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That sounds more interesting to me than a proposal. I like a bit of speculation, but like much more to see how characters interact in speculative worlds.

Yeah, I didn't even think about her, but you're right she is basically a different person all together. Thanks for clearing that up. I still have much to learn about the Star Trek Universe, but I still believe that Abrams didn't screw it up that bad. I will have to research the rest. 

Uhura's only as "American" as... Spock, 'fyou know what I mean.

I'm totally in favor of a new TV series. There's no reason not to pick up where the timeline leaves off - a short while after the Dominion War. Personally, my idea for the next series would be:

Star Trek: Frontiers

Breaking a little from the traditional, Frontiers would focus on the establishment of a new, distant Federation colony deep in the Gamma quadrant, far enough away from the familiar to give plenty of leeway for creativity, yet still close enough to be a defensible outpost.

Since I entertain this idea as more than possible I won't give away too much, but my initial concept sees this new outpost as something of a "wild west" in space - a frontier colony far enough away that it HAS to stand on its own, but not so far away that it is truly a "lawless" settlement. The initial season would span the time from the initial establishment of the colony to establishing relations with the "neighbors".

Looking beyond this, we'll get to see this new colony (and it's crew), blossom and grow as the Federation and both its allies and enemies continue to recover from the Dominion Wars.

Now, how can I get in touch with some serious script writers with the connections to make this happen?

Call Gene Roddenberry. I'm sure he'll make sure it happens!

I've long since discontinued long-distance service on my ouiji board. Want to go over to the other side and deliver the message personally?

As for an agent - Hollywood is the Land-of-Who-You-Know, and I can count on one hand how many people in Hollywood I know. But a reputable agent isn't expensive, but finding one with contacts at Paramount... that would likely take a personal reference.

Sheesh!

I was only kidding.

"Trekkies like me" at least know how to take a joke!

Always cracked me up how Chekov had such a strong accent that even the ship's computer couldn't understand him sometimes, but no-one says anything about Spock, Quark, Worf or other aliens talking like Americans.

Worf particularly as he was raised in Russia.

25th! 25th! 25th!

Well I just joined ST.com and I was reading this thread and thought I would add my two cents.

I would love to see a new Trek series, in whatever form it may take.  I do think though that a series based on the JJ Verse would not be preferable, although I loved the movie.  I like the long history of events that has been built up over the past years of ST and I think it would be a shame to let that all go to waste.

As I was reading this I had an idea.  Picture this: a series about how the Klingons become a part of the Federation.  Wouldn't that be the ultimate victory for the Federation to get a species that is so violent and expansionistic as the Klingons to turn and accept Federation ideals of openness, acceptance, and mutual respect?

Here is my idea for the series.  It would start with the beginning of the war between the Federation and the Klingons (which is happening in Star Trek Online) and it would follow a Starfleet ship captained by a non-human but of course still very loyal to Starfleet and Federation ideals.  It would follow this ship and crew through the war, and they could have a lot of adventures outside of the war too because Starfleet can't keep them on the front lines forever.  I think there could be a lot of material there to work with.

But, I think, it would be cool if the series could also follow a Klingon ship and crew as well.  (I don't know how it would work but if they could find a way that was done well it could be very interesting).  This crew would be loyal to the Klingon cause of gaining honour and glory in battle and all of that good stuff.  I think that it would also be sweet if the two captains could be bitter rivals, or maybe become bitter rivals eventually.

Following the two different sides we would eventually become aware that something is rotten in the governments of the Federation and the Klingons.  Maybe Undine infiltrators trying to start wars finally succeeded.  Maybe just good old-fashioned corruption.  I don't know but it eventually comes to the attention of both captains and crews that their own governments are to blame for the horrific war that is happening.  (could have some good episodes about the horrors of war)

When they realize this they start to try and find out what is really going on.  In the process of that the two bitter rival captains become co-conspirators and then eventually friends.

Somehow through the deep friendship and trust that eventually develops between the two captains the bad parts of both governments are ripped out and peace is established.

Also through this friendship the Klingon and Federation peoples begin to understand one another in ways that were never possible before.  The Klingons see the destruction, death, and pain that their violent ways always end up causing and the Federation people realize that the Klingon code of honour is in fact a very valueable thing.  Through this new understanding the Klingons enter into talks with the Federation which eventually end in the Klingon species joining the Federation.

The final scene of the series would be the Federation Council rising to their feet in a standing ovation as the Klingon representatives take their places and then the two captains sitting at a table in some bar singing a Klingon drinking song, downing blood wine, and exaggerating their war stories.

Well that was the idea I had. 

I do hope that they come out with a new Trek series soon, I just hope that when they do they do it well.

(Wow I didn't realize how long that was until I posted it)

I'm writing my own novel and I suggest, if you want ST done a certain way, do your own piece of work. You will have a very hard time trying to talk to Paramount or CBS.

Sorry, this is not quite true. If Paramount says you need professional representation before they will consider talking to you, that means you have to have either the most incredible professionally written and polished proposal ready to send to agents who work in hollywood. They can be literary agents or talent scout agents. Many of them work in both areas. You'll have to do your research. Most important, a reputable agent will NOT cost you a red scent. As in Star Trek money. LOL If an agent charges you money for anything other than the cost of mailing your proposal out (and usually that's done electronically now days) report them to Predators and Editors because they're scammers. Agents earn their money by selling your product and receiving up to a 15% share in your earnings. Until you earn your Ferengi gold, they don't.

BTW, if you don't know how to write a professional proposal, read Michael Larson's and Elizabeth Pomada's book on how to write a book proposal. Good luck with your projects! If you can't tell, I've done this once and am thinking about trying again. ;D

Quoted for truth.