It's too bad they have not completed the story line for this fan produced Star Trek TOS spinoff. It's obviously got a low budget, with minimal sets and just adequate effects. However, I found the premise and characters to be interesting. An eclectic crew is sent by a Federation admiral (who may be acting on his own) taking the Enterprise on a secret mission to negotiate with the secretive inhabitants of a far off planet. What's at stake is a mineral on the planet that could replace dilithium, allowing much faster speeds for warp engines. Most of the action takes place on location on the planet (which appears to be shot in the Mojave Desert), with strange encounters with various people on the planet.
The new crew of the Enterprise does have intriguing characters, two of which have a strong history with the captain - one is like a family member (their fathers were close), the other is resentful of the Captain and his father, and may be acting on the Admiral's orders. The actor playing the Captain makes a strong impression. The other cast members are variable but there are several strong female characters including a half Romulan stranded on the planet who has very useful skills. I would have liked to have seen more of this character and how the story played out!
The new crew of the Enterprise does have intriguing characters, two of which have a strong history with the captain - one is like a family member (their fathers were close), the other is resentful of the Captain and his father, and may be acting on the Admiral's orders. The actor playing the Captain makes a strong impression. The other cast members are variable but there are several strong female characters including a half Romulan stranded on the planet who has very useful skills. I would have liked to have seen more of this character and how the story played out!
