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Anton Yelchin 1989 - 2016 ALWAYS ONWARD A MEMBER OF STARFLEET INTERNATIONAL
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Inside This Issue From the Ready Room
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XO Briefing
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A Tribute to Anton
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Theme Article: I Cannae Change the Laws of Physics! 3 The Captain’s Top 10
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Race to Kentucky for IC 2016
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Quotable Quotes
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HEPHAESTUS is the Greek name for the Roman god of the forge, Vulcan. Birmingham has the world’s largest iron statue, that of the Roman god, Vulcan. We named our Starfleet chapter the Hephaestus to give us ties to our city and to Star Trek, which has had its own Vulcan since 1966. Hephaestus forged armor and weapons for the gods. We create our own “armor and weapons” here, in our newsletter, so it is called The Anvil. Cover: Anton Yelchin as Chekov in Stat Trek Into Darkness
Web Links Starfleet www.sfi.org
Reviews
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Star Trek News & More
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Ship’s Log
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Crew Happenings
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Exploring Trek
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Area Conventions & Exhibits
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STARFLEET Academy
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STARFLEET Marine Corps
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Treasury Report
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STARFLEET Renewal Reminders
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Anvil Focus Schedule
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Do You Know this Alien…
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Away Team and Activity Schedule
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Recommendations
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Challenge Contest
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Hunt for the Icon
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Name the Episode Answers
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Editor
MarkAdam Miller
Feedback
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Layout, Graphics and Publishing
Brenda A. Miller
Command Structure
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Marine Reporting
Neil Yawn
Treasury Reporting
MarkAdam Miller
Fiction
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From the Ready Room Greetings from your Captain, There is a lot going on for our club. We will have a cookout for the July Social so plan for a day of fun on July 9. Also in July we have the premier of Star Trek Beyond on July 22. We are planning as a group to attend the afternoon of Saturday July 23th at the Summit on 280. This would be a great time for people who are Star Trek fans to get to know about some of the things we do in the area. Also August 12-14, is the International Conference for STARFLEET. Brenda and I will be attending and looking forward to meeting people from others regions in STARFLEET. If anyone else is going, let us know and we can meet up to do some of the panels as a group. This is also pushing the social to Aug 20, so mark your calendars of the change. Be on the lookout for a trip to the Zoo with the Dejah Thoris in August or September. Also an announcement about Alabama Phoenix Festival in conjunction with the Hoover Library should be coming soon. That Event will be sometime in October. If you have any ideas, complaints or things you would like to see then send those thoughts to me. See you around the ship, Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller cohephaestus@bellsouth.net, www.facebook.com/groups/Hephaestus2004/
XO Briefing Greetings from Sec 31, I am recommending Exploring Trek for everyone who is interesting in Star Trek. It meets the 4th Thursday of the Month at Kingdom Comics. I started reading the Star Wars trilogy. So far so good. For all interested in RCs there is a Flying Air Hog USS Enterprise at Target. If you need me, I’ll be with Section 31, Lt. Phillip Mangina, phillip3056@charter.net USS Hephaestus
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A Tribute to Anton
Though he was our Chekov for only a short time, he embraced and embodied the role, allowing us once again to brace ourselves for the "enemy wessels". Thank you for giving us joy. – James Davis
I thought he brought a genuine spirit to Chekhov in the recent Star Trek movies. He had a great talent, one taken far too soon. He will be missed. – Shirley Burton
Anton Yelchin added to the character that was created by Walter Koenig. You took the shoes that Mr. Koenig gave you and learned to walk in them. They will never be filled again except by Mr. Koenig. – MarkAdam Miller
I was not a close friend of Anton. There are many people who can talk about him more profoundly. We spoke on a sound stage for about two hours. His reputation as an artist preceded him, however. I knew I was in the presence of a gifted performer. What I learned that day was how bright and sensitive he was. I walked away thinking - this is a good person. My heart goes out to his mother and father. I know what you're going through. – Walter Koenig the original Chekov USS Hephaestus
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I Cannae Change the Laws of Physics! By Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller Engineers are the most important people on a Starship. Without the engineers the Starship is not going to be able to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life, new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. Star Trek has introduced us to some of the best that Starfleet has to offer. The engineers might have been in the background but they played their part to get the mission accomplished. U When most people think of a Star Trek Engineer they think of Montgomery “Scotty” Scott played by James Doohan. Scotty was always there to give the conditions of the Engines and have a solution that, in the end, would save the day. Scotty might say, “I cannae change the Laws of Physics,” (The Naked Time) but he knew enough to bend them to save the ship time and time again. Scotty was to engines like Brahms was to music. Scotty was called a miracle worker because of the many times he pulled the Enterprise out of trouble. The Miracle Worker was in part because Scotty seemed to get things done in half the time he said it would take. In Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn and in the TNG: Relics it was hinted that Scotty exaggerated the time it would take to get something done so that he could look like a miracle worker. On a personal note, I think when Scotty gave how long it would take to fix something he was going on the average engineer and not the miracle worker he was. When we come to The Next Generation we did not get a reoccurring Chief Engineer until the second season. The first season we saw four different Chief Engineers. LT Commander Argyle, Lt Logan, Lt Commander Sarah McDougal and Lt. Commander Leland T. Lynch. There was no reason given why there was not a specific Chief Engineer in the first season but the error was corrected by naming Lt Commander Geordi La Forge Chief Engineer. Both Argyle and MacDougal would show up in later seasons but they would be engineer supervisors and not the Chief Engineer. Geordi brought a no-nonsense approach to engineering. He would get it done right and fast. Geordi was different from Scotty in that he was more methodical in getting things done. It would take a suggestion from someone else (i.e. Data) for Geordi to think outside of the box to get an impossible job accomplished. His nononsense and methodical ways would ruffle the feathers of Scotty when he shows up in Relics. Scotty’s charm does soften Geordi by getting Geordi to understand that there is an art as well as a science about engineering. This is best shown when Scotty and Geordi get Scotty’s crashed ship, the Jenolan, flying again. What we see in Geordi is a student who is learning to write his own rules when it comes to engineering. In Deep Space Nine, the closest we come to an engineer is Miles O’Brien. Since the space station really doesn’t have to move under its own power, the station really didn’t need an engineer. What we get is a maintenance worker. Miles has a good sense of how things works but is more of a tinker then an engineer. By being a tinker, Miles does a good job of keeping Deep Space Nine up and running. He has to always be vigilant since the station is mostly of Cardassian construction with Federation parts to replace the broken parts. Miles does get to be engineer when the go out in the Defiant but again he is more tinker since the Defiant has several bugs that were not worked out before she was put into service. A lot of Miles’ frustration is that he knows what needs to be done but he doesn’t have the time or the equipment to get it done right. Luckily he is good at MacGyver-ing things so that the station and the Defiant will run. He plans to fix it right later but most of the time something else comes up and he doesn’t get around to it. USS Hephaestus
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When we get to Voyager we are given a person who is like Scotty in B’Elanna Torres. She also has a talent: engines just speak to her. She gets the position of Chief Engineer over a Starfleet Engineer, Lt. Carey, through her out of the box thinking. The problem is, that way of thinking also causes some of the problems that Voyager has. If she had stayed in Starfleet, she would have received the knowledge and experience to better understand when to take chances. Talent may give you an edge that others don’t have but you still have to receive training to get better. The last engineer is Commander Charles “Trip” Tucker III (Enterprise). Since he is one of the first starship engineers you could say he wrote the book all the others are reading. The pattern of the tinker-engineer comes out again. Since the engine for the Enterprise is the first Warp Five engine, Trip is all the time working to see if some small adjustment might just get the response he wants. We don’t get a good look at Trip as an engineer because his story line is mostly how he screws up when they meet other cultures. JJ Abrams’ Star Trek is using the same characters as the original series and Scotty (Simon Pegg) is portrayed as the usual miracle worker that he was in the original series. We do get a look at Chekov (Anton Yelchin) as Chief Engineer but he plays it as knowing about engineering but still doesn’t have the experience to handle the job. Because most of Star Trek deals with space and you need a ship to do that, you also need an engineer. Of all the engineers I have seen, the best (to me) will always be Scotty (James Doohan). He knew what his ship could do and how to get her to do it. So if you have a Starship then get Scotty to help and you will be exploring the galaxy in no time. (http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/) Thoughts by others: Montgomery (Scotty) Scott (TOS) is known as the ship’s miracle worker. He is the Enterprise’s Chief Engineer. There's no one you'd rather have at the controls of the transporter when you're ready to beam up from a mission. Geordi LA Forge (TNG) is blind (from birth) but uses a VISOR (Visual Instrument Sensory Organ Replacement) to see. In other words, a sightless man is placed in the position of piloting the ship. Apparently he is good at his job for he is soon promoted to Chief Engineer. Miles Edward O'Brien (DS9) may complain about the jury-rigged systems on DS9 but he loves the challenge. He transferred from the Enterprise D where he served for nearly six years. Since his transfer, he has been falsely accused, incarcerated, and tortured by several alien governments. His job may be a pain on DS9 but at least he has his wife Keiko, lovely daughter Molly and son Kirayoshi to help him cope. B'elanna Torres (Voyager) is half Klingon and half human. During her brief stint at Starfleet Academy, she excelled in the sciences but found herself at odds with her instructors and colleagues over almost every aspect of Starfleet life. She drops out in her second year and joins the Maquis Resistance where she meets Chakotay. After the Maquis were stranded in the Delta Quadrant Torres accompanied Chakotay to Voyager, where Janeway recognized her skills and rewarded her with the top slot in engineering. Charles (Trip) Tucker (Enterprise) is the third senior officer on the Enterprise, after Archer and T'Pol. He's an ace engineer who's always up for the next challenge, whether it's upgrading the ships weapons systems or extracting a confession of affection from the tight lipped T'Pol. – Phillip Mangina Trip Tucker, he could rewire a warp core with duct tape? Ha! – John Anderson USS Hephaestus
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As to engineers over the years, nothing beats the broad Scottish Smile of Montgomery Scott exclaiming "There be whales!" That moment of exhilaration may be a huge reason why my favorite Star Trek movie to this day is (and I know I'm in a small group here) The Voyage Home. "Hello, computer!" Also because he represents my Scottish heritage and he portrays the best traits in a good military maintainer. He is unquestionably competent, yet honest, loyal, and trustworthy regardless the cost, even including his own nephew. – James Davis I love Scotty. I think it is because I love the Original series the best. Geordi La Forge is second and Miles O' Brien is third. The reason I like La Forge is simple: I like the character as a person. It is really the same for O' Brien but I think O' Brien has a funny side. – Matt Boyd.
The Captain’s Top 10 Where the Captain Eats 1. Brixx Wood Fire Pizza, Hoover, AL – Pizza 2. Mugshots Grill & Bar, Vestavia Hills, AL – Burgers 3. Montgomery Inn, Cincinnati, OH – BBQ Ribs 4. San Antonio Grill, Helena, AL – Mexican 5. Joe’s Italian, Alabaster, AL – Italian 6. Liberty Tree Tavern, Orlando, FL (Magic Kingdom) – Colonial Fair 7. Biergarten Restaurant, Orlando, FL (Epcot) – German 8. Zoe’s Kitchen, Helena, AL – Chinese 9. Pie Five, Hoover, AL – Pizza (less expensive than Brixx but almost as good) 10. Skyline Chili, Various places in Ohio – Chili and Hot Dogs Couple of these may be a chain but except for Skyline Chili I recommend the ones where I list a certain city.
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Race to Kentucky for IC 2016 By Vice Admiral Lucy Ferron Franck Fun fact: 95% of the world’s bourbon supply comes from Kentucky! The IC 2016 Committee invites everyone to attend International Conference in Louisville, KY, on August 12-14. There will be plenty of fun, festivities, and informational panels for first-timers and veteran attendees alike. In the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, Louisville is home to the famous Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Kentucky bourbon producers, Louisville Sluggers production (which has a museum), and the Muhammad Ali Museum to name a few of the sites. It is also the home of the Hot Brown Sandwich. I can’t wait to try a Hot Brown after reading the description: an open-faced turkey, cheese and bacon sandwich with Mornay sauce. The theme for IC 2016 is “Trekkin’ II: Horsing around on the Ohio!” We’ll be racing to the future as we take you out to the holodeck and explore NASA and celebrate Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary. The conference hotel is the Crowne Plaza Airport Louisville. The hotel has plenty of roomy rooms to host all meetings, panels, merchandise dealers, and fun times. We will be having all the traditional activities such as Opening Ceremonies and Awards, General Session, Ask the Brass, Charity Auction, Music and Dance, Marine Mess and Saturday night banquet. Some unique concurrent sessions/panels are being planned, such as The Star Trek Barkeep, Propmaking 101, Star Trek Celebrations, Sports around the Federation, Star Trek and Religion, Making Prostheses, STARFLEET Special Ops, the National Space Society and more. Start making your plans now to join us! Rooms at the Crowne Plaza Airport Louisville are $102.00 per night plus state and local tax. Reservationists are standing by at 1-888-233-9527 (be sure to mention you are with STARFLEET International Conference.) The registration fee is $35 for adults (up to Aug. 5th) and registration for children 12 and under is $5.00 regardless of time of registration. The Marine Mess Friday night and the IC Banquet Saturday night are $38.50 each. All the information you need is on the IC website: www.ic2016.com. The auction Saturday night will benefit the Space Camp Scholarship Fund and STARFLEET Scholarships. Auction donations are always appreciated so check through your stuff and see what you can part with for two good causes. As Programming Chair, I am still taking volunteers for panels so contact me at franck.lucyferron@yahoo.com if you would like to present. Lay in supplies, file your flight plan, fire up the shuttle thrusters or head to the transporter pad to join the celebration at IC 2016 in August! We would love to hear from you about your plans or any questions you may have. On Facebook, look for us at SFI IC 2016.
For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled. – Richard P. Feynman USS Hephaestus
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Quotable Quotes Scotty: I cannae change the laws of physics! I've got to have thirty minutes! – TOS: The Naked Time, S1E06
Chief O'Brien: Are you nearly finished? I believe you've poked into every orifice in my body - and created a few new ones! – DS9: Whispers, S2E14
[Tucker has lit a candle] Lt. Reed: D'you really think that's gonna provide any heat? Commander Tucker: The bourbon will provide the heat. The candle's just for mood. – ENT: Shuttlepod One, S1E16 [Geordi to Hannah; regarding the settlement's decision to remove all disabilities from their offspring] La Forge: Who gave them the right to decide whether or not I should be here? Whether or not I might have something to contribute? – TNG: Masterpiece Society, S5E13 [on her Klingon heritage] B'Elanna Torres: I inherited the forehead and the bad attitude - that's it. VOY: Barge of the Dead, S6E03 USS Hephaestus
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While on an Away Mission By Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller Recap: The Hephaestus crew is orbiting Kronos trying to keep peace between the Romulans and the Klingons over misinformation provided by the Jem’Hadar and a Vorta. While conferring with the Klingons on what they know, Mike discovers that a dead Romulan is part of a science team that consulted with the Klingons on why Praxis exploded. Mike believes that the Romulan scientist is a Founder since that is the only way this particular Romulan could be on the team. ***** After Mike revealed that Telok, the Romulan scientist, was a Founder, I looked at Martok and then back to Mike. “This explains how the Jem’Hadar and that Vorta are here. Them going rogue after the Founders’ defeat is just a story to get them on the Romulan side. But how can we convince the Romulans they are being duped by a Founder?” I paused then turned and asked Mike, “Do you have access to the classified reports on the science vessel and would we be able to show them to the Romulans?” Mike brushed the hair out of his eyes and thought for a moment. “Yes, I have access and they could be shared with the Romulans since the Dominion War made most of the information they collected out of date. The problem is I don’t think the Romulans will believe it.” Martok snarled, “Of course they won’t because the Romulans dogs have no Honor.” I had to stifle a laugh at this since I knew the Klingons trusted the Romulans about as much as the Romulans trusted the Klingons. “I will look at the reports,” I replied,” and see if we can get the Romulans dogs to lay down.” Mike and I beamed back to the Hephaestus and I called my 1st Officer, Phillip, to bring him up to speed. As we sat in the conference room looking over the classified report, Phillip started to have a funny look on his face. “Spit it out Phillip. If you have an idea let’s get it out in the open because it looks like we are out of options.” Phillip grimaced again, “I think I have something in my quarters that is going to help.” I looked at Phillip, “What in the mountain of Tribbles could you have in your quarters that would help in this situation?” Phillip looked away, “A Romulan ship data recorder.” U I censored my first three thoughts because as CO I have to be above those comments, “Where in the universe did you get a Romulan ship data recorder? Never mind. Don’t tell me. Section 31. Phillip if you weren’t such a good 1st Officer I would bust you clear down to crewman for dealing with that group. Did Section 31 tell you anything about the data recorder?” Phillip shrugged his shoulders, ”No, just… only use it if I have too” After reviewing the Romulan ship data recorder to make sure that Section 31 had not tampered with it, Mike and I thought we had enough evidence to prove to the Romulans that they had a Founder traitor that was playing them. Mike called Vobok and we set up a meeting to discuss what was going on. Mike also made sure that the Vorta was going to be there as well. (Thanks Phillip for your suggetion about using Section 31.)
Children are a lot stronger than you think. As long as they know you love them, they can handle just about anything life throws at ‘em, you know. – Geordi, TNG: Imaginary Friend, S5E22 USS Hephaestus
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Reviews Books The Good That Men Do By Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin A review by LTJG James Davis The Enterprise Engineer Returns. For those of us that loved the idea of Enterprise but mourned its last season, we have but to turn to the Star Trek Pocket Books Enterprise series to relive adventures with some of our favorite characters from the earliest days of the Federation. But what do you do when one of those beloved characters has sacrificed his life to save his captain? Never fear, as Andy Mangels and Michael A. Martin (the team that brought us 22 Star Trek novels including Kobayashi Maru, Section 31: Rogue, and two entries into Starfleet Corps of Engineers) weave an elegantly crafted revelation of “newly unclassified” documents telling the real story of what happened to Commander Charles “Trip” Tucker all those years ago. Imagine yourself in the bayous of Louisiana in the early 25th century, soaked from a gulf storm and stepping onto the porch of none other than Jake Sisko reuniting with his old childhood friend Nog. It seems they have much catching up to do, but there’s more at play… A mystery looms in a crystalline isolinear chip that seems to reveal the truth behind the events of 2161 that have been covered up by Section 31. Perhaps no one tells the intrigue of the book better than Nog himself when he entices Jake saying, “This story involves hew-mons, Andorians, Vulcans, Denobulans, and Romulans. It has kidnappings, assassination, slavery, death, resurrection, and cover-ups. And it may just change everything we know – or everything we’ve been told – about the founding of the Federation itself.” Nog’s data chip doesn’t disappoint, as it reveals a series of well-realized dramas across a half-dozen worlds, satisfyingly ranging from battle scenes between pacifist Aenar and hulking Orions to somber, diplomatic funeral processions. Favorite characters come into play like T’Pol, Archer, Mayweather, Shran, Valdore, Soval, and even Odo (No, not Odo-Odo, but cat-Odo!). All this to look forward to, and I haven’t yet mentioned the Romulan tests of their first warp seven ship and fierce plan to dismember the five-race Coalition of Planets! Within the first ten pages I was personally hooked into the narrative and had caught myself laughing out loud more than a couple times. The Good That Men Do is, without any spoilers, an excellently crafted tale that brings us a satisfying resolution to our 22nd century engineer’s story while saving the fledgling Federation in the process. The story manages to function without seeming contrived, although you may have to slog through a bit of depressing scene-setting to break through to the action that lies ahead. Overall I give Trip’s declassified tale four combadges out of five for excitement, prose, and satisfaction. It’ll put a smile on any Enterprise fan’s face. Rate:AAAAa
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Beta Test – Book Zero in the Mark IV Anna Series By Danny B. McGuire (Self Published) A review by Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller I met Danny B. McGuire at Magic City Con. I was interested in his books because of the discussions he gave at the convention about writing books. I am a fan of Robot literature so was looking forward to his take on the subject. I was not prepared to be so captivated reading his book: not only his great writing style but his knowledge of the Science Fiction and Mystery genres. This is his first book in The Mark IV Anna Series. So far he has written three books and plans at least two more. Anna is an Android which is the first of its kind in infiltration spy units. Mr. McGuire gives a riveting story of Anna from the time she comes online and through her learning experiences for infiltration into human society. He writes mostly from Anna’s perspective which gives the reader insights as to how she functions and the problems she has to deal with. By doing this the reader is drawn into the story to such a level that it is hard to pull away because you feel as if you stop reading, the story will go on without you. Mr. McGuire does tip his hat to several writers that have gone on before him. He deals well with Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics paying service to them without actually using them. He also gives a nod to Ian Fleming’s James Bond’s contribution to the spy thriller genre. Even though it is not mentioned, I see nods to Robert Heinlein’s H.O.L.M.E.S computer “Mike” from the book The Moon is a Harsh Mistress and to “Data” from Star Trek: The Next Generation. I could mention more inspirations but that would spoil their contributions to the book. Part of Mr. McGuire’s style is to add humor and personal interactions between the characters that make them more lifelike. Not only will you like certain characters and hate others but he gives you motivations for your feelings that will surprise you in the end because you did not expect them. The twists that Mr. McGuire throws in give you reasons to change your feelings for the characters from one chapter to the next which also motivates you to keep turning the page. If you like robot/android stories, mysteries, or spy novels I think you will like this book. Also, Mr. McGuire added enough humor to take the edge off the darker parts but not so much as to make it a comedy piece. You might have to buy two copies so you can put it with your science fiction books as well as your mysteries. (PS. The language can be a little salty at times.) Rate:AAAAA
Books in The Mark IV Anna Series: Beta Test, No Escape, and Crash
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Dream Jumper - Graphic Novel #1 A review by Shirley A. Burton I like to read comic books, but not really graphic novels. That is, until Greg Grunberg (yes, that actor who played Matt Parkman in Heroes and Snap Wexley in the most recent Star Wars movie) wrote his first one called Dream Jumper. With Lucas Turnbloom doing the artwork, this story may appear more for kids and teens, but this is fun for all ages. It's the story of a boy named Ben who has the unique ability to go into other people's dreams. He has to use this power to save other kids who have fallen into a deep sleep and won't wake up. When he goes into a sleep clinic for a sleep study, he enters the dream realm where he must start utilizing his powers and save the other kids. With the power of a unique stone, he discovers his true power and understands what he has to do to keep the dreams of others safe. I've always liked Greg Grunberg, and this being his first graphic novel, I thought the story was well thought out, since it's based on the dreams of his son Ben. I tweeted Greg and told him to "bring on Dream Jumper #2! I am LOVING this story!" He actually tweeted me back, thanking me for loving his work. Lucas Turnbloom also replied by saying he's working on #2 now. Interested in this graphic novel? Check around your local bookstores or comic book shops. If all else fails, you can order it through amazon.com, too. Rate:AAAAA
Movies RiffTrax Reunion Show Review by: Shirley A. Burton RiffTrax was celebrating two milestones: its 20th show and ten years in existence. Thanks to a very successful Kickstarter campaign (of which I was proud to contribute), the ULTIMATE event took place as Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett (RiffTrax founders and MST3K cast members) reunited with fellow MST3K cast members Joel Hodgson, Mary Jo Pehl, Bridget Nelson (Mike's wife), Frank Conniff, and Trace Beaulieu, along with new host of the revived MST3K, Jonah Ray. The team riffed several shorts, such as A Word to the Wives, a short which actually features Darren McGavin (Kolchak, the Night Stalker himself) riffed by Bridget and Mary Jo, More Dates for Kay by Frank and Trace; Shake Hands with Danger, a classic Caterpillar equipment video riffed by Mike, Kevin, and Bill; and then the craziest videos to end the evening: Stamp Day for Superman (with George Reeves) and Corn is Grass riffed by all nine cast members. It was truly a night to remember for fans of MST3K, and I would definitely give the laugh-fest a complete 5 out of 5 for making my stomach hurt from all the laughing I did. If you missed it, there is one more chance coming on July 12th. Check fathomevents.com for details and see if your theater is playing it. Also, the RiffTrax team will provide crazy commentary to the Japanese monster classic Mothra on August 18th. I personally will be looking forward to that one! Rate:AAAAA USS Hephaestus
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DVDs Thunderbirds Review by Shirley A. Burton This isn't what you think. It's the culmination of the United Kingdom's most successful Kickstarter campaign which started last year. The goal was to make just one of three brand new Thunderbirds episodes using the exclusive mini-albums which were never made into episodes in 1965. In addition, there would be the use of the original Supermarionation techniques with the sophisticated marionette puppets. The end result: The THREE episodes were created, and only those who contributed to the Kickstarter campaign were able to get their hands on the DVD or Blu-Ray of the newly created episodes. I was extremely excited to get my DVD along with photo book and three CDs which had the actual mini-album episodes. Introducing Thunderbirds did just that: It was basically a prequel to the 1960s series where Jeff Tracy introduces Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward and her butler/chaffeur Parker to the amazing Thunderbirds machines. U The Abominable Snowman added some new footage starting with a fire at MEDDINGS Uranium (an obvious homage to the lake Derek Meddings who did the special effects in the original series), but then the rest was just like the mini-album, including the Hood (the Thunderbirds' arch enemy) in combat with International Rescue. Finally, The Stately Homes Robberies (it's spelled correctly) has Lady Penelope and Parker having to stop a pair of thieves from stealing the British Crown Jewels in the name of their families. Gordon Tracy in Thunderbird 4 has to come to their rescue when the thieves plant a bomb in the Tower of London. As a contributor to this campaign, I was excited enough if only one episode got made. Instead, all three were done, and I was impressed overall with the seamless way they looked like they were made in 1965. Sadly, Sylvia Anderson had passed away in April before the results could be seen, but I think she would be so proud to know the next generation now knows about the classic version of Thunderbirds. Rate:AAAAA
Did I miss something? You have an interesting movie or TV show you would like to review or be reviewed? Then send me your suggestions and articles to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. – Albert Einstein
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Star Trek News & More CBS Announces Guidelines for Fan Films Because of the lawsuit against Axanar project, CBS/Paramount have given a set of Guidelines for what would constitute a fan film. CBS/Paramount says they will not be policing fan films but if a fan film strays to far from the guidelines then CBS may take action. The guidelines have been met with mixed reviews. Some people believe they are what was needed along where others feel that CBS over steped their authority. One fan film group Renegades has droped all Star Trek references from their upcoming film The Requiem. Renegades producer said that going forward they will be a separate identity from Star Trek. The lawsuit against Axanar Project is still ongoing but CBS/Paramount believe they will be able to come to some kind of settlement. It may not be until the end of the year as several issues still have to be addressed before both parties are satisfied. CBS is hoping with these guidelines that not only can fan films still be made but also their new series will not be harmed by the fan films as well. If you like to read the guidelines you can see them at: http://www.startrek.com/fan-films. (www.startrek.com, http://renegades.show/home/)
Studio model of TOS Enterprise back on display The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has been the home of the original studio model Star Trek TOS Enterprise since it was donated by Paramount in 1974. It has been displayed in different locations as the museum changed over the years. It was last seen in a display case in the downstairs gift shop. The Smithsonian decided to give it a new home in the museum when plans for redesigning the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall was being done. In September 2014 they took the model off display so that a team of conservationists could look the model over and restore it to the glory it once was when it was a star on the Star Trek television show. After almost 2 years of pains-taking work to make it look like it did in the show and so that generations to come could see it, the model was put back on display on July 1st at the celebration for the reopening of the Boeing Milestones of Flight. Features of the new display include State of the art climate control case, LED lights replacing the old lights that will come on at different times during the day (11AM, 1PM & 3PM) and an interactive touchscreen attached to the case allowing visitors to learn more about the model, Star Trek, and the Museum’s long interest in imagined spaceflight. The display not only gives you a view of the camera ready starboard side but you also can walk around and see the less decorated port side where the wires for the lights and motors can be seen. USS Hephaestus
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As a Star Trek fan I am grateful to the Smithsonian for taking care of the Enterprise and giving her a new home where we can enjoy her in all her glory. (www.startrek.com)
Star Trek Postage Stamp release United States Postal Service has finally given a release date for the long awaited 50th Anniversary postage Stamps. They will be release on September 2, 2016 at Star Trek: Mission New York convention. If you like, you can preorder them from usps.com at the beginning of August and they will be delivered after the September 2nd releases date. (www.treknews.net)
Never Forget… Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros -June 13, 2016, age 76 Mr. Meszaros was an actor best known for being ALF when the show needed the character Alf to walk around the set. He also was on TV shows Dear John and H.R. Pufnstuf. He also had parts in Look Who’s Talking and Big Top Pee-wee. He died after falling into a coma. Ronnie Claire Edwards - 14 June 2016; age 83 Ms. Edwards is known to Star Trek community as Talur in the TNG: Thine own Self. She is better known as Corabeth Walton Godsey on The Waltons. She died in her sleep. Anton Viktorovich Yelchin - 19 June 2016; age 27 Mr. Yelchin played Chekhov in the JJ Abrams Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek into Darkness. He will also be seen in Star Trek Beyond. He died when his car rolled back crushing him between it and his Mailbox/Security fence. Noel Neill - July 4th, 2016; age 95 Ms. Neill is best known as Lois Lane to George Reeves’ Superman in The Adventures of Superman (1953-1958). The truth is that she was Lois Lane before Mr. Reeves was Superman. She played Lois opposite Kirk Alyn in the Columbia Picture Serials Superman (1948) and Atom Man vs. Superman (1950). She also did cameos in Superman (1978), Superman Returns (2006) and in the TV series Superboy (1991). Now when we look to the sky we not only be looking for Superman but Lois Lane as well.
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. – Thomas A. Edison USS Hephaestus
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Ship’s Log Ships Log June 11, 2016 – Social The June social was great fun. We discussed the upcoming events in July and August. We also watched Star Trek: The Next Generation on the BBC. We had Pizza for a small donation. A Birthday Cookie for Bren Tiner and other June Birthdays. We also discussed the Magic City Con. Sue Ellen Newell Mohney and MarkAdam Miller got into a heated discussion over if we should be rooting for Riker in the episode Peak Performance. MarkAdam Miller was taking the stance that Riker was the underdog in the fight and Sue Ellen Newell Mohney was of the opinion that Riker was never an underdog. Word to the wise… do not defend Riker in front of Sue Ellen Newell Mohney! (LOL) Attendance: 10 people June 23, 2016 – Exploring Trek We held our Exploring Trek panel at the local Comic Shop (Kingdom Comics) to introduce people to Star Trek, STARFLEET and the Hephaestus. The panel discussed all the Tribble episodes: TOS: Trouble with Tribbles, Animated: More Tribble, More Troubles and DS9: Trials and Tribble-ations. The discussion went very well. We also had several Tribbles visit us. Next Month (July 28) we are discussing TNG: The Measure of a Man. Attendance: 6 people (9 if you count the Tribbles) Captain’s Personal Log June-18, 2016 – Kingdom Comics I helped out Wonder Woman (Sally Johnson Morriss) at Kingdom Comics to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Sally was selected as Woman of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society because of the money she raised at Kingdom Comics and other functions. June 25, 2016 –Potemkin Pictures I and 2nd Officer Brenda Miller went to the Potemkin Pictures Open House. Two of the studio’s actors who are members of our crew, Ensign 1st Class Donald Arnold and Renda Carr assisted the owner during the tour. It was interesting to see how much they can do with the little space they have. The studio had a Klingon Bridge, Romulan Bridge, Sickbay, Crew quarters, Officer Lounge, Turbolift, a Transporter room and Federation Bridge which is able to be set up as 3 different bridges. The facility also included make-up and wardrobe areas. Attendance: 4 Hephaestus People Ambassador Shirley Burton’s Personal Log I was inducted into the National Technical Honor Society earlier this June. I'm going for a Bachelor's in Information Technology at South University, Montgomery, AL. Tribble Personal Log Clrrrr, Clrrrr, Clrrrr. (Translation: They put us on display and didn’t even feed us!) (If you have any news or accomplishments you would like to share with the group please email them to me at: cohephaestus@bellsouth.net. Also your personal updates can give your Captain added info to help get you recognition and awards at Summit for your accomplishments). USS Hephaestus
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Crew Happenings
Wonder Woman (Sally Johnson Morriss) at Kingdom Comics to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
MarkAdam with BB8
Beam me up Scotty! USS Hephaestus
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Exploring Trek The June Exploring Trek discussed the Tribble episodes: TOS: Trouble with Tribbles, Animated: More Tribble, More Troubles and DS9: Trials and Tribble-ations. Since we were discussing three episodes the discussion of singling out certain characters was curtailed so as not to run over the hour and half time period we have set for the discussion. Several points that were discussed were: 1. How producers of the series didn’t care for the Trouble with Tribble episode and felt it was not a true Star Trek show even though it is a favorite with the fans. U 2. How much they packed in the Animated episode More Tribble, More Troubles. 3. How DS9: Trials and Tribble-ations became the tribute show for DS9 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Trek. Also for add fun three tribbles were in attendance during the discussion. No one fed them. Follow up questions for the discussion: 1. Discuss the comedy differences between The Trouble with Tribbles and A Piece of the Action 2. Discuss the comedy differences between The Trouble with Tribbles and TNG: The Outrageous Okana The next Exploring Trek is July 28th at Kingdom Comics. We will be discussing TNG:The Measure of a Man. Snacks and drink will be provided. If there is an episode or topic you would like to explore please email me with your suggestions. You can email me your thoughts on these questions at cohephaestus@bellsouth.net.
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Area Conventions & Exhibits For additional Cons please go to http://www.southernfan.com/calendar.htm
August August, 14, 2016 - The Atlanta Comic Convention, Marriott Hotel-Century Center, Atlanta, GA http://www.atlantacomicconvention.com/ Four times a year we proudly feature a mix of comic book and collectible dealers from around the region, plus a selection of special guests from the world of television, movies, and independent comics. August 20-21 - Pensacola Comic Con, Pensacola Interstate Fair, Pensacola, FL http://www.pensacolacomiccon.com/ Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con™) for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Costuming, Fandom, Indie Films, Artists, Celebrity Guests, Comic Books, Video Gaming, Pop Culture, Voice Actors, Renaissance, Cosplay, Steampunk, Theater, Performing, Writers, Literature, Publishing, Arts, Mystery, Crafts, Collecting, Model Construction, Film Making, Paranormal, Vendors, Reality TV, and more! Guest include Tim Russ, Corbin Bernsen, William Katt, and Zach Galligan.
September September 2-5, 2016 - Dragon Con, Various Hotels, Atlanta, GA http://www.dragoncon.org/ The Largest Multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe! Guest: William Shatner, Karl Urban, Jim Butcher, and Richard Hatch.
October October 2016 - Alabama Phoenix Festival, Birmingham, AL Stay tuned for more information October 14-16, 2016 - Con*Stellation, Four Points by Sheraton, Huntsville Airport, Huntsville, AL http://www.con-stellation.org/ Con†Stellation (or Con*Stellation) is an annual, fan-run, general-interest science fiction & fantasy convention sponsored by NASFA—the North Alabama Science Fiction Association. Guest: Jody Lynn Nye and Stephanie Osborn October 15-16, 2016 - Fal-Con III, University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL http://www.falconvention.net/ Fal-Con is a 2-day anime and gaming convention located at the University of Montevallo. October 22-23, 2016 - Rocket City Nerd Con, Downtown Huntsville Library – Huntsville, AL http://hmcpl.org/rocketcitynerdcon/ Rocket City Nerd Con is an annual convention held at the Downtown Library in Huntsville, AL. The goal of RCNC is to celebrate all things nerdy!
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November November 4-6, 2016 - CONjuration, Marriott Century Center- Atlanta GA http://www.conjurationcon.com/ Want to spend a weekend with a community of like-minded people with a passion for magic and magical fantasy? If you love Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings/Hobbit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once Upon a Time, or anything that includes magic, then you can be a part of it all at CONjuration! Join us for interactive programming, panels/discussions, or just to be entertained!
Local Attractions Alabama Theater – Birmingham, AL - http://alabamatheatre.com July 15 - The Goonies July 17 – The Wizard of Oz Birmingham Zoo – Birmingham, AL - https://www.birminghamzoo.com/ March 19- July 31, 2016 - Dino Discovery – They’re Back! Dinosaurs are returning to the Birmingham Zoo! Don’t miss the Zoo’s newest exhibit, back from extinction, Dino Discovery – They’re Back! This limited-time exhibit features life-sized, North Americanative animatronic dinosaurs at heights of nearly 20 feet, weighing almost 7 tons and measuring 85 feet in length! Take an expedition down a trail filled with magnificent creatures that once roamed the earth over 160 million years ago at Dino Discovery – They’re Back! Hurry, this exhibit goes extinct July 31! McWane Center – Birmingham, AL - http://www.mcwane.org/ May14- September 5 – Hall of Heroes Learn the circumstances that create superheroes, discover the ideals that heroes uphold, and push boundaries as to what it truly means to be heroic in the Hall of Heroes! Starting your journey in the ‘Identification Station’ guests will learn about, and get sorted into, one of the five disciplines that are the basis for all super powers: ‘Powers of the Body’, ‘Powers of the Mind,’ ‘Mastery,’ ‘Gadgets,’ and the ‘Elements.’ These five powers are reflected throughout the exhibit where guests can explore, learn and test their skills at the many interactive stations to find out what discipline of Superhero they excel in. The exhibit features a half scale replica of the 1960’s Barris Kustoms’ Batmobile and various other movie props, replicas and rare artifacts from past and present major motion pictures and television shows. Interactive display cases will take guests through a history of heroes and how people relate to them, from the ‘Radio’ to the ‘Pop Culture’ display that talks about everything from blockbuster films, to large-scale comic conventions. The Hall of Heroes exhibit, where you can “Discover Your Superpowers!” Southern Museum of Flight – Birmingham, AL - http://www.southernmuseumofflight.org/ U.S. Space and Rocket Center – Huntsville, AL - http://rocketcenter.com / May 14- July 25, 2016 – Summer Smart Play The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is ready for a summer of fun with the opening of its newest exhibit, “Summer Smart Play!” Try out a working storm shelter equipped with hands-on safety games, experience USS Hephaestus
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the shaking and sounds created by earthquakes and generate electricity to produce light with your own pedal power! In addition, see the Rocket Center’s brand new Magic Planet® interactive, sphere-shaped display that allows guests to see hurricanes in motion, airplanes navigate the globe and how the Earth’s climate works. Every Thursday through October 20 – Biergarten Visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Saturn V Hall in the Davidson Center for Space Exploration* every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. beginning March 10, 2016, and each Thursday night thereafter through October 20, for the German Biergarten, featuring authentic German cuisine. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with imported and domestic beers and delicious wines from the German region. It’s family friendly and leashed dogs are welcome, rain or shine! Admission is free, and food and beverages are available for purchase. To support our local community, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is featuring a nonprofit organization each week, and a portion of food sales that evening will be donated to the organization. Local 501(c)3 charities can click here to submit to the committee for review and consideration as a charitable recipient.
STARFLEET Academy By Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller It looks like Brenda Miller has someone challenging her lead at getting Academy courses done this year. James Davis has been working on his academy courses and has completed 7 courses for the month of June (Brenda only completed 5 courses). James has a total of 36 courses done which means he is 14 courses away from his first Boothby (Bronze). He still has a ways to go to catch up to Brenda who has 46 course done and is only 4 courses away from her first Boothby. When it comes to Boothbys, they both have a ways to go to catch up to Donald Arnold who has 4 Boothbys (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Latinum). Boothby is a STARFLEET Academy award awarded each time you complete 50 courses. There are 54 Boothbys with the top being the Breen Star given to anyone who completes 2700 courses. That is a lot of studying! Anyone can take STARFLEET Academy courses. It is a perk of being a member of STARFLEET. So take a look at the STARFLEET Academy course catalog and “learn things.” * To take any STARFLEET Academy course go to http://acad.sfi.org/ Let’s get studying… Have fun! Live Long and Prosper! * “Learn things” – Dwayne Pride (Scott Bakula) from NCIS: New Orleans
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STARFLEET Marine Corps We wish to congratulate Brigadier General Roy Green Jr. for receiving the Good Conduct Medal. Make sure to congratulate him at the social. Way to go Roy! Our Marines are headed up by Lt. General Neil Yawn. The Marines are part of STARFLEET but are for those who want a more military aspect to STARFLEET. There are two categories of Marines: Active which means all ranks will be Marine ranks, and Reserve which means you stay primarily STARFLEET and only use Marine ranks when doing marine activities. If you are interested or have questions about the Marines, then contact Lt. General Neil Yawn at the654msgwho@aol.com. Also check out the Marine Academy for some interesting courses to take to help you achieve your Boothby Awards.
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STARFLEET Renewal Reminders Hicks family Lindsay Miller Family Tiner Youngblood-Yawn Arnold Potts Family Mohney Family Mangina Holsey Green Davis
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Away Team and Activity Schedule Date July 2, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 15, 2016 July 23, 2016 July 28, 2016 Aug 6, 2016 Aug 12-14, 2016 Aug 19, 2016 Aug 20, 2016 Aug 25, 2016 Sept 3, 2016 Sept 10, 2016 Sept 16, 2016 Sept 22, 2016 Oct 1, 2016 Oct 8, 2016 Oct 14, 2016 Oct 27, 2016
Event/Time Anvil Deadline Captain’s Cookout – 2 pm Poker – 7 pm Star Trek Beyond Premier Exploring Trek – 7pm Anvil Deadline IC 2016 Poker – 7 pm Social – 7 pm Exploring Trek – 7 pm Anvil Deadline Social – 7 pm Poker – 7 pm Exploring Trek – 7pm Anvil Deadline Social – 7 pm Poker – 7 pm Exploring Trek – 7pm
Location cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Pete Mohney’s House Pete Mohney’s House Summit Theater in the afternoon Kingdom Comics cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Louisville, KY MarkAdam Miller’s House Pete Mohney’s House (date change) Kingdom Comics cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Pete Mohney’s House Pete Mohney’s House Kingdom Comics cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Pete Mohney’s House Mike Burtyk’s House Kingdom Comics
ALL EVENTS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE REFER TO THIS SECTION FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION
Recommendations By Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller Some good twists on the familiar game.
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Challenge Contest Name the Episode Challenge Mike Burtyk took the Gold again in Name the Episode Contest. There were 10 scenes from Earth-like episodes and you had to name the episode. Mike answered the most right with 10 out of the possible 10. Mike will have another $5 to add to what he won last month to spend at Amazon.com. Good job Mike. This month is Name the Engineer. We are going to give you a picture of an Engineer. You will have to name the Engineer, the actor/actress who played them and the episode they were in. Some of the Engineers may not be from Star Trek. If it is not a Star Trek Engineer, then you will need to name the show or movie in place of naming the episode: 10 points for the Engineers name, 10 points for the actor/actress and 10 points for episode/show/movie it is from for a total of 30 points. The person who gets the most points will win $5 Amazon.com Gift Card. In cases of a tie the first person to get it in will win. Email your answers to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net or IM me on Facebook at MarkAdam Miller. Good luck.
Hunt for the Icon Did you find the five Icons last month? Last month’s Icon was five Starships {. If you did not find them all they were: 1. Pg 2, The Planet is Earth Like, end of 3rd paragraph 2. Pg 3, Race to Kentucky, end of 2nd paragraph 3. Pg 5, While on Away Mission. end of 4th paragraph 4. Pg 15, Challenge Contest, end of paragraph 5. Pg 18, near the bottom of the page, to the right of Carly Strickland Art There was a stray } in last month’s Anvil. Did anyone catch it. It was on Pg.18, near the bottom, to the left of Carly Strickland Art. (HA! HA!) I hope you found them all. This Month five Klingon ships U are hidden in the Anvil. The five doesn’t include the example above. When you find them, send me an email and the first one who sends me the right answers will be given credit in the newsletter and in the Facebook Group.
Name the Episode Answers TOS: Miri, S1E11
TOS: The Paradise Syndrome, S3E3
TOS: This Side of Paradise, S1E25
TOS: Assignment: Earth, S2E26
TOS: The Apple, S2E9
TOS: A Piece of the Action, S2E20
TOS: A Private Little War, S2E16
TOS: Bread and Circuses, S2E14
TOS: Spectre of the Gun, S3E1
TOS: The Return of the Archons, S1E22
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Do you know this Alien - Answer (pg. 9) Geral, an Annari (VOY: Nightingale, S7E08) – played by Paul F. O’Brien
Feedback – Your essay on earth-like is great. There are good examples and explanation is well done. – Picture with Garden of Eden confused me. You say McCoy, but he isn't in the picture??? – Layout is much better. I feel that it runs more smoothly and logical. — John Miller (father of CO) Great issue Captain! — Matt Boyd Does the anvil cover stuff that you are interested in? Did you disagree with a review or point of view in one the articles? Did we miss some news article that you think should have been covered? The staff is looking for your feedback so that we are sending out something that you are interested in. Send your feedback to: cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Reviewers: Books Movies Games Conventions
Looking for the following people to help with the Anvil: Reporters for the Following: Star Wars News Dr. Who News Firefly News NASA News Latest Sci-Fi/Fantasy books coming out
Convention Scouts: Someone to find conventions in a 2 3 hr driving distance of Birmingham. Write a short synopsis and give possible websites
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U.S.S. Potemkin - NCC-1711 Set a few years after Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country, this exciting fan film series takes place aboard the starship Potemkin, an up-rated Constitution III-class heavy cruiser. It's on a five-year mission of exploration in deep space where its crew encounters strange new worlds while seeking out new life forms and new civilizations. The Potemkin is an older ship, one of the original twelve. She's been refitted a few times, but she's one of the last of her kind. Its captain, a forty-year veteran of Starfleet, has a unique crew, mostly comprised of inexperienced officers, the occasional cast off from another ship, and a feisty chief medical officer. U Visit our website: www.projectpotemkin.com DISCLAIMER: This production is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with CBS Studios, Inc. or the Star Trek franchise. The Star Trek properties are owned by CBS Studios, Inc. This website and our fan film series were created out of our love for Star Trek in all its forms, and they are not intended to infringe upon any established Star Trek copyrights.
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USS HEPHAESTUS COMMAND STRUCTURE
Command Staff
Executive Committee
MarkAdam Miller, Fleet Captain – Commanding Officer Phillip Mangina, Lt – 1st Officer Brenda Miller, Lt Cmdr – 2nd Officer
Sue Ellen Mohney, Captain Denby Potts, Rear Admiral Danny Potts, Admiral
Sciences
Navigation
Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Archaeology and Anthropology
Pete Mohney, Admiral
Computer Sciences
Engineering
Danny Potts, Admiral
Flo Hurst, Commander
Communications
Security
Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr Pat Simmons, Lt Cmdr Donald Arnold, Ensign 1st Class
Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Chief of Security Intelligence Sandra Hosley, Lt JG Nicole Breanne Bentley, Ensign
Operations
Marines
Sue Ellen Mohney, Captain – Chief of Operations and Counselor Sheila Benton, Lt Col, SFMC – Stampede Coordinator Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr – Ship Administrative Assistant Lynnette Yawn, Lt – Ships Galley Officer
Neil Yawn, Lt General, SFMC Roy Green, Brigadier General, SFMC Sheila Benton, Lt Col, SFMC
Medical
Ambassadors
Sheila Benton, Lt Cmdr, – Chief Medical Officer, SFMD
Mike Burtyk Shirley Burton Dennis Evans, Fleet Captain (ret.)
Cadet Training
Unassigned Crew and Civilians
Katrina Mohney, Crewman Recruit Tara Mohney, Cadet 2nd Class Athena Youngblood, Cadet 1st Class Kimberly Davis, Cadet in Training
Pat Hicks, Fleet Captain Brenda Tiner, Crewmen 3rd Class Haley Youngblood, Crewmen Matthew Potts, Crewmen James Davis, Lt JG Gabrielle Davis, Civilian
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For More Information Contact: Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller 1204 Southwind Dr. Helena, Al 35080 cohephaestus@bellsouth.net
Lt. Phillip Mangina 3056 Fox Trail Fultondale, AL 35068 phillip3056@charter.net