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25th Anniversary of EAS
The world of Star Trek was a very different one in the mid-1990's, a full generation of fans ago. I will always remember this as the one and only Golden Age, although after the end of TNG "only" two series, DS9 and Voyager, were on the air at the same time. I had to wait for the episodes at least half a year until they were released on VHS, but it didn't feel like I was left behind. It was a great time to be a Trek fan, especially if you were a nerd. The emerging internet was populated by tech-savvy people like me, who were sitting in front of bulky CRT monitors and were more or less patiently waiting for their downloads to complete. I personally had the advantage of a much faster connection at my university, but generally video streaming and most of the bandwidth-consuming pastimes of today were still a dream in the age of the 28.8 kBit/s modem. Every byte of data we could obtain was somehow precious. Smartphones or social networks would not exist until a decade later. Yet, information on Star Trek was relatively easy to come by if Altavista was your friend. While the studio and the network still mostly relied on traditional communication channels, plenty of fan websites provided pictures, episode reviews, production news and links to other sites. Star Trek in Sound and Vision, Sector 0-0-1, The STArchive, Maximum Defiant, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Mr. Video Productions were among my early favorites.
Following the previews and the speculation on the upcoming feature film "Star Trek: First Contact" and particularly the evolution of the Enterprise-E design in 1996 was my probably most impactful early internet experience. My real-life friends and I used to look up the news almost every day. This arguably fueled our anticipation of a new movie like never before and never again. Then "First Contact" was released, and we loved it! And that was just the start of the madness. It may be hard to believe in the digital age, but after purchasing the VHS cassette, my friend Thorsten and I knelt in front of TV, freeze-framed the movie and tried to sketch up the new ships with pencil and paper. After discussing the ship classes from "First Contact" and other technical issues with other fans in newsgroups and forums, some time in 1997 I felt like sharing my Trek knowledge and creating my own site. Incidentally, I had just started a job as a research assistant in the field of microelectronics. I argued that our university institute shouldn't be the last one without a website, and so my professor assigned the task to me. I began to learn a bit of HTML, or rather how to use the WYSIWYG editor Microsoft Frontpage, so I could kill two birds with one stone.
On 21 January 1998, I uploaded an effectively nameless site "Star Trek - by Bernd Schneider" to the university server - actually to an obscure sub-directory of the new institute website so it wouldn't raise too much unwanted attention. This initial version of the site consisted of pictures of six starships designed by me, a review of the Enterprise-E model (which I had bought in the NASM shop on a trip to an electronic devices conference in Washington D.C.), an outline of my later time travel analysis, a short list of inconsistencies (not even including the Klingon foreheads) and a few jokes. There were 43 files with a total size of 314 kilobytes.
Read the rest of the story: 25th Anniversary of EAS.
Bernd Schneider
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18 Mar 2024
Added or updated almost all plan views and angled views from Eaglemoss publications.
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17 Mar 2024
Added good side views of nearly all Starfleet ships. Thanks to Pundus!
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16 Mar 2024
Are you also considering the spaceships from the intro of LOW? Because from Season 4, the Whale Probe is part of the chaos battle.
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16 Mar 2024
Added loads of pictures from Eaglemoss publications.
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14 Mar 2024
What happened to the representation from different perspectives of the Xyrillian ship?
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14 Mar 2024
Are you planning on bringing the awards back at all, would love to see them back for 2024.
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14 Mar 2024
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Sorry for the double comment as well, but I forgot to include my interpretation of the LaMarr Class as seen in the previews for Prodigy season 2. It's also confirmed that this is the class that the Voy-A-ger is a part of. -
14 Mar 2024
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Here's a good Dauntless side view I drew. If every pixel is about 20cm, it would imply a length of about 336 meters. But for a 15cm/pixel ship, it would mean a 252 meter long vessel. -
14 Mar 2024
I'll be posting them in the appropriate Starship Galleries. Get ready!
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13 Mar 2024
The type 4 variant Borg Cube from Season 3 of "Star Trek: Picard" may be more than just simply a colossally oversized Borg Cube. I think that it was originally intended (behind the scenes) to serve a much bigger in-universe purpose than what we actually got to see on-screen. And, if I'm even close to being right about my theory, I think that the bigger purpose is the reason for why the type 4 variant Borg Cube is so much bigger and spikier than the 3 other standard sized Borg Cube variants.
My theory is that the Borg Cube type 4 variant is actually a precursor stage to becoming a Unicomplex. I mean we don't even know how the Borg had originally constructed the Unicomplex that was destroyed in the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode: "Endgame", and it seems logical to me that the surviving remnants of the Borg Collective would want to try to build a new Unicomplex after assimilating someone who become their new Queen. So I think that it makes sense that the Borg would construct an oversized Borg Cube, like the Borg Cube type 4 variant, that would eventually become the heart and central hub of a future Unicomplex.
I also want to say that I think that the Artifact (a.k.a. the Borg Cube type 3 variant) may actually be an incomplete Borg Cube type 2 variant that was still building itself up at the time that it was rendered disabled and left to floating adrift in Romulan space. It would certainly explain why the Borg Cube type 3 variant looks virtually identical to the Borg Cube type 2 variant, except for the huge grooves and channels that look like an intentional part of the design of the Borg Cube type 3 variant.
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Over 50 new images of Discoverse Federation Vessels. I have also replaced all database side views of 23rd century and 32nd century Discovery ships with larger versions, where available.18 Mar 2024
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Fleet chart update: Discoverse Federation and Discoverse Klingon. There are a few new ships, and the side views are much better now. A big thanks to Pundus for the kind support! While I was at it, I also added large images from Eaglemoss publications to the Discovery Klingon Ship Gallery.16 Mar 2024
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I have finally added the starships from Star Trek Picard to the Federation fleet chart, which has therefore grown enormously. Speaking of sections that have not seen an update in years, I think Star Trek + Design deserves an EAE Award. Congratulations, Eno!09 Mar 2024
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Massive ship gallery update with some 120 new images of Various Starfleet Vessels and (now on a separate page) of Wolf 359 & DS9TM Starfleet Vessels. Many thanks to Nathan Horton.02 Mar 2024
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Site maintenance: I fixed the broken links to the relocated TrekCore TNG Blu-ray galleries in all 145 TNG Observations articles.22 Feb 2024
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The oldest TNG Observations are reworked up to "The Battle" now. I also wrote a script to scan the whole site for missing resources, thanks to which I could fix two dozen broken thumbnails or image links that had come to pass with the latest improvements.21 Feb 2024
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Once again, there are over 50 new images in the Starship Gallery, mostly on the pages for the Vulcans and for the Miranda Class.17 Feb 2024
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Here are two more revised Voyager season 5 reviews, of "The Fight" and "Think Tank". I have also updated the oldest TNG Observations up to "The Last Outpost" with corrections, better images and more references.11 Feb 2024
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Many new additions to Observations in TNG: "Remember Me", including a few surprising discoveries about re-used footage.10 Feb 2024
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Besides adding new findings by Jörg (currently in season 4), I have started to improve the oldest articles in the Observations section. I have included more HD screen caps, fixed or added references and harmonized the formatting in Observations in TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint" and the next four episodes.04 Feb 2024
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I have added many new items to our article with Observations in TNG: "Family". And the usual hint: Jörg posts new stuff at Twitter and at Mastodon every day, currently about his favorite episode "Remember Me".03 Feb 2024
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Over 50 new images in the Starship Gallery, mostly on the pages for Cardassians and the Excelsior.27 Jan 2024
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Here are two more revised Voyager season 5 reviews, of "The Disease" and "Course: Oblivion". Not the greatest episodes, still a pleasure to watch again after several years.20 Jan 2024
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Many new entries and images in the article with Observations in TNG: "Suddenly Human". Keep watching Jörg's Twitter account for the latest findings.13 Jan 2024
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Many more new images in the Starship Gallery, such as on the pages for Dominion and Allies, Constitution and Ambassador.06 Jan 2024
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I'm in the course of replacing many old (scanned) images in the Starship Gallery with much better versions, such as notably the annotated orthographic views. Other than that, there is a lot of ongoing site maintenance without a specific focus.02 Jan 2024
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The USS Stargazer cautiously investigates a spatial anomaly that appears to be bending space-time. Slowly engulfing the vessel with bursts of light and a cacophony of indecipherable noise. Is this really a natural phenomena or generated by a sinister force?25 Oct 2023
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Presenting my interpretation of the delightfully mean-spirited little Exocomp, the mathematically perfect Peanut Hamper. She is one of the best things that happened to Trek16 Oct 2023
Model by me
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This Engineering complex was commissioned by Ray9012. In an emergency situation the heavy door seals of the warp core area from the rest of main engineering.11 Feb 2023
Background info:
"The USS ENDURANCE (NCC-1914-A) was constructed following the conclusion of the Dominion War as Starfleet attempted to step down from its war footing and return to its primary mission of peaceful exploration. As one of the final Galaxy-Class starships built, Endurance is a test platform for new technologies intended for future classes. She was specifically designed for long range, deep space exploration, the original mission intended for the Galaxy-Class but one that was seldomly realized. Her new matter / anti-matter reactor incorporates advancements from the Sovereign and Intrepid designs and provides almost 30% more power output with nearly double the efficiency of the original USS GALAXY. Second-generation Bio-Neural computer cores with a dedicated Engineering core further increases the efficiency and automation of ENDURANCE’s engineering systems. Additionally, Engineering Design Labs and industrial replicators located in Main Engineering and several cargo bays increase the ship’s ability to repair itself, provide large-scale assistance to starships and outposts."You can see the bridge of the Endurance-A here, created by Rekkert : USS Endurance-A Bridge Cutaway
All Endurance-A interior images
Based on and inspired by original designs from:
- Ray9012 (layout and concepts)
- Rekkert (LCARS colour scheme)
-Star Trek (Paramount)
Resources used:
- Galaxy class model by rossrobotics (licensed under Creative Commons Attribution)Commission date: July 2022
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Emblem of Starfleet, late 2370s. (Well.... their badges....)13 Aug 2023
The Star Trek franchise is owned by Paramount and CBS.
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19 Mar 2024
#StarTrekTNG's "Reunion" features two shots of the front part of the bridge, seen from a rare angle, filmed from the top of the bridge, to the left of the horseshoe. This angle was only chosen so Worf could enter the bridge from lower turbolift and be insulted by Duras. 😅
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19 Mar 2024
Not all Klingon ships have the same green hull color. This can be nicely seen both in the original ⬆️ and remastered ⬇️ versions of #StarTrekTNG's "Reunion". Notice how the remastering also changes the indivudual colors of the Birds-of-Prey and the attack cruiser.
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18 Mar 2024
The Romulan emblem seen behind Commander Kaseth in #StarTrekProdigy's "Crossroads"⬆️ is a unique version of the logo, only seen in the remastered version of "Unification II"⬇️.Maybe the original graphic was used? 🤔
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18 Mar 2024
I love this Klingon weapon, first seen in Worf's quarters in #StarTrekTNG's "Reunion"⬆️. It's best seen a season later in "Cost of Living"⬇️. I don't know what it is but I like to call it a proto-bat'leth.
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18 Mar 2024
Nothing says "80s/90s futuristic romantic dinner" quite like those disc-shaped glass candles! 😂😂
They are seen both on #StarTrekTNG "(Manhunt"↖️, "Loud as a Whisper"↗️, "The Price"⬅️, "Attached"➡️) and #Babylon5 ("The Parliament of Dreams"↙️, "The War Prayer"↘️). 😅 -
18 Mar 2024
Kivas Fajos's rare Mark Off-Zel vase in #StarTrekTNG's "The Most Toys"↖️ will later be seen again, slightly modified, in some Klingon-related contexts, namely on K'mpec's ship in "Reunion"↗️, in the Klingon Great Hall in "Redemption I"↙️ and in Worf's quarters in "Parallels"↘️.
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17 Mar 2024
This painting, seen in Worf's quarters in #StarTrekTNG's "Reunion"⬆️ and "Peak Performance"⬇️ was created by Rick Sternbach and is called "Moon Soon Gone". He clarifies that it depicts the "moon crashing back into the Earth." More here @eas_trek :
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17 Mar 2024
Here's a comparison of the 6-foot model ( #StarTrekTNG's "Peak Performance"⬆️, "The Vengeance Factor"⬇️) and the 4-foot model ("Reunion") of the USS Enterprise-D, seen from similar angles. The 6-foot model shots re-use the same footage.
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17 Mar 2024
There's not only a Klingon present at Denaxi Depot in #StarTrekProdigy's "Crossroads"↖️ but Barniss Frex is also seen drinking from a familiar Klingon bloodwine cup, introduced in season 5 of #StarTrekDS9 ("Apocalypse Rising"↗️, "Sons and Daughters"↙️, "When it Rains"↘️).👌
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17 Mar 2024
Both Duras ( #StarTrekTNG's "Reunion"⬅️) and Kahlest ("Sins of the Father"➡️) seem to enjoy the same type of rustic, shaggy Klingon furniture. :-)
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50 New Discoverse Federation Ship Images: Over 50 new images of Discoverse Federation Vessels. I have also replaced all database side views of 23rd century and 32nd century Discovery ships with larger versions, where available. Gallery of Discovery Federation starships18 Mar 2024
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Fleet Chart Update Discoverse and New Discoverse Klingon Ship Images: Fleet chart update: Discoverse Federation and Discoverse Klingon. There are a few new ships, and the side views are much better now. A big thanks to Pundus for the kind support! While I was at it, I also added large images from Eaglemoss publications to the Discovery Klingon Ship Gallery. Gallery of Discovery alien starships16 Mar 2024
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It has become customary for the studio to make episodes available in advance for the access media. But instead of the rave reviews with flowery language that we may have expected, their statements about DIS S5 are unusually thoughtful and acknowledge the show's weaknesses (so clearly that it upsets a couple of commenters). "While there have been many welcome changes, updates, and evolutions in season 5, the show still holds on to some frustrating elements. For example, Discovery has never been interested in the details for things like understanding how the ship’s hierarchy works and defining character roles and responsibilities, and that trend continues. Thirty-second century technology continues to blow right past technobabble to simply become magic. The bridge crew gets little moments here and there, but they remain mostly in the background to make room for the main cast. And while there has been some improvement, the series often forgets the axiom that it is better to show than to tell. And, as noted before, if you aren’t a fan of those scenes when they stop the action to have a sidebar about their feelings, you’re out of luck: This show is just never going to let those go." (Anthony Pascale for Trekmovie.com, https://trekmovie.com/2024/03/11/early-review-star-trek-discovery-flies-into-a-new-adventure-in-season-5/) "The biggest single improvement comes from ditching the repetative narrative construction that became a drag on the series each outing. Season 2’s Red Angel storyline locked the show into a mystery that took until that year’s finale to be answered, and Season 3 did the same with the mystery behind The Burn. Last year’s central question about the DMA (and the extra-galactic Species 10-C) was another full-season mystery that seemed to get stuck in the mud before finally resolving in the finale, leaving a lot of fans exhausted and ready for some kind of change to the storytelling." (Alex Perry for TrekCore, https://blog.trekcore.com/2024/03/our-star-trek-discovery-season-5-spoiler-free-review/) Disclaimer: I naturally haven't seen anything of season 5 except for the trailers yet. I hope it will be enjoyable. It is not my intention to make this into a case along the lines of "Discovery is bad, even the last supporters ditch it now". Rather than that, I hope that avid Discovery fans will not treat criticism like heresy any longer. Just like those who don't like Discovery should apply measured criticism instead of all-out dismissal.12 Mar 2024
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Fleet Chart Update and EAE Award for Star Trek + Design: I have finally added the starships from Star Trek Picard to the Federation fleet chart, which has therefore grown enormously. Speaking of sections that have not seen an update in years, I think Star Trek + Design deserves an EAE Award. Congratulations, Eno! Size comparison charts of all Star Trek starships (except the uncertain ones)09 Mar 2024
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120 New Ship Images: Massive ship gallery update with some 120 new images of Various Starfleet Vessels and (now on a separate page) of Wolf 359 & DS9TM Starfleet Vessels. Many thanks to Nathan Horton. Gallery of the many kitbashed designs created for TNG and DS902 Mar 2024
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Maintenance: Links to TrekCore Galleries: Site maintenance: I fixed the broken links to the relocated TrekCore TNG Blu-ray galleries in all 145 TNG Observations articles. Observations about sets, props, visual effects and bloopers in TNG and Star Trek: Picard22 Feb 2024
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Improved Observations and All Broken Images Fixed: The oldest TNG Observations are reworked up to "The Battle" now. I also wrote a script to scan the whole site for broken resources, thanks to which I could fix two dozen broken thumbnails or image links that had come to pass with the latest improvements. Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "The Battle"21 Feb 2024
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A fun look at TNG's imperfections, with some things that Jörg Hillebrand already spotted, plus some new ones. Picard's hands on the flute are hilarious! Too bad there will be never such a video on Discovery because that series is perfect. 🙄 Hello friends! It’s been a while... It’s me, Mr. Plinkett! Now, you all know I love Star Trek: The Next Generation. I’ve been watching episodes on the Blu Ra...20 Feb 2024
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A really cool comparison of the "Angel One" workprint and the final episode. The preliminary matte painting is especially interesting. Well, they could have used that one instead of the later re-uses of Angel 1. The following video compares 2 versions of the classic STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION episode called "Angel One". On the left side you can see scenes from th...18 Feb 2024
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New Vulcan and Miranda Ship Images: Once again, there are over 50 new images in the Starship Gallery, mostly on the pages for the Vulcans and for the Miranda Class. Gallery of canon Vulcan starships17 Feb 2024
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Retro Reviews of VOY: "The Fight" and "Think Tank": Here are two more revised Voyager season 5 reviews, of "The Fight" and "Think Tank". I have also updated the oldest TNG Observations up to "The Last Outpost" with corrections, better images and more references. Star Trek Voyager (VOY) season 5 episode guide and reviews11 Feb 2024
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New Observations in TNG: "Remember Me": Many new additions to Observations in TNG: "Remember Me", including a few surprising discoveries about re-used footage. Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "Remember Me"10 Feb 2024
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Improved Observations: Besides adding new findings by Jörg (currently in season 4), I have started to improve the oldest articles in the Observations section. I have included more HD screen caps, fixed or added references and harmonized the formatting in Observations in TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint" and the next four episodes. Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint"04 Feb 2024
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New Observations in TNG: "Family": I have added many new items to our article with Observations in TNG: "Family". And the usual hint: Jörg posts new stuff at Twitter and at Mastodon every day, currently about his favorite episode "Remember Me". Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "Family"03 Feb 2024
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New Cardassians Ship Images and More: Over 50 new images in the Starship Gallery, mostly on the pages for Cardassians and the Excelsior. Gallery of canon Cardassian starships27 Jan 2024
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Retro Reviews of VOY: "The Disease" and "Course: Oblivion": Here are two more revised Voyager season 5 reviews, of "The Disease" and "Course: Oblivion". Not the greatest episodes, still a pleasure to watch again after several years. Star Trek Voyager (VOY) season 5 episode guide and reviews20 Jan 2024
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New Observations in TNG: "Suddenly Human": Many new entries and images in the article with Observations in TNG: "Suddenly Human". Keep watching Jörg's Twitter account for the latest findings. Observations about sets, props and visual effects in TNG: "Suddenly Human"13 Jan 2024
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New Dominion Ship Images and More: Many more new images in the Starship Gallery, such as on the pages for Dominion and Allies, Constitution and Ambassador. Gallery of canon Dominion or Jem'Hadar starships06 Jan 2024
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