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Independence Fleet (or IDF) is a Star Trek Role Play by E-mail (RPBE) club that was founded in 2001. IDF is notable for its fleet-wide monthly awards for simming excellence (2001-2004; 2005; 2010-current), a monthly newsletter (2001-2004; 2005; 2010-current), and its volitile history. On its ten-year anniversary in 2011, IDF inducted the first ten members into its Hall of Fame. Since 2010, IDF has been very active in the simming community.
Current Fleet
Task Force Alpha: Deep Space Exploration
- USS Avalon NCC-3002-E (Sovereign class), commanded by Captain Joe Megson
- USS Malinche NCC-96778-C (Galaxy class), commanded by Vice-Admiral Mason Storm
- USS Constellation NCC-11017 (Intrepid class), commanded by Captain Ena Robi
- USS Pioneer NCC-81277-A (Nebula class), commanded by Captain Zartog
Task Force Bravo: Defense Response Force
- USS Washington NCC-11988-B (Sovereign class), commanded by Captain Shran dh'Klar
- USS Liberty NCC-91101-B (Sovereign class), commanded by Captain Jimmy Rogers
- USS Patriot NCC-26782-A (Galaxy class), commanded by Captain Robert McHenry
- USS Chirikov NCC-80032 (Sovereign class), commanded by Captain Devys Argent
Task Force Charlie: Special Interest Sims
- USS Liberty Belle NCC-87921 (Sovereign class), commanded by Captain Caleb Virgil
- USS Bonaventure NCC-1745 (Refit Constitution class), commanded by Captain Jas VanHorne
Task Force Delta: Special Operations Group
- USS Sunfire NCC-3001-D (Defiant class), commanded by Rear-Admiral Rhenora Kaylen
- USS Challenger NCC-7008 (Prometheus class), commanded by Captain Aranan Sesade
- USS Javelin NCC-11003 (Prometheus class), commanded by Colonel John Roberts
- USS Indomitable NCC-27315 (MacPherson class), commanded by Captain Ralloc ch'Srjula
Command Staff
- Commander-in-Chief: Fleet Admiral AJ Wheeler
- Chief of Fleet Operations: Vice-Admiral Landon Wakeland
- Task Force Alpha Commanding Officer: vacant
- Task Force Bravo Commanding Officer: Rear-Admiral Rhenora Kaylen
- Task Force Charlie Commanding Officer: vacant
- Task Force Delta Commanding Officer: vacant
- Fleet Inspecctor General: Vice-Admiral Joseph "Stealth" Carroll
- Chief of Fleet Personnel and Relations: Vice-Admiral Mason Storm
- Chief of Fleet Development: Vice-Admiral Caroline Marion
- Chief of Fleet Communications: Rear-Admiral Landon Wakeland
- Director of Fleet Information & Archives: Commodore Sakura Mahal
- Chief of Fleet Operations: Vice-Admiral Landon Wakeland
History
- Main Article: History of Independence Fleet
Independence Fleet was launched on July 4th, 2001 by James D. West, Charles Star, and Robert Seldon. Its original three sims were the USS Sunfire, USS Avalon, and USS Washington. IDF has operated continuously ever since.
Monthly Awards
- Main Article: Independence Fleet Awards
Hall of Fame
- Main Article: Independence Fleet Hall of Fame
Independence Fleet's Hall of Fame exists to recognize individuals for exemplary service or extraordinary contributions to the fleet. To be eligible, players must be inactive for at least one year prior to induction and not be on the official censured list. The first class was inducted on July 4th, 2011, the fleet's ten-year anniversary.
Major Awards
| Laureate | Award | Year |
| Charles Star | Simming League Distinguished Service Medal | 2011 |
| USS Sunfire | Simming Prize | 2010 |
Command Timeline
Independence Fleet's Commanding Officer (CO) is usually referred to as the Commander-in-Chief. IDF's Executive Officer (XO) usually holds the title of either Chief of Operations or Deputy Commander-in-Chief.
| Time | CO | XO |
| 2001-02 | James D. West | Charles Star |
| 2002-02 | Charles Star | Robert Seldon |
| 2002-03 | Charles Star | none |
| 2003-03 | Charles Star | James D. West |
| 2003-04 | James D. West | Felicity Dragonetti |
| 2004-05 | James D. West | Richter Hiron |
| 2005-05 | James D. West | Jeremiah Griffith |
| 2005-08 | Jeremiah Griffith | none |
| 2008-09 | Jeremiah Griffith | Dakota Olvera |
| 2009-10 | Jeremiah Griffith | Katsuo Hayashi |
| 2010-12 | AJ Wheeler | Charles Star |
| 2012-current | AJ Wheeler | Landon Wakeland |
Splits/Successors
The following clubs were founded by members or former members of Independence Fleet.
| Group | Founded | Defunct |
| Nova Fleet | 2002 | 2002 |
| Pseudo-Independence Fleet | 2002 | 2002 |
| Celestial Fleet | 2002 | 2002 |
| Far Point Fleet | 2004 | 2009 |
External links
| Independence Fleet |
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| History | Monthly Awards | Major Awards | Hall of Fame | Banned/Censured | Newsletter |