Char: Alpha

OK, this is only my 2nd online MP game ever, so it's going to take some time to get acclimated to a new universe. I can see why people are enthusiastic about STO, since it has a pretty good mix of space & ground action, and as much complexity as any engineer could ask for. My initial character Alpha is Bajoran, so Centaurian Alpha is the full name. I don't imagine I will be of much use for a while, until I figure out how to use the interface better, and learn the "feel" of the gameplay. Not to mention that I still have a clan on CF to work with! See you in space!

Edit: Let me know if there are other stat's I should post to save time in team planning.

UPDATE 1-16-14:
Federation: Alpha@centaurianalpha
Current Rank: Vice Admiral (50)
Current ship(s): USS CAstle, cruiser
Currently spending most of my profits on Fleet projects...

KDF: Alphal'Fa@centaurianalpha
Current Rank: Major General (46 )
Current ship(s): IKS CAncer
IKS CArak (in space dock)
IKS CArrion (in space dock)
Currently spending most of my profits on fleet projects...

Rom: Qun'pau@centaurianalpha
Current Rank: Subcommander (26)
Current ship(s): R.R.W. CAvalier
R.R.W. CArapace (in space dock)

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thats the char handle?

@OP: yes, I wanted to be recognizable to our SWAT mates; I have since observed that there are multiple "Alpha"s on STO, so I may have to work on another one related to my CF nicks. I am currently commanding the USS CAtalyst, having so far reached Lieut.(4). I'll edit my lead post from time to time, to update my progress and any additional char's I may create (tho I doubt I'll have time to do more than build my original character for the forseeable future).

*cough* *cough* Where do I look for that info? Every time I check "Mail" there is none (of course). I supposed from what I read that it was derived from my forum account name... I'll be updating my progress at the top of the thread, so the Legion won't have to mine the whole thread for the latest info (see above).

Outstanding! Thanks OP!

Where would a friend request normally show up? I still have seen no messages in-game or on the STO forum. I think there might be some issue, since I can never log in with "centaurianalpha" but instead have to use my e-mail address...

I'm usually not online until 0400 GMT, except for weekends, where I might also be online 1300-1500 GMT or 1700-1900 GMT. Next time I'm online, I will attempt to sent mail to OP, so we can see what their system does with my info

Normally, when I get an invite, it's another player in my immediate vicinity, whether in space or spacedock (I decline all but Phoenix Legion, of course). I guess a rendezvous in space or spacedock could be arranged, if someone set a time, date & place.

Thanks, mate. Actually, my online hours are wildly different than most of the Legion, since I'm @ GMT-7 time; I'll only see the pop-up if I'm online at the same time. I did finally check the "Social" button last night out of curiosity, and sure enough, I had friend requests from OP & Gunny. I would have thought the button would highlight green, the way it does for DOff missions completed, but oh well. Finding them on the PM system of the STO forum is not any easier, but I finally think I found Gunny's and Rex's forum handles, and sent a test PM. WE make progress day by day!

Many thanks to Marauder for the fleet invite last night! My mind is blown with what the Phoenix Legion has already built; kudos to all hands!! I thouoght at first that the Fleet Starbase had an actual location in the galaxy map, but it doesn't appear so; either way, now I know where to go for the monthly briefing. I had no idea that a fleet would be a near-duplicate to StarFleet itself, with projects, missions, accolades and all. Looks like Rex & others have really packed out the Fleet Bank; this will save condiderable time working up those research experience points, ship upgrades, crew training, everything.

I expect I'll want to create a KDF character before I think about "buying" a Gold member ship for the standard packages (for 1 month, at least). Does the Legion also have a Romulan wing?