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For all questions about the Star Trek universe. Including the television series, films, characters, events, and technology in the universe. For more specific questions, use in conjunction with the relevant tags, such as [star-trek-tos] or [star-trek-tng].

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How does out of phase Voyager get back into phase?

This was never explained on the show. As you noted, the Vidiians could only see the ship that got destroyed. We're left to assume that the Voyager crew somehow moved themselves back into phase betwe …
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Are the Ferengi racially discriminated against by members of the Federation?

Yes and no. The Federation's culture and values are diametrically opposed to those of the Ferengi culture. The Federation has made an effort to abolish need and want, and reject profit as a value, an …
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Why does Tuvok get burritos, hot dogs, and Big Gulps for breakfast?

The writers had Tuvok get this food because it was funny. In-universe, it could have been for any number of reasons, and we really don't know enough to say for sure: He may have decided that not af …
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What is Wrong with the Replicator?

My understanding from watching all the various Star Trek series, especially TNG, is that there is a big difference between food that is grown, and food that is replicated. These are significantly diff …
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How many people on Voyager outrank Harry Kim?

Harry Kim is senior staff because of his position as the Ops officer, not his rank. He's a lowly ensign, the lowest officer rank. This seems reasonable at the start of the show. He's the best person …
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Klingon for 'arrow'?

I'm running a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. There are orcs in this campaign. There's going to be a scene with Orcs where they will speak their native language: Giant. I've decided to use Klingon to r …
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In Star Trek Beyond, how does terminal velocity help "jump start" the Franklin?

Spaceships in atmosphere are usually depicted as flying due to downward force from an engine, like a hovering harrier. Since the Franklin wasn't designed to fly in atmosphere, it may not be able to di …
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"Cause and Effect": Why didn't the Enterprise check with a Starfleet "time beacon" earlier on?

Do we know that they didn't? Do time beacons continually broadcast time, or do you have to ping them for a response? If they continually broadcast, then I would expect their time pocket to include s …
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Why is Worf permitted to wear his sash but Ro can't wear her earpiece?

Because she hadn't obtained permission yet. At the end of that very same episode, she asks Picard for permission to continue wearing her earring, and he grants it. Since Worf is already wearing his …
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