Welcome to the 16th Fleet!
The 16th Fleet is a premier roleplaying community built by gamers, for gamers. Since our founding in 2001, our mission has remained unchanged: to provide a vibrant, inclusive environment where the joy of the game and the satisfaction of our members come first.
With over two decades of history, we pride ourselves on the diversity of our storytelling. Whether you prefer the steady pace of Play-by-Email or the immersive structure of Nova-based chronicles, the 16th Fleet offers a wide array of genres and platforms designed to suit your creative style.
We understand that the real world doesn't stop when the story begins. Our community is built on the principle that roleplaying should be a rewarding diversion—a creative escape from the demands of daily life rather than another obligation. We actively encourage our players to explore our various narratives at a pace that works for them, ensuring that your time with us remains a highlight of your day.
If you are looking for a community where your contributions make a tangible difference, where the stories are epic, and where you can build lasting friendships with people from every corner of the globe, you have found your home.
On behalf of the entire 16th Fleet, we invite you to become a vital part of our enduring story. Join us, and discover why our members have called this fleet home for twenty-five years.
Latest News Items
» 25 Years!
Posted on Sun Jan 4th, 2026 @ 6:30pm by Fleet Admiral Wilkan Targaryen in General News
Hello Fellow Travelers!
As we have the first weekend of 2026 I'm excited to announce that this year the 16th Fleet celebrates its silver anniversary! You heard that right: 25 years!
We have a couple exciting plans for this coming year for all of our members, but for now I just want to announce that our temporary website is back online at https://zodiac.16thfleet.com.
This is the first news item of 2026 so I just wanted to share my thanks with everyone for being part of our story. You're all rockstars of gaming and I'm grateful that I've got to know you over these years.
To 25 more years!
WT
» Writing Contest Easter
Posted on Tue Mar 29th, 2022 @ 1:03pm by Captain Kate Banninga in General News
Announcing something fun so please share with members who may not have access to our Discord!
Zodiac Fleet will be hosting a writing contest this year in honor of Easter. This writing prompt will be:
You are completing a planetary survey when a giant white rabbit hops passed you with baskets full of chocolate.
Try to have all submissions in by Friday, April 15, 2022. Submissions can be sent to @NX-1701-G by direct message. All entries will be posted on the Fleet Nova at http://zodiac.16thfleet.com/
Submissions will be rated on content, creativity, and FUN!
» 20th Anniversary Writing Contest!
Posted on Sun Sep 5th, 2021 @ 5:08am by Fleet Admiral Wilkan Targaryen in General News
Greetings,
As many know we are celebrating 20 years of Zodiac Fleet this year! In honor of our upcoming anniversary we have some fun events planned an I would like to announce the first here today!
Zodiac Fleet is launching a writing competition in honor of our anniversary. We have two writing challenges planned. They are:
Option 1:
While on an assignment you meet a legendary figure in the history of the galaxy.
Option 2:
Your character takes the Kobayashi Maru test.
Some friendly suggestions:
Entries may be emailed to ussenterprisencc1701g@yahoo.com or uploaded to the Fleet Nova at https://zodiac.16thfleet.com. Entries will be accepted from 12:00 AM PST on Sunday, September 5, 2021 until 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Authors have the option to revise their work up until the deadline date and time. There is no word limit to your entry. Only one entry per author though is requested.
The legendary figure can be anyone who has appeared in a Star Trek episode, film, or tie-in product. Our only request is that the figure be portrayed as they would be in Trek (i.e. Kirk would not be timid, Barclay would not be an adventurer, Mariner shouldn’t get along with her mother, and Geordi probably wouldn’t be a Casanova).
If writing your Kobayashi Maru you may NPC your trainee crew. The crew of the test vessel will include an NPC Flight Controller, Engineering/Operations Officer, Science Officer, and Tactical Officer (these should not be characters not owned by the author). You may use any threat species as the opponent.
The winning entry will be selected by a volunteer panel of judges.
This is open to anyone within Zodiac Fleet including guests!
Thanks,
WT
Latest Mission Posts
» Hippity Hoppity
Mission: Easter Writing Contest
Posted on Tue Mar 29th, 2022 @ 4:12am by Fleet Admiral Wilkan Targaryen
Lieutenant Anek Tua, Chief Science Officer of the recently launched USS Carl Sagan, stood amidst the alien clearing amazed by the beauty and tranquility that surrounded him. Sensors had indicated that the planet was Class L, but almost Class M, in composition and did have some lower level lifeforms. There…