Federation Members: Journey to Babel
December 18th, 2009
“Journey to Babel” was one of the few TOS episodes that explored the nature of the Federation. The Enterprise is tasked to transport delegates from Federation planets to Babel for a conference about the possible admission of Coridan into the Federation. The journey to Babel is interrupted by an Orion agent posing as Andorian ambassadorial aide Thelev.
Federation Members: Antede III
December 7th, 2009
The Antedeans of Antede III are an ichtyoid (fish-like) species that were in the process of becoming Federation members in 2365.
Antedeans undergoing medical checks.
- Federation Member: Antede III
- Member since: circa 2365
- Rationale: Membership process disrupted by assassins in 2365.
Federation Members: Star Trek 2009
November 14th, 2009
With the release of Star Trek on DVD, I finally had the opportunity to do a feature on the new Federation aliens spotted in this alternate version of the 23rd century.
Starfleet Academy
Federation Members: Antares
November 7th, 2009
Antares is a binary star system located approximately 600 lightyears from Earth. Beta Antares IV is inhabited by the humanoid Antarans.
An Antaran male
- Federation Member: Beta Antares IV
- Member since: 23rd century
- Rationale: Star Trek: Star Charts and several earlier novels indicate membership.
Federation Members: Angosia III
April 11th, 2009
Angosian Prime Minister Nayrok.
- Federation Member: Angosia III
- Member since: Late 24th century
- Rationale: The Angosian membership bid was postponed in 2366, it’s possible they joined at a later date.