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Christian. Husband. Dad. Educator. Published in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2016). I post #StarTrek, #MicroTreks, and co-host @firstflightpod.bsky.social! https://www.youtube.com/c/CompletingTheShelf

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · Jan 16

30 years ago a whole new quadrant of stories—stories of wonder, the strange, resilience—were opened up to us with the premiere of #StarTrekVoyager!

Voyager is a vital part of the #StarTrek franchise. In 58 video essays, I argue Why Voyager! Check them out.

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TrekCore.com 🖖 @trekcore.com · 13h

Here's the new extended trailer for #StarTrek #StarfleetAcademy, just out from #NYCC!

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | Official Trailer | Paramount+ (NYCC 2025)

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TrekCore.com 🖖 @trekcore.com · 13h

Here's the first extended clip from #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds Season 4, coming in mid-2026

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 4 Clip | Paramount+ (NYCC 2025)

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@abbymsommer @abbymsommer.bsky.social · 15h

This is the video I was mentioning that I can sleep to. Since people asked, I figured I’d post it. Tons of good ones on that channel so please look if you want to relax in Trek. 🖖🏽💚

youtu.be/RmzTcCSOlVI?...

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@abbymsommer @abbymsommer.bsky.social · 16h

I JUST noticed that in Marie’s vision… THEY HAVE MY LIVING ROOM COUCH!!! I love it even more now! 😳💚🖖🏽🛋️
#SNW

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 18h

Agreed on both points.

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 19h

IF the show focuses on character and thematic development instead of genre experimentation, it can be as successful as any Trek series. That third season is very weak and under-developed. Yes, the strikes hurt it, but that’s a reason, not an excuse.

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 19h

As you should

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 21h

Oh thanks for the kind words! Yes, that music will draw you into a rewatch.

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 21h

I find it interesting, but slowly paced. But it’s definitely one I like.

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 21h

#InterspeciesTrek Alliance

Michael and Saru help to formalize the alliance between the Federation and Ni’Var.

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

What’s a quote from a show that lives in your head?

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

NEED

TrekCore.com 🖖 @trekcore.com · 1d

A look at the upcoming USS PROTOSTAR starship model from #StarTrekProdigy, coming in the next few months from Fanhome

#StarTrek #NYCC

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

Im rewatching “Vanishing Point” for our podcast and have an entry for navel. 🤣

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

That’s just one reason why @trekranks.com is the best #StarTrek podcast!

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

Me too!

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

I love this so much.

Malcolm Wood @woodmally1979.bsky.social · 2d

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

I literally had tears as I laughed along with this week’s mammary alpha segment.

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

Iconic

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 1d

#InterspeciesTrek Alliance

Janeway forges a nearly impossible alliance with fractious species in a resource-less void in space.

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 2d

“First Intimacy”
Season 6, Ep. 1

During a tense mediation between two opposing factions on Eros II, Captain Ransom uses unique negotiation tactics. Without his implant, Rutherford awkwardly navigates his feelings for his crew-mates. (Revised)

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Dayton Ward @daytonward.bsky.social · 2d

Okay. NOW I can officially share some info about my next novel.

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#StarTrekPicard

Coming April 2026! Star Trek: Picard – To Defy Fate!

After waiting for a few of the outstanding ducks to get into the row with their buddies, I’m now officially able to share not only the cover but also the cover blurb for To Defy Fate, my next…

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 2d

“First Intimacy”
Season 6, Ep. 1

Captain Ransom uses unique negotiation tactics during a tense mediation between two opposing factions on Eros II. Rutherford awkwardly navigates his feelings for his crewmates without his implant.

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Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 2d

#InterspeciesTrek Market

Violence breaks out in the Mari market place after violent memory dealers extract a violent thought from B’Elanna.

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 3d

This was my first thought, too.

Chris 🟡🟡🟡🟡 @shelfnerds.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely