Genetic engineering in the Federation: a time for reflection
J’mai Osen questions the aversion to genetic engineering in the Federation scientific community.
Editorial
The Hive Mind: A Rebuttal for the Rational
J’mai Osen pushes back against the notion that the spirit of the Federation has anything in common with the Borg hive mind.
The “hive mind” of the Federation and the Borg: Are they similar to one another?
When people think of the Borg, they imagine the worst possible way someone can be thrown into a system against their will. Acting in a manner as if it’s the only way for others to join them. The Collective’s techniques are questionable at best and the way people are turned into mindless drones is unnerving, but doesn’t Starfleet act in a similar manner?
The Trouble with the Klingon Empire, Part 2
FNS foreign affairs reporter Flynn Dupond concludes his two-part editorial series about the Klingon Empire, bringing attention now to its social and civil problems.
The Klingon Empire: Accepted Ally or Tolerated Blot?
In this two-part editorial series, FNS foreign affairs reporter Flynn Dupond questions the Federation’s alliance with an empire built on conquest, subjugation, and conflict.
FNS names Li Xinmin as new editor-in-chief
PARIS, EARTH — The Federation News Service has named veteran journalist Li Xinmin as its new editor-in-chief.
A look back at 2392
With the new year around the corner, here are the top stories that dominated the headlines this past year.
Pirates: A Persistent Threat
I hope I’ve caught your attention with that title. While piracy has been a small trend throughout the Federation, recently it’s become a plague, especially on the outlying colonies. (You’ve probably heard of the FTU strike and the letter written by the Colonial Coalition). It’s time to examine this more closely, and see what might really be going on.
The Pen and The Sword: Maronida Shiir on Nikael Kalre
It would seem, that in the battle for free speech, my editors have found it prudent (against my strong objections) to publish an open letter by a known terrorist who has assassinated both foreign nationals and good Starfleet officers. In recognition of their sacrifices, the Federation News Service published an article by the madman who claimed their lives, giving him an open forum and aiding and abetting his crimes by trying to rationalize them. Since this is all about ‘free speech’ I found it prudent to exercise my own rights and pen a letter of my own.
To My Beloved: Heart Of Ohmallera
The Federation News Service received the following letter from Nikael Kalre, leader of the Maquis Reborn, who asked that it be published on the anniversary of the attack on Ohmallera (stardate 238802.22). After much debate among our staff, the FNS has decided to publish the letter in its entirety.