Our Ethos

Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations

The 16th Fleet Simulations community is founded on the Star Trek principle of Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations (IDIC). We believe that creativity thrives when individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and storytelling styles come together.

Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where every player's voice matters, creativity is encouraged and celebrated, new ideas are welcomed and explored, and collaboration is valued over control.

We are not here to dictate storytelling. We are here to build stories together.

Leadership

Our leadership team supports game command staff, moderators, and members by setting standards, guiding policy, and ensuring each simulation remains healthy, inclusive, and active.

The Old Man

WT, affectionately known throughout the fleet as “The Old Man,” founded our group over 25 years ago. Since then, he has remained a constant presence at its heart, guiding, shaping, and nurturing the community into what it is today. His legacy is not just in its longevity, but in the respect and loyalty he inspires.

As the fleet’s leader, WT sets the strategic direction and carries the responsibility of final decision-making. His steady hand and long experience ensure that the group remains both focused and true to its core values, even as it continues to evolve.

While his word carries authority, WT is never alone in his leadership. He is supported and advised by a close circle of longstanding members, trusted voices who share in the history of the fleet and help inform its future. Together, they reflect the collaborative spirit that has defined The 16th Fleet from the very beginning.

The Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee stands as a pillar of experience within the Fleet, made up of longstanding members who have helped shape the group over many years. Their deep understanding of the fleet’s history, culture, and evolving needs makes them an invaluable source of guidance. Working closely with WT, “The Old Man,” they offer perspective, counsel, and considered insight on matters that affect the wider community, ensuring that decisions reflect both the fleet’s legacy and its future.

More than just advisors, they serve as custodians of the fleet’s ethos. They help ensure that decisions honour both the legacy of the past and the direction of the future, maintaining the balance that has allowed The 16th Fleet to thrive for over two decades.

Each member of the Advisory Committee brings with them a clearly defined remit, reflecting both their strengths and their commitment to the fleet. Together, they ensure that every aspect of the community, from storytelling and game management to membership and outreach, is thoughtfully supported.

Together, the committee not only advises, they help safeguard the spirit, stability, and continued success of The 16th Fleet.

The Captain's Table

The Captain's Table brings together the Game Managers and Assistant Game Managers, the individuals closest to the day-to-day heartbeat of the fleet. Drawn from across our eras and campaigns, they represent a wide range of experience, perspectives, and play styles.

Acting as both a sounding board and a support network, the Captain's Table provides valuable insight to the Advisory Committee, ensuring that decisions remain grounded in the lived experience of the community. They serve as a vital voice for the membership, reflecting the needs, concerns, and ideas of players across the fleet.

Just as importantly, the Captain's Table is a space of collaboration. Here, leaders support one another, share ideas, and tackle challenges together, strengthening not only their individual games, but the cohesion and resilience of The 16th Fleet as a whole.