Legacy of Romulus

After a much-hyped and anticipated countdown, Cryptic Studios and Perfect World have announced the first expansion to Star Trek Online coming May 21, 2013: Legacy of Romulus.

Cryptic developers had said this update was so big and game-changing they would not call it Season 8; instead dubbing it “Big Update”, then officially referring to it as STO’s first expansion. After the announcement, we can see why.

After three years, STO players will be able to play as a Romulan or Reman with the addition of the Romulan Republic — STO’s new, third faction. Klingon Defense Force players will also finally be able to start a new Klingon faction character at level one and progress to level 50. In addition to the inclusion of the new Romulan faction and expanding the Klingon faction, the “Legacy of Romulus” expansion will also introduce new features and update existing elements in the game.

The game’s User Interface will be updated with new aesthetics and functionality, and the character creation screen will be completely overhauled. New traits, reputations, and enemies will provide players more content through which to progress. Another significant addition is the first appearance of Empress Sela in STO, voiced by Star Trek: The Next Generation alum Denise Crosby, who recently reprised her role as Tasha Yar during STO’s third anniversary.

Like many other Star Trek fans, we’re eagerly anticipating the launch of “Legacy of Romulus.”

To celebrate the expansion of Star Trek Online, Trek Radio is working with our podcasting partners to bring you exclusive interviews with several STO developers behind “Legacy of Romulus”. Look for exciting new dev interviews to debut soon on the STO-related podcasts airing live every week on Trek Radio: Priority One, Podcast UGC, and STOked Radio.

Watch the Legacy of Romulus Teaser Trailer:

STID Trailer Reveals All!

Finally, the Khan rumors can be put to rest. Star Trek Into Darkness will not be an updated retelling of everyone’s favorite Trek film (though that would probably be awesome,) rather it’s shaping up to be so much more.

The just released international trailer for STID (that abbreviation makes me feel like I need to go to a clinic) gives us a lot more insight into 2013’s Villain of the Year – John Harrison.

Some slight spoilers follow so if you don’t want to know I suggest you run, not walk, to your nearest exit (preferably stopping by the gift shop on your way out.)

Still here?

Ok.

We learn that John Harrison, portrayed brilliantly by Benedict Cumberbatch, is a Rogue Agent. Think Skyfall but substitute Romulan Ale for shaken martinis. This “Bourne” again agent turned terrorist has a grudge to settle with Starfleet and in the process crosses one Captain James T. Kirk, who decides to take matters into his own hands, doing whatever it takes to derail this madman’s plans even if it means alienating his comrades and doing a trench run even the Falcon would be hard pressed to match.

And somewhere in there Carol Marcus takes off her clothes.

This is the first real story driven trailer to be released and it does wonders to get the green blood flowing. The acting looks strong. The story looks strong. The actors look strong. May 16th cannot come soon enough. But don’t take my word for it, check out the trailer for yourself!

Gandalf marries Picard

Recently Sir Ian McKellen appeared on the UK television program “The Jonathan Ross Show” where he announced he will officiate the upcoming wedding of his good friend Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell.

Though many may initially remember Sir Patrick’s and Sir Ian’s collaboration in the film “X-Men” (2000), Stewart and McKellen first worked together in the 1977 production of Tom Stoppard’s “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour.” Patrick Stewart, 72, met jazz singer and songwriter Sunny Ozell, 35, during the 2008 performance of “Macbeth” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mr. Stewart and Ms. Ozell have shared a home in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. This will be the third marriage for Patrick Stewart and the first for Nevada-born Sunny Ozell.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen will appear on the big screen together again in July 2014 reprising their roles as Professor X and Magneto in the forthcoming film “X-Men: Days of Future Past”. This fall they will co-star on stage in Broadway revivals of Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” and Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land”.

Visit Sunny Ozell’s official website for more information about her, including a brief biography, photos, performance videos, upcoming shows dates, and social media links.

Trek Radio would like to congratulate Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell on their upcoming nuptials. We wish them the best of luck and lots of joy. May they both Live Long and Prosper together.

Watch the full interview with Sir Ian McKellen via YouTube: