A New Year Aboard the Cygnus
Posted on 03 Jan 2026 @ 10:53pm by Captain Bane Plase
As we step into a new year, I want to pause, not as a character, not as a voice from the bridge, but simply as your Game Manager of U.S.S. Cygnus, speaking to each of you who make this game what it is.
The turning of the year is always more than a date change. It’s a renewal. A quiet moment where we are reminded that life, in all its complexity and uncertainty, continues forward, and so do we. In a world that often feels fractured, exhausting, overwhelming, or at the brink of world war, the act of imagining something better together is no small thing. Storytelling is not escapism. It is rehearsal. It is how we practice empathy, cooperation, resilience, and most importantly, hope.
The U.S.S. Cygnus exists because of that shared belief. Every post, every scene, every moment of character growth reflects real human creativity and care. This game is not powered by lore or mechanics alone, it is powered by trust, generosity, and the willingness of people to build something meaningful together. That is rare. That is precious.
The new year offers us a chance to renew our commitment to our fellow humans, by choosing patience, kindness, and curiosity, both in and out of character. It is a chance to renew our commitment to life itself, by recognizing that creativity is an act of defiance against despair. It is a commitment to each other, by remembering that behind every post is a real person giving their time, imagination, and heart. And it is a commitment to the game, by continuing to tell stories that matter, stories that challenge us, uplift us, and remind us why we fell in love with Star Trek and collaborative storytelling in the first place.
The future of the U.S.S. Cygnus is full of possibility, not because everything will be easy, but because we face it together. New missions. New voices. New moments of quiet humanity amid the stars. The same shared purpose that has carried us this far will carry us forward.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for trusting one another. Thank you for choosing to imagine a better world, even if only on a starship, because that choice echoes far beyond the screen.
Here’s to a new year of renewal, connection, and remarkable stories yet to be told.
Steve Brown, Game Manager, U.S.S. Cygnus
Category: General News
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