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Star Trek, LGBT & Me.

The concept of IDIC - Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations - has always been core to the ideology of Star Trek and to SFC. As we celebrate Pride month, a celebration of diversity in itself, we're proud to introduce the first post from Churchill's CO Stephen Lester in sharing his experiences in what brought him to the world of Star Trek and to SFCQ2. Hello, my name is Stephen Lester aka Sebastian Rax. I am the Captain of the USS Churchill. I am a gay man with a partner. When I was at school, I wasn’t into Football like the other boys. I didn’t really have many friends who were boys. We rarely have anything in common and besides, they used to bully me. Calling me Gaylord. I preferred to get along with the girls and hang out with them. […]

Stephen Lester June 17, 2020

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Diversity and Inclusion in Star Trek

Sovereign's Sam Lewis (right) and their wife, Claire. Diversity and Inclusion in Star Trek June marks Pride month, celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the LGBT+ community. Star Trek has had mixed success with representation of LGBT+ individuals despite being otherwise representative of other minorities such as people of colour and those with a disability. Despite these hiccups the enduring message in Star Trek has always been one of inclusion and nothing demonstrates this more than Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. IDIC was first heard during the season 3 TOS episode "Is There In Truth No Beauty" where the symbol is first seen and talked about by Spock and Dr Jones, the actress whom went on to play the polarising TNG character Dr Polaski. The Original Series did not have any openly LGBT+ characters and whilst Roddenbery promised gay characters in […]

Sam Lewis June 17, 2019

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Raising a Glass to the Fathers of the Future

Darting from planet to planet, discovering the unknown, Star Trek has shown that relationships are a struggle when your main focus is on exploring the unknown. Yet beyond the great adventure, one of the most complex relationships shown on screen have been between parents and their children. Family drama is one of televisions most loved tropes and Star Trek has mined that particular well more than a few times over the years; particularly with father figures. For every inspiring and supportive Joseph Sisko, there's a Kyle Riker holding a life long resentment over their children. Occasionally there's an Enabrin Tain, who'd deny his parentage right until his deathbed. Not every family relationship in Trek has been antagonistic and some have been inspirational to both characters within the story and the audience at home. Today we're celebrating Fathers Day by looking […]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA June 16, 2019

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A Fistful Of

Star Trek’s Most Shocking Moments… (Comms Highlights)

Since the first series of Star Trek in 1966, the franchise has gone on to become one of the most iconic and influential global television franchises in history. Each series has delivered new surprises, discoveries and bold revelations, alongside its beloved characters and traits that are echoed throughout popular culture, over 50 years later. With stories of exploration, both of space and of ourselves, Star Trek has developed a reputation for it's deep and thoughtful moments and often times any modern iteration thrown aside for changing the formula. But shocks and surprises are nothing new, nor is action and suspense. Our bold heroes aren't as clean cut and perfect as we'd like to think. After a series of twists, turns and character flaws led the charge of Discovery's first season, in anticipation of the second – which is set to […]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA February 19, 2019

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For The Uniform

For The Uniform! The Motion Picture Era (Comms Highlights)

Starfleet's wardrobe always seems to change. Different producers and designers always bring something new to the table, whether it's a need to create a more militarised uniform, something nice and simple for a more real-world feel, or sometimes – just sometimes – space pyjamas. Last issue saw us chart the early half of 23rd Century, looking Starfleet style from the era of Robau and George Kirk from the shared-timeline USS Kelvin, to the bold colours of Kirk Jr's time as captain of the Enterprise during the infamous five year mission. Now we continue inspecting the uniforms of Starfleet through the latter half of the 23rd century with the movie era of Trek; And things get a little bit complicated.... THE MOTION PICTURE (2270's) In the 1960s, colour television was all the rage and Star Trek was at the forefront of […]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA January 20, 2019

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The Legacy of the Next Generation

Decades after the original crew launch their five year mission, 1987 introduced us to a new era of Star Trek as Captain Jean Luc Picard took centre stage of an all new Enterprise. The relaunch of the series was a bold move, replacing the lovable figures of the original crew with an all new cast, including an Android and a Klingon on the bridge! At the time it was a shocking change, but now for many of us, this is the Star Trek we grew up with. Despite initial hesitation, 30 years later the Next Generation is one of the most iconic of the franchise. Long after the original series was cancelled, Kirk and crew had found new life on the big screen. By 1986 they were on their fourth instalment of the film franchise and the popularity was at […]

ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA April 12, 2017

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