their own personal projects, however they remain accountable to the Overall Community Lead - the first amongst equals.
As a democratically inclined entity it is common for FEO members to vote on most issues, discussions and proposals to ensure that all members can express their opinions and have a hand in deciding how the community is run.
FEDERATION ADMINISTRATIVE BUREAU
The Federation Administrative Bureau deals with the day to day administration of the community.
Head of Community Administration Deputy Head of Administration
Admiral Kerry Malone Admiral Solace
The Federation Administrative Bureau handles many essential tasks within the community. Perhaps the most important responsibility of the Bureau is forum moderation. Keeping both the forums and TeamSpeak free of any unacceptable behavior or rule breaking is a duty which the trusted members of the Forum Moderation Team take very seriously.
The Community Graphics Team is arguably the most accessible team within FAB. Members old and new see the impact of this team across the site in the form of the forum signatures which adorn the vast majority of the memberships posts. A talented and passionate team with an eye for detail - they complete signature requests and help out with an eclectic mix of graphic related tasks.
External Operations sits under the Federation Administrative Bureau as a mostly autonomous department. They deal with the external relations of the UFP such as other gaming communities and in-game guilds and groups for the games we support.
STAR TREK ONLINE
Star Trek Online - Federation & Klingon Defence Force
The Star Trek Online Division oversees out Star Trek Online activities for both the Federation and the Klingon Defence Force.
Star Trek Online Commanding Officer
Admiral Novalance
Star Trek Online Executive Officers
Admiral Morris Admiral Jestersmith Admiral Bill
Star Trek Online Division (STO Division) serves as a pivotal entity within the United Federation of Planets (UFP), responsible for overseeing both the Federation and Klingon Defense Force (KDF) factions within the game. Composed primarily of STO Command, Quartermasters, Special Operations Advisors, and Personnel Officers, this division serves as a vibrant hub within the community, catering to a diverse range of players and offering a platform where characters from all affiliations can flourish.
Over time, the STO Division has honed its expertise in cultivating an active, enjoyable, and enriching environment for its members. With a dedicated team of knowledgeable staff and passionate members, the STO Division hosts regular events and initiatives, providing ample opportunities for players to embark on their own voyages, explore the cosmos, and command their own starships.
Members of the UFP who align with any of our STO Fleets enjoy exclusive access to five Federation and three Klingon Defense Force Holdings. The Main UFP and House of Kular holdings are fully optimised and well-stocked, while ongoing development efforts continue to enhance other holdings. This ensures access to all fleet gear available to members across all factions.
The UFP also has a vibrant Armada on both the Federation and KDF sides with multiple UFP fleets as well as numerous fleets from our Armada partners offering a plethora of options for contributions and collaboration.
For a comprehensive overview of the myriad offerings within the STO Division, interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to a member of the command team. Whether you're a seasoned captain or a fledgling cadet, STO Division warmly welcomes all Star Trek enthusiasts to join its ranks and embark on an unforgettable journey through the stars.
ROLEPLAY DIVISION
Forum Based Roleplay
The UFPs home for all text roleplay
The year is 2381.
The Dominion War ended more than 5 years ago. Throughout the United Federation of Planets, the rebuilding efforts have mostly been successful. The Romulan Star Empire has, or at least portrays itself to have, repaired most of the damage left in the wake of the events surrounding the Reman uprising. The coup by the human Shinzon, over a year in the past, had effectively beheaded the Romulan Star Empire of its government and left the Romulans in disarray, but that has now seemed to have past. The Romulans and the Federation are currently engaged in negotiations with the purpose of redefining the relationship between these two powers of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Two of the three largest powers remaining after the Dominion war.
With all this in mind, many feel the time has come for Starfleet to return to its original mission:
"...to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no one has gone before."
And so it has come to pass that Starfleet received permission from, or has been given the order from, the United Federation of Planets, to commission the first of the post war generation of Starfleet vessels for the purpose of long range exploration.
The first of this generation of vessels to take up the exploration mission is now completed and ready to head out. The USS Ares NCC-79116, a recently refitted Sovereign class starship, has docked at DS9 in order to welcome the remainder of its crew onto their new home while taking on relief and engineering supplies destined for delivery to several Cardassian Colony worlds, which are located along its route to the edge of explored space in the Beta Quadrant.
From there it shall officially begin: the Semper Exploro Project as it has been named by Starfleet. The United Federation of Planet's renewed dedication to the peaceful exploration of space, the discovery of new worlds and new civilizations, boldly going where no one has gone before.
STARFLEET HOLODECK
Various Non-Trek
Starfleet Holodeck (SFHOLO) is our gaming division dedicated to non Star Trek gaming
SFHolo Commanding Officer
Admiral Chris Wilkinson
Starfleet Holodeck (SFHOLO) is the division which deals with non-Trek gaming. Supporting a wide variety of games that are not related to Star Trek, SFHOLO has something of interest for almost everyone. Consisting of a mixed staff of Quartermasters and Event Officers, Starfleet Holodeck is active in such titles as Star Wars: The Old Republic, World of Warcraft, Minecraft & WarThunder.
As well as those games which are supported in name, it is not uncommon for this division to run events on an impromptu basis, on any number of games which are popular at the current time. The multifaceted nature of Starfleet Holodeck is what sets it apart from other divisions in the community, and what makes it such a welcoming place for such a wide variety of people.
If you are interested in learning more about what Starfleet Holodeck does and what games it does or can support, just get in touch with a member of the command team.
STARFLEET ACADEMY
Starfleet Academy (SFA) manages our initial member experience and ongoing officer training in the community.
SFA Commanding Officer SFA Executive Officer
Vice Admiral Sunfire Rear Admiral AlexRider
Starfleet Academy acts as the first port of call for new members of the community. Styled after the educative facility seen in Star Trek, Starfleet Academy ensures that new members are warmly welcomed and catered to as they take their first tentative steps into the community.
The vast bulk of staff within Starfleet Academy are Recruit Support Officers, whose job it is to take on new members and provide them with all the information they need to become comfortable, content and functioning members of the UFP. Without the work of the Academy, it would be very easy for new members to be overwhelmed when presented with the site, the event system and all the services provided by different divisions and departments of the community.
As well as caring for the experience of new members, the Academy also runs and updates courses which allow interested members to be eligible to apply for CL4 positions. This streamlined process - which is the result of the hard work of all Starfleet Academy staff - ensures that all UFPlanets volunteers understand the rules, expectations and processes of the community. It is thanks to this ingenuity and dedication that the community has continued to function so exceptionally over the years.
FEDERATION NEWS SERVICE
All community news, Star Trek news, and interviews are published by our very own community news staff, known as the Federation News Service (FNS). They are tasked with reporting the latest in Sci-Fi.
FNS Commanding Officer
Rear Admiral WoorLord
The Federation News Service is the dedicated news department of the UFPlanets community. Having pride of place on the front page of this site, the news service provides all Star Trek fans a place to catch up on recent news. With many detailed articles and in-depth interviews with prominent figures in the realms of general science fiction, Star Trek and gaming; the news service has something for everyone.
As a department, FNS represents a great shift in the very nature of this community. No longer simply just a place to play games with friends, UFPlanets is quickly becoming home to creative and informative journalism. With skill, natural ability and a passion for all things Trek, the Federation News Service and its staff continue to go from strength to strength.
Not a gimmick. Not an afterthought. The Federation News Service is an artistic endeavor which is truly establishing itself as a major and highly valued addition to the community.