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I was thinking through all of the Star Trek episodes that have aired through 60 years, is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode “Beta Test” the only episode in the franchise to fully take place on earth?

Every scene.

I can’t think of another episode that took place 100% on Earth. DS9 “Paradise Lost” and “Image in the Sand” are probably the closest to have been completely earthbound, but there are a few scenes in each off of earth.

I'd like to hear others thoughts, given we've had twenty-seven years with Memory Alpha being the ultimate source for all things Trek canon. As I was updating some pages with the new Starfleet Academy series, I realized a stark difference between the prior ST era (2100 - 2405 thereabouts) vs. 3189 - 3191, whereas major changes happened because of the Burn incident.

So let me ask everyone. Do we need to take a hard look at establishing a linked wiki just for this new era that Paramount is developing? Given that we have some knowledge of what has changed, but it's not a comprehensive knowledge (we literally just found out today there's a Klingon out to be a medical doctor, and that the proposed new Federation home is lining up to land on Betazed).

This doesn't change the MA pages need to be updated, but based on DIS (03-05) and now SA S01, our resources are using the search engine or the category. We do not have a comprehensive 32nd Star Trek body at this point.

Let's hear everyone's thoughts.

Hi all. With the release of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy today (!) I want to remind everyone to please post anything and everything related to the new series in the appropriate NEW TREK (SPOILERS) Category.

Please refrain from posting any SPOILERS regarding the new series in your post title, or in the first few lines of text.

Please give everyone a chance to view the new episodes at their own time, in as spoiler free environment as possible.

@Ambassador.Sky and I, as well as your fellow Trekkers, thank you.

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'Cause as far as Star Trek goes, anyway, it began at some point in 2026.

Now, lemme just start off by saying: in addition to the profound influence that the optimistic and idealistic future that Star Trek promotes has on me, coupled with writing Trek Wars in my work, the story of Holocaust victim Anne Frank is also one that never ceases to fascinate and inspire me, albeit in a more bittersweet way. And with a story about her in my work as well, it got me thinking about how she might react to living in such a future society and government like United Earth and the United Federation of Planets. So did some reading online for kicks, and I really love what I came across here online:

Anne Frank's potential reaction to the Star Trek universe is a matter of speculation, as it requires projecting a historical figure into a fictional, utopian future. However, we can explore how her known values and experiences might intersect with the themes presented in the Star Trek franchise.

Themes from Anne Frank's Diary:

Anne Frank's diary is a testament to her optimistic spirit, despite her confinement and the looming threat of the Holocaust. Key themes include:

1. Hope and Optimism: Despite her circumstances, she maintained a strong belief in the inherent goodness of people and the possibility of a better future.

2. Desire for Freedom: Her writings constantly express a yearning for freedom, nature, and the ability to live without fear and persecution.

3. Belief in Humanity: Even when facing extreme prejudice, she famously wrote, "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart". This profound belief in humanity's potential is central to her legacy.

4. Interest in Learning and the World: She was highly intellectual, curious, and dreamed of becoming a writer or journalist, eager to engage with the world outside her hiding place.

Themes in the Star Trek universe:

Star Trek presents a post-scarcity, utopian future where Humanity has largely overcome poverty, war, racism, and many other forms of prejudice. Key themes include:

1. A United Earth and Federation: A global government (United Earth) eventually evolves into a peaceful, multi-species federation of planets (the United Federation of Planets) dedicated to exploration, peace, and cooperation.

2. Diversity and Inclusion: The core philosophy is "infinite diversity in infinite combinations" (IDIC), emphasizing respect for all life forms and cultures. Crews on Starfleet ships are diverse in species, gender, and background.

3. Exploration and Knowledge: The primary mission of Starfleet is peaceful exploration, the pursuit of scientific knowledge, and first contact with new civilizations.

4. Post-Scarcity Utopia: Basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare are met for all citizens on Earth, thanks to advanced technology like replicators. The focus is on self-improvement, intellectual pursuit, and contribution to society, not the accumulation of wealth.

Potential Reactions:

Based on these themes, one might imagine Anne Frank's reaction to the Star Trek universe evolving in several stages:

1. Initial Amazement and Relief: Anne, who spent years in hiding due to war and hatred, would likely be overwhelmed with relief and joy to discover a world free of persecution and war. The concept of a united Earth where people of all backgrounds live in peace would resonate deeply with her yearning for a better world.

2. Embrace of the Utopia: Her inherent optimism would likely make her a strong believer in the Federation's ideals. The emphasis on intellectual pursuit, learning, and exploration would appeal to her curious and ambitious nature. She might thrive in an environment where her intellect and desire to engage with the world could be fully realized.

3. Appreciation of Diversity: The idea of different species and cultures working together peacefully would likely align with her belief in the fundamental goodness of people, regardless of their background.

4. A Starfleet Officer? Given her ambition and intellect, it's conceivable she might aspire to join Starfleet, seeing it as the ultimate expression of exploration, peace, and contributing to a better universe.

5. Reflecting on the Past: While living in this utopia, she would likely bring with her the lessons of the Holocaust. She might serve as a powerful voice and historian, ensuring the people of the future never forget the horrors of prejudice and war that humanity had overcome.

In summary, it seems plausible that Anne Frank would be a strong advocate for the principles of the Star Trek universe, finding it the realization of the hopeful future she always believed Humanity was capable of achieving.

So there you are.

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I immediately added the show to my Paramount+ watchlist when it became available to be so (and still have it there), I've got all three seasons on Blu-Ray Discs, I've got the tie-in comic books Star Trek: Picard - Countdown and Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer, I've got all the tie-in novels, I bought all of its soundtrack albums on digital download and also added them to my YouTube Music library and in a YouTube videos and YouTube Music albums playlist, and I even bought the Enterprise-D painting poster taken from the show as well as two Picard-inspired mugs from the Star Trek Shop. I'm totally making it so. 🖖