I didn't think you could do that

Dan Ibekwe · Post by **Dan Ibekwe** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 10:52 pm

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?

Dal Downing · Post by **Dal Downing** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:20 am

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.

Post by **Steve Cole** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:26 pm

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.

Burning Chrome · Post by **Burning Chrome** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 3:14 am

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.