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Daily Star Trek Quotes: August 16-22

How it feels watching some of the online arguments.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of August 16th through the 22nd.

August 16
(Just before departing on another mission) “Here we are again. Wouldn’t have it any other way.” Archer- Borderland, Date: May 17, 2154 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

August 17
“Truth, Doctor, is in the eye of the beholder.  I never tell the truth because I don’t believe there is such a thing. That is why I prefer the simple straight line simplicity of cutting cloth.”? Garak- Cardassians, Stardate: 47177.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

August 18
“Those who hate and fight must stop themselves, doctor. Otherwise, it is not stopped.” Spock- Day of the Dove, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

August 19
Happy Birthday to Diana Muldaur. http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Diana_Muldaur #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

“Scientists believe that no experiment is a failure that even a mistake advances the evolution of understanding.” Dr. Pulaski- Unnatural Selection, Stardate: 42494.8 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

Happy Birthday to Jonathan Frakes. @jonathansfrakes https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Jonathan_Frakes #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekPicard #StarTrekLowerDecks #WeAreStarfleet

“I’m sorry I’m late, I was watching the first Enterprise on the holodeck. You know, Archer and those guys? What a story. Those guys had a long road getting from there to here.” Riker- No Small Parts, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekLowerDecks #WeAreStarfleet

August 20
“I’m just going to have to give up coffee. That’s all there is to it.” Janeway- The Cloud, Stardate: 48546.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

August 21
“Our only influence, Minister, is by example.” Picard- Half a Life, Stardate: 44805.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

August 22
“What is it? Why, lovely lady, it’s a tribble.” Jones- The Trouble with Tribbles, Stardate: 4523.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

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#RPGaDay2021 Day 12: Triumph

Day 12: Triumph

“To feel the thrill of victory…there has to be the possibility of failure. Where’s the victory in winning a battle you can’t possibly lose?” Dr. Pulaski- Elementary, Dear Data, Stardate: 42286.3

I’ve been playing role playing games for a long time. Probably longer than some of my readers have been alive. I’ve seen and heard about many different styles of gaming and GMing. I know these #RPGaDAY2021 posts are supposed to be focusing on the positive side of our hobby. But I wanted to make today’s post some constructive criticism.

I’ve never found “Monty Haul” campaigns enjoyable. For those of you not aware of what this is, let me quote page 229 of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition Dungeon Masters guide by Gary Gygax.

Monty Haul – A campaign (or the DM running it) in which greatly excessive amounts of treasure and/or experience are given out.

Further insight on this is where the name came from. Monty Hall was a game show host who’s famous program was “Let’s Make A Deal”. He was known for giving away a ton of prizes to the contestants. DMs and GMs who give a lot of unique items, money or experience points to players beyond the scope of their character level, run the risk of giving too much. Thus the term “haul” in “Monty Haul”.

I know that when I’ve reached the top of the mountain, I’ve accomplished a major goal. That mountain I may be climbing could be a earning rank advancement in my Star Trek club through service, a character I’ve moved from 1st to 15th level naturally, or even enjoying the vegetables from my garden that I tended all summer. If I’m a 3rd-Level Fighter, don’t bequeath me a castle just yet, I know that I haven’t earned it. Yet I’ve had a DM try to do that. Let me work my way through the levels, role playing my way in the game. I know eventually I’ll get that castle/hideout/wizard’s magical realm in another dimension.

Giving away items that are too powerful (or quickly running us up through the levels by awarding excessive experience points) reminds me of the cheat codes in video games. I’ve had friends that would only play these games with the cheat codes. They wanted to get through the story faster is what I was told. I only used cheat codes in very difficult circumstances or if I’ve already played the game a million times and I want to get past an unpleasant level. WarCraft II: Tides of Darkness was a really popular video game that I enjoyed. I would still play it now. It is also popular when we use to hold LAN parties (I haven’t heard that word in a long time) with WarCraft II being one of the games scheduled. I recall one LAN party where we all had our computers in the same room with our speakers on. We could hear where other players were at when units were created or buildings finished. You could not use cheat codes in WarCraft II without the benefits also being applied to the other players. So we agreed not to use them. As I was managing my resources and building my troops, I was able to create three Griffin lairs. Griffins were flying troops and very nasty in large numbers. I had planned it so that all three would generate a new unit at the same time. In the middle of the LAN party the sound coming from my speakers was not one, not two but three Griffin cries (the sound the unit made when it was ready for battle) happening one after the other. From across the room I suddenly heard one of my friends exclaim: “He has three Griffins? Crap! I haven’t even made it to Archers yet.” My triumph was listening to the sounds of panic fill the room as suddenly everyone was re-adjusting their defenses to counter my upcoming aerial assault.

There is no winning in role playing games other than everyone having fun. I believe that fun should come through overcoming the challenge naturally and not having triumph handed to me on a silver platter. Don’t give me a helicopter to fly to the top of the mountain, let me make that climb with the possibility of my character failing.

Of course that’s just my opinion. I could be wrong.

Final Thoughts:

Today’s suggestions was a difficult batch. It was days like this one that made me wonder if I wanted to participate in this challenge. Other days have been just as uninspiring. “Think” didn’t make me think of anything. Same with “Consensus” and “Deep”. I almost waited until the day of to see what other participants were posting about. But I also wanted to get these blog posts done in advance and schedule them for the day of. I was really worried that I was going to turn today’s post into a massive soapbox. I may have still stood on one, but I hope it helps some DMs/GMs with their future campaigns.

RPGaDay 2021 chart
The RPGaDay 2021 chart
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Daily Star Trek Quotes: August 9-15

How the year feels so far.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of August 9th through the 15th.

August 9
Happy Birthday to Eric Bana. @EricBana67 https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Eric_Bana #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

“James T. Kirk was considered to be a great man. He went on to captain the USS Enterprise, but that was another life.” Nero- Star Trek (2009) #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

August 10
Happy Birthday to Evan Evagora. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Evan_Evagora #StarTrek #StarTrekPicard #WeAreStarfleet

“Am I better off dead? I’m an xB, I have no home, I don’t belong anywhere. Why don’t I just put a phaser to my head and get it over with?” Seven “Because… I’d miss you.” Elnor- Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekPicard #WeAreStarfleet

August 11
“Well, I’ve been a husband and I’ve been a wife and I know that look from both sides.” Dax- House of Quark, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

August 12
Jane Wyatt born on this date in 1910. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Jane_Wyatt #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

“Spock, …the retraining of your mind has been in the Vulcan way, so you may not understand feelings. But as my son, you have them. They will surface.” Amanda- Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Stardate: 8390.0 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

August 13
Happy Birthday to Dawnn Lewis. @dawnn_lewis https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dawnn_Lewis #StarTrek #StarTrekLowerDecks #WeAreStarfleet

“If you ever disrespect me like that again, I’ll skip the court martial and blow you out the airlock!” Freeman “Cool. Well, live long and prosper.” Mariner “Don’t you give me that sarcastic Vulcan salute! BECKETT!” Freeman- Moist Vessel, SD: 57538.9 #StarTrek #StarTrekLowerDecks #WeAreStarfleet

August 14
““You canna chance the laws of physics,” I told him but he wouldn’t believe me.” Scotty- Relics, Stardate: 46125.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

August 15
“I’ve been equipped with an autonomous self-sustaining mobile holo-emitter. In short, I am footloose and fancy free.” The Doctor- Future’s End, Part II, Stardate: 50312.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: July 26-August 1

How it feels driving on Utah roads.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of July 26th through August 1st.

July 26
Happy Birthday to Nana Visitor. @NanaVisitor https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Nana_Visitor #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

“You really think the fear of death will end the fighting?  Never has in any other war.” Kira- Battle Lines, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

July 27
“Why did you let him do it?” Kirk “I was convinced in the same way you were, Captain. By the good doctor’s hypo.” Spock- The Empath, Stardate: 5121.0 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

July 28
“A good meal involves much more than simply providing the proper nutrients.” Neelix “Why is that?” Seven “Well, er, there’s a certain satisfaction that comes from eating food that’s been carefully prepared.” Neelix- The Raven, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

July 29
Happy Birthday to Wil Wheaton. @wilw https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Wil_Wheaton #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

“Space and time and thought aren’t the separate things they appear to be.” Wesley- Where No One Has Gone Before, Stardate: 41263.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

July 30
Happy Birthday to Mary Wiseman. @may_wise https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Mary_Wiseman #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #WeAreStarfleet

“When we were in the Terran universe, I was reminded how much a person is shaped by their environment. And I think the only way that we can stop ourselves from becoming them is to understand the darkness within us, and fight it.” Tilly- The War Without, The War Within #StarTrek

July 31
“No, no, no, no, no. You don’t understand the scope of my crime. I didn’t kill just one Husnock, or a hundred, or a thousand….I killed them all. All Husnock… everywhere.” Kevin Uxbridge- The Survivors, Stardate: 43152.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

August 1
“I was gonna lay on a different beach every week for two months. The only thing to figure out was whether to start in Tahiti or in Cancun.” Tucker- Storm Front, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: July 19-25

Wait… it’s… not… Monday… is… It???

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of July 19th through the 25th.

July 19
Happy Birthday to Benedict Cumberbatch. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Benedict_Cumberbatch #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

“I will walk over your cold corpses to recover my people. Now… shall we begin?” Khan- Star Trek: Into Darkness #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

July 20
“Like the rat said; keep the cheese, I just want out of the trap.” LaForge- Where silence has lease, Stardate: 42193.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

July 21
“The next time you take a swing at me, I’m hitting back.” Kim- The Chute, Stardate: 50156.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

July 22
Happy Birthday to Louise Fletcher. http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Louise_Fletcher #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

“[Kai Opaka] told me that one must never look into the eyes of one’s own gods.” Winn- In the Hands of the Prophets, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

Star Trek Beyond premieres on this date in 2016. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_Beyond #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

“There is no relative direction in the vastness of space. There is only yourself, your ship, your crew. It’s easier than you think to get lost.” Commodore Paris- Star Trek Beyond #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

July 23
“What’s the point of having a senior staff if they just sit around with their mouths shut? I’m glad they have opinions.” Archer- Minefield, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

July 24
“We are Starfleet.” Saru- Will You Take My Hand?, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #WeAreStarfleet

July 25
“This unit is programmed to provide sources of acceptable nutritional value. Your request does not fall within current guidelines. Please indicate whether you wish to override the specified program.” Enterprise Computer- The Price, Stardate: 43385.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: July 12-18

Star Trek Bar Fight
Now let’s look in the comments section on social media… oops, bad idea.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of July 12th through the 18th.

July 12
“Science Vulcan Directorate has determined that time travel is… not fair.” T’pol- Shockwave Part II, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

July 13
Happy Birthday to Sir Patrick Stewart. @SirPatStew https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Patrick_Stewart #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekPicard #WeAreStarfleet

“Starfleet was founded to seek out new life.  Well, there it sits.” Picard- The Measure of a Man, Stardate: 42523.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

July 14
“Insults are effective only where emotion is present.” Spock- Who Mourns for Adonais, Stardate: 3468.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

July 15
“You’re proposing now?” Torres “It’s as good a time as any.” Paris- Drive, Stardate: 54058.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

July 16
“The customs and history of your race show a unique hatred of captivity. Even when it’s pleasant and benevolent, you prefer death. This makes you too violent and dangerous a species for our needs.” Talosian Keeper- The Cage #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

July 17
“Everyone is talking about me and no one’s talking to me.” Okona- The Outrageous Okona, Stardate: 42402.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

July 18
“What changed her mind?” Kira “I told her, if she didn’t remove them, I would.” Ross “And what changed your mind?” Kira “You did…Remind me never to play poker with you.” Ross- Shadows and Symbols, Stardate: 52152.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: July 5-11

Hey T’Pol, have you heard the joke about the…

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of July 5th through the 11th.

July 5
“But Bajor doesn’t need a man. It needs a symbol and that’s what you are.” Sisko- The Homecoming, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

July 6
“I’m willing to explore my humanity. Take off your clothes.” Seven “Uh… Seven…” Kim “Don’t be alarmed. I won’t hurt you.” Seven- Revulsion, Stardate: 51186.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

July 7
Happy Birthday to Vaughn Armstrong. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Vaughn_Armstrong #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekVOY #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

“For nearly a century, we’ve waded ankle-deep in the ocean of space. Now it’s finally time to swim.” Forrest- Broken Bow, Date: Apr 15, 2151 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

July 8
Happy Birthday to Shazad Latif. @shazad https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Shazad_Latif #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #WeAreStarfleet

“Klingons stand together, and strong. It is only with our own Houses in order that we can begin to invite others in.” Voq (mirror)- The Wolf Inside, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #WeAreStarfleet

July 9
Happy Birthday to Linda Park. @realLindaPark https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Linda_Park #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

“You are speaking with Empress Sato. Prepare to receive instructions.” Mirror Hoshi Sato- In a Mirror Darkly Pt II, Date: January 18, 2155 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

July 10
“It’s something we eat after the main course. It’s usually very sweet. It’s usually very bad for you. We eat it for purely for pleasure. If you ask me it’s the best part of any meal.” Troi- Liaisons, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

July 11
“There came a time when our weapons grew faster than our wisdom, and we almost destroyed ourselves.” Kirk- A Private Little War, Stardate: 4211.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: June 28-July 4

Voyager Fireworks
It’s fireworks time, but be safe out there with how dry it is.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of June 28th through July 4th.

June 28
Happy Birthday to Alice Krige. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Alice_Krige #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

“I am the beginning and the end. I bring order into chaos.” The Borg Queen- Star Trek: First Contact, Stardate: 50893.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

June 29
“There’s an old saying. Blood is thicker than water. It means that the ties of family run deeper than any other kind of relationship. We’ll often do things for members of our family we’d never dream of doing for anyone else.” Janeway- Survival Instinct, #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

June 30
“A person’s strongest dreams are about what he can’t do.” Vina- The Menagerie Pt II, Stardate: 3013.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

July 1
Happy Birthday to Dominic Keating. @DominicKeating https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dominic_Keating #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

“General Sun Tzu said that the greatest victories are those won without fighting.” Reed- Divergence, Date: December 2154 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

July 2
Brock Peters born on this date in 1927. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Brock_Peters #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

“Life is full of choices. You make them and hope for the best. Sometimes you’re right, and sometimes you’re not. I made a mistake.” Joseph Sisko- Image in the Sand, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

July 3
“The infection resembles one developed by Earth during their bacteriological warfare experiments in the 1990s. Hard to believe we were once foolish enough to play around with that.” Dr. McCoy- The Omega Glory, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

July 4
“It’s beautiful. Like watching fireworks when I was a little girl.” Jenna D’Sora- In Theory, Stardate: 44932.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: June 21-27

Casual Geordi
Geordi likes casual Friday on the Enterprise.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of June 21st through the 27th.

June 21
“We’re all frightened by unfamiliar things.” Dr. Phlox- Fight or Flight, Date: May 6, 2151 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

June 22
Happy Birthday to Tim Russ. @timruss2 https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Tim_Russ #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

“We often fear what we don’t understand. Our best defense is knowledge.” Tuvok- Innocence, Stardate: 49578.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

June 23
“The horga’hn’ is the Risian symbol of sexuality. To own one is to call forth its powers. To display it is to announce you are seeking jamaharon.” Joval- Captain’s Holiday, Stardate: 43745.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

June 24
“Well, Mister Spock, do you have any ideas?” Kirk “We could always throw tribbles at them.” Spock “I thought Vulcans didn’t have a sense of humour.” Kirk- More Tribbles, More Troubles, Stardate: 5392.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTAS #WeAreStarfleet

June 25
“Pinocchio is broken. Its strings have been cut.” Riker- The Measure of a Man, Stardate: 42523.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

June 26
“My bairns, my poor bairns.” Scotty- The Paradise Syndrome, Stardate: 4842.6 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #WeAreStarfleet

June 27
“The point is, you’ve got to live your own life.” O’Brien- Paradise, Stardate: 47573.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: June 14-20

Dukat fire
How it feels outside right now.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes twitter account for the week of June 13th through the 20th.

June 14
“It is an ancient Klingon tradition to commemorate an important event with a poem.” Worf- One Little Ship, Stardate: 51474.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #WeAreStarfleet

June 15
“As a Starfleet Captain, I can’t allow myself the luxury of yielding to personal feelings.” Picard- A Matter of Perspective, Stardate: 43610.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

June 16
Happy Birthday to John Cho. @JohnTheCho https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/John_Cho #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

“If you test me, you will fail.” Sulu- Star Trek Into Darkness, Stardate: 2259.55 #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

June 17
“Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Mr. Paris. He calls it ‘Comfort food.’ Isn’t that charming?” Neelix-Faces, Stardate: 48784.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #WeAreStarfleet

June 18
“To cherry flavored snow cones. What I wouldn’t give for one right about now.” Tucker- Desert Crossing, Date: February 12, 2152 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #WeAreStarfleet

June 19
Happy Birthday to Zoe Saldana. @zoesaldana https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Zo%C3%AB_Saldana #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

“I’m impressed. For a moment there, I thought you were just a dumb hick who only had sex with farm animals.” Uhura- Star Trek (2009) #StarTrek #WeAreStarfleet

June 20
“We live in a universe of magic which, evidently, you cannot see.” Ardra- Devil’s Due, Stardate: 44474.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #WeAreStarfleet

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