Federation Commander

Dan Ibekwe · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:52 pm Post subject: I didn't think you could do that

I noticed that a certain well-known Federation heavy cruiser was namechecked in John Sickel's excellent story in CL43.

Has an equally well-known motion-picture company had a change of mind?
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Dal Downing · Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:20 am Post subject:

No there seems to be a clause for its use if its omission would be glaring obvious. Also notice it was mentioned by others relating to a specific event.

What that means is it better be a kicking story set during a specific plot point and then no part of the story can takes place aboard it or involves it crew.
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Steve Cole · Site Admin Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 3828

Right. We can mention the enterprise but not use it, and mention it when it's omission would be glaring, such as a ship name list, or a story that takes place on the same day as a trek episode.
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Burning Chrome · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2011 3:14 am Post subject:

The fact the NCC-1701 was mentioned added much to the story in CL43 and even enhanced the classic episode.

Makes more sense that "Outposts 2, 3, and 4 are gone" was the due to the efforts of other Romulan ships.

Nice touch.
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