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| + | I have gone through this article and brought it up to what I believe is now the standard it should be at for retaining it's FA status. I have reorganized the article into the generally accepted format that we now use and added some memorable quotes and a piece of background information (and external link) that wasn't there previously. I have searched exhaustatively for anything else that can be included in this one and I have come up empty. Therefore, I think this articles deserves to be upheld as an FA as it is complete as it's going to get. --| [[User:TrekFan|TrekFan]] <sup>[[User Talk:TrekFan|<span style="color:#00FF00;">Open a channel</span>]]</sup> 17:50, April 17, 2015 (UTC) |
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| − | The '''[[Emissary of the Prophets]]''' was a pivotal figure in the Bajoran religion who, according to their prophecies, could speak to the Prophets and would save Bajor by finding the Celestial Temple. The Emissary had the authority to perform several Bajoran ceremonies and blessings, and is often looked to by the people for guidance. The annual holiday of ''Ha'mara'' celebrated the arrival of the Emissary in 2369. |
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| + | *'''Support'''. I've tweaked some of the wording, but it still isn't perfect in some places, though not bad enough to have me change it, and I do think overall it's well written. - {{User:Archduk3/Sig/nature}} 15:34, April 18, 2015 (UTC) |
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| − | In the early 2330s the Prophets brought about the existence of Benjamin Sisko by possessing a woman named Sarah and having her bring about a child with Joseph Sisko. The resulting offspring was the pre-ordained Emissary of the Prophets. |
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| − | The ancient texts concerning the Emissary said that the Prophets would "call him to them" and that they would "give him back his life." In 2369, Kai Opaka told Commander Benjamin Sisko after his arrival at Deep Space 9 that he was to be the Emissary, after reading his ''pagh''. Opaka told Sisko that he must find the Celestial Temple, and warn the Prophets about the Cardassians. Shortly after, Sisko fulfilled the prophecies and became the Emissary by discovering the Bajoran wormhole and making contact with the beings within. During this contact, the Prophets helped him recover from the loss of his wife Jennifer Sisko at the Battle of Wolf 359, essentially "giving him back his life".{{clear}} |
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| − | A FA from back in 2005, mostly unchanged as far as the in-universe sections goes, except for a few minor format and wording changes. The appendix sections are "new" though, and while I don't follow the DS9 relaunch novels, I suspect there may be some further information that could be added there. I'll see what I can find about that soon if someone who does follow the novels doesn't get to it before me. Otherwise, I think this FA has held up pretty well. - {{User:Archduk3/Sig/nature}} 07:00, February 27, 2014 (UTC) |
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| − | *'''Oppose''': Just having a quick scan through it, I think there is at least some information missing from the in-universe section. Off the top of my head, there is no reference to the events of {{e|Destiny}} and I just feel as though there is more to say about the role of Emissary that hasn't been included. If I get time at some point, I will sit down and go through some of the relevant episodes, and add any missing info to the article, but for the time being this is an oppose from me, I'm afraid. --| [[User:TrekFan|TrekFan]] <sup>[[User Talk:TrekFan|<span style="color:#00FF00;">Open a channel</span>]]</sup> 18:22, March 1, 2014 (UTC) |
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| − | *'''Oppose''', for now at least; While the writing is quite good, I have some (minor) issues with the whole, besides the missing info TrekFan mentions. First, a minor one, I think the positioning of the pics, should be reconsidered. With the new skin, the two bottom ones, creep up/dowm in adjacent paragraphs, not too aesthetically pleasing in my opinion. Secondly, and more importantly, as I read it, the background info is actually in-universe info (with the exception of the very last sentence), and should IMO be incorporated in the main text one way or another. It is currently common practice to have real world behind-the-scenes production information (such as writer's intent or concept) mentioned under the appendices "background" section...--[[User:Sennim|Sennim]] ([[User talk:Sennim|talk]]) 13:13, March 3, 2014 (UTC) |
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| − | 72 hours remain...more or less. - {{User:Archduk3/Sig/nature}} 21:27, March 10, 2014 (UTC) |
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| − | '''[[Nog]]''' was a Ferengi, the son of Rom and Prinadora, and the nephew of Quark. He was the first Ferengi to enter Starfleet, and served aboard Deep Space 9 and the USS ''Defiant'' during many of the most important battles of the Dominion War. |
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| − | Nog was a Ferengi male born as the only son of Rom and Prinadora. Rom had married Prinadora under a standard Ferengi five-year marriage contract, but was so blinded by love that he let Prinadora's father swindle him out of all of his money. Prinadora left Rom, and Rom was forced to raise Nog alone. |
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| − | As a young Ferengi, Nog was required to memorize the Rules of Acquisition and study the philosophy of the Great Material Continuum. In time, he was expected to become a merchant and to acquire wealth like a good traditional Ferengi male. At some point during the latter years of the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor, Rom and Nog took up residence on Terok Nor and began work as waiters in Quark's bar. In 2369, Nog was still living on Terok Nor when the Cardassians withdrew.{{clear}} |
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| − | The current version seems to be better than the featured one back in 2005. - {{User:Archduk3/Sig/nature}} 22:07, March 12, 2014 (UTC) |
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| + | This article, while thorough from an in-universe perspective, is lacking any background/production information (of which I am sure there is plenty). Unfortunately, I don't have the time to go through all my sources to add it at the moment so I propose that the article's FA status be removed pending future any improvements that can be made to it. In addition to BG info, I am sure there is a host of apocryphal information on force fields and I just feel that this article is in no way 100% complete and so shouldn't be an FA. --| [[User:TrekFan|TrekFan]] <sup>[[User Talk:TrekFan|<span style="color:#00FF00;">Open a channel</span>]]</sup> 17:16, April 23, 2015 (UTC) |
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| + | :I'm inclined to say that this meets the [[MA:FAC|criteria]], since without knowing for sure how much, or the quality of, any information that might be missing, I really can't say that this isn't "''as complete as possible''". That said, I'm not opposing this as yet, but I would rather not remove a FA because of "''what might be''". - {{User:Archduk3/Sig/nature}} 05:06, April 24, 2015 (UTC) |
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| + | That's a fair comment, Archduk3. If I get some spare time over the weekend, I'll traul through my references and make a few scribbled notes for the talk page of the article. I'm certain I've seen BG info relating to force fields though. --| [[User:TrekFan|TrekFan]] <sup>[[User Talk:TrekFan|<span style="color:#00FF00;">Open a channel</span>]]</sup> 15:47, April 24, 2015 (UTC) |
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Tal Celes
Tal Celes
Tal Celes was a Bajoran Starfleet crewman who served aboard the Federation starship USS Voyager. By 2376, Celes was a grade three sensor analyst assigned to Voyager's astrometrics department under Seven of Nine, the department's head.
Celes especially had difficulty with sensor data analysis. As a sensor analyst, her work had to be constantly double-checked much to Seven of Nine's immense irritation. Often, Celes had to call upon her closest friend on Voyager, crewman William Telfer, to help her with the analyses.
Captain Janeway took Celes, Telfer, and Mortimer Harren on a survey mission on the Delta Flyer, hoping to inspire them to better performance. Celes was nervous, especially toward Janeway. When the Delta Flyer was damaged during the mission, Celes suggested that the damaged piece be beamed aboard to try to determine the cause of the impact by scanning it for a quantum signature. The idea proved fruitless in the end, but Celes redeemed herself when she refused to abandon Janeway when a swarm of dark matter lifeforms advanced on the Flyer.
I have gone through this article and brought it up to what I believe is now the standard it should be at for retaining it's FA status. I have reorganized the article into the generally accepted format that we now use and added some memorable quotes and a piece of background information (and external link) that wasn't there previously. I have searched exhaustatively for anything else that can be included in this one and I have come up empty. Therefore, I think this articles deserves to be upheld as an FA as it is complete as it's going to get. --| TrekFan Open a channel 17:50, April 17, 2015 (UTC)
- Support. I've tweaked some of the wording, but it still isn't perfect in some places, though not bad enough to have me change it, and I do think overall it's well written. - Archduk3 15:34, April 18, 2015 (UTC)
- Support. Aside from possible grammar tweaks, it is nice to see a well thought out article on a "c"-character...--Sennim (talk) 21:48, April 21, 2015 (UTC)
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Force field
A security force field in 2364
A force field was an energy barrier with many applications and varying degrees of strength. Although force fields had been in use for many years, Starfleet did not begin research on such a device until 2147, then referred to by Malcolm Reed as a "stable EM barrier." By the 24th century, Starfleet force fields were commonplace and were rated by intensity, ranging in strength from level 1-10. A level 10 force field was the strongest, and would be used, for example, during a scientific experiment of which the outcome was unknown, or known to be explosive in nature. Applications range from creating holograms, to sealing a hull breach, to personal force fields designed to keep potential assailants at bay.
The effects of a force field on its surroundings varied greatly. Contact with a force field could cause anything from a slight tingle to death. Most force fields were non-lethal, although some civilizations, such as the Dominion, preferred the lethal variety. If a force field was active, an object or transporter beam generally could not pass through it.
This article, while thorough from an in-universe perspective, is lacking any background/production information (of which I am sure there is plenty). Unfortunately, I don't have the time to go through all my sources to add it at the moment so I propose that the article's FA status be removed pending future any improvements that can be made to it. In addition to BG info, I am sure there is a host of apocryphal information on force fields and I just feel that this article is in no way 100% complete and so shouldn't be an FA. --| TrekFan Open a channel 17:16, April 23, 2015 (UTC)
- I'm inclined to say that this meets the criteria, since without knowing for sure how much, or the quality of, any information that might be missing, I really can't say that this isn't "as complete as possible". That said, I'm not opposing this as yet, but I would rather not remove a FA because of "what might be". - Archduk3 05:06, April 24, 2015 (UTC)
That's a fair comment, Archduk3. If I get some spare time over the weekend, I'll traul through my references and make a few scribbled notes for the talk page of the article. I'm certain I've seen BG info relating to force fields though. --| TrekFan Open a channel 15:47, April 24, 2015 (UTC)