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FEDERATION COLONIAL NETWORK // OED SYSTEM
COLONY INFORMATION FEED ONLINE
Affiliation United Federation of Planets
Operational Area Black Feet AO
Population 5.36 Million
Planetary Status M / H Class Recovery
Local Day 25 Hours
COLONY FILE // 001

Frontier colony. Living world. Shared story.

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Welcome to Oed V
ACTIVE SIM
QUICK FILE
Official Name
Oed V
Main Settlement
Oed City — usually just “Oed”
Government
Appointed Executive and Cabinet
Gravity
1.0 G
Primary Industries
Mining, trade, science and terraforming
COMMAND CHANNEL // 002

Messages from colony leadership

Command Feed
PRIORITY
GOV
Governor

Vaelir th’Renn

played by Ryan Williams
Hello and welcome to Oed V! Oed is a place where you can tell many stories beyond starfleet, beyond starships. Come see what OED has to offer. Bring a character from another ship and take a vacation, we have many exiting things to do! Or make OED your home and shape the future of The colony— Ryan
XO
Executive Officer

Commodore Rende Asam

played by Jennifer Ward
Welcome to Oed V! We are a bustling, busy colony on the fringes of Federation Space. There is always something to do and discover. If you need anything, reach out to me or to Ryan. We are here to help and keep this colony bustling, active, healthy, and fun! — Jen
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COLONY DATABASE // 003

Essential setting information

Colony Orientation
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Frontier Position

Oed sits on the edge of Federation space near Vren territory, approximately 90 light-years from Earth and at least a month away at common cruising speeds.

Planetary Recovery

Once a fertile M-class world, Oed was devastated by a comet strike. Planetary shielding and atmospheric engineering now support life while terraforming continues.

Economic Engine

Exposed mineral deposits transformed Oed into a major mining, manufacturing and trade center, attracting millions of workers, merchants and specialists.

Open Community

Citizens come from across the Federation and beyond. Aligned and non-aligned species are welcome so long as they respect the colony and keep the peace.

ARCHIVAL TRANSMISSION // 004

From survey world to planetary renaissance

The History of Oed V
RECORDS PARTIAL

Some historical records were lost during the comet strike. The timeline below reflects the best surviving account.

2355 A habitable world is found
First Survey

A habitable world is found

The USS Jerusalem surveys the Oed system and identifies Oed V as a temperate, fertile world suitable for colonization. Its proximity to Vren space delays settlement.

2375 Construction begins after the Dominion War
Colony Founded

Construction begins after the Dominion War

Construction ships establish an outpost and the first colonial footings. Vren objections and later border raids force Starfleet to establish a garrison, spaceport and defensive presence.

2380–81 Civilian and military government takes office
Civil Authority

A council and military governor take office

A civilian council is appointed, followed by Governor Sloane. The settlement around the spaceport grows into Arcadia, commonly called Oed City, and develops into a commercial starport.

Insurrection The colony is destabilized from within
Vren Subterfuge

The colony is destabilized from within

Vren spies and informants fuel unrest that becomes an uprising. Governor Sloane is murdered, Interim Governor Chegwidden is later killed, and the colony enters a difficult period of recovery.

The Comet Oed V is nearly destroyed
Planetary Disaster

Oed V is nearly destroyed

A rogue comet with a carbon-dioxide mantle and heavy-metal core strikes the planet. Greenhouse gases, atmospheric dust and earthquakes turn the once-fertile world into a wasteland.

Starfleet’s reinforced emergency dome saves approximately 15 square miles of Oed City, preserving the colony’s core when nearly everything beyond it becomes uninhabitable.

Post-Comet Mining secures the colony’s future
Survival Becomes Opportunity

Mining secures the colony’s future

Geological surveys reveal enormous deposits of valuable ore exposed by the impact. Mining, orbital processing and commerce give Oed a new reason to survive and rebuild.

2388 The colony enters a new political era
Civilian Governance

The colony enters a new political era

After several leadership transitions, Oed moves toward civilian government. Its population, resources and technological capabilities continue to expand.

2395 Agriculture expands
Second Dome

Agriculture expands

A second dome is connected to the original settlement for food production and agricultural research, freeing additional land for housing and population growth.

2398+ The dome opens to a shielded world
Planetary Renaissance

The dome opens to a shielded world

Planetary shield generators and atmospheric systems create breathable conditions outside the domes. The Oed V Science and Engineering Academy is founded, and terraforming begins transforming the surface meter by meter.

The CCDA is created to defend the planet and administer customs and traffic, while Starfleet remains responsible for wider system security and exploration.

SYSTEM STATUS // 005

How the modern colony functions

Oed Today
GROWTH 3.5%
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Civilian Government

A Federation Council-appointed Governor and Lieutenant Governor lead an appointed Cabinet responsible for the colony’s day-to-day policy, growth and defense.

  • Governor and Lieutenant Governor
  • Chief of Staff and Cabinet
  • Justice, finance, education, medical and public services
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Safety & Defense

Local and Federation organizations divide responsibility across civilian law enforcement, planetary defense, intelligence and system security.

  • Oed V Police: 19,000 departmental personnel
  • CCDA: 8,000 agents and 22 ships
  • Starfleet: approximately 20,000 personnel
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Science & Terraforming

The White Tower complex coordinates planetary restoration, experimental ecology and advanced engineering alongside Starfleet and civilian researchers.

  • Atmospheric and planetary shield systems
  • Oed V Science and Engineering Academy
  • Agricultural and biome restoration projects
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Trade & Industry

Mining and ore processing anchor the economy, while manufacturing, interstellar trade, hospitality and a thriving commercial district support rapid growth.

  • Planetary mining sites and Black Tower operations
  • Orbital ore processing
  • Galaxy Trade Tower and Ferengi commerce
LOCATION INDEX // 006

Built-in settings for scenes and stories

Key Locations
STORY HOOKS
Government District

Government District

The political and diplomatic heart of Oed V, home to the colony’s leadership, embassies and major civic landmarks.

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Government District

The political and diplomatic heart of Oed V, home to the colony’s leadership, embassies and major civic landmarks.

Medical District

Medical District

Oed’s center for treatment, recovery and advanced care, built around the colony’s primary hospital services.

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Medical District

Oed’s center for treatment, recovery and advanced care, built around the colony’s primary hospital services.

Industrial District

Industrial District

The working engine of the colony where science, terraforming, extraction and agricultural development support Oed’s future.

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Industrial District

The working engine of the colony where science, terraforming, extraction and agricultural development support Oed’s future.

Starfleet Sector

Starfleet Sector

The operational Starfleet presence on Oed V, supporting traffic, missions, housing and local fleet logistics.

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Starfleet Sector

The operational Starfleet presence on Oed V, supporting traffic, missions, housing and local fleet logistics.

Commercial District

Commercial District

The social and economic heart of daily life on Oed, packed with restaurants, shops, nightlife and public gathering places.

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Commercial District

The social and economic heart of daily life on Oed, packed with restaurants, shops, nightlife and public gathering places.

Restaurants
  • Diamond Jim’s Speakeasy
  • The Brickhouse Brewpub
  • The Golden Raven
  • Swing on By Lounge
  • Jul’thek’s Bistro
  • The Wild Fork
  • A Day At The Beach
  • Aria’s Kitchen
  • Rx’jIm Restaurant
  • Cafe Delray
  • Eden Cafe
  • The Cruise-In Cafe
  • Risk it for a Busicutt
  • Coffee Cart
Shops
  • Plaza Exchange
  • Turner’s Gallery of Fine Art
  • Quill and Parchment Books
  • Leaf in Peace
  • Soma Night Club
  • The Heavyside Layer
  • Conrad’s Trinkets and Cafe
  • Fire and Ice Entertainment Lounge
  • Gemini Security and Investigation
Orbital Space

Orbital Space

Oed’s traffic, defense and industrial support layer, where station operations and off-world movement are coordinated.

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Orbital Space

Oed’s traffic, defense and industrial support layer, where station operations and off-world movement are coordinated.

Residential District

Residential District

The lived-in heart of the colony, with housing, recreation, culture and the quieter spaces that give Oed its community feel.

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Residential District

The lived-in heart of the colony, with housing, recreation, culture and the quieter spaces that give Oed its community feel.

Outlying Areas

Outlying Areas

Lands beyond the urban core where clan holdings, environmental projects and resource extraction shape the wider world of Oed V.

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Outlying Areas

Lands beyond the urban core where clan holdings, environmental projects and resource extraction shape the wider world of Oed V.

  • McKenzie-Edman Clan Lands
  • Oed Conservation Triple Bio Domes
  • Mineral and Ore Mining Locations
  • CCDA HQ
Accommodations

Accommodations

Visitor and conference lodging for civilians, officials and travelers arriving through the colony’s growing commercial hub.

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Accommodations

Visitor and conference lodging for civilians, officials and travelers arriving through the colony’s growing commercial hub.

SIM CADENCE
Posting Limits

Keep the shared story moving and communicate when real life gets in the way.

3 DaysExecutive
5 DaysCivilian Cabinet & Senior Starfleet Officers
7 DaysOther Civilians & Starfleet Junior Officers
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ASSIGNED VESSELS // 009

Starfleet and civilian assets assigned to Oed V operations

Ships of Oed V
SELECT A SHIP
01 USS Centurion Avenger Class escort destroyer 01 USS Centurion Avenger Class escort destroyer
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USS Centurion
NCC-79503
Class Avenger Class
Type Escort Destroyer
Mission Regional response, system defense, interception and tactical support for Oed V.
Command
  • Commanding Officer — Garrett Michael O’Connor
  • Executive Officer — Open
Department Heads
  • Chief of Security — Open
  • Chief Engineering — Open
  • Chief Medical Officer — Hannah Lori Asimina
  • Chief Science Officer — Open
Junior Officers
  • Security Officers
    • Lt.Jg Aeron Calder
    • Lt. Hatorm Alvarsen
  • Engineering Officers
    • Lt. Navale Huzzen
  • Medical Officers
  • Science Officers
02 SS Alana Civilian colony support vessel 02 SS Alana Civilian colony support vessel
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SS Alana
NFT-766418
Class Multipurpose Transport
Type Civilian Support Vessel
Mission Cargo, passenger transport, colony logistics and emergency relief throughout the Oed system.
Command
  • Ships Captain— Elias Trenor
  • First Officer — Vashkilu
Department Heads
  • Chief Engineer — Open
  • Quartermaster — Open
  • Medical Officer — Open
  • Security — Open
Junior Officers
  • Flight Crew
  • Engineering Crew
  • Medical Crew
  • Security Crew
  • Specialists
03 The Solvency Civilian Trader Ship 03 The Solvency Civilian Trader Ship
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The Solvency
GLC-001
Class Liquidity Class Ferengi Trader
Type Civilian Trader Ship
Mission available for ‘special’ missions, absolute discretion and privacy is guaranteed. Also available for meetings when the Colonial systems aren’t enough. The ship’s board room can hold 12 people comfortably with the table set in a board table or a U configuration. Catering can also be provided for an additional cost. All profits are returned back into our mission for the War Widows and Orphans.
Command
  • Ships Captain— Peandel
Department Heads
  • Chief Engineer — Krex
  • Operations — Talis Thon
  • Medical Officer — Dr. Kintsugi
  • Security — Vayla Thon
  • Communications — Vespera
Junior Officers
  • Unnamed Members of Peandel's Army of Widows and Orphans
04 HSS Cavalier Personal Starship 04 HSS Cavalier Personal Starship
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HSS Cavalier
HSS-48331
Class Holloway Lancer Class/Cross-Classed Private Registry Corvette
Type Personal Starship
Mission Personal Starship of HHI Chairman & President, Lucas E. Holloway
Command
  • Ships Captain — Cpt Gavin R. Cooper, HSL
  • Ships First Officer — Open
Department Heads
  • Chief Engineer — Open
  • Tactical Officer — Open
  • Communications Officer — Open
  • Chief Steward — Open
  • Head Chef — Open
Junior Officers
  • Bosun - Open
  • Engineering Technician - Open
  • Systems Technician - Open
  • Stewards/Stewardesses - Open
  • Culinary Staff - Open
05 HSS Sleipnir Personal Starship 05 HSS Sleipnir Personal Starship
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HSS Sleipnir
HSS-2400-X
Class Holloway Prototype - Sleipnir Class
Type Personal Starship
Mission The Sleipnir is a Transwarp ship. Think about it as the “Lamborghini of ships”, though it is mainly used by Molly to get from point A to point B… very fast. It is not for sale, it is not for rent, and please don’t scratch the paint (it’s a very expensive paint job…).
Command
  • Ships Captain — Cpt. Molly Grace Holloway
06 SS Foxhole Merchant Freighter 06 SS Foxhole Personal Starship
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SS Foxhole
SS-2284
Class Merchantman Freighter
Type Freighter
Mission Personal cargo ship of Alston Mace
Command
  • Ships Captain — Alston 'Fox' Mace
07 Black Sparrow Small Advanced Freighter 07 Black Sparrow Small Advanced Freighter
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Black Sparrow
BS-1220-89
Class Small Advanced Freighter
Type Small Advanced Freighter
Mission Personal space ship of Michael Conrad.
Command
  • Commanding Officer — Michael Conrad
  • Executive Officer — Kanok
Department Heads
  • Chief of Security — Open
  • Chief Engineer — Kanok
  • Chief Medical Officer — Open
  • Chief Operations Officer — Open

Ship Roster

Rank Character Position Species Age Height Weight User Status
Civilian Vaelir th’Renn Governor Aenar 65 6'3" 185lbs Ryan Williams AWOL (4*)
Commodore Rende Asam Lt. Governor El-Aurian 552 (Appears late 40s.) 5'7" 135 lbs Jennifer Ward LOA 2026-09-30 (24)
Chief of Staff to the Governor
Deputy Chief of Staff
Executive Assistant to Lt. Gov.
General Calvin Alexander Harris Commandant - Colonial Customs and Defence Authority Human 44 6'1'' 195lbs Jerome Davis AWOL (16*)
Major General Malcolm "Astro" Dawkins Commander Northern Provincial Command, Colonial Defense Force Human 31 6'1" 195 lbs Jerome Davis
Commander - Astro Control Operations
Director of Spaceport and Orbital Facilities
Colonel Eleanor "Iron Lady" Carnegie First Colonial Defense Wing CO Human 35 5'6'' 137 lbs Joana Ribeiro
Civilian Jewel Stone Acting Police Commissioner Human 47 5'11" 168lbs Ryan Williams
Civilian Astrid Rousseau Chief Justice Human/Betazoid 30 5'7" 130 lbs Amber DeSadier AWOL (78)
Police Commissioner
Police Detective
Civilian Alston 'Fox' Mace Colonial Intelligence Agency Director Human 54 1.83 m 88 kg Steve Johnson AWOL (13*)
Civilian Eryn Romanov Colonial Intelligence Agent Human 35 5'6' 135 Jennifer Ward
Director of Building and Construction
Director of Mining Operations
Civilian Erin Hazen-Cooper Director of Terraforming Human 30 5'4'' 124lbs Joana Ribeiro AWOL (23*)
Civilian Sharah Fayth Director of Medical and Social Services Betazoid 25 5'2" 126 Jennifer Ward
Civilian Caitlyn Dillon Director, The *House* Sanctuary Human 34 5'6" 143 lbs Jennifer Ward
Civilian Jal'na of House Duroc Head of Physical Therapy - Sacred Heart Hospital Klingon 37 6'4" 240 lbs Jennifer Ward
Civilian Yavia Crockett Nurse - Sacred Heart Hospital Deltan 32 5'8" 120 Jennifer Ward
Civilian Peandel Director of Colonial Treasury Ferengi 38 (legally binding for 5 years) 5'1" (actual) 5'7" (effective) 108lb Russell Watt OK (3*)
Civilian Karina Enger Director of Education Cairn 30 5'7" 145 Jennifer Ward
Civilian Runa Siff McKenzie Teacher Human 37 5'8" 137 Jennifer Ward
Lieutenant Bjarke Viktorsson Diplomatic Attaché Human 34 6'8" 270 lbs Ryan Williams
Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie Diplomatic Ambassador - Federation Human 37 5'8" 137 Jennifer Ward
Fleet Captain Garrett Michael O’Connor CO, USS Centurion Human 39 6' 185 Jerome Davis AWOL (16*)
XO, USS Centurion
Chief of Star Fleet Security
Lieutenant Commander Emersyn Joelle Gray JAG Human/Betazoid 46 Tyra Schroll AWOL (98)
Lieutenant Hatorm Alvarsen Security1 Human (from Midgard Colony) 33 (born 31 December 2368 or mid Mörsugur, so 34 by end of 2402) 6'3" 178lb Russell Watt
Lieutenant Junior Grade Aaron Calder Security 2 Human 33 6'3" 229lbs Ryan Williams
Chief of Engineering and Operations
Lieutenant Navale Huzzen Engineer1 Coridanite 32 5'8" 156 lbs Jennifer Ward
Chief Star Fleet Science Officer
Commander Dr Tealor Tessan Medical Patient Betazoid 35 6'4 210 lbs Ryan Williams
Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer
Chief Star Fleet Mental Health Officer
Lieutenant Hannah Lori Asimina Asst Chief Star Fleet Medical Officer Human/Catawban 32 5'6' 130lbs Jennifer Ward
Lieutenant Ilena Keelara Rox Nurse Betazoid 25 5'6" 128 lbs Jennifer Ward
Ensign Dradvia Doctor - Medical Leave Risan 20 5'6" 130 lbs Jennifer Ward
Civilian Talen Veyl Ash and Petal Tea Shop Owner Trill (Joined) 38 5'11" 185 lbs Tony Findora
Civilian Michael Conrad Black Sparrow Owner Human (Irish blood, American speaking) 37 6'1" 210 lbs Tony Findora AWOL (7)
Civilian Molly Holloway CEO, Holloway Heavy Industries Human 36 5'5'' 140lbs Joana Ribeiro
Civilian Lucas Elliot Holloway President / Chairman - Holloway Heavy Industries Human 48 6' 186lbs Jerome Davis
Civilian Thalen Kirell Soma Nightclub Owner Half Deltan / Half Betazoid 40(looks 30) 6'1" 185 Ryan Williams
Civilian Theodore Armstrong The Purpose Bar - Owner Human 42 6'2" 170lbs Joana Ribeiro
Civilian Ragna Idun McKenzie Clan Herald Human 32 5'10" 140 Jennifer Ward
Civilian Anna-Liza Riddle Mystery Writer Human Mature 5'3" Slender Russell Watt OK (3*)
Civilian Elias "Eli" Trenor New Arrival Human 47 6'4" 201lbs Ryan Williams
Civilian Vashkilu New Arrival 1/2 Deltan, 1/2 Orion 18 5'3" 115 lbs Jennifer Ward
Resident