Cryptic Studios just released a brand new video detailing the new Special Task Force missions that will be available over the next few months.  First show on the video is the already released STF: Khitomer Accord.  Don't know much about STF: Khitomer Accord? Check out the details below.

The Borg seemed unusually weak, unable to adapt and most of their fleet was already seriously damaged. It seems like someone may have got to them first and softened them up, because if the Borg were at full strength that day, you may not have fared so well.

A little more than a month ago we posted an article detailing Leonard Nimoy's plans to walk away from the convention circuit.  Today, we learn that he's actually walking away from Trek altogether.  That's right ladies and gents, Spock is going to retire.  According to and interview with Toronto Sun Leonard is ready to "Get off the stage".

Star Trek XII is hot news on the interwebs, well the want for news on Star Trek XII is hot news on the.... you get the idea.  Both Zoe Saldana and Karl Urban have been chatty about the subject recently.  Zoe told Inquirer.net that she's expecting a phone call about the filming dates sometime soon.

"Within a month, we'll have specific filming dates for Star Trek 2. So we have to do whatever we have to do before the Enterprise comes calling."

Diamond Select is known for it's star trek replicas, ranging from ships to props and everything in between.  For all of you TOS fans who love to collect the various phasers, communicators, and tricorders, they have a brand new tricorder in the works.  Much like the earlier released medical and science tricorders, Diamond is releasing a specialized geological tricorder.  The new replica will include two opening compartments and removable vials of mineral samples.

From all indications, the tricorder will be available in July and will run $44.99.  However, we haven't found any promise that the mineral samples are safe for use with a transporter.  Remember this thing?

Leonard Nimoy was recently awarded the 2010 Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award at the 26th National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  During his acceptance speech Leonard revealed that he's a big fan of real-world spaceflight, as well as the fictionalized version.

He also expressed his feelings about the recent release of the Obama administration space policy, "I do believe that President Obama means it when he says that he is 100 percent interested in space," Nimoy told reporters. "I know for sure he's a Star Trek fan," he said, because the first time the two men met, President Obama made Spock's traditional V-shaped finger spread.

Whoopi Goldberg was a huge Star Trek fan, even before she got the chance to play our favorite bartender.  The Academy Award winning actress is known for the fantastic roles she's played over the years.  From "Sister Act" to "The Color Purple", she has played nuns to thieves, but she always be known as Guinan to Trek fans throughout the world.

In a recent question & answer session with Yale Daily News, Whoopi recalls the story of joining Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Q. I heard somewhere you are a fan of Star Trek. What draws to you to the show?

Taxes, they're unavoidable.  Some people even say something about taxes and death that's really profound.  Huh, wish I could remember it.  Anyway, to help you spend some of your forthcoming tax return, or just elevate some of the stress of the whole tax experience, Cryptic Studios is offering a 25 percent discount on all C-Store purchases.  That includes Star Trek Online and Champions Online.  Check out the info below for more details.

By the way, in the 24th century there is NO tax day.  Take that Uncle Sam!

An enterprising group of Trek fans in Tampa, Florida are going for the "most people dressed as characters from the television series and movies" world record.  May 1st is the date for the event, which apparently is right in the middle of a small convention being held at the Doubletree Hotel on Cypress Avenue in Tampa.

The three-day convention starts April 30th and ends May 2nd features a small handful of Trek stars including; Gary Graham, Catherine Hicks, Tony Todd, Sally Kellerman, William Morgan Sheppard, Dean Stockwell, and Gary Lockwood.

In another episode of "Ask Cryptic", Star Trek Online players got the chance to ask specific questions concerning the future of PVP.  One of the more interesting topics was the possibility of open PvP, using a war front scenario.  Cryptic says it's a distinct possibility.  Also, one player asks specifically about players receiving rewards for healing.  That's definitely something we've been wondering about for a long time.  Ya see, we play as an escort, need we say more?