Star Trek: Diplomatic Relations
From Star Trek: Diplomatic Relations Encyclopedia
| STAR TREK FAN AUDIO SHOW | |
| \'\'\'Star Trek: Diplomatic Relations\'\'\' | |
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| \'\'\'Writers\'\'\' | Alex Matthews |
| \'\'\'Format\'\'\' | MP3 |
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Background Information
\'\'Star Trek: Diplomatic Relations\'\' is the brain child of Alex Matthews, a long-time Star Trek fan who, after watching the entire run of \'\'Hidden Frontier\'\', listening to all the \'\'Section 31\'\' audio-episodes, and joining the cast of \'\'Star Trek: Intrepid\'\' as Lieutenant Keran Azhan, finally decided to have a go at some of his own ideas.
Feeling that setting a show on another ship had already been done, and wanting to do something different, he decided to set the show from the perspective of a group of main characters completely outside of the structure of Starfleet. Choosing the Diplomatic Corps made sense since it meant they were still trained professionals who would interact with Starfleet on a regular level, but not be part of it. The represent the interests of the entire Federation, not just the scientific and militaristic sides Starfleet does.
The idea was inspired by the Sidney Sheldon novel, \"Windmill Of The Gods\" which depicts a middle-aged woman finding herself appointed as the US Ambassador to Romania, behind the Iron Curtain. Although the novel rotated more around the relationships and such of the characters more then their jobs, it was enough of a glimpse that Alex had the idea to fit into the world of Star Trek.
After discovering the world of fan-films and fan-audio, Alex decided that this idea might work outside of simply writing it, and began work on turning it into an audio show. Thanks to invaluable support from the people at Darker Projects, Areakt Productions and Intrepid Productions (whose forum served as an initial launching pad for the project), the idea soon became real. Deciding to capitalise on the relationships formed through the forums of these sites, instead of auditioning people, Alex head-hunted instead, asking people to lend their voices to the characters he felt they would be best suited for. After this, he then opened up auditions to fit in those who had read the brief character blurbs and wanted a stab at a particular character.
\"Diplomatic Relations\" would not have been possible without the help of Michael Hudson, who stepped in as a friendly ear, before taking on many post-production responsibilities himself, while Alex focused on producing and directing, when not working out the various arcs and twists that the first season will contain. It was also Michael who was able to procur many of the various sound effects and foley effects that are contained in the show as well.
Central Characters
The series currently features the Federation and Starfleet personnel assigned to the Federation world of Tahn\'Los, and their interactions with the people of the planet, including several members of the High Curia, the ruling body of Tahn\'Los.
Main Characters
- \'\'\'Ambassador Jessica Kingsley, Head of Mission\'\'\' (voiced by Barbara Puder)
- \'\'\'Ambassador Sovik, Deputy Chief of Mission\'\'\' (voiced by Karl Puder)
- \'\'\'First Representative Rrin\'Se Es\'Laan\'\'\' (voiced by Holly Bednar)
- \'\'\'Second Representative Kree\'Ho Te\'Maat\'\'\'(voiced by Mike Skurr)
Supporting Characters
- \'\'\'The Princess Regent, Mey\'Lii of the Royal Blood\'\'\' (voiced by Heather Ashleigh)
- \'\'\'Archduke Vren\'Ka Li\'Prit, Government Liaison Officer\'\'\' (voiced by David Robertson)
- \'\'\'Captain Dalonis Tohre, JAG Officer, Sector 438\'\'\' (voiced by Andrew Foster)
- \'\'\'Sub Minister Jiin\'La Si\'Taan\'\'\' (voiced by Betty Skurr)
- \'\'\'First Secretary Ursula Kellin, Science Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by Sharon Savene)
- \'\'\'First Secretary Dr. Philip Gregson, Health Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by Nick Beckwith)
- \'\'\'Minister Yiela Norien, Political Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by Jennifer Cole)
- \'\'\'Commander Sa\'ad Al-Zaid, Starfleet Liaison and Defense Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by Glenn Smith)
- \'\'\'Lieutenant Keran Azhan, Behavioural Science and Linguistics expert\'\'\' (voiced by Alex Matthews)
Guest Characters
- \'\'\'First Secretary Lyta Brennen, Agricultural Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by Lauren Davies)
- \'\'\'First Secretary Nevichikal th\'Dren, Public Affairs Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by S R Ellis)
- \'\'\'Lieutenant Andrew Alexander, Senior Administrative Assistant\'\'\' (voiced by Lee Andrew)
- \'\'\'Minister Avren Osen, Economic and Commerce Attaché\'\'\' (voiced by Michael Hudson)
- \'\'\'Rear-Admiral Jason Stocker\'\'\' (voiced by Roy McPhail)
- \'\'\'Seth Kingsley\'\'\' (voiced by Christopher Reading)
- \'\'\'Megan Kingsley\'\'\' (voiced by Heather Ashleigh)
See also
External links
Official websites
