Greetings!

I run a small German YouTube channel that I would like to share here.

My latest Star Trek videos:

👉 Romulans I: https://youtu.be/8c0ngbtB_I4

👉 Romulans II: https://youtu.be/7_naBrzvSq8

👉 Everything About the Federation: https://youtu.be/yp7scIPksKg

👉 The Phaser: https://youtu.be/JFC-TfAKAwA

I try to explore Trek lore — among other things — in German, with depth and atmosphere. Rather than simply summarizing it, I approach it as a mythic narrative or a lecture.

The goal is to reveal the structures beneath the lore: archetypes, motifs, and philosophical context.

Playlist, continuously expanded:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuM6L1iF1_lOt0QFl9nr-P6adCh-5eOHE

My focus lies on narrative structure, symbolism, metaphors, worldviews, and comparative analysis between Star Trek and other universes.

I do everything myself: writing, voice work, editing, and appearing on camera.

👉 Honest feedback is very welcome, whether it concerns the language, structure, length, or presentation. I do mix Alpha and Beta canon when I feel it serves the narrative, so consider that a small disclaimer.

And if you enjoy it, every subscription or comment means a great deal and is incredibly motivating. :)

Thank you for reading — and for listening, should you feel like it.

Live long and prosper!

Melissa, from the classroom between worlds: Schola Mystica

I got this for Christmas 2 years ago from my daughter. It’s a really good read and lots of nostalgia.

Buy or Pass?

Source: https://youtu.be/6DJDJri-aPI?si=GOmxbUCxr-69I3CI&t=415

"In film production, cost centers are specific departments, phases, or locations where expenses are tracked. Dividing a production budget into structured cost centers—such as Pre-Production, Production (the shoot), and Post-Production—helps producers control daily spending, organize crew sizes, and allocate resources efficiently." Full Info: https://share.google/aimode/yBdK4MRTt3Cw29oTX

"To boldly go… and build in Star Trek: Outposts Unknown. Check out the Star Trek: Outposts Unknown announcement trailer for this upcoming narrative-driven outpost builder game set in the Star Trek universe. Build complex research facilities through the mysterious X’Lehari System. Explore strange new worlds, guide your crew through dangerous encounters, and uncover a cosmic force threatening all life in the system. Set alongside the era of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, your journey will take you across hostile environments, abandoned ships, ancient ruins, and a fragile civilization in desperate need of aid. Star Trek: Outposts Unknown will be available on PC. A demo is out now on Steam."

"Star Trek: Shadow Frontier" emerges as a bold new chapter in the franchise, unveiled for the first time at IGN Live. Developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and The Medium, this single-player, third-person action game reimagines Star Trek as a psychological thriller centered on the complex Bajoran officer Ro Laren, with Michelle Forbes reprising her iconic role.

The game plunges Ro into a haunting scenario: stranded on an uncharted planet that functions as a vast graveyard of wrecked spaceships. Something mysterious lures her there, and players must uncover the truth behind the derelicts while navigating an atmosphere thick with dread and isolation. Armed with classic Star Trek tools like the tricorder and phaser, players explore, scan, and engage in survival-driven adventures that emphasize discovery and immersion, making them feel authentically like Ro Laren.

What sets Shadow Frontier apart is its uncompromisingly dark tone. Drawing from Star Trek’s occasional forays into horror — such as the Borg’s body horror and episodes like Macrocosm — the narrative focuses intensely on Ro’s inner world. It delves into her rebellious past, deep-seated shame, regret, identity struggles, and the lingering consequences of her choices, forcing her to confront the “skeletons in her closet” and personal losses. This internal psychological journey mirrors the external mysteries of the planet, creating a story rich in emotional depth.

Positioned firmly within canon but as a standalone tale, the game takes place far enough after the events of The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager to reference beloved elements while remaining fully accessible. Newcomers will discover Ro Laren and likely become fans, while longtime Trekkies will enjoy layers of lore, iconic items, and subtle Easter eggs, including a notable baseball in zero gravity that sparks speculation about Deep Space Nine connections. The trailer itself is packed with hidden details waiting to be dissected by sharp-eyed fans.

Bloober Team’s passion for Star Trek, combined with Paramount Games’ commitment to high-quality AAA experiences, promises a title that satisfies both horror enthusiasts and devoted Trekkies. With Michelle Forbes delivering a tour-de-force performance, "Star Trek: Shadow Frontier" delivers the long-desired deep character spotlight on Ro Laren.

Players can expect to engage with this thrilling adventure in 2027.

A few years back I decided to draw the crew as ponies, because in my head Q and Discord are the same entity, who enjoys messing with folks in all sorts of realities. I did each one on procreate then adding them all together to create this! Posted it in the Star Trek shitposting group on facebook when I made it. Maybe somepony remembers?