Federation Members: Algolians
September 23rd, 2008
An Algolian member of the Federation Archaeology Council.
- Federation Member: Algol
- Member since: Late 23rd or mid-24th century
- Rationale: Algolians took part in 2 distinct official Federation gatherings.
Starship Profiles: Sawyer-class clipper
September 19th, 2008
Sawyer-class clippers were a type of fast starship commissioned in the 2270s to perform a variety of defensive and offensive roles.
Sawyer-class clipper, 2274. Note the mission module in the side elevation. Such modules could provide exta sensor equipment or weaponry.
Federation Members: Alpha Centauri
September 7th, 2008
Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Terran sun. The Earth colony in the Alpha Centauri system was a founding member of the Federation in 2161.
Zefram Cochrane, who lived in the Alpha Centauri system in the early 22nd century.
- Federation Member: Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri colonies.
- Member since: 2161
- Rationale: Star Fleet Technical Manual and later fandom assume its status as a founding member. Background material for Star Trek: Generations also included this assumption.
Logos and insignia: Flags of the Federation
September 3rd, 2008
Welcome to a new feature showcasing logos, insignia, flags and other symbols found in the Star Trek universe. First up, a selected overview of Federation flags and symbols.
Federation symbols and flags in the 22nd century.