This week, a new update with a number of historical flags.

Flags of the Andorian Empire and the Alpha Centauri colony.

Flags of the Andorian Empire and the Alpha Centauri colony.

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Federation Members: Algolians

September 23rd, 2008

An Algolian member of the Federation Archaeology Council.

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.

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Sawyer-class clippers were a type of fast starship commissioned in the 2270s to perform a variety of defensive and offensive roles.

<em>Sawyer</em>-class clipper, 2274.

Sawyer-class clipper, 2274. Note the mission module in the side elevation. Such modules could provide exta sensor equipment or weaponry.

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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.

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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.

Federation symbols and flags in the 22nd century.

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