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In Star Trek news this week: We #TrekOut First Contact Day with ViacomCBS, the Voyager documentary, and Boston’s tribute to Leonard Nimoy. In gaming news the Legendary D7 comes to Star Trek Online!

2001: A Space Odyssey premiered on April 2, 1968

In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, "The Magnificent Ferengi," Moogie has been kidnapped! Quark and Rom have a tough task ahead of them: to rescue their mother from the Dominion with the help of a rag-tag group of fellow Ferengi.

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Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on this episode? Share your take on the ethical questions and themes explored, and let us know how it fits into the broader Star Trek narrative. We'd love to hear from you! For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our Mission Log Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and a weekly video chat with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: X https://x.com/MissionLogPod INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/MissionLogPod THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know Roddenberry Podcasts is on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, Mission Log: The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryPodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://x.com/roddenberry RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://x.com/RoddenberryFdn THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Helix Sleep - get up to $200 off and two free pillows!

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David Weber's novel "On Basilisk Station" debuted on April 1, 1993

Lido Deck: A Love Boat Podcast celebrates 200 episodes by kicking off our season 6 coverage! Gopher is kidnapped by a lookalike, a young woman resists an arranged marriage, and divorce looms for a couple on their 50th anniversary. Join us in Italy aboard the Stella Solaris, this week on Lido Deck!

Episode 200: "Venetian Love Song/Down For the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement" Original Airdate: October 2, 1982

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Produced in association with Trek Geeks Podcast and Mission Log Podcast.

The Matrix premiered on March 31, 1999

Actor and impressionist Maurice LaMarche was born on March 30, 1958

Dorothy Fontana's story for "Journey to Babel" introduced the world to Spock's parents Karek and Amanda (as named in her first draft). The family drama gained the interest of fans at the time, and even launched a few writing careers in its wake. Jean Lorrah, novelist, professor and Star Trek fan-fiction author, joins The Trek Files to tell her story.

See the original document: Journey to Babel story outline - June 23, 1967

The Trek Files Season 6 on Memory Alpha

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The Star Trek episode "Assignment Earth" premiered on March 29, 1967, intended as a pilot for a new series.

In Star Trek News this week: We #TrekOut new Star Trek writers, Nicholas Meyer’s latest movie ideas, and First Contact Day in Star Trek Online!