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Star Trek Observations Part 7

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] The ship prefix most commonly heard in Star Trek is “USS” as in “USS Enterprise.” We know from the original series that USS stands for “United Spaceship,” which is conveniently close [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 6a

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] Here is a proposed list of Star Fleet hull classification symbols for use in the Expanded Classic Star Trek Universe. [See also Part 6.] Interstellar Combatant Types BB: Battleship (planned) C: [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 6

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] The following are thoughts about Federation ships in the Expanded Classic Star Trek Universe. I am inspired to retain the designs pioneered by Franz Joseph in his Star Fleet Technical Manual, [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 5

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] Thinking further about the previous article, I have decided on the following terms to describe the Star Trek universe, which will be used in my comments and probably in the game [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 4

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] As mentioned previously (and this might be more of a Part 3a rather than a Part 4, to be honest), I am considering all Star Trek spin-offs to be part of [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 3

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] Just to clarify how I plan to do things with the new game, I am viewing the following sources as canon: Star Trek: The Original Series (including the pilot episode, “The [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 2

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] The Gorn civilization made its first appearance in the Star Trek episode “Arena,” but there seems to be little agreement on the governmental structure of that civilization. Star Fleet Battles refers [...]

Star Trek Observations Part 1

[This article is in support of my project to design an unofficial (and free) Fudge role-playing game adaptation of Star Trek: The Original Series.] In the Star Trek episode “Miri,” reference is made to Space Control as an agency responsible for providing longterm assistance to a planet in distress, presumably offering medical treatment, education, and [...]