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Medical Log: Supplemental (June 1999) 
Webmistress Verania has dedicated her site
to DS9 and Dr. Julian Bashir. The first thing to notice is the
site's both precise and beautiful graphical design. I have seen
many well-designed Star Trek websites, but this one is among the
very best. Each page features different original illustrations
and image maps in harmonizing colors. There must be hundreds of
them, and considering that I often spend hours on a single image,
I wonder how much time it has cost. I have followed the site's
development since last summer, and each time I thought a further
improvement was not possible, Verania came up with an even better
version (currently V5.0). The site is remarkable in that it has a
very high percentage of original content and, furthermore,
combines informative and entertaining elements in a way that a
lot of information on the character Bashir, the actor Alexander
Siddig, DS9 and its context is presented without adhering to a
possibly boring "databank style". No need to mention
that the site is regularly updated. Every page, sentence and
image of Medical Log: Supplemental show Verania's dedication to
Star Trek, and this is what I'd like to praise in the first
place.
Daystrom
Institute Technical Library
(July 1999)
Graham Kennedy, webmaster of the DITL, has
compiled one of the most comprehensive and most ambitious Star
Trek databanks. The site's LCARS menu does require JavaScript and
a 4+ browser, however, unlike many other menus I have tested it
works perfectly. The content spans virtually all major Trek
issues, including starship classes, Treknology, races and
personnel, each of which is illustrated with a variety of images.
Original content is predominant all over the site, albeit working
like a databank. A color scheme serves to distinguish canon facts
and fan fiction, this unique feature is a sign of great
carefulness. The site's absolute gem is the ship comparison chart
that lets you select starships from a list which are then
displayed in the correct relative scale. This is one of the most
useful JavaScripts I have ever seen, thanks to Graham's brother
Ian. For anyone interested in Treknology, Graham's conjectural
sci-tech section is not to be missed. Especially his in-depth
considerations on warp and transwarp propulsion are brilliant.
The EAE Award goes to the Daystrom Institute Technical Library
for setting a standard in the field of Trek tech sites.
Maximum Defiant (August 1999)
If you are not so lucky as my friend and
creator of Ex Astris Scientia, Bernd Schneider, who has constant
internet access at his workplace because he’s part of the
university staff and therefore loading times can be irrelevant to
him (at least sometimes), you may be interested in a Star Trek
website which is fast loading though graphic intensive and which
will provide you with the information you’ve been looking
for without bothering you and/or your browser unnecessarily.
Maximum Defiant tells you by its name what it is dealing with and
what to expect. It is far from being just a pile of Star Trek
stuff put together without obvious reason or meaning. It is
clearly centered on the topic of one "tough little
ship" and it deals with it in such rich detail that no
question regarding the NX-74205 remains unanswered. As mentioned,
this site is graphic intensive, but it is not in the way of a
relentless graphic onslaught. The pictures and icons are made and
arranged in a subtle way which makes them even more attractive to
the eye, generating a certain Maximum-Defiant-feel and touch you
will surely enjoy. Get more bang for your bucks - get Maximum
Defiant!
(Thorsten)
Star Trek Dimension (September 1999)
This
site is new on the web, yet, the author, Christian Rühl, has
spent almost two years for research and preparation. The result
is one of the most convincing Star Trek sites. Star Trek
Dimension's database covers virtually everything you always
wanted to know and even more - or have you ever heard of a
Nesterowicz particle emitter? The information is embedded in a
well-working, fast-loading and visually pleasing LCARS menu. In
addition, the projects section offers several in-depth
discussions of various Trek topics, by far exceeding a mere
reproduction of known facts. Have a look at the Subspace Manual
and Star Trek Cartography which succeed in assembling the puzzle
pieces of canon info to a picture of the Star Trek Universe. We
especially appreciate the balance between the richness of
information and the graphical presentation throughout the whole
site. Currently Star Trek Dimension is mostly written in German,
but the author is frequently translating new sections to English.
If you look for more than just Trek information, this site is
highly recommended - once you have discovered it, you won't leave
so soon.
(Thorsten & Bernd)
LCARS: Federation Databank (October 1999)
The LCARS: Federation Databank covers
virtually all topics of interest in the Star Trek Universe on
over 750 pages - according to the webmaster, I quickly gave up
counting them - and has loads of pics, sounds and texts. It will
probably take days to see everything featured here. Yet, it is
more than just a compilation of data from various sources. While
many Trek sites use the LCARS layout merely as a nice-looking
stylistic element, it plays an important role not only in the
name of the LCARS: Federation Databank. The countless custom-made
graphics and the additional hints give this site a very distinctive
character. While animated GIFs are deliberately used for
illustration, the absence of "advanced" techniques is
pleasant, since they would only slow down the performance,
require a certain browser or cause security risks. Well, one
exception: a few pages are only visible with Internet Explorer.
The monthly contest and the LCARSComNet mailing list are among
the features you should check out. If you visit the LCARS:
Federation Database, be aware that there is something interesting
behind every single link, so don't miss it!
Garak's Star Trek Tailor Shop (November 1999)
Garak's
Star Trek Tailor Shop covers a wide spectrum of topics related to
DS9 and Voyager. Elim Garak's self-description is "plain and
simple" and so is the site's style, but like the namesake
the site hides many interesting aspects beneath the surface.
Fortunately this applies to the less popular but seemingly
unavoidable banners likewise. You don't have to scroll down too
far! Elim shows his understanding of the medium internet and the
techniques involved by providing various interactive features,
while not overstressing the user hardware, browser or bandwidth.
Taking part in the Cardassian Choice Awards, Star Trek quiz or
fan fiction contest promises a lot of fun for every Trek fan.
Once more, the site is far from being "plain and
simple". Another highlight is the DS9 and Voyager database
that not only offers a great deal of well-sorted and relevant
information. The episode guide, for instance, provides a very
good orientation through well-selected episode stills, so you are
able to identify certain episodes immediately. Another section
contains reviews by different fans contributing to the site's
overall tone which is subjective but never biased.
(Thorsten & Bernd)
Spock's
Mind (December 1999)
First of all Spock's Mind is unusual in
that it is probably the first new site for a long time to focus
on the good old TOS, and it's a must-see for every TOS/Spock fan.
Webmistress T'Para has created both a comprehensive database -
ranging from an episode guide to depictions of uniforms - and an
homage to Gene Roddenberry's vision in general and the character
Spock in particular. The content is broken down into sections
about Spock, about TOS and miscellaneous stuff. Check out the
image gallery and the quotes for great moments of Star Trek. The
first thing to notice upon entering is the pleasant graphic
design - thanks to the moderate and deliberate use of
impressionist and edge extraction filters. Spock's Mind suits the simplistic style of TOS without imitating it. The navigation is
very easy since every page has a navigation bar on the top that
shows the sections as well as sub-sections, so the most important
pages can be directly accessed. This short paragraph is not
suited to describe all the other nifty features that can be found
at Spock's Mind, I recommend to check it out yourself - "It
will be fun!" (sorry, no suited Spock quote available)
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