Review and exclusive excerpt from Star Trek Explorer #10

Star Trek Explorer #10 will be available on January 23rd here in the United States, and the magazine is, once again, packed with news you can't find anywhere else, interviews, short fiction, and the Definitive Guide to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

You don't want to miss the fascinating interview with Penny Johnson Jerald as she talks about her time on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and the look back on the life and legacy of Elizabeth Shelby. Star Trek Explorer continues to outshine itself with each issue, and I found this one to be even more engrossing than the last. With a look at Star Trek: Voyager's Top Ten baddest species and a retro interview with Robert Butler, it is a perfect complement to your Star Trek viewing.

Titan Books has provided us with an exclusive excerpt with some of the Trek stars as they share some of the strangest places they've ever been recognized for Star Trek.

Exclusive Excerpt

It happens everywhere, and occurs all over the world. You name it, it happens. So, what is it? Our favorite Star Trek figures being recognized when they’re out and about. Star Trek Explorer asked Trek talent, “Where is the strangest place you’ve been recognized for Star Trek?”

Kate Mulgrew

Captain Janeway, Star Trek: Voyager

Oh, I’ve been recognized all over the world, but I wasn’t expecting it in a pub in Ireland because everyone was smashed, for starters. They were all drunk, and a man turned on his stool. Next to him was his young nine-year-old son. He said, (in a thick Irish accent), “Is it you? Captain Janeway? Would that be you there?” I said, “Yes,” and he said, “I thought as much, madam. Thank you.” Then he turned right back to his pint. I thought, “The Irish are so dry.” So, that was fun. That was fun.

Armin Shimerman

Quark, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

I had a convention in Hawaii. I was late for the plane leaving LAX. I just made it to the plane – they closed the door immediately after I got on. I flew to Hawaii, and got to the hotel. They asked for my I.D., I reached for my wallet – and I didn’t have any. I must have left it at LAX when I got on the plane. I spent two days thinking, “What am I going to do?” I called UPS, and they said, “Yes, your wife can ship your I.D., but it will take three days to get to you.” I wasn’t going to be in Hawaii for three days. It was a convention. So, the people at the airport in Hawaii said, “Go talk to the Transportation Security Administration, explain your story, and perhaps they’ll be able to let you on the plane.” I got to the TSA guy and gave him my story.

 About halfway through the story of who I was and why I needed to get on the plane, he said, “So, what planet are you travelling to?” I’m always surprised when anyone recognizes me as Quark and not Armin. He said, “OK, I’ll let you through. No, problem whatsoever.” Now, I believe J.G. Hertzler was five minutes behind me, and I said to the TSA guy, “Do me a favor. You see that guy over there? Give him some sh-t about getting on the flight.”

Elizabeth Dennehy

Admiral Shelby, Star Trek: The Next Generation

I have a weird story. My mother was at Yosemite, camping. She was in an RV, glamping, or fancy camping. And she was in a bathroom. There was a little girl and her mom was talking to the little girl. The mom called the little girl, who was a toddler, Elizabeth. My mom being my mom said, “Oh, I have an Elizabeth. My Elizabeth is Elizabeth Hannah. What’s your Elizabeth?” And the woman said, “This is Elizabeth Shelby, named after our favorite character in Star Trek.” My mother almost fainted. Now, if that had happened to me, I definitely would have fainted.

Read more close encounters in Star Trek Explorer #10 – on sale January 23 – including stories from Jonathan Frakes, John Cho, David Ajala and more! Plus, interviews with Susanna Thompson, Penny Johnson Jerald and a never-before-published interview with “The Cage” director Robert Butler; your definitive guide to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ first season; and all-new and exclusive short fiction – including a Star Trek: Picard story by Una McCormack!

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A new year, a new Star Trek Explorer… there’s plenty to come in the worlds of Star Trek, and we can’t wait to share it all with you in 2024!

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INTERVIEW: ROBERT BUTLER

A never-before-published interview with the director of the first Star Trek pilot “The Cage.”

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INTERVIEW: PENNY JOHNSON JERALD

The Deep Space Nine actress reflects on how science fiction allows her to represent those who aren’t represented.

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INTERVIEW: SUSANNA THOMPSON

We look back on an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine that features one of the first same-sex kisses on American TV.

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INTERVIEW: HEATHER ANTOS

We catch up with the IDW Star Trek comics editor in the first of a two-part interview.

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THE Q CONTINUUM: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS

Star Trek actors and crew are asked: “Where is the strangest place you’ve been recognized for Star Trek?”

EXCLUSIVE SHORT FICTION

Jack Crusher stars in an all-new Star Trek: Picard story by Una McCormack; and in Chris Dows’ ‘A Dish Served Cold’ there’s trouble aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise for Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock!

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INSIDE TREK

Explorer counts down the baddest Star Trek: Voyager species; We profile Elizabeth Shelby – how time aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-D was limited – but she made her mark!

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DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO: STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS

Your essential guide to Star Trek: Strange New Words’ first season.

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ALL THIS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!