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Thanks for this event, it was again great fun to participate!

Next year I'll have another chance to reclaim my title... :P Also, Congratulations to Valeriean! Wow... that V-Rex suit nearly broke my brain before I gave up on that one.

Ohhhhh, that explains it.... ;) I was reading it in my email and was wondering what alien had taken him prisoner.... :whistle:

And now we know who drank all of the Romulan Ale... :S

Yay, I've been waiting for the guild founder rank to come out for some time... I'm thinking of a Dark Age of Camelot guild, perhaps? :D

The game is rigged! How did I come in last place both years in a row!! (winking smiley face) At least I got twice as many right this year than I did last time!

Thanks so much for this fun event! I'm sure all of the Resources department put in alot of time and thought into it. The videos are extremely entertaining and very professionally done!

I would like to suggest a little tweak tho... I'd like to be the person picking locations next time so I can be better prepared to submit the correct answers!

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Wow! So many ways! I could go on and on and on, but I'll keep it to a few points.

1. Understanding: no matter how different we are, we can still be at peace with one another. Our differences accentuate our strengths, not magnify our weaknesses.
2. Technology: suddenly, we have something to strive for! Imagine what life would be like with a holodeck, replicator, and medical tricorder in every home.
3. Empathic-ness: As an empath, I had a very hard time finding ways to understand my abilities. Star Trek is by far the best resource I have found for an intelligent discussion on what I'm experiencing. I actually do model this aspect of my life after the Betazoids and Ocampa.

All that, and the best memories of my childhood was watching TNG with my father. :)

This is pretty amazing!! I would love to see more stuff come true :D except.. Viidians, Hirogens, Borg... and most other Delta Qaudrent species and things lol

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Has the world become like the world of Star Trek? No, but it is changing slowly. I like to think it is getting better. It won't happen over-night or even in my lifetime. But I have hope in mankind, I like to look at hope as a first step for us all to take in the right direction. Call me weird if you like or a dreamer, but our future evolves from all of our dreams. Things change because of our dreams. Mountains are moved because of dreams and we travel to the stars now because of dreams. So what is wrong with dreaming of a world where your diversity is embraced as a strength?

So how has Star Trek affected me? It affected me with life, love and hope

Wow ;_; Beautifully said, Suruk! Like Martin Luther King Jr, "I have a dream!"
Well, those dreams will take us far! :D Boldly go! *big hugs*

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I saw the difference in Data, and his drive to become more like the rest of the crew, and his struggle to comprehend his differences and how to overcome them. I felt as thought it were my own internal emotions being portrayed by an emotionless being on TV. I was enthralled by the idea that everyone is the same, everyone has the same opportunities and everyone has the potential to command a Starfleet vessel. Star Trek became the primary fuel for my daydreams and fantasies (the Holodeck concept helped there).

have never been much of a Gamer, but when I found out about Star Trek Online I knew it would become a very important part of my life. Finding Stonewall Fleet was such a coincidence that I almost didn't see the posting in the forums. Thankfully I did, and here I am. Happy.

Aww :D I absolutely love Data. He is one of my favorite characters from the show because of those reasons you point out so well. ^^ This game and this community is like no other, and I'm really grateful that you've been such a wonderful cheerleader as an Admiral for this fleet! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to grow in this community and being a positive influence on others. Boldly go, Izzy! *huge hugs* !

As requested, here are the galaxy maps that I use when I do the mission. KDF is slightly different than Fed of course. :)

take a look at the dyson weapon set it has some nice setbonuses regarding photon damage also.

Stark Trek, for me, is the embodiment of acceptance and equality.

I was introduced to Trek with TNG. I actually don't know when I started watching it, but it must have been season 2 or 3. I have since re-watched the entire series many times over along with all of the other series, except for the original (sorry Dave).

I identified with Data. As a young tween in the early 90's I was raised in a very Christian home. I knew at a young age that I was different, but didn't know what or why. I was very sheltered and didn't get much social interaction. We didn't even have cable TV until I was in High School. It actually wasn't until High School that my friends basically told me I was Gay...and it all fell in to place.

I saw the difference in Data, and his drive to become more like the rest of the crew, and his struggle to comprehend his differences and how to overcome them. I felt as thought it were my own internal emotions being portrayed by an emotionless being on TV. I was enthralled by the idea that everyone is the same, everyone has the same opportunities and everyone has the potential to command a Starfleet vessel. Star Trek became the primary fuel for my daydreams and fantasies (the Holodeck concept helped there).

I became so enamored with the show that I would actually stand in front of the TV with my finger over the IR sensor so my brother couldn't change the channel with the remote control when a new episode was on.

I have never been much of a Gamer, but when I found out about Star Trek Online I knew it would become a very important part of my life. Finding Stonewall Fleet was such a coincidence that I almost didn't see the posting in the forums. Thankfully I did, and here I am. Happy.

The Tactical Consoles from the Fleet Spire are the best for Photon Torpedos.

Console - Tactical - Vulnerability Locator Mk XII [+PhP]
+30 Photon Damage
+2% Critical Hit
(if I remember correctly)

They also work with the Gravametric Torpedo (Dyson Reputation)!

Check them out.

These are all very good stories. So I thought I would share my view of Star Trek and what it has meant to me through my life.

I was around 7 or 8 years old when I first saw Star Trek, it was the original series, and no we are not going into my age ;)

I grew up in an abusive family I was sexually abused by my Uncle and Cousin and physically and emotionally abused by my father. I grew up listening to You can't be my son or you will never amount to anything. After you hear this enough you begin to believe it. It affected my greatly because I no longer trusted anyone and was struggling hard in life with who or what I was. Words impact us profoundly and I don't think most people really understand how words hurt us more deeply then physical attacks. As a child I actually wished I would just die so it would all end.

In my world of hell I found one thing that gave me hope and a reason to endure the pain my life was full of. It was a show called Star Trek. I loved this show because it always left me with a feeling of happiness. Not because I loved Science Fiction or the thought of traveling in space seeing the stars. But how the world was in Star Trek. I saw it as a world that did not care who you were or what you were or even what color you were. It showed a world where diversity was a strength. I gave me hope that things can get better.

It gave me a guide in life to change myself and break the chain. The chain I speak of is violence. I was determined through my life that I would not be like my father or my Uncle and cousin. I would choose to seek out peaceful solutions to problems. Sure I was called a coward, a pussy a chicken and yes a faggot. I didn't care, I did not care if I was looked at as the odd person or different person.

Has the world become like the world of Star Trek? No, but it is changing slowly. I like to think it is getting better. It won't happen over-night or even in my lifetime. But I have hope in mankind, I like to look at hope as a first step for us all to take in the right direction. Call me weird if you like or a dreamer, but our future evolves from all of our dreams. Things change because of our dreams. Mountains are moved because of dreams and we travel to the stars now because of dreams. So what is wrong with dreaming of a world where your diversity is embraced as a strength?

So how has Star Trek affected me? It affected me with life, love and hope.

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While daily life can be a drag at times, it is important break away from the mundane. Share in your adventures with those you love and it tends to make life that much more awesome, for those experiences are timeless and transcend everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. And challenges: They can be overcome together.

Twenty years later, the kid in me squee’s that I have my own starship. There are no limits. So boldly go.

Wow ;_;

*hug squeeze* The loss of a loved one is never easy, and I'm really glad you did found that comfort and hope through Trek. You're never alone. Those adventures and experiences are truly worth cherishing, and with the people you love. :)

Boldly go, Steve!

Unlike most people I seem to talk to, my first introduction to Star Trek was the original series. For several years, my parents went through a bit of a rough patch and had separated, leaving me to spend the weekdays living with my mom and going to school, and the weekends with my dad. I'm not sure how it all started, but at some point, I must have seen an original series episode on TV, and had obviously taken to it. Money was tight back then, but I remember that on the Friday at the end of every week, my dad brought home in his briefcase, an original series episode on VHS for me, until I had nearly the entire collection. These VHS cases became a very familiar sight for me and brought me to a smile, every time.

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Even as an adult, I own every single Star Trek episode from every single series, including the original series, a collection that I have spread across DVDs and iTunes. I re-watch original series episodes over lunch, and while I sometimes cringe at some of the acting, it still makes me really happy to sit down and watch an episode.

Star Trek has been a huge part of my life ever since I was a kid, and it's impacted every aspect of who I am today. From trying to be a good and fair person in the way I live my life, to picking a job that reflected that vision, to joining this online Star Trek community and watching re-runs of the show nearly every day. It's not that I consider myself a hardcore fan, it's just that Trek has become my comfortable and familiar companion, reminding me of how to be a good person and always taking me on new adventures, no matter how many times I've seen an episode.

Then there's poor Julien, (who was a complete non-Trekkie when I first met him), but who's now seen every series of Trek, has been to the Vegas convention with me (this year will be his second), and even has a costume to wear on costume night, this time around! (Not even I have a costume, lol).

Yeah... I think it's fairly safe to say Trek plays a big role in my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way B)

Well done, Chris!! B) Awesome work.

It was weird for me when I was 14, when I realized that I was growing out of the usual cartoons and stuff I was into before then. I was left reeling and with a wandering imagination. I needed something more than simple fantasy worlds and video games (even though those played good parts of my childhood.)

One night I was bored, flipping through channels on TV. And there came on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and without thinking about it I just put the remote down. The Best of Both Worlds episodes were on. "This show is awesome..." I said to myself as the 2nd hour concluded.

While it was heavily syndicated with re-runs of episodes often showing, I then found out that TNG was about to wrap up its 5th season, and I caught part one of Time's Arrow when it premiered that weekend, again left reeling for more! So between watching reruns of previous seasons, and the weekly new episodes... I watched every airing religiously. The following year my parents took me to a Trek convention in Boston. I got a Uniform, a combadge, and one pip to hold the rank of Ensign.

Reality hit me when my dad passed away in ’94. Everything changed and my world seemed shattered with him gone. The grieving months went by, but next to my family, I escaped to TNG, putting my uniform on and acting episodes out in parts. I always felt safe there, getting lost in the stories. It helped me heal; no one is ever alone on the Enterprise.

Despite his passing, I could go on and on about how great those days were and how happy Trek made me… But more to the point, getting into Star Trek was an explosive experience. Imagination, possibility, hope, courage…It helped me further explore these things within, and today I consider myself a playful explorer with a love for the outdoors, astronomy, art, music…things that provoke curiosity, wonder, and a sense of adventure.

While daily life can be a drag at times, it is important break away from the mundane. Share in your adventures with those you love and it tends to make life that much more awesome, for those experiences are timeless and transcend everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from. And challenges: They can be overcome together.

Twenty years later, the kid in me squee’s that I have my own starship. There are no limits. So boldly go.



Steve

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Fun event! I was pulling my hair out on some of them and then *BOOM!* spaced out and I figured a few out. I think I burned out my Transwarp Drive going all over the galaxy. B)

Thanks for putting it all together and the videos were excellent!