Jay Stobie
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Galactic Politics: The Federation and the Dominion
The Dominion War ravaged the Alpha and Beta Quadrants during the 2370s and involved most of the major powers in the region. The Federation and the Dominion, two of the primary belligerents, suffered severe losses in the conflict that placed their societies at odds with one another. → Read More
Mr. Garak's Finest Fables
Ah, Mister Garak. Armed with an arsenal of half-truths and clever comebacks, the delightfully devious Cardassian remains a fan-favorite character to this day. → Read More
Star Trek 101: The Dominion
While the Cardassian Union was the major threat at the start of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, a far more looming threat existed just beyond the wormhole. → Read More
Android Ancestry: Examining the Soong-Type Line
Brent Spiner has portrayed various roles across the Star Trek universe, from members of the Soong family, his primary role as Data, and to a number of android brethren. → Read More
Mapping Jack Crusher’s Journey on Star Trek: The Next Generation
A look at how the late Starfleet officer's spirit impacted the lives of Picard, Beverly Crusher, and Wesley. → Read More
Doctor McCoy’s Legendary Lines
Whenever tense situations arose during the U.S.S. Enterprise’s missions, Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy never hesitated to voice his opinion, underline his expertise, and emphasize the fields in which he did not specialize. → Read More
Odo & Quark's Outlandish Quarrels
In their roles as security chief and delinquent barkeep, Odo and Quark are the very definition of “frenemies” aboard starbase Deep Space 9. With Odo’s quest for justice only rivaled by Quark’s thirst for wealth, the duo have peppered their arguments with devastating insults, witty banter, and even friendly advice over the years. → Read More
Remarkable Revelations: 8 Shocking Moments From Trek's Past
From resurrected allies to Picard's assimilation, these wild reveals are still surprising viewers new and old. → Read More
Raising the Bar with Armin Shimerman
Best known to Star Trek fans for starring as Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Armin Shimerman also brought the galaxy’s most famous Ferengi to life in guest spots on Star Trek: The Next Generation, → Read More
Star Trek and the Magic of Holo-Mentors
Holodecks may still be three centuries away in the Star Trek universe, but Elowen Edwards does not feel that we need to wait for any technological breakthroughs to get away from our contemporary troubles. Edwards has always felt connected to the franchise’s characters that she envisions what it would be like to receive their advice on real-world issues. → Read More
The Best Picard and Riker Moments, Ranked
Star Trek fans experienced a nostalgic thrill when they witnessed Jean-Luc Picard reunite with William T. Riker on-screen in Star Trek: Picard. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
On a mission to retrofit Outpost 4, one of the asteroid-based facilities that watches over the Neutral Zone separating Federation and Romulan space, Captain Pike shares a meal with Captain Batel (Melanie Scrofano), who he last saw when he was contemplating his destiny in the season premiere. Pike’s confidence reflects the personal growth he has endured since retaking the U.S.S. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
On a Priority One mission to deliver power cells to Deep Space Station K-7, best known for its tribble trials in The Original Series episode, “The Trouble with Tribbles,” the U.S.S. Enterprise holds a festive send-off for Cadets Uhura and Chia (Jessica Danecker), who have each completed their rotations on the Federation flagship. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Dr. M'Benga finds himself in a fairy tale in the latest episode. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
A routine mission goes awry in the latest episode. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season one, episode six to follow! → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Given the episode title’s similarity to the iconic The Original Series entry “Amok Time,” it is only appropriate for this installment to begin with an illusory koon-ut-kal-if-fee for Spock and T’Pring that ends with a lirpa duel between Human Spock and Vulcan Spock. Complete with the TOS episode’s signature music and the inevitable torn tunic (this time on Spock rather than James T. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode three to follow! → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Cadet Uhura takes center stage in the show's second episode. → Read More
Recap: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Spoilers for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode one to follow! → Read More