Starfleet corps of engineers books feature characters from each series told from the perspective of the engineering crew. Though this book is a companion to a documentary of the same name, it can be used in conjunction with the documentary or on its own. Within this fictional universe, starfleet is a uniformed space force maintained by the united federation of planets the federation as the principal means for conducting deep space exploration, research, defense, peacekeeping, and diplomacy although starfleet predates the federation, having originally been an earth. The last of these early pre starfleet probes to be commissioned, shortly after zefram cochranes first flight, was the experimental enterprise xcv330 a testbed for alternative warp geometries inspired by observations of vulcan technology, it was a proof of concept, built by public and private industrial concerns that had survived world war 3.
Starfleet had started as the starship uss enterprise fan club in 1974 and now with the new millennium about to start with the new administration of the 11th commander. Lists commanders, starfleet international conferences starfleet academy admiralty board starfleet historians. Currently we have the following materials available on warehouse 23, drivethru rpg, or wargame vault. Its principal functions included the advancement of federation knowledge about the galaxy and its inhabitants, the advancement of federation science and technology, the defense of the federation, and the facilitation of federation diplomacy. Starfleet had to improve the starship designs to compensate both for the increasing size of the federation, and the increasing intensity of dangers discovered. Starfleet, membership is close to 5000 members and more than 300 chapters worldwide. The first 150 years celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united federation of planets. The starfleet marine corps, or simply the starfleet marines, are the infantry forces of the federations starfleet. Starfleet academy books by rick barba, alan gratz, and. From a 1976 ad blurb in the 5th international star trek convention souvenir book. Starfleet is a nonprofit corporation based in north carolina, and the conference also serves as the required annual meeting of the corporation where members of the board of directors, referred to as the admiralty board, and the officers of the corporation, known as the executive committee, meet in session. You may be looking for star fleet, a fan club for fans under the age of 14. A starfleet academy series for teens filled with the adventures of kirk, spock, mccoy, sulu, uhura, scotty, chekov and other recruits as they navigate academy.
For the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including james t. Initially called the national conference, the international conference has. The starfleet museum was established in 22 with the goal of preserving historically important starfleet ships for future generations. Starfleet corps of engineers focuses on the adventures of the lowerdecks crew as they solve one crisis after another all across the galaxy. Half organichalf mechanical, the borg were relentless and bent on conquering and assimilating all intelligent life. Starfleet was the deep space exploratory and defense service maintained by the united federation of planets. A fitness guide is a choice pick for spicing up ones fitness regimen, highly recommended. David a goodman chronicles the greatest starfleet captains life in his own words. We are a ship that will be focused on bring community service back to the area, through the ideas and values of the star trek universe. Jul 11, 2012 starfleet, the international star trek fan association, inc. Gene roddenberry, in the series original writerdirectors guide the bible was very specific on the subject starfleet is not a military organisation. One of the greatest presidents in the history of america, isnt that what it said. If you are running the most current version and this problem continues to occur, please contact the helpdesk. From his youth spent on tarsus iv, his time in the starfleet academy, his meteoric rise through the ranks of starfleet, and his.
Given reeds history with the still extant british royal still mainly. It provides a history of nasa, from the wright brothers to animals in space to plans for future launches. Starfleet international fan association star trek expanded universe. A trekkie or trekker is a fan of the star trek franchise, or of specific television series or films. The late 2230s saw starfleet producing one of the most famous starships in its history. With its powerful armada of starships and naval rank structure.
Starfleet, the international star trek fan association, inc. Star fleet officers academy training manual volume 1 additional instructions for star fleet i the war begins. The spaceflight chronology was a star trek reference book published by pocket books december 24, 1979, by stan and fred goldstein, illustrated by rick sternbach. Kirks official biography and newly translated klingon reports. Rank pin rear admiral 2p rank pins and pips rank pins and pips 1 2 view all sort by cadet rank pin. With his new graphic memoir, they called us enemy, he hopes to. Nogs time at the academy is seen in the starfleet academy comic book series. The book opens with a letter from commandant of starfleet academy brigham wu thanking the faculty who helped to author the volume, which is intended to educate starfleet academy cadets. One early variant of the sfmc was the starfleet ground attack marines of the 2160s, a. Information on science fiction books and films also appeared. Starfleet sponsors restoration of original ship from.
The description of starfleet in the factbook the star trek book offers this advice to those who might conclude, through honest error, that starfleet is a military organisation. Starfleet academy is a ya comic book miniseries set in the kelvin timeline between star trek. The legacy of the starfleet marine corps sfmc started in a short story found in one of the best of trek books from 198182. In the fictional universe of star trek, starfleet academy is where recruits to starfleets officer. Originally it started out as a gaming group, but in the mid 80s various chapters started up and the gaming group evolved into a fan club organization. After a brief example of play and, again, more of these would be helpful, the book launches into 70 pages of extensive backstory about the united federation of planets and starfleet. Enterprise ncc1701, a powerful interstellar spacecraft dispatched by earthbased starfleet command to explore the galaxy. The old republic online, comic books, science fiction conventions. Unlike the rest of starfleets service personnel, who used a naval ranking structure, the marines use a rank structure based on equivalents of earth infantrybased militaries, such as the macos. This document includes schematics, data, and images from paramount pictures, mateen greenway, sci. Uss arrowhead a chapter of starfleet international. Unlike the rest of starfleet s service personnel, who used a naval ranking structure, the marines use a rank structure based on equivalents of earth infantrybased militaries, such as the macos. Kirk commands a crew of 430 men and women aboard his starship, which can travel at speeds surpassing the speed of light. If your membership has expired, and you are trying to renew click here.
Clearly goodman has a background and interest in realworld history. Allows starfleet personnel to open the shuttle bay doors even when someone is inside the bay. With architectural designs of the enterprise, headquarters, detailed drawings of the weapons and equipment, official patterns for mens and womens uniforms, maps of orbit patterns and so much more, all your practical questions will finally be answered. In 2003, starfleet international was the worlds largest star trek fan club. It is a history book of the titular united federation of planets, the interstellar political. Our orbital annex currently houses more than 50 historically important vessels. This book follows the form and layout of the ships of the star fleet books published by mastercom data center. Although the duties of the enterprise may include some military responsibilities, the primary purpose of the enterprise as with all starfleet vessels is to expand the body of human. Starfleet marine corps memory beta, noncanon star trek. The protagonist, tlaan, is a vulcan engineering student who is considering quitting starfleet academy to help her people rebuild on new vulcan. Actor george takei has told the story of his childhood incarceration in an autobiography, a ted talk and a broadway musical. The first 150 years is essentially an inuniverse textbook in the tradition of other star trek technical manuals and history books. The history book sure made it look like that to me.
There was also information on the happenings of the other chapters and the organization as a whole. It was published by geoffrey mandel, who was later hired to work as graphic artist for several of the movies and later series, including the 2009 reboot. Spaceflight chronology memory beta, noncanon star trek. School of special operations starfleet marine corps academy. George takeis graphic memoir, they called us enemy. The original star trek series focuses on the twentythird century adventures of captain james t. The protagonist, tlaan, is a vulcan engineering student who is considering quitting starfleet academy to.
This fan work is made available for the cost of printing only. Title 15 of these procedures allows ranking federation officials to assume direct command of starfleet vessels under certain conditions. Star trek adventures is the franchises best rpg yet space. A collection of original starships and their technical histories, created by masao okazaki. The last of these early prestarfleet probes to be commissioned, shortly after zefram cochranes first flight, was the experimental enterprise xcv330 a testbed for alternative warp geometries inspired by observations of vulcan technology, it was a proof of concept, built by public and private industrial concerns that had survived world war 3. Starfleet the international star trek fan association. For almost 20 years, starfleet command out of baltimore served as a parent organization for different groups across the united states. Used to allow shuttles to evacuate the ship during a hostile takeover tos.
Ron charles, the washington post body by starfleet. According to the guinness book of world records, starfleet is the worlds largest science fiction. Regulation concerning the ability of ranking federation officials to give direct orders to starfleet officers. Though inspired by those works, this work is not intended to be a infringement of them. It goes so far in its charade as to even have a fake bibliography referencing other nonexistent future history books. Starfleet is a star trek appreciation club, whose goals are to bring about a better understanding of star trek and its concepts by the public and enable the public to see how star trek relates to the present. Starfleet is a fictional organization in the star trek media franchise. Summary edit from the book jacket from the deepest, darkest reaches of space came the greatest threat the federation had ever faced. It provides fact boxes and highlights key people from nasa as well as lesser known contributors. This fan organization is not endorsed by, sponsored by, nor affiliated with cbs, paramount pictures, or any other star trek franchise. The picture of the lincoln memorial, an older version of me sitting there for all to admire. Your tiny starfleet officers will love these books star trek. Botany bay to the enterpriseb, this book has you covered with so much star trek history. The official fan club, and has been in existence since 1974.