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| − | '''Valdez''' is a city located in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, [[Alaska]]. |
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| + | [[File:Alaska.jpg|thumb|The [[United States of America|American]] state of Alaska]] |
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| + | [[File:Alaska 24th century, remastered.jpg|thumb|Alaska in the 24th century]] |
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| + | [[File:Riker-Troi_wedding.jpg|thumb|Wedding ceremony in Alaska]] |
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| + | '''Alaska''' was a region of the [[North America]]n [[continent]] that was one of the states making up the [[United States of America]]. It was the only state in America that bordered directly against the [[International Date Line]]. |
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| + | In [[1893]], a young [[Jack London]] told [[Samuel Clemens]] of his dream to go to Alaska and was encouraged by Clemens, who mentioned the [[Klondike]] and [[aurora borealis]] as some of Alaska's features. ({{TNG|Time's Arrow, Part II}}) |
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| − | [[Starfleet]] [[officer]] [[William T. Riker]] was born in Valdez in [[2335]]. |
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| + | In [[1986]], [[George and Gracie]] were flown to Alaska in a [[747]] and released into the [[Bering Sea]]. ({{film|4}}) |
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| + | [[Charles Tucker III]] once observed a [[stellar nursery]] through a [[telescope]] just outside of [[Anchorage]], Alaska. ({{ENT|Fight or Flight}}) |
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| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valdez%2C_Alaska Valdez at Wikipedia] |
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| + | A [[20th century]]-era map of the northern [[Pacific Ocean]] region was stored in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} [[library computer]] in [[2254]]. The map depicted the east coast of [[Asia]]'s [[USSR]] nation and Alaska on the west coast of North America. It was among the materials viewed by the [[Talosian]]s when they scanned the ''Enterprise'' [[computer]]. ({{TOS|The Cage}}) |
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| + | ''In the [[alternate reality]] of [[2258]], as the ''[[Narada]]'' approached [[Earth]], Alaska was seen in the ship's [[viewscreen]].'' ({{film|11}}) |
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| + | In [[2286]], during the [[Whale Probe]] crisis, [[Juneau]] reported that cloud cover had increase to 95%. ({{film|4}}) |
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| + | Starfleet [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] was born in Alaska in [[2335]]. The first part of Riker and [[Deanna Troi]]'s wedding was held in Alaska in [[2379]]. ({{TNG|The Icarus Factor|Conundrum|Lower Decks}}; {{film|10}}) |
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| + | ''In the [[alternate reality]] of [[2258]], Alaska was visible from orbit as the ''[[Narada]]'' began its approach to Earth.''. ({{film|11}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|According to an [[okudagram]] prepared for the episode {{e|Conundrum}} but never seen, Riker was born in the town of {{w|Valdez, Alaska}}. (''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'')|Alaska was used as a filming location twice. It was the first [[filming location]] ever outside of [[California]] when {{film|6}} filmed some [[Rura Penthe]] scenes there (more information [[Rura Penthe#Filming the surface for Star Trek VI|here]]. Aerial shots of Alaska were also used to establish [[Delta Vega (Vulcan system)|Delta Vega]] in {{film|11}}.}} |
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| + | == Geography == |
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| + | ;Cities: |
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| + | *[[Anchorage]] |
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| + | *[[Fairbanks]] |
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| + | *[[Juneau]] |
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| + | *[[Point Barrow]] |
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| + | *[[Mount McKinley]] |
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| + | == Alaskans == |
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| + | * [[Jack London]] |
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| + | * [[Betty Riker]] |
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| + | * [[Kyle Riker]] |
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| + | * [[William T. Riker]] |
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| + | == Additional references == |
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| + | * {{TNG|Lower Decks}} |
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| + | * {{DS9|Our Man Bashir}} |
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| + | {{US states}} |
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| + | * [http://www.alaska.gov/ State of Alaska] - official web site |
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Revision as of 06:48, 28 May 2014
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The American state of Alaska
Alaska in the 24th century
Wedding ceremony in Alaska
Alaska was a region of the North American continent that was one of the states making up the United States of America. It was the only state in America that bordered directly against the International Date Line.
In 1893, a young Jack London told Samuel Clemens of his dream to go to Alaska and was encouraged by Clemens, who mentioned the Klondike and aurora borealis as some of Alaska's features. (TNG: "Time's Arrow, Part II")
In 1986, George and Gracie were flown to Alaska in a 747 and released into the Bering Sea. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Charles Tucker III once observed a stellar nursery through a telescope just outside of Anchorage, Alaska. (ENT: "Fight or Flight")
A 20th century-era map of the northern Pacific Ocean region was stored in the USS Enterprise library computer in 2254. The map depicted the east coast of Asia's USSR nation and Alaska on the west coast of North America. It was among the materials viewed by the Talosians when they scanned the Enterprise computer. (TOS: "The Cage")
In the alternate reality of 2258, as the Narada approached Earth, Alaska was seen in the ship's viewscreen. (Star Trek)
In 2286, during the Whale Probe crisis, Juneau reported that cloud cover had increase to 95%. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Starfleet Commander William T. Riker was born in Alaska in 2335. The first part of Riker and Deanna Troi's wedding was held in Alaska in 2379. (TNG: "The Icarus Factor", "Conundrum", "Lower Decks"; Star Trek Nemesis)
In the alternate reality of 2258, Alaska was visible from orbit as the Narada began its approach to Earth.. (Star Trek)
Geography
- Cities
- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
- Juneau
- Point Barrow
- Mountains
Alaskans
Additional references
- TNG: "Lower Decks"
- DS9: "Our Man Bashir"
| States and districts of the United States of America |
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External links
- Alaska at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Alaska at Wikipedia
- State of Alaska - official web site