Star Trek Explorer

Providing in-depth coverage of all aspects of Star Trek, from the classic years of Kirk and Spock, through Jean Luc Picard, Captains Sisko, Janeway and Archer to the new JJ Abrams movies, Star Trek Magazine is your indispensable guide to the Star Trek universe. Every issue contains star-name interviews, great analytical features and exclusive photography from the CBS archives.

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Star Trek Explorer

Engage! • EXPLORING THE STAR TREK UNIVERSE

GALAXY QUEST INVADES • STAR TREK FLEET COMMAND: THE ULTIMATE CROSSOVER EVENT!

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

THE LEGEND OF Two-Takes Frakes • Jonathan Frakes reveals his approach to directing Star Trek

THE STATE OF STAR TREK WITH ETHAN PECK • …AND SPOCK’S OKAY AS WELL, FOLKS!

RETURN OF THE WARRIOR

Sound & Vulcan! • It could be argued, over the years, that William Shatner and Colm Meaney were the galaxy’s busiest Star Trek figures, routinely juggling multiple projects. But that would mean overlooking Tim Russ. He, of course, played Tuvok for all of Star Trek: Voyager’s seven-year run, but also appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Generations, and Star Trek: Picard, and provided the character’s voice for several Star Trek videogames. Beyond his work on the final frontier, Russ has acted in numerous other films, lent his voice to animated fare, as well as written, produced, and/or directed shows, films, and public service announcement. He’s also an ace musician - singer and guitarist - who has recorded a few albums and often performs at clubs and conventions. It’s been a few years since Star Trek Explorer spoke to Russ, but we rectified that recently. Over the course of a 45-minute conversation, the multihyphenate discussed all the above and more. Here’s what he had to say…

GROOVY, MR CHEKOV! • Walter Koenig recalls his Star Trek role, and celebrity fans honor the actor.

TOP 10 SECURITY THREATS

THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF Tuvok • A trusted security officer and a close friend to Captain Kathryn Janeway, Tuvok safeguarded U.S.S. Voyager and its crew through their seven-year trip across the Delta Quadrant. Armed with stoic logic and an elite eye for detail, the Vulcan found a fresh perspective on friendship as he established new connections with Neelix, Tom Paris, and the former Maquis aboard the ship. While Tuvok’s career trajectory was a circuitous one, as his first foray into Starfleet did not yield the results he had expected, the Vulcan nonetheless found his way and navigated a path to a captaincy of his own by the early 25th century.

Chekov’s Challenge • STARDATE 8130

Phasers, Photons and Firepower • THE FUTURE OF ENERGY WEAPONS

COURTROOM CONFIDENT • Director Valerie Weiss discusses her Star Trek: Strange New Worlds review on “Ad Astra per Aspera”

DEADL Y DESIGNS • Legacy Effects’ J. Alan Scott discusses hatching the Gorn for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

The Snake and the Worm

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO… THE KELVIN TIMELINE

A FISTFUL OF DATA • MAKING SENSE OF THE FUTURE

THE COLLECTORS GUILD • LISA HERRERA EXPLORES RARE STAR TREK MERCHANDISE AND RELICS…

WORDSEARCH • THIS ONE’S ALL FOR CHEKOV, SO GRAB YOUR COMPASS AND A MAP. LET’S CHART A COURSE TO FUN AND NAVIGATE OUR WAY THROUGH THESE GAMES!

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Star Trek Explorer

Freeblade • 2369 Beta Quadrant

THE FIRST ONE MAJEL BARRATT INTERVIEW • Actress Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who died in 2008, was best known for her roles as various characters in Star Trek: Nurse Christine Chapel, Number One, Lwaxana Troi, and the voice of most onboard computer interfaces throughout the series from 1966 to 2023.

THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME • We bring you...