Fuck Yeah Star Trek (TOS)

“It would be interesting, Captain, to return to that world in 100 years and learn what crop had sprung from the seed you planted today.” 
Star Trek 1x22: Space Seed

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“Uhura never had another name during the series. One of the fan writers wrote “Upenda” – which means “peace” in Swahili, I understand – not officially, but in some of their fan writings. And it sort of took hold. But when they were going to do the official history of Star Trek in a published book, the writer called Gene and asked him was “Uhura” her first name or her last name? Gene said, “Well, Nichelle and I never decided.” We always leaned towards it being her last name because it’s taken from the Swahili “uhuru” which means freedom. So it would sort of be like the same as “Freeman.” So he said, “You can make it her last name.” The writer said, “What about her first name? I’ve come up with one in Swahili. It’s Nyota.” Gene said, “I can’t give you that permission because Nichelle and I named her together, and she has rights to that, so you’ll have to call her and get her permission.” So he gave him my number, and he called me and I laughed and was delighted. He said, “I have a name and it’s Nyota.” I said, “That’s quite beautiful. What does it mean?” He said, “It means ‘star’.” I said, “You can have my permission!” So I have since said that her name is Nyota Upenda Uhura, which would mean a free-floating star: “star of freedom and peace”. I like that.”
— NICHELLE NICHOLS

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andyjhunter:

Iron Man vs Evil Kirk and Spock
by Andy Hunter

created for www.draw2d2.com

Order a print of this illustration here:
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Of Gods and Men

favourite otps: Uhura + Stonn 

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bigbigtruck:

Had a dream Tuesday night that I’d burned through all of ST:TOS on Netflix and was like “oh no I’m out, what should I watch” and then suddenly remembered there was another Trek series from the 80s where Uhura was captain (and also there was a super-retro warm/earthy set & costume palette, and there was an Andorian bridge officer…)

And now I’m all sad it doesn’t exist dangit

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classictrek:

Still, “Arena,” 1967