Star Trek: Odyssey

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Star Trek: Odyssey

The USS Odyssey traverses beyond the Hidden Frontier.
Format science fiction / fan series
Created by Rob Caves
Developed by Rob Caves
Starring Brandon McConnell
Sam Bacsa
Adam Browne
Jennifer Cole
Tim Foutch
Michelle Laurent
Matthew Montgomery
Julia Morizawa
Sharon Savene
John Whiting
Country of origin U.S.
No. of episodes 4
Production
Running time 35-40 minutes approx.
Broadcast
Original channel none
Original run September 22, 2007 – ??

Star Trek: Odyssey is a new Star Trek fan production from Areakt Productions, the creators of Star Trek: Hidden Frontier.[1] [2] Set after the end of Hidden Frontier, Odyssey follows the USS Odyssey as it struggles to get home from a dangerous mission that has taken it and her crew 2.5 million light years from home... to the unknowns of the Andromeda Galaxy. This is the first Star Trek series, fan produced or otherwise, to take place outside of our own Earth's galaxy (the Milky Way Galaxy).

The pilot for Odyssey, entitled Iliad, was put to wide release on Saturday, September 22, 2007 and is now freely available on the official website.[3] [4]

According to the creator of Hidden Frontier and Odyssey, Rob Caves, Odyssey will be primarily centered around Lt. Cmdr. Ro Nevin (Brandon McConnell) in a loose retelling of Homer's classic story of The Odyssey, set in the 24th century universe of Star Trek.

Ro was involved in numerous episodes of the Star Trek: Hidden Frontier series, and was in the first gay plotlines during the second season of Hidden Frontier. Caves has said that although Ro is an openly gay character, the new series "will focus instead on new aspects of his evolving persona that have not been explored yet in Hidden Frontier".

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[edit] Cast

Character Actor Rank Position
Ro Nevin Brandon McConnell (formerly Bobby Rice) Lt. Commander Acting Captain of Odyssey.
T'Lorra Michelle Laurent Subcommander, Romulan military Acting First Officer of Odyssey.
Maya Stadi Julia Morizawa Lieutenant Chief of Security of Odyssey.
Dr. Owen Vaughan Matthew Montgomery Doctor / Lieutenant Chief Medical Officer of Odyssey.
Joshua Gillen Tim Foutch Ensign Acting Chief Engineer of Odyssey.
Alex Wozniak Sam Bacsa Lieutenant Helmsman of Odyssey.
Seram Sharon Savene Majan of the Archein Empire Regent-Queen of the Archein Empire.
Grand Majan Archein Jennifer Cole Grand Majan Queen and ruler of the Archein Empire.
Caecus Adam Browne N/A Servant of the Majan.
Morrigu John Whiting General Military commander of the Archein fleet.

[edit] Episode Listing

Season One

The USS Odyssey undertakes a daring mission to stop ruthless invaders from the distant Andromeda Galaxy. But when something goes horribly wrong, Lt. Commander Ro Nevin must make the most difficult decision of his life.

  • ODY1.01 - 09/22/07 "Iliad"
The battle against the Tholians has been long since over, and the Federation enjoys peace within its borders once more. But in an uninhabited section of Romulan space, a new threat is brewing. Mysterious ships from the Andromeda Galaxy have begun an invasion, and seem all but completely unstoppable. But springing forth from the vaults of the secret Grey research facility on Deep Space 12 is one last miracle to help defend the Beta Quadrant and the newly-allied Romulans. Slipstream technology has the ability to enable the newest Federation starship, the USS Odyssey to traverse millions of light years in a matter of weeks. A bold mission is put together to stop the ruthless invading forces, but will it be enough to stop the vastly superior forces?
  • ODY1.02 - 12/05/07 "The Wine Dark Sea"
Odyssey has survived her initial battle with the Archeins. But with the ship damaged, her crew decimated, and her new captain unsure of himself, the fight for survival has reached a crucial stage, as Odyssey's antimatter stores have been depleted through an emergency pod dump. When an attempt to obtain replacement supplies takes a turn for the worse, Acting Captain Ro Nevin must balance his desire to protect his crew with the knowledge that without fuel, none of them will survive.
  • ODY1.03 - 02/27/08 "The Lotus Eaters"
The Archien's relentless pursuit of the U.S.S. Odyssey is taking its toll and Ro is having to deal with serious differences of opinion amongst his senior staff. Starfleet ideals win out over Romulan practicality as a Starfleet distress signal is detected and Odyssey is steered back into mortal danger to prevent the Archiens from committing genocide. The Archien's internal power struggles escalate as an arrest warrant is issued citing damning evidence against the target. Whose name is on the warrant and what evidence has been found?
  • ODY1.04 - __/__/08 "Vile Gods"
Cracks start to form in the uneasy alliance between the Odyssey and the Kelvans, putting Ro's life danger. Whilst dealing with the Archiens, a traitor and the kidnapping of Ro, Lieutenant Stadi begrudgingly allows Sub-Commander T'Lorra to assume command of the ship. Tensions run high as Stadi attempts to pursuade T'Lorra to execute a plan to rescue their Captain. T'Lorra, now at a crossroads, has to decide to remove Stadi from her post and risk losing control of the ship or allowing the rescue to proceed and losing the Kelvans as allies.

[edit] Recasting Ro Nevin

Executive Producer Rob Caves announced in October 2007 that Brandon McConnell would be taking over the role of Ro Nevin. McConnell debuted as Ro Nevin in episode 2 of Odyssey, "The Wine Dark Sea." [5]

McConnell said of his role as Ro Nevin: "They're pushing the boundary just like Gene Roddenberry's vision of Star Trek. I respect that a lot. To not say anything is to become stagnant, is to stand still. I think anyone who is a fan of Star Trek doesn't need to be beaten over the head by some political statement. The subtlety adds to the realism." [6][7]

This is the second time that the character has been recast. The character was played by actor Arthur Bosserman in Star Trek: Hidden Frontier seasons 2 - 5, and by actor Bobby Rice in seasons 6 - 7 (as well as in the pilot episode of Star Trek: Odyssey).

[edit] Notable appearances

Mark Lund, producer and writer of First World [8] and a judge on the FOX TV show Skating with Celebrities, played Commander Steven Connor on the Pilot episode, "Iliad." Filming of the second episode of Odyssey, The Wine Dark Sea, was covered by GMTV in August 2007, with presenter Ross King taking a guest role in the episode as a medical ensign. [9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mania article on Odyssey
  2. ^ Star Trek.com article giving detail of ST: Odyssey
  3. ^ Press statement with details of episode release
  4. ^ Review of Iliad
  5. ^ Meet the New Ro Nevin
  6. ^ SyFyPortal article post radio interview
  7. ^ SyFyRadio interview with actors McConnell, Savene, and producer Fraser
  8. ^ First World (2007)
  9. ^ YouTube clip of GMTV segment with Ross King

[edit] External links

Star Trek fan productions

Starship Exeter · Helena Chronicles · Hidden Frontier · Intrepid · Odyssey · Phase II
Of Gods and Men · The Pepsi Generation · Star Wreck · Stone Trek