01 Introduction to this faq (Stardates in Star Trek)
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This article is from the Stardates in Star Trek FAQ, by Andrew Main zefram@dcs.warwick.ac.uk with numerous contributions by others.
01 Introduction to this faq (Stardates in Star Trek)
There are a number of conflicting theories concerning the meaning of
stardates. This is primarily because no entirely perfect system is possible.
However stardates are defined, the definition must have changed more than once
during established Trek history.
This FAQ is an attempt to answer once and for all questions concerning the
nature of stardates. The system worked out is as satisfactory as is possible
in these conditions of confusing and conflicting data. Unlike most FAQs, the
sections do not cover completely separate questions; rather, the implied `big
question' has been divided into logical subtopics.
Part II explains why stardates are so confusing, by describing some popular
theories (and why they don't work). Part III follows its own narrative
structure, and presents an investigation into stardates. Part IV describes
the major implications of the system derived in part III. Part V presents a
number of possible objections to the system, and refutes them.
IMPORTANT NOTE: if this version of this text is more than a month old, it may
be out of date. See part VI for information on getting the latest version.
You can contact the author by email at <zefram@fysh.org>.
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