If you could step into the Star Trek universe, what's the first thing you would do?
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I would be so amazed and excited to be in the Star Trek universe, I don't think I'd get too caught up in the holodeck. I'd use the holodeck for those rare days I was feeling homesick. You have the whole freaking universe at your fingertips now.
I find some of the answers here surprisingly dull.
If I woke up tomorrow in the 237X's, I'd explore Earth. I'd marvel at the socialist utopia it is [no poverty, no class system,..] and then I'd travel the planet. There is no way I'm going to alien worlds when Earth itself would be so alien. Of course I'd have fun seeing Scotland and how different it would be but I'd love to see what formerly 3rd world countries would be like. When I watch Trek, I like to imagine how awesome some countries must be without poverty/debt/capitalism/resource problems. Imagine a peaceful, futuristic Baghdad? A sprawling, futuristic metropolis in Addis Ababa and that's without exploring famous cities like Paris, New York, Berlin...it would be wonderful.
And no travel times! Just beam around Earth, no fear of language barriers or crime, stay in free hotels. There are so many places I would like to see NOW but to see them in the future [for free] would be wonderful. [No aeroplanes, no passports, no flights to catch and luggage to haul...]
After that [well, during that] I'd fill in the blanks that Trek leaves out. How far has technology changed? Sure I know about sonic showers but how does one brush ones teeth? I do a lot of walking, are there boots now of alien substances that are very strong/comfortable? Can I get a jacket for high altitude walking that has Andorian designs so is vastly warmer than anything today? Is there an Earth-wide computer system with every film/tv show/sport event ever made on it?
So many questions! Just exploring the technological advances would be fascinating.
Then, and only then, would I perhaps consider exploring what holiday options there are. Can I holiday on any Federation world I want? Can I just stay in a nice hotel on Vulcan/Andoria/Betazed etc and explore THEIR worlds too?
I'd be having way way too much fun exploring, experiencing [just reading all those philosophical works would keep me going for decades] and learning to even consider joining Starfleet or becoming a trader or such nonsense. The entire existence would be like being in the greatest theme park ever...and it's FREE!
If I woke up tomorrow in the 237X's, I'd explore Earth. I'd marvel at the socialist utopia it is [no poverty, no class system,..] and then I'd travel the planet. There is no way I'm going to alien worlds when Earth itself would be so alien. Of course I'd have fun seeing Scotland and how different it would be but I'd love to see what formerly 3rd world countries would be like. When I watch Trek, I like to imagine how awesome some countries must be without poverty/debt/capitalism/resource problems. Imagine a peaceful, futuristic Baghdad? A sprawling, futuristic metropolis in Addis Ababa and that's without exploring famous cities like Paris, New York, Berlin...it would be wonderful.
And no travel times! Just beam around Earth, no fear of language barriers or crime, stay in free hotels. There are so many places I would like to see NOW but to see them in the future [for free] would be wonderful. [No aeroplanes, no passports, no flights to catch and luggage to haul...]
After that [well, during that] I'd fill in the blanks that Trek leaves out. How far has technology changed? Sure I know about sonic showers but how does one brush ones teeth? I do a lot of walking, are there boots now of alien substances that are very strong/comfortable? Can I get a jacket for high altitude walking that has Andorian designs so is vastly warmer than anything today? Is there an Earth-wide computer system with every film/tv show/sport event ever made on it?
So many questions! Just exploring the technological advances would be fascinating.
Then, and only then, would I perhaps consider exploring what holiday options there are. Can I holiday on any Federation world I want? Can I just stay in a nice hotel on Vulcan/Andoria/Betazed etc and explore THEIR worlds too?
I'd be having way way too much fun exploring, experiencing [just reading all those philosophical works would keep me going for decades] and learning to even consider joining Starfleet or becoming a trader or such nonsense. The entire existence would be like being in the greatest theme park ever...and it's FREE!
Put together a task force to fight the Borg, go on the attack, probably fail, get assimilated.
I'd also Google Star Trek and probably cause the universe to implode.
Start consulting historical records to catch myself up.
...while sampling Saurian brandy, Romulan ale, etc.
...while sampling Saurian brandy, Romulan ale, etc.
I would attempt to learn how the meritocracy (not socialism) that the Federation functions under is properly arranged - and if a trip back to reality was required - I would bring that knowledge back with me.
Now, if it was a permanent stay - I would go to around the time of Generations into the Romulan Star Empire, join the Tal'Shiar, and do 2 things,
1. Prevent Shinzon from being created, or Kill him
2. Prevent or minimize the effect of that stupid supernova...
Then live to be 200 years old and die a happy Romulan.
Now, if it was a permanent stay - I would go to around the time of Generations into the Romulan Star Empire, join the Tal'Shiar, and do 2 things,
1. Prevent Shinzon from being created, or Kill him
2. Prevent or minimize the effect of that stupid supernova...
Then live to be 200 years old and die a happy Romulan.
Freak out every time I met someone legendary?
Seriously, I'd want to go interstellar birdwatching. Maybe take a couple of correspondence/continuing education courses at the Academy.
Seriously, I'd want to go interstellar birdwatching. Maybe take a couple of correspondence/continuing education courses at the Academy.
Have my health problems fixed with their quicker, less invasive, and likely more permanent methods.
What?
Three words: Fully Stocked Runabout
Hire my ship out for high paying/low mass cargo runs.
Various unladylike activities with several holographic representations of certain Starfleet officers.
Only between humans, we hate Klingons instead.
Prime verse
See doctor, get vaccinated, catch up on history, tour earth, move to Risa and run a bar.
Kelvinverse
See doctor, get vaccinated, catch up on history, tour earth, move to Risa and run a bar. Start dating website for lovesick Vulcans.
See doctor, get vaccinated, catch up on history, tour earth, move to Risa and run a bar.
Kelvinverse
See doctor, get vaccinated, catch up on history, tour earth, move to Risa and run a bar. Start dating website for lovesick Vulcans.
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