A New Series

[Aerilon]

What would it be? When (and Where) would it be set? How would it turn out?

Assuming that at some point in the next few years, another Star Trek series were to be released, what would you like to see in it? I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of TLE (The Lost Era), this being the time between the USS Enterprise-A and the USS Enterprise-D, so I suppose, in the Ent-B & Ent-C time frame.

However, as it appears to have gone via Enterprise, generally, fans aren't a big fan of prequels, thus I doubt we'd see a full seven series run from anything based back then. Plus, we wouldn't really be able to have much to do with the Cardassians, and the Romulans would practically be non existant, due to the knowledge that they've been silent for a long long time (TNG).

Therefore, the most logical course of action, would be to go forward in time. The question then, would be how far forward would we go? I'd like to say following on from Nemesis. Unless they do something in the form of a movie (which I doubt), it seems Nemesis has left us on a cliff hanger, with many questions unanswered.

It could be a show based on a new Luna Class Starship (supposibly the class Riker's USS Titan is), though this would not be the Titan. And as before, with TOS and TNG, I would hope that the show be based around exploration, maybe within the Gamma Quadrant? - A number of Starfleet ships out exploring the Gamma Quadrant I think would be a good idea. It is vastly unexplored, and I doubt the Dominion own it all.

It would be nice to see a few Jem Hadar / Dominion ships throughout the show too, letting us, and everyone else know how and where the Dominion now stand. In addition, as with Voyager, the show could start on DS9, that way, we'd get to see some of the show regulars too (if they're up for the task).

Anyway, thats just my thoughts. I'd like to know yours.

 

[Jeddy]

i personally would love to see a TNG or Nemesis style sequel. AS was generally the tradition each show would be "cast foreward" by its predosessor, which puts it immediately at a confusing point, would an INCREDIBLY old archer launch the series? (joke) which most probably leaves it to one or two from Voyager (The reason why i used Janeway in my fanfic).

I wouldnt like it to be far into the future to have timetravel, as that would leave it too open to do the normal "the ratings are dropping" thing, which generally seems to be "bring on the Nazi uniforms" thats about when i lost my interest in Enterprise and the same with Voyager really.

Personally i think they should follow An enterprise, which may require the entrance of Picard + other officers, and the Enterprise F may be a loong way into the future, so who knows.

So from that rambling so far we have, it should be nemesis + Bsed on an Enterprise with no timetravel or alternate universe episodes, however i do like the idea of Gama quadrant exploration, however the question needs to be asked, what happened at the end of DS9? I thought (or maybe presumed) that the wormhole had closed. As Sisko joined/rejoined the prophets, feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[Majestic]

Well as you say Ash, prequels don't go over well with fans as proven by Enterprise and possibly the new movie coming out. That being said a sequel series to Nemesis would be a great idea, set a decade or so afterwards. Perhaps some of the regulars from one of the other shows could be on this new series such as Worf as one of the high ranking crew such as First Officer or Captain.

I would also like the idea of Midway as a new series, it's new and fresh having a ship lost travelling parallel universes. It has many doors and paths to follow for the writers and the good thing, each universe is new and canon doesn't have to be followed as histories in these universes are completely different to what is established in the Trek universe.

I really think the reason they went to Enterprise for series 5 in the first place was the lack of ideas for a new series considering the Gamma Quadrant and Delta Quadrant have both been visited in other series and the Alpha and Beta Quadrants have been covered since day one in Star Trek starting in the 60's.

So if they do make a new series, I would lke to see something completely new and something along the lines of Midway is something I personally would really like to see.

 

[Kosh Naranek]

Why not set a new series in a version of the Mirror Universe?

 

[Majestic]

That I would also like, the rebirth of the Terran Empire and former TNG, DS9 and VOY actors could guest star or be permanents in it while it still being fresh and new.

 

[Jeddy]

i like the soudn of it, i would definately watch the first episode, just as long as there were no "crossovers" from the known mirror.

Its a shame that everything in the milkyway has been done, I see what you mean about the gama ad delta quadrant, I was raised on TNG, i mean my parents still have the entire series on VHS (good times!) so something like thatis what i personally would like, the ability to go to different areas, so ship based, and not sent a thousend lilghtyears away, or anythign like that.

having said that it would have to be done right,

i guess im just fussy lol.

 

[Aerilon]

Hmm, whilst there is potential in crossover shows, I don't think it would really work for Trek. Trek was based upon what Gene Roddenberry wanted it to be, having it based in another universe, wouldn't be Trek as we know it, thus would be going off in some wild direction.

As for a ship called the 'Enterprise', I'd personally like something different, regardless of whether we are going forward or backward in time. Maybe the Enterprise could feature in an episode or so, but I wouldn't want a show based on an Enterprise ship.

 

[Creed]

there would be very little to stop them inventing a jump drive...

going out beyond the glaactic barrier to investigate the next one along....

i think i'd prefer to see them tryign that than trying to cram another random one into the same area....

all that said the other idea that rodenberry clearly ahd was to have a fallen federation. That idea became andromeda, but you're not going to tell me that you can't see where the originals lay...

 

[DarkPhoenix]

i think it should be set upon the 'new frontiers' books. uss excalibur-captain mackenzie calhoun, first officer-elizabeth shelby (best of both worlds), dr. selar-(TNG assisted w/dr. crusher)

or star trek titan... riker's new ship and crew. lot's of familiarity there...

 

[Aerilon]

I wouldn't mind seeing a little exploration into the other side of the Beta Quadrant. We are told from Endgame (VOY) that there are a lot of hostile races there (the only one that springs to mind are the Fen Damar), but having a small fleet or something scouting a new area would be neat.

Maybe even, we could jump a few years, where the Federation is out exploring the Delta Quadrant, instead of just trying to get through it?

 

[Paulhanselluk]

How about this

Star Trek - Continuum
There ongoing mission to go back in time and correct all of mistakes of the previous series (and there creators).

 

[StarBlade]

I wouldn't want a show based on an Enterprise ship.

If Enterprise and Voyager, Insurrection and Nemesis, have taught me anything about Trek, it's that I'm the last people Viacom/Paramount care about when it comes to what I want.

I'm actually looking forward to walking out of this new Abrams Trek film in disgust. At least that way I can't be disappointed.

 

[Jeddy]

how about,

Star Trek - Q

Need i say more ?

 

[Lord_Trekie]

lol Jeddy, I don't think you need to. But the best bet I really see is either a Beta Quad sim, or maybe something focusing on the Klingon Empire or Romulan Empire, either from their own perspectives or from the Titan's...

 

[Paulhanselluk]

Jokes aside, I would love to see one set around the "J" and see the war with the sphere builders.

 

[Jeddy]

Jokes aside, I would love to see one set around the "J" and see the war with the sphere builders.

but wasnt that averted??

lol Jeddy, I don't think you need to. But the best bet I really see is either a Beta Quad sim, or maybe something focusing on the Klingon Empire or Romulan Empire, either from their own perspectives or from the Titan's...

and you have a point, althgouh i would like to learn more about the Qs like how they came to be etc.

 

[Knight]

There's a lot of interesting ideas here... I particularly like the idea about a mirror universe era, perhaps following on from the events of the Enterprise episodes, or even before, charting the rise of the terran empire. or perhaps the fall of it, after spocks new ideas...

I also like the idea of a Gamma Quadrant exploration series.

Another idea would be, (and i borrow partially from someone else who mentioned it), exploring the delta quadrant - the catch being that it would have to be a huge ship (perhaps the Concorde class), outfitted for very long range exploration missions, and carrying everything it needs with it for that. And perhaps a couple of squadrons of fighters that perhaps play a bigger role than they have in Trek previously.
It would have to have entire families aboard (much like the D), and the facilities to support them, as well as having science labs, and perhaps smaller support craft to go with (discounting shuttles/runabouts/fighters) .

 

[CrazyFrog1903]

Here is a possible idea. Base a new series on a planet. Located either in the far stretches of our glaxy or based in another. A fleet of Federation ships is sent to establish a foothold. They establish a colony. It would be kinda like DS9 but on a much larger scale. Then you could introduce new aliens. Also, in each episode you could use different ships. Would have a complete open door on story ideas.

 

[Hellkite]

I like to see the a show like the Midway rpg myself

 

[Theta Sigma]

I am thinking that instead of a typical Star Trek series showing a starship travelling across the universe how about a spin-off that does not look like Star Trek on the surface like the Whoniverse's Torchwood is to Doctor Who. (Before people think Deep Space Nine, I am really thinking something that would be acceptable to mainstream audiences (that is non-sci fi people) like having it take place in contemporary Earth without a starship or even a space station in sight.)

I think one reason why Star Trek came to an end on TV was because the audience were seeing the same thing all over again but with a different cast and situation (with is what is being done now with the CSIs and the Law and Order shows).

Would not be a bad idea to offer a different flavour from the same ice cream factory.

 

[Lord_Trekie]

Here is a possible idea. Base a new series on a planet. Located either in the far stretches of our glaxy or based in another. A fleet of Federation ships is sent to establish a foothold. They establish a colony. It would be kinda like DS9 but on a much larger scale. Then you could introduce new aliens. Also, in each episode you could use different ships. Would have a complete open door on story ideas.

I actually like that as an idea quite a bit, the fleet likely would be made up of mostly civilian/transport ships, maybe 4-6 actual Starfleet 'combat' vessels. Maybe someone will take that up as a fan series...

 

[EAS_Intrepid]

I like the idea of a planet based series, too.

And I want some well-done MACO action in it, too. And be it only one or two episodes of a season. DS9 had a good potential there, but it could've been better.

Also, you could implement a certain "pushing the frontier" atmosphere into the show, a small throw-back to the colonization of the New World. There is a large planet and a colony. Yes, and spaceships.
You could depict the arrival, the reaction of the colonists and maybe the desperation of the Starfleet Officers, NonComs and enlisted as well as the soldiers and officers of the MACO Corps about doing colonial duties. Let's be honest: there are more shiny things to do....

 

[La Patience]

I too like the planet idea and the MACO's idea as it would be different from the usual single ship trek. Not to much time business as they don't really make sense and nothing seems to change much regardless of what they do other than that episode. not to much actual starfleet ships would be good as we could see how some civ ships deal with things. There are tons of things that they could do with a series like that its just they always wanted to show the same thing.