Memory Alpha is a free Star Trek reference website that is being written collaboratively by the readers. Our goal is to become the largest, most reliable, and most up-to-date encyclopedia about everything related to the Star Trek universe.
Memory Alpha is a WikiWiki, meaning that any fan may edit any article by clicking on the edit this page link that appears in every wiki article that is not designated as a protected page. This makes it very easy for any fan to share their knowledge and insight of the Star Trek universe and add to the collected information available.
The project was started in November 2003, by Harry Doddema and Dan Carlson. It was inspired by Wikipedia, a free, open source encyclopedia, and by the interest of many Star Trek fans in a website that provides timely and useful reference information on the Star Trek universe. There are 57,147 articles that are being worked on.
All of the site's content is covered by a Creative Commons License. Contributions remain the property of their creators, while the copyleft licensing ensures that the content will always remain freely distributable and reproducible. See the copyright statement for more information. "Star Trek" and related names are registered trademarks of Paramount Pictures. This site is intended solely for non-profit purposes. No copyright infringement is intended.
- Warning: Memory Alpha contains spoilers! For any television episode that has aired in its nationwide timeslot in the United States, that material is considered fair game for inclusion in articles. See our Spoiler Policy for more information.
More about Memory Alpha
- Memory Alpha, an article about this project's namesake.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Announcements
- History of Memory Alpha
Exploring Memory Alpha
- Recent changes, see articles that are being worked on right now.
- All pages listed by title.
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- New articles
- Popular articles
Contributing to Memory Alpha
- Memory Alpha: Introduction, a starting point for new contributors.
- Policies and guidelines for contributors
- Help pages, help on editing articles and more.
- Memory Alpha message board, a forum to ask questions not answered in the FAQs or help pages.
- Contact information for questions, copyright issues, and bug reports.
About WikiWikis in general
For many people, the idea of a wiki might be a frightening and incredible concept. Take a few minutes to read some (or all!) of the links below, and get a better perspective on how a wiki is managed.
- Wikipedia: About
- Why Wikipedia is so great
- Why Wikipedia is not so great
- Wikipedia: Replies to common objections, a collection of counter arguments for common objections to the Wikipedia and wiki concept.
- WhyWikiWorks, a discussion about the wiki concept at the original WikiWikiWeb
- WhyWikiWorksNot, a discussion about the problems with the wiki concept at the original WikiWikiWeb
Partner Sites
- The Gigantic Collection of Star Trek Minutiae, an extensive site devoted to the details of Star Trek'. History, reference, humor, opinion, and much more!
- Titan Fleet Yards, a Star Trek fan website with fan-designed ships, an extensive Federation members list and articles on technology, technobabble and many other things.
- Ex Astris Scientia, a huge and competent Star Trek database and commentary. Includes a Treknology encyclopedia, canon starship list, starship size charts, fan-made starships, inconsistencies, time travel, galleries, fun, and Trek links.
- Subspace Comms Network, a message board community dedicated to the discussion of the Star Trek universe, and host to several fan projects.
- TrekMania, an all-around Trek site with special focus on starships. Features a massive collection of 3D designs and media files.
- Federation Starship Datalink, a site with extensive information on Federation and alien ships, and a special section on concept art.
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