Thomas Marrone
@thomasthecat.bsky.social
Art Director for Star Trek Online. Starship enthusiast. Modeled the Enterprise F, Voyager B, and other ships for Star Trek: Picard.
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90% of my animation friends are unemployed. I'm on hiatus. The value of animation is proven every year. Greenlight new shows! Don't overdevelop. Don't chase trends. You can't chase trends w/ animation! It takes too long! Tell good stories. Take risks."Demon Hunters" was a risk & look how it paid off
Animation ruled streaming in 2025. Again. Nielsen data shows 'Bluey' repeated as the most-watched title across all genres, while 'KPop Demon Hunters' was the most-watched movie, and Seth MacFarlane won the inaugural Streaming Icon of the Year award.
www.cartoonbrew.com/streaming/ni...
www.cartoonbrew.com/streaming/ni...
Animation Dominates Nielsen's Year-End Streaming Charts
'Bluey' was the year's most watched anything, 'KPop Demon Hunters' took the top film prize, and Seth MacFarlane won Streaming Icon of the Year.
www.cartoonbrew.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:35 AM
90% of my animation friends are unemployed. I'm on hiatus. The value of animation is proven every year. Greenlight new shows! Don't overdevelop. Don't chase trends. You can't chase trends w/ animation! It takes too long! Tell good stories. Take risks."Demon Hunters" was a risk & look how it paid off
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I am an on and off again player so I am still going through all the story quests and I just got past the klingon attack on Mars and the music choice there was TOP NOTCH
January 28, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I am an on and off again player so I am still going through all the story quests and I just got past the klingon attack on Mars and the music choice there was TOP NOTCH
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I started playing March 2021 and still play it almost daily. This is my very first screenshot.
I think an underappreciated aspect of the game is that it's relatively for new players to catch up. I don't feel behind players who have played since the beginning.
I think an underappreciated aspect of the game is that it's relatively for new players to catch up. I don't feel behind players who have played since the beginning.
January 28, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I started playing March 2021 and still play it almost daily. This is my very first screenshot.
I think an underappreciated aspect of the game is that it's relatively for new players to catch up. I don't feel behind players who have played since the beginning.
I think an underappreciated aspect of the game is that it's relatively for new players to catch up. I don't feel behind players who have played since the beginning.
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Star Trek: Online is still my go-to game when I need a quick escape into a hopeful future. It features tons of voice acting by original Star Trek actors, has great story content, is easy to learn but still deep, runs on modest hardware and software specs, is free, and still looks great. 🖖
With the recent Cryptic news, I want to say that STO players have a lot to look forward to... And if you haven't played STO in a while, now is a great time to come back! To help, we've put together this guide on what you'll find when return to duty.
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/welcomeback
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/welcomeback
January 28, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Star Trek: Online is still my go-to game when I need a quick escape into a hopeful future. It features tons of voice acting by original Star Trek actors, has great story content, is easy to learn but still deep, runs on modest hardware and software specs, is free, and still looks great. 🖖
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Started middle of last year and love it had a lot of crap going on in my life over the last few years and this games been the best escape from it. Can't wait to see whats next
January 28, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Started middle of last year and love it had a lot of crap going on in my life over the last few years and this games been the best escape from it. Can't wait to see whats next
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With the recent Cryptic news, I want to say that STO players have a lot to look forward to... And if you haven't played STO in a while, now is a great time to come back! To help, we've put together this guide on what you'll find when return to duty.
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/welcomeback
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/welcomeback
January 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM
With the recent Cryptic news, I want to say that STO players have a lot to look forward to... And if you haven't played STO in a while, now is a great time to come back! To help, we've put together this guide on what you'll find when return to duty.
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/welcomeback
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/welcomeback
Some big news from Cryptic Studios! We're happy to welcome back Jack Emmert as our CEO. Jack was one of Cryptic's original founders and so much of his blood, sweat, and tears are in these games. The future is looking bright for Cryptic and STO!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1d...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1d...
Jack Emmert | Returns to Cryptic Studios as CEO
YouTube video by Star Trek Online
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Some big news from Cryptic Studios! We're happy to welcome back Jack Emmert as our CEO. Jack was one of Cryptic's original founders and so much of his blood, sweat, and tears are in these games. The future is looking bright for Cryptic and STO!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1d...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN1d...
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A tip for dealing with mechs on your property. Climb to the top of the nearest tall landmark. Then proceed to scream gibberish at the trespassers. Mech sensors will become confused; compelling them to leave.
Ethan has found his dagger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
#battletech #mechwarrior
Ethan has found his dagger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
#battletech #mechwarrior
January 25, 2026 at 6:37 PM
A tip for dealing with mechs on your property. Climb to the top of the nearest tall landmark. Then proceed to scream gibberish at the trespassers. Mech sensors will become confused; compelling them to leave.
Ethan has found his dagger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
#battletech #mechwarrior
Ethan has found his dagger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=38cH...
#battletech #mechwarrior
Very excited for this - FOR ALL MANKIND is one of the best sci-fi shows of all time in my opinion. Please check it out if you haven't yet!
Apple TV has just announced that the fifth season of FOR ALL MANKIND will stream starting on March 27!
Season five of “For All Mankind” picks up in the years since the Goldilocks asteroid heist.
youtu.be/nF6tso9D9jc
Season five of “For All Mankind” picks up in the years since the Goldilocks asteroid heist.
youtu.be/nF6tso9D9jc
For All Mankind — Season 5 Official Teaser | Apple TV
YouTube video by Apple TV
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Very excited for this - FOR ALL MANKIND is one of the best sci-fi shows of all time in my opinion. Please check it out if you haven't yet!
holy shit
I finally finished this Enterprise D LCARS cross stitch! Was supposed to take about a year, but longcovid had other plans for my brain and ability to count. So it's been over four years instead. It has a bazillion-jillion stitches in it.
January 23, 2026 at 9:26 PM
holy shit
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Go to work. Layoffs, closures, cancellations, restructuring. Read people online shout about how much you deserve this.
Go home. Giant countries threaten your land, economies, alliances. Read people online shout about how much you deserve this.
Go to bed. Get up. Do it again.
Go home. Giant countries threaten your land, economies, alliances. Read people online shout about how much you deserve this.
Go to bed. Get up. Do it again.
January 22, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Go to work. Layoffs, closures, cancellations, restructuring. Read people online shout about how much you deserve this.
Go home. Giant countries threaten your land, economies, alliances. Read people online shout about how much you deserve this.
Go to bed. Get up. Do it again.
Go home. Giant countries threaten your land, economies, alliances. Read people online shout about how much you deserve this.
Go to bed. Get up. Do it again.
I was able to leave a message with my House Rep but my Senators' mailboxes were full/not accepting new messages. It's worth a shot at least.
called my reps and demanded they defund ICE. Head to 5calls.org to get the script (and add a little flavor to it if you want... i sure did)
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
5calls.org
January 22, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I was able to leave a message with my House Rep but my Senators' mailboxes were full/not accepting new messages. It's worth a shot at least.
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Amidst political suspicion, military setbacks, and diplomatic tensions, Loriss remains committed to restoring the Dominion to its glory – in accordance with Odo’s rules 🫡📜✨ Cool art by @albertcorderoart.bsky.social 🎨
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
#StarTrekOnline #STOLoreBlog #LoreBlog
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
#StarTrekOnline #STOLoreBlog #LoreBlog
Kings & Queens: Victory is Strife
Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go in this expanding vast universe.
www.playstartrekonline.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Amidst political suspicion, military setbacks, and diplomatic tensions, Loriss remains committed to restoring the Dominion to its glory – in accordance with Odo’s rules 🫡📜✨ Cool art by @albertcorderoart.bsky.social 🎨
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
#StarTrekOnline #STOLoreBlog #LoreBlog
www.playstartrekonline.com/en/news/arti...
#StarTrekOnline #STOLoreBlog #LoreBlog
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I'd forgotten this rendering, my Halcyon Concept Shuttle design, a little EVA work with 2 crewmembers checking on something, and another rendering set against art by @grahamtg.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
I'd forgotten this rendering, my Halcyon Concept Shuttle design, a little EVA work with 2 crewmembers checking on something, and another rendering set against art by @grahamtg.bsky.social
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Please enjoy the latest Befores & Afters podcast, where I talked with Ian Failes about what The Roddenberry Archive is doing to preserve the history of Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry's legacy in television and films. @beforesmag.bsky.social
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/29/h...
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/29/h...
How The Roddenberry Archive is preserving 'Star Trek' history - befores & afters
A new podcast with OTOY's Mark Spatny.
beforesandafters.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Please enjoy the latest Befores & Afters podcast, where I talked with Ian Failes about what The Roddenberry Archive is doing to preserve the history of Star Trek and Gene Roddenberry's legacy in television and films. @beforesmag.bsky.social
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/29/h...
beforesandafters.com/2025/09/29/h...
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Hello all! Starting 2/8/2026 3:00 PM we'll be beginning a series of STO Wiki fundraising streams with a unique twist: playing the game (starting at level 10) in descending storyline order on a new account and on Elite. (1/3)
a space ship with ncc-1701f written on the side
ALT: a space ship with ncc-1701f written on the side
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January 19, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Hello all! Starting 2/8/2026 3:00 PM we'll be beginning a series of STO Wiki fundraising streams with a unique twist: playing the game (starting at level 10) in descending storyline order on a new account and on Elite. (1/3)
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Star Trek fan art: USS Boudicca, a game-ready "Nebula-ified" Ambassador class made using Star Trek Online's workflow. I made this for my final year project at university in 2024. #3D #3DArt #StarTrek #gamesindustry
January 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Star Trek fan art: USS Boudicca, a game-ready "Nebula-ified" Ambassador class made using Star Trek Online's workflow. I made this for my final year project at university in 2024. #3D #3DArt #StarTrek #gamesindustry
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I love where it all started, and where we are all headed! @thomasthecat.bsky.social @counselor-sunna.bsky.social @flothesnitchy.bsky.social @michaelsussman.bsky.social @mikeokuda.bsky.social #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekOnline
January 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I love where it all started, and where we are all headed! @thomasthecat.bsky.social @counselor-sunna.bsky.social @flothesnitchy.bsky.social @michaelsussman.bsky.social @mikeokuda.bsky.social #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekOnline
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Blood Oats, a warrior's breakfast!
I don't remember exactly what was that made me think of this, but I'm sure I'm not the first one to come up with the pun.
I was trying to make the klingon be General Martok but I couldn't get him right, so consider it an impersonator :P
#art #startrek
I don't remember exactly what was that made me think of this, but I'm sure I'm not the first one to come up with the pun.
I was trying to make the klingon be General Martok but I couldn't get him right, so consider it an impersonator :P
#art #startrek
January 17, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Finally getting a project together I've had on the to-do list for a while...scary part is that this is only a fraction of my mechs. No #Kurita here, no #GDL, no #ELH, no #WolfsDragoons...
I may have a problem
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniatures
#miniaturedisplay
#minipainting
I may have a problem
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniatures
#miniaturedisplay
#minipainting
January 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Finally getting a project together I've had on the to-do list for a while...scary part is that this is only a fraction of my mechs. No #Kurita here, no #GDL, no #ELH, no #WolfsDragoons...
I may have a problem
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniatures
#miniaturedisplay
#minipainting
I may have a problem
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniatures
#miniaturedisplay
#minipainting
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Starfleet Academy has a great cast of charming characters who play well together. The bits of humor and camaraderie feel right at home in a Star Trek show and it's great to see hope and humor in the post-burn era. The Klingon student Kraag is my favorite so far.
January 16, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Starfleet Academy has a great cast of charming characters who play well together. The bits of humor and camaraderie feel right at home in a Star Trek show and it's great to see hope and humor in the post-burn era. The Klingon student Kraag is my favorite so far.
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Him not liking Starfleet Academy is more than enough reason for you to watch it.
January 16, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Him not liking Starfleet Academy is more than enough reason for you to watch it.