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@nathanroyster.bsky.social
Mainly Trek stuff, proud Virginian and Erie resident, Presbyterian minister
#Time2Trek Preserving the Timeline
"Time's up." Janeway hits the reset button on the timeline by crashing into the Krenim timeship in "Year of Hell (VOY)"
"Time's up." Janeway hits the reset button on the timeline by crashing into the Krenim timeship in "Year of Hell (VOY)"
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#Time2Trek Preserving the Timeline
"Time's up." Janeway hits the reset button on the timeline by crashing into the Krenim timeship in "Year of Hell (VOY)"
"Time's up." Janeway hits the reset button on the timeline by crashing into the Krenim timeship in "Year of Hell (VOY)"
#Notevember A Favorite Discovery Track
"Spock's Personal Log"
Melding elements of Discovery's theme and TOS, moves from a solemn recollection of the season's events to a triumphant push into the unknown to conclude S2.
"Spock's Personal Log"
Melding elements of Discovery's theme and TOS, moves from a solemn recollection of the season's events to a triumphant push into the unknown to conclude S2.
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#Notevember A Favorite Discovery Track
"Spock's Personal Log"
Melding elements of Discovery's theme and TOS, moves from a solemn recollection of the season's events to a triumphant push into the unknown to conclude S2.
"Spock's Personal Log"
Melding elements of Discovery's theme and TOS, moves from a solemn recollection of the season's events to a triumphant push into the unknown to conclude S2.
I might be the only Trek fan not digging SNW right now.
August 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I might be the only Trek fan not digging SNW right now.
3. The Bajoran full dress uniform is my favorite uniform in Star Trek.
July 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
3. The Bajoran full dress uniform is my favorite uniform in Star Trek.
Trekkies, share your favorite #StarTrek CHARACTER picks for these categories:
Most transformative arc: Worf
Role model: Sisko
Heart of their crew: Rok-Takh
Truth Teller: Beverly Crusher
Contains Multitudes: Mariner
Most transformative arc: Worf
Role model: Sisko
Heart of their crew: Rok-Takh
Truth Teller: Beverly Crusher
Contains Multitudes: Mariner
July 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trekkies, share your favorite #StarTrek CHARACTER picks for these categories:
Most transformative arc: Worf
Role model: Sisko
Heart of their crew: Rok-Takh
Truth Teller: Beverly Crusher
Contains Multitudes: Mariner
Most transformative arc: Worf
Role model: Sisko
Heart of their crew: Rok-Takh
Truth Teller: Beverly Crusher
Contains Multitudes: Mariner
#TrekIcons Day 23: Iconic Ship Shot
In "Crisis Point" (LDS), the over-extended sequence of views of the Cerritos was a hilarious take on the comparable moment from The Motion Picture while also being awesome in its own right.
In "Crisis Point" (LDS), the over-extended sequence of views of the Cerritos was a hilarious take on the comparable moment from The Motion Picture while also being awesome in its own right.
April 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#TrekIcons Day 23: Iconic Ship Shot
In "Crisis Point" (LDS), the over-extended sequence of views of the Cerritos was a hilarious take on the comparable moment from The Motion Picture while also being awesome in its own right.
In "Crisis Point" (LDS), the over-extended sequence of views of the Cerritos was a hilarious take on the comparable moment from The Motion Picture while also being awesome in its own right.
#TrekIcons #StarTrek
Day 22: Iconic Pop Culture Moments
Seinfeld: Jerry quoting "Wrath of Khan" at Susan's funeral traps George on the board of a charitable foundation in her honor.
Day 22: Iconic Pop Culture Moments
Seinfeld: Jerry quoting "Wrath of Khan" at Susan's funeral traps George on the board of a charitable foundation in her honor.
April 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#TrekIcons #StarTrek
Day 22: Iconic Pop Culture Moments
Seinfeld: Jerry quoting "Wrath of Khan" at Susan's funeral traps George on the board of a charitable foundation in her honor.
Day 22: Iconic Pop Culture Moments
Seinfeld: Jerry quoting "Wrath of Khan" at Susan's funeral traps George on the board of a charitable foundation in her honor.
PA politics posting.
April 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
PA politics posting.
"We are currently clean on OPSEC."
#StrangeNewWorlds
#StrangeNewWorlds
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"We are currently clean on OPSEC."
#StrangeNewWorlds
#StrangeNewWorlds
Me and the gang watching the new #StrangeNewWorlds trailer.
April 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Me and the gang watching the new #StrangeNewWorlds trailer.
For any UVA alums out there
March 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
For any UVA alums out there
#Treksipodes Underrated Episode
"The Cloudminders" (TOS) is one of the most thorough analyses of the structures of racism and oppression--environment, education, law, language, labor--in all of Trek but but is often overlooked.
"The Cloudminders" (TOS) is one of the most thorough analyses of the structures of racism and oppression--environment, education, law, language, labor--in all of Trek but but is often overlooked.
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#Treksipodes Underrated Episode
"The Cloudminders" (TOS) is one of the most thorough analyses of the structures of racism and oppression--environment, education, law, language, labor--in all of Trek but but is often overlooked.
"The Cloudminders" (TOS) is one of the most thorough analyses of the structures of racism and oppression--environment, education, law, language, labor--in all of Trek but but is often overlooked.
#GenreTrek Commentary on Humanity
"Return to Tomorrow" (TOS)
This episode tackles the beauty of the human experience: what it means to connect, touch, love, and the drive to explore.
"Return to Tomorrow" (TOS)
This episode tackles the beauty of the human experience: what it means to connect, touch, love, and the drive to explore.
January 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#GenreTrek Commentary on Humanity
"Return to Tomorrow" (TOS)
This episode tackles the beauty of the human experience: what it means to connect, touch, love, and the drive to explore.
"Return to Tomorrow" (TOS)
This episode tackles the beauty of the human experience: what it means to connect, touch, love, and the drive to explore.
#GenreTrek Metaphor
A geopolitical rival's collapse is marked by an ecological disaster and fears of transition and instability. Star Trek VI was released in 1991 and reflected the ongoing conclusion of the Cold War and the idea of "the end of history."
A geopolitical rival's collapse is marked by an ecological disaster and fears of transition and instability. Star Trek VI was released in 1991 and reflected the ongoing conclusion of the Cold War and the idea of "the end of history."
January 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#GenreTrek Metaphor
A geopolitical rival's collapse is marked by an ecological disaster and fears of transition and instability. Star Trek VI was released in 1991 and reflected the ongoing conclusion of the Cold War and the idea of "the end of history."
A geopolitical rival's collapse is marked by an ecological disaster and fears of transition and instability. Star Trek VI was released in 1991 and reflected the ongoing conclusion of the Cold War and the idea of "the end of history."
#GenreTrek Poetic Justice
"Future's End" (VOY)
Overconfident in his mastery of the future technology he has found, Henry Starling is killed when he pushes it beyond his understanding. "Oops."
"Future's End" (VOY)
Overconfident in his mastery of the future technology he has found, Henry Starling is killed when he pushes it beyond his understanding. "Oops."
January 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
#GenreTrek Poetic Justice
"Future's End" (VOY)
Overconfident in his mastery of the future technology he has found, Henry Starling is killed when he pushes it beyond his understanding. "Oops."
"Future's End" (VOY)
Overconfident in his mastery of the future technology he has found, Henry Starling is killed when he pushes it beyond his understanding. "Oops."
#GenreTrek Morality Tale
Dr. Bashir tells Garak the parable of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and Garak draws an amoral conclusion:
"You should never tell the same lie twice."
Dr. Bashir tells Garak the parable of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and Garak draws an amoral conclusion:
"You should never tell the same lie twice."
January 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
#GenreTrek Morality Tale
Dr. Bashir tells Garak the parable of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and Garak draws an amoral conclusion:
"You should never tell the same lie twice."
Dr. Bashir tells Garak the parable of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and Garak draws an amoral conclusion:
"You should never tell the same lie twice."
#GenreTrek Like a Stage Play
A wizard-like figure flees to a remote location with his daughter, only to have a dashing explorer arrive and fall in love with her. "Requiem for Methuselah" retells Shakespeare's "The Tempset," including M-4 in the Caliban role.
A wizard-like figure flees to a remote location with his daughter, only to have a dashing explorer arrive and fall in love with her. "Requiem for Methuselah" retells Shakespeare's "The Tempset," including M-4 in the Caliban role.
January 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#GenreTrek Like a Stage Play
A wizard-like figure flees to a remote location with his daughter, only to have a dashing explorer arrive and fall in love with her. "Requiem for Methuselah" retells Shakespeare's "The Tempset," including M-4 in the Caliban role.
A wizard-like figure flees to a remote location with his daughter, only to have a dashing explorer arrive and fall in love with her. "Requiem for Methuselah" retells Shakespeare's "The Tempset," including M-4 in the Caliban role.
#GenreTrek Literary Stories
Michael Burnham quotes lines from "Alice in Wonderland" as she falls down her own rabbit hole exploring the mysterious USS Discovery.
Michael Burnham quotes lines from "Alice in Wonderland" as she falls down her own rabbit hole exploring the mysterious USS Discovery.
January 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
#GenreTrek Literary Stories
Michael Burnham quotes lines from "Alice in Wonderland" as she falls down her own rabbit hole exploring the mysterious USS Discovery.
Michael Burnham quotes lines from "Alice in Wonderland" as she falls down her own rabbit hole exploring the mysterious USS Discovery.
#GenreTrek Traditions
"Amok Time" (TOS)
The Vulcan Kal-if-fee: "What they are about to see comes down from the time of the beginning, without change. This is the Vulcan heart. This is the Vulcan soul. This is our way."
"Amok Time" (TOS)
The Vulcan Kal-if-fee: "What they are about to see comes down from the time of the beginning, without change. This is the Vulcan heart. This is the Vulcan soul. This is our way."
January 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#GenreTrek Traditions
"Amok Time" (TOS)
The Vulcan Kal-if-fee: "What they are about to see comes down from the time of the beginning, without change. This is the Vulcan heart. This is the Vulcan soul. This is our way."
"Amok Time" (TOS)
The Vulcan Kal-if-fee: "What they are about to see comes down from the time of the beginning, without change. This is the Vulcan heart. This is the Vulcan soul. This is our way."
#GenreTrek Relationships
"All Good Things" (TNG)
"I should have done this a long time."
"You were always welcome."
Picard grows from cold aloofness to embracing the friendship of his senior officers over the course of TNG.
"All Good Things" (TNG)
"I should have done this a long time."
"You were always welcome."
Picard grows from cold aloofness to embracing the friendship of his senior officers over the course of TNG.
January 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
#GenreTrek Relationships
"All Good Things" (TNG)
"I should have done this a long time."
"You were always welcome."
Picard grows from cold aloofness to embracing the friendship of his senior officers over the course of TNG.
"All Good Things" (TNG)
"I should have done this a long time."
"You were always welcome."
Picard grows from cold aloofness to embracing the friendship of his senior officers over the course of TNG.
#GenreTrek Physical Activities
"The Price" (TNG): Starfleet crew stay fit and flexible doing...whatever it is Crusher and Troi are doing in this episode.
"The Price" (TNG): Starfleet crew stay fit and flexible doing...whatever it is Crusher and Troi are doing in this episode.
January 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#GenreTrek Physical Activities
"The Price" (TNG): Starfleet crew stay fit and flexible doing...whatever it is Crusher and Troi are doing in this episode.
"The Price" (TNG): Starfleet crew stay fit and flexible doing...whatever it is Crusher and Troi are doing in this episode.
#GenreTrek Games
"Worst-Case Scenario" (VOY)
The crew LARPs on the holodeck with the Insurrection Alpha simulation, only for Tuvok and Paris to discover they are caught in Seska's long game for revenge.
"Worst-Case Scenario" (VOY)
The crew LARPs on the holodeck with the Insurrection Alpha simulation, only for Tuvok and Paris to discover they are caught in Seska's long game for revenge.
January 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
#GenreTrek Games
"Worst-Case Scenario" (VOY)
The crew LARPs on the holodeck with the Insurrection Alpha simulation, only for Tuvok and Paris to discover they are caught in Seska's long game for revenge.
"Worst-Case Scenario" (VOY)
The crew LARPs on the holodeck with the Insurrection Alpha simulation, only for Tuvok and Paris to discover they are caught in Seska's long game for revenge.
#GenreTrek A Day in the Life
"Night" (VOY) As the action slows down in an expanse devoid of stars, Paris develops a new holodeck program, Kim practices the clarinet, and Janeway confronts her emotional baggage.
"Night" (VOY) As the action slows down in an expanse devoid of stars, Paris develops a new holodeck program, Kim practices the clarinet, and Janeway confronts her emotional baggage.
January 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
#GenreTrek A Day in the Life
"Night" (VOY) As the action slows down in an expanse devoid of stars, Paris develops a new holodeck program, Kim practices the clarinet, and Janeway confronts her emotional baggage.
"Night" (VOY) As the action slows down in an expanse devoid of stars, Paris develops a new holodeck program, Kim practices the clarinet, and Janeway confronts her emotional baggage.