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That's what the window is for.Have you heard of 2nd hand smoke?![]()
Too soon...LOL apparently the name of episode 1 is - "The Star Gazer"
It’s the 24th century, they probably have healthy smokeHave you heard of 2nd hand smoke?![]()
LOL apparently even the name of episode 1 is - "The Star Gazer"
Also Picard's original Stargazer commemorated...
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As mentioned in another thread, 2326 seems far too late a date for the Stargazer to have been commissioned based on its registry number. It should have been constructed around the turn of the 24th century.
...name, number and arrival called out clearly over the tannoy when the Enterprise crew are disembarking.
which paris and nog did not know aboutIt’s the 24th century, they probably have healthy smoke
Agreed. In the Star Trek: Rihannsu novel Honor Blade, Stargazer entered service in 2276.As mentioned in another thread, 2326 seems far too late a date for the Stargazer to have been commissioned based on its registry number. It should have been constructed around the turn of the 24th century.
Indeed, the Constellation-class USS Hathaway *NCC-2593* was already a 80-year old ship by 2365 (TNG "Peak Performance").As mentioned in another thread, 2326 seems far too late a date for the Stargazer to have been commissioned based on its registry number. It should have been constructed around the turn of the 24th century.
Yes clearly a running theme...
Well, the Excelsior was commissioned in 2285. That's 300 registry numbers above the Enterprise, which was commissioned in 2245. So, if we assume 300 / 40 years, then NCC-2600 would be commissioned sometime around 2325. So, it makes perfect sense.
Indeed, the Constellation-class USS Hathaway *NCC-2593* was already a 80-year old ship by 2365 (TNG "Peak Performance").
The Bridge Window Debate
Many fans, including myself. reacted badly to the advent of a "window" on the starship bridge. We tend to be nostalgic about it being a "viewer". For me, it's because Gene Roddenberry always made a point of saying that it is NOT a window. I believe that Gene made a point of this because there was a day (1964) where the idea of a giant view screen was pure science fiction, and that's the one and only reason.
Lately I've had a chance to re-think the Bridge "window" and have come around on it. What is the problem with a window? It may just be our ape-brain getting in the way again. We may be hog-tied by the assumption that "windows" are fragile. That it is a weak area that can be broken, or smashed. But is that the case on a starship three hundred years in the future? Certainly not. I would venture to say that it is a variable-opacity transparent Duranium. It is a window in function only, in that we can see thru it, and see things with our own eyes. If windows on a starship are dangerous, then why do we have them everywhere? It's because they are no more dangerous than any other part of a starships hull. Why do we want to see things with the naked eye? It's because we are human. This brings to mind something from astronaut Dave Scott, "I believe there is something be said for exploring beautiful places first hand. It's good for the spirit." Doesn't that sound like Star Trek?
I have to say that I strongly agree with his statements. So many treat the window as trite and I'm like "Why?" And the idea that I want to see it for myself, that I want to experience for myself, using my eyes, (cue Darth Vader scene) that makes it so valuable.Doug Drexler posted his thoughts on the whole bridge window debate on Facebook
As mentioned in another thread, 2326 seems far too late a date for the Stargazer to have been commissioned based on its registry number. I
The word before the dates it seem to say 'Service', but yeah. We'll have to wait and see if we can read the whole top bar in the final episode, or any BTS pics.Since we can't read it all, what are the chances that those years are actually the time that Picard served on the ship (not just as Captain).
Since we can't read it all, what are the chances that those years are actually the time that Picard served on the ship (not just as Captain).
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