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Volume I, Number 37  •  April 2011
CONTENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS
•  Saturday, May 7: Away Mission to Thor
•  Friday-Sunday, May 13-15: Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon
•  Friday-Sunday, May 27-29: TimeGate
•  Saturday, June 4: Away Mission to X-Men: First Class
•  Friday-Sunday, June 10-12: Sci-Fi Summer Con

•  Saturday, June 18: Away Mission to Green Lantern
•  Saturday, July 23: Away Mission to Captain America

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
•  Project Legacy: Phase II: 3,300+ Republic photos now on Flickr
•  Aspen Book Shop summer sale!
•  Personnel Records
•  Recent Chapter Event Photos


SIDEBAR
•  April Birthdays
•  April Membership Renewals
•  About the Republic
•  For More Information
•  USS Republic Online
•  Our Member Benefits Program Partners
•  Crew Roster
•  News from TrekMovie.com
    — Damon Lindelof on
Star Trek Sequel Writing Process,
        Secrecy & Nerding Out on
Trek

    — Karl Urban:
Star Trek Sequel Shooting Starting in
        September or November
    — Damon Lindelof: In “Midst” of Star Trek Sequel Script

UPCOMING EVENTS
Away Mission to Thor

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011
Regal Hollywood 24 @ North I-85
3265 NE Expressway Access Rd
Chamblee GA  30341

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS AT THIS THEATER
This epic adventure spans the Marvel Universe from present-day Earth to the mystical realm of Asgard.  At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war.  As a result, Thor is banished to Earth, where he is forced to live among humans.  When the most dangerous villain of his world sends its darkest forces to invade Earth, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero.

Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away mission" to see this highly anticipated movie—the latest in Marvel Studios' series of films featuring members of the classic Avengers.

Please arrive before 7:00 p.m. to purchase or pick up your ticket and get your concessions so that members and friends of the Republic can sit together as a group in the theater, which is likely to be close to full or possibly even sold out.  After the movie, anyone interested in a late-night bite to eat will gather at a local restaurant, location to be determined at that time.

WATCH THE THOR MOVIE TRAILER HERE
Outlantacon/Gaylaxicon

Friday-Sunday, May 13-15, 2011
Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter
4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta GA  30341
(770) 457-6363
Outlantacon is an Atlanta-based event for the "Queer Geek" audience.  In 2011, Outlantacon will be playing host to Gaylaxicon, the national GLBT convention for the queer audience.

Gaylaxicon, the annual GLBT convention event, makes its return to Atlanta in 2011, following a very successful first visit in 2007.  They'll be featuring all the usual Outlantacon goodies, just on a bigger scale.  Look for their own special versions of Family Feud, Project Cosplay (a big hit at Outlantacon 2010), live entertainment, etc; plus all the usual Gaylaxicon events like the Chocolate Symposium, Gaylactic Jeopardy!, and of course, the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards.

Commanding Officer Capt Eric L. Watts diligently works the USS Republic's recruitment table at last year's Outlantacon.
Among Outlantacon's more than twenty guests are roleplaying and computer game designer Andrew Greenberg, who worked on the Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine RPGs and the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy computer game; and longtime Friend of the Republic Melissa Carter, former cohost of Q100's morning radio program The Bert Show and a self-proclaimed "out and proud" Star Trek fan.

The USS Republic will once again have an official presence at Outlantacon which may include a fan table and/or a room party.  Please contact the Captain if you're interested in helping with either one.

Outlantacon preregistration has ended.  Memberships at the door are $60.  For more information about Outlantacon's guests, programming events, hotel and memberships, please visit their web site.

OUTLANTACON WEB SITE
TimeGate

Friday-Sunday, May 27-29, 2011
Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter
4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta GA  30341
(770) 457-6363
TimeGate is an annual science fiction/fantasy convention that focuses on Doctor Who and Stargate but also includes programming on a wide range of other sci-fi/fantasy interests.  So if you're into Stargate SG-1, Doctor Who, Stargate Atlantis, Torchwood or The Sarah Jane Adventures—or if you're excited about the new show Stargate Universe—this is the convention for you!  But if not, we'll also have Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, Heroes, literary, horror and comics programming, too, along with many other topics.

Members of the USS Republic enjoy a group dinner at last year's TimeGate.  Clockwise from left: ENS2 Julianne Trew, Capt Michael Cowart, ENS2 Eric Lange, ENS1 Sue Lin Lange, "Wolfy," CO Capt Eric L. Watts, ENS2 Joanne Trew.
TimeGate's nearly two dozen guests include Melissa Scott, author of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel Proud Helios and the Star Trek: Voyager novel The Garden; Heidi Arnold, a sequential artist and illustrator who drew "Inalienable Rights" in Uchu, the third volume of Star Trek: The Manga, published by Tokyopop; and our very own CO Capt Eric L. Watts, who has been named TimeGate's Fan Guest of Honor for 2011.

The USS Republic will once again have an official presence at TimeGate which may include a fan table and/or a room party.  Please contact the Captain if you're interested in helping with either one.

TimeGate memberships for persons age 13 and up are $40 until May 6 and are $50 at the door.  For more information about TimeGate's guests, programming events, hotel and memberships, please visit their web site.

TIMEGATE WEB SITE
Away Mission to X-Men: First Class

Saturday, June 4, 2011
Time and Location To Be Announced
X-Men: First Class, following the classic Marvel mythology, charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga.  Before Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lensherr (Michael Fassbender) took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time.  Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other mutants (some familiar, some new) to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.  In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto's Brotherhood and Professor X's X-Men.

Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away mission" to see this highly anticipated prequel to the first three now-class X-Men films.  Theaters and showtimes have not yet been announced, but save the date and plan on an early evening showing.

WATCH THE X-MEN: FIRST CLASS MOVIE TRAILER HERE
Sci-Fi Summer Con

Friday-Sunday, June 10-12, 2011
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter NW
6345 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta GA 30339
(770) 955-1700
Now in its eleventh year, Sci-Fi Summer Con is for fans, friends and anyone interested in science fiction, fantasy, horror and comics.  The Republic has had an official presence at this convention for the last several years, including our 20th anniversary celebration three years ago and our very own Captain Eric L. Watts being named last year's Fan Guest of Honor.  Sci-Fi Summer Con is Atlanta's only annual convention devoted exclusively to all forms of science fiction and fantasy.

Crmn Jessica Curtiss, Cmdr Dave "Grizzly" Slaughter, CO Capt Eric L. Watts and Ens Eddie Hines at the Republic's recruitment table at last year's Sci-Fi Summer Con.
Sci-Fi Summer Con has not yet announced any Star Trek-related guests for this year's convention, but we'll be sure to announce them in a future issue of The Republiqué if and when they do.

The USS Republic will once again have an official presence at Sci-Fi Summer Con which may include a fan table and/or a room party.  Please contact the Captain if you're interested in helping with either one.

Sci-Fi Summer Con memberships for persons age 13 and up are $20 until May 20 and are $35 at the door.  For more information about Sci-Fi Summer Con's guests, programming events, hotel and memberships, please visit their web site.


SCI-FI SUMMER CON WEB SITE
Away Mission to Green Lantern

Saturday, June 18, 2011
Time and Location To Be Announced
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries.  Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps.  A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers.  But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds).

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before.  But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity.  With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax… he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.

Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away mission" to see this summer's only movie from DC Comics.  Theaters and showtimes have not yet been announced, but save the date and plan on an early evening showing.

WATCH THE GREEN LANTERN MOVIE TRAILER HERE
Away Mission to Captain America: The First Avenger

Saturday, July 23, 2011
Time and Location To Be Announced
Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) grew up a frail youth in a poor family.  Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army.  However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected.  Overhearing the boy’s earnest plea, Col. Chester Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones) offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment… Operation: Rebirth.  After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the "Super-Soldier Serum" and bombarded by "vita-rays."  Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human.  Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program.  Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America.  Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and leader of the Avengers.

Make plans now to join the USS Republic on its "away mission" to see this highly anticipated movie—the fourth and latest in Marvel Studios' series of films featuring members of the classic Avengers.  Theaters and showtimes have not yet been announced, but save the date and plan on an early evening showing.

WATCH THE CAPTAIN AMERICA MOVIE TRAILER HERE
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Project Legacy: Phase II: 3,300+ Republic photos now on Flickr
The USS Republic's Project Legacy was first announced in the May 2009 issue of The Republiqué, when Phase I was finally completed.  Phase I was the scanning of more than 50 chapter newsletters published by the Republic from 1988 to 2003 and uploading those newsletters as PDF documents to the Republic's web site, archiving for posterity the chapter's long and illustrious history... in written form.  Those newsletters can be located on the web site's News & Newsletters page.  It was also announced that Phase II "...will be scanning and uploading to the Republic's web site the many dozens of photographs taken of various chapter activities during our first ten years."

The USS Republic is pleased to announce that Project Legacy: Phase II, in the nearly two years since it was first announced, has not only grown tremendously in the scope of its eventual goal, but is also well on its way to completion.  Rather than uploading a handful of photos of each and every chapter event to the Republic's
Photo Gallery web page—which is a tedious, labor-intensive and time-consuming chore—the Republic has, instead, created a Flickr account for all of our historical, current and future chapter activity photos.  In the last two weeks, more than three thousand, three hundred photos of Republic events and activities have been uploaded to our Flickr account, organized by event name and date for chronological sequencing.

Perhaps the most awesome benefit of the Republic having a Flickr account is that now, each and every member who takes photos of chapter events and activities can now share them with their shipmates—and the world!—by uploading them to our Flickr account.  Over the last few years, many of our members and friends have uploaded photos of Republic events and activities to their own private Facebook pages, with limited circulation.  Now, every member can share every photo with everyone!

This is undoubtedly the most significant increase in the Republic's online presence since our web site went online in 2006 and is a huge advancement in the archiving and preserving the Republic's history for posterity.  In the coming weeks, while Republic command continues to upload photos from the late 1980s and early 1990s to our Flickr account (check out the half-dozen photos of the Republic's 1988 commissioning ceremony!), all members and friends are encouraged to add their own photos of previous and future events to the account in the "sets" created specifically for each event.  There are currently more than 100 sets of photos taken of Republic events since 2006.

THE USS REPUBLIC ON FLICKR
Aspen Book Shop summer sale!
Aspen Book Shop, one of the Republic's Member Benefits Program partners, is running a special spring book sale during the months of May and June.  All hardback books are on sale for $3.00 each and all paperback books are only $1.00 each.  In addition, rare books and first editions are 50% off.  Store owner Al Head reports that he has a good selection of Star Trek paperbacks available, so hurry on over to the Aspen Book Shop at 4987 Lavista Road in Tucker to take advantage of these low, low prices.  USS Republic membership cards are not required to take advantage of these great deals!

Aspen's hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  The phone number is (770) 241-2906.
Personnel Records
Something special going on in your life?  Submit your Personnel Record for publication in the next issue of The Republiqué!
Recent Chapter Event Photos
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Spring Dinner & Business Meeting  ||  April 23, 2011
Seated: CO Capt Eric L. Watts, ENS2 Julianne Trew, Ens Ken Cribbs. Standing: "Wolfy," ENS1 Sue Lin Lange, Ens Eve Gidion, Capt Michael Cowart, ENS2 Will Sims, Ens Barry Bynum, ENS1 Zannetta Law Tucker, Ens Richard Tucker, Theresa Parker, Lt. JG Dave Churvis, Kevin Parker, Chris Jones.

BELATED APRIL BIRTHDAYS

Wednesday, April 6
Capt Matthew D. Ebeling

Saturday, April 9
ENS2 Eric Lange
Ens Chris Seckinger

Friday, April 15
Lt. JG Dave Churvis

Thursday, April 21

Ens Charles G. Smith

Friday, April 29

Ens Eve Gidion

Saturday, April 30
ENS1 Hal Doby

APRIL MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
These members' SFI and chapter dues expired in April


ENS1 Lea Hepler
Capt Matthew D. Ebeling
ENS Kelli M. Orr
Lt JG David Nathaniel Churvis

ABOUT THE REPUBLIC
The USS Republic NCC-1371 was originally commissioned as a chapter of STARFLEET International on May 14, 1988, at the Dixie-Trek convention in Atlanta, Georgia.  After 22½ years and multiple name changes, the Republic was decommissioned by STARFLEET in November 2010.  The Republic operated as an independent organization until April 2011.  Effective April 9, 2011, STARFLEET recognizes the "USS Republic - STARFLEET Registry: NX-1371, a Constitution-Class, Enterprise-Subclass Heavy Cruiser... as a Meeting chapter in Shakedown Cruise."  As of May 1, the Republic crew includes 45 members who are active members of STARFLEET in good standing.

The Republic plans and coordinates an active schedule of events for its members, frequently partnering with other local science fiction groups in the Atlanta area for joint activities, but does not hold meetings on a consistently fixed date each month.

Because the USS Republic is a (soon-to-be once again) duly commissioned chapter of STARFLEET International and is bound and governed by its Constitution and By-Laws, membership in STARFLEET is a prerequisite for membership in the Republic.  Combined annual dues for both groups are $25 per person and is collected by the chapter (family discounts are available with certain conditions and restrictions).  Membership in the Republic includes access to our YahooGroups message board, voting privileges in chapter elections and a personalized laminated membership card which entitles the member to discounts and rebates on products and services offered by our Member Benefits Program partners.  Additional information on Republic membership and how to join is on our award-winning web site.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

USS REPUBLIC ONLINE

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Capt Matt Ebeling
"Wolfy"

NEWS from
Damon Lindelof on Star Trek Sequel Writing Process, Secrecy & Nerding Out on Trek
By Anthony Pascale
May 2, 2011

Star Trek sequel co-writer/producer Damon Lindelof is a guest on this week’s popular Nerdist podcast with Chris Harwick.  The hour-long podcast covers a lot of ground with a little bit of Star Trek.  Of interest was Lindelof talking about what writing is like for him in the post-Lost era where he no longer is working with Carlton Cuse and a writers room:

"I function best in collaboration so I have sought out writing partners.  On Trek 1, I produced it, but was obviously very involved in the story process with J. J. [Abrams], Bob [Orci] and Alex [Kurtzman], so that was great.  For Trek 2 I am actually writing, but again it functions a lot more like a TV show.  We are all sitting in a room together throwing ideas around and seeing what sticks.  I do not like sitting by myself staring at the blank page."

Damon also talked about dealing with the secrecy on Lost and Star Trek:

"It’s tough.  J. J. is really good at secrecy and really good at playing the game because ultimately people want to know but they don’t want to have stuff spoiled for them.  We are working on Trek 2 now and there is such an expectation that it is top secret, because everything we do is top secret.  And with that expectation comes this idea that "they are going to do something that is totally mind-blowing that is going to friggin’ fry our brains!"  Because we are keeping it such a secret.  As opposed to the fact that we are just keeping it a secret because we don’t want the audience to know too much going in.  The fact that people went to go to see Trek and they didn’t know we were going to blow up Vulcan.  They might have known that time travel was involved and they knew that Nimoy was in the movie, but they didn’t understand how it all worked so when you get to that point in the movie it’s cool because you get to emotionally experience it without being primed for it.  It requires a tremendous amount of—there are only so many people you can include in your circle of trust."

Damon also talked about being able to write what he called "professional fan fiction," in some of his favorite franchises, and specifically noting on Star Trek:

"That is the coolest thing ever is playing in those universes and writing 'Kirk' and dialog, and you are like 'oh my god!'  It was particularly awesome writing for—as he was slugged in the script—'ORIGINAL SPOCK.'  Because you are like 'Nimoy is actually going to say these words!'"

The podcast also contains some talk about how "awesome" the Star Trek movie was, with Chris Hardwick talking about going to see the movie with his friend Wil Wheaton.  Listen to the full Nerdist Podcast with Damon Lindelof at Nerdist.com, to hear Damon talk more about Twitter, his favorite TV shows, how he got his start with J. J. Abrams and Lost, nerding out meeting George Lucas, and more.
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Karl Urban: Star Trek Sequel Shooting Starting in September or November
By Anthony Pascale
May 2, 2011

Star Trek’s new Dr. Leonard McCoy says filming could start as late as November 2011.

Urban: Star Trek sequel production maybe as late as November

Talking to Collider, Urban offered this update on the Star Trek sequel:

Do you know when you start filming [the Star Trek sequel]?

"I am hearing it’s going to be maybe September or November this year."

Do you think J. J. [Abrams] will be back?

"I certainly hope so.  He’s a phenomenal director and we had such a great time working with him on the first one so I really hope so."

Recent reports have been talking about a September start date, but Urban’s November comment may be of concern.  Starting that late certainly raises questions as to whether or not the Star Trek sequel could meet a June 29, 2012 release date, and it also would run afoul of Paramount’s reported plans to start shooting the next Jack Ryan movie (starring Chris Pine) in January 2012.

We will probably learn more within a few weeks as J. J. Abrams will be doing publicity for Super 8, opening June 10.
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Damon Lindelof: In “Midst” of Star Trek Sequel Script
By Anthony Pascale
May 1, 2011

Lindelof: In midst of Star Trek sequel script
This week, DC Comics celebrated the 900th issue of their Superman Action Comics by bringing on some big named guest writers, including Dark Knight scribe David Goyer, Superman: The Movie director Richard Donner and Lost / Star Trek writer/producer Damon Lindelof.  Lindelof did an interview promoting the issue with CBR, mostly focusing on the comic, but there was this tiny Star Trek scripting tidbit.

And now you’re knee deep in the script and story for Star Trek 2, correct?

"Yes.  We’re in the midst of writing the script and we’re looking forward to making it."

This again confirms our reporting that the first draft for script for the Star Trek sequel is still not considered complete.  We also know that Damon is not currently holed up with his Star Trek sequel writing partners Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, because this morning Lindelof notified his followers on Twitter that he has returned to London for the second time this year.
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The Republiqué Volume I, Number 37, April 2011.
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