My Omni Interview

Natasha Sydor over at OMNI interviewed me.  This was a really fun interview.  Check it out.

A Romantic Ghost

Those ghost chasing reality shows are still quite popular.  If they last and are still the rage until the Enterprise D's launch and space faring era, maybe Dr. Crusher could be a consultant for them in both the romantic arena and the paranormal.

In the seventh season episode, Sub Rosa, Crusher (Gates McFadden) gets quite the ghostly encounter. Writer Jeri Taylor, a producer on TNG, and writer for the tale calls it a 'romance novel in space.'  It certainly qualifies as such, but it also ranks as the most direct parallel to a ghost story ever to appear in Star Trek.  Dr. Crusher gives the eulogy at her grandmother's funeral, only to later be obsessed with quitting Starfleet and taking up residence in her Nana's house.  Is this the end of Dr. Crusher's tenure on Captain Picard's starship?

Captain Picard must approve his Chief Medical Officer's resignation, but he still worries for her, and for good reason. A mystery man known as Ronin, who romanced Crusher's Nana, has now set his romantic sights on Dr. Crusher. Turns out Ronin is a creature composed of 'anaphasic energy' - yet another parasitic lifeform who feeds on humans; here, by possessing a person's body and using them as a host and feeding vessel. In the end, Crusher is forced to destroy the charismatic creature, but realizes its romantic embrace brought great happiness to much of her family - including herself.

A Bionic Voyager Connection

After the role of Captain Janeway was given to actress Genevieve Bujold, it would only be 2 days before the actress quit - deciding that the schedule demands of a weekly TV show was something she didn't want to pursue.  Before she was cast, however, actresses like Erin Grey from Buck Rogers In The 25th Century were considered.  Also Lindsay Wagner - most famous for her turn as Jamie Sommers, the bionic powered tennis pro/teacher - almost sat in the Captain's chair on the bridge of Starship Voyager.

Troi - The Goddess Of Empathy

I am The Goddess of Empathy.  Cast off your inhibitions and embrace love, truth, joy.   Empathy Goddess Troi

Lt. Barclay programmed the Enterprise holodeck to create a version of Counselor Troi, which was shall we say, heavenly.  The Greek idealized counselor wouldn't only preach to anyone ill advised to listen to preachy sermons on being one with your emotions, but would carry on romantically with Master Barclay of the holodeck.

Barclay, played by Dwight Schultz, would have to finally admit the extent of his holodeck addiction.  In coming clean, he would gain more strength and control of his real life, by setting aside his fantasy life of playing in his holographic dream world.  While it lasted though, for Barclay anyway, it was one hell of a good time.

Those Uniforms

Starfleet defines elegance, simplicity and effectiveness.  It prowls the galaxy in enormous warp powered Starships which boast a clean, economical look combined with spectacular performance.  After all, the crew of the Enterprise may work hard, but they are known to play even harder.  Of course, all that work and play demands the best possible uniform.

With the dawning of The Next Generation on syndicated TV in 1987, we saw the return of Starfleeet's finest strutting around in one piece uniforms. Yeah, sure, they looked great, but the form fitting numbers weren't exactly forgiving for those Enterprise foodies who over indulged at the replicator.  That fat fashion faux pas plus no pockets - yup, pockets will be obsolete in a few hundred years, you'll see - made for actors who weren't very fond of their costumes.  By third season, we got a two piece, snazzy version of the uniforms, and Patrick Stewart's legendary 'Picard Maneuver' shirt straightening ritual was born.

Power Couple - Khan and Borg Queen

Khan led his band of genetically enhanced humans in his thirst for power and conquest.  The Borg Queen led her tech enhanced collective for conquest and perfection.  What a power couple they'd make! 

But with gigantic egos like that, could this Trek power couple ever last?

Battle Bridge - Mood Lighting

Starships have lots of places to go to for a little privacy.  You can take your honey to the holodeck.  Bring your man to the sonic showers. Maybe even sneak a little play in a cargo hold.  When all those places get boring, how about the Battle Bridge?

It may be off limits for most occasions, but you can't beat the mood lighting.  Set phasers on fun!

Holodeck Vs Holosuites

Science fiction fans may argue about which they like better - Star Trek or Star Wars.  Vulcan neck pinch trumps a Jedi Force push?  Does a lightsaber get more love and respect than a Klingon Bat'leth? One thing in common with both sci-fi powerhouses, they love using holograms.

The holodeck on a starship is a place to relax and play. If you find yourself at Deep Space Nine, however, you'll have to use a holosuite - run by the Ferengi Quark. What's the difference?  Well, for one, those Galaxy class starships are enormous - big enough to devote an entire deck of space to holographic fun.  On DS9, space is a premium, so your holo adventures may be a wee bit curtailed owing to the cramped space. One thing is clear:  Quark's notion of what is permissible - involving sexuality of all kinds and ways - can't be as conservative as Starfleet's.  Anything goes.  

In purely practical terms, the crew on Picard's Enterprise and on other Starfleet vessels are always being interrupted by fellow crew mates strolling into the holographic fantasies.  It's a sure bet that if Quark's customers had strangers barging into his holosuites - or relationship partners wanting to know their secret sexual desires - his reputation and profit margin would go south faster than the warp drive on the U.S.S. Defiant. 

Changeling Sex

Deep Space Nine is the Trek spin-off which broke all the rules.  And along the way, it made up an entire new galaxy of them.  The show's primary action was based on a space station - which wasn't even of Starfleet design nor controlled by the UFP - United Federation of Planets.  A myriad of cool and bizarre alien races all met on the always breaking down DS9 or by its Cardassian name, Terok Nor.  Here, they laughed, cried, fought and loved in every way imaginable.  Among them was Constable Odo - the Changeling or one of the Founders.

Played by actor Rene Auberjonois, Odo could shift his jelly like form into anything imaginable.  When he encountered another changeling, they'd merge together into a smaller version of what they called The Great Link - or the gathering of all of their people into one great lake like body of oozing, gelatinous matter.  This linking with one another wasn't simply comfortable, the experience wrapped the participants into an erotic joining so powerful, it nearly made Odo forget his friends and the cause he fought for - that of liberation from his own race, who had subjugated the residents of DS9.

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Barclay And His Holo Hotties

This says it all about our favorite Enterprise 1701-D Holodeck addicted crewmember; the transporter psychosis obsessed Lt. Reginald Barclay.

Sonic Shower

In the mood for a nice, refreshing shower while serving aboard a starship like the Enterprise?  Sure, no problem, just don't expect any water.  On Starfleet vessels like Captain Kirk's Enterprise or Captain Janeway's Voyager, showers are facilitated by sonic technology which scrubs off dirt and grime without an ounce of precious H2O being wasted.

Cosmic Captain Clash - Kirk Vs Picard

Will it ever end?  Captain Kirk or Captain Picard?  Jean-Luc or James Tiberius?  Shatner or Stewart?

Opinions on this topic vary like the energy frequency on a modified phaser, but at least someone made a t-shirt to support their argument. Now, if they would only bring out a pro Picard version.

Orion Cosplay In Starfleet

Orion girls are among the truly iconic woman of Star Trek.  Those jade skinned beauties are some of the most recognizable alien hotties in all of the galaxy.  It's not usually the case that you see them in a Starfleet uniform, but here cosplayer Jessica Lynn brings it home as an Orion serving as an officer in Starfleet. 

Android Cosplay

TNG fans remember that Data created an android daughter for himself. In the Next Generation episode, The Offspring, we're introduced to the artificial life form Lal - albeit all too briefly. After the sentient android can't deal with the stress of coping with the emotional complexities of the real world, she goes offline or dies.

Here, we see a cosplay character interact with actor Brent Spiner.  She undoubtedly would have made Data's creator - Dr. Noonian Soong - proud as the feminine template for Data and brother Lore's sister.

Dabble in Dabo

When you dabble in Dabo you may gain more than profit.  On Deep Space Nine, Quark's was the place to play the glorious game of galactic chance, Dabo - among other pleasures.  There were always more than a few friendly gals to help you navigate your greedy gambling.  Dabo Girls were quick to help celebrate your big win, or comfort you when you lost all your gold pressed latnium and went broke.

Captain Kirk's Got The Look

Captain Kirk's got that look.  In the original series episode, Shore Leave, Kirk and the Enterprise crew encounter a Disney like planet full of amusements.  However, this alien planetary romp isn't without its risks.  After more than a few close shaves, Kirk finds time to reminisce about softer moments with a long lost love.

Yeah, we can clearly see - Jim Kirk's got the look.

Riker Sets His Beard Like His Phaser

Starfleet phasers have many power settings for many uses.  For Commander Will Riker's beard, there really is only one setting that he swears by.

Kirk - The Most Interesting Captain In Starfleet

Captain Kirk means many things to many people.  He's a brave, resourceful Starship captain - one of the most decorated in all of Starfleet.  Alien races have lionized him and demonized him.  The Klingons, in particular, have a special place in their collective hearts for this daring human being.  Woman all over the galaxy have his personal communicator code.  He's the most interesting man in the United Federation Of Planets.

He also seems to go shirtless quite a lot.

A Borg Hanging Out In Comfy Slippers

Seven of Nine strolling around the Paramount lot - dig those comfy slippers!

Star Trek Sex - The App - Now in the Play Store

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Is The Beard Evil or Sexy?

The Beard.  Riker did it.  Data tried to do it.  Geordi even tried the lusty lure of the beard.  Before all of them, there was that naughty Mister Spock from that alternate universe who did the facial hair thing in a most logical way.

Mirror, Mirror on the wall:  Is the beard sexy or evil?  Maybe both?

Jamaharon Anyone?

If you visit the pleasure planet of Risa, you'd better know what this means.

A Defiant USS Defiant

Tough little ship.

Star Trek Talk - EP.7 - William Stape Chat on Star Trek Sex

I had a blast on this show.  Jonathan & Shaun are great, engaging hosts. These guys are gonna go far!