STAR TREK RPG
Free Online Role-Playing Game
Join the 52nd Fleet and roleplay as a Starfleet officer. Write collaborative Star Trek missions via email—no downloads, no fees, no scheduled sessions. Create your character and start playing in 10 minutes.
Star Trek RPG: Free Online Role-Playing Game Since 1997
Create a Starfleet officer and roleplay Star Trek missions with players worldwide. Write collaborative stories via email—no downloads, no fees, no scheduled sessions. Join the 52nd Fleet today.
How This Star Trek RPG Works
Unlike dice-based RPGs or video games, this is collaborative storytelling.
📝 Writing-Based RPG
No dice rolls or combat stats. You write what your character does, thinks, and says in mission scenarios. Like collaborative fan fiction.
⏰ Play at Your Pace
Write 1-3 posts per week whenever it fits your schedule. No real-time sessions or scheduled meetings. Takes 30-60 minutes per week total.
🚀 Join a Starship Crew
Get assigned to USS Hades, Starbase Freedom, USS Exeter, or other ships. Your CO emails mission scenarios—you write how your character responds.
🎭 Choose Your Role
Medical officer, tactical/security, science, engineering, operations, helm, or command. Each department offers unique roleplay opportunities.
Available Departments & Roles
Choose the Starfleet department that interests you.
⚕️ Medical
Doctors, nurses, counselors. Treat injuries, perform surgery, provide mental health support.
🔫 Tactical/Security
Weapons officers, security chiefs. Protect the ship, lead away team security, run tactical operations.
🔬 Science
Researchers, lab technicians. Analyze anomalies, run experiments, discover new phenomena.
🔧 Engineering
Warp core specialists, repair crews. Keep systems running, fix battle damage, upgrade technology.
🎯 Operations
Ops managers, transporter chiefs. Coordinate ship systems, manage resources, run logistics.
⭐ Command
Captains, first officers. Lead missions, make strategic decisions, coordinate the crew.
What Makes This Different?
- No Dice or Combat Stats: This is collaborative storytelling, not dice-rolling. Focus on character development and creative writing.
- Email-Based Format: Write posts whenever it fits your schedule. No need to coordinate real-time sessions with other players.
- 28 Years of Continuous Play: Running since 1997 with an established universe, lore, and active community.
- Beginner-Friendly: Academy staff guide new players through character creation and first missions. See examples before you write.
- Completely Free: No fees, subscriptions, or microtransactions. Always free.
- Active Fleet: Multiple starships (USS Hades, Starbase Freedom, USS Exeter, more) with ongoing missions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Trek: Freedom RPG?
Star Trek: Freedom is a free online Star Trek role-playing game where you create a Starfleet officer and write collaborative missions via email. We have been running continuous Star Trek RPG campaigns since 1997.
Do I need to download anything to play?
No downloads required. This is a play-by-email RPG—you receive mission scenarios and write character posts via email. Works on any device with email access.
What Star Trek roles can I play?
Choose from medical officers, tactical/security, science, engineering, operations, helm/navigation, or command roles. Each ship has diverse crew positions available.
Can I play if I am new to Star Trek?
Absolutely! Many players learn Star Trek lore while playing. Our Academy provides character creation guides, writing examples, and beginner tutorials. You will pick it up quickly.
Start Your Star Trek RPG Journey
Create your Starfleet officer and join an active ship crew today.
This Star Trek RPG uses Play-by-Email (PBeM) format. Also called a Star Trek email game. Learn more: PBEM Hub | Play-by-Email Guide | Email Game Page