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From the Ready Room 1

XO Briefing 1

Ship’s Log 2

Starfleet Marine Corps 2

Starfleet Renewal Reminders 2

Treasury Report 3

Away Team and Activity Schedule 3

Remembering Leonard Nimoy 4

Star Trek News 10

Captain’s Top 10 12

Star Trek Fiction 13

Name the Episode 14

Reviews 15

Name the Spaceship Answers 16

While on an Away Mission 16

Area Conventions & Exhibits 17

Hunt for the Icon 19

Command Structure 21

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Editor MarkAdam Miller

Layout, Graphics and Publishing Brenda A. Miller

Marine Reporting Neil Yawn

Treasury Reporting MarkAdam Miller

HEPHAESTUS is the Greek name for the Roman

god of the forge, Vulcan. Birmingham has the

world’s largest iron statue, that of the Roman god,

Vulcan. We named our Starfleet chapter the

Hephaestus to give us ties to our city and to Star

Trek, which has had its own Vulcan since 1966.

Hephaestus forged armor and weapons for the gods.

We create our own “armor and weapons” here, in

our newsletter, so it is called The Anvil.

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Greeting from your Captain,

I am dedicating this Anvil to Leonard Nimoy. Mr. Nimoy died Fed. 27. Mr. Nimoy was my first real hero

since I was very young: first as Mr. Spock, then as the actor himself. I learned who Mr. Nimoy was from his

book “I am not Spock.” The book gave me insight not only of the character Mr. Spock but the kind of man Mr.

Nimoy was. One of my favorite memories is the “In Search of . . .” program that he hosted. It dealt with some

of the mythical things like Big Foot and the Bermuda Triangle but it was a good show on how to look at things

differently. Leonard Nimoy will be missed. He was 83. He lived up to his most famous quote “Live long and

Prosper.” Mr. Nimoy had a long life and was very

prosperous not only in money but in his many family and

friends. I believe Nathan Fillion said it best:” I have and

always shall be your Fan.”

Ships business: If you have a review, article, story or

some personal achievements you would like to share with

your fellow crewmen please send them to the email below.

Capt. MarkAdam Miller

[email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/Hephaestus2004/

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Leonard Nimoy’s death saddened me. He truly was a Star Trek icon. He was the guest speaker at my very first convention in Atlanta quite a few years ago. That was a magical time for me for I was able to buy Star Trek stuff and meet Star Trek fans from other areas. And I was able to see and hear Spock. Yes, he will be missed.

Now to ship business. First, congratulations to two crew members for receiving a promotion. Phillip Mangina, Jr. was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, and Donald Arnold was promoted to Ensign 3rd Class.

Also, Congratulations to Donald Arnold for receiving his Latnium Boothby for finishing 200 Starfleet Academy courses. Way to go Donald! That’s all this month. See you next time. Pat Hicks [email protected]

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SShhiipp’’ss LLoogg February 14, 2015 Monthly Social

The social was great fun. Social was at Mohney's home. If you were not there you missed a good game of

Dalmuti: 4 great, 1 regular and 1 uncalled revolution. Pete won and was hard to beat since he was Great Dalmuti for the first 4 rounds. Brenda came within 4 points of Pete but her luck changed and she ended up Great Peon in the last 2 rounds

causing her to fall behind again. We also watched several Marvel animation films. Pop, chips, dip and cookies were also available. Pizza was there for a small donation.

Attendance: 12 People

Personnel Updates:

Ensign 3rd Class Donald Arnold has received his Latnium Boothby. He has finished 200 courses in the Starfleet Academy. Congratulations Donald!�

(If you have any news or accomplishments you would like to share with the group please email them to me at: [email protected]. Also your personal updates can give your Captain added info to help get you

recognition and awards at summit for your accomplishments).

SSttaarrfflleeeett MMaarriinnee CCoorrppss Greetings,

The 654th MSG is looking for members. There is a completely different set of Academy schools for those

trying to get the Boothby awards. There is no pressure in joining. There are two categories: Active which

means all ranks will be Marine ranks, and Reserve which means you stay primarily Fleet and only use Marine

ranks when doing marine stuff. Contact Lt. General Neil Yawn, if you are interested or have questions.

Looking to boost your Boothby Awards? The Starfleet Marines Academy may be your answer. Check out

what SFMC Academy has for you.

Lt. General Neil Yawn, OIC 1 BN, 2BDE, OIC 654 MSG

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I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.

- William Shatner

It is wit h sadness that I heard of Leonard Nimoy's death. I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring

hours with him. He won't be forgotten.

- Sir Patrick Stewart

The death of Leonard Nimoy is indeed an immense

loss to us all. I only hope that during this difficult time

we can all take comfort in the everlasting impact he

has made. As Spock he portrayed the first

Roddenberry character, an outsider who truly let us

see ourselves. Leonard Nimoy’s talent allowed

millions to learn more about who we are and who we

want to be. I will always thank him for that.

- Rod Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry

Entertainment and son of “Star Trek” creator Gene

Roddenberry

LLAP RIP to the best First Officer. @TheRealNimoy

- Jonathan Frakes

Live Long and Prosper Peace and long life! Rip

Leonard/Spock

Commander Dean Brown

Today, the world lost a great man, and I lost a great friend. We return you now to the stars, Leonard. You

taught us to "Live Long And Prosper," and you indeed did, friend. I shall miss you in so many, many

ways

- George Takei

My heart is broken. I love you profoundly my dear friend. and I will miss you everyday. may flights of

angels sing thee to thy rest.

- Zachary Quinto

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We stood on your shoulders, and wouldn’t have had

a galaxy to explore if you hadn’t been there, first.

Thank you, Leonard, Rest in peace.

– Wil Wheaton

RIP, Mr. Nimoy. You really did live long and prosper,

and we were all the richer for it.

- Jeri Ryan

If I had to say anything, it would be that the quote

from TWOK is a good statement. "Of all the souls I

encountered in my travels, his was the most human."

Leonard was a good man, an icon, part of a great

image of hope. I only hope that Gene, Spock, Bones,

Scotty, and Nurse Chapel are together and well on

the other side of paradise. Meanwhile, on this side of

paradise, we say, God Bless and Godspeed,

Leonard. As you liked to end you tweets and wise

sayings: LLAP.

Ensign 3rdClass Donald Arnold

I have been, and always shall be, your fan. Thank

you.

- Nathan Fillion

The eulogies for Leonard will be affirmative, loving

and respectful. That’s what people confirm after the

passing of others, whether or not they draw an

accurate picture. It is my honor to say that in this

case it’s true; Leonard Nimoy was all those things.

He had great professionalism as an actor. On the set

he was consistently the character he played. In fact, I

got to know Mr. Spock long before I knew the actor

who played him. It was a mark of his integrity that he

was so loyal to the role he portrayed. When I finally

did get to know the man better I discovered his

compassion, his intelligence and his humanity. All of

which laid the foundation for his keen sense of

philanthropy.

I was struck by his integrity and his desire to be

honest and straight forward in all he did. We were

never close friends but I never stopped believing that

if I ever had need for such a friend he would be

there.

- Walter Koenig

RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by ‘Star Trek.’ Boldly go . . .” the U.S. Space Agency

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Leonard Nimoy had dignity, gravitas, a witty and

irreverent sense of humor, and an intelligence of

exceptional size and dimension. In conversation, I

always felt as if I couldn't afford to miss a word of

what he was saying because he never failed to say

something that sprang from a deeply authentic and

original spirit. As an artist, his contributions have

been inestimable. As a man, he stood quite

dramatically alone in his singularity, and that can be

said of very few.

- Kate Mulgrew�

Astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this photo of the iconic Vulcan salute from the International

Space Station on Saturday as a tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy.

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Leonard Nimoy had dignity, gravitas, a witty and

irreverent sense of humor, and an intelligence of

exceptional size and dimension. In conversation, I

always felt as if I couldn't afford to miss a word of

cause he never failed to say

something that sprang from a deeply authentic and

original spirit. As an artist, his contributions have

been inestimable. As a man, he stood quite

dramatically alone in his singularity, and that can be

I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend

Leonard Nimoy. But, I also want to celebrate his

extraordinary life. He was a true force of strength

and his character was that of a champion. Leonard’s

integrity and passion as an actor and devotion t

craft helped transport STAR TREK into television

history. His vision and heart are bigger than the

universe. I will miss him very much and send

heartfelt wishes to his family.

- Nichelle Nichols

Astronaut Terry Virts tweeted this photo of the International

on Saturday as a tribute to the

I did not get to see Mr. Nimoy in person but I did get

to see his photography work at UAB's Art Gallery.

Played my favorite character next to S

Captain's Log Star date 2/27/2015 We lost our

science officer he was a great person and an even

better friend.

– Matt Boyd

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I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend

Leonard Nimoy. But, I also want to celebrate his

extraordinary life. He was a true force of strength

and his character was that of a champion. Leonard’s

integrity and passion as an actor and devotion to his

craft helped transport STAR TREK into television

history. His vision and heart are bigger than the

universe. I will miss him very much and send

heartfelt wishes to his family.

Nichelle Nichols

I did not get to see Mr. Nimoy in person but I did get

to see his photography work at UAB's Art Gallery.

Played my favorite character next to Scotty.

2/27/2015 We lost our

science officer he was a great person and an even

better friend.

Matt Boyd

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Saturday afternoons at 1pm on Channel 42. For one hour every Saturday in the latchild got to see the idealized best in humanity, primarily from a character who was only half human. For that one hour, the child saw how conflicts did not always result in violence, how a cool head and a minor amount of thought could save you more often than not. That hour would also give the child hope, for the future, for humanity, for self. That one hour each Saturday afternoon at 1pm on channel 42 did the child a lifetime

worth of good. Thank you so very much, Mr. Nimoy. That c

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Saturday afternoons at 1pm on Channel 42. For one hour every Saturday in the late 70's and early 80's, a child got to see the idealized best in humanity, primarily from a character who was only half human. For that one hour, the child saw how conflicts did not always result in violence, how a cool head and a minor amount

uld save you more often than not. That hour would also give the child hope, for the future, for humanity, for self. That one hour each Saturday afternoon at 1pm on channel 42 did the child a lifetime

worth of good. Thank you so very much, Mr. Nimoy. That child will miss you.

- Stan Daniel

We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should be noted that in the midst of our sorrow, this

death takes place in the shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world; a world that our beloved comrade gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or empty one, and we will not debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my

travels, his was the most... human.

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e 70's and early 80's, a child got to see the idealized best in humanity, primarily from a character who was only half human. For that one hour, the child saw how conflicts did not always result in violence, how a cool head and a minor amount

uld save you more often than not. That hour would also give the child hope, for the future, for humanity, for self. That one hour each Saturday afternoon at 1pm on channel 42 did the child a lifetime

hild will miss you.

We are assembled here today to pay final respects to our honored dead. And yet it should

noted that in the midst of our sorrow, this death takes place in the shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world; a world that our beloved comrade gave his life to protect and nourish. He did not feel this sacrifice a vain or empty one,

debate his profound wisdom at these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this: of all the souls I have encountered in my

travels, his was the most... human.

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It's very simple. Scissors cuts paper. Paper covers rock. Rock crushes lizard. Lizard poisons Spock. Spock

smashes scissors. Scissors decapitates lizard. Lizard eats paper. Paper disproves Spock. Spock vaporizes

rock. And as it always has, rock crushes scissors.

I AM CONVINCED

I am convinced That if all mankind

Could only gather together In one circle

Arms on each other's shoulders And dance, laugh and cry

together Then much

of the tension and burden of life

Would fall away In the knowledge that We are all children Needing and wanting

Each other's Comfort and Understanding

We are all children Searching for love”

Leonard Nimoy quotes

My folks came to U.S. as immigrants, aliens, and became citizens.

I was born in Boston, a citizen, went to Hollywood and became an alien.

** Rocket ships are exciting,

but so are roses on a birthday

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Leonard Nimoy

How do you describe Leonard Nimoy. He was an actor, writer, producer, director, poet, host, voiceover artist, photographer, patron of the arts, philanthropist, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be known as Mr. Spock by most but that was only as small part of who he was. His Spock character may have been best know as he help bridge the gap for outsiders to be involved in the world around them that often seemed alien to these outsiders. Before Star trek Mr. Nimoy was in various movies and TV shows including Them, Twilight Zone, Wagon Train and The Outer Limits. He worked in an episode of The Lieutenant, with the yet unknown Gene Roddenberry. He also worked with William Shatner in an episode of Then Man from U.N.C.L.E. After the TV show, Star Trek, wrapped he continued on acting including moving one stage over from Star Trek to Mission: Impossible to replace Martin Landau as their master-of-disguise spy. An interesting note is that Martin Landau was first chosen to play Spock but had turned it down. Mr. Nimoy also did hosting duties in the 70’s on the paranormal show In Search of…. He also worked with J.J. Abrams on his series Fringe, (2008-2013) Leonard Nimoy always had an internal battle with being Spock to the extent of writing two autobiographies of his struggles. The 1st was called I am Not Spock and 20 years later writing I am Spock, - books I highly recommend if you are a fan of acting and or Star Trek. Because of this internal conflict, Mr. Nimoy was not set to do a new Star Trek series that they were trying to produce, but when they decided to do a movie instead they were able to get him to come back for that. Mr. Nimoy directed many productions including; Star Trek III: Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Three Men and A Baby and his pride and joy, The Good Mother. He is also know for his musical pursuits including recordings of Proud Mary and The Legend of Bilbo Baggins Mr. Nimoy will be missed but I think we can take comfort from his last tweet. . .

A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP.

His perfect moments are in the memory of a lot of people who loved him.

(http://www.startrek.com)

Remembering Leonard Nimoy

If you would like to make a donation to remember Leonard Nimoy His Family suggests the following groups:

Everychild Foundation P.O. Box 1808

Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Foundation 20 F Street NW, Suite 200-A Washington, D.C. 20001

Beit T’Shuvah Treatment Center 8831 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90034

Bay-Nimoy Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046

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Not “Next Tuesday” Award

The Hephaestus was given the Not “Next Tuesday” Award, which is in recognition of a perfect record of submitting the Mission Status Report (MSR) on time. This award covers from July 2013 to June 2014. This was awarded by Admiral Robert Westfall Chief of Operations.

(www.sfi.com)

Herve Bennett passed away, 1930-2015

The producer and co-writer of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek V: The Final Frontier died February 25. He was 84 years old. Mr. Bennett is credited with revitalizing the Star Trek franchise after Paramount Pictures had doubts after the costly Star Trek the Motion Picture. Mr. Bennett was a successful writer and producer of shows like Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Women before he signed on to do Star Trek. After Star Trek, he producer other movies and shows including A Women called Golda featuring Leonard Nimoy playing opposite of Ingrid Bergman. He is also a producer and writer of the Time Travel show Time Trax. Herve Bennett was from Chicago. He retired to Oregon where he died from a long illness. Hephaestus gives condolences to family and

Friends of Herve Bennett. (http://www.startrek.com)

VISOR becoming a reality

Geordi LaForge was the blind helmsman and later engineer of the Starship Enterprise. He was able to do his work with a electronic device called a VISOR (Visual Instrument and Sensory Organ Replacement). This device is becoming a reality through the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Raymond Iezzi Jr., researcher/ophthalmologist. Allen Zderad, a 68-year-old Minnesota man who lost his sight from the degenerative eye disease, retinitis pigmentosa, was fitted with Dr. Iezzi’s “Second Sight Argus II" retinal prosthesis system. Mr. Zderad was able to see his wife for the first time in years. The device allows him to “see” shapes and forms. Mr. Zderad said of the device:”It's crude, but it's significant. It'll work.” (http://www.startrek.com)

Region 2 Summit

The Region 2 Summit is going to be at the LaPlaya Resort in Daytona Beach, Fl on March 27 – 29, 2015. The Summit is a place to get together with other ships in Region 2 to have fun and learn what other chapters are doing in their meetings. This would also be a good time to meet the new Region Coordinator. Tickets are $35 per person and hotel rooms are $84 plus tax per night. So plan now to attend.

(http://secondfleet.org/Summit2015/)

(Did I miss something? You have an interesting news item from Star Trek? Then send me your suggestions and articles at

[email protected])

The miracle is this: the more we share, the more we have.

- Leonard Nimoy

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11.. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.

- Spock, Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan, 1982

2. After a time, you may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all, as wanting. It is not

logical, but is often true.

– Spock, Star Trek, (Amok Time, Season 2, Episode 1, 1968)

33.. I could not deprive you of the revelation of all that you could accomplish together, of a

friendship that will define you both in ways you cannot yet realize.

- Star Trek, 2009 movie

44.. They like you very much, but they are not the hell ‘your’ whales.

- Star Trek: The Voyage Home (1986)

55.. Are you sure it isn't time for a colorful metaphor?

- Star Trek: The Voyage Home (1986)

66.. Logic, logic, logic. Logic is the beginning of wisdom, Valeris, not the end.

- Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

77.. There is an old Vulcan proverb: “Only Nixon could go to China.”

- Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

88.. Lieutenant, I am half-Vulcanian. Vulcanians do not speculate. I speak from pure logic. If I let go

of a hammer on a planet that has a positive gravity, I need not see it fall to know that it has, in

fact, fallen.

- Star Trek: Court Martial (Season, Episode ,1967)

99.. On my planet, "to rest" is to rest, to cease using energy. To me it is quite illogical to run up and

down on green grass USING energy instead of saving it.

- Stat Trek: Shore Leave (Season, Episode, 1966)

1100.. Live long and prosper.

-First spoken in Star Trek, Amok Time (Season 2, Episode 1, 1968)

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Star Trek Fiction

Star Trek: The New Adventures: A Warrior Returns

By: Donald Arnold

Boreth was cold when the landing party materialized.

Snow cascaded from the sky making it nearly impossible

to see. A chilled wind sent a shiver down the spines of

everyone. Bill stepped forward first and, at a glance,

guessed no one had been here in a while. That theory was

altered rather quickly. A bright flame glowed in the

darkness of the monastery. The landing party carefully

wandered towards the doors, which eerily sat slightly

opened. Bill nudged the door with his staff. It whisked

open as if it were weightless. “Who’s in here?”. An ancient

sounding voice answered, “The Forgotten who was

Unforgettable.”

An elderly looking Klingon stepped from the shadows.

Spock did facial recognition on him. “Captain, if my

hypothesis is correct. This man is Kahless the

Unforgettable.” The aged Klingon laughed and remarked,

“Is it that hard to tell? Honor and truth go hand in hand.

By telling you a lie, I would risk honor, which is not a risk

I would take.” Bill spoke with Kahless for the better part

of fifteen minutes before asking about the file. Bill

inquired, “Did you have any dealings with the Federation?

I found a file that claimed you were in hiding for

something. Where have you been?” Kahless gave him a

strange look and responded, “You already know, if you

have the secrets of the Federation. Nevertheless, I’ll tell

you. I’ve been on Boreth since I left Qo’nos. I had a

bunker underground for years. I wanted to take my

teachings of honor far beyond the Klingon galaxies but . . .

a young Admiral stopped me. He was big on politics. By

the time I reached the Sol System, there was half a fleet

prepared to kill me if I didn’t leave. Therefore, I came to

Boreth quickly and began a life underground.”

The Admiral had been Admiral James Nicks, former

President of the United Federation of Planets. This was the

third project that had been uncovered. If they could find

Sarek’s katra keeper and the information behind

OPERATION: STARSHIP RAIN, they would have

cleared everything.

Bill convinced Kahless to join them. With James Kirk,

Ambassador Spock, Jeremiah Livingston, and now

Kahless, they may have a way to fight the war on Nicks.

They left Boreth and headed to Vulcan.

On Earth … Other matters were being handled. James

Nicks, or as he was called in the collective, Narotis, was

soon to execute his plans. Bill would be dead, the

Enterprise crew would be imprisoned and the secrets

would remain secret. However, news that Bill had found

James Kirk and Livingston was splitting the New

Collective’s mind. The New Collective was still unaware

as to whether Kahless had been found. Never the less,

STARSHIP RAIN would bring them back to Earth and the

New Collective was waiting. Vengeance was waiting.

Resistance was futile.

Romulus was quite dark this particular day. Empress

Sela had sent soldiers to Boreth. When they returned, they

had reported just missing someone. They had discovered

footsteps in the snow and other signs that people had been

there including the warp signature of a Starship. Empress

Sela contacted her secret ally. A shadowy figure

materialized on screen and said, “Do not tell me they

escaped again. Kahless was our chance. We can’t conquer

if you keep failing us.” Sela looked up and said, “The New

Collective is a powerful enemy. Starfleet rogues only

make it worse. I’ll keep trying.” The figure snapped,

“You’re running out of chances, Romulan!” The screen

shot to black.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Donald Arnold is a member of the Hephaestus and has written

many Star Trek fan fiction. If you have any fan fiction you

would like to submit then send me your stories at

[email protected]

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Reviews Star Wars Rebels by: Captain MarkAdam Miller

Disney Channel and Disney XD

(Spoiler Alert – May be spoilers in the article)

If you have not been watching Star Wars: Rebels then you are missing a good

show. This show picks up five years before Star Wars: A New Hope. It follows a

14/15 year old boy, Ezra Bridger, who has joined a Rebel cell to fight the Empire.

His main reason to join is to learn the ways of the Jedi from Kanan Jarrus, an

unconventional Jedi that survived Emperor Plantine’s General Order 66. They

work out of a small starship called The Ghost Owned by Captain Hera Syndulla:

a Twi'lek. Also in the rebel group: Sabine Wren, who is knowledgeable in

weapons and explosives; Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios, a Lasat honor guard, who

is the muscles of the group; and C1-10P, a.k.a. "Chopper", an older model

droid that has been patched up with whatever they can find to keep him

running.

Several Star Wars main characters show up including Darth Vader, Grand

Moff Tarkin, Lando Calrissian, Senator Bail Organa (Liea’s Dad), C-3PO and, of

course, R2-D2. They are mostly in the background but add to the Star Wars

Methos. It is also nice that they have James Earl Jones and Billy Dee

Williams voice their characters as well.

The shows are 30 minutes long so it would seem that not much would happen, but they pack a lot in those

30 minutes with an action plot to make someone want to tune into the next episode. The flight of The Ghost

and the other imperial ships are really incredible: they remind me of seeing the Star Destroyer as it comes

across the screen the first time in Star Wars: A New Hope. The story line also helps build on what happen

between the clone war movie and when A New Hope came out. It also shows why the empire needs to be done

away with.

Check it out. I hope that since the 1st season has ended it will be on Netflix soon so I can watch it over

and over again

Rating: AAAAA

I have been and always will be your friend - Spock, Star Trek II: the Wrath of Kahn

Did I miss something? You have an interesting movie or TV show you would like to review or be reviewed? Then send me

your suggestions and articles to [email protected].

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Name the Spaceship Answers

Eagle 5(Winnebago RV) from Spaceballs Valley Forge from Silent Running

Battlestar Galactica From the Original series Battlestar Galactica

Jupiter 2 from Lost in Space

Serenity from Firefly Discovery One from @001: A Space Odyssey

Millennium Falcon From the Star Wars movies Eagle from Space:1999

United Galaxy Sanitation Patrol Cruiser from Quark U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek (classic)

I could not find any reference to the ships in the background of Battlestar Galactica. If any one knows what the ships are then send me the answers.

Vulcan comes to Ohio. LLAP - Leonard Nimoy tweer

While on an Away Mission

All away missions were postponed for the memorial services for Captain/ Ambassador Spock. Many people cried and many glasses of Romulan Ale were lifted. Remind me to stop off near the Romulan border to pick up a new case of Romulan Ale.

- While on an Away Mission is a fictional account of things that the Hephaestus might run into on her Voyages. Have a suggestion of a planet to visit, a creature to encounter then send me your Ideas and I will write it up. -

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Area Conventions & Exhibits For additional Cons please go to http://www.southernfan.com/calendar.htm

February

February 1- March 15, 2015 – 101 Inventions That Changed the World, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL� http://www.rocketcenter.com

Certain turning points in humankind's history have been defined by the creation or discovery of something profound. From stone tools to the birth of the Internet, driven by necessity and accident we have shaped our own destiny through invention. These inventions act as historical punctuation points in the story of 101 Inventions That Changed the World, that explores not only the inventions themselves, but also suggests the reasoning behind their development and their subsequent effect on humankind.

February 1- December 31, 2015 – 101 Rocket City Inventions, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL http://www.rocketcenter.com

Inspired by the featured exhibit, "101 Inventions that Changed the World," the Center has developed a Huntsville component that showcases the creative spirit of the community that sent man to the moon. "101 Rocket City Inventions" includes local patents that track the history of a cotton town turned Rocket City. The exhibition is designed to reflect Huntsville’s robust culture of invention and innovation for products, services and technologies.

February 21-22, 2015 – Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo, Decatur, GA http://www.atlantascifiexpo.com

The Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo is a celebration of pop culture creators with a focus on Atlanta-based talent. Artists, writers, actors, game designers, animators, modelers, costumers and fans will gather to share their craft, instruct and inspire others to explore their own fannish interests. Held at North DeKalb Mall in Decatur, Georgia, Feb. 21-22, 2015, the two-day event will feature panels, workshops, gaming tournaments, live entertainment and a dealer’s room. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

February 27-March 1, 2015 – Con Nooga, Chattanooga, TN http://connooga.com

CON NOOGA is Chattanooga’s first and only Multi-Fandom (Multiple Genre) Convention covering everything from Celebrities, Artists, Authors, Film Makers, Sci-Fi, Horror, Anime, Comics, Paranormal, Costuming, Concerts, Shows, Contests, Gaming, Console Gaming, Seminars, Workshops, Families, and Fun. Not to mention the numerous DEALERS, and EXHIBITORS in our 36,000 Square Foot Exhibitor Hall. Over 100+ Special Guests, dealers and fan groups help to make Con Nooga complete.

He’s really not dead as long as we remember him. - McCoy, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

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March

March 7, 2015 – Cardboard Con, Atlanta, GA http://www.cardboardcon.com

Cardboard*Con is the world's most affordable science fiction / fantasy convention, and the first dedicated to the art of cardboard costuming. Accidentally founded in 2010 by Captain Drew of the original cardboard troopers, Cardboard*Con has gone on to attract tens of devoted attendees and such guests as Cardboard Boxxa Fett(ucinni). Held annually in downtown Atlanta, Cardboard*Con is a family-friendly "traveling" convention which spans several convention hotels over the course of 5 hours, providing a significant positive economic and spiritual impact on the city as a whole. Cardboard*Con is more efficient than other science fiction conventions held in Atlanta, as it eschews the outdated and inefficient "volunteer system" in favor of the "you're in charge of yourself" system.

March 14-15, 2015 – JoeLanta, Atlanta, GA http://www.joelanta.org/

For more than a decade, JoeLanta has been an annual event bringing toy collectors and pop culture enthusiasts from across the country together in Atlanta to celebrate the joys of toys and friendship! Not only will you find vendors selling a variety of vintage and modern toys such as GI Joe, Barbie, Mego, Transformers, Star Wars, Super Powers, Masters of the Universe, a wide variety of 1:6 scale figures and accessories plus magazines, comic books & lunch boxes; but you’ll also have an opportunity to meet celebrities, see costumers and check out a variety of toy dioramas!

March 17, 2015 – Science Café, Birmingham, AL http://www.mcwane.org/event/science-cafe-7/

Birmingham Science Café brings the general public face-to-face with scientists in a laid-back atmosphere. Come to John’s City Diner the third Tuesday of every month for Science Café. The evening begins at 6:00pm with science trivia, followed by the guest speaker at 6:30.

SCIENCE TOPIC:

POLYMERS IN OUR LIFE: FROM PLASTICS TO ARTIFICIAL ORGANS AND NANOMATERIALS

SPEAKER: Eugenia Kharlampieva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry University of Alabama at Birmingham

Time 6;00pm - 8:00pm

An ancestor of mine maintained that if you eliminate the impossible,

whatever remains – however improbable – must be the truth.

- Captain Spock, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country also a variation in Star Trek (2009)

(Derived from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes series)

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April

April 10-12, 2015 – 221b Con, Atlanta, GA http://221bcon.com/

A fan con for all things Sherlock Holmes.

April 24-26, 2015 – Treklanta, Atlanta, GA http://www.trektrax.org/

Treklanta(formerlyTrekTrax Atlanta), hosted by the USS RepublicNCC-1371, is an annual science fiction convention based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to space opera in general and Star Trek in particular, which places special emphasis on fan-based events, activities, programming and productions. The first three conventions, held from 2011 to 2013, were devoted exclusively to the Star Trek franchise. In 2014, the convention expanded its focus to include other space opera franchises such as Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Babylon 5. Guest include Anne Lockhart(Battlestar Galactica), Sean Kenney(Star Trek) and Jason Carter(Babylon 5). Also author Keith R.A. DeCandido.

May

May 22-24, 2015 – Timegate, Atlanta, GA http://timegatecon.org/

TimeGate is an annual sci-fi convention in Atlanta, GA focusing on Doctor Who and British media and culture. Launched in 2005, the convention hits its 10 year anniversary in 2015. Guest Katy Manning. For 2015, TimeGate will be held at the Marriott Century Center.

This section lists Cons that might be if interest to our group. It is not intended to be a complete list. If I’ve missed one, please let me

know so I can list it in the next issue. Also please post any Con that your fellow crewmen might find of interest on our Facebook

group.

Hunt for the Icon Did you find the five Icons last month? Last month’s Icon was �. I made a mistake and there were six of

them hidden in February’s Newsletter. If you did not find them all they were:

1. After my name in From the Ready Room 2. After Greetings in Starfleet Marine Corps 3. At of number 10 in The Captains Top Ten 4. After March in Area Conventions & Exhibits 5. After the paragraph on Region 2 Summit in Star Trek News 6. Before Pat Hicks in USS Hephaestus Command Structure

I hope you found them all. This Month � five floppy disks are hidden in the Anvil. The five doesn’t include the example above.

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USS HEPHAESTUS

COMMAND STRUCTURE

COMMAND STAFF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MarkAdam Miller, Captain – Commanding Officer Pat Hicks, Fleet Captain – 1st Officer

Brenda Miller, Lt Cmdr – Second Officer

SueEllen Mohney, Captain � Denby Potts, Rear Admiral Danny Potts, Rear Admiral

SCIENCES NAVIGATION

Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Archaeology and Anthropology

Pete Mohney, Admiral

COMPUTER SCIENCES ENGINEERING

Danny Potts, Rear Admiral Flo Hurst, Commander

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY

Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr Pat Simmons, Lt Cmdr

Melissa Boartfield, Crewman

Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC – Security Intelligence, Chief

OPERATIONS MARINES

SueEllen Mohney, Captain – Chief of Operations and Counselor

Shelia Benton, Lt Col – Stampede Coordinator, SFMC

Neil Yawn, Lt. General, SFMC Roy Green, Brigadier ,SFMC

Shelia Benton, Lt Col Brenda A. Miller, Lt Cmdr

– Ships Administrative Assistant Lynnette Yawn, Lt. – Ships Galley Officer

MEDICAL AMBASSADORS

Shelia Benton, Lt Commander – Chief Medical Officer, SFMD

Mike Burtyk Shirley Burton

CADET TRAINING UNASSIGNED CREW AND CIVILIANS

Matthew Potts, Petty Officer Katrina Mohney, Cadet Crewman

Tara Mohney, Cadet Athena Youngblood, Cadet

Gloria Greening, Lt Edward deGruy, Lt Cmdr

Renee Gainer, Lt JG Donald Arnold, Ensign Diedra Robinson, Ensign

Haley Youngblood, Crewmen Phillip Mangina, Red Shirt

Dennis Evans, Fleet Captain(ret.)

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