1. Omit the episode and film summaries.Perish the thought that acknowlegement of Trek's being fictional creep in. Besides, they're useful for cross-referencing.
2. Include the source material for name, class and registry, ex. LCAR display.
Right. "The fans" who've been clamouring for this, both of them, will be pleased.
3. Do extensive research to insure accuracy and completeness.
Um, I think the Okudas would be less than impressed to hear someone intimate they didn't do "extensive" research. Of course they did, alongside their regular jobs within a limited timeframe. They do "extensive" research for the Encyclopaedia Britannicca, too, and there are still mistakes. Live with it.
4. Leave the notes out.
Why? Most people love them... Or is this point 1 creeping in again?
5. Finally, proofread the encyclopedia.
OF COURSE IT'S FRIGGIN' PROOFREAD! But until such a time as Pocket Books can harness the mistake-finding power of millions of fanboys poring over the text for three years for the several weeks market forces dictate it must be proofread during, I think the level of perfection will not meet your Borglike expectations.
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