Regional Operations
Fleet Captain Darrell Millner
R1 RDC Engineering
USS Heimdal NCC-1793
Welcome to the R1 (RDC) Regional Department Chief’s Engineering Program
As Engineers I realize your time is valuable, so lets get to the warp core of things.
- What is the RDC Program?
We are not just about collecting reports, we seek to have programs that will add value to the region and letting you know as Chief Engineers “you are not alone out there“. As we continue to develop this program the intention is to help each other to gather information, resources and or ideas that can help us honor our positions. We are here to serve, support, and inspire – not to tell any ship or department that they should or shouldn’t do something. Having said that, know if we can serve as a sounding board, provide suggestions, understand the frustrations, we will.
I want to welcome all of you to the program and I look forward to supporting you and your crew on this amazing STARFLEET journey
Don’t hesitate to email me, and take advantage of the online communities which include, but not limited to
- Discord via Region 1 RD Office https://discordapp.com/channels/685953929477095468/715858629940609115
- Facebook: STARFLEET Region 1 Corps of Engineers https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AGwAWesym/
- R1 RDC Engineering Zoom– 3rd Wed 7 PM ET https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81208591949
Meeting ID: 812 0859 1949 Passcode: shuttlebay
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A bit of background,
Let’s begin with basics, my name is Darrell W. Millner, I was appointed on SD: 202207.16 as the new Regional Department Chief (RDC) of Engineering for Region One just prior to the 2021/2022 Region One Summit. I am also honored to be the Chief Engineer* on the USS Heimdal NCC-1793 under the command of Adm. Linda Smith & XO Adm Willy Smith. I began my STARFLEET engagement in 1984** . I stepped away for several years in the late 90’s, moved around the U.S.A. in the 2010’s, but my wife and I have always been connected to the USS Heimdal and her amazing leadership and crew.
I have always supported Engineering in our chapter however this is my first assignment in directly supporting a Region One program. As I came on board with R1, having the solid backing, encouragement and support of then RDC Programs Director Lt Gen Robert Jackson, an enthusiastic VRC, and the approval and backing of then RC Brigadier Phillip Cox I cautiously accepted this challenge in late summer 2022. I began the process of working with my fellow Chief Engineers striving to make contact via getting comms up and running thru-out the Region between the Engineering departments. I have also had the joy of working with and supporting the ( recently established ) SFI STARFLEET Corps of Engineers.
Sadly the former RDC Engineering Jason Schreck (an amazing leader, a wealth of information, and rock in the Star Trek and Star Wars fandom community) passed away in September 2021. So after nearly a year, the lights were turned on again, shelfs were dusted and we began where the program had lost focus and the process to rebuild on the strength and path Jason had established through many years of faithful service. He and the many RDC’s that came before have held the banner high for this group.
The initial phase of this program relaunch was to reconnect with the Chief Engineers of Region One, to provide information exchange, reporting guidance, and association. We have established coordinates for a monthly video conference and gathering for the Chief Engineers, Assistant Chief Engineers, and or vessel representatives standing in if none currently exist. A sort of “Raktajino & Scones with the RDC of Engineering”. This monthly Zoom affords the team to get to know one another, pose questions, and discuss our course as a department
SD: 202601.03 Updated R1 RDC Engineering LogoFCAPT Darrell Millner
RDC of Engineering Region One
USS Heimdal NCC-1793
Chief Engineering Officer