"I've even seen nonsense declaring that a Star Destroyer can, in fact, destroy a star."
In much the same way, I expect, as a theoretical "star cruiser" can cruise a star. Or a theoretical "star frigate" can do to stars whatever it is that frigates do.
"Names like Avarice, Corruptor, Virulence, Malice, Assassin..."
They really should have stuck with the probate theme they began with "Executor". They could have had "Administrator", "Inheritor", "Testator"...
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quote: In much the same way, I expect, as a theoretical "star cruiser" can cruise a star. Or a theoretical "star frigate" can do to stars whatever it is that frigates do.
They can frig it, presumably.
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Shik
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quote:Originally posted by TSN: They really should have stuck with the probate theme they began with "Executor". They could have had "Administrator", "Inheritor", "Testator"...
Don't forget Contestor...crewed solely by people who think they deserve a better posting.
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As long as he doesn't touch the Mysterious Red Button, we're OK.
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quote:Originally posted by Shik: As long as he doesn't touch the Mysterious Red Button, we're OK.
Ooh... Whatsit do?
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Rules, specifically laid out by Matt Jefferies and Gene Roddenberry.
Also, the fact that the ships from Trek are by and large miniscule compared to Star Wars capital ships makes it easier to go crazy on the Trek ones. When was the last time you saw a fan-produced set of deck plans for a Star Destroyer?
Finally, it's our galaxy, our future. We can use our imaginations to connect the ever-changing world of today with the future world of Trek. It's easier to invest onesself in a world one knows.
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Da_bang80
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Uh huh... I swear to god if someone goes and actually builds the USS Enterprise, I'll kill him, his family, and his little dog too...
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