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diff --git a/content-org/star-trek.org b/content-org/star-trek.org index f82d65e0..45548989 100644 --- a/content-org/star-trek.org +++ b/content-org/star-trek.org @@ -10,75 +10,13 @@ :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_HUGO_SECTION: star-trek :END: -** DONE Space Cadet Log Home +** DONE Star Trek CLOSED: [2023-11-16 Wed 23:00] :PROPERTIES: -:EXPORT_FILE_NAME: home +:EXPORT_FILE_NAME: _index :EXPORT_HUGO_CUSTOM_FRONT_MATTER: :abstract Homeapage of my small Star Trek fansite :type special :hardback true :EXPORT_HUGO_PAIRED_SHORTCODES: recent-updates st-logo menu menu-inline img-r st-voy-reviews :END: -Hello and welcome to my little Star Trek fan site! -Why Star Trek? -Well, I consider it to be [[/star-trek/star-wars-or-star-trek/][the greatest Sci-fi series of all time]] -However, I am not long-time fan. - -#+BEGIN_QUOTE -These are the voyages of Starfleet Cadet Michał - -His multi-year mission to explore those classic shows - -To explore optimism for future - -To seek out new ideas - -And fantastic crew - -To boldly go where millions have gone before -#+END_QUOTE - -Star Trek is not one, but multiple TV series spanning often up to 7 seasons long. -I've heard legends about people watching all it during summer, but I find it hard to believe. -*** The trek -I've joined the Starfleet close to 2010 or 2011[^trakt] and -since then I've stationed on different ships and stations, but it took at least a few years before assignment change. - -Please note, that the following is not a full list of Star Trek, but the list of what I've already seen and enjoyed. -This cadet log will grow in time. -You can follow the journey using [[/st-updates/index.xml][RSS]] - -[^trakt]: I've made the mistake of starting the adventure on Netflix, so the data is lost. - -**** The Next Generation -*The* Star Trek. -Gene Roddenberry's vision came to life. - -I've stationed on USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) long before starting of this webstite, so only my memory can be base of those notes. -But what I remember most is the crew. -Even if there were a lot of weaker missions, meeting everyone on the bridge. -Everyone, even Data with his terrible cat poetry. - -Btw, using "Summarize in the style of Ode to Spot" is the only good usage of ChatGPT I've found. - -#+attr_shortcode: "st-tng" -#+begin_menu -The Next Generation -#+end_menu - -**** Voyager -I was transferred to Voyager soon after serving on Deep Space Nine [^paradox] and this is my current station. I have to say that the crew is nowhere near as nice as on Enterprise NCC-1701 and our adventures in Delta Quadrant are nowhere near those of Deep Space Nine, but all in all I am very much enjoying my stay here. It won't be the most memorable voyage, but it will be very nice and worth the hustle. -[^paradox]: I am aware of the time paradox. I have no idea how I was able to serve two places at the same time. - -#+attr_shortcode: "st-voy" -#+begin_menu -Voyager -#+end_menu - -#+begin_st-voy-reviews -Reviews -#+end_st-voy-reviews ---- - -(all logos from [[https://seeklogo.com][Seek Logo]]) ** DONE Star Wars or Star Trek? CLOSED: [2023-01-29 Wed 23:00] @@ -804,7 +742,7 @@ Markings: :EXPORT_HUGO_CUSTOM_FRONT_MATTER: :hasNavSection st-voy-episodes :EXPORT_HUGO_MENU: :menu star-trek :parent voy-r-s5 :END: -*** DONE star trek: voyager 05x01 - night +*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager 05x01 - Night CLOSED: [2023-02-12 wed 23:00] :PROPERTIES: :export_file_name: 05x01-night @@ -1557,7 +1495,7 @@ Varro's ship. **** Doctor Factor Present, but just as unsatisfying as the entire episode. -*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager - 05x18 Course: Oblivion +*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager 05x18 Course: Oblivion CLOSED: [2024-04-03 Wed 21:14] :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_FILE_NAME: 05x18-course-oblivion @@ -1627,7 +1565,7 @@ Reduced to plot device, but I still love this episode. [fn:before] I have not reviewed episodes before reaching season 5, sorry. -*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager - 05x19 - Fight +*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager 05x19 - Fight CLOSED: [2024-04-03 Wed 21:38] :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_FILE_NAME: 05x19-fight @@ -1654,7 +1592,7 @@ I was snoring so loudly, that I didn't notice. He was here, right? It's sickbay so he should. -*** DONE Star Trek Voyager 05x20 - "Think Tank" +*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager 05x20 - Think Tank CLOSED: [2024-04-08 Mon 19:30] :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_FILE_NAME: 05x20-think-tank @@ -1707,6 +1645,61 @@ Disregarding obvious joke (Da Ba Dee), this looks phenomenal He lives in a society! #+end_img-c +*** DONE Star Trek: Voyager 04x21 - Juggnaut +CLOSED: [2024-04-20 Sat 18:51] +:PROPERTIES: +:EXPORT_FILE_NAME: 05x21-juggernut +:EXPORT_HUGO_CUSTOM_FRONT_MATTER+: abstract My mini review +:EXPORT_HUGO_PAIRED_SHORTCODES: img-c +:EXPORT_HUGO_MENU_OVERRIDE: :name 21 +:END: + +Voyager meets Malons again. +This time they need to act together, as the Malon's ship is about to explode and destroy everything in radius of 3 light years. +There is also a monster in play. + +**** Impressions + +A true monster of the week episode, we haven't seen that in a while. + +The episode starts with Torres learning meditation from Tuvok. +Well, Tuvok tries to teach her, as her proud Klingon heritage is always in the way. +I dig this concept. +I liked Worf's problems with being Earth-raised, and I like the same things with B'Elanna. +It's not as developed as in /TNG/, since there is no family honor at stake, but still - always a pleasure. + +Unfortunately Malons are a mediocre... enemy? +They are often /against/ Voyager, but are the enemy? +As much as criticizing capitalism in Trek goes, they are not a comic relief (like the Ferengi are) as it would not match the tone of the series. +But it's very much obvious, as they basically are a race whose sole reason to exist is to dump toxic products of their culture all over the universe. +[[https://www.youtube.com/@CainOnGames][Timothy Cain]] recently gave a talk about developing fractions, and he mentioned that we need to understand individual persons. +We may have an enemy race, but there should be unique people with different world views. +And this episode tries this. +We hear that Malons are /proud/ of their toxic dumps as it makes their home planet beautiful. +They are not evil for being evil sake, but there is some reasoning behind this. +Is it an interesting explanation? +Not really. +But it's there! +Mallons are not Borg, and there are individuals! +I'll take any development when the alternative is nauseating. + +And then we've got a monster. +We've got scares, ugliness and fight scenes. +It didn't go into the hall of fame, as it wasn't all that interesting. +But it's there! + +This matches the entire episode. +It's not bad, it's not really good. +It's there and it's enjoyable. + +**** Doctor factor +Unsatisfactory, like most of the time. + +#+attr_shortcode: "star-trek-voyager-jaggernaut-001.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/screencaps/s5/521-juggernaut/juggernaut_134.jpg" +#+begin_img-c +Most definitely not a Ferengi. +#+end_img-c + * Picard :@star_trek: :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_HUGO_SECTION: star-trek/picard |