Jul 29, 2018
Surak's Soul.
Subcommander T'Pol, on a landing party to the planet Oan whose
population has almost completely been wiped out, inadvertently
causes the death of the last survivor of the Oani race. Disturbed
by her actions, she decides to adopt a strict interpretation of
Surak's doctrine of complete non-violence,...
Jul 22, 2018
Phil Farrand: The Nitpicker's Guides.
Many people think of nitpicking as a disrespectful act. If you
enjoy a show, why pick it apart? I, however, would contend that if
you love someone, it is actually a compassionate act to tell them
about the dab of mustard on their upper lip! Such is the idea
behind the Nitpicker's...
Jul 15, 2018
A Time to Sow.
Morale aboard the Enterprise has been dealt a serious blow. The
incident at the Rashanar battle site has left a definite stain on
the career of Jean-Luc Picard, and he and his crew can't help but
feel that their latest assignment is designed to get them off the
radar for the time being. However, their...
Jul 8, 2018
James Swallow: Fear Itself.
For many fans, the breakout character of Star Trek: Discovery has
been Saru, the Kelpien science officer aboard the U.S.S. Shenzhou.
Kelpiens are a prey species, driven by instinct to heed their
natural fear response and be hyper-alert to any danger present in
their surroundings. Saru is no...