While writing about which Star Trek was the best last month, my mind kept going to Deep Space Nine. Even though the show came in right in the middle as far as fan reviews, it has been my personal favorite for years. Last year, I had the chance to re-watch the entire series with my wife, who had only seen a handful of episodes on television in reruns.
Read MoreVoyager and the Pips: Starfleet Ranks in the Delta Quadrant /
Trek fans can sound just like U.S. Naval Academy graduates: They know the difference between a lieutenant (junior grade) and an ensign, and they know that a crewman better stand up straight when speaking with a captain. Fictional centuries — and real-time decades — may separate all of the Star Trek incarnations, but there is a consistency in how Starfleet ranks are shown from the 22nd to the 24th centuries.
Read MoreWill Paramount Give Orci Command of the Abramsverse? /
Remember back in November of last year when I said I’d gladly watch any Star Trek series developed by fellow Trekkie Roberto Orci because other television shows by Orci and Kurtzman have done so well?
Well, maybe I spoke too soon.
Read MoreGreatness Adjusted for Inflation: Meet the Best Trek Ever /
It’s probably safe to assume that you have your favorite version of Star Trek that you’ll readily defend until the sun explodes. Whether you’re an Original Series purist, a Picard-Diehard, a fan of the Abramsverse, or you just love it all, you’re one of the millions of dedicated fans across the globe.
Read MoreBook Review: "The Weight of Worlds" by Greg Cox /
“It would appear, Captain,” Spock said with a trace of amusement, “that your reputation precedes you.”
Once again, the Enterprise and her crew are on the edge of the final frontier and it is the only ship standing between the Alpha Quadrant and a crusading invasion that will stop at nothing to convert the entire galaxy to their truth.
Read MoreeBook Review: "The Stuff of Dreams" by James Swallow /
James Swallow’s new eBook, The Stuff of Dreams, sees the return of the Nexus. It’s a semi-sequel to Star Trek: Generations and directly follows David Mack’s recent Cold Equations series. Swallow has written a poignant, heartfelt story that dives into the depths of Jean-Luc Picard, leaving the reader with a better understanding of one of Star Trek’s greatest captains and one of its most fascinating anomalies.
Read MoreBook Review: "Devil's Bargain" by Tony Daniel /
Tony Daniel’s first Star Trek book, “Devil’s Bargain,” takes place three and a half years into the first five year mission. It feels just like an episode from an unseen season four with humor and fun, all while touching on some very important issues.
Read MoreTeching the Tech on Voyager /
“It’s some sort of chromo-dynamic module powered by a tripolymer plasma”
Sound familiar? Technobabble (or Treknobabble, if you will) is the term used to describe all of the jargon used on Star Trek. The quote above was delivered by Lieutenant Torres in the episode “Prototype” and is just one of many examples of the kind of tech talk Star Trek provides.
Read MoreLiterary Treks Supplemental: David R. George III talks "Crucible" /
We recently talked to David R. George III on Literary Treks and did not have time to talk about his epic Crucible trilogy. He has graciously written up some answers for us on this pivotal series.
Read MoreBook Review: "Allegiance in Exile" by David R. George III /
David R. George III’s new Original Series novel takes the crew of the Enterprise to the edge of the final frontier and brings introspective challenges for two of the main crew members. Set in the final year of the first five-year mission, the crew will face an unknown enemy, meet some new friends, and leave changed forever.
Read MoreOpinion: J.J., TrekWars, and What It Might Mean for Both Franchises /
News hit this past Thursday that J.J. Abrams was tapped to helm Star Wars VII. Although the reports were unconfirmed at the time (Lucasfilm confirmed that the rumors were indeed true on Friday), that didn’t stop fans of both franchises from voicing their views far and wide on the internet.
Read MoreReview: Countdown to Darkness Issue #1 /
John Harrison is…
Come now, you didn’t think it would be that easy, did you? Sure, J.J. Abrams and crew have ginned up a lot of speculation on the identity of the villain of this year’s Star Trek Into Darkness, but that doesn’t mean they’re going to drop such a bomb in the first issue.
Read MoreEndgame: Voyager Finds Her Way Home /
I remember it well, that day I saw the Starship Voyager set course for the Badlands to make history as the title ship of the unprecedented third Star Trek spin-off. It was a chilly January day back in 1995, and a group of friends and I had just returned from a trip to see Generations on the big screen.
Read MoreBook Review: "The Body Electric" by David Mack /
If Star Trek has taught us anything it is this: All good things must come to an end. David Mack’s grand new trilogy has come to its conclusion. As with his last trilogy, this one changes the universe of Star Trek forever.
Read MoreBook Review: "Federation" by David A. Goodman /
The package arrives in a large box. When opened, it reveals another box inside. This is the beautiful box that holds the LCARS stand and the book itself. Immediately, this sets this reference book apart from all others that have come before it. Even before everything is out of the box, one is left marveling at the presentation of this product.
Read MoreInterview: DS9's Nicole deBoer /
This interview was conducted at ValleyCon 38, held October 19-21, 2012 in Fargo, North Dakota, by Managing Editor Charlynn Schmiedt
Read More'Tis the Season for TNG Holiday Avatars! /
The weather outside might be frightful, but the holiday spirit on the Enterprise is delightful. The crew recently set aside some time on the holodeck for their own merry celebration — a time away from staff meetings, escorting prestigious diplomats, and negotiations in the Neutral Zone. Trek.fm’s managing editor, Charlynn Schmiedt, talked each member of the crew into posing for a portrait with a Santa hat.
Read MoreBook Review: "Silent Weapons" by David Mack /
David Mack’s Cold Equations trilogy continues in Silent Weapons, and just like the first book, it does not disappoint. Each book in this series is a stand-alone adventure, yet threads and themes run through each one. This works well and leaves the reader satisfied, yet still longing for the full completion of the series.
Read MoreBook Review: "Persistence of Memory" by David Mack /
In October 2008, David Mack changed the face of the entire 24th century with the release of his book “Gods of Night.” This was the first book in the Star Trek: Destiny series, and this final showdown with the Borg not only wreaked on the galaxy, but it sent the novels on a new course.
Read MoreCurving The E's: An Examination of the TOS Credits /
In my journey through The Original Series as your Series Editor, I noticed something beginning with the Season 2 credits. For the last couple years I’d been noticing how a lot of “Star Trek” logos are lacking the curve of the E...
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