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+ | '''Alaska''' was a region in the [[North America]]n [[continent]] of [[Earth]]. Bordering the [[country]] of [[Canada]], this was a [[United States of America|United States]] state. |
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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}}) |
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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| − | In [[1986]], [[George and Gracie]] were flown to Alaska in a [[747]] and released into the [[Bering Sea]]. ({{film|4}}) |
+ | In [[1986]], [[George and Gracie]] were flown to Alaska in a special [[747]] and released into the [[Bering Sea]]. ({{film|4}}) |
| ⚫ | A [[21st century]]-era political map of Earth was stored in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}'s [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) library computer|library computer]] in [[2254]]. The North American [[continent]] was seen on this map. This map was among the materials viewed by the [[Talosian]]s when they scanned the ''Enterprise'' computer. ({{TOS-R|The Cage}}) |
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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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In [[2286]], during the [[Whale Probe]] crisis, [[Juneau]] reported that cloud cover had increase to 95%. ({{film|4}}) |
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]]. |
+ | Starfleet [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker]] was born in Alaska in [[2335]]. He spent his childhood in this state. ({{TNG|Unnatural Selection|The Icarus Factor|Conundrum}}) |
| + | In [[2343]], after Riker hooked an Alaskan [[fish]], his [[Kyle Riker|father]] took the pole from his son and reeled the fish in. Riker was [[photograph]]ed holding the fish. ({{TNG|The Icarus Factor}}) |
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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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| + | The first part of Riker and [[Deanna Troi]]'s wedding was held in Alaska in [[2379]]. ({{film|10}}) |
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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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| + | Earth political map.jpg|A 21st century-era map shows the location of Alaska (next to Canada) |
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| − | *[[Mount McKinley]] |
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| + | Although Alaska was not mentioned in {{e|Unnatural Selection}}, Riker's age, as of [[stardate]] [[2365|42493]], was stated in the episode. |
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| − | * [[Jack London]] |
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| − | * [[Betty Riker]] |
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| + | [[File:Earth map, 20th century, North Pacific.jpg|thumb]][[Retroactive continuity]]: A [[20th century]]-era political map of Earth was stored in the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} [[library computer]] in [[2254]]. According to this map, the [[International Date Line]] was between the [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]] (later Russia) and the [[United States of America]]. The line went through the North [[Pacific Ocean]] and the [[Bering Sea]]. This map was among the materials viewed by the [[Talosian]]s when they scanned the ''Enterprise'' computer. ({{TOS|The Cage}}) |
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| − | * [[Kyle Riker]] |
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| − | * [[William T. Riker]] |
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| + | 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]]'') |
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| ⚫ | 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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== Additional references == |
== Additional references == |
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| − | ** {{e|Lower Decks}} |
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* {{DS9|Our Man Bashir}} |
* {{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 18:44, 1 March 2015
AT: "xx" Alaska was a region in the North American continent of Earth. Bordering the country of Canada, this was a United States state.
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 special 747 and released into the Bering Sea. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
A 21st century-era political map of Earth was stored in the USS Enterprise's library computer in 2254. The North American continent was seen on this map. This map was among the materials viewed by the Talosians when they scanned the Enterprise computer. (TOS-R: "The Cage")
In the alternate reality of 2258, as the Narada approached Earth, Alaska could be seen on 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. He spent his childhood in this state. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection", "The Icarus Factor", "Conundrum")
In 2343, after Riker hooked an Alaskan fish, his father took the pole from his son and reeled the fish in. Riker was photographed holding the fish. (TNG: "The Icarus Factor")
The first part of Riker and Deanna Troi's wedding was held in Alaska in 2379. (Star Trek Nemesis)
Background information
Although Alaska was not mentioned in "Unnatural Selection", Riker's age, as of stardate 42493, was stated in the episode.
Retroactive continuity: A 20th century-era political map of Earth was stored in the USS Enterprise library computer in 2254. According to this map, the International Date Line was between the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (later Russia) and the United States of America. The line went through the North Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. This map was among the materials viewed by the Talosians when they scanned the Enterprise computer. (TOS: "The Cage")
According to an okudagram prepared for the episode "Conundrum" but never seen, Riker was born in the town of Valdez, Alaska. (Star Trek Encyclopedia)
Alaska was used as a filming location twice. It was the first filming location ever outside of California when Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country filmed some Rura Penthe scenes there (more information here. Aerial shots of Alaska were also used to establish Delta Vega in Star Trek.}}
Additional references
| 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