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[FltAdml. Wolf]

What we need is a quick-reference graphic that we can use in the "prospective members" area of our website, to show potential members, at a glance, that we are part of the "Prime" timeline for Trek. This would be the one that includes events from ENT, TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, Trek movies, and then also includes ONLY the "Prime Universe" events from the newest Star Trek movie (i.e.- Romulus destroyed, Ambassador Spock is lost).

Ideally, this image would be of a similar quality to this one used by Star Trek online. However, ours would obviously NOT include the Klingon/Federation alliance dissolution and "Events of Star Trek Online".

Can you help? Do you have art skills? Post here!

[Alleran Tan]

What we need is a quick-reference graphic that we can use in the "prospective members" area of our website, to show potential members, at a glance, that we are part of the "Prime" timeline for Trek. This would be the one that includes events from ENT, TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, Trek movies, and then also includes ONLY the "Prime Universe" events from the newest Star Trek movie (i.e.- Romulus destroyed, Ambassador Spock is lost).

Ideally, this image would be of a similar quality to this one used by Star Trek online. However, ours would obviously NOT include the Klingon/Federation alliance dissolution and "Events of Star Trek Online".

Can you help? Do you have art skills? Post here!

Something like this? I made it in a hurry since I figure you'd have a bunch of changes (more/less/different info, etc)...

[FltAdml. Wolf]

Wow, that's great! I think we're definitely very close to what we would need. A few suggestions, if I may?

1. Don't highlight Nero's journey -- instead, highlight the Prime Timeline events. That will make it clearer that we don't sim the Star Trek movie events.

2. Is it possible to bring down the size to about half of what it is now? At 875px wide, I can fit it onto a page on the new site.

3. Is it possible to work in "Romulus is destroyed" with, or instead of, the "Hobus star explodes" text? I realize that the Hobus text is technically clearer, because there may be other effects of that event, but I think most people will recognize, at a glance, what "Romulus is destroyed" means.

The two Enterprises look great!

[Tanjar-Ongra]

Sweet graphics, mate.

[Alleran Tan]

Sorry about the delay- I was monitoring this thread by recent changes and I think I accidently clicked 'view new content' once too many times.

I'll have it fixed this weekend!

[FltAdml. Wolf]

*Bump*

[Alleran Tan]

*Bump*

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I'm sorry boss! It got buried in a pile of other stuff- I'll have it fixed today!

[Arnav Ziya]

What we need is a quick-reference graphic that we can use in the "prospective members" area of our website, to show potential members, at a glance, that we are part of the "Prime" timeline for Trek. This would be the one that includes events from ENT, TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, Trek movies, and then also includes ONLY the "Prime Universe" events from the newest Star Trek movie (i.e.- Romulus destroyed, Ambassador Spock is lost).

Ideally, this image would be of a similar quality to this one used by Star Trek online. However, ours would obviously NOT include the Klingon/Federation alliance dissolution and "Events of Star Trek Online".

Can you help? Do you have art skills? Post here!

Something like this? I made it in a hurry since I figure you'd have a bunch of changes (more/less/different info, etc)...

This is a gorgeous graphic! I especially like how it isn't overly cluttered with dates and the unnecessary items (although, it would be cool to see all of the movies reflected on here, too); the launching of each duty station is sufficient enough, right?!

[kvdbreem]

What we need is a quick-reference graphic that we can use in the "prospective members" area of our website, to show potential members, at a glance, that we are part of the "Prime" timeline for Trek. This would be the one that includes events from ENT, TOS, TNG, DS9, VOY, Trek movies, and then also includes ONLY the "Prime Universe" events from the newest Star Trek movie (i.e.- Romulus destroyed, Ambassador Spock is lost).

Ideally, this image would be of a similar quality to this one used by Star Trek online. However, ours would obviously NOT include the Klingon/Federation alliance dissolution and "Events of Star Trek Online".

Can you help? Do you have art skills? Post here!

Something like this? I made it in a hurry since I figure you'd have a bunch of changes (more/less/different info, etc)...

This is a gorgeous graphic! I especially like how it isn't overly cluttered with dates and the unnecessary items (although, it would be cool to see all of the movies reflected on here, too); the launching of each duty station is sufficient enough, right?!

Just skimmed this thread so smite me if someone already mentioned this, but you might want to include the Dominion War as well, Aleran. It was probably the most important period in recent Federation history aside from the latest event with the Hobus star.

[Alleran Tan]

Just skimmed this thread so smite me if someone already mentioned this, but you might want to include the Dominion War as well, Aleran. It was probably the most important period in recent Federation history aside from the latest event with the Hobus star.

Good point- I'll include that one!

[Alleran Tan]

Okay! Here's the new version.

- 875px wide as ordered.
- Many minor fixes. A new font which I think is a lot more readable, especially at the now reduced size.
- Stretched out the prime timeline a bit. Less wasted space.
- Removed the 'black/white' for the alternate timeline ('cept for the big text) because with the reduced size it was impossible to read.
- Generally moved things around a bit.
- Added the Gorn conflict (hey, why not? It's my current Research Project! Add more stuff HERE: http://www.wiki.star...onflict_of_2383)
- Added the Dominion War.
- Hobus Explodes -> Romulus Destroyed
- "We are here" made clearer.
- Alternate timeline/Nero's Journey decreased brightness.
- Faded out the prime timeline at the end...

Any and all further suggestions welcome! Let's make it good!

[Julia Agrippina]

That's awesome! Only comment I have is with Nero's Journey smack bang in the middle of the graphic, and we're not about that (I don't think). Brilliant work, well done.

[FltAdml. Wolf]

Argh, about 50 px too wide

[Alleran Tan]

I'll work on this a bit more tonight.

[FltAdml. Wolf]

While you're at it, why not lower the transparency on the text for the prime timeline? Each of the events could be highlighted a little more to make them stand out.

[Alleran Tan]

Will do!

[Alleran Tan]

Sorry, had to triage this till tomorrow afternoon. I'll do it tho'!

[Alleran Tan]

Sorry, had to triage this till tomorrow afternoon. I'll do it tho'!

... *cough*

I haven't forgotten about this!

[FltAdml. Wolf]

So, 842px ended up being the size that worked

Here it is: http://www.starbase1...fleet-timeline/

We can always switch out the graphic for any new versions. Once we have a good time-line on the wiki, I can link to that, as well!