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A Fistul Of Loose Ends… A Fistul Of Loose Ends…

A Fistul Of Loose Ends…

Picking up a loose thread from the Next Generation, Discovery turned a one off story about a quickly forgotten galactic revelation into a full season of expanding the lore and mystery of the Progenitors. It's not for the first time either. Spock's plan for unifying Romulus and Vulcan started in the 24th century and had been realised by the time Burnham landed in the 32nd. It's not just Discover...[Read More]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
[Ships Of The Line] Sagan Class [Ships Of The Line] Sagan Class

[Ships Of The Line] Sagan Class

Constructed and designed at the tail end of the 24th century alongside a near complete refresh of Starfleet's forces, the Sagan Class was the first in a n0ew initiative to incorporate technology both inspired and reverse engineered from Borg Technology. The first Sagan Class placed into service was the USS Stargazer, named in honour of Admiral Jean Luc Picard's first command. Much like the origin...[Read More]

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A Fistful Of Times The Prime Directive Was Ignored A Fistful Of Times The Prime Directive Was Ignored

A Fistful Of Times The Prime Directive Was Ignored

Since the early years of Star Trek, the Prime Directive has been one of the key elements of Starfleet's exploration. Sometimes cited as General Order One, the Prime Directive was implemented as an ethical rule to ensure Starfleet and the Federation stayed neutral in the wider galaxy and ensured non interference in any culture or civilisation.

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[Sci Fi Sunday] Twenty Years Waiting in the Winchester: Shaun Of The Dead [Sci Fi Sunday] Twenty Years Waiting in the Winchester: Shaun Of The Dead

[Sci Fi Sunday] Twenty Years Waiting in the Winchester: Shaun Of The Dead

Back in the 90s we'd learn all about the cool, wacky lives of 20-something's through the adventures of a mysteriously close group of Friends; following the will they-won't they off Ross and Rachael, Joey's zany antics.... it was an ideal life filled with drama, joy, laughs and coffee!

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
[Ships Of The Line] Miranda Class [Ships Of The Line] Miranda Class

[Ships Of The Line] Miranda Class

Undoubtedly the undisputed champion of design longevity, the Miranda Class is one of the strongest holdovers from the 23rd century with a design surviving multiple upgrades and new integrations over the years. Initially designed for scientific missions, as well as being used for border patrol, the Miranda Class was first launched in the 2260's with a streamlined design mirroring the Constitution ...[Read More]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
A Fistful Of Discovery’s Best Episodes (So Far…) A Fistful Of Discovery’s Best Episodes (So Far…)

A Fistful Of Discovery’s Best Episodes (So Far…)

Since it's launch as Star Trek's new flagship show in 2017, Star Trek Discovery has made an effort to reinvent itself year by year to tell new stories with new styles and themes. Each season being it's own new mission, the crew began as distrustful strangers under the command of a cold tactician to living in the far future trying to restore the Federation into the utopia of it's prime.

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
[Ships Of The Line] Defiant Class – the ‘Tough Little Ship’ [Ships Of The Line] Defiant Class – the ‘Tough Little Ship’

[Ships Of The Line] Defiant Class – the ‘Tough Little Ship’

Starfleet ships are designed for exploration. The Defiant is one of very few designed to fight. Introduced in the third season of Deep Space Nine, the prototype Defiant was conceptualised to give Sisko and his crew a weapon to fight against the Dominion with, as well as to open up the wider world of DS9 in something a little heftier than a runabout. Initially planned to ba a larger version of a ru...[Read More]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
A Fistful of Romulans A Fistful of Romulans

A Fistful of Romulans

In recent years we've learned a lot about the Federations old enemy. First appearing on screens in 1966, the Romulans have had a lot of focus in the Star Trek universe through stories of political deception and intrigue. But in the past few years we've had the door to their mysterious and secretive empire open to explore new versions of the old enemy. Thanks in large part to the efforts of origina...[Read More]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
A Fistful Of Unnoficial Ships Made Canon A Fistful Of Unnoficial Ships Made Canon

A Fistful Of Unnoficial Ships Made Canon

Since the debut of the USS Enterprise in 1966, Matt Jeffries design became the template that every designer has helped to expand upon since, giving Star Trek it's own unique and easily identifiable style linking everything from the Enterprise-D to Discover for decades. Since then several designers have been hired to bring new iconic ships to Star Trek, including Andrew Probert, Rick Sternbach and ...[Read More]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
Who Is… Ezri Dax? Who Is… Ezri Dax?

Who Is… Ezri Dax?

There are a few characters in the Star Trek Universe we've spent generations with. And there are some who barely got a chance to shine. And there are some that expanded media have revived in their own way. In a return to our old Comms feature, we're looking into one of those who's short time in Trek lived on beyond the known universe and asking... Who is Ezri Dax?

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[Inside Trek] Bill Krause: From Convention to Screen [Inside Trek] Bill Krause: From Convention to Screen

[Inside Trek] Bill Krause: From Convention to Screen

Almost ten years ago now an unknown in the model making world entered a competition after being nudged by a friend, just because. Entering two of his favourite home-made Starfleet designs was a simple bit of fun thats now led to being an iconic part of Star Trek history.

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
[Ships Of The Line] Centaur Class [Ships Of The Line] Centaur Class

[Ships Of The Line] Centaur Class

Before the age of CGI, Star Trek's art teams relied on models to bring Starfleet to life with the Next Generation and Deep Space Nine keeping the budgets down by re-using movie era designs as the backbone of the fleet. Even during the Dominion War arc where CGI was utilised at times, the fleet was filled with outdated Excelsior and Miranda class starships with the occasional Galazy, Nebula or Firs...[Read More]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA

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