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Infinite Diversity, Finite Combinations

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On Stardate 07 24 25, the Outside In volume you've waited for, featuring essays by Ric Crossman and 170 other writers, will arrive in the Alpha Quadrant! Preorder now at ATBPublishing.com!

On Stardate 07 24 25, the Outside In volume you've waited for, featuring essays by Ric Crossman and 170 other writers, will arrive in the Alpha Quadrant! Preorder now at ATBPublishing.com!

Another (0.588% Of A) Book

Those of you in America (or with deep pockets for an import) might be interested in the latest book from ATB Publishing; Outside In Can Live With It

May 22, 20251 min read

The Season One cast.

The Season One cast.

4.1 War And Peace

The reason IDFC exists at all.

Apr 21, 202221 min read

Sisko finds Kira in a melancholy mood.

Sisko finds Kira in a melancholy mood.

4.1.19 The Damascus Ring Road

We arrive, at last, at our very first season finale.

Apr 17, 202212 min read

Mauritza holds a napkin over the lower half of his face.

Mauritza holds a napkin over the lower half of his face.

4.1.18 Only Obeying Stationery Orders

If episodes were celebrities, everyone would start their interviews with “Duet” by saying “My next guest needs no introduction…”.

Apr 7, 202217 min read

Odo convulses as an alien attempts to possess him.

Odo convulses as an alien attempts to possess him.

4.1.17 Proof By Counter-Example

Onions And Oratory

Mar 29, 20229 min read

Lwaxana sans wig.

Lwaxana sans wig.

4.1.16 I Have No Mouth, And I Must Sigh

An introvert and an extrovert walk into an unreliable turbolift...

Mar 17, 20229 min read

Odo attempts to direct a large, flightless and disinterested bird.

Odo attempts to direct a large, flightless and disinterested bird.

4.1.15 "...These Nags Would Be Lame"

The episode that claims to celebrate human imagination, but doesn’t bother displaying any itself.

Mar 1, 202210 min read

Mullibok ignores Kira as he builds his kiln.

Mullibok ignores Kira as he builds his kiln.

4.1.14 Russian Toll

The revolutionary struggle doesn’t end the day the palace falls.

Feb 15, 202213 min read

O'Brien points at the gathering Dal'Rok.

O'Brien points at the gathering Dal'Rok.

4.1.13 Maps And Legends

"The people and the land are one."

Feb 1, 202210 min read

Golin Shel-la reminds me of someone.

Golin Shel-la reminds me of someone.

4.1.12 Pro Nihil Mori

War, huh? What is it good for?

Jan 18, 202212 min read

Odo grabs Croden by the throat.

Odo grabs Croden by the throat.

4.1.11 Death In The Clouds

At first glance, “Vortex” looks like an anomaly.

Jan 4, 20229 min read

Grand Nagus Zek contemplates his tube grubs.

Grand Nagus Zek contemplates his tube grubs.

4.1.10 Escher's Spiral

Nn episode that demonstrates the value of re-watching Trek in the unusual order.

Dec 19, 202111 min read

The game of Chula.

The game of Chula.

4.1.9 Shout "Allamaraine!" And Sit Down

LIQUID ASSETS, INTESTINAL BLOCKAGES, A SURFEIT OF SCATHES

Dec 5, 202111 min read

4.1.8 “The Law Is Inside Out, The World Is Upside Down”

4.1.8 “The Law Is Inside Out, The World Is Upside Down”

4.1.8 “The Law Is Inside Out, The World Is Upside Down”

He's not trapped in here with us. We're trapped in here with him.

Nov 21, 20219 min read

4.1.7 "You've Been Sanctified, And I've Been Tried"

4.1.7 "You've Been Sanctified, And I've Been Tried"

4.1.7 "You've Been Sanctified, And I've Been Tried"

Well, this certainly didn’t arrive too soon.

Nov 7, 202114 min read

4.1.6 Old Skin For The New Ceremony

4.1.6 Old Skin For The New Ceremony

4.1.6 Old Skin For The New Ceremony

“Q-Less” is rubbish for some fairly interesting reasons.

Oct 21, 202113 min read

4.1.5 "Freedom To Starve Ain't No Freedom"

4.1.5 "Freedom To Starve Ain't No Freedom"

4.1.5 "Freedom To Starve Ain't No Freedom"

Hammer, sickle, tricorder.

Oct 7, 202110 min read

4.1.4 "Once Again, The Communication Process Has Broken Down"

4.1.4 "Once Again, The Communication Process Has Broken Down"

4.1.4 "Once Again, The Communication Process Has Broken Down"

The first episode in which the show fails to make use of its unique strengths.

Sep 23, 20218 min read

4.1.3 Three Threes Make Nine

4.1.3 Three Threes Make Nine

4.1.3 Three Threes Make Nine

Once again, Deep Space Nine has to push back against TNG‘s mistakes.

Sep 9, 202120 min read

4.1.2 "And We Did It Without A Single Bilitrium Bomb Being Detonated"

4.1.2 "And We Did It Without A Single Bilitrium Bomb Being Detonated"

4.1.2 "And We Did It Without A Single Bilitrium Bomb Being Detonated"

So THIS is how it’s done.

Aug 26, 20219 min read

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