This article may be written from a fan's point of view, rather than a neutral point of view .(December 2017) |
Star Trek Technical Manuals are a number of both official and fan-produced works detailing the technology of the fictional Star Trek universe; most pertain to starship design, though others target equipment used in the various Star Trek television series and films.
Franz Joseph Schnaubelt published the original Star Fleet Technical Manual in 1975; since then other manuals have been created by fans and professional artists alike to chronicle the increasing variety of both canon and noncanon vessels and gear. Trek fan Shane Johnson created the official Pocket Books works Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise and Worlds of the Federation after making his own self-produced blueprints.
Two manual creators moved from making blueprints to helping shape the look of the shows themselves. Rick Sternbach became an official illustrator for the franchise's first theatrical release, and later worked for the series Next Generation , Deep Space Nine and Voyager ; he went on to contribute to the Next Generation and Deep Space Nine technical manuals from Pocket Books. Geoffery Mandel, who helped create Pocket Books's interstellar reference work Star Trek: Star Charts, worked as scenic artist on the Voyager and Enterprise series as well as the film Star Trek: Insurrection .
For details on out-of-universe reference books see List of Star Trek reference books. The following list is incomplete.
Item | Creator | Date | Construction | Pages | Size |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Star Trek The Motion Picture: 14 Official Blueprints | Andrew G. Probert | 1980 | (Loose Sheets) | 14 | 19" x 13" |
Star Trek: Starship Spotter | Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz & Robert Bonchune | 2001 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 7.4" x 9.1" |
Star Fleet Technical Supplements Booklet No. 1 | Andres Castineiras | 1977 | (Staple) | 5 | 8.5" x 11" |
Federation Reference Series Volume 1 | Aridas Sofia (Editor) | 1985 | (Loose Sheets) | 30 | 8.5" x 11" |
Federation Reference Series Volume 2 | Aridas Sofia (Editor) | 1985 | (Loose Sheets) | 32 | 8.5" x 11" |
Federation Reference Series Volume 3 | Aridas Sofia (Editor) | 1986 | (Loose Sheets) | 30 | 8.5" x 11" |
Federation Reference Series Volume 4 | Aridas Sofia (Editor) | 1986 | (Loose Sheets) | 28 | 8.5" x 11" |
Federation Reference Series Volume 5 | Aridas Sofia (Editor) | 1987 | (Loose Sheets) | 28 | 8.5" x 11" |
Federation Reference Series Volume 6 | Aridas Sofia (Editor) | 1987 | (Loose Sheets) | 32 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Ship Registry Program Instruction Manual | Bernard Guignard | (Loose Sheets-Mag Sleeve) | 15 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Reischl's Guide to Ships of the Fleet | Bernard Reischl | 1989 | (Staple) | 20 | 8.5" x 11" |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Volume Five: Star Fleet Facilities | Chris Wallace | 2005 | 60 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Volume Four: Star Fleet Operating Forces | Chris Wallace | 2005 | 47 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Volume One: Cruiser | Chris Wallace | 2005 | 116 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Volume Three: Scouts and Escorts | Chris Wallace | 2005 | 59 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Volume Two: Patrol Combatants | Chris Wallace | 2005 | 85 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Starship Datafile - Volume Two: 2323-2423 | Chris Wallace | 2003 | 20 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starship Recognition Guide - Volume One: 2223-2325 | Chris Wallace | 2001 | 25 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starship Recognition Guide - Volume Two: 2325-2423 | Chris Wallace | 2003 | 20 | 8.5" x 11" | |
The Best of Dockyard Review - Volume One: 2290-2350 | Chris Wallace | 2005 | 45 | 8.5" x 13" | |
The Best of Dockyard Review - Volume Two: 2350-2390 | Chris Wallace | 2003 | 47 | 8.5" x 13" | |
The NX Class Cruiser - An Introductory Guide | Chris Wallace | 2002 | 19 | 9" x 12" | |
The Ships of the Fifth Fleet | Chris Wallace | 2000 | 41 | 9" x 12" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 2 - Issue 1 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 2001 | 12 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 2 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 13 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 3 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 19 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 4 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 16 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 5 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 18 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 6 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 14 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 7 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 13 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 8 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 16 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 9 | Chris Wallace, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 12 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 10 | Gordon Murray, Belldandy Morisato, Alex Rosenzweig, J. Scott Spadaro, Miyuki Kobayakawa | 1999 | 10 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 3 - Issue 1 | Harvey Postlewaite. Laguna Milano, Estoril Monza, Giles Silverstone | 1999 | 8 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 3 - Issue 2 | Harvey Postlewaite. Laguna Milano, Estoril Monza, Giles Silverstone | 1999 | 14 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 4 - Issue 1 | Harvey Postlewaite. Laguna Milano, Estoril Monza, Giles Silverstone | 1999 | 12 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 2 - Issue 1 | John Barnard, Alan Jenkins, Adelaide Kylami, Interlagos Catalunya | 1999 | 13 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 2 - Issue 2 | John Barnard, Alan Jenkins, Adelaide Kylami, Interlagos Catalunya | 1999 | 15 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 2 - Issue 2 | John Barnard, Alan Jenkins, Adelaide Kylami, Interlagos Catalunya | 1999 | 15 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Dockyard Review - The Journal of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau Volume 2 - Issue 3 | John Barnard, Alan Jenkins, Adelaide Kylami, Interlagos Catalunya | 1999 | 15 | 8.5" x 11" | |
The 24th Century Technical Manual - Special Edition #1 | Christopher Simmons | 1989 | (Staple) | 64 | 8.5" x 11" |
The 24th Century Technical Manual - Special Edition #2 | Christopher Simmons | 1989 | (Staple) | 50 | 8.5" x 11" |
Weapons of Eugenics | Christopher Springer | 1989 | (Saddle Glue-Folder) | 24 | 8.5" x 11" |
Klingon - Covert Operations Manual | David Christiansen | 1989 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek - The Starfleet Survival Guide | David Mack | 2002 | (Perfect Bound) | 180 | 5.5" x 8.5" |
Starfleet Academy Training Command: Line Officer Requirements Supplement | David Schmidt | 1987 | (Perfect Bound) | 78 | 8.5" x 11" |
Starfleet Academy Training Command: Line Officer Requirements Volume I | David Schmidt | 1988 | (Perfect Bound) | 136 | 8.5" x 11" |
Starfleet Academy Training Command: Staff Officer Requirements Volume II | David Schmidt | 1987 | (Perfect Bound) | 136 | 8.5" x 11" |
Starfleet Dynamics (First Version) | David Schmidt | (Perfect Bound) | 192 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starfleet Dynamics (Second Version) | David Schmidt | (Perfect Bound) | 192 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starfleet Officer Requirements Vol.1 | David Schmidt | 1985 | (Saddle Stitch) | 38 | 8.5" x 11" |
Starfleet Officer Requirements Vol.2 | David Schmidt | 1987 | (Saddle Stitch) | 50 | 8.5" x 11" |
Starfleet Prototype: The Journal of Innovative Design and Ideas | David Schmidt | (Perfect Bound) | 92 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Warp Factor - Issue Four | Don Corson, Don Falloon | 1986 | (Staple) | 40 | 8.5" x 11" |
Warp Factor - Issue Two | Don Corson, Don Falloon | 1976 | (Saddle Staple) | 40 | 8.5" x 11" |
U.S.S. Cheyenne Operations Manual | Don W. Shanks | 1994 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual | Eileen Palestine (Editor) | 1977 | (Perfect Bound) | 160 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Officer's Manual | Fasa | 1988 | (Perfect Bound) | 144 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Fleet Technical Manual First Edition | Franz Joseph | 1975 | (Perfect Bound) | 192 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Fleet Technical Manual First Edition Second Printing | Franz Joseph | 1975 | (Perfect Bound) | 192 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek - Fansom Triumphs | Geoffrey Mandel | 1978 | (Fold/Staple) | 32 | 8.5" x 11" |
The Starfleet Handbook -Aliens of Star Trek | Geoffrey Mandel | 1977 | (Fold/Staple) | 6 | 8.5" x 11" |
The Starfleet Handbook -Volume 10 | Geoffrey Mandel | 1977 | (Staple) | 8 | 8.5" x 11" |
The Starfleet Handbook -Volume 11 | Geoffrey Mandel | 1977 | (Staple) | 8 | 8.5" x 11" |
The Starfleet Handbook -Volume 12 | Geoffrey Mandel | 1978 | (Fold/Staple) | 12 | 8.5" x 11" |
The Starfleet Handbook -Volume 13 | Geoffrey Mandel | 1978 | (Fold/Staple) | 13 | 8.5" x 11" |
U.S.S. Enterprise Officer's Manual | Geoffrey Mandel | 1980 | (Spiral Bound) | 124 | 8.5" x 11" |
U.S.S. Enterprise Officer's Manual - Revised Edition | Geoffrey Mandel | (Perfect Bound) | 124 | 8.5" x 11" | |
From the Files of Star Fleet Command | Heihachiro Nogura | 1980 | (Spiral Bound) | 37 | 8.5" x 11" |
Jackill's Guide to Light Attack Craft Volume I | Jackill (Eric Kristiansen) | 1991 | (Perfect Bound) | 106 | 8.5" x 11" |
Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume I | Jackill (Eric Kristiansen) | 1992 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume I - A-ERA | Jackill (Eric Kristiansen) | 2006 | (Perfect Bound) | 160 | 8.5" x 11" |
Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume II | Jackill (Eric Kristiansen) | 1993 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
Jackill's Star Fleet Reference Manual: Ships of the Fleet Volume III | Jackill (Eric Kristiansen) | 1995 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
24th Century - Ships of the Line - Volume Four (Romulan) | James T. Wappel | (Loose Sheets) | 44 | 8.5" x 11" | |
24th Century - Ships of the Line - Volume One (Federation) | James T. Wappel | (Loose Sheets) | 58 | 8.5" x 11" | |
24th Century - Ships of the Line - Volume Three (Klingon) | James T. Wappel | (Loose Sheets) | 44 | 8.5" x 11" | |
24th Century - Ships of the Line - Volume Two (Cardassian) | James T. Wappel | (Loose Sheets) | 44 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starfleet Academy Training Manual (2nd Edition) | John Wetsch | Unknown | (Staple) | 11 | 8.5" x 11" |
USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual | Kevin McNulty with Colin Toenjes | 1994 | (Perfect Bound) | 92 | 8.5" x 11" |
Historical Spacecraft of the Federation | Kumari Miyazaki | 2002 | 60 | 9" x 12" | |
Federation Technological Survey - 2150 to 2370 | Lawrence Miller | (Perfect Bound) | 142 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Star Fleet - Ships of the Star Fleet Technical Manual | Neale Davidson | 2003 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Star Fleet - Starship Recognition Manual - Ships of the Baton Rouge Era | Neale Davidson | 2005 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Star Fleet - Starship Recognition Manual - Volume One - Ships of Support 2268 | Neale Davidson | 2005 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Star Fleet - Starship Recognition Manual - Volume One - Ships of the Line 2268 | Neale Davidson | 2005 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Star Fleet - Starship Weaponry Guide 2268 | Neale Davidson | 2005 | 16 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starfleet - Ships of the Constitution-Class Era - Volume One | Neale Davidson | 2005 | 40 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Star Trek - Crew Member's Exploration Pack | No Illustrator Listed | 1994 | (Saddle Staple) | 24 | 6" x 8" |
Starfleet - Training Command/Starfleet Academy - Ship Recognition | No Illustrator Listed | (Spiral Bound) | 43 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starfleet Hand Weapon Familiarization Handbook | No Illustrator Listed | (Spiral Bound) | 29 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Starfleet Technical Manual - Training Command/Starfleet Academy | No Illustrator Listed | (Spiral Bound) | 28 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Vulcan Harp Construction Plans - Vulcan Music Academy | Perry Wright | (Loose Sheets-Folder) | 12 | 24" x 48" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 1 | Richard E. Mandel | 2006 | 48 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 2 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 40 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 3 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 39 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 4 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 35 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 5 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 39 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 6 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 8.5" x 11" | ||
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 7 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 40 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 8 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 38 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - 9 | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 41 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Federation Spaceflight Chronology - A (The Klingon Empire) | Richard E. Mandel | 2007 | 50 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Intrepid Class Starship - Blueprints and Technical Guide | Rick Sternbach | (Loose Sheets-Mag Sleeve) | 20 | 8.5" x 11" | |
USS Enterprise NCC-1701 - Constitution Class Refit - Familiarization Manual | Rick Sternbach | 1978 | (Braid) | 11" x 17" | |
Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual | Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda | 1991 | (Perfect Bound) | 99 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual | Rick Sternbach, Herman Zimmerman, Doug Drexler | 1998 | (Perfect Bound) | 180 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Fleet Data File - Volume 1 | Robert J Dee | 1991 | (Staple) | 72 | 8.5" x 11" |
History of the Vessel Enterprise - From the 16th to the 24th Century | Ronald M. Roden, Jr. | 1992 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
Spacecraft of Earth - Volume One: 1957-2063 | Scott A. Akers | 2002 | 48 | 8.5" x 13" | |
Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise | Shane Johnson | 1987 | (Perfect Bound) | 128 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Fleet Uniform Recognition Manual | Shane Johnson | 1985 | (Saddle Staple) | 80 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek - The Worlds of the Federation | Shane Johnson | 1989 | (Perfect Bound) | 156 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek - The Next Generation - Technical Journal | Shane Johnson | 1987 | (Perfect Bound) | 82 | 8.5" x 11" |
Weapons and Field Equipment Technical Manual | Shane Johnson | 1984 | (Saddle Staple) | 80 | 8.5" x 11" |
Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology 1980-2188 | Stan and Fred Goldstein. Illustrated by Rick Sternbach | 1980 | (Perfect Bound) | 192 | 8.5" x 11" |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Akyazi - Class Perimeter Action Ships | Todd Guenther | 1992 | (Perfect Bound) | 92 | 9" x 12" |
Ships of the Star Fleet - Volume One | Todd Guenther | 1988 | (Perfect Bound) | 92 | 9" x 12" |
Ships of the Star Fleet: Akyazi-Class Perimeter Action Ships | Todd Guenther | 1992 | (Perfect Bound) | 92 | 9" x 12" |
Starship Design - Interstellar Forum for Naval Power | Todd Guenther, Michael Morrissette | 1984 | (Saddle Staple) | 21 | 8.5" x 11" |
Jaynz - Ships of Star Fleet - 01 | Neale Davidson | 2007 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Jaynz - Ships of Star Fleet - 02 | Neale Davidson | 2007 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Jaynz - Ships of Star Fleet - 03 | Neale Davidson | 2007 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Jaynz - Ships of Star Fleet - 04 | Neale Davidson | 2007 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Jaynz - Ships of Star Fleet - 05 | Neale Davidson | 2007 | 36 | 8.5" x 11" | |
Technical File: Star Trek Devices | John Peel | 1988 | |||
Enterprise or USS Enterprise is the name of several fictional spacecraft, some of which are the main craft and setting for various television series and films in the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The most notable were Captain James T. Kirk's USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) from the original 1960s television series, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard's USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
In the Star Trek fictional universe, shields refer to a 23rd and 24th century technology that provides starships, space stations, and entire planets with limited protection against damage. They are sometimes referred to as deflectors, deflector shields, screens,. Types of shields include navigational deflectors.
In the fictional universe of Star Trek the United Federation of Planets (UFP) is the interstellar government with which, as part of its space force Starfleet, most of the characters and starships of the franchise are affiliated. Commonly referred to as "the Federation", it was introduced in the original Star Trek television series. The survival, success, and growth of the Federation and its principles of freedom have become some of the Star Trek franchise's central themes.
Andorians are a fictional race of humanoid extraterrestrials in the American science fiction franchise Star Trek. They were created by writer D. C. Fontana. Within the Star Trek narrative, they are native to the blue icy Class M moon, Andoria. Distinctive traits of Andorians include their blue skin, a pair of cranial antennae, and white hair.
In the Star Trek franchise, the Klingon Empire makes use of several classes of starships. As the Klingons are portrayed as a warrior culture, driven by the pursuit of honor and glory, the Empire is shown to use warships almost exclusively and even their support ships, such as troop transports and colony ships, are armed for battle. This contrasts with the exploration and research vessels used by Starfleet, the protagonists of the franchise. The first Klingon ship design used in The Original Series, the D7-class battlecruiser, was designed by Matt Jefferies to evoke a shape akin to that of a manta ray, providing a threatening and instantly recognizable form for viewers. The configuration of Jefferies's design featured a bulbous forward hull connected by a long boom to a wing-like main hull with the engine nacelles mounted on each wingtip. Though a variety of Klingon ships have appeared in Star Trek, their design generally conforms to this style. Most Klingon vessels were physically built as scale models, although later computer-generated imagery was used to create the models. In recent years, many of the original studio models have been sold at auctions.
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), or Enterprise-D, is a starship in the Star Trek media franchise. Under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, it is the main setting of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) and the film Star Trek Generations (1994). It has also been depicted in various spinoffs, films, books, and licensed products.
The Star Trek Star Fleet Technical Manual is a fiction reference book by Franz Joseph Schnaubelt, about the workings of Starfleet, a military, exploratory, and diplomatic organization featured in the television series Star Trek.
This article discusses the fictional timeline of the Star Trek franchise. The franchise is primarily set in the future, ranging from the mid-22nd century to the late 24th century, with the third season of Star Trek: Discovery jumping forward to the 32nd century. However the franchise has also outlined a fictional future history of Earth prior to this, and, primarily through time travel plots, explored both past and further-future settings.
Michael Okuda is an American graphic designer best known for his work on Star Trek including designing futuristic computer user interfaces known as "okudagrams".
Richard Michael Sternbach is an illustrator who is best known for his space illustrations and his work on the Star Trek television series.
"Message in a Bottle" is the 14th episode of the fourth season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager, the 82nd episode overall. It aired on January 21, 1998 on the UPN network.
Star Trek: The Role Playing Game is a role-playing game set in the fictional Star Trek universe published by FASA Corporation from 1982 to 1989.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Technical Manual is a paperback reference guide detailing the inner and other workings of the fictional Federation starship Enterprise-D and other aspects of technology that appeared in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Starfleet Voyages is a science-fiction adventure role-playing game of planetary exploration based on the Star Trek television series.
Star Trek: Klingon Academy is a space flight simulator video game developed by 14 Degrees East, an internal development house of publisher Interplay Entertainment. The game follows a young Klingon warrior named Torlek as he attends the Elite Command Academy, a war college created by General Chang to prepare warriors for a future conflict with the United Federation of Planets. Christopher Plummer and David Warner reprised their respective roles as Chang and Gorkon for the production of Klingon Academy.
Doug Drexler is a visual effects artist, designer, sculptor, illustrator, and a makeup artist who has collaborated with such talents as Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, James Caan, Meryl Streep, and Warren Beatty. He began his career in the entertainment industry working for makeup artist Dick Smith on such films as The Hunger and Starman. He has also contributed to Three Men and a Little Lady, The Cotton Club, FX, Manhunter and Dick Tracy. Dick Tracy earned Drexler an Oscar, as well as The British Academy Award and the Saturn Award for his special makeup effects on characters such as Big Boy Caprice and Mumbles. Two Emmy nominations in the same field followed for three years working on Star Trek: The Next Generation, where he performed such tasks as aging Captain Picard for "The Inner Light". His final make-up job for the series was the Mark Twain makeup worn by Jerry Hardin in the two part episode "Times Arrow"
The Star Trek franchise features many spacecraft. Various space vessels make up the primary settings of the Star Trek television series, films, and expanded universe; others help advance the franchise's stories. Throughout the franchise's production, spacecraft have been depicted by numerous physical and computer-generated models. Producers worked to balance often tight budgets with the need to depict convincing, futuristic vessels.
Star Trek Maps is a reference work demonstrating the stellar cartography and navigation system featured on the Star Trek television series, written from an in-universe perspective. It was published by Bantam Books in August 1980, and licensed by Paramount Pictures.