It's been an exciting start to 2010 at Hidden Frontier!

We hit the ground running the first weekend in January with the first filming
on Season 3 of Star Trek: Odyssey. The 3rd season will combine the Helena
Chronicles and Odyssey together as one show. This will allow us to explore
the plots together and make for an exciting build up to the conclusion of the
story.
Meanwhile we began releasing the first season of our original show,
Frontier Guard in late January and one episode is being released each week
for 11 weeks. The show follows Connor Blake as he adjusts to life in the
25th century and tries to uncover his mysterious past.
Work continues on our audio dramas, Federation One, Henglaar MD and
Grissom, as well as our newest audio drama, Voyages of the USS Angeles.
Originally a video series, the audio episodes pick up with season 2. Season 1
is available on Vimeo and the original pilot movie is being restored for
release in a few months.
As always, we invite everyone to join us on the forums and for our weekly
Monday Night Chats. We hope you enjoy the HFP Magazine!
Rob

Special Thanks:
Interviewees:
Heather Ashleigh; Ryder Bach; Corey Jones; Julia Morizawa; Melodee M. Spevack; Sean Paul Teeling.
Writers: Rob Caves; Brian Childers; Gerri Donaldson; Bodo Hartwig; Richard Miles; Eugenia Stopyra.
Front Cover: Rob Caves, Andrew Foster, Richard Miles,
Staff:
Writers: Rob Caves; Brian Childers; Gerri Donaldson; Bodo Hartwig; Richard Miles; Eugenia Stopyra.
Head Writers; Gerri Donaldson; Eugenia Stopyra.
Publicity Shots and On-Set Photos: Rob Caves, Jennifer Cole, Andrew Foster. David ONeil and others
CGI and Backgrounds of Ship Images: Rob Caves
Character/Poster/Coaster: Andrew Foster
Graphics: Richard Miles
LA Liaison: Rob Caves
Assistant Editor: Heather Ashleigh
Editor: Richard Miles
Managing Editor: Rob Caves.
Production Companies: Hidden Frontier Productions and TC Productions
Issue available to download and view online via: trekkiecentralmagazine.mfbiz.com
Frontier Guard remains the property of Hidden Frontier Productions. Star Trek remains the property of CBS, no infringement is intended.

Corey Jones Interview

Heather Ashleigh Interview

Ships
FGS Polaris

10

The Trading Post

11

Character Bios:
Blake, Campbell, Pills

14

Ships
FGS Enterprise
Julia Morizawa Interview

15
16

Ships
FGS Timmerson

19

Ryder Bach Interview

20

Character Bios
Warrick, Strayteb, Sobel

22

Ships
Copermicus Academy

23

Melodee Spevack Interview

24

Ships
FGS Gallant
Character Bios
Tawn, Gribb, Kellogg

26

27

Zisser, Costas, Johnson

28

Johnson, Poulson

29

Audio Insider
By Bodo Hartwig

31

Sean Paul Teeling Interview

33

Staff

36

HFP: How did you become involved with Frontier Guard?

CJ: My manager got me the audition and I went in doing the best I
could. When I got the call back I was honestly surprised I felt
confident in my audition but not sure enough to say that I would
have been called back... Cool fact is that I was actually being
considered for both roles of Connor Blake AND his rival, Kasper
Gribb
HFP: How is your character involved with the storyline?
CJ: My character Connor Blake is only a part to the whole Frontier
Guard puzzle. All the other pieces and characters really solidify the
story line but I'm just that one piece that is always at the end that
you need to finish the puzzle. Connor is a significant part because
of his history with the Ark and the fact that he has been apart of
the Ark for these 500 years and in his cryogenic state was actually
picking things up that he doesn't even know he had been learning.
HFP: Can you give us some information about your characters
past.
CJ: I was in a boy scout-like organization with my dad and lived in
Northern California. I wanted to play baseball because all the kids
were talking about it in school but when I tried out I found out
that I really wasn't all that good so I just said no... my dad tried to
encourage me to do it and stick with it and to really give it my all
but...I just wanted to do my own thing and try something new... so
we got into the scouts and I found that learning about my
surroundings and going on small adventures was something I
absolutely loved it. Of course when Tom Corbett came on the air I
did nothing but GLUE my eyes to the television wondering what it
would really be like and how badly I just wanted to get up there
and discover a whole new type of life and life style. Along with
what kind of life I could find or ... what a space rock looked like... I
just loved the thought and well ... when I came to be and came out
of the cryo chamber... things were really cool at first but you can
kinda say it was a burst of my bubble... everything around me I
was still interested in but when I would discover something new...
no one cared... it was all known to them and it was old news....
REALLY old news in fact. But my future is looking bright... and I
cant wait to see what I actually can discover to make peoples
heads turn and go... wow we never knew that!!! and apart of that
plan I feel... involves me

HFP: Where would you like to see your

character taken during Frontier Guard?
CJ: To his dreams of becoming an astronaut
that discovers new and unusual things in the
universe. Every kid deserves to have at least
one dream come true
HFP: How do you prepare for the role of
Connor Blake?
CJ: The day before the shoot I wake up in his
mind frame... I work in his mind frame and
then sleep in his mind frame... then on top of
that incorporate all that he stands for... my
dreams and aspirations and then go over the
lines before bed time... although even for the
lines there is a lot of time before then that
goes into just getting those down. I take time
out of EVERY day I have just to get them
ironed into my head so when they come from
me... they come from Connor
HFP: How do you see the character you play?
CJ: As an actor I'm encouraged not to answer
that question actually because it will lead to
bad acting

HFP: There is a friction between your character and some of the

other cadets on the Polaris, why do you think this is, and would
you like to see this change?

HFP: Is there anything else you can tell us

about the character?

CJ: The only real friction I have is with Kasper... hes a pain in my...
well yeah I just dont like him. Just because hes good at sports and
can have super human strength and all that doesn't mean that
he's all that important.... trust me take an IQ test on the boy and
you will find that brawn definitely wins out in his "blood line"...
Half the time he's got cheat codes implanted in this eye piece and
others he just blatantly has the answers to... and all because of his
connection with his father and the Guard... I hope it can change
but hes going to have to prove himself to me that he's not a
complete muscle head...

CJ: I (Connor) just want everyone to know

that Im just a kid... really nothing more.... I
deal with problems that go on in life like
relationships schooling and now the Frontier
Guard. Things come up every now and then
but its hard to be one of the ONLY one of
your kind. I thought racism wasn't all that bad
when I was younger. Now I definitely know
the difference. I just want to fit in, even
though I know that's not going to happen.~

HFP: How did you become involved with Frontier Guard?

HA: It was a combination of things. I think mostly I got put into the
show because I was there doing other projects and make-up. So the
production crew just sort of put me into the show. But I did have to
audition for my role to be sure I totally fit it, which I, obviously, did.
Hehe, but theres not much else to tell other than that. Okay, next
question!
HFP: How is your character involved with the storyline?
Shes on of the cadets in the academy. Shes the one no ones quite
sure of. The other cadets arent sure whether to love her, or hate her.
But they definitely think shes strange. Geewonder why? Hehe.
HFP: Your character carries a stuffed Otter about why is this?
HA: Haha, ok so THIS is why everyone thinks shes strange. Why does
she carry an otter around? Thats a good question..Pills is very
childlike in a lot of ways. Shes emotionally and mentally young for the
most part. So having the otter is like her security blanket. Just like my
son Jayden, for example. He carries around a stuffed monkey I bought
for him. He LOVES that thing and Pills is exactly that way. Shes very
nave that way.
HFP: What can you tell us about your character?
HA: You mean besides what I just said? Heheshes a mix of Hermione
Granger and Elle Woods. Shes definitely.well.blond. Yet shes
EXTREMELY smart. And to know her outside of class youd never know
she was that smart. Things come out of her mouth that you would
never expect her to know, and yet she not only knows what shes
talking about, shes able to put it into use! Theres definitely more to
her than meets the eyeeven to more than what I just said. Pills has a
dark past with her parents dying when she was 12 and having to live
her life without them. That situation has made her that life can be
taken out from under you at any time, and therefore she tries to make
the best of each situation shes in. Shes consistently happy, which
makes everyone else sick, but thats how she views things. Shes
taking everything as a blessing because shes lost the two most
important people in her life. And the only person she has left is the
otter.is it any wonder she talks to him? Hehe.
HFP: Where would you like to see your character taken?
HA: Id love to, at some point, see the dark side of Pills come out. Like
I said, she hasnt gotten angry so far. So Id love to see a dark side of
her come out. Because then people will know what shes really made
of. Plus Id love some of the secrets of her past to start slowly
unfolding tooand to figure out why it is that she picked an OTTER of
all the animals she could pick! Lol.

HFP: How do you prepare for playing Gladys

Pills?
HA: I channel my inner blond.seriously! I have
this amazingly natural ability to be a dumb
blond (wonder why?!?!?!). And so I just
channel that and there you go! Haha.

HFP: Can you give us some information about your characters past.

HFP: Is there anything else you can tell us?

HA: Okay, I need to read these interview questions a bit more

carefully. Haha. Umm, well, like I said, her parents died when she was
12. They were murdered and shes been on her own ever since. Its
not been made 100% clear to me in the actual storyline if shes been
bounced back and forth from foster home to foster home, but thats
the decision I made for her. That shes so extremely happy because
shes has such a hard life up until now.

HA: Right now, thats all weve got on Pills. It

seems to be a lot, but there is definitely more
in the making. So stay tuned! ~

FGS Polaris
Class: Pathfinder
Class Combat Scout

The last known example of the Pathfinder Class of Combat

Scouts, the Polaris is perhaps one of the oldest - if not the oldest
- commissioned vessel in the service of the Frontier Guard. Long
pulled from active duty, this vessel serves as one of the training
ships at the Copernicus Academy orbiting Luna.
As the oldest known vessel in the Guard, the Polaris has a long
and storied history. Many of its systems are antiquated to the
point of being obsolete, other systems seem to have a mind of
their own, when they work at all, and rumors abound that the
old vessel is alternately cursed, haunted, or both Many of the
cadets who are assigned to the Polaris deride the old scout, and
consider it an assignment for the worst cadets at Copernicus
Academy, one that is sure to doom their chances of making it in
the Frontier Guard, if indeed they make to graduation at all!
For all of these things, however, the old girl has withstood the
test of time through its continued service to the Guard.
It is perhaps a mute testament to the Polaris that, despite
attempts to have the old scout finally stricken from service and
sent to the junkyard, she still serves the Frontier Guard helping to
train new cadets to this day, even if some of those cadets would
rather be anywhere else. The reasons for her continued survival
of decommissioning attempts remains perhaps one of the most
speculated mysteries about her.
A LOOK AT THE SHIPS BY BRIAN CHILDERS

"It's a scrapheap, only the worst cadets are assigned to it."

A SELECTION OF ITEMS FROM THE FRONTIER GUARD RANGE

THAT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THEIR CAF PRESS
SHOP AT http://www.cafepress.com/frontierguard
Our adjustable, 100% brushed cotton Cap is
unstructured and an ideal way to beat the heat. Wear it
anytime you want to keep the sun off or cover up a bad
hair day. It features a sturdy low profile brim,
sweatband, and adjustable closure, as well as Premium
Printing for images that last.

Get to class in style with this hip

book bag!
From school, to carrying your laptop,
to a hip alternative diaper bag, our
versatile, spacious messenger bag is
practically all you need to get you
through every stage of your life and
look hip doing it.

One front
adjustable clasp
closure.
Main
compartment has
inside slip pocket.
Front panel has
zipper
compartment.
Adjustable 2"
shoulder strap.
600 Denier
Polyester
Size: 14 1/2" x
12" x 5"

Adjusts from 20" to 24"

Crown measures 3 "
Unstructured 100% brushed cotton
canvas
Available in Khaki or White
Hand wash with warm water and
mild detergent
Hang Dry

Relax off duty with this official cadet wear!

Get intoRelax
sporty,
casual
Women's
off stylin'
duty with
thiscomfort
official with
cadetour
wear!
Cap Sleeve Raglan. Looks great on the go or just hangin'
out. Made of 100% combed ring-spun cotton that gets
even softer with each washing.

6.1 oz 100% combed ring-spun

cotton 1x1 rib
Shaped fit, side seamed
Contrast color cap sleeves and
single-needle bound collar

The Ringer T has made a fashion comeback, and ours is

a popular favorite. This classic style is sure to impress
even the most discerning t-shirt connoisseur with an eye
for retro-coolness. Great for relaxing in comfort yearround.

5.5 oz 100% preshrunk cotton

Double-needle hemmed trim
Contrast ringer neck and sleeves

Give any room futuristic flair

with this colorful poster!
Perfect for dressing up any wall, this
is the perfect size for maximum visual
impact, or instantly creating a theme
for a room. Images look great on this
high-quality poster, printed on
heavyweight 7 mil semi-gloss paper
using superior dye inks. Treat yourself
or give as a gift.

Elegant Tile Coaster, let the cadets

guard your drink!
Liven up any room or party with our fun,
hip tile coasters, measuring 4.25 x 4.25
and 1/6-inch thick. Images are applied
with a polyester resin that accepts dye as
part of the coating. Four felt pads protect
your furniture from scratches. Dishwasher
safe. Not for use with abrasive cups and
mugs.

Connor Blake

Connor son of Dr Jason Blake, a prominent scientist on the Ark

Research Project was abducted in 1957 from the planet Earth and
frozen in stasis for 500 years.
Now at 17 biological years he takes a position as a cadet 4th class with
the Frontier Guard on Copernicus Station. Blake has not come to the
academy with a perfect reputation he is known for his anti-social
behaviour, his lack of diligence with assignments and disruptive
outbursts. He has had to overcome many obstacles to get where he is
today.
Blake wants to present himself as a diligent student and says that his
father has taught him to study hard, respect his instructors and to work
as part of a team. Blake believes his father is proud of him no matter
what he does. But, it remains to be seen if Blake can overcome his
reputation and succeed! Is there more to this youth than we know?
Will he live up to his reputation, overcome his origins and prove worthy
of the Frontier Guard?
Who is Connor Blake or should we say Johnson? Why is he here and
will we find that out?

Zyta of Human and Antarian origin is a laid back kinda girl. Seemingly
not phased when more senior officers are around and not ready to
jump before being asked! At 17 she seems to have typical teenager
woes and she is more concerned with her relationship than the
excitement of being a cadet 4th class with the Frontier Guard on
Copernicus Station. She seems to make outlandish statements, is this
because she is attention seeking?
However, it seems that she has compassion when she knows that
others have had it tough. Already in the short time that she has been
on the station she has well developed friendships. Will this skill be
translated into an ability to command or is she just too laid back?

Another new 4th class cadet of the Frontier Guard, Gladys seems to be a
girl searching for something. Gladys has an interest in the occult and
uses Tarot Cards to predict the future! Is she seeking out what will
happen to her in the future? Does she believe that she can foretell it?
Will it be bring her happiness and joy or will it bring her more
suffering?
Gladys lost her parents at the age of 12 and even though she is 17 years
old she still seems to be young. She has a security blanket in the
form of Mr Otter who she freely talks too and interacts with. Is
Gladys ready for the Guard or will this be too much for her? Or, will the
trials that she has already gone through in her younger days mean that
really she is stronger than she appears?

FGS Enterprise
Class: Alliance Class
Command Carrier.
Please note that these
images arent of the
Enterprise herself, but are
instead of the Peacemaker
Fighters

If the Trident Class cruiser is the Apex of the typical commanding

officer in the Frontier Guard, then only the truly exceptional are
honored with command of the massive Alliance Class Carriers.
These enormous ships are the flagships of Frontier Guard fleet
operations, capable of coordinating the strategic and tactical
actions of dozens of Frontier Guard ships simultaneously, and
projecting power via their complements of Peacemaker and
Peacekeeper fighters, as well as support craft like the Achilles.
In years past, Guard pilots took to space in fighters and
fighter/bombers to engage enemy vessels and those enemies
own fighter screens, or to attack installations and surface
targets. In the modern era, however, most fighters are flown as
drones, their pilot operators safely aboard a carrier like the
Enterprise, aboard a capital ship, or space stations. The fighter's
telepresence control links allow nearly instantaneous responses
within a large range, and allow these fighters to perform
manoeuvres that would put a living pilot at risk from both the GForces of the manoeuvre itself and from enemy firepower.
However, all current Frontier Guard fighters still maintain an
integral cockpit, and all Guard fighter pilots are trained to pilot
their craft personally and keep those skills honed should combat
come, once again, down to pilot against pilot.
The Peacemaker is the Frontier Guard's premiere single seat
interceptor fighter, designed for fleet defence operations against
enemy sub capitals and other fighter craft, fast, agile, and
capable of operations within space and a planetary atmosphere,
the Peacemaker is one of the hottest fighters a pilot can dream
of.
The Peacekeeper is the Peacemaker's bigger cousin, designed for
the role of fighter/bomber. Crewed by two, this rugged ship can
carry ordnance that makes them a deadly threat to any subcapital ship or installation, and can even threaten a full-size
capital ship under the right circumstances. An older fighter, the
Peacekeeper is now also largely flown as a telepresence drone by
its pilots, who have come to love the toughness of this machine.
The FGS Enterprise is commanded by one of the most storied
Frontier Guard commanding officers of all time, Admiral Diadem
Gribb.

HFP: How did you become involved with Frontier Guard?

JM: I first became involved with Rob Caves and Hidden Frontier
Productions in 2003. I auditioned after submitting through Backstage
West and landed the role of STal in Star Trek: Hidden Frontier. I was
brought in for several episodes until its series finale in 2007. Then I was
immediately asked to play the role of Stadi in Star Trek: Odyssey,
whom Ive continued to portray over the last couple of years. Hidden
Frontier Productions began talking about the development of Frontier
Guard about the same time and I immediately expressed interest in
auditioning for a role. I was excited about the possibility of being
involved in an original series with the company because Ive always
believed that they do such amazing work but were inevitably stuck
under a glass ceiling simply because of the legal barriers of using Star
Trek concepts. Finally, at the beginning of 2009, Frontier Guard was
ready to begin casting. I was brought in for a screen test for the role of
Zyta and I didnt hesitate to accept the role when it was offered to me.
HFP: How is your character involved with the storyline?
JM: The character of Zyta is still in the very early stages of
development. So far, in the storyline, she serves as one of Connors
friends or sidekicks. She supports his development by simply being on
his side in every episode (at least so far). However, she has the
potential to create problems and obstacles as well because of her
constant need for attention, especially from boys. Hopefully well see
more complexity from her as the storyline progresses. After all,
everyone has secrets.
HFP: How does your character Zyta, compare with your other HFP
characters, Stadi and STal?
JM: I think Zyta is much more similar to Stadi, based purely on the
rumour that both characters were largely inspired by my actual
personality. I think both characters sometimes have a tendency to react
based on their emotions, even when their emotions might not
accurately represent what is really going on. I also see some similarity
between Zyta and STal in terms of their romantic relationships. Zyta
has expressed concern in her attraction to a certain person because she
doesnt have a good track record when it comes to relationships.
Similarly, there was a time in Hidden Frontier when STal was
conflicted regarding her attraction to the character of Barrett, simply
because he was human and she was Vulcan. In general, I believe
similarities between two different characters can always be found,
even in the sci-fi world, because even if they are intended to be a new,
futuristic species, they are all created by the imaginations of us today.
And in the real world, I believe that were all universally connected in
several ways, but primarily by the fact that we all share this complex
thing called human emotion.
HFP: And how are they different?
JM: For one, Zyta is much younger and more immature than both Stadi
and STal. But in a way, that could potentially leave so much more room
for unexpected twists in her character development. All three
characters are constantly trying to define themselves as individuals, but
I think Zyta has barely begun the search for her purpose in life, which
means she could believable expand into any direction. Because of her
youth and immaturity, I think she also has more of a tendency to act
before she thinks, which can get her into trouble. One of the most

interesting things about working with any character is helping them

grow and change. And I think Zyta has a lot of growing up to do.
HFP: Where would you like to see your character be taken?
JM: Specifically, I dont know where Id like to see Zyta be taken. But
regardless, I know Id like it to be an intense journey. Based on the few
scripts weve worked with already, I imagine Zyta being the most
human (for lack of a better term) of all the students. What I mean is
that I think shes most likely to be the one to exhibit human tendencies
that were all familiar with today in real-life such as reacting out of
emotion rather than logic, constantly needing attention and approval
from others, letting her personal life getting in the way of her studies,
being unsure of where the line is between what she wants and what is
right, etc. For example, weve already seen hints of rebelliousness and
the need of approval from boys in her character. I would like to see
these aspects of her personality lead to conflict in the storyline. Shes
already begun some sort of romantic relationship with the character of
Rendan. Well, what if her attraction to him led to some dramatic rift in
her relationships with her best friends, Connor and Jacek?
HFP: How do you prepare for playing Zyta, in comparison to Stadi and
STal?
JM: As an actor, the way I prepare for any role remains pretty much
the same. I memorize my lines en rote, meaning I memorize the words
only, running them as fast as I can, without any hint of emotion or
meaning behind them. This way, I prevent myself from getting stuck in
saying my lines a certain way, especially since once Im on set working
with the other actors, I often find that what Im saying actually has so
much more meaning and subtext behind it than I originally thought.
Then I identify my objective for each scene and I examine what tactics
the character is using in each line she says. In other words, I have to
know why Im saying anything in the first place. If necessary, Ill create
a back story that inevitably leads to a stronger emotional connection
to the character. I often create back stories based on my real life
because I can always dig up something from my own past that in some
way, shape or form helps me relate to the character. And I keep my
preparation mostly to myself because I believe that these are things
that arent necessary for the other actors, director, writer, etc. to know
about as long as I give a good performance on tape.
HFP: Is there anything else you can tell us about your character?
JM: Nope. Im really only exposed to my characters development as I
receive new scripts. I can share my thoughts and ideas with Rob Caves,
but for the most part, I often dont know anymore than the audience
does. Of course, were actually filming much more than the public can
currently watch. So, I think its best for me to stop right here.~

FGS Timmerson
Trident Class Cruiser:

Named for three-pronged spear of ancient Terra, the

opportunity to command a Trident Class Cruiser is the apex of
many a commanding officer's career in the Frontier Guard.
Sometimes called an 'assault carrier' the Trident has, like its
namesake, its own three pronged punch in the form of its long
range antiship missiles, multiple gun batteries, and its
complement of Achilles dropships as well as small squadron of
Peacemaker interceptor fighters.

Aqarii Horde Ship

Class: Tactical Cruiser

This cruiser is capable of taking on many opponents in its weight

class or heavier and coming out on top, and in combination with
a squadron or fleet action, these ships can deliver a crippling
hammerblow to an opposing force.

Ton for ton the Aqarii Horde Ship is one of the toughest cruisers
in space and a feared opponent to many a commander.
Recognizable by its distinctive drive pods that make up part of
its antigrav based propulsion systems, the Horde Ship boasts
thick and durable armor, strong defensive screens, even
stronger gun batteries including a rapid fire bow-mounted
cannon array suitable for engaging spacecraft and installations
alike, and a complement of combat drone fighters that acts as a
force multiplier for these ships when engaging an enemy
spacecraft.
These are cruisers not to be underestimated by any Frontier
Guard commanding officer.

HFP: How did you become involved with Frontier Guard?

RB: I got an audition through my agency. I came in originally reading
for Conner. Once it became clear that I was much better suited to play
the dorky sidekick, things got rolling.
HFP: How is your character involved with the storyline?
RB: All I really know is my character and how he relates to the other
characters. I think because the storyline is so intricately tied to Connor
Blake's experiences, my close friendship with Connor Blake is my
involvement in the storyline. I am connected to the story through my
friendship with Connor.
HFP: What can you tell us about your character?
RB: He's smart, or he thinks he's smart. He's Connor's closest friend. He
wishes that he did better with the ladies. He has a very interesting and
mysterious past with his father. And he complains a lot.
HFP: Where would you like to see your character taken?
RB: I'm interested in seeing his relationship with his father. His father is
a somewhat infamous character. I don't know too much about it but I
know that it has something to do with some political action his father
took or something like that. I could be completely off base but it's
some famous incident that has led Jacek to write his father off. I'm
interested to see where this whole story goes. Also, to see how he
does with the ladies.
HFP: Can you give us some information about your characters past.
RB: Well, he's always taken school maybe a bit too seriously. He's
pretty handy when it comes to machines and things. I don't know too
much else other than things I've made up. And the vague idea I have of
the thing with his father.
HFP: How do you prepare for playing Jacek Tawn?
RB: I sort of change my voice a little bit. I pronounce words just a little
differently. I don't know, it's really the voice. Once I get myself into the
voice I feel comfortable. I guess you could call it like the doorway by
which I enter into Jacek. The voice I mean.
HFP: Is there anything else you can tell us?
RB: Other than the hot room and costumes and makeup, it's great fun
to shoot. All of the people working on the show are wonderful to be
around and I have a great time every time I show up. I'm just as excited
to see where the show goes as the next guy. I also have a band called
the body parts. myspace.com/thebodyparts if you're interested to
know about anything else I'm working on.~

Confident, assured and able to intimidate! A Doctor with the rank of

Major in the Guard who left for more money! Seconded to the Guard
from her non military employer as a contractor, she is not a member
of the faculty at the Academy, but will be teaching two classes on
xeno-biology.
There may be some mystery around this Doctor with what seems
rumour and innuendo about her part in the curing of a particular
virulent disease, did she help cure it or was she part of the cause?
It seems that she can stand up to questioning with the ease of a
politician, one that can use spin to her advantage.
Why is Dr Trem Warrick at Copernicus Station, she seems to be a
person that has firm ideas about who and what she is about. Are
there some underlying ulterior motives? To come from leading
research to teaching classes and general medical duties seems a step
backward in what appears to be an intelligent womens career!
What does she want and who is she going to push aside in the process
or does she just want to go back to her roots in the guard?
Why does she need to reunite with Conner Blake?

The first thing that can be said of this woman is that she is an enigma!
A major currently teaching navigation at the Academy seems to have a
very secret past. It appears that her records do not hold much
information on her service history. Why? Where has she been and
what has she done? Is she a member of special forces or in fact does
she have a special force. It appears that this major may have some
special skills! Could it be that she is pre-cognisant or even telekinetic?
Does she have other motives for being at the Academy? All we have
are questions about this major. What did she do in the war? Why are
there no records for her during the war? Why is she here? What is
her assignment at the Academy?

Igor Sobel, a human is the Commandant of the Academy and is an

informed and well educated man, confident and self assured. Knows
his place in the world and how important he is! Not easily caught off
guard and able to put someone in their place when required. Versed
in the classics is this a man that knows that to look forward one must
be aware of the past evidenced by the antique diving helmet on his
desk. This man knows how to command and how to give orders
succinctly and to the point. Does he have another agenda? What
about Dr Trem Warrick did he employ her and why? How about
Hemela Strayteb, another intriguing member of his staff! What is his
agenda when it comes to Conner Blake? Is this man just interested in
preparing officers for the guard or is there another set of orders he
must follow?

Copernicus Academy
Class: Newport Class
Station

Commanded by Igor Sobel. only the records of the Frontier Guard can
accurately tell how many cadets have walked the corridors of
Copernicus Academy over its long history. Located in orbit of Luna in
the Sol system, this multimillion ton space station is a self-contained
environment of learning for its many cadets that attend every year. The
station levels contains everything necessary for the cadets various fields
of study and phases of training from their first years to their final years
and eventual graduation for the Academy.
Copernicus has four docking berths on the ends of its long arm
structures, each capable of housing vessels up to the size of a Combat
Scout, as well as shuttlebays, transports of various sizes, numerous
work bees, and fighter launch and recovery bays for its small onboard
complement of Peacemaker fighters.
Despite its role as an institution of higher learning, it would be a
mistake for an aggressor to think that Copernicus is incapable of
defending itself. Its location near Earth would bring the brunt of the
Frontier Guard forces in-system immediately to bear on any attacker,
along with Copernicus' own defensive batteries, her fighters, and - if
needed - the firepower of her training combat scouts and their cadet
crews.
Copernicus Academy is the home port of the oldest ship in the Frontier
Guard fleet, the Polaris.

HFP: How did you become involved with Frontier Guard?

MS: I actually heard about Hidden Frontier Productions in the LA
Times article. As a fan of the Star Trek canon I was understandably
intrigued and, when auditions were announced, I decided to give it a
whirl. That meeting led to roles in ODYSSEY (Achlys) and HELENA
CHRONICLES (Caeleno), which in turn led to FRONTIER GUARD.
HFP: How is your character involved with the storyline?
MS: Major Hemela Strayteb is one of the professors at Copernicus
Academy, apparently a teacher of navigation and a very good one.
Strict but fair and determined to mold her students into the best
cadets they can become. Behind the scenes, though...ah, that's
where things get interesting. What else is she? Watch and find out.
HFP: What can you tell us about your character?
MS: Professor Strayteb is yet another enigma in the complex storyline
of FRONTIER GUARD. She is an experienced teacher with the rank of
Major, but her service record is strangely inconsistent and missing
many important facts. Her background is shrouded in mystery, but
the respect accorded to her by her peers indicates that she is far more
than she appears to be - and they know it. Strong and determined,
with a definite personal view of right and wrong, Strayteb is not
someone to cross. She is fair minded but does not suffer fools gladly
and wow - this lady can hold a grudge. She controls her anger well,
but is not of the "forgive and forget" school of philosophy.
HFP: Where would you like to see your character taken?
MS: I would like more to gradually be revealed about her military
past and special skills. I would also love to see the complicated
history between all of the veteran characters bubble to the surface as
they deal with the current day's threats and the mysteries of the Ark.
What exactly happened between Warrick and Strayteb that makes
their dealings so (to put it mildly) volatile? How did Strayteb come to
teach at the Academy and why? Her long friendship and apparent
respect for the eccentric Professor Kellogg would be another aspect
of the storyline that would be fun to pursue.
HFP: Can you give us some information about your characters past.
MS: I believe that she was quite the intense, badass soldier in her day
who, despite her combat years and injuries, is still quite capable of
killing with cool efficiency when necessary. Beyond that, let's leave
the lady wrapped in mystery and discover her gradually
HFP: How do you prepare for playing Hamela Strayteb?
MS: I channel my anger, for a start. She's got a serious edge and
strong sense of purpose that commands my respect - this is not
someone to take lightly on any level.

On a practical note, she evolved as her

makeup was created and the wig sealed the
deal. The moment I found that wonderful
wig and added the white streak I started to
come to terms with how Strayteb saw
herself. Sometimes a simple discovery like
that can make a character "gel" on a
visceral level. The same with the gloves.
There's something about those gloves...

HFP: Is there anything else you can tell us?

MS: Keep watching. There are so many

levels to explore as this storyline unfolds
around some very powerful characters who
all have their agendas, some secret - others
less so. Take nothing at face value. Connor
is not the only one with a lot at stake in this
extremely high-risk chess game where the
pieces are everything from individuals to
entire species. Enjoy the journey!

FGS Gallant
Class; Zodiac Class
Combat Scout

The duty of a Combat Scout in the Frontier Guard is primarily

reconnaissance and patrol functions, as such these ships are one
of the lightest and smallest ships of the line in the Guard
inventory. Many commanding officers in the Frontier Guard
have cut their teeth on a Combat Scout, and their versatility is
one reason why these vessels are in such widespread service in
the Guard and are used as primary training vessels for new
cadets.
The Zodiac Class is an integrated platform expressly designed to
fulfil the role of the Combat Scout, with performance and
electronic sensing and countermeasures capabilities greater
than its predecessors. The Gallant, although no longer a top of
line Combat Scout, is the newest class of training vessel assigned
to Copernicus Academy, as its systems are still in wide use in the
Frontier Guard.
As such, the Gallant is considered an Honor Ship, reserved for
the best and brightest of cadets, and is the most desired posting
and dream for many a cadet attending Copernicus Academy.

Cadet Tawn, should he be at the Academy? Not because of his

fathers conviction for treason but because he has researched 97
different good-luck charms that he can carry on his person
without breaking uniform code. Not afraid to make outrageous
requests to satisfy his needs. It appears that Tawn is a sensitive
young man, easily goaded into making comment. Does he have an
inferiority complex because of who his father is and does he feel
the need to stand up to this? He does seem to have convictions
and pride in whom he is! But what about his need to cut the feet
off rabbits because of his posting on Polaris and does it mean that
he suffers from a touch of ego-centricity?

Arrogant, sure of himself and his place in the Universe! He is the son
of a very famous Admiral one that has had a distinguished career.
Gribb has a lot to live up to, and as he says himself in his family
graduating at the very very top, anything less would be a shame
on the Gribb name.
Gribb is an accomplished athlete sure of his ability, grappling,
running diving, rope climbing, swimming and making ALL Kytorian by
the age of 13!
Gribb believes that above all the other cadets and thinks that he will
be able to outdo them all! In his eye excellence is mediocre and that
he says that he is held to a higher standard than others and that he
can achieve it. Although his father is famous and he feels that instead
of being in his fathers shadow as he is now that his father will be
able to retire in his.
Conceited, egocentric and egotistic is he who he thinks he is or does
he just have the biggest ego never mind the big mouth?

Human, Antarian, Rheban and Kytorian this Copernicus Academy

Professor is as diverse in his ethnicity as his claimed lack of
knowledge in lots of subjects! He holds the rank of Colonel in the
Frontier Guard.
Manipulative and easily able to make sure that he tells you nothing
at all with the way he uses words. Kellogg is well versed in literature
and history.
A bit of a charlatan with a well developed sense of humour. Cadets
will have to ensure that they get up early to get one over this
Professor.
What does he teach at the academy? One thing that we can say
about him though is that he does have a nice set of canines!

This cadet is prone to embellishing stories and maybe if you said it

then it may happen. Excited and way over the top was a grappler
and likes sports such as boar hunting. He has joined the academy
with his best and childhood friend Rico Costas and is from Procyon
VII.
Lots of things get him excited, going to the academy, having Kasper
Gribb on his ship. Talks 20 to the dozen Loves the big bang and is yes
you guest it fascinating with armaments and loves blowing things up
and anything that is on fire!.
Fetch seems to think that he is a shy guy, but from all appearances
has a big personality that likes to be at the centre of attention.
Gossip seems to be a thing that he does without realising it and tells
you secrets about everything and everyone!
Dont tell him anything that you dont want others to know!!

From Procyon VII he has joined the guard with his best friend Fetch
Zisser and like him is assigned to the Polaris. He seems to be a
sensitive character with his interests in cooking and music!
Rico was captain of his school grappling team but it seems that he is
more into the arts as he states that he can play 52 instruments
including drums, guitar and the pipes. However can he play them
well?
He loves to cook and seems to know a lot about this field likes to use
flames to cook his food. A trait that he seems to share with his friend
Fetch. Although he says that some of his favourite foods to cook are
things like fire roasted duck, pork flamb and anything that he can
grill! Claims that they are synthetic and that he doesnt eat meat!
Will this sensitive male have the strength of character to make it
through his cadetship?

Sarah Johnson is Connor Blakes biological mother, born on earth in

the 1930s and wife of Martin Johnson. It appears that this woman was
profoundly affected by the disappearance of her young son.
She believes that her husband put her in an institution because he
wanted to protect their son but to protect him against what?
But is she just a women from the 1950s and is her planet of origin
really Earth? There appears to be more to her than can be seen!
Why does she think that her husband allowed their son to be taken by
what she believes were alien abductors?
Who is she?

This man is Connor Blakes biological father and he was born on Earth
in the 1930s and married to Sarah Johnson.

Martin Johnson

Martin put his wife into a mental institution, why? Sarah seems to
think that it was to protect Connor! Why would Connor need to be
protected from her?
It seems that he does not have the same opinions as his wife and does
not believe or does not admit that aliens took his son! He believes
that he will find him by using the traditional methods of Earth of the
era.
Does Martin know more about his wife that he lets on or is he just a
man of his time?

Jennifer Poulson

Investigative reporter with the Public Relations Corp of the Frontier

Guard and not afraid to ask questions!
Jennifer seems to think that if you ask it they will answer it! Not
afraid to steam ahead even if the interviewee does not want to
answer the question. Has more gall than most!
Jennifer believes that if it happened then everyone has the right to
know about it. Not afraid to ask questions of even more senior
officers she appears to forget that there is a chain of command.
Jennifer though seems to have a little lack of patience because if the
interview does not go the way she wants it too she just moves on!!

Bringing Star Trek: Grissoms first audio episode

to life was a task of its own. The plot from the
original prose had to be condensed to a working
60 minutes script, and a huge number of
characters had to be taken care of. All main story
arcs had to be set up, and in big parts it was also
about general introduction. A difficulty with
presenting a Star Trek story in audio format was to
let the audience always know and imagine where
the scenes are taking place. There is a scene in the
first episode that starts in Grissoms transporter
room, takes the listener through a corridor into a
turbolift, only to end up on the bridge, where the
next best thing is an intercut dialogue between
the Captain and another crewmember on a
Starbase. It was an experiment none of us knew if
it was going to work, but it did.
The production was also lucky to have immensely
talented voice actors who did a great job. With an
international cast like this, everyone had to record
his/her lines separately, which was also an
experiment. But thanks to such good
performances and an above average recording
quality delivered by everyone, there was no single
scene that had to end up on the cutting room
floor. We requested more than one take of every
line of dialogue, so there was tons of material to
choose from, and therefore always a good take to
fit in.
The sound design for Grissom was another very
unique task. In terms of known Trek sounds, the
show had to be TOS related, but due to the fact
its set between Star Trek II and III, it had also to
be movie era. It allowed lots of additional sounds
to be taken from various affordable FX sound
libraries, as long as they were somewhat
compatible to canon Trek. Every beep,

door chime or comm signal had to be chosen carefully

to create a familiar and believable setting for the
listener.
Once the rough cut of the episode was complete, it had
to be scored. Sean Teeling s wish for the show s
main tunes was a piece, or a melody, which was
somewhat reminiscent to Ilia s Theme from Star
Trek: The Motion Picture. The task was not to recycle
known Trek music, so an original Grissom Theme was
composed which ultimately ended up as piece for the
first preview. For the episode, it had to be
deconstructed into its motives, harmonies and musical
lines, which all became the ground base for all the
different settings and characters. Given the fact the
episode contains quite a lot of music, there are always
elements of this single theme piece lurking behind
every spoken line.
All in all, it was a lucky combination, and episode 1
shows that all elements of the production came
together more than nicely. With episode 2 being in
postproduction, we try to keep the style as introduced
in the pilot, and use every potential we can see, be it
the characters, the actors who voice them, as well as
the settings, sound design and music. Working on this
show has been a great experience so far, and we all try
hard to get out the best of it.

On a cold winter night in Britain, with snow

falling outside the window there is an interview
taking place. This is a special interview for me
because it is the first phone interview I have ever
done.
The interview in question is with Star Trek
Grissom creator and executive producer Sean
Paul Teeling, once we finally established a
connection and can actually talk we are both in a
cheerful mood.
Staring the interview off I asked Sean Paul when
did he first become interested in Star Trek? I
am the youngest of 5 children by 9 years he
answers so I sort of watched it from behind the
armchair in the 70s he continues.I then got
the Palitoy or was it Mego Enterprise, and a
Klingon Battle cruiser for my 7th birthday, and a
Trekkie was born he then adds that his older
brothers bought him all the Mego Dolls, and his
sis bought me at which point he coughed..
Uhura, he also states that he still has them all in
mint condition.

I then continued the interview by asking him when

he chose to produce his own series and why? He
answers this by complementing to of the giants of
Star Trek fan films Rob Caves and Nick Cook by
stating that he was inspired by them and especially
Intrepid because if its locality to Ireland. He also
says that he discovered the world of fan trek via
Hidden Frontier Productions, which he loved, even
though he is a bigger TOS fan. I then went on to
ask why he chose Grissom for his series, to which
he states rather interestingly that he is a huge fan
of Titanic and saw a commonalities between the
two ships. Sean Paul also mentions that he is a
huge continuity buff and that he likes the idea of
having a series that is In Sync with Star Trek III The
Search for Spock which gives it a ultimate
continuity with Grissom. I also asked Sean Paul if
other eras were looked at before he settled on
Star Trek Grissom. To which he answered that The
Wrath of Khan was his favourite movie and that he
also loved the Maritime feel that the movie had
and wanted to replicate that into a fan film. I
mentioned to him that some of the characters
were already established in Star Trek 3 and I asked
him how he went about creating the characters
that would not only fit well but almost seamlessly
into the group. He answered that he wanted Irish
Characters from the start, which were included
with the Irish nurse Murphy, he also states that
the listeners should be warned that none of the
characters are safe from being killed, especially as
two were killed in the first episode. Sean Paul also
wanted to illustrate that the 23rd Century is a
dangerous place and he has illustrated that within
the build of the characters within the series.
Sean Paul mentioned that the series is recorded in
the Cauldron, located in Dublin, but also stated
that they had no experience in the Sci Fi genre, at
which point he contacted Rob Caves of Hidden
Frontier for advice and help. He also states that
Bodo Hartwig helps out a great deal with not only
being the Composer of the music but also is a
bouncing board for ideas for the series.
I asked Sean Paul if he knew how long the series
was going to run, to which he answered that the
series is going to run for 12 prose and an epilogue
and 6 audio episodes at a release rate of 2 per
year, which he states that they are after quality
and not quantity. Finally I asked Sean Paul what
else he could tell us about the series to which he
answered that Nick Cook will feature in episode 4
playing Cyrano Jones, a character that featured in
The Original Series. Apart from that he says that
viewers should keep listening for some guest stars,
that they will recognise.

TCM Staff

EDITOR
RICHARD MILES

ASSISTANT EDITORS
HEATHER ASHLEIGH AND ALEX MATTHEWS

HEAD WRITERS
GERRI DONALDSON, ALEX MATTHEWS, RICHARD MILES AND EUGENIA STOYPRA

WRITERS
HEATHER ASHLEIGH; JENNIFER COLE; GERRI DONALDSON; JOSH EDELGLASS; DANNY LAVENY; GUSTAVO LEAO; ALEX MATTHEWS; RICHARD MILES; EUGENIA
STOYPRA; SEAN-PAUL TEELING and JOHN WHITING.

GRAPHICS ARTIST:
RICHARD MILES

CREATIVE CONSULTANTS
MICHAEL HUDSON AND RICK PIKE

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
RICK PIKE AND RICHARD MILES

WEBSITE STAFF
RICHARD MILES

TREKKIE CENTRAL WEBSITE

WEBSITE STAFF
LEE GARTELL AND RICHARD MILES

HIDDEN FRONTIER PRODUCTIONS MAGAZINE

PUBLISHERS
ROB CAVES AND RICHARD MILES

MANAGING EDITOR
ROB CAVES

EDITOR
RICHARD MILES

ASSISTANT EDITORS
HEATHER ASHLEIGH AND ALEX MATTHEWS

HEAD WRITERS
RICHARD MILES, GERRI DONALDSON AND EUGENIA STOYPRA

WRITERS
RICHARD MILES, ALEX MATTHEWS, BRIAN CHILDERS, GERRI DONALSON AND EUGENIA STOYPRA

GRAPHICS ARTISTS
RICHARD MILES AND LEWIS CRANCHER

WEBSITE STAFF
RICHARD MILES

COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
RICK PIKE, ROB CAVES AND RICHARD MILES

LA LIASON
Rob Caves