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🎉 ‘THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR’ TURNS 30

First hitting screens across the US on 1st October 1995, this two-part episode marked a turning point for #DS9 and #StarTrek itself.

Trek Central’s Tom McAuley explores the pivotal episode.

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TREK BACK - DS9's 'The Way of the Warrior' Turns 30 – Trek Central

The Season 4 two-part premiere of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) was a bold step for the series. Worf joins the crew, effectively bridging the show with The Next Generation in the hope of rekindling...

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 8h

🇬🇧SNW FREE IN THE UK!

#StrangeNewWorlds will be free to stream on ITVX from Sun, Oct 19 in the UK. Currently, only Season 1 is confirmed for release, but other seasons could follow. The first 2 eps will also air on ITV1 from 10.20pm (same day).

Source: Radio Times
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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 9h

🚨NEW - ONE EPISODE ONLY?

Matt Mitovich (formerly of TV Line) has revealed in his new 'Matt's Inside Line' readers column that #StarTrekDiscovery's Mary Wiseman (Tilly) will only appear in one episode of #StarfleetAcademy Season 1.

Source: mattmitovich.ghost.io/lanterns-hbo...

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 10h

🚨NEW - ACADEMY x FLUEVOG

Paramount has a new collab for #StarfleetAcademy with Fluevog Shoes (makers of #StrangeNewWorlds footwear).

The Academy & Recuit boots are on pre-order Oct 9 - 12 at a special price for these dates only.

INFO: www.startrek.com/en-un/news/f...
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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 1d

🚨 RED ALERT - Here's Everything STAR TREK at #NewYorkComicCon 2025!

From new #StarTrek Starships, to reveals from Nacelle Toys, to book & comic signing events! Oh, and a #StarfleetAcademy experience, it's going to be busy!

🖖 The Full Details @ #NYCC
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Everything STAR TREK at New York Comic Con 2025! – Trek Central

We're less than 48 hours until New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2025 kicks off. Once again, the Star Trek Universe is beaming down to the Javits Convention Centre for another year of Trek epicness. However,…

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 1d

🚨NEW - NYCC Academy Booth!

Headed to NYCC this weekend? Paramount will have its own #StarfleetAcademy booth for an interactive fan experience where you can pick-up a Starfleet ID & take part in challenges.

It runs Thur (Oct 9) to Sat (Oct 11), 10-7pm at Booth 1723!
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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 1d

🎉 LULU WILSON TURNS 20

Happy birthday Lulu, who played Kestra Troi-Riker in #StarTrek Picard.

Do you think we could see her character return in future media?

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 2d

🚨 BREAKING - NEW #StarTrek: #StarfleetAcademy Series to AIR January 2026?

Actress Gina Yashere, who plays the Klingon-Jem'Hadar known as "Lura Thok", shared in a now-edited post that the series is due in January 2026!

🖖 One way to kickstart Star Trek's 60th!

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 2d

🚨REVIEW - KHAN EP 5

It's the beginning of the end as #StarTrekKhan reaches its midway point. With Ceti Alpha VI finally revealing its true horror, how will Khan face impending disaster?

Tom McAuley explores Episode 5 - 'Imagination's Limits'.

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REVIEW – Star Trek: Khan – Episode 5 ‘Imagination’s Limits’ – Trek Central

In this week’s episode of Star Trek: Khan, the moment we’ve all been waiting for finally happens. Khan (Naveen Andrews) is faced with his very own Kobayashi Maru. But how does he deal with his no-win ...

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 2d

🖖 RED ALERT - We're Beaming Down To #NewYorkComicCon In Less Than 3 Days!

Thanks to Fanhome, Trek Central will be at #NYCC to share the latest from the #StarTrek Starships collection!

🚀 Follow us on Social Media for the latest updates!

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 3d

🚨COVER REVEAL!

Author Dayton Ward's upcoming new novel #StarTrekPicard - 'To Defy Fate' finally has a cover!

Plot details are still under wraps, but the cover is a good tease! It's currently set for release February 17, 2026 (USA).

Pre-Order: a.co/d/deTKXRa
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Novel cover depicting the characters of Star Trek Picard - Raffi, Seven, Wesley & Beverly Crusher, & Picard.

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Bonnie Gordon @bonniebellg.bsky.social · 3d

Guess who is coming to #NYCC on Friday to represent #StarTrekProdigy?!?!
(Me… the answer is me)
Dan & Kevin Hageman and Brett Grey too!
Can’t wait to nerd out with you all!

Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 5d

🔷 NEW - Fanhome Are beaming down #StarTrek: Prodigy's Creatives & Cast to #NYCC 2025!

@brothershageman.bsky.social will appear at the Fanhome booth (#1301), along with Brett Grey and @bonniebellg.bsky.social!

🖖 Read More:
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Fanhome Announces NEW Star Trek Starships for Collection at NYCC 2025 – Trek Central

Ahead of New York Comic Con 2025, Fanhome have announced new additions to the Star Trek Starships Collection. The upcoming pop-culture event takes place from Thursday, October 9th, to Sunday, October…

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Bill Wolkoff @billwearsties.bsky.social · 5d

Heading back to LA after producing an episode for season five. No spoilers here, just a work light randomly aimed at Pike's saddle that I thought looked cool. Bye Enterprise! #StrangeNewWorlds

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 5d

🔷 NEW - Fanhome Are beaming down #StarTrek: Prodigy's Creatives & Cast to #NYCC 2025!

@brothershageman.bsky.social will appear at the Fanhome booth (#1301), along with Brett Grey and @bonniebellg.bsky.social!

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Fanhome Announces NEW Star Trek Starships for Collection at NYCC 2025 – Trek Central

Ahead of New York Comic Con 2025, Fanhome have announced new additions to the Star Trek Starships Collection. The upcoming pop-culture event takes place from Thursday, October 9th, to Sunday, October…

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 6d

🔥 NEW - A Monster Wrap-Up of #StrangeNewWorlds Season 3!

Trek Central's @careymillsapspears.bsky.social dives into Season 3, which featured a lot of monsters, horrors and more freaky moments for the #StarTrek adventure!

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A Monster Wrap-Up of Strange New Worlds Season 3 – Trek Central

The crew of the USS Enterprise warp towards season four of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with mixed emotions. The Season Three conclusion ties-up loose ends and gives Captain Marie Batel (Melanie…

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 7d

🎉 ‘FAMILY’ TURNS 35

First airing 35 years ago today on October 1st, 1990, 'Family' is the emotional epilogue to 'The Best of Both Worlds' - two of #StarTrek's finest episodes.

Tom McAuley explores its messages of grief, healing, & family.

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Celebrating 'Family' - TNG's Boldest Episode Turns 35 – Trek Central

Star Trek: The Next Generation reached its A-Game with the delivery of the iconic two-part episode, ‘The Best of Both Worlds’. The stakes were at their highest. The Enterprise and her crew were challe...

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 7d

🖖 NEW - Fanhome Announces NEW #StarTrek Starships for Collection at #NYCC 2025!

The Original USS Enterprise and Lower Deck's USS Cerritos are joining Fanhome's Star Trek Starships Collection at #NewYorkComicCon!

🔷 Read More:
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Fanhome Announces NEW Star Trek Starships for Collection at NYCC 2025 – Trek Central

Ahead of New York Comic Con 2025, Fanhome have announced new additions to the Star Trek Starships Collection. The upcoming pop-culture event takes place from Thursday, October 9th, to Sunday, October…

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 7d

🚨ICYMI - NEW COMIC SERIES

The franchise continues its obsession with James T. Kirk as he's resurrected in the aftermath of 'The Burn'!

Tom McAuley delves into the latest #StarTrek offering from IDW with issue #1 of 'The Last Starship'.

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REVIEW - IDW's The Last Starship - Issue #1 – Trek Central

Get ready to witness The Burn! IDW has released its first issue of the new comic series, The Last Starship. “The Federation has fallen. Hope is fading. One last starship remains to fight for the futur...

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 8d

🎉 ‘DARMOK’ TURNS 34

Mirab, with sails unfurled! This iconic #StarTrek episode aired on 30th September 1991 in the US.

Picard must learn to communicate with an alien who only speaks in metaphors to survive.

What’s your favourite moment (or metaphor!) from this #TNG episode?

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 8d

🚨REVIEW - KHAN EP 4

Ceti Alpha V continues to reveal its horrors, as Khan feels the weight of leadership, & the shadow of impending doom hangs over the colonists, but loyalty & a thirst for survival persist...

Tom McAuley explores the latest #StarTrekKhan.

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REVIEW - Star Trek: Khan - Episode 4 'Magical Thinking' – Trek Central

It’s hard to believe we’re already four episodes into the stellar audio series, Star Trek: Khan. With each week, we are gifted an episode that delivers fantastic storytelling with a beautiful score. T...

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David Mack @davidmack.bsky.social · 9d

A new episode of full-cast audio drama STAR TREK: KHAN has arrived via your favorite podcast platform or, if you prefer, on YouTube. Check out episode four, “Magical Thinking,” written by Kirsten Beyer and yours truly.
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Magical Thinking | Episode 4| Star Trek: Khan

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 9d

🚨 STAR TREK AT THE ROSE PARADE

Here’s a first look at the #StarTrek float debuting at the 137th Rose Parade, on Jan 1st 2026.

Celebrating the 60th anniversary, it’ll have “Space for Everybody” as it voyages through Pasadena.

It will also promote #StarfleetAcademy.

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 9d

🎉 #DS9’s ‘A Time to Stand’ Turns 28!

The first episode of season 6 aired on 29th September 1997.

Sisko and the crew embarked on a mission to cripple the Jem’Hadar’s supply of ketracel-white.

What’s your favourite moment from ‘A Time to Stand’?

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 9d

🚨 NEW #StarTrek III: The Search For Spock Theatrical One Sheet Poster!

@vicepress.bsky.social is releasing the original theatrical one-sheet poster! This is available as a 27x40 inch, with a limited amount of 250!

🖖 Available 18:00 BST / 13:00 EST on 30th September!

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Trek Central @trekcentral.net · 10d

🎉 ‘Encounter At Farpoint’ Turns 38!

#TNG’s first episode aired in the US on 28th September 1987.

Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D investigate Farpoint Station, and face off against the notorious Q!

What’s your favourite scene from ‘Encounter at Farpoint’?

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