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This is a fan series that I started developing when Star Trek: Enterprise was still on the air, probably in its last season (I don't remember exactly). I actually started developing this publicly, and actually got some attention back in the day, with a bunch of people helping me out with it and even doing some writing for the series later on. Things kind of petered out after our mid-season break, which was actually planned at the time, and everyone kind of went their own way, and it's been on hiatus ever since. Still, I thought I'd share it here, in part to see if anyone is actually interested in it still, and in part because eventually I'd like to go back to work on it, probably even going back and reworking a few things right from the first episode.

About

There is a much longer description on the website, but for brevity's sake, Star Trek: Foundations is a script-based fan fiction that was made as a reboot to the television series Star Trek: Enterprise (ENT). It takes place aboard the United Earth Ship Enterprise, which is Earth's first attempt at a serious long-range explorer. A lot of the characters and concepts are very similar to what they were on ENT, but Foundations has taken a different direction with a lot of them.

Why do this? I, and the people who helped me for a while, liked a lot of the ideas, at least in concept, from ENT, but not the execution. Without getting into it too much, the show felt more like a continuation of Star Trek: Voyager (especially in the first two seasons), and seemed more like a low-effort prequel to TNG than a prequel to TOS. So the idea here was to do the "Birth of the Federation" idea, but more fleshed out and trying to fit within established continuity better than ENT ever tried to. This also presented an opportunity to present a version of humanity that isn't quite the "evolved" humanity seen in TNG and VOY, which is to say that there could be some inter-crew conflict taking place that would make for some interesting drama.

One thing I wanted to do was to get away from the familiar technology that was established in TNG, or at least present it in more unfamiliar terms, which is something I thought ENT didn't do very well, with the exception of a magnetic grappler standing in for the more familiar tractor beam.

In another example of getting away from the familiar, there is no Starfleet in Foundations, and the United Earth Space Probe Agency that the Enterprise represents is just a small upstart organization that has more in common with NOAA Corps and the Civil Air Patrol than it does with a real military organization. Instead, Earth actually does have a real military, which is a major force all its own that is concerned with defense of Earth and its interests, and occasionally finds itself at odds with UESPA.

Foundations got some of its inspirations from nuBSG, so it's perhaps a bit darker than any other canon incarnation of Star Trek at the time it was originally published. This is also why the pilot took the form of a miniseries. ;) Of course, the landscape has changed a bit since the pilot was officially released in 2006, but I'd like to think Foundations is still better than anything official that's come out since it was originally published, but that's up to whoever reads it.

Please don't let the fact that this is written in script format dissuade you from reading it, as it is not a standard studio script. There is plenty of description in the writing to explain more or less what would be seen on screen if this was actually a show you were watching.

Episodes

The Pilot is a four-hour long miniseries, split into two parts, and there were then thirteen episodes of the series proper that were released. There are actually some more episodes that were written but not released as they were to take place later than episode thirteen, and I may actually just release those at some point in the near future.

If you do decide to read these, I welcome any feedback that you might provide. As I said, I am hoping to come back to this at some point, and possibly even start over from the pilot again, so feedback would be very helpful.

There are HTML versions available on the website, but if you prefer PDF files, links are available in the episode listing below:

“One Small Step…” Part I Foundations Miniseries episode #1. Story by Erik Gustav Hanska, Jimi James, and PG15. Written by Erik Gustav Hanska, Rigil Kent, and Alex Z. Script first released on 21 March 2006. No date given. As Earth makes her first steps into deep space exploration, trouble erupts on Alpha Centauri. A colony wanting out enlists the help of an alien nation, and brings to a hault the mission of the newly commissioned UES Enterprise. Now a rookie crew and untested ship must do their best to end an uprising without bloodshed, and do it without the Vulcans pulling the plug on this newest endeavour by Earth.
“One Small Step…” Part II Foundations Miniseries episode #2. Story by Erik Gustav Hanska, Jimi James, and PG15. Written by Erik Gustav Hanska, Rigil Kent, and Alex Z. Script first released on 8 Jun 2006. 20 May 2152. A great mystery makes itself known, and the Enterprise is thrown into battle again as our adventure continues.
“Rubicon” Foundations episode #1. Story by Erik Gustav Hanska, Jimi James, and Rigil Kent. Screenplay by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 19 January 2007.
No date given. In no shape for a fight, Enterprise is caught in the middle of a tense situation as Alpha Centauri presses its cause for independence. Vulcan vows to mediate the disagreement, and will protect its mediator, but Earth doesn’t want to give up so easily.
“Flashpoint” Foundations episode #2. Story by Erik Gustav Hanska, Jimi James, and Rigil Kent. Screenplay by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 2 Febuary 2007.
No date given. Earth declares war on its rebellious colony and moves to attack. The Vulcan fleet will defend Alpha Centauri, and now Captain Archer is in a desperate race against time to bring them back from a war that seems inevitable.
“Recalcitrant Matter” Foundations episode #3. Story by the daft punk and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Erik Gustav Hanska. Script first released on 16 February 2007.
7 July 2152. Responding to an alien distress signal, the crew of Enterprise learns that not everything is as it seems and a deadly new threat makes itself known...
“Shadows of Paradise” Foundations episode #4. Story by Erik Gustav Hanska, Rigil Kent, and Daegan A. Haller. Screenplay by Erik Gustav Hanska. Script first released on 2 March 2007.
No date given. Enterprise finds a previously undiscovered planet. With his crew on the verge of cabin fever, Captain Archer decides to use the planetary survey mission as an excuse for the crew to get some R&R on the planet. It seems like a tropical paradise, but beauty is only skin deep.
“Solitude” Foundations episode #5. Story by Terry Herman and Rigil Kent. Written by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 16 March 2007.
7 July 2152. Enterprise encounters a relic from the past. Driven to examine a piece of their history, the crew soon finds itself in a deadly trap.
“Objects at Rest” Foundations episode #6. Story by the daft punk and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 30 March 2007.
18 October 2152. Times have gotten tough for the Boomers, and some have turned to piracy. Enterprise is drawn into the complicated situation, unaware that not everything is as it appears...
“Objects in Motion” Foundations episode #7. Story by the daft punk and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 13 April 2007.
23 October 2152. The crew of Enterprise find themselves in a race against time to rescue missing crew members from the clutches of vile Orion slavers.
“A Coming of Age” Foundations episode #8. Story by Alex Z., Erik Gustav Hanska, and Rigil Kent. Screenplay by Alex Z. Script first released on 27 April 2007.
No date given. A pursuit for fugitives turns into a potential for disaster when an alien planet, poised on the edge of a new era of peace and exploration, is instead thrust back to the brink of war.
“Adrift” Foundations episode #9. Story by Erik Gustav Hanska and Rigil Kent. Screenplay by Erik Gustav Hanska. Script first released on 11 May 2007.
2 December 2152. The crew of Enterprise run into some unexpected company and what started out as a pleasant first contact with friendly people turns into a frantic search for missing crewmembers.
“Party Lines” Foundations episode #10. Story by Alex Z. and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Alex Z. Script first released on 25 May 2007.
17 December 2152. A chance meeting with an old "ally" leads to a tense stand-off for the crew of Enterprise.
“Soli” Foundations episode #11. Story by Rigil Kent and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 8 June 2007.
7 January 2153. T’Pol makes a status report to Ambassador Soval regarding recent events aboard Enterprise.
“Bicinium” Foundations episode #12. Story by Rigil Kent and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Rigil Kent. Script first released on 14 September 2007.
No date given. Enterprise and Ti’Mur face destruction as they struggle against an anomaly that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.
“In Memoriam” Foundations episode #13. Story by Rigil Kent and Erik Gustav Hanska. Screenplay by Erik Gustav Hanska. Script first released on 28 September 2007.
25 February 2153. The 25th of February holds special significance for Jonathan Archer. Something happened that forged him into the man his is, but haunts his soul.
 
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Thought I'd share this here, you know, for the lulz. I would post them all in one go, but apparently the forum software doesn't like that.

United Earth Space Probe Agency
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United Earth Ship Enterprise - EX-01
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Division Badges - Dress Uniform

Pilot

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Acquisitions
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Communications
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Dining Services
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Engineering
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The EX-01 is larger and has less generous accommodations than the NX-01 Enterprise, and has a crew of around 160. Both UESPA and UEM personnel serve aboard UES Enterprise.

UESPA Key Figures

UESPA is the operating service for Enterprise and provides the majority of staff for the ship, particularly in engineering, science, and support crew.
Archer
T'Pol*
Tucker
Phlox*
Lucas
Sato
Mayweather
Cutler
Lafayette

*Inter-species exchange program officer

UEM Key Figures
UEM personnel organized under Major Reed are organized in a regimented four-shift structure, each with an officer, senior NCO, and enlisted crew. The UEM personnel are mainly tasked with guard duties and operating tactical systems.

Alpha: Maj. Reed (overall commander)
Beta: Lt. Picard
Charlie: Lt. Chen
Delta: 2Lt. Cole
 

SpaceOrbis

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I may have to give this a look when time allows. I always like reading stories and I enjoyed Enterprise well enough. It seems like a neat idea.
 

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So recently I commissioned Pablo Romero to make a drawing of T'Pol for me that puts her into the same uniform worn by some of the other male characters. I have to say, I rather like it. I'm curious what other people think, though. I'm also not sure what to do as far as rank insignia. I'd prefer not to have some kind of tiny pin like she actually wore on her Season 1-2 spandex "uniform," but something that would be bigger and more obvious. I'm kind of contemplating something that was based on the TOS movie era ranks as a way of suggesting that they were actually Vulcan in origin.

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This is the artist's social media, but keep in mind that he has NSFW material posted on them if you decide to browse through his art. ;)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PabloRomeroArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pabloromeroart/
Facebook: Pablo Romero Art
 

AmosTrask

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So recently I commissioned Pablo Romero to make a drawing of T'Pol for me that puts her into the same uniform worn by some of the other male characters. I have to say, I rather like it. I'm curious what other people think, though. I'm also not sure what to do as far as rank insignia. I'd prefer not to have some kind of tiny pin like she actually wore on her Season 1-2 spandex "uniform," but something that would be bigger and more obvious. I'm kind of contemplating something that was based on the TOS movie era ranks as a way of suggesting that they were actually Vulcan in origin.

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This is the artist's social media, but keep in mind that he has NSFW material posted on them if you decide to browse through his art. ;)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PabloRomeroArt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pabloromeroart/
Facebook: Pablo Romero Art
Oh my. She needs a tailor very badly. A dress suit that ill-fitting hurts. It chafes the skin and in the worst cases cuts the wearer.
 

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