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Some people believe that only material approved by Roddenberry should be thought of as canon. However, doing so would subtract a lot from canon, including some episodes of the original series. 

The Prime Directive is not just a set of rules; it is a philosophy… and a very powerful one....History has proven this again and again.

One of the earliest of the Intrepid-class starships produced by the Federation, USS Voyager NCC-74656 was built at the Mars-orbiting Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. With 15-decks, 257 rooms,the 700,000-metric-ton Voyager was the first Starfleet ship to...

Almost from the beginning, Star Trek fans have celebrated the show's concept in huge numbers. An expected 500 faithful at the first convention in 1972 ballooned to over 3,000 fans of Star Trek for a one-day event. Today, millions continue to follow the saga with firm loyalty.

Yet comparisons have emerged with a new TV show, The Orville by Seth Macfarlane. It quickly became apparent to many that the Orville TV Show took several design cues from one of the Star Trek franchise favorites.

Fans of Star Trek noted definite references to Star Trek The Next Generation. Yet, you might not know the similarities if you haven't seen the Orville TV show yet. This guide breaks down the elements that make these shows alike in several ways.

From the likes of Avatar, Star Wars, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), science fiction (sci-fi) has already established itself as one of the most financially successful genres. In fact, the MCU has made over $25 billion across its past 23 films, making it the biggest movie franchise ever. While these household names are easily recognizable to most, you might want to delve deeper into some underrated sci-fi offerings from games and podcasts to explore the genre's constant attempts at breaking out conventional approaches to media.

If you want to immerse yourself in the sci-fi world even further, here are four gems you should check out: