This coming weekend the crew of the USS Tesla will be in action at Glenrothes Comic Con. Ships captain Lt Fraser Stevenson will be on hand alongside several of his crew as part of the event.
The Tesla crew will be on hand to talk about their plans as a unit, upcoming events and to welcome new members to Quadrant 2. The team will also have a selection of replica props and other goods on display from Horgons to Gorn to pose with!
Tesla will be based in Hall B alongside other fan attractions with Hall A hosting the trade hall and guests including event host and popular comic book artist Gary Erskine.
Glenrothes Comic Con takes place on Saturday June 9th at Rothes Hall, Glenrothes from 9:30am. For more information, visit the event page on Facebook.
Image courtesy of the USS Tesla from this years Edinburgh Comic Con.
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ADM JT Marczynka, DoFA
Creator of things, writer of words, caffeine addict. Director of Communications for Starfleet Command Quadrant 2.
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