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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Ready Room
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XO Briefing
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Ship’s Log
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Starfleet Marine Corps
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Starfleet Renewal Reminders
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Treasury Report
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Away Team and Activity Schedule
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Remembering Leonard Nimoy
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Star Trek News
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Captain’s Top 10
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Star Trek Fiction
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Name the Episode
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Reviews
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Name the Spaceship Answers
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While on an Away Mission
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Area Conventions & Exhibits
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Hunt for the Icon
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Command Structure
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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.
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The Anvil, Issue 282 is the monthly newsletter of the USS Hephaestus, NCC-2004, of Starfleet, The International Star Trek Fan Association. All terms and phrases from Star Trek are owned by Paramount Pictures Corporation, a division of Paramount Communications and all rights are reserved.
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F r o m t h e R ea d y R o o m Greeting from your Captain, I am dedicating this Anvil to Leonard Nimoy. Mr. Nimoy died Fed. 27. Mr. Nimoy was my first real hero since I was very young: first as Mr. Spock, then as the actor himself. I learned who Mr. Nimoy was from his book “I am not Spock.” The book gave me insight not only of the character Mr. Spock but the kind of man Mr. Nimoy was. One of my favorite memories is the “In Search of . . .” program that he hosted. It dealt with some of the mythical things like Big Foot and the Bermuda Triangle but it was a good show on how to look at things differently. Leonard Nimoy will be missed. He was 83. He lived up to his most famous quote “Live long and Prosper.” Mr. Nimoy had a long life and was very prosperous not only in money but in his many family and friends. I believe Nathan Fillion said it best:” I have and always shall be your Fan.” Ships business: If you have a review, article, story or some personal achievements you would like to share with your fellow crewmen please send them to the email below. Capt. MarkAdam Miller cohephaestus@bellsouth.net https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hephaestus2004/
XO Briefing Leonard Nimoy’s death saddened me. He truly was a Star Trek icon. He was the guest speaker at my very first convention in Atlanta quite a few years ago. That was a magical time for me for I was able to buy Star Trek stuff and meet Star Trek fans from other areas. And I was able to see and hear Spock. Yes, he will be missed. Now to ship business. First, congratulations to two crew members for receiving a promotion. Phillip Mangina, Jr. was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, and Donald Arnold was promoted to Ensign 3rd Class. Also, Congratulations to Donald Arnold for receiving his Latnium Boothby for finishing 200 Starfleet Academy courses. Way to go Donald! That’s all this month. See you next time. Pat Hicks booklady44@charter.net USS HEPHAESTUS
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Ship’s Log February 14, 2015 Monthly Social The social was great fun. Social was at Mohney's home. If you were not there you missed a good game of Dalmuti: 4 great, 1 regular and 1 uncalled revolution. Pete won and was hard to beat since he was Great Dalmuti for the first 4 rounds. Brenda came within 4 points of Pete but her luck changed and she ended up Great Peon in the last 2 rounds causing her to fall behind again. We also watched several Marvel animation films. Pop, chips, dip and cookies were
also available. Pizza was there for a small donation. Attendance: 12 People Personnel Updates: Ensign 3rd Class Donald Arnold has received his Latnium Boothby. He has finished 200 courses in the Starfleet Academy. Congratulations Donald! (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).
Starfleet Marine Corps Greetings, The 654th MSG is looking for members. There is a completely different set of Academy schools for those trying to get the Boothby awards. There is no pressure in joining. There are two categories: Active which means all ranks will be Marine ranks, and Reserve which means you stay primarily Fleet and only use Marine ranks when doing marine stuff. Contact Lt. General Neil Yawn, if you are interested or have questions. Looking to boost your Boothby Awards? The Starfleet Marines Academy may be your answer. Check out what SFMC Academy has for you. Lt. General Neil Yawn, OIC 1 BN, 2BDE, OIC 654 MSG
STARFLEET RENEWAL REMINDERS Potts Family Mohney Family Mangina Green Hicks family Lindsay
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Away Team and Activity Schedule DATE Mar. 7, 2015 Mar. 13, 2015 Mar 14, 2015 Mar. 27-29, 2015 April. 5, 2015 April. 10, 2015 April 11, 2015 May. 8, 2015 May. 15, 2015 May 16, 2015 June. 6, 2015 June. 12, 2015 Juen 13, 2015
EVENT/TIME Anvil Deadline Poker – 7 pm Social – 7 pm Region 2 Summit Anvil Deadline Poker – 7 pm Spring Cookout – 2 pm Anvil Deadline Poker – 7 pm Social – 7 pm Anvil Deadline Poker – 7 pm Social – 7 pm
LOCATION/ACTIVITY cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Miller’s House Mohney’s House LaPlaya Resort, Daytona Beach, FL
cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Mohney’s House Mohney’s House cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Burtyk’s House Mohney’s House cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Evens’s House Mohney’s House
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Remembering Leonard Nimoy
I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.
It is wit h sadness that I heard of Leonard Nimoy's death. I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring hours with him. He won't be forgotten.
- William Shatner
- Sir Patrick Stewart
LLAP RIP to the best First Officer. @TheRealNimoy The death of Leonard Nimoy is indeed an immense loss to us all. I only hope that during this difficult time we can all take comfort in the everlasting impact he has made. As Spock he portrayed the first Roddenberry character, an outsider who truly let us see ourselves. Leonard Nimoy’s talent allowed millions to learn more about who we are and who we want to be. I will always thank him for that.
- Jonathan Frakes
- Rod Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment and son of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry
Live Long and Prosper Peace and long life! Leonard/Spock
Rip
Commander Dean Brown
Today, the world lost a great man, and I lost a great friend. We return you now to the stars, Leonard. You taught us to "Live Long And Prosper," and you indeed did, friend. I shall miss you in so many, many ways
My heart is broken. I love you profoundly my dear friend. and I will miss you everyday. may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. - Zachary Quinto
- George Takei
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We stood on your shoulders, and wouldn’t have had a galaxy to explore if you hadn’t been there, first. Thank you, Leonard, Rest in peace.
RIP, Mr. Nimoy. You really did live long and prosper, and we were all the richer for it. - Jeri Ryan
– Wil Wheaton
The eulogies for Leonard will be affirmative, loving and respectful. That’s what people confirm after the passing of others, whether or not they draw an accurate picture. It is my honor to say that in this case it’s true; Leonard Nimoy was all those things.
If I had to say anything, it would be that the quote from TWOK is a good statement. "Of all the souls I encountered in my travels, his was the most human." Leonard was a good man, an icon, part of a great image of hope. I only hope that Gene, Spock, Bones, Scotty, and Nurse Chapel are together and well on the other side of paradise. Meanwhile, on this side of paradise, we say, God Bless and Godspeed, Leonard. As you liked to end you tweets and wise sayings: LLAP.
He had great professionalism as an actor. On the set he was consistently the character he played. In fact, I got to know Mr. Spock long before I knew the actor who played him. It was a mark of his integrity that he was so loyal to the role he portrayed. When I finally did get to know the man better I discovered his compassion, his intelligence and his humanity. All of which laid the foundation for his keen sense of philanthropy.
Ensign 3rdClass Donald Arnold
I was struck by his integrity and his desire to be honest and straight forward in all he did. We were never close friends but I never stopped believing that if I ever had need for such a friend he would be there. I have been, and always shall be, your fan. Thank you.
- Walter Koenig
- Nathan Fillion RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by ‘Star Trek.’ Boldly go . . .”
the U.S. Space Agency
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I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend Leonard Nimoy. But, I also want to celebrate his extraordinary life. He was a true force of strength and his character was that of a champion. Leonard’s integrity and passion as an actor and devotion to t his craft helped transport STAR TREK into television history. His vision and heart are bigger than the universe. I will miss him very much and send heartfelt wishes to his family.
Leonard Nimoy had dignity, gravitas, a witty and irreverent sense of humor, and an intelligence of exceptional size and dimension. In conversation, I always felt as if I couldn't afford to miss a word of what he was saying because cause he never failed to say something that sprang from a deeply authentic and original spirit. As an artist, his contributions have been inestimable. As a man, he stood quite dramatically alone in his singularity, and that can be said of very few.
- Nichelle Nichols - Kate Mulgrew
I did not get to see Mr. Nimoy in person but I did get to see his photography work at UAB's Art Gallery. Played my favorite character next to Scotty. S Captain's Log Star date 2/27/2015 We lost our science officer he was a great person and an even better friend.
Astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this photo of the iconic Vulcan salute from the International Space Station on Saturday as a tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy.
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Saturday afternoons at 1pm on Channel 42. For one hour every Saturday in the lat late e 70's and early 80's, a child got to see the idealized best in humanity, primarily from a character who was only half human. For that one hour, the child saw how conflicts did not always result in violence, how a cool head and a minor amount of thought could uld save you more often than not. That hour would also give the child hope, for the future, for humanity, for self. That one hour each Saturday afternoon at 1pm on channel 42 did the child a lifetime worth of good. Thank you so very much, Mr. Nimoy. That cchild hild will miss you. - Stan Daniel
We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted that in the midst of our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world; a world that our beloved comrade gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or empty one, and we will not debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human.
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Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock
It's very simple. Scissors cuts paper. Paper covers rock. Rock crushes lizard. Lizard poisons Spock. Spock smashes scissors. Scissors decapitates lizard. Lizard eats paper. Paper disproves Spock. Spock vaporizes rock. And as it always has, rock crushes scissors. I AM CONVINCED I am convinced That if all mankind Could only gather together In one circle Arms on each other's shoulders And dance, laugh and cry together Then much of the tension and burden of life Would fall away In the knowledge that We are all children Needing and wanting Each other's Comfort and Understanding We are all children Searching for love�
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Leonard Nimoy quotes My folks came to U.S. as immigrants, aliens, and became citizens. I was born in Boston, a citizen, went to Hollywood and became an alien.
* Rocket ships are exciting, but so are roses on a birthday
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Star Trek News Leonard Nimoy How do you describe Leonard Nimoy. He was an actor, writer, producer, director, poet, host, voiceover artist,
photographer, patron of the arts, philanthropist, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be known as Mr. Spock by most but that was only as small part of who he was. His Spock character may have been best know as he help bridge the gap for outsiders to be involved in the world around them that often seemed alien to these outsiders. Before Star trek Mr. Nimoy was in various movies and TV shows including Them, Twilight Zone, Wagon Train and The Outer Limits. He worked in an episode of The Lieutenant, with the yet unknown Gene Roddenberry. He also worked with William Shatner in an episode of Then Man from U.N.C.L.E. After the TV show, Star Trek, wrapped he continued on acting including moving one stage over from Star Trek to Mission: Impossible to replace Martin Landau as their master-of-disguise spy. An interesting note is that Martin Landau was first chosen to play Spock but had turned it down. Mr. Nimoy also did hosting duties in the 70’s on the paranormal show In Search of…. He also worked with J.J. Abrams on his series Fringe, (2008-2013) Leonard Nimoy always had an internal battle with being Spock to the extent of writing two autobiographies of his struggles. The 1st was called I am Not Spock and 20 years later writing I am Spock, - books I highly recommend if you are a fan of acting and or Star Trek. Because of this internal conflict, Mr. Nimoy was not set to do a new Star Trek series that they were trying to produce, but when they decided to do a movie instead they were able to get him to come back for that. Mr. Nimoy directed many productions including; Star Trek III: Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Three Men and A Baby and his pride and joy, The Good Mother. He is also know for his musical pursuits including recordings of Proud Mary and The Legend of Bilbo Baggins Mr. Nimoy will be missed but I think we can take comfort from his last tweet. . .
A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP. His perfect moments are in the memory of a lot of people who loved him. (http://www.startrek.com)
Remembering Leonard Nimoy If you would like to make a donation to remember Leonard Nimoy His Family suggests the following groups: Everychild Foundation P.O. Box 1808 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Foundation 20 F Street NW, Suite 200-A Washington, D.C. 20001 Beit T’Shuvah Treatment Center 8831 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034 Bay-Nimoy Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 USS HEPHAESTUS
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Not “Next Tuesday” Award The Hephaestus was given the Not “Next Tuesday” Award, which is in recognition of a perfect record of submitting the Mission Status Report (MSR) on time. This award covers from July 2013 to June 2014. This was awarded by Admiral Robert Westfall Chief of Operations.
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Herve Bennett passed away, 1930-2015 The producer and co-writer of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier died February 25. He was 84 years old. Mr. Bennett is credited with revitalizing the Star Trek franchise after Paramount Pictures had doubts after the costly Star Trek the Motion Picture. Mr. Bennett was a successful writer and producer of shows like Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Women before he signed on to do Star Trek. After Star Trek, he producer other movies and shows including A Women called Golda featuring Leonard Nimoy playing opposite of Ingrid Bergman. He is also a producer and writer of the Time Travel show Time Trax. Herve Bennett was from Chicago. He retired to Oregon where he died from a long illness. Hephaestus gives condolences to family and Friends of Herve Bennett. (http://www.startrek.com)
VISOR becoming a reality Geordi LaForge was the blind helmsman and later engineer of the Starship Enterprise. He was able to do his work with a electronic device called a VISOR (Visual Instrument and Sensory Organ Replacement). This device is becoming a reality through the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Raymond Iezzi Jr., researcher/ophthalmologist. Allen Zderad, a 68-year-old Minnesota man who lost his sight from the degenerative eye disease, retinitis pigmentosa, was fitted with Dr. Iezzi’s “Second Sight Argus II" retinal prosthesis system. Mr. Zderad was able to see his wife for the first time in years. The device allows him to “see” shapes and forms. Mr. Zderad said of the device:”It's crude, but it's significant. It'll work.” (http://www.startrek.com)
Region 2 Summit The Region 2 Summit is going to be at the LaPlaya Resort in Daytona Beach, Fl on March 27 – 29, 2015. The Summit is a place to get together with other ships in Region 2 to have fun and learn what other chapters are doing in their meetings. This would also be a good time to meet the new Region Coordinator. Tickets are $35 per person and hotel rooms are $84 plus tax per night. So plan now to attend. (http://secondfleet.org/Summit2015/) (Did I miss something? You have an interesting news item from Star Trek? Then send me your suggestions and articles at cohephaestus@bellsouth.net)
The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have. - Leonard Nimoy
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Captain’s Top 10 Spock Quotes 1. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. - Spock, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, 1982 2. After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but is often true. – Spock, Star Trek, (Amok Time, Season 2, Episode 1, 1968) 3. I could not deprive you of the revelation of all that you could accomplish together, of a friendship that will define you both in ways you cannot yet realize. - Star Trek, 2009 movie 4. They like you very much, but they are not the hell ‘your’ whales. - Star Trek: The Voyage Home (1986) 5. Are you sure it isn't time for a colorful metaphor? - Star Trek: The Voyage Home (1986) 6. Logic, logic, logic. Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end. - Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country (1991) 7. There is an old Vulcan proverb: “Only Nixon could go to China.” - Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country (1991) 8. Lieutenant, I am half-Vulcanian. Vulcanians do not speculate. I speak from pure logic. If I let go of a hammer on a planet that has a positive gravity, I need not see it fall to know that it has, in fact, fallen. - Star Trek: Court Martial (Season, Episode ,1967) 9. On my planet, "to rest" is to rest, to cease using energy. To me it is quite illogical to run up and down on green grass USING energy instead of saving it. - Stat Trek: Shore Leave (Season, Episode, 1966) 10. Live long and prosper. -First spoken in Star Trek, Amok Time (Season 2, Episode 1, 1968) These are just a few of my favorites. There are many more that would take a conversion between other characters to fully understand the statements. We will always have Mr. Nimoy with us as long as we have DVD’s.
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Star Trek Fiction Star Trek: The New Adventures: A Warrior Returns By: Donald Arnold Boreth was cold when the landing party materialized. Snow cascaded from the sky making it nearly impossible to see. A chilled wind sent a shiver down the spines of everyone. Bill stepped forward first and, at a glance, guessed no one had been here in a while. That theory was altered rather quickly. A bright flame glowed in the darkness of the monastery. The landing party carefully wandered towards the doors, which eerily sat slightly opened. Bill nudged the door with his staff. It whisked open as if it were weightless. “Who’s in here?”. An ancient sounding voice answered, “The Forgotten who was Unforgettable.”
Bill convinced Kahless to join them. With James Kirk, Ambassador Spock, Jeremiah Livingston, and now Kahless, they may have a way to fight the war on Nicks. They left Boreth and headed to Vulcan. On Earth … Other matters were being handled. James Nicks, or as he was called in the collective, Narotis, was soon to execute his plans. Bill would be dead, the Enterprise crew would be imprisoned and the secrets would remain secret. However, news that Bill had found James Kirk and Livingston was splitting the New Collective’s mind. The New Collective was still unaware as to whether Kahless had been found. Never the less, STARSHIP RAIN would bring them back to Earth and the New Collective was waiting. Vengeance was waiting. Resistance was futile.
An elderly looking Klingon stepped from the shadows. Spock did facial recognition on him. “Captain, if my hypothesis is correct. This man is Kahless the Unforgettable.” The aged Klingon laughed and remarked, “Is it that hard to tell? Honor and truth go hand in hand. By telling you a lie, I would risk honor, which is not a risk I would take.” Bill spoke with Kahless for the better part of fifteen minutes before asking about the file. Bill inquired, “Did you have any dealings with the Federation? I found a file that claimed you were in hiding for something. Where have you been?” Kahless gave him a strange look and responded, “You already know, if you have the secrets of the Federation. Nevertheless, I’ll tell you. I’ve been on Boreth since I left Qo’nos. I had a bunker underground for years. I wanted to take my teachings of honor far beyond the Klingon galaxies but . . . a young Admiral stopped me. He was big on politics. By the time I reached the Sol System, there was half a fleet prepared to kill me if I didn’t leave. Therefore, I came to Boreth quickly and began a life underground.”
Romulus was quite dark this particular day. Empress Sela had sent soldiers to Boreth. When they returned, they had reported just missing someone. They had discovered footsteps in the snow and other signs that people had been there including the warp signature of a Starship. Empress Sela contacted her secret ally. A shadowy figure materialized on screen and said, “Do not tell me they escaped again. Kahless was our chance. We can’t conquer if you keep failing us.” Sela looked up and said, “The New Collective is a powerful enemy. Starfleet rogues only make it worse. I’ll keep trying.” The figure snapped, “You’re running out of chances, Romulan!” The screen shot to black. TO BE CONTINUED...
Donald Arnold is a member of the Hephaestus and has written many Star Trek fan fiction. If you have any fan fiction you would like to submit then send me your stories at cohephaestus@bellsouth.net
The Admiral had been Admiral James Nicks, former President of the United Federation of Planets. This was the third project that had been uncovered. If they could find Sarek’s katra keeper and the information behind OPERATION: STARSHIP RAIN, they would have cleared everything.
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Reviews Star Wars Rebels by: Captain MarkAdam Miller Disney Channel and Disney XD (Spoiler Alert – May be spoilers in the article) If you have not been watching Star Wars: Rebels then you are missing a good show. This show picks up five years before Star Wars: A New Hope. It follows a 14/15 year old boy, Ezra Bridger, who has joined a Rebel cell to fight the Empire. His main reason to join is to learn the ways of the Jedi from Kanan Jarrus, an unconventional Jedi that survived Emperor Plantine’s General Order 66. They work out of a small starship called The Ghost Owned by Captain Hera Syndulla:
a Twi'lek. Also in the rebel group: Sabine Wren, who is knowledgeable in weapons and explosives; Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios, a Lasat honor guard, who is the muscles of the group; and C1-10P, a.k.a. "Chopper", an older model droid that has been patched up with whatever they can find to keep him running. Several Star Wars main characters show up including Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, Lando Calrissian, Senator Bail Organa (Liea’s Dad), C-3PO and, of course, R2-D2. They are mostly in the background but add to the Star Wars Methos. It is also nice that they have James Earl Jones and Billy Dee
Williams voice their characters as well. The shows are 30 minutes long so it would seem that not much would happen, but they pack a lot in those 30 minutes with an action plot to make someone want to tune into the next episode. The flight of The Ghost and the other imperial ships are really incredible: they remind me of seeing the Star Destroyer as it comes across the screen the first time in Star Wars: A New Hope. The story line also helps build on what happen between the clone war movie and when A New Hope came out. It also shows why the empire needs to be done away with. Check it out. I hope that since the 1st season has ended it will be on Netflix soon so I can watch it over and over again Rating: AAAAA
I have been and always will be your friend - Spock, Star Trek II: the Wrath of Kahn 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.
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Name the Spaceship Answers Eagle 5(Winnebago RV) from Spaceballs
Valley Forge from Silent Running
Battlestar Galactica From the Original series Battlestar Galactica
Jupiter 2 from Lost in Space
Serenity from Firefly
Discovery One from @001: A Space Odyssey
Millennium Falcon From the Star Wars movies
Eagle from Space:1999
United Galaxy Sanitation Patrol Cruiser from Quark
U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek (classic)
I could not find any reference to the ships in the background of Battlestar Galactica. If any one knows what the ships are then send me the answers.
Vulcan comes to Ohio. LLAP - Leonard Nimoy tweer
While on an Away Mission All away missions were postponed for the memorial services for Captain/ Ambassador Spock. Many people cried and many glasses of Romulan Ale were lifted. Remind me to stop off near the Romulan border to pick up a new case of Romulan Ale. - While on an Away Mission is a fictional account of things that the Hephaestus might run into on her Voyages. Have a suggestion of a planet to visit, a creature to encounter then send me your Ideas and I will write it up. -
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Area Conventions & Exhibits For additional Cons please go to http://www.southernfan.com/calendar.htm
February February 1- March 15, 2015 – 101 Inventions That Changed the World, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL http://www.rocketcenter.com Certain turning points in humankind's history have been defined by the creation or discovery of something profound. From stone tools to the birth of the Internet, driven by necessity and accident we have shaped our own destiny through invention. These inventions act as historical punctuation points in the story of 101 Inventions That Changed the World, that explores not only the inventions themselves, but also suggests the reasoning behind their development and their subsequent effect on humankind. February 1- December 31, 2015 – 101 Rocket City Inventions, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL http://www.rocketcenter.com Inspired by the featured exhibit, "101 Inventions that Changed the World," the Center has developed a Huntsville component that showcases the creative spirit of the community that sent man to the moon. "101 Rocket City Inventions" includes local patents that track the history of a cotton town turned Rocket City. The exhibition is designed to reflect Huntsville’s robust culture of invention and innovation for products, services and technologies. February 21-22, 2015 – Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo, Decatur, GA http://www.atlantascifiexpo.com The Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo is a celebration of pop culture creators with a focus on Atlanta-based talent. Artists, writers, actors, game designers, animators, modelers, costumers and fans will gather to share their craft, instruct and inspire others to explore their own fannish interests. Held at North DeKalb Mall in Decatur, Georgia, Feb. 21-22, 2015, the two-day event will feature panels, workshops, gaming tournaments, live entertainment and a dealer’s room. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. February 27-March 1, 2015 – Con Nooga, Chattanooga, TN http://connooga.com CON NOOGA is Chattanooga’s first and only Multi-Fandom (Multiple Genre) Convention covering everything from Celebrities, Artists, Authors, Film Makers, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, Comics, Paranormal, Costuming, Concerts, Shows, Contests, Gaming, Console Gaming, Seminars, Workshops, Families, and Fun. Not to mention the numerous DEALERS, and EXHIBITORS in our 36,000 Square Foot Exhibitor Hall. Over 100+ Special Guests, dealers and fan groups help to make Con Nooga complete.
He’s really not dead
as long as we remember him.
- McCoy, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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March March 7, 2015 – Cardboard Con, Atlanta, GA http://www.cardboardcon.com Cardboard*Con is the world's most affordable science fiction / fantasy convention, and the first dedicated to the art of cardboard costuming. Accidentally founded in 2010 by Captain Drew of the original cardboard troopers, Cardboard*Con has gone on to attract tens of devoted attendees and such guests as Cardboard Boxxa Fett(ucinni). Held annually in downtown Atlanta, Cardboard*Con is a family-friendly "traveling" convention which spans several convention hotels over the course of 5 hours, providing a significant positive economic and spiritual impact on the city as a whole. Cardboard*Con is more efficient than other science fiction conventions held in Atlanta, as it eschews the outdated and inefficient "volunteer system" in favor of the "you're in charge of yourself" system. March 14-15, 2015 – JoeLanta, Atlanta, GA http://www.joelanta.org/ For more than a decade, JoeLanta has been an annual event bringing toy collectors and pop culture enthusiasts from across the country together in Atlanta to celebrate the joys of toys and friendship! Not only will you find vendors selling a variety of vintage and modern toys such as GI Joe, Barbie, Mego, Transformers, Star Wars, Super Powers, Masters of the Universe, a wide variety of 1:6 scale figures and accessories plus magazines, comic books & lunch boxes; but you’ll also have an opportunity to meet celebrities, see costumers and check out a variety of toy dioramas! March 17, 2015 – Science Café, Birmingham, AL http://www.mcwane.org/event/science-cafe-7/ Birmingham Science Café brings the general public face-to-face with scientists in a laid-back atmosphere. Come to John’s City Diner the third Tuesday of every month for Science Café. The evening begins at 6:00pm with science trivia, followed by the guest speaker at 6:30. SCIENCE TOPIC: POLYMERS IN OUR LIFE: FROM PLASTICS TO ARTIFICIAL ORGANS AND NANOMATERIALS SPEAKER: Eugenia Kharlampieva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry University of Alabama at Birmingham Time 6;00pm - 8:00pm
An ancestor of mine maintained that if you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains – however improbable – must be the truth. - Captain Spock, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country also a variation in Star Trek (2009) (Derived from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes series)
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April April 10-12, 2015 – 221b Con, Atlanta, GA http://221bcon.com/ A fan con for all things Sherlock Holmes. April 24-26, 2015 – Treklanta, Atlanta, GA http://www.trektrax.org/ Treklanta(formerlyTrekTrax Atlanta), hosted by the USS RepublicNCC-1371, is an annual science fiction convention based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to space opera in general and Star Trek in particular, which places special emphasis on fan-based events, activities, programming and productions. The first three conventions, held from 2011 to 2013, were devoted exclusively to the Star Trek franchise. In 2014, the convention expanded its focus to include other space opera franchises such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Babylon 5. Guest include Anne Lockhart(Battlestar Galactica), Sean Kenney(Star Trek) and Jason Carter(Babylon 5). Also author Keith R.A. DeCandido.
May May 22-24, 2015 – Timegate, Atlanta, GA http://timegatecon.org/ TimeGate is an annual sci-fi convention in Atlanta, GA focusing on Doctor Who and British media and culture. Launched in 2005, the convention hits its 10 year anniversary in 2015. Guest Katy Manning. For 2015, TimeGate will be held at the Marriott Century Center. This section lists Cons that might be if interest to our group. It is not intended to be a complete list. If I’ve missed one, please let me know so I can list it in the next issue. Also please post any Con that your fellow crewmen might find of interest on our Facebook group.
Hunt for the Icon Did you find the five Icons last month? Last month’s Icon was . I made a mistake and there were six of them hidden in February’s Newsletter. If you did not find them all they were: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
After my name in From the Ready Room After Greetings in Starfleet Marine Corps At of number 10 in The Captains Top Ten After March in Area Conventions & Exhibits After the paragraph on Region 2 Summit in Star Trek News Before Pat Hicks in USS Hephaestus Command Structure
I hope you found them all. This Month the example above.
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Alabama Phoenix Festival http://www.alabamaphoenixfestival.com
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USS HEPHAESTUS COMMAND STRUCTURE COMMAND STAFF
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MarkAdam Miller, Captain – Commanding Officer Pat Hicks, Fleet Captain – 1st Officer Brenda Miller, Lt Cmdr – Second Officer
SueEllen Mohney, Captain Denby Potts, Rear Admiral Danny Potts, Rear Admiral
SCIENCES
NAVIGATION
Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Archaeology and Anthropology
Pete Mohney, Admiral
COMPUTER SCIENCES
ENGINEERING
Danny Potts, Rear Admiral
Flo Hurst, Commander
COMMUNICATIONS
SECURITY
Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr Pat Simmons, Lt Cmdr Melissa Boartfield, Crewman
Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Security Intelligence, Chief
OPERATIONS
MARINES
SueEllen Mohney, Captain – Chief of Operations and Counselor Shelia Benton, Lt Col – Stampede Coordinator, SFMC Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr – Ships Administrative Assistant Lynnette Yawn, Lt. – Ships Galley Officer
Neil Yawn, Lt. General, SFMC Roy Green, Brigadier ,SFMC Shelia Benton, Lt Col
MEDICAL
AMBASSADORS
Shelia Benton, Lt Commander – Chief Medical Officer, SFMD
Mike Burtyk Shirley Burton
CADET TRAINING
UNASSIGNED CREW AND CIVILIANS
Matthew Potts, Petty Officer Katrina Mohney, Cadet Crewman Tara Mohney, Cadet Athena Youngblood, Cadet
Gloria Greening, Lt Edward deGruy, Lt Cmdr Renee Gainer, Lt JG Donald Arnold, Ensign Diedra Robinson, Ensign Haley Youngblood, Crewmen Phillip Mangina, Red Shirt Dennis Evans, Fleet Captain(ret.)