--- title: Star Trek — Explore Strange New Worlds description: The official Star Trek fan site celebrating five decades of science fiction adventure, exploration, and discovery across the galaxy. --- ::site[domain=startrek.fan] name: Star Trek description: The official Star Trek fan site celebrating five decades of science fiction adventure, exploration, and discovery across the galaxy. tagline: To boldly go where no one has gone before theme: dark accent: #3b82f6 :: ::style heading-font: montserrat body-font: inter :: ::nav - [Home](/) - [Series](/series) - [Characters](/characters) - [Episodes](/episodes) - [Fan Central](/fan) :: ::page[route="/" layout=hero title="Home"] # Explore Strange New Worlds ::hero-image[src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1419242902214-272b3f66ee7a?w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Starship in space"] For over five decades, Star Trek has inspired humanity to reach beyond the stars. Join us as we celebrate the crews, ships, and adventures that defined generations. ::cta[label="Watch Now" href="#series" primary=true] ::cta[label="Learn More" href="/series"] :: ::page[route="/series" title="Series"] # The Star Trek Universe ::figure[src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1478720568477-152d9b164e26?w=800&auto=format&fit=crop" alt="Enterprise bridge" caption="Command centers across the galaxy"] ::tabs ## The Original Series Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise began humanity's greatest adventure in 1966, exploring uncharted space and encountering civilizations both wondrous and dangerous. ## The Next Generation Seven years after Kirk's era, a new Enterprise under Captain Picard continued the mission with android officers, Q beings, and the Borg threat. ## Deep Space Nine A space station at the edge of known space becomes a focal point for conflict, discovery, and spiritual awakening during a time of war. ## Voyager Lost 70,000 light-years from home, Captain Janeway and her crew fight to survive and find their way back through hostile space. ## Enterprise The earliest days of human space exploration as Archer and his crew push into unknown territories without the safety net of a Federation. ## Discovery & Modern Era From the Mirror Universe to far futures, newer series explore fresh corners of the Trek universe with cutting-edge storytelling. :: ::data | Series | Captain | Years | Seasons | |--------|---------|-------|---------| | Original Series | Kirk | 1966–1969 | 3 | | The Next Generation | Picard | 1987–1994 | 7 | | Deep Space Nine | Sisko | 1993–1999 | 7 | | Voyager | Janeway | 1995–2001 | 7 | | Enterprise | Archer | 2001–2005 | 4 | | Discovery | Burnham | 2017–2024 | 5 | :: :: ::page[route="/characters" title="Characters"] # Iconic Characters ::columns ## Captains Kirk • Picard • Sisko • Janeway • Archer • Burnham — leaders who defined their eras and inspired billions. --- ## Supporting Cast Spock, Data, Worf, Odo, the Doctor — characters whose journeys became windows into the human condition. :: ::testimonial[author="Leonard Nimoy" role="Actor"] Star Trek has become a cultural phenomenon that speaks to something fundamental in the human spirit — our desire to explore, to discover, and to understand one another. :: ::testimonial[author="Patrick Stewart" role="Actor"] In playing Picard, I discovered that science fiction allows us to ask the deepest questions about morality, identity, and what it means to be human. :: :: ::page[route="/episodes" title="Episodes"] # Essential Episodes ::faq ### What's the best starting point? For The Original Series, start with "The City on the Edge of Forever" or "The Best of Both Worlds." For TNG, begin with Season 3. ### Which episodes have time travel? Many! "Yesterday's Enterprise," "The City on the Edge of Forever," and "All Good Things..." are fan favorites involving temporal mechanics. ### Are there crossover episodes? Yes! "Encounter at Farpoint" features Q, and several series cross over with one another, especially in the films. ### How many episodes total? Star Trek spans over 800 episodes across all series, plus 13 films. :: ::callout[type=tip title="Where to Watch"] Stream all Star Trek series on Paramount+. New episodes premiere weekly during active seasons. :: :: ::page[route="/fan" title="Fan Central"] # The Fan Community ::columns ## Join the Mission Connect with fellow fans across conventions, online forums, and fan productions celebrating the Trek universe. --- ## Create & Share Many fans write stories, create artwork, build models, and produce fan films continuing the adventures of their favorite crews. :: ::callout[type=info title="Fan Conventions"] Major events like Las Vegas Star Trek Convention and Dragon Con host thousands of fans annually. Check regional schedules for conventions near you. :: ::metric[label="Global Fan Base" value="Millions" trend=up] ::metric[label="Years of Content" value="60+" trend=up] ::metric[label="Live Action Shows" value="10+" trend=up] :: ::cta[label="Join the Community" href="#fan" primary=true] :: ---