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Westarctica at 23:52, 9 October 2021

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	===Events of the day===		===Events of the day===
	[[File:Artemis-Bridge2.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS ''Endurance'' Bridge Simulator showing all terminals]]		[[File:Artemis-Bridge2.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS ''Endurance'' Bridge Simulator showing all terminals]]
	The WS ''Endurance'' was outfitted and prepared for the simulation the night before with four separate computer stations and a large flatscreen TV that would serve as the main viewscreen. At 0930 local time, [[Count of Dendtler\|CPL Schroeder]] and CPL Kramer arrived at the ''Endurance'' and were quickly trained on their stations. Kramer was assigned Weapons and Schroeder was assigned the Helm. COL McHenry served as Captain of the vessel and also handled the Science and Communications stations.		The WS ''Endurance'' was outfitted and prepared for the simulation the night before with four separate computer stations and a large flatscreen TV that would serve as the main viewscreen. At 0930 local time, [[Count of Dendtler\|CPL Schroeder]] and [[Captain-General Kramer\|CPL Kramer]] arrived at the ''Endurance'' and were quickly trained on their stations. Kramer was assigned Weapons and Schroeder was assigned the Helm. COL McHenry served as Captain of the vessel and also handled the Science and Communications stations.

	The exercise was launched at 1000 local time. All four ships were able to communicate with one another via the Artemis communications station, which allowed text messages to be sent and received by all parties. The fleet, under direction of Lord High Admiral Bragg, successfully cleared all sectors of enemies in numerous scenarios in level 3 difficulty. At level 5 difficulty, the game crashed several times and the fleet lost several ships, including the ''Endurance'', which was destroyed at least three times after charging into lone combat against a vastly more powerful Skaraan vessel.		The exercise was launched at 1000 local time. All four ships were able to communicate with one another via the Artemis communications station, which allowed text messages to be sent and received by all parties. The fleet, under direction of Lord High Admiral Bragg, successfully cleared all sectors of enemies in numerous scenarios in level 3 difficulty. At level 5 difficulty, the game crashed several times and the fleet lost several ships, including the ''Endurance'', which was destroyed at least three times after charging into lone combat against a vastly more powerful Skaraan vessel.
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	* LT MacGillivray - [[Order of the Snowflake]]		* LT MacGillivray - [[Order of the Snowflake]]
	* [[Count of Dendtler\|CPL Schroeder]] - [[Noble Order of the Sword]]		* [[Count of Dendtler\|CPL Schroeder]] - [[Noble Order of the Sword]]
	* CPL Kramer - [[Noble Order of the Sword]]		* [[Captain-General Kramer\|CPL Kramer]] - [[Noble Order of the Sword]]

	[[Category: Conflicts Involving Westarctica]]		[[Category: Conflicts Involving Westarctica]]
	[[Category: Military of Westarctica]]		[[Category: Military of Westarctica]]

Westarctica at 21:07, 15 September 2021

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	[[File:Artemis-Bridge1.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS Endurance spaceship bridge simulator. Pictured from left to right are: [[Count of Dendtler]], [[Grand Duke Travis]], and LT Kramer.]]		[[File:Artemis-Bridge1.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS Endurance spaceship bridge simulator. Pictured from left to right are: [[Count of Dendtler]], [[Grand Duke Travis]], and LT Kramer.]]
	'''Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS''' was a series of simulated Command and Control (C2) missions coordinated by the [[micronation]] [[Slabovia]]. The Naval Detachment of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] participated in the exercise, as did a crew from the Aerican Empire. The event occurred over the course of four hours on 22 November 2020.		'''Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS''' was a series of simulated Command and Control (C2) missions coordinated by the [[micronation]] [[Slabovia]]. The Naval Detachment of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] participated in the exercise, as did a crew from the [[Aerican Empire]]. The event occurred over the course of four hours on 22 November 2020.

	==Background==		==Background==
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	==Creation of MOST==		==Creation of MOST==
	In October 2020, Slabovia announced that three [[micronations]]: Westarctica, the Aerican Empire, and the United Slabovian Empire, had formed an alliance to train their crews in Command and Control warfare utilizing a simulated battlespace. This organization was christened the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST). Its primary goal is to develop and implement standardized training for bridge crew and commanders at the ship and fleet level. Through a series of exercises, it is expected that this effort will result in improved coordination between the three micronations and allow their respective military forces to gain valuable C2 experience.		In October 2020, Slabovia announced that three [[micronations]]: [[Westarctica]], the [[Aerican Empire]], and the United Slabovian Empire, had formed an alliance to train their crews in Command and Control warfare utilizing a simulated battlespace. This organization was christened the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST). Its primary goal is to develop and implement standardized training for bridge crew and commanders at the ship and fleet level. Through a series of exercises, it is expected that this effort will result in improved coordination between the three micronations and allow their respective military forces to gain valuable C2 experience.

	==The Exercise==		==The Exercise==
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	\| {{flagiconstart\|Flag of Slabovia.jpg\|Slabovia}} Slabovia \|\| USS ''Matthew Jeffries'' \|\| Light Carrier \|\| [[King George II of Slabovia\|LHA Bragg]] \|\| 5		\| {{flagiconstart\|Flag of Slabovia.jpg\|Slabovia}} Slabovia \|\| USS ''Matthew Jeffries'' \|\| Light Carrier \|\| [[King George II of Slabovia\|LHA Bragg]] \|\| 5
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	\| {{flagiconstart\|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} Aerican Empire \|\| SSS ''Bacon'' \|\| Battleship \|\| CAPT Lis \|\| 5		\| {{flagiconstart\|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} [[Aerican Empire]] \|\| SSS ''Bacon'' \|\| Battleship \|\| CAPT Lis \|\| 5
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Westarctica at 20:06, 8 December 2020

2020-12-08T20:06:23Z

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	[[File:Artemis-Bridge1.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS Endurance spaceship bridge simulator. Pictured from left to right are: [[Count of Dendtler]], [[Grand Duke Travis]], and LT Kramer.]]		[[File:Artemis-Bridge1.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS Endurance spaceship bridge simulator. Pictured from left to right are: [[Count of Dendtler]], [[Grand Duke Travis]], and LT Kramer.]]
	'''Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS''' was a series of simulated ~~space battles~~ coordinated by the [[micronation]] [[Slabovia]]. The Naval Detachment of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] participated in the exercise, as did a crew from the Aerican Empire. The event occurred over the course of four hours on 22 November 2020.		'''Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS''' was a series of simulated Command and Control (C2) missions coordinated by the [[micronation]] [[Slabovia]]. The Naval Detachment of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] participated in the exercise, as did a crew from the Aerican Empire. The event occurred over the course of four hours on 22 November 2020.

	==Background==		==Background==
	The Slabovian "Navey" had been running simulated ~~space battles~~ for many years utilizing a computer program called the Artemis Bridge Simulator. This simulator allows five or more computers to be designated as terminals on a the bridge of a ~~starship~~, with a captain issuing commands to make the ship maneuver, explore, and battle in a ~~given sector of fictional space~~. The basic premise is similar to that of ''Star Trek'' with primary terminals devoted to Helm, Weapons, Science, Engineering, and Weapons. Each terminal is manned by one crewmember, and their ability to communicate with their captain is essential to success.		The Slabovian "Navey" had been running simulated Command and Control exercises for many years utilizing a computer program called the ''Artemis Bridge Simulator''. This simulator allows five or more computers to be designated as terminals on the bridge of a ship, with a captain issuing commands to make the ship maneuver, explore, and battle in a simulated battlespace. The basic premise is similar to that of ''Star Trek'' with primary terminals devoted to Helm, Weapons, Science, Engineering, and Weapons. Each terminal is manned by one crewmember, and their ability to communicate with their captain is essential to success.

	[[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Countess of Benton]] had previously participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] with the Slabovian "Navey" during a diplomatic visit to Hamilton, Ontario in the summer of 2019. The Grand Duke enjoyed the experience so much that he began training on his own to become more proficient with the Artemis Bridge Simulator.		[[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Countess of Benton]] had previously participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] with the Slabovian "Navey" during a diplomatic visit to Hamilton, Ontario in the summer of 2019. The Grand Duke enjoyed the experience so much that he began training on his own to become more proficient with the Artemis Bridge Simulator.

	==Creation of MOST==		==Creation of MOST==
	In October 2020, Slabovia announced that three [[micronations]]: Westarctica, the Aerican Empire, and the United Slabovian Empire, had formed an alliance to train crews ~~for operations~~ in simulated ~~deep-space environments~~. This organization was christened the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST). Its primary goal is to develop and implement standardized training for bridge crew and commanders at the ship and fleet level. Through a series of exercises, it is expected that this effort will result in improved coordination between the three micronations and allow their respective military forces to gain valuable experience.		In October 2020, Slabovia announced that three [[micronations]]: Westarctica, the Aerican Empire, and the United Slabovian Empire, had formed an alliance to train their crews in Command and Control warfare utilizing a simulated battlespace. This organization was christened the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST). Its primary goal is to develop and implement standardized training for bridge crew and commanders at the ship and fleet level. Through a series of exercises, it is expected that this effort will result in improved coordination between the three micronations and allow their respective military forces to gain valuable C2 experience.

	==The Exercise==		==The Exercise==

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	===Events of the day===		===Events of the day===
	[[File:Artemis-Bridge2.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS ''Endurance'' Bridge Simulator showing all terminals]]		[[File:Artemis-Bridge2.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|The WS ''Endurance'' Bridge Simulator showing all terminals]]
	The WS ''Endurance'' was outfitted and prepared for the simulation the night before with four separate computer stations and a large flatscreen TV that would serve as the main viewscreen. At 0930 local time, [[Count of Dendtler\|LT Schroeder]] and LT Kramer arrived at the ''Endurance'' and were quickly trained on their stations. Kramer was assigned Weapons and Schroeder was assigned the Helm. COL McHenry served as Captain of the vessel and also handled the Science and Communications stations.		The WS ''Endurance'' was outfitted and prepared for the simulation the night before with four separate computer stations and a large flatscreen TV that would serve as the main viewscreen. At 0930 local time, [[Count of Dendtler\|CPL Schroeder]] and CPL Kramer arrived at the ''Endurance'' and were quickly trained on their stations. Kramer was assigned Weapons and Schroeder was assigned the Helm. COL McHenry served as Captain of the vessel and also handled the Science and Communications stations.

	The exercise was launched at 1000 local time. All four ships were able to communicate with one another via the Artemis communications station, which allowed text messages to be sent and received by all parties. The fleet, under direction of Lord High Admiral Bragg, successfully cleared all sectors of enemies in numerous scenarios in level 3 difficulty. At level 5 difficulty, the game crashed several times and the fleet lost several ships, including the ''Endurance'', which was destroyed at least three times after charging into lone combat against a vastly more powerful Skaraan vessel.		The exercise was launched at 1000 local time. All four ships were able to communicate with one another via the Artemis communications station, which allowed text messages to be sent and received by all parties. The fleet, under direction of Lord High Admiral Bragg, successfully cleared all sectors of enemies in numerous scenarios in level 3 difficulty. At level 5 difficulty, the game crashed several times and the fleet lost several ships, including the ''Endurance'', which was destroyed at least three times after charging into lone combat against a vastly more powerful Skaraan vessel.

	Under level 3 conditions, the Westarctican crew was able to single-handedly destroy numerous enemy fleets of up to five ships in size, often without even raising their shields. However, at one point, the ship lost all power and was left adrift for a good portion of one scenario. At one point, the ship was saved from an incoming enemy missile by the quick reflexes of Slabovian fighter pilot LT MacGillivray.		Under level 3 conditions, the Westarctican crew was able to single-handedly destroy numerous enemy fleets of up to five ships in size, often without even raising their shields. However, at one point, the ship lost all power and was left adrift for a good portion of one scenario. At one point, the ship was saved from an incoming enemy missile by the quick reflexes of Slabovian fighter pilot LT MacGillivray.

			==Aftermath==
			During the fleet debriefing, the exercise was declared a success, but there were a large number of lessons learned shared by the fleet captains. Arrangements were made to conduct a follow-up joint exercise in two months.

			[[Grand Duke Travis]] issued [[Orders of Westarctica\|honors]] to three personnel involved in the event, and the crewmen of the WS ''Endurance'' were both promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (O-1).

			The following personnel received the following honors:
			* LT MacGillivray - [[Order of the Snowflake]]
			* [[Count of Dendtler\|CPL Schroeder]] - [[Noble Order of the Sword]]
			* CPL Kramer - [[Noble Order of the Sword]]

	[[Category: Conflicts Involving Westarctica]]		[[Category: Conflicts Involving Westarctica]]
	[[Category: Military of Westarctica]]		[[Category: Military of Westarctica]]

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[[File:Artemis-Bridge1.jpg|450px|thumb|The WS Endurance spaceship bridge simulator. Pictured from left to right are: [[Count of Dendtler]], [[Grand Duke Travis]], and LT Kramer.]]
'''Exercise: MOSTLY HARMLESS''' was a series of simulated space battles coordinated by the [[micronation]] [[Slabovia]]. The Naval Detachment of the [[Westarctican Royal Guards]] participated in the exercise, as did a crew from the Aerican Empire. The event occurred over the course of four hours on 22 November 2020.

==Background==
The Slabovian "Navey" had been running simulated space battles for many years utilizing a computer program called the Artemis Bridge Simulator. This simulator allows five or more computers to be designated as terminals on a the bridge of a starship, with a captain issuing commands to make the ship maneuver, explore, and battle in a given sector of fictional space. The basic premise is similar to that of ''Star Trek'' with primary terminals devoted to Helm, Weapons, Science, Engineering, and Weapons. Each terminal is manned by one crewmember, and their ability to communicate with their captain is essential to success.

[[Grand Duke Travis]] and the [[Countess of Benton]] had previously participated in [[Exercise: Westarctic Chill]] with the Slabovian "Navey" during a diplomatic visit to Hamilton, Ontario in the summer of 2019. The Grand Duke enjoyed the experience so much that he began training on his own to become more proficient with the Artemis Bridge Simulator.

==Creation of MOST==
In October 2020, Slabovia announced that three [[micronations]]: Westarctica, the Aerican Empire, and the United Slabovian Empire, had formed an alliance to train crews for operations in simulated deep-space environments. This organization was christened the Micronational Outer Space Taskforce (MOST). Its primary goal is to develop and implement standardized training for bridge crew and commanders at the ship and fleet level. Through a series of exercises, it is expected that this effort will result in improved coordination between the three micronations and allow their respective military forces to gain valuable experience.

==The Exercise==
Approximately 20 personnel were spread out between four ships, each with its own captain. Fleet-level operations were commanded by the Task Force Commander, [[King George II of Slabovia|Lord High Admiral Bragg]]. The order of battle consisted of the following ships:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%; background:white; border:#01796f solid;"
|-
! Flag || Ship || Ship Class || Captain || Number of Crew
|-
| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Westarctica.jpg|Westarctica}} Westarctica || WS ''Endurance'' || Missile Cruiser || [[Grand Duke Travis|COL McHenry]] || 3
|-
| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Slabovia || USS ''Don Quixote'' || Dreadnought || CAPT Clarke || 6
|-
| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Slabovia.jpg|Slabovia}} Slabovia || USS ''Matthew Jeffries'' || Light Carrier || [[King George II of Slabovia|LHA Bragg]] || 5
|-
| {{flagiconstart|Flag of Aerica.jpg}} Aerican Empire || SSS ''Bacon'' || Battleship || CAPT Lis || 5
|}

===Events of the day===
[[File:Artemis-Bridge2.jpg|450px|thumb|The WS ''Endurance'' Bridge Simulator showing all terminals]]
The WS ''Endurance'' was outfitted and prepared for the simulation the night before with four separate computer stations and a large flatscreen TV that would serve as the main viewscreen. At 0930 local time, [[Count of Dendtler|LT Schroeder]] and LT Kramer arrived at the ''Endurance'' and were quickly trained on their stations. Kramer was assigned Weapons and Schroeder was assigned the Helm. COL McHenry served as Captain of the vessel and also handled the Science and Communications stations.

The exercise was launched at 1000 local time. All four ships were able to communicate with one another via the Artemis communications station, which allowed text messages to be sent and received by all parties. The fleet, under direction of Lord High Admiral Bragg, successfully cleared all sectors of enemies in numerous scenarios in level 3 difficulty. At level 5 difficulty, the game crashed several times and the fleet lost several ships, including the ''Endurance'', which was destroyed at least three times after charging into lone combat against a vastly more powerful Skaraan vessel.

Under level 3 conditions, the Westarctican crew was able to single-handedly destroy numerous enemy fleets of up to five ships in size, often without even raising their shields. However, at one point, the ship lost all power and was left adrift for a good portion of one scenario. At one point, the ship was saved from an incoming enemy missile by the quick reflexes of Slabovian fighter pilot LT MacGillivray.

[[Category: Conflicts Involving Westarctica]]
[[Category: Military of Westarctica]]