Star Trekkin' Across the Universe

And the Legacy Lives On...

Captain Kirk, Captain Picard, Captain Sisko, and now, Captain Janeway. These four names are the leaders of four branches of a dream. Each one wears the Starfleet Insignia proudly. Each one knows that they have a tradition to uphold, rules to command by, and a crew to care for. Not to mention, a captivated audience to entertain.

Welcome to the Sci-Fi universe of Gene Roddenberry. A genious in any time, he drempt of things that would reshape television and movies forever. He took intergalactic travel and communication and put it within our reach. Every week, we can tune in and watch Sisko battle the Founders, and Janeway match wits with the Kazon. The reruns depict Picard's cunning decisions as he eliminates the Borg, and Kirk's trigger-happy art of dealing with the Klingons. We can go to Blockbuster and rent any one of the 7 movies, or take home an episode or two. Toy stores carry models, figures, and toys based on this dream. And it's called

Star Trek

So what's your fancy? Do you prefer Kirk's way with women, Spock's logical ramblings, and McCoy's definition of his job? Picard's fascination with tea, Data's longing for humanity, and Deanna's 6th sense? Maybe it's Odo's (once) mysterious past, Quark's scheming plans, and Jadzia's laid-back demeanor? Or perhaps it's Chakotay's American Indian heritage, Neelix's strange recipes, and the HoloDoc's bedside manner? If your heart beat a little faster when you read the names of the characters in your favorite series, then you can safely say that you are a Trekkie. Yes, one of those people who lives for that hour of programming and those new action figures from obscure little episides. The trading cards from the latest movie, and the T-Shirts with a new shot of the Enterprise. Face it.

You've been sucked in.

Official Links for Trekkies

They call to you- as a collector, you know that you must have them all. Where can you get them? Where will you find all the Playmates figures and accessories? How will you know when the new Captain Kirk doll is coming out? Don't panic, all that information can be found on the Playmates Star Trek Page. Now the newest figures are at your finger tips. You can tell your friends you've seen them before anyone else. And if you can't afford to dish out the $800-$1000 for the new "Picard from Tapestry" (limited to production of 1,701), you can always download his picture.
The nail biting suspense, the hair raising anticipation- what will happen in next weeks episode? If you must know the Voyager and Deep Space Nine plots, you can get a brief overview in advance (2 weeks!) at Microsoft's Star Trek Page. (Yep, Bill's a Trekkie!) You can become a priviledged member of the "Continuum," which gives you priveledges like E-mail to the cast members, live chat with other Trek fans, live chat with Trek actors, and a bulletin board service. This is the spot featured on the 30th Anniversary special. (Note: In order to take part in these special priviledges, you must be a member of the Microsoft Network. However, if you are not a member, you can still view the plot synopsis two weeks in advance, and check out some neat graphics. The live chat is only offered to MSN members.)
And, of course, the people who hold it together- Paramount. Here, you can access movie pages, home video pages, and episode pages. It will also take you to the MSN page, if don't watch where you click. Graphics are heavy on this site, but you can still get along fine without them.
The borg are back!!! The 8th big screen installment to the Legacy was a hit- Star Trek: First Contact awed audiences everywhere. Released on November 22nd, 1996, millions of people flocked to the theatres to see Zephram Cochrane make First Contact with the Vulcans and Picard battle it out with the all-so-intuitive Borg Queen. To find out more than you ever wanted to know about the newest Trek movie, visit The First Contact Website. It's a branch of the Paramount page. Download a few awesome pictures, and find out about the characters here. First Contact is on video!!! You can now rent it at your local Blockbuster or other movie rental establishment.
Attention all ST: Customizable Card Game players!! Decipher, the manufacturer of the Next Generation Card Game, has an extensive web page devoted to tips, strategies, and meeting other players in your area. It's a bit slow if you load in the graphics, which are all rendered, and quite large. Another good site to check out if you collect these cards is Rare Oasis International. This is strictly a dealer who sells only the Rare cards at great prices. They have all the sets, including the original bridge crew in White, Black, and Silver borders. Their prices are always 50% of Scrye.

Unofficial Links for Trekkies

Star Trek Interactive- This is a generic Trek page, on Geocities. Pretty cool!
K'Mels Guide to Klingon Cyberspace- A truly Honorable site. Many Klingon links. If you have any honor, you will go here!

More Stuff

OK, I have to admit that I was not raised in a normal family. I, myself, am a Klingon, and my darling mother is a Bajoran. My father and brother are humans, so you can tell that my sense of culture is going to be a little odd. Here is a picture of my mother and me. (Click on it for the full size version.)

I have enjoyed Star Trek for most of my life, preferring the Deep Space Nine series. My favorite characters are Dr. Julian Bashir (played by Alexander Siddig) and Jadzia Dax (played by Terry Farrell). Morn is also a great character, even though his job is to sit on a chair and drink ale. [He got thrown off of a chair!!! Finally! Some action!]

Do you know of a site that belongs on this page? Perhaps your own? Or just some totally wonderful site you happened upon by chance? Tell Me the link! I will review it, and, if it meets my approval, I will put it up here.

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8/13/97