Why Did Spock Join Starfleet?
Spock, the first half-human, half-Vulcan to join Starfleet, went against his father’s wishes to go to the Vulcan Science Academy. Because he joined Starfleet, he became a celebrity on Vulcan, …
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Why Did the Borg Only Send One Cube?
When most civilizations attack another world, they often send a fleet of ships to conquer other worlds. But the Borg usually sends just one cube to assimilate worlds and often …
How Spock Defeated Khan
Khan was a product of the eugenics wars in the late 1990s and escaped in a sleeper ship. Kirk and the Enterprise crew found them and rescued him, much to …
Can the Enterprise Land on a Planet?
If you’ve watched any of the Star Trek television adaptations or watched any of the films, you know the starship Enterprise remains in space. You might be wondering if the …
7 Reasons Lt. Commander Data Had to Die
A long time favorite character of the Star Trek franchise is the android Data. Being such a beloved presence on the show, his death hit fans right in the heart. …
Starfleet vs. the Federation: What’s the Difference?
The Federation and Starfleet go hand-in-hand on most Star Trek series and movies, so when people think of one, they automatically think of the other as the same entity. But …
Why Did Spock’s Father Marry a Human?
In Star Trek: The Original Series, “Journey to Babel,” the audience was introduced to Spock’s parents for the first time–Sarek, a Vulcan, and Amanda, a human. In an age where …
