Star Trek has been impacting the lives of fans for over 50 years now as a symbol of exploration, society, technology and more. When we discuss the lack of diversity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, “representation” and…
“You judge the creature by its appearance, and by one single incident from its past. Nothing in its biology suggests it would attack, except in self defense. Commander, the creature is an unknown alien. It can only be what it…
I have a public confession — I am a Dungeon Mistress, and I love it. I love rolling dice, setting up encounters, watching and listening as players become their characters, laughing and playing with friends. I love Dungeons and Dragons (D&D),…
“Universal law is for lackeys. Context is for kings.” -Lorca Previously, on Star Trek: Discovery: T’Kuvma (Chris Obi) made a lot of speeches reminding everyone, “Hey y’all, we’re Klingons and we do NOT come in peace”, Saru (Doug Jones) sensed…
From the Publisher: Aboard the Starship Shenzhou, Lieutenant Michael Burnham, a human woman raised and educated among Vulcans, is promoted to acting first officer. But if she wants to keep the job, she must prove to Captain Philippa Georgiou that…
“Why are we fighting? We’re Starfleet. We’re explorers, not soldiers.” -Ensign Connor ‘Battle at the Binary Stars’ picks up right where ‘The Vulcan Hello’ left off, with the Klingons surrounding a very lonely looking USS Shenzhou, while the crew is…
“Battle is not a simulation. It’s blood, and screams, and funerals.” -Captain Phillipa Georgiou After spending a not insignificant amount of my Sunday night refreshing CBS All Access repeatedly while rocking in my seat and making impatient wailing noises, I’m…
All die-hard Star Trek fans have a memory of the first time their mind was blown by something in the franchise. Perhaps it was bearing witness to the first interracial kiss on television, or seeing an actor of your race…