O - The Badlands Newsletter - Maquis Forces International

From the Center Seat 

Gary Davis - International Coordinator Page 2-3 

Second Thoughts 

Laura Casey - Vice International Coordinator Page 4-5 

Behind the Curtain 

Rob Johnson - Chief of Staff Page 6 

Commandant's Corner 

Samuel Cummings - Academy Commandant Page 7 

Zone Reports: 

Zone 3 

Larry French, Sr - ZC3 Page 8-9 

Zone 4 

Christina Doane - ZC4 Page 10-12 

Zone 5 

Charles Parks - ZC5 Page 14-15 

Zone 9 

Mary Kerns - ZC9 Page 16-17 

A Rewarding Experience 

Logan Andrews - Director, Awards Dept Page 18-19 

Book Reviews Page 20-21 

Force Admiral Retires from US Navy Page 22-23 

Charity Events Page 24-25 

Technological Advances Page 26-28 

Funny Page Page 29 

Shore Leave 26 Page 30-31 

Day of Honor Page 32-37 

Tales of the Computer Cave Page 38-39

Badlands Page 2 

From the Center Seat: 

International Coordinator 

Greetings from MFI HQ. WOW... A great deal has transpired from the last time 

we had an issue. Foremost, we have a new team bringing you these words 

and the material within this publication. The BADLANDS is now being brought 

to you by a guest editor-in-chief, Captain Gary Hollified. Thanks for picking up 

the ball and running with it, Gary, it is very appreciated. We're going to hold off 

appointing a permanent Chief of Communications until such time as we've had 

the chance to "audition" some editors and see what they are capable of. If only 

one person steps up to the plate, then we'll go from there. Until then, enjoy this 

offering for more to come. 

I'd like to take this time to address the change over in the Vice International 

Coordinator (VIC) position. We have a new VIC, a name that everyone is 

familiar with. In fact, the new VIC even had that seat for many years before. 

Admiral Laura Casey rejoins the Coordinator Council and the VIC office after 

she was nominated and confirmed by a combined vote of the Coordinator 

Council and the Maquis Advisors. Our constitution calls for a vote from the CC, 

however, I felt that since the Maquis Advisors, comprised of our Special 

Interest Department Heads, the Admin Council, as well as the Zone 

Coordinators, all of who play integral liaison roles with the VIC, that they 

should have a say as to who filled that spot. Overwhelmingly they agreed that 

Laura, or "Goody" as some of us affectionately know her as, would be the 

person for that job. WELCOME back, Laura, your counsel and your ideas into 

the makeup of our organization have been sorely missed! 

I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Admiral Tom Donohoe who took a 

short leave of absence from MFI after choosing to step aside from the VIC 

position. Tom has been with us from beginning of MFI and he has shaped and 

influenced this club's direction and advancement for many years. Tom has 

decided to return to MFI after that leave of absence and has accepted my offer 

to fill in the Senior Maquis Advisor position. This position is an important 

position as he will be privy to the conversations and discussions by the CC in 

order to advise us on matters pertaining to the organization. Tom will be the 

sort of viewpoint from the outside to guide us and serve as liaison for the 

membership to the CC as the Maquis Advisors do. We thank Tom for taking 

on this responsibility to continue to help shape MFI's growth into the future. 

WOW. Again. A LOT of change. However, what does NOT change is that what 

this club is and what she stands for, a free exchange of ideas and a place for 

camaraderie and FUN! MFI continues to provide that and will do so as long as 

the membership desires it. 

NOW on to MORE news. I'd like to announce that the Coordinator Council has 

voted on a round of promotions for some well deserved and hard working 

members of MFI. I'm being VERY tricky by putting this in the END of my article

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since I'd like to see just HOW many folks actually READ this publication (big 

grin). From the date of this publication, I'd like to announce the promotion of 

the following members: 

Admiral Jonathan Cone 

Rear Admiral Warren Price 

Lieutenant General Larry (K'moghjIH zantai-Ki'RK) French, Sr. 

Commodore Charles Parks 

Commodore Duncan Robinson 

Brigadier General Paul Williams 

Congratulations to these members and new Flag and General Officers in 

some cases. We voted on these promotions a MONTH ago, but wanted to 

save the announcement for the newsletter (big grin). I will await the chatter on 

the listserv to gauge the response (bigger grin). Until next time, folks...keep 

up the good work, and remember, MAQUIS FOREVER! 

FADM Gary Davis 

MFI International Coordinator


Second Thoughts: 

Vice International Coordinator 

Editor's Note: This issue's Second Thoughts will be an interview of the new 

VIC by Lt. Col. Hunter Cage 

Meet the New VIC, 

Name: Laura Casey 

Rank: Admiral 

Current Assignment: Vice Fleet Admiral (VIC), Webmaster, CO of the 

Blackfire, and the First Officer aboard the USS Nebula, and now in disguise as 

a barmaid aboard the MFS Scorpion. 

Hunter: Welcome Laura... And thanks for taking the time to chat. 

Laura: Thank you. 

Hunter: Tell the readers a little bit about yourself. 

Laura: I am a single mom of three, a web mistress, and a fan of sci-fi and 

fantasy. I grew up on navy bases in Florida, Tennessee, California, and 

Hawaii. When my father retired to Jacksonville, Florida, I went along and lived 

there until 2001 when I moved here to the Pacific Northwest. 

Hunter: How did you hear about Maquis Forces International? 

Laura: I was a member of the USS Nebula, a Starfleet ship under the 

command of Gary Davis. We were wanting something different; we wanted a 

club that was based on less rules, more fun, so Gary came up with the idea to 

start a new organization, one based on FUN, so we did. 

Hunter: When did you join the M.F.I.? 

Laura: I am one of the founding members of MFI. I was there from the 

beginning. I registered maquis.com with internic, and Gary started throwing 

ideas at me. I converted those ideas into HTML. 

Hunter: So Laura you regained the reins of the VIC, What do you bring to 

the Table for the M.F.I.? 

Laura: Being one of the founding members of MFI, I have a lot of experience 

with running of the club itself. I am a web mistress and bring those talents as 

well. My real life career experience has taught me the value of teamwork, and 

my three children have given me amazing amounts of patience and 

endurance. 

Hunter: What would you say folks don't know about you? 

Laura: Well, some of you know this, but most...hmm...probably not - I dance 

hula, I speak some Spanish, and I have 7 birds. *grin* I am a very open 

person, there is very little about me that I keep to myself. Online I tend to be 

very open and outgoing, but in person, I can be quite shy.

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Hunter: What is your best quality that you bring with you as far as being 

a CC member goes? 

Laura: Being a founding member of MFI, I am in tune with the ideals this 

organization was founded on. MFI is my baby, and I want to help my baby 

grow. I want to be very involved in its growth, being a active member of the 

CC is but one way I can do that. 

Hunter: What is your biggest pet peeve? 

Laura: Unnecessary rules. 

Hunter: Where do you see M.F.I. five years down the road? 

Laura: Bigger, better, more organized activities, and an awesome website. 

Hunter: Any major changes that you'd like to announce to the M.F.I.? 

Laura: None that I can say at this time. 

Hunter: What is your favorite thing about Star Trek? 

Laura: The dream, the exploration... the idea that we CAN see new worlds, 

new beings, new cultures and that mankind will overcome many of the 

diseases and social illnesses that we now face. 

Hunter: Favorite Star Trek Series? Why? 

Laura: TNG, followed VERY closely by DS9. In TNG, I loved the character 

play between Picard and Q, and Ricker and Deanna. In DS9, *grin* I loved 

the Maquis, and the Founders. Both of those stories enthrall me. 

Hunter: You are replacing Tom Donohoe... Anything you'd like to say to 

him? 

Laura: Thank you for taking such good care of the office. 

Hunter: What is the biggest problem in M.F.I. that you would like to help 

correct? 

Laura: Right now, I honestly can say I think MFI is running pretty smoothly. I 

am open to hearing anyone's complaints though, and I will do the best I can 

to rectify them. I know that there is no way to please every single person, but 

MFI is set up so that a member can be as involved or as uninvolved as they 

like, and the individual cells control themselves. That leaves a lot of leeway 

for every member to have fun their own way, but still be part of the 

organizational umbrella of MFI. 

Hunter: In closing... is there anything you'd like to say to M.F.I.? 

Laura: Have fun! Maquis Forever! 

Interviewed By: LtCol Hunter Cage (Howard Knapp) 

XO- MFS Scorpion 

Marine Liaison to Maquis.com 

Maquis Forces International


Behind the Curtain: 

Chief of Staff 

This has been an interesting couple months... 

We've had top members and some ships leave the group, some key people 

were shuffled around and a new Vice International Coordinator was elected 

and a key member returned. Whew!! 

Congratulations to Adm. Laura Casey on her promotion to VIC, a position she 

started in 10 years ago! Welcome back to Adm. Donohoe. Tom has taken over 

as MFI's Chief Advisor (not to be confused with a Councilor [Grin]). Also, 

welcome to our new Badlands Staff. I'm sure they will be able to pick up where 

Adm. Brooks left off. 

Also, congratulations to everyone receiving promotions this period. All the 

recipients are doing their jobs extremely well and deserve recognition. This 

goes to prove that if anyone goes above and beyond our general membership 

requirements to promote the organization, they will be recognized. 

Well done, everyone! 

"Doc" Rob Johnson, Adm (aka Dr. Robert J McCoy) 

Chief of Staff, MFI Dean, MACOM 

rjohnson@maquis.com ICQ UIN# 357736 

MSN Messenger: maquis53@hotmail.com

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Commadore's Corner 

Maquis Forces Academy 

Greetings Fellow Maquis! Commodore Cummings here. 


MFI has seen some changes in the last couple of months, no? I’d like to say 

“Thanks and Good Luck!” to one of my best friends in fandom, Kimberly 

Brooks, aka Kimara Cha’Suran. Kimberly was the one who first got me 

interested in the Academy Commandant position with one of our first phone 

calls in November. Past that point, we became friends – talking at least once 

or twice a week since then. My job with the mortgage company that I am 

currently with has me working evenings, so Tom and I would trade IM’s during 

the day; with just about any subject in mind. Sometimes, I’d be talking to Tom 

online, and Kimi would call me from work – and I would act as the bridge 

between them, trading remarks between the two; sometimes getting quite 

humorous! 

One more thing of a more personal interest, my mother Dr. Angela Riley has 

come aboard my ship (MFS Constellation) as my Chief Medical Officer. 

Welcome Aboard, Dr. Mom! J 

Well, with the summer season upon us that can only mean one thing: SHORE 

LEAVE! Shore Leave 26 is well on its way! It’s been a few years since I’ve 

been to a convention, as they don’t seem to get over to Detroit that often, but 

it’s gonna have to be pushed back for another year – which kind of stinks. 

BUT – There’s always Shore Leave Twenty-next! (laughing) 

Until next time, I’ll see you about the force… 

Academy Awards 

Major General Larry French Law 101 with Honors,Law 102 

Force Colonel Michael Anderson – Archeology, Eng 101, Eng 201, Eng 202, 

Eng 203 

Lt. Cmdr James Robinson – Archeology, Law 201, Law 202 with Honors 

Crewman Trina Scott – Archeology 

Fcapt Charles Parks – Eng 101, Eng 201 

Major Robert Torres – Eng 101 

General Brian Jewitt – Eng 201, Eng 202


Greetings, one and all, 

Zone 3 

Here we are again with a brand new issue of the Heghnach news. The 

Command Staff had a fairly busy month . 

Maquis Update 

No Zone 3 or MFMC units reported in this month. I had had applied to become 

the new Vice International Coordinator for Maquis Forces International. I didn't 

know if I had any chance of being selected, but I gave it my best shot for the 

opportunity to serve MFI at a higher level. I always say that if you don't show 

an interest, you won't get the opportunity. I feel prepared and ready to tackle 

this job if given the opportunity than I ever have before. My chances were slim 

that I would get the position, but I felt I had to try. 

Klingon / STARFLEET Joint Operations Update 

The USS Inferno/ICV Heghnach had their membership meeting on April 3rd. 

David Ferber also became a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose on April 

3rd by attending their Enrollment Ceremony. We gained some new members 

for the USS Inferno at least one new member for the ICV Heghnach. 

The CO and XO had an away mission to visit Ksimka's human family near 

Chicago on Earth from April 10th until April 18th. We visited the Museum of 

Science and Industry in Chicago, feasted at a restaurant called Ed Debevic's 

and Portillo's, saw a historical log called a movie about The Alamo, and 

participated in a karaoke party with the IKV HoS tam of the Klingon Armada 

International. 

In the House Ki'RK/Cha'ouw Empire, Colonel K'moghjIH sutai-Ki'RK and 

Commander Ksimka vestai-Ki'RK have both been submitted for promotions to 

General and Captain, respectively. David Ferber is still undergoing House 

initiate training for entry into the House Ki'RK as a warrior. Ferber's House 

Warrior Ceremony and promotions for all three SHOULD be finalized at Beach 

Bash in November. 

I have designed a new website for the Klingon Armada International's Tosach 

Station. The ICV Heghnach, USS Inferno, the Inferno's 740th Marine Strike 

Group, and the SFMC's 6th Battalion 7th Brigade websites have all undergone 

change, birth, or rebirth. Some of them are really fantastic. Please take a look 

at them at your earliest convenience. The URL's are as follows: 

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/tosach/index.html 

http://www.geocities.com/ldfsr/index.html 

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/ussinferno/index.html 

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/ussinferno/740th.html

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http://www.angelfire.com/trek/6bn7bde/ 

Upcoming Events 

The only upcoming events that we know of right now are: 

Civil War events 

June 4-6th Phillipi, WV encampment 

June 12th Soldier's Fair, Pittsburgh Aviary 

Sept 19-25 Civil War Days 

Nov. 20 Remembrance Day, Gettysburg 

Ship events 


May 1st Monthly Meeting at Cindy Sanner's House 556 Stephen Street 

Ambridge, PA 15003 

Pittsburgh Race For The Cure on May 8-9, 2004 in Pittsburgh, PA. 

http://www.pittsburghraceforthecure.org/ 

Maquis Gras on October 1-3, 2004 in Valparaiso, Indiana. 

http://www.maquis.com/mfa/gras1.htm 

Hampton Inn, 1451 Silhavy Rd., Valparaiso IN 46383 

219-531-6424 Reservations taken from now thru Sept. 1, 2004. Tell them 

you're with the "Star Trek Convention". 

Beach Bash on November 12-14, 2004 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 

http://www.newnanbiz.net/exclusivelyyours/Beachbash.htm 

Camp Dover Peace Conference on April 29 and 30/May 1st, 2005 at the 

Holiday 

Inn, New Philadelphia, OH. http://www.tasigh.org/dover/index.html 

Camp Dover Peace Conference on April 28-30, 2006 at the Holiday Inn, New 

Philadelphia, OH. http://www.tasigh.org/dover/index.html 

Qapla! 

K'moghjIH (Pronounced "Ka-MOE-JEE")(Larry D. French, Sr.) 

CO, ICV Heghnach 

Trivia Byte: 

In the United States Navy, the rank of Commodore was changed for the last 

time to Rear Admiral (Lower Half) in what year?


Zone 4 

MFS Liberty: 

Well the MFS Liberty is alive and well, the big event for us is the Maquis Gras 

Convention in Oct. Beyond that, my crew and I are getting things around for 

our new website for our ship in zone 4, with the Zone 4 Compops Chief, of 

course. :D. 

Current Charity Works by Liberty Members: 

Civil Air Patrol Service 

Recycling 

Environmental Support 

Community Choir 

I do have a couple of members interested in an online RPG for Star Trek of 

some sort but need to await more interest, whether from within or outside the 

ship. Well that's all from me I guess :). 

Currently working on creating our new website when we actually get a moment 

of free Real Life time :D. 1Lt. JacQuline "The Q" Kleinsmith, Chief of the Ship 

Tactical Forces Unit will be acting as Jr. Webmaster. More on the website as it 

develops. 

Please note Liberty XO Brevet Lt. Commander Korel Res is confirmed as a Lt. 

Commander. Congrats! :D. Members of this ship along with members of the 

KFV Outlaw and Antares II attended Dover Con in Ohio in April where 

members of MFI and MFA(Maquis Freedom Alliance) Carried the Maquis Flag 

during the Opening Ceremony. Much fun and friendship was had. Side project 

is bantering about activities and recruitment ideas. 

Gen. Christina Doane 

MFS Liberty, Commanding Officer. 

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New Units:(this is their report). 

MFS wIch (Klingon for 'Myth') (Still in membership processing) 

CO: Brevet Commander Tammy Larrabee (taj@fantasygrafix.com) 

XO: LT S.Elaine Wild 

Ship's Email: doqtaj@netscape.net 

The MFS wIch Marine Detachment: 

OIC: 1st LT Steven D. Larrabee 

DOIC: 2nd LT Amber L. Larrabee 

MNAS-Detroit (Please note the below is a base with attached ships and/or 

personnel.) 

Maquis Naval Aviation Starbase-Detroit MI 

CO: FCOL Liam Collins (ad4489@wayne.edu)

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MFI MARINES Company MNAS Detroit 

XO/OIC: 1Lt. Dave Anderson das_ubergoose@hotmail.com 

MFI MARINES Company MNAS Detroit 

Attached Units: 

MFS Galaxy NCC 70637 GALAXY class starship 

CO: Captain Lissa Southwell-Collins (tacgal2002@yahoo.com) 

XO: Lt.CMDR Elaine Dennehy (emd127@psu.edu) 


'Death or Glory' Company MFI Marines attached to the MFS GALAXY 

OIC: MCAPT Ben Goldberg n/a 

DOIC: 1Lt James Peterson jimP@hotmail.com 

Platoon 1 2Lt Susan Peterson 

Platoon 2 1Lt James Peterson 

NCO: Gunnery SGT Paul Crawford 

LP Ferndale, Ferndale MI(Still in membership processing) 

OIC: ENS John Hunter Jonno@hotmail.com 

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MFS Nelson CO: Brig. General Allen 

CO status: Still overseas in sunny Italy. 

XO status: Preparing for upcoming Vulkon on Cleveland 

Ship's status; all conditions normal. 

BGEN Dave Allen 

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Outpost KONDOR- 

CO: Colonel Koloth aka Matt Biggs 

Sorry for the late report still alive here in Wooster. 

Colonel Koloth 

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MFS Nebula 

CO: FADM Gary Davis 

You talk to me all the time...consider NEBULA as reported. (grin) 

------------------------------------------------------ 

MFS Galaxy 

CO: Captain Lissa Southwell-Collins 

We're working with MFS Constellation on something for the Detroit Comic-Con 

this summer, possibly. A former member is coordinating with the other Detroit 

cells as 'MNAS Detroit' and our Marine Honor Guard is all set to participate in 

the Ann Arbor, MI 4th of July parade again, along with the KFI's Klingon Honor 

Guard and Insult Detail. They had a great response from the crowd last year. 

The Drill team also wants to 'maybe' tenatively schedule for Maquis-Con this 

fall.


Charity projects: 

USMC Toys for Tots XMAS 2003 campaign 

Karmanos Cancer Center Benefit 

MFI-MC Servicemen's Letter writing Project 

Selfridge ANG base Family Support Benefit 

Women's Sports Foundation 

MFI Projects: 

Zone 4 issues 

MNAS Detroit integration 

2 new cells (Runabout Angel for the teenagers (sub-unit attached to the MFS 

Galaxy) and LP Ferndale) founded in 2004 

5 new members recruited, detail on monthly report sent to 'lord knows whom' 

5 Academy graduates (6 if you count Liam) 

Tendered by 

Lissa Southwell-Collins 

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Starbase Kalamazoo- 

CO: VADM Chad Etter 

Starbase Kalamazoo: 5 ships. Antares II, Maelstorm II, Outlaw, Stealth, 

Ma'Veq. 

Mission: To take over the Badlands and the Delta and Alpha Quadrants, in 

that order. 

Antares is out on an extended away mission. 

Maelstorm II & Stealth are in the Badlands searching for Antares II. 

Ma'Veq is in refit. 

Outlaw is in Delta Quad wreaking havok. 

Log from KFV Antares II 

Chad Etter, V.Adm, CO 

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RN Wayfarer 

CO: Captain Elvin Holloway 

The crew of the Wayfarer is currently on a membership drive. Other than that 

we have nothing new to report. 

Cpt. Elvin Holloway 

Cmndr. Shawn Bale 

RN Wayfarer 

Monmouth, IL 

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LP Pontiac, 

All is quiet in our area of the Badlands. CO doing some reconnaissance in the 

area to see if the locals would be interested in joining the cause. However, no 

takers yet. Helping MOCC (Designated charity/community service group) with 

Mother's day event for Carriage Circle. We will be serving free dinners for 30- 

50 female residents. Also donating 42 dollars to Score Ministries to send 4 

homeless people to a Detroit Tigers game on June 21. Also working on guide 

for choosing or creating a charity. 

Kai Fleis Davies (David A. House) 

CO LP Pontiac

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Badlands


Zone Five Breaking News: 

Zone 5 

Please join me in welcoming the MSS Gre'thor. The Gre'thor has gone from 

Listening Post to Maquis Space Station. Yes, that's correct, the LP Gre'thor 

was once a single man chapter, and is now the MSS Gre'thor with a 

membership of 119. 

The Space Station Gre'thor, a Klingon Marine Chapter, is under the Command 

of Force Colonel Michael D. Anderson (mIgh zantai SalHov) who is also 

serving as the Officer in Charge of the MSS Gre'thor Marine Detachment- 

Springfield, Missouri Company. 

Force Captain Charles Thomas Parks, will be serving as the Executive Officer, 

and also happens to be the Maquis Forces International Zone Five 

Coordinator. He is also the only Non-Marine stationed on the MSS Gre'thor. 

At a regular membership meeting of the Imperial Klingon Forces' Anpu Attack 

Wing, Saturday, May 15th, 2004, Force Captain Charles Thomas Parks 

(serving as Maquis Forces International's Ambassador to the Imperial Klingon 

Forces and as the Maquis Forces International's Zone Five Coordinator) 

addressed the membership of the Imperial Klingon Forces' Anpu Attack Wing 

with the proposal of dual membership in the Maquis Forces International and 

the Imperial Klingon Forces. Negotiations with Admiral mIgh zantai SalHov 

(Michael D. Anderson) of the Imperial Klingon Forces High Council, 

Commander of the IKF Special Operations Division, Commander of the IKF 

Mok'Nil Sector, and Commander of the IKF Anpu Attack Wing, had been 

ongoing for several months. 

With the encouragement of Admiral mIgh zantai SalHov, the membership of 

the IKF's Anpu Attack Wing, accepted the proposal made by Force Captain 

Charles Thomas Parks, and elected to join Force Colonel Michael D. 

Anderson (mIgh zantai SalHov) on the Gre'thor and to have dual membership 

in both organizations. 

As the Maquis Forces International's Ambassador to the Imperial Klingon 

Forces and as the Maquis Forces International's Zone Five Coordinator, I ask 

that you join me in welcoming the MSS Gre'thor to the Maquis Forces 

International. They are a very active membership within the Imperial Klingon 

Forces, and I anticipate that they will be anything but unnoticed within the 

Maquis Forces International. 

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Zone 5 Units: 

Maquis Forces Springfield, MO - MSS Gre'thor 

Force Colonel Michael D. Anderson (mIgh sutai SalHov), Commanding Officer 

anpuxx@juno.com

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Force Captain Charles Thomas Parks (ruvmIgh gin'tak SalHov), Executive 

Officer 

zone5coordinator@juno.com 

Flag Chapter for Zone Five. 

Maquis Forces Hutchinson, KS - MFS Lafayette 

Rear Admiral Dennis K, Cross, Commanding Officer 

CDR Beverly J. Cross, XO 

MFS-LAFAYETTE@cox.net 

504 W. 13th 

Hutchinson, KS. 67501 

http://www.members.cox.net/mfs-lafayette/ 

Maquis Forces Slater, IA - LP Kiowa 

Major Tom Webster 

421 Main St. 

Slater, IA 50244 

515-685-3976 

trekfan30@yahoo.com 

http://www.geocities.com/mfs_kiowa/ 

Maquis Forces Saint Louis, MO: LP Excalibur MCC-74214 

Commanding Officer: Captain Jeff Weber 

524 Coppinger Dr 

Ferguson, Mo 63135 

jmweber63135@yahoo.com 

Maquis Forces Springfield, MO - LP Asar 

Captain Loretta Parks, Commanding Officer 

909 West Elm Street #2 

Springfield, Missouri 65806 

LPASARCO@juno.com


Zone 9 

HI Everybody, 

Here are some pictures of Bob and I at this last weekend's trail competition 

that our horse club puts on twice a year. 

It was a success as usual. Every one had a good time and we are really tired. 

I was the judge for the 5th (last obstacle) on the course and Bob was the prize 

ride official for check point 5. 

On Saturday we got to ride the (2 hour-plus) course after it was set up. (We 

rode horses that other people brought...not our own). 

We had scads of fun and are looking forward to doing it again in the fall. 

We were out in the boonies (desert) at the far end of the Horn Rapids area. 

Not much out there! 

Admiral Mary Kerns 

Zone 9 Coordinator 

Here comes the 

Bob at the Check Point

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Out in the Boonies! 

One of the Riders 

A relaxing ride 


Hanging out 

Looking Official


An Awarding Experiance 

Awards Dept is moving along nicely. We've just issued a new ribbon type, with a 

ribbon to go with it. MFI now allows Campaign Ribbons. Our first international 

campaign ribbon is for Operation Pen Pal. As a refresher, the MFMC held a letter 

writing campaign for those troops in the mid-east who were not getting any letters. 

Since it was opened to MFI as a whole it was decided that this would be an 

International ribbon. Only those who participated in the Campaign are eligible. 

Other than that the Dept has been pretty quiet. We have a few nominations in the 

queue, but are holding the names back because some of them (hopefully) will be 

awarded at Shore Leave. 

Please be sure to visit the Hall of Honor (www.maquis.com/awards/hallofhonor.html) 

as it has been recently updated and revised. If there are any corrections, feel free to IM 

me or email me at awards@maquis.com. 

The following are the most recent Ribbon recipients. Congratulations to everyone 

Maquis Achievement Medal 

Colonel David Scheffner 

Colonel Tanya Femrite 

Colonel Kevin D. Brower 

Colonel Joe W. Ryan 

Colonel Talitha Anderson 

Colonel William Osborne 

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Wittenberg 

Colonel Christina Anderson 

Colonel Bill Cole 

Colonel Lee V. Schmidt 

Colonel Dirk DeJong 

Marine Captain Robert Meriwether 

Marine Captain Julie Auiler 

Major Jennifer Lawrence 

Lieutenant Colonel John Hall 

Marine Captain David Sanders 

Lieutenant Colonel Tim Orr 

Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Wilson 

Lieutenant Colonel Patti Hobbs 

Major James Landolph Junior 

Marine Captain James Murray 

Colonel George Ordog 

Colonel Kevin Ordog 

Lieutenant Colonel Amy Hill 

Marine Captain Daniel Smith 

Marine Captain David Zumwalt 

Marine Captain Sue Zumwalt 

Marine Captain Mark Culbertson 

Lieutenant Colonel Barry Burch 

Force Colonel Michael D. Anderson 

Major Mike Morell 

Major Sandra Wright 

Colonel Laura Mitts 

Force Captain Charles Thomas Parks 

Commodore Samuel Cummings

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Special Security Division Achievement 

Medal 

Colonel David Scheffner 

Colonel Tanya Femrite 

Colonel Kevin D. Brower 

Colonel Joe W. Ryan 

Colonel Talitha Anderson 

Colonel William Osborne 

Lieutenant Colonel Robin Wittenberg 

Colonel Christina Anderson 

Colonel Bill Cole 

Colonel Lee V. Schmidt 

Colonel Dirk DeJong 

Marine Captain Robert Meriwether 

Marine Captain Julie Auiler 

Major Jennifer Lawrence 

Marine Achievement Medal: 

Lieutenant Colonel John Hall 

Marine Captain David Sanders 



Military Service 

Force Colonel Paul Williams 

Major Harold Roehm 

Force Colonel Paul Williams 

Civilian Service, 2 nd Convention Service 


Lieutenant Colonel Tim Orr 

Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Wilson 

Lieutenant Colonel Patti Hobbs 

Major James Landolph Junior 

Marine Captain James Murray 

Colonel George Ordog 

Colonel Kevin Ordog 

Lieutenant Colonel Amy Hill 

Marine Captain Daniel Smith 

Marine Captain David Zumwalt 

Marine Captain Sue Zumwalt 

Marine Captain Mark Culbertson 

Lieutenant Colonel Barry Burch 


Major Mike Morell 

Major Sandra Wright 

Colonel Laura Mitts 


Operation PenPal: 

Captain Jeff Webber 

Lt. j.g. David Armbruster 

LnCpl Jackie Sloan 

2 nd Lt Ben Goldberg 

Cmdr. Lisa Southwell-Collins 

FCol Liam Collins 

Capt(M) Paul Williams 

Capt. Marc Gishvind 

The Crew of the MFS Resolute 

1st Lt Christina Jones 

General Christina Doane 

FCol John Garner 

BGen Logan Andrews


Book Reviews 

Deny Thy Father (ST: The Lost Era Series) 

I must admit, I wasn't really expecting much from this book, mostly because I 

was not a big fan of either Riker characters from Seasons 1 & 2 and because 

of how plodding "Well of Souls" was. I was happily surprised by this book! The 

storyline moves well and the characters develop well without getting too much 

background at one time (like "Well of Souls"). 

"Deny Thy Father" has several facets and sub-plots to it. One storyline covers 

the lives of Kyle and Will Riker during Will's years at Starfleet Academy, 7 

years prior to the launch of the 1701-D. What was the suave and debonair Will 

Riker like at the academy? Who were his friends at the academy? Learn what 

wedge was driven between Will and his father that left him so bitter. Why did 

Kyle Riker disappear from Will's life for three years? How did he come to know 

Dr. Kate Pulaski and how do these two seemingly unconnected stories come 

together? 

Unlike "Well of Souls", "Deny Thy Father" was a very quick and enjoyable 

read and, like all the Lost Era books, you'll see characters from TNG, DS9 and 

Voyager laced throughout the book.

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Catalyst of Sorrows (ST: The Lost Era Series) 

What do Uhura, Ben Sisko and Tuvok have in common? At one time, they all 

worked for Starfleet Intelligence. Admiral Uhura is now head of SFI and has 

received some disturbing information from her long time contact on Romulus. 

An unknown plague is starting to sweep across the Neutral Zone, heading for 

Federation territory. While enlisting the help of an old friend (and my dad 

*grin*), Dr. McCoy, and two younger Doctors (Crusher and Selar), she has to 

define this antigen and find a cure without alarming the entire Federation. To 

investigate the origin of this antigen, she puts an away team together, 

comprised of a young Ben Sisko, a Vulcan SFI operative named Tuvok, and 

Dr. Selar goes along as their Field Medical Officer, and since they're going into 

Romulan territory, a Romulan girl (the executive assistant to Uhura's Romulan 

contact). 

This book read like a combination of two of my favorite TV shows... CSI and 

Navy NCIS. Medical information without getting bogged down in facts, 

undercover investigations, with a bit of cloak and dagger thrown in. The only 

rough part (for me) was recognizing the "flashback" sections of some of the 

book (something that translates better on screen). This was a very well done 

medical/espionage mystery. Although it wasn't as easy of a read as "Deny Thy 

Father", it wasn't too bogged down with background and medical information. 

I hope some of you take the time to pick up some of the Lost Era books. Most 

of them have been VERY enjoyable to read. There are many series of Trek 

books out there and now that I'm finished with Lost Era, I'm looking for 

another series to get into. Let's hear what some others are reading! 

Rob Johnson, Adm (aka Dr. Robert J McCoy) 

Chief of Staff, MFI Dean, MACOM

YN1 Davis recives 

his Fleet Reserve 

Certificate from CDR 

Baily, CO, NRD 

Ohio 

YN1 Davis receives 

his "Shadow Box'" 

from LT VonHeone, 

Officer Programs 

Officer 

YN1 Davis 

accompanies his wife 

as they are "piped 

ashore" by his 

shipmates 


Force Admiral Retires 

from US Navy 

On April 22nd 2004, FADM Gary Davis, otherwise known as Yeoman First 

Class Gary Davis, United States Navy, retired after 21 years of faithful and 

honorable service. The Retirement Ceremony was conducted by his 

commanding officer, Commander Rhetta Baily at the Military Entrance 

Processing Station (MEPS) in Columbus, OH. He was joined by his wife Judy 

and his children Jeremy, Christopher, and Daniele. In attendance were his 

parents, William and Vicki Davis, brother Matt as well as his in-laws, coworkers 

from his last Navy Office and his new office "shipmates" from PMD 

Furniture, his current employer in Columbus, Ohio. 

His duty stations include basic training at Recruit Training Command in 

December of 1983 in Orlando, FL. After graduation he reported to Naval 

Training Command in Meridian Mississippi where he received his primary 

rating training in administration as a Navy Yeoman. Upon graduation he 

reported to the United States Commander in Chief Atlantic in Norfolk, VA. He 

served from 1984 to 1987 as Flag Administration for the Director of Joint 

Interoperability providing admin, outer office, and flag driver support for two 

Marine and one Air Force General Officer. 

From 1988 to 1990 he was stationed aboard Patrol Squadron TWENTY-FOUR 

(VP-24), the "Batmen", in Jacksonville, FL. He was the Operations Yeoman, 

Admin Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Awards Yeoman and Directives 

Yeoman. He was deployed to Bermuda and Sigonella Sicily in support of antisubmarine 

warfare efforts in the Atlantic theater of operations. During this time 

there he was advanced to Second Class Petty Officer through the Command 

Advancement Program (CAP). 

From 1991 to 1992 he was assigned to the Commander Naval Activities 

Jacksonville. He was the Flag Administrative Yeoman and Assistant Leading 

Petty Officer. He provided administrative support for the command and 

outlying aviation squadrons. He was personally tasked with a major 

reorganization presentation when the then Commander Helicopter Wings 

Atlantic transitioned to Commander Naval Activities Jacksonville. Along with 

the command's Admin Officer, he designed slides, presentation material, and 

background material for this major transition briefed to Commander Naval Air 

Atlantic. He also devised a new communications system to delivery electronic 

message traffic via disc to commands and staff thus saving countless hours 

each day. He was named Military Member of the quarter and selected as 

Sailor of the Year. 

From 1993 to 1994 he was a student at Florida Community College at 

Jacksonville after being selected as one of 300 applicants Navy-wide for 

participation in the Enlisted Education Advancement Program whereby active

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duty members are detailed to 2 year or 4 year colleges for the pursuit of 

Associates or Bachelor Degrees. He studied Computer Information Systems 

Analysis and received his Associates Degree in 1994. He made the Dean's 

list three times in the two years assigned to the program. 

From 1995 to 1998, was stationed aboard USS DOYLE (FFG-39) as Ship's 

Secretary, Yeoman Leading Petty Officer, and Awards Yeoman. He was 

responsible for the administrative efforts aboard ship and worked directly for 

the Commanding and Executive Officers. He was deployed to Persian Gulf in 

support of Maritime Interception Operations and the Caribbean for Drug 

Interdiction Operations. He had the opportunity to transit both the Panama 

and Suez Canals during his time aboard. 

He reported to his last command in 1998 until his retirement in 2004 at Navy 

Recruiting District, Ohio. Initially assigned to Military Entrance Processing 

Station Cleveland, OH first as a military processor, MEPS Liaison Petty 

Officer, then eventually the Senior Liaison and the Enlisted Programs 

Department Supervisor. He conducted Navy entrance determination 

interviews and personally oversaw the shipping of over 6000 men and women 

to basic training. He personally trained processors, liaisons and his relief as 

Senior Liaison over a three-year period. Efforts significantly contributed to 

MEPS Cleveland receiving the award of Region South's runner-up for "Team 

of the Year" and NRD Ohio's "MEPS Of the Year". He then transferred to 

Officer Program's team as the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps 

(NROTC) Coordinator. Although his first time as a production recruiter, he 

finished in top 5 of 31 districts the first year, finishing up at 117% of 4 Year 

and 142% Nurse NROTC applications. His second year he finished up again 

in top 5 and exceeded 4 Year at 114% and again at 142% for Nurse NROTC 

applications. 

Over his 21 year career in the Navy his personal awards include the Joint 

Service Achievement Medal, four Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 

five Good Conduct Medals, two National Service Medals, the Armed Forces 

Expeditionary Medal, six Flag Letters of Commendations and a total of 10 

Gold Wreath Letters of Commendation for recruiting excellence. He was also 

awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Navy Unit 

Commendations, two Overseas Deployment Ribbons, and the Coast Guard 

Special Operations Ribbon. 

After his retirement, Gary along with his family have purchased a house in his 

hometown of Newark, Ohio, and he works as a Administrative Assistant for 

PMD Furniture in Columbus, OH. 

YN1 Davis and CDR 

Baily 

YN1 Davis, Mrs. 

Davis, and CDR 

Baily 

YN1 Davis and his 

shipmates from the 

Officer Programs 

Office


Charity Events 

Race for the Cure 

First, photos from our away team to Chicago are located at: 

http://www.angelfire.com/trek/tosach/Chicago_trip.htm . 

I put them there so that they wouldn't take up so much space on my other 

websites. K'moghjIH and Ksimka had an away mission on Saturday, May 8th 

where they donated their time to get Pittsburgh, PA prepared for the Pittsburgh 

Race For The Cure, sponsored by the The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 

Foundation. This Foundation is one of the Charity/Community Service Projects 

that the ICV Heghnach and 740th MSG of the USS Inferno have chosen as 

their primary project. These two warriors helped out the race by setting up 

tents, chairs, and tables. Then they proceeded to unloading trucks of 

merchandise and supplies. This project lasted 2.5 hours. On May 9th, Chris 

Hindman, Ksimka, K'moghjIH, and David Ferber worked the day of the race. 

K'moghjIH, David and Chris were Course Marshals that provided crowd control 

for the event. Ksimka worked in the registration booth. The 5K Race/Walk and 

Fun Walk had well over 38,000 participants and well over 2200 breast cancer 

survivors participating. This project took 5 hours. Photos and official report are 

attached. 

Qapla! 

K'moghjIH (Pronounced "Ka-MOE-JEE")(Larry D. French, Sr.) 

Scouting For Food 

I have been coordinating the Scouting For Food project at my job the 

entire month of April. It is a standard community service project that I do every 

year. The project got started late and then I was out of town for a week, so 

I, personally, have not collected many items so far. Most of my coworkers wait 

until the end to donate anyway.

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POP TAB CHALLENGE 

(I want those tabs ASAP!) 


The House Ki'RK pop tab collection for charity is going well. I, as Commander 

of the ICV Heghnach, ask that if you are not collecting these pop tabs, please 

start. Send them to the XO or I so that we can turn them into the Empire 

Quadrant Commander on behalf of this crew, so that we can increase this 

fundraising effort. If we spread the word that we are doing this, we could 

easily increase the amount that the House Ki'RK raises. The Challenge has 

been issued by Quadrant Commander K'Hergh for each quadrant to collect as 

many tabs as possible. K'Hergh and I would like to see the Ohio-PA Quadrant 

reign supreme in the amount of tabs collected. K'Hergh wants all tabs turned 

into him by Klingon Year Games in July. 

According to the Ronald McDonald House, "one pound of pop tabs is worth 

$.04 more than one pound of pop cans. Depending on the present value of 

aluminum, the value from pop tabs averages 50 cents to 55 cents per pound. 

There are approximately 1,300 tabs in a pound. The Ronald McDonald House 

currently raises $500 a month from the recycling of pop tabs. This amount 

could easily double or triple if everyone who reads this article starts to 

recycle." 

http://www.rmhc.com/kids/poptab_collection/


Technological Advances 

WiFi: The Wireless Internet 

You've probably all heard about wireless home networking and seen the 

commercials about Intel's wireless technology being incorporated into the new 

notebook/laptop computers. You may say to yourself "I don't network. Why 

should this impress me?". Well, if you live in a metropolitan area and frequent 

certain coffee houses or malls, having a wireless network card could gain you 

access to the World Wide Web anywhere in town. 

More and more areas are going "WiFi" compatible. Cafes, coffee houses, 

campgrounds, nationwide truck-stops and hotels are all signing up with one of 

the new WiFi networks and selling access on an hourly, daily, weekly and 

monthly basis. For those who travel on a regular basis (contractors, engineers, 

truckers, etc.), they can now subscribe to one of these networks and log on 

wherever they find a "Hot Spot" provider around the country. Some towns are 

said to be wiring every downtown lamp post as a WiFi antenna for people who 

need to log on during their lunch hour, but like to eat lunch outdoors. 

Some of the organizations I've found so far this summer are: The KOA 

Campground Network, Flying J Truck/Travel stops and Best Parks In America 

Camping Network. I'm sure there are many more already out there and more 

are sure to be popping up over the next year or so. 

What do you need to link into the WiFi craze? Nothing more than an 802.11b, 

or an 802.11g wireless networking card, the same used in a home wireless 

network system, a subscriber's name & password, the same as any internet 

subscription and (possibly) a "handshake" software routine (supplied by the 

network provider). 

If you do a lot of traveling for your job, are on the road a lot, or just want to be 

able to log on while on vacation, check into WiFi. It may be the solution you 

were looking for when you need to keep in touch. 

Rob Johnson, Adm (aka Dr. Robert J McCoy) 

Chief of Staff, MFI Dean, MACOM

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You may see Admiral Rob Johnson's article elsewhere in this newsletter, and I'd 

like to expand on his article with such a good prospect. Before I get too far 

into this, I'll warn you all, I'm bias. In my off time, I work as a 

contractor for Intel, and I get my fair share of exposure there. 

My first real exposure to wireless was in downtown Portland, Oregon at an 

internet cafe called Backspace ( www.backspace.bz ) where they advertised "Free 

Wireless Internet" on a big whiteboard behind the counter. Of course they sold 

coffee and even time playing games on their machines. But this was my first 

real encounter, and opened my eyes to look out for others. 

There are many places that are opening up, giving out free wireless. I went for 

Ribbs at Hot Daddy's BBQ in SE Portland the other day, there were three... 

count them one, two, three differen't choices of free wireless networks I could 

connect to run by local businesses. 

On another day, catch a bus, go to a Bar to hear some soft blues from my 

friend's dad's big blues band, and what do I see on the front of the bar, but 

"Free Wireless Internet" a quick boot of my laptop inside proves this true. 

In addition to businesses running wireless, I've seen neighbors sharing their 

broadband connection via wireless. If you do this, and try to track them down 

and ask them as a courtesy before borrowing their internet. I have been known 

to do this on a limited basis, if I'm somewhere and need to check something 

real quick, I don't hesistate. 

Now if you are setting up an wireless access point, please make sure you get your 

local techie to secure your access point. Although if you want to provide this 

service to the community, that's fine. Though be aware, sometimes there can be 

legal troubles if someone uses your connection for something illegal. If 

someone does use your connection for illegal usage, remember you are 

effectively an ISP, there are clauses in the DMCA (Digital Media Copyright Act, 

What RIAA is using to prosecute file sharers) that protect you, be sure to get 

a good lawyer, and you'll be fine. For most people however, you'll want to be 

able to control that access. That's fine, if you don't keep any records, the 

RIAA can't subpeona them from you. 

Moving on to the actualities of wireless, WiFi which is one of the most common 

versions of wireless, has three different standards that they go by: 802.11a, 

802.11b, 802.11g. The reason they have these names is because those are the tags 

used to identify their standards specification. This is a specification that 

engineers have agreed on, and is what keeps one company from taking all the 

profits from it. For you as a consumer, that is very good, that means that if a 

company goes out of business, there are fifty others that make compatible 

products, so your Intel Wireless Access Point works with the Netgear Wireless 

card you installed in your PC, or whatever setup you do choose. 

As for the history of wireless, as Admiral Johnson originally asked me to 

write,


I was unable to find much of it. So you'll have to wait until I can find more 

on that. For your benefit, I have put down the pros and cons below of each 

standard of wireless, even though 802.11g sort of beats them all. 

802.11a - Speed: 54mbps - Security Features: None - Frequency Range: 5 Ghz 

This wireless has a decent throughput, even good for you gamers, but it has a 

couple major flaws. First it is the most expensive of wireless options. Also, 

it is rather short range, indoors depending upon the material of the house; 

often is between 25-75 feet. 

802.11b - Speed: 11mbps - Security Features: WEP - Frequency Range: 2.4Ghz 

802.11b is not as fast and A-type wireless, in fact it is about one fifth as 

fast, which really is fast enough for most people. This goes for you gamers as 

well, 11 mbps really is fast enough for you all. As a side note, over a cable 

modem you can typically get a maximum of 5 mbps, but lower speeds are quite 

common. B-type wireless also has the advantage of an increased range, which 

generally is from 100-150 feet. Also, B-type wireless is the most inexpensive 

type of wireless, and has encryption so the transmissions between your computer 

and the access point have some security. This type of wireless has no real 

downsides (other than its speed, which is minor), and is widely adopted in 

various public “hot spots”. Other than the decreased speed B-type wireless has 

one additional downside, some other wireless devices broadcast on the same 

frequency range. This can cause interference with devices like cordless 

phones. 

802.11g - Speed: 54mbps - Security Features: WEP - Frequency Range: 2.4Ghz 

G-type wireless is a very good choice for someone wanting to have wireless in 

their home or business. This type is as fast as A-type (54 Mbps), and has the 

range of B-type (100-150 ft). Its not as expensive as A-type wireless, but cost 

a bit more than B-type. Most importantly, however, G-type wireless interpolates 

with B-type networks. G-type has not hit public “hot spots” for the most part 

as of yet, but it is expected to soon. The only real downside of this type of 

wireless is that is broadcasts on the 2.4Ghz frequency range, so that it 

suffers from the same interference problem as B-type. It should be noted that 

not all people suffer from this problem while using wireless (either B type or 

G type). 

(note: most of this information can also be found at 

http://www.linksys.com/products/wirelessstandards.asp or is the opinion of the 

authors) 

Regards, 

Rear Admiral Will Robertson 

MFI Chief of Computer Operations 

wrobertson@maquis.com 

Steven Cottingham 

“Hired Gun” for Admiral Robertson

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Funny Pages 


Reasons Why Captain Janeway Is Better Than Captain 

Picard 

• One word: hair 

• Drinks coffee, not that sissy "Earl Grey" stuff. 

• Beams down to the planet like real Captains should. 

• Mutes the doctor when the doctor gets out of line. 

• Commanded ships blown up: Picard: 2 Janeway: 0 

• Voyager needs a female Captain. Its Captain must be willing to 

admit they're lost and pull over for directions. 

• Picard likes to talk his way through. Janeway likes to punch her 

way through. 

• Looks better in sleepwear. 

• When Janeway lands her ship, it can take off again. 

• Janeway says "I don't like you!" to her enemies instead of trying to 

convince them to behave better. 

• Janeway has a First Officer with a tattoo. 

• Three words: Compression Phaser Rifles. 

• Acknowledges freely when she breaks the Prime Directive instead 

of trying to weasel her way out of it with philosophical ramblings. 

• Janeway has never worn green tights and frolicked about in 

Sherwood Forest. However, if she did, she would look fantastic! 

• Kirk looked good in ripped shirts; Picard looked good without a 

shirt; Janeway would look... no, they can't do that on network 

television. 

• Slouches in her chair even in critical life-threatening moments. 

• Her telepath only lives nine years. 

• Janeway heard the words "boldly go where no man (er, woman) 

has gone before" and took them to the extreme. 

• Picard tells alien cultures, "I hope our two cultures will one day 

come to a greater understanding." Janeway threatens them with 

"the deadliest of force". 

• Maintains an elaborate hairdo that would baffle even Princess Leia. 

• Has mastered facial expression understood by all to mean, "Boy, 

Paris, are YOU ever stupid." 

• Has a more manly voice. 

• Has a dog and a significant other, not some damn fish! 

• Her CONN officer actually went through the Academy. 

• Q asked Janeway to run away with him and she refused. Q asked 

Picard's girlfriend to run away with him and she accepted.


Shore Leave 26 

MFI International Conference 

Greetings, fellow rebels. Shore Leave 26t is rapidly shaping up to be our 

biggest event internationally...or at least on the East side of the Mississippi. 

First off, of course, is our Annual International Conference. This year we 

SHOULD be graced by FAdm Gary Davis, the International Coordinator (hmm, 

where have I heard that one before). In addition, the MFMC Commandant and 

myself will also be putting in our annual appearances. Plus our newly 

appointed VIC, Adm Laura Goody has recently confirmed her attendance. Add 

in our talented Chief of CompOps as well as a couple of ships that have 

already confirmed and you have the makings for a great year for MFI at the ol' 

Con. 

This year as well we will be having a recruiting table! We will have a computer 

set up available to process applications and run a presentation on MFI. We 

have plans to create Membership cards at the convention for all attending 

Maquis, and for those joining. 

We are also working with the Convention Committee to get a Maquis guest as 

the Klingons have worked with in the past to get Klingon guests there every 

year. Regardless of a star there is also the idea of holding a charity raffle, so 

any items donated to this cause will be greatly appreciated. Please contact me 

off list for directions on how to donate items. I could really use someone to 

spearhead this project as I already have so much on my plate. 

An excellent convention to be sure. Shore Leave 26 runs from Friday, July 9 

until Sunday July 11. Details and guests can be found at http://www.shoreleave.com 

Please be sure to visit the site at least once a month as the guest list will be 

constantly updated. Below is the current listing, but that can change at any 

time. 

There are several hotels in the immediate area. The Con Hotel is SOLD OUT. 

If you are in need of a roommate, email me off list and I will work on a list. My 

first recommendation is for the Embassy Suites across the street. They have 

rooms that can sleep 6 before you start looking at floors and a free FULL 

breakfast every morning. By full, I mean cereal, eggs, bacon, waffles and/or 

pancakes, hashbrowns and much more. 

There are only 6 berthing spaces left so if you want in you have to move fast. 

Priority will be given to those who confirm as opposed to saying "maybe". 

Finally we do need people to work the recruiting table, so if you plan to attend 

and have not already done so then contact off list and volunteer and we'll 

place you on the schedule. 

One last note, as there are three things that you could be contacting me off list 

for, make sure you place the appropriate item in the subject line so that the 

filters don't eliminate your message. MAQUIS FOREVER! 

BGen. Logan Andrews 

Commanding Officer, MFS Trinity (trinityco@maquis.com) 

Commander, MFI Special Forces (specops@maquis.com) 

Director, MFI Awards Dept. (awards@maquis.com)

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Cirroc Lofton - 

Jake Sisko in 

ST:DS9 

Brian 

Thompson - Lt. 

Klag in TNG, 

Alien Bounty 

Hunter in X- 

Files, other roles 

in DS9 and 

Buffy 

Chase Masterson 

ST:DS9's Leeta 

Nicole deBoer - 

The Dead Zone's 

Sarah 

Bannerman; 

Deep Space 

Nine's Ezri Dax; 

Other roles in 

Tek Wars and 

Forever Knight 

Michael Welch - 

Joan of Arcadia's 

Luke Giardi; 

Artim in ST: 

Insurrection; 

O'Neill's clone in 

Stargate SG-1 

Clint Howard - 

Balok in TOS, 

Ferengi in 

Enterprise, other 

roles in DS9 


Mercedes 

McNab Buffy 

and Angel's 

Harmony 

Kendall 

Thom 

Christopher - 

Hawk in Buck 

Rogers Carlo 

Hesser in One 

Life to Live 

Also with us this year are the following artists, authors, scientists, and 

other special guests: 

Lucy Albert, Ilsa J. Bick, Charles Blue, Kirk Borne, Kelly Cairo , John 

Coffren, Greg Cox, Ann C. Crispin, Peter David, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Kevin 

Dilmore, Michael Jan Friedman, Dave Galanter, Christian Grainger, Robert 

Greenberger, Helen Hart, Glenn Hauman, Heather Jarman, Robert T. Jeschonek, 

Jim Johnson, Kevin Killiany, Jeffrey Lang, Kevin Lauderdale, Gerri Leen, 

David Mack, Stephen Maran, Susan McCrackin, Terri Osborne, Marco Palmieri, 

S.D. Perry, Roberta Rogow, Lawrence Schoen, Josepha Sherman, Susan Shwartz, 

Amy Sisson, Frank Summers, Kevin G. Summers, Ray Villard, Dayton Ward, 

Howard Weinstein, Joan Winston, Susan Wright, Norbert Zacharias 

Teryl Rothery 

Stargate SG-1's 

Dr. Fraiser; Other 

roles in X-Files 

and Dragon Ball 

Z 

Greg Evigan - Tek 

Wars' Jake 

Cardigan; My 

Two Dads' Joey 

Harris;BJ and the 

Bear's BJ McKay


Day of Honor 

Klingon Days of Honor 

Saturday, March 20th, 2004; 2:00pm, Fassnight Park, Springfield, Missouri: 

Several members of the Imperial Klingon Forces' Anpu Attack Wing, guests of 

the Anpu Attack Wing membership, attended the event, including FCOL 

Michael D. Anderson (mIgh sutai-SalHov) Commander of the Anpu Attack 

Wing, Imperial Klingon Forces and Commanding Officer of the LP Gre'thor, 

Maquis Forces International. Also attending was FCapt Charles Thomas 

Parks (ruvmIgh gin'tak SalHov), the Zone Five Coordinator, Commanding 

Officer of the RN Asar, Dean of the Law College (MFIA) and the Maquis 

Forces International's Ambassador to the Imperial Klingon Forces. 

The event began with some padded bat'leth training and the rules of padded 

bat'leth competition. Mike served as instructor and mediator of the training. 

After proper instruction in the use of the bat'leth, several members of the Anpu 

Attack Wing, as well as the Ambassador engaged in some bat'leth 

competition. 

Mike and Charles had a total of 22 matches, with Mike victorious in all but 

three. Mike also competed against Kevin (Commanding Officer of the I.K.V. 

Heru's Vengeance, Imperial Klingon Forces) winning three out of three 

matches, Bill (Commanding Officer of the I.K.V. Sutekh's Bloody Wrath, 

Imperial Klingon Forces), winning one out of one match, and Mike S., AKA 

Chris, (Commanding Officer of the I.K.V. Jolly Ra, Imperial Klingon Forces) 

winning one out of one match. 

Charles competed against other members of the Anpu Attack Wing and was 

victorious at total of five times. Chris had a total of two victories. 

Black Hearts were awarded to Mike, Charles, Chris and Kevin for injuries 

sustained in competition to areas consider to be vital, and Mike and Charles 

also received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained to less vital areas. 

There was one competition between Mike and a non-member of either group, 

which resulted in a knee injury to Mike, an incident report has been filed on 

this injury as it did require medical attention, however, Mike earned the Red 

Tri-foil for his skills and courage in battle. 

Dillon (Executive Officer of the Bes' Revenge, Imperial Klingon Forces) did not 

participate in a competitive match, but did learn some of the maneuvers and 

safety precautions of the bat'leth, as did Angie (guest of Kevin). 

Chris and Heidi (Commanding and Executive Officers of the I.K.V. Jolly Ra, 

Imperial Klingon Forces) provided food items such as hamburgers, chips, 

potato salad, and drinks; Bill also provided food items of hamburgers; Charles

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provided the charcoal and Mike provided the music entertainment (a collection 

of Pirate Songs) for the event. 

Following lunch, Charles was inducted to the House SalHov as ruvmIgh gin'tak 

SalHov in the R'uustai (Klingon Bonding Ritual). Kevin, serving in his role as 

proctor of the House SalHov, presided over the ceremony, while Charles and 

Mike (head of the house) became brothers, formally making Charles a 

member of the House SalHov, utilizing a modified version of this script: 

Saturday, March 20th, 2004, 2:00pm 

Fassnight Park, Springfield, MO 

Rùustai (Klingon Bonding Ritual) 

Props: 

3 Klingon Warrior Sashes 

3 Candles (2 identical, 1 different) 

2 Incense Sticks (1 Anpu, 1 Asar) 

1 Lighter (or book of matches) 

1 Klingon Knife 

1 Cord 

2 Ketchup packets (optional) 

Begin: 

Kevin standing center, Mike to Kevin's right and Charles to Kevin's left. 

Kevin, Mike and Charles in Klingon Warrior Sashes. 

Kevin: (from center position, facing forward): Members of the House SalHov, 

other Klingon warriors and honored guest, gather around for the Rùustai. 

Mike: (standing to Kevin's right, facing the guest): I am mIgh sutai-SalHov, 

head of the Klingon House SalHov. The Rùustai is a solemn ceremony in 

which two individuals bond together to become brothers or sisters. 

Charles: (standing to Kevin's left, facing Mike, and silent). 

The Ceremony: 

(Kevin, facing the guest. Mike faces Charles. Charles faces Mike). 

Mike: (facing Charles): Are you willing to take your Klingon name and become 

a member of the House SalHov? 

Charles: (facing Mike): My heart burns as a Klingon. I will serve as advisor to 

you and your House. The House SalHov is of Great Honor. Qapla`!


Mike: (facing Kevin): As proctor of the House SalHov, are you willing to join 

me in accepting this petition? 

Kevin: (facing Mike): He has claimed that his heart burns as a Klingon. He 

honors our House within the Maquis. Qapla`! 

Mike: (facing guest, placing his hand on Charles' shoulder): From this day 

forward, he shall be known by this House and the Empire as ruvmIgh gin`tak 

SalHov. Let his name be spoken. 

Charles: (facing guest): I am ruvmIgh gin`tak SalHov. 

Mike/Charles: (face Kevin). 

Kevin: (facing the center, lights the different candle): This fire represents the 

burning within the hearts of all Klingon warriors of the House SalHov. Our 

House is a glorious and honorable House. By lighting your candle you 

acknowledge your loyalty to the House SalHov. 

Mike: (lighting his candle from Kevin's, then facing Charles): Lighting this 

candle represents my honor and loyalty to my House. By lighting your candle, 

you pledge your honor and loyalty to the House SalHov. 

Charles: (lighting his candle from Kevin's, then facing Mike): The House 

SalHov shall have my honor and loyalty. 

Mike/Charles: (light incense, Mike Anpu and Charles Asar, then blow out their 

candles, and set them aside). 

Kevin: (blows out his candle once both incense are lit and then sets candle 

aside). 

Mike: (facing Charles): As the smoke from our incense merges as one, let it 

represent our bonding as one family. 

Charles: (facing Mike): One family. 

Mike/Charles: (set burning incense aside). 

Kevin: (pick up Klingon Knife). 

Kevin: (holding the Knife and facing the guest): As the incense merges to 

become one, so shall they. With the joining of your blood, you become 

brothers. 

Mike: (grasping the blade with his right hand): I mIgh sutai-SalHov declare that 

ruvmIgh gin`tak SalHov is my brother.

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Charles: (grasping the blade with his right hand): I ruvmIgh gin`tak SalHov 

declare that mIgh sutai-SalHov is my brother. 

Mike/Charles: (face each other and grasp right hands, ketchup to signify blood 

optional). 

Kevin: (set Knife aside and pick up cord, then bind their grasped hands): mIgh 

sutai-SalHov and ruvmIgh gin`tak SalHov are brothers. 

Mike: (facing Charles still bound): My mother is now your mother. As of this 

day, you are a member of an honorable heritage and proud family. 

Charles: (facing Mike still bound): Being your brother and a member of you 

House has done my mother proud. 

Kevin: (unbind the hands of Mike and Charles). 

Mike, Kevin, and Charles: (face guest). 

Mike: (facing the guest): Members of the House SalHov, welcome our brother 

ruvmIgh gin`tak SalHov. 

(Greetings and welcome from House SalHov family members and other 

guest). 

End of Ceremony: 

Charles Thomas Parks (ruvmIgh gin'tak SalHov) 

MFI Zone Five-Coordinator/Commanding Officer LP Asar 

Dean, Law College, MFIA 

MFI Ambassador to the IKF

Mike, Bill, Charles, 

Heidi, Angie and 

Kevin 

Kevin and Mike 

engaged in 

competition. 

Bill and Chris ready 

the pit for cooking 


Charles and Mike in 

bat’leth competition Mike teaches Angie 

some bat’leth 

maneuvers. 

Charles and Chris go 

into competition 

Bill checks to see if 

the meat is cooking 

Charles looking for a 

rematch with Mike 

Bill looks on to a 

bat’leth competition 

wondering if the 

looser will need that 

burger 

Dillon learns some 

basic blocks from 

Mike 

Mike looking for his 

next victim 

Mike, Kevin and 

Angie discussing if 

they were ready to 

eat.

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Mike, Kevin and 

Charles prepare for 

the R’uustai 

Charles proclaims his 

honor and loyalty to 

the House SalHov 

Mike and Charles 

being bound by 

Kevin 

Mike and Kevin 

discuss if Charles is to 

be accepted to the 

House SalHov 

Mike pledging his loyalty 

and honor to House SalHov 


Mike calls Charles 

by his Klingon 

Name: ruvmIgh 

gin’tak SalHov 

Mike and Charles declare each other 

brothers and mIgh sutai-SalHov and 

ruvmIgh gin’tak SalHov 

Charles prepares to 

become the brother of 

Mike in blood 

Kevin prepares the 

candle of the House 

SalHov 

Mike prepares to 

accept Charles as his 

brother 

Mike addresses the members 

of House SalHov and other 

guest and asks them to 

welcome their new brother


Tales of the Computer Cave 

Well, it's that time again, another two months have passed. We over here at 

CompOps have been sufficiently distracted. Admiral Laura Casey and Rear 

Admiral Will Robertson met in Portland, OR with many of Will's local friends. 

The crew included, Rev. Nate Conner, our fine organizer, Ethan Berleman, the 

local pub master, Chris Connor, the man who Laura describes as the "Crazy 

Intellectual" and also Will's best friend, and last but note least Nadia, Chris' 

Girlfriend, and local head with sense. 

The party went into the wee hours at Sam's Billiards with many "Scooby 

Snacks" and more than one pitcher of beer consumed. We had a great time, 

and with Ethan taking a quick sabbatical to pay a visit to the Moon and 

Sixpence, we stumbled up the hill to Will's place where all crashed merrily on 

any available (sometimes) soft surface. 

The next morning, Laura was given a small tour of the city, including a view of 

the only basketball court we know of, sitting inside of an dormant volcano's 

crater. Lasting into Sunday evening, was Easter Dinner, unfortunately Laura 

could not stay, as she had to be back home by Monday morning. However, 

we still managed to have fun, if you can believe that, with a good glass of 

water, and a very nice dinner courtesy of Janet Jump. 

Regards, 

Rear Admiral Will Robertson 

MFI Chief of Computer Operations 

wrobertson@maquis.com 

Will foreground.. Laura 

background 

Will at the laptop

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Laura Will again... 

Nate... 

(Starting left) Ethan, Chris, 

Nadia 

Ethan and Nate raiding will's 

computer 

Ethan 

Ethan Elbow, Chris, Nadia, 

Nate half

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