May/June Fanfic Challenge - Rebel Scum!

[Bry_Sinclair]

It the words of Jyn Erso (from the trailer not the film), “This is a rebellion, isn’t it? I rebel!” (Can you tell I’ve been having a bit of a Star Wars rewatch recently?)

Your challenge for the next two months is to think of a story where a character(s) rebel against authority in some way, whatever their reasons (be they honourable or otherwise).

Now this could be a rogue Starfleet officer who steals a starship for some purpose, or an entire crew that uncover a great conspiracy in the upper ranks of Headquarters and choose to expose it, or a Starfleet brat that decides not to following the path their parents chose for them, or a rag-tag Maquis crew fighting against dire odds, or the Mirror Universe Terrans throwing all they have at the Alliance, or whatever else you can think of.

It can be in any universe following any crew (so if you want to have Trek characters cross into a galaxy far, far away that would be acceptable).

Any length, though shorter would be better (no sense showing off and writing a novel in 2 months, lol).

Competition runs until Monday 26 June, with voting taking place between June 27-30, the winner being announced on July 1.

Good luck!

 

[Laura Cynthia Chambers]

Sounds exciting!

 

[Bry_Sinclair]

@Laura Cynthia Chambers it can be as exciting or mundane as people want to make it.

 

[Bynar0110]

I have an idea already developing about what kind of story to write.

 

[Robert Bruce Scott]

Bizarrely, the next episode of Star Trek Hunter - Episode 24: A Trillian Problem - is the story of a rebellion - a military coup on Trillus Prime. It starts with a scene in Episode 23...

Excerpt from Episode 23, Scene 9: The Trillian Ultimatum:

“Out with it, Siev,” said Ivonovic. “What is it that has you so upset?”

“I think it’s better that I show you…” th’Stavin activated a large viewscreen.

“I don’t recognize the city,” said Ivonovic.

“Leran Manev on Trillus Prime. That’s the United Federation of Planets building on the left and then the Trill Senate Tower…” th’Stavin said. There was a bright light as both buildings were repeatedly bombed from above, testing their shielding systems. Explosions inside both buildings just moments later brought down their shielding systems and a second round of bombing reduced both buildings to rubble.

Ivonovic closed his eyes, grimaced and took a deep breath. “How many?”

“Estimates are just over 7,000,” th’Stavin replied. “The Trill Senate was in session - an address by the primary administrator…”

“Which means all of the ambassadors, most of the Trill government, probably at least a dozen symbionts…” Ivonovic sank slowly into a chair.

“That’s just the start,” said th’Stavin.

The image of an older male trill, clad in some rather garish sort of military uniform, appeared on the screen. “I am General Hialal Mulaax. The illegal body purporting to be the legitimate government of the trill people has been obliterated, as have the representatives of our terran oppressors and many of their allies. Trillus Prime is now free. The Federation must withdraw all Federation assets and personnel within three days or forfeit them to the Trillian Master Forces. My people are disciplined, but we have grown weary of alien domination of our world and Federation greed for our resources. You do not want to leave your people here on Trillus. Three days. And the traitors who claim to represent Trillus for their Federation masters must be returned to us to stand trial. They will want to return if they care about their families...”

Thanks!! rbs

 

[hbquikcomjamesl]

By pure coincidence, my own brief treatise on the Children of Tama involves a rebellion.

 

[Bry_Sinclair]

This is getting spooky now, lol

 

[Laura Cynthia Chambers]

Well, unfortunately, I can't say the same. Does that make me a rebel? (unwittingly)

 

[Bynar0110]

My idea involves an embittered starship commander.

 

[Laura Cynthia Chambers]

I've been wanting to create my own ship and crew, but it's easier to work with established characters and create your secondaries as OCs.

 

[Bry_Sinclair]

I've been wanting to create my own ship and crew, but it's easier to work with established characters and create your secondaries as OCs.

Go with what works best for you, but if you really want to create your own fanfic series I'd say go for it! You're afforded a greater amount of freedom with what you can do with the characters, because no one will know them like you do.

 

[admiralelm11]

Does this mean that my secret life as a Starfleet undercover operative inside the Maquis movement has finally been declassified by Starfleet Intelligence? Just kidding. I'll admit that it's an idea. I just wish I wasn't so busy right now. I'm sorry.

 

[Bynar0110]

I like the use of one my favorite Star Wars quotes.

 

[Oddish]

Got an idea too...

 

[Bry_Sinclair]

Got an idea too...

Glad to hear it

 

[Orbing Master]

yep - an idea has come to me and i'm already into the outlining stage..! hoping to do justice to some established canon characters while making things interesting with some of my original characters as well.

 

[Bry_Sinclair]

I'm looking forward to it @Orbing Master

 

[Bynar0110]

The introduction is finished, I just have to weave together the small snippets I wrote into a single story.

 

[Orbing Master]

I'm looking forward to it @Orbing Master

Appreciate the encouragement... although hit a snag when I finally finished the outline - and absolutely hated what I'd written! So I've gone back and reexamined the idea and found a decent middle ground, I think. Now just to finish that new outline and get to the writing!
Question: Does it have to be posted as a completed 'piece', or can I post it in segments?

 

[Bry_Sinclair]

Appreciate the encouragement... although hit a snag when I finally finished the outline - and absolutely hated what I'd written! So I've gone back and reexamined the idea and found a decent middle ground, I think. Now just to finish that new outline and get to the writing!
Question: Does it have to be posted as a completed 'piece', or can I post it in segments?

Segments is fine with me, so long as you have it finished and posted in its entirety by the closing date.