Subcommander Tal
@subcommandertal.bsky.social
Mostly here to riff on Original Series Star Trek.
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“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
#StarTrek
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
#StarTrek
When you finally get the Christmas lights the way you want them
December 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When you finally get the Christmas lights the way you want them
Just my wife preparing to beam me into outer space for forgetting to pick up broccoli from Safeway
December 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Just my wife preparing to beam me into outer space for forgetting to pick up broccoli from Safeway
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If you follow me, you know David Gerrold is #StarTrek royalty. He is also a mensch. And he needs help with medical bills.
Read about David and some of my collecting stories related to him. And consider donating:
collectingtrek.ca/2025/12/20/g...
Read about David and some of my collecting stories related to him. And consider donating:
collectingtrek.ca/2025/12/20/g...
David Gerrold is a good guy — and he needs help
An architect of Star Trek has to rely on GoFundMe for medical care.
collectingtrek.ca
December 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you follow me, you know David Gerrold is #StarTrek royalty. He is also a mensch. And he needs help with medical bills.
Read about David and some of my collecting stories related to him. And consider donating:
collectingtrek.ca/2025/12/20/g...
Read about David and some of my collecting stories related to him. And consider donating:
collectingtrek.ca/2025/12/20/g...
That little medallion grew up so fast…
December 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
That little medallion grew up so fast…
“For even in his ordeals a man will find delight, remembering them after he has endured much and wandered far.”
—Homer, The Odyssey
—Homer, The Odyssey
December 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“For even in his ordeals a man will find delight, remembering them after he has endured much and wandered far.”
—Homer, The Odyssey
—Homer, The Odyssey
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Just taking a moment to appreciate these wonderful pictures of Tom Baker with @louisejameson.bsky.social & friends at his MBE investiture this week. How does he get *more* like the Doctor the older he gets? #TomBaker MBE - it's about time.🧣🏅
November 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Just taking a moment to appreciate these wonderful pictures of Tom Baker with @louisejameson.bsky.social & friends at his MBE investiture this week. How does he get *more* like the Doctor the older he gets? #TomBaker MBE - it's about time.🧣🏅
“Gentlemen—Shall we watch Jeopardy or Antiques Roadshow tonight?”
December 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“Gentlemen—Shall we watch Jeopardy or Antiques Roadshow tonight?”
I’m sad to hear of the passing of Gil Gerard. He did a wonderful job bringing some realism to a show that was at times campy and absurd. If Buck Rogers were made today, they would hire some 23-year-old with six pack abs and an angsty disposition. Gil was perfect!
December 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’m sad to hear of the passing of Gil Gerard. He did a wonderful job bringing some realism to a show that was at times campy and absurd. If Buck Rogers were made today, they would hire some 23-year-old with six pack abs and an angsty disposition. Gil was perfect!
tfw when you realize everything you’re seeing is AI slop
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
tfw when you realize everything you’re seeing is AI slop
This never gets old… ‘tis the season!
December 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This never gets old… ‘tis the season!
I know today is the 46th Anniversary of The Motion Picture, but yesterday was the 34th Anniversary of The Undiscovered Country. Not my favorite Star Trek movie, but it had my favorite Star Trek trailer… I was in High School when this came out and was so excited for it!
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I know today is the 46th Anniversary of The Motion Picture, but yesterday was the 34th Anniversary of The Undiscovered Country. Not my favorite Star Trek movie, but it had my favorite Star Trek trailer… I was in High School when this came out and was so excited for it!
when you just really love pushing little buttons SO MUCH
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
when you just really love pushing little buttons SO MUCH
I love old interviews like this, before Star Trek became hugely popular. What strikes me is that Shatner and Nimoy are both very thoughtful, but not about the same thing. Shatner is more attentive to his *performance*; Nimoy is more attentive to his *character*…
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November 30, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I love old interviews like this, before Star Trek became hugely popular. What strikes me is that Shatner and Nimoy are both very thoughtful, but not about the same thing. Shatner is more attentive to his *performance*; Nimoy is more attentive to his *character*…
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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating! Hope you are able to enjoy a nice meal with friends and family this day 🦃🥧🖖🏻
November 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating! Hope you are able to enjoy a nice meal with friends and family this day 🦃🥧🖖🏻
Science Fiction is so often presented with a sleek, minimal aesthetic… Monochromatic greys, whites, and metal shades predominate. One of the things that makes Star Trek stand out is its extravagant use of color.
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Science Fiction is so often presented with a sleek, minimal aesthetic… Monochromatic greys, whites, and metal shades predominate. One of the things that makes Star Trek stand out is its extravagant use of color.
me and my wife leaving the mall and trying to remember where we parked
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
me and my wife leaving the mall and trying to remember where we parked
When Matt Jeffries was called upon to update the Enterprise design for Phase II, he hit on the idea of angling the supports for the nacelles: I love the that from his sketches you could see he was apparently inspired by the human arm in the act of throwing a spear or projectile.
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
When Matt Jeffries was called upon to update the Enterprise design for Phase II, he hit on the idea of angling the supports for the nacelles: I love the that from his sketches you could see he was apparently inspired by the human arm in the act of throwing a spear or projectile.
I know this is lame but I’m posting it anyway
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I know this is lame but I’m posting it anyway
“Pattern indicates two-dimensional thinking”
USS Mirand Class Ships X 4 Gaming Miniatures 🌠
USS Mirand Class Ships X 4 Gaming Miniatures
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November 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“Pattern indicates two-dimensional thinking”
Drop something BRIGHT 🌟
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Drop something BRIGHT 🌟
“Ach, Mister Harper! It’s just like with USB ports, ye always attach the connector upside down at first!”
November 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“Ach, Mister Harper! It’s just like with USB ports, ye always attach the connector upside down at first!”
Besides Star Trek, another long standing interest of mine is Mesoamerican history and archaeology. You wouldn’t think there are a lot of connections between the two, but there are a few! So I thought I’d write a short thread about them (apologies if you’ve seen it before on the other site)…
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November 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Besides Star Trek, another long standing interest of mine is Mesoamerican history and archaeology. You wouldn’t think there are a lot of connections between the two, but there are a few! So I thought I’d write a short thread about them (apologies if you’ve seen it before on the other site)…
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I’m going on a trip and am currently stomping around the airport with my phone on low battery trying to find a single electrical outlet that’s not either being used or broken…
November 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’m going on a trip and am currently stomping around the airport with my phone on low battery trying to find a single electrical outlet that’s not either being used or broken…
Spock’s Brain is not a good episode (although it’s not as bad as is often claimed), but one thing I like about it is the moment when Kirk discusses which planet to explore and seeks input from Sulu, Chekov (and Uhura). It’s an unusual moment in the series, without the presence or Spock or McCoy.
November 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Spock’s Brain is not a good episode (although it’s not as bad as is often claimed), but one thing I like about it is the moment when Kirk discusses which planet to explore and seeks input from Sulu, Chekov (and Uhura). It’s an unusual moment in the series, without the presence or Spock or McCoy.