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Loss of STO Player Twisted Mike

ballermarisballermaris Member Posts: 0 Arc User
edited September 2014 in Star Trek Online General Discussion
Loss of Twisted Mike

Hello Fleet Members and other Star Trek Online Members,

It is with profound sadness my duty to inform you of the loss of Fleet Member Twisted Mike on September 5, 2014 who passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada from a stroke.
Twisted who had been in Star Trek Online since the beginning showed his love for the game and the Star Trek Franchise by helping those in the game learn the ins and outs of the various missions.

He was the gamer who was not afraid to help others not in our fleet, leading even newbies through the nuances of the various STF’s in the Online Game of Star Trek Online.

Twisted joined Caspian Rising shortly after our catastrophic loss of our first bases, and had with his help had help complete two of our final Tier 5 Base Projects before his untimely passing.

Twisted will be profoundly missed by both Fleet Members and non-fleet members in Star Trek Online, but do know that on the day of his passing; a new star appeared above us.

We will be holding an on-line memorial service for Twisted Mike on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 1900 hours Eastern Time, 1600 hours Pacific, 2300 hours UTC London at the Eternal Flame located on the grounds of Star Fleet Academy Earth to remember Twisted Mike and his contributions to the game and the Star Trek Online Community.

Dress Uniform is requested, (Odyssey for Federation Characters) Formal Dress for Federation Aligned Characters.
Fleet Leader

Ballermaris
Caspian Rising
Caspian Division
Ballermaris

www.caspian-division.com
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  • stf65stf65 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    didn't know him but sorry to see any sto player go out that way. my condolences to his family.
  • johngazmanjohngazman Member Posts: 2,826 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    I didn't know him, but my condolences nonetheless.
    You're just a machine. And machines can be broken.
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  • stoutesstoutes Member Posts: 4,219 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    My condoleances to everyone who was influenced by him.
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    That's quite the paradox, how could you nerf nerf when the nerf is nerfed. But how would the nerf be nerfed when the nerf is nerfed? This allows the nerf not to be nerfed since the nerf is nerfed? But if the nerf isn't nerfed, it could still nerf nerfs. But as soon as the nerf is nerfed, the nerf power is lost. So paradoxally it the nerf nerf lost its nerf, while it's still nerfed, which cannot be because the nerf was unable to nerf.

    I call it, the Stoutes paradox.
  • flash525flash525 Member Posts: 5,441 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    As above. Never knew him, but my regards all the same.
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  • groomofweirdgroomofweird Member Posts: 1,045 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Very sorry to hear about the loss of a dedicated STO player in such a fashion.
    Pretty sure I remember seeing the toon name in some PVE's down the line.
    My condolences to his family and fleet mates at this difficult time.
    *Salutes*
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  • looney1069looney1069 Member Posts: 39 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    sorry to hear this wishing the best for your fleet and his family
  • cmdrscarletcmdrscarlet Member Posts: 5,137 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    My regards to all family, online and offline.
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  • tacofangstacofangs Member Posts: 2,951 Cryptic Developer
    edited September 2014
    I'm so sorry guys. He will be missed.
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  • jslynjslyn Member Posts: 1,790 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    I played with a "Twisted" a few times. I don't know if it was the same guy or not. Regardless, my condolences go out to Mike's friends and family.
  • damienvryce2damienvryce2 Member Posts: 428 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Didn't know him. But hopefully he's up there somewhere exploring the galaxy now.
    STO: Where men are men and the women probably are too.
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  • altechachanaltechachan Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    While I did not have the pleasure of playing with him on STO, I extend my condolences to his family. I will do my best to attend the event on Tuesday.
    Member since November 2009... I think.
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  • matok1971matok1971 Member Posts: 45 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Although I never knew Twisted Mike, I will say prayers for his family - both online and offline. I will be there on Eagle@Matok1971 for the memorial.
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  • salacnar070890salacnar070890 Member Posts: 425 Bug Hunter
    edited September 2014
    Lets immortalize his character as a NPC in Star Trek Online also my condolences to his friends and family

    p.s. Im afraid i cant make it to the ceremony due to timezone differences
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  • ashkrik23ashkrik23 Member Posts: 10,809 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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  • rustiswordzrustiswordz Member Posts: 824 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    RIP Twisted Mike. :(
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  • voporakvoporak Member Posts: 5,621 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Rest in peace, Mike.
    I ask nothing but that you remember me.
  • donburritodonburrito Member Posts: 39 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Mike was one of my best friends in this game. I met him four years ago when I first started doing a DJ show in STO. He was the first listener I had that came up to me and told me he liked what I was playing. Through him I have made countless friends in this game that I hang out with daily. A few of us were in game with Mike (Nuala@TwistedMike) earlier Friday night, and it still doesn't seem real that he's gone.

    Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. We will be passing along as much as we can to his family over the next few days. I'm really looking forward to being with everyone Tuesday night for the memorial service, and I am incredibly grateful to Ballermaris and everyone else at Caspian Division for setting it up. Thank you everyone.

    Long live Nuala
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  • truewarpertruewarper Member Posts: 930 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    In Remembrance....

    Heaven Bless...

    Peace & Love to his family.
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  • adamkafeiadamkafei Member Posts: 6,539 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Sorry to read that, condolences to family and friends.
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  • astien78astien78 Member Posts: 7 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    SubSpace Radio passes along our condolences.
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  • alastorforthrighalastorforthrigh Member Posts: 222 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Mike was the second person I added to my friends list when I joined STO. He'd been a part of my life nearly every day for 4 years. His personality, sense of humor, just everything he was made playing this and any game with him a joy. He will be deeply missed, and though I will remain in this game till the doors close and he servers shut down, it's going to be a little less bright without him.
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    edited September 2014
    Rest in peace up there Mike. I wish that I only knew you while you were here.
  • loecleaderloecleader Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Mike was an incredible person and a phenomenal player. I will always remember his humility, loyalty, and honest nature when interacting with players he's known for years, of for just a few minutes. Everyone was important to him and Mike always gave freely of his time whenever and wherever it was needed. He is loved, and will always be loved, by many people both in-game and out.

    Mike's Star Trek Online characters have even been featured in a number of Foundry missions over the years, which thankfully, will ensure that Nuala, Kario, and his many other characters will be immortalized for many years to come.

    My sympathies go out to his family in Las Vegas, as well as the family he helped build in Star Trek Online. I know this is still a complete shock to many of you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as well.
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  • ballermarisballermaris Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    We want to thank all for the condolances that have been sent in-game and elsewhere.

    His family has been notified of the memorial that will be held on-line and we will do our best to minimize any disruption to the Star Fleet Academy Map on Tuesday.

    Those who knew Twisted Mike knew of his contributions and so did we with his help we had reached Tier 5 with just two projects left to complete on the base itself.

    We hope to give out his obituray imformation when recieved from the family and that will be posted on our feeds and in this forum thread.

    Thanks again for all that have offered support to us and we deeply appreciate this.
    Ballermaris

    www.caspian-division.com
  • rynohawkrynohawk Member Posts: 66 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    I didn't know him, but my condolences to his friends and family.
  • chezmazterchezmazter Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    I once fought along side him in an STF once. Recognize him from the way he thanked the team for the run...
    May he find a place in Sto'vo'kor.
  • allyoftheforceallyoftheforce Member Posts: 736 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    Did not know him, but still sad to hear that a STO player has passed. Prayers to him and his family.

    Smooth sails and calm seas on the journey you take.

    Salute
  • generalmocogeneralmoco Member Posts: 1,634
    edited September 2014
    I represent both the Borg Defiants Gaming Community and The 1st Fleet, here today, when I say, our biggest condolences to both his fleet for this loss and most of all, our condolences to his Close Friends and Family... Even tho we personally didn't know him...

    May his legacy be remembered amongst the endless starts of the galaxy!!!
  • cookiecupcakescookiecupcakes Member Posts: 91 Arc User
    edited September 2014
    I’m so sorry to hear about this sad loss. It is clear from all the comments that he will truly be missed.
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