Star Trek: The Continuing Mission
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Star Trek: The Continuing Mission is an independently produced, non-profit, science fiction
series set in the Star Trek
universe. The show, created by Sebastian Prooth and Andy Tyrer in July 2007, is released exclusively via the Internet
in the form of downloadable audio dramas. Sebastian Prooth and Andy Tyrer serve as the show’s co-executive producers. On November 10, 2007 it was announced that cast member Patrick McCray
(Jack McGuire) would be joining the production team as a producer.
The pilot episode, "Ghost Ship," was released on December 25, 2007, and since then two more episodes have been released, most recently "Command Decision" on June 20, 2009. The producers' stated goal is for future releases to be on a quarterly basis.
, to the 24th century, approximately 10 years prior to the continuity of Star Trek: The Next Generation
where they are re-integrated into a very different Starfleet
from which they came.
Both the USS Montana and crew are original characters created specifically for this series. Though references to canonical Star Trek
names, places, and events appear in the series, the events depicted in the series are not official canon.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
series set in the Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
universe. The show, created by Sebastian Prooth and Andy Tyrer in July 2007, is released exclusively via the Internet
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in the form of downloadable audio dramas. Sebastian Prooth and Andy Tyrer serve as the show’s co-executive producers. On November 10, 2007 it was announced that cast member Patrick McCray
Patrick McCray
Patrick McCray is an American comic book author, actor, director, and voice actor. His most famous work, the comic series Elvis Shrugged was published by Todd Loren's Revolutionary Comics has been cited by Ayn Rand scholars and Elvis scholars alike...
(Jack McGuire) would be joining the production team as a producer.
The pilot episode, "Ghost Ship," was released on December 25, 2007, and since then two more episodes have been released, most recently "Command Decision" on June 20, 2009. The producers' stated goal is for future releases to be on a quarterly basis.
Summary
The Continuing Mission follows the adventures of the Trieste class, USS Montana NCC 1786 and a crew led by seven humans and a Betazoid. The premise involves the Montana and her crew’s unexpected transference from the 23rd century, around the time of Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T...
, to the 24th century, approximately 10 years prior to the continuity of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry as part of the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry, Rick Berman, and Michael Piller served as executive producers at different times throughout the production...
where they are re-integrated into a very different Starfleet
Starfleet
In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet or the Federation Starfleet is the deep-space exploratory, peacekeeping and military service maintained by the United Federation of Planets . It is the principal means by which the Federation conducts its exploration, defense, diplomacy and research...
from which they came.
Both the USS Montana and crew are original characters created specifically for this series. Though references to canonical Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
names, places, and events appear in the series, the events depicted in the series are not official canon.
Main cast
- Tim Renshaw as Captain Paul Edwards
- Patrick McCrayPatrick McCrayPatrick McCray is an American comic book author, actor, director, and voice actor. His most famous work, the comic series Elvis Shrugged was published by Todd Loren's Revolutionary Comics has been cited by Ayn Rand scholars and Elvis scholars alike...
as Chief Engineer Jack McGuire - Stephen Perkins as Commander Darius Locke
- Brian Bonner as Chief of Security and Tactical Officer Thomas J. Plummer
- Scott Martineck as Science Officer Stephen Knight
- Gabriel Diani as Chief Medical Officer Kyle Wilson
- Tiffany Tallent as Science Officer Numi Natukov and Media Liaison Kelly Natukov
- Etta Devine as Helmsman Susan Palmer
- Jim Manikas as Communications Officer Peter Gilmore
- Corinne Tandy as Operations Officer, Telara, and Nurse Beldon.
- Dr. Wohlschlegel as Himself
Recurring and Guest Characters
- Joe KleinJoe KleinJoe Klein is a longtime Washington, D.C. and New York journalist and columnist, known for his novel Primary Colors, an anonymously written roman à clef portraying Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. Klein is currently a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is a former Guggenheim...
as Narrator / Voice of the Series - Cheralyn Lambeth as Computer Voice
- Craig Clayton as Engineering Officer Michaels
- Matt Adams as Security Officer Meechum
- Alec Lee as Benjamin Poole
- Ben Nelson as Ensign Martin
- James Francis as Ensign Bishop
- John Mayer as Constable Delnya
- Charles Miller as Sytok
- Guy Vardaman as Abdiel
Production crew
- Sebastian Prooth - Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Director
- Andy Tyrer - Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, Editor
- Patrick McCrayPatrick McCrayPatrick McCray is an American comic book author, actor, director, and voice actor. His most famous work, the comic series Elvis Shrugged was published by Todd Loren's Revolutionary Comics has been cited by Ayn Rand scholars and Elvis scholars alike...
- Executive Producer, Chief of Staff TCM Productions, Writer
Episodes
| # | Title | Release Date | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ghost Ship" | December 25, 2007 | Andy Tyrer and Sebastian Prooth |
| 2 | "Integration" | Part I: May 4, 2008; Part II: July 27, 2008 | Sebastian Prooth, Andy Tyrer and Patrick McCray Patrick McCray Patrick McCray is an American comic book author, actor, director, and voice actor. His most famous work, the comic series Elvis Shrugged was published by Todd Loren's Revolutionary Comics has been cited by Ayn Rand scholars and Elvis scholars alike... |
| 3 | "Learning Curve" | October 31, 2008 | Andy Tyrer |
| 4 | "The Darkest of Thoughts" | January, 2009 | David Raines |
| 5 | "Command Decision" | June, 2009 | David Raines |
| 6 | "We Will Control All That You See and Hear" | Fall, 2009 | David Raines |
| 7 | "Modus Operandi" | TBA | Andy Tyrer |
Guest stars
| Actor | Character | Episode | Connection to the Star Trek Universe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Montaigne Lawrence Montaigne Lawrence Montaigne is an American actor, writer, dancer, and occasional stuntman. As an actor, he is best known for his appearances on many 1960s-era television shows.... |
Commander Vellar | "Ghost Ship" | Montaigne played the Romulan, Decius, in the original series episode "Balance of Terror" placing him amongst the very first Romulans to ever appear on screen in Star Trek: The Original Series Star Trek: The Original Series Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry, produced by Desilu Productions . Star Trek was telecast on NBC from September 8, 1966, through June 3, 1969... . He also played Spock's Vulcan rival, Stonn, in the episode "Amok Time." |
External links
- Star Trek: The Continuing Mission
- Article about Star Trek: The Continuing Mission (12/20/07) on CNN.com
- Interview with Sebastian Prooth and Andy Tyrer on Slice of Sci-Fi
- Review of pilot episode on About.com
- Interview with Sebastian Prooth on About.com