Podcast appearances and mentions of thomas baddeley

100 Things We Love About Star Trek. This week we reach a milestone: our 100th show! To help us celebrate the occasion we've gathered members of the Trek.fm crew from all around the globe for a double-length feature. In this episode of The Ready Room we forego our usual format as Matthew Rushing, Charlynn Schmiedt, Drew Stewart, Lorrie Sears, Thomas Baddeley, Max Hegel, Daniel Proulx, Mariel Keeran, and Matt Miller join us for an informal chat about a hundred things we love about Star Trek. In an abbreviated news segment we hear from one of our most devoted listeners and check in on Star Trek: The Exhibition as it kicks off in San Diego. We also look at some very limited autographed collectibles from Amazon and Celebrity Authentics signed by William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Zachary Quinto.

Battle Lines. Kai Opaka’s stint on DS9 was sadly shorted-lived, paving the way for the beloved Kai Winn to grace our screens. In this episode of Trek News and Views Colin is joined by Michael Clark, Adam Howse, and Thomas Baddeley to discuss the episode that marked Opaka’s farewall, “Battle Lines.” With a scoop of Kira’s temper, a dash of O’Brien’s observant nature, and a sprinkle of Doctor Who—yes, Doctor Who—we take you through one of DS9’s early episodes.

Brigadier General Ships. In this episode of Deck Eight, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, and Shervin Sabeghi welcome back Admiral Aaron and recap some of the latest Star Trek Online news. Shervin and Aaron share their thoughts on the Ambassador ship and mission… and Q’s party, too. We also cover patch notes and the Brigadier General ships for Klingons, and in the Foundry Review Aaron and Shervin review Woody Valley’s “The Floods at Home.”

Romulan Speculation and Temporal Ambassadors. In this episode of Deck Eight, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, and Shervin Sabeghi recap some of the latest Star Trek Online news including the STO Third Birthday Mission, the Temporal Ambassador Mission, the reveal of what Denise Crosby was doing in the studio recently, and speculate on a tantalising Friday Screenshot featuring Romulan wings. We also look at the third Embassy Featured Project, the January 2013 State of the Game report, stats on the third-anniversary ships, and an incredible infographic that sheds light on the real numbers behind STO. 

Dominion Lock Boxes and Q&A. In this episode of Deck Eight, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Kate Walsh recap some of the latest Star Trek Online news including the arrival of Dominion Lock Boxes and the Friday Screenshot, which teases STO’s third anniversary. After an extensive rundown of the new Lock Boxes, Kate presents another Q&A session to help those venturing into the STO universe for the first time. 

STO and the Dominion for Newbies. In this episode of Deck Eight, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, and Shervin Sabeghi recap some of the latest Star Trek Online news including UGC Prepaid Cards and bonus Zen, the end of temporal lock boxes, and an extended sitdown between Brandon “BranFlakes” Felczer and Denise Crosby about her secret STO project at the STO studios. Admiral Aaron is on leave this week, so in place of our normal Foundry review the crew is joined by STO newbie Kate Walsh for a Q&A. Kate sits on Tom’s big chair to learn her way around. 

Ambassadorial Speculation. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron recap January’s edition of Ask Cryptic, speculate on the Ambassador Class Friday screenshot and Denise Crosby’s visit to the STO studios, and review recent patch notes. Plus, in their Foundry review, Shervin and Aaron explore Bazag’s “The Honour of Profit.” 

Breen Ships and Tactics. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron return from the holidays to bring you the latest news including STO’s Free MMORPG of the Year win and winter costume sale. Shervin and Aaron explore Rogue Enterprise’s “Cause and Effect” in their Foundry review, and the crew break into a general discussion about Breen ships and tactics. 

Starships for Commanders. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron, take you through the latest STO news including the an about-face by Perfect World regarding Investigate Officer Reports, and Shervin and Aaron explore Wilv’s “Life Is But a Dream” in their Foundry review—with the help of an extended crew. Plus, Tom takes you through starships for Commanders.

Brandon “BranFlakes” Felczer of Perfect World Returns. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron, take you through the latest STO news including the PvP Boot Camp, Friday Screenshot clues, the Master Key sale and promotion, and Shervin and Aaron explore Eurrsk’s “Operation Demon Storm” in their Foundry review. Plus, Perfect World Community Manager Brandon “BranFlakes” Felczer joins us for another extensive Star Trek Online Q&A session. 

Tribbles, Warships, and Winter Wonderland. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron, take you through the latest STO news including the deadline for account linking, a return to Q’s Winter Wonderland, how to get the Breen Chel Grett warship, Embassy Featured Project #2, feature episode reruns, and the Tribble Test Weekend reward. Plus Aaron and Shervin review @alimac30’s Foundry mission, “The Mayns of Balnar Moon,” with an intro by the author himself.

Patches and Ground Combat. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron, take you through the latest STO news including the massive patch update, Starbase Featured Project 11, and holiday greetings from Q. Plus Shervin and Aaron bring you a review and Colin’s Tip Box focuses on ground combat. 

Saturday’s Child, Ground Shields, and the State of Q. In this episode of Deck Eight, our crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron, take you through the latest STO news including the Steam Starter Pack promotion, TOS promo codes, a special fleet project, F2P’s interview with Dan Stahl, and some information about the newly launched Season 7. In this week’s reviews, Aaron and Shervin take on “Saturday’s Child” and “State of Q.” Then in the Tip Box Colin gives you advice on ground shields. 

PvE Improvements and STFs. In this episode of Deck Eight, our extended crew of hosts, Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, Dee Tite, Shervin Sabeghi, and Admiral Aaron, take you through the latest STO news including patch updates, PvE Queue improvements coming in Season 7, The Vault: Ensnared, and an extended chance to grab the Duty Officers promo pack. In this week’s Foundry review, Aaron and Shervin explore “Left to Die,” and then Colin takes you on an in-depth trek through STFs in the Tip Box. 

Deck Eight Renovations. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, and Dee Tite introduce two new members of the show: Admiral Aaron and Shervin Sabeghi. Together the expanded crew will preview changes to the show’s format that will begin next week, and also take you through a wide range of STO news including the Duty Officer Pack Promo, Q’s upcoming winter event, the latest Starbase Feature Project, New Romulus, Morn and Klingon strippers… and even salt vampires! 

New Romulan Zones. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, and Dee Tite take a look at the new Romulan Zones in STO. In addition we delve into a wide range of STO news including the STO Gateway for mobile devices, the Azure Nebula Rescue Event, Ambassador post details, changes to the reward structure, and the reputation system. 

Kirkfats Foundry Mission. In this episode of Deck Eight, co-host Thomas Baddeley is joined by Dee Tite, who is sitting in for Colin this week. In news we cover the current Cryptic-Perfect World linking promotion, the 7th Starbase Featured Project “Where Decisions Are Made,” news on Star Trek London, the 1,000-Day Veteran Award, and the Stitcher Radio Awards. In the feature, Tom takes us through a Foundry mission by Starbase UGC’s Kirkfat aboard his very own ship, the U.S.S. International Sex Symbol… Tristan Riddell. 

Time Ships and Mirror Universe Ships. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley cover the new Temporal Lock Boxes and Lobi ships, Wells Class temporal science vessels, Mobius Class temporal destroyers, the Korath Class Klingon temporal science vessels, Aeon timeships, Rozhenko timeships, and from the Mirror Universe the Krenn Class temporal destroyers. We also look at the the Lobi Crystal Store’s Space Equipment Box, Chroniton Dual Beam Bank, Temporal Disruption Device, Tachyokinetic Converter, and the Time Traveler Jumpsuit.

Trophies. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley cover the latest Starbase interiors, a 15% off sale on Master Keys, and take a detailed look at the special lock box promotion. Then in the feature we’ll take you through the wonderfully shiny world of trophies!

Ground Combat, Part Deux. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley cover the September 2012 edition of “Ask Cryptic,” the recent poll that asked what features you would like to see in Star Trek Online for 2013, and them wrap up our in-depth look at ground combat in STO. 

Ground Combat. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley cover Federation racing uniforms, “History and Movement” in Starbases, a last chance at Tholian lock boxes, and Star Trek Online joining Raptr. Then in the feature they take an in-depth look at ground combat in STO.

Special Accolades. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley look at the recent Zen bonus sale, Klingon Captain ships, TNG uniforms, a special fleet event, and delve into Star Trek Online’s hidden accolades on the Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Undine, and Borg fronts. 

An in-depth look at shields. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley look at the Fleet Week Event and the new Regent Class Assault Cruiser. Then in the feature we go in depth into shields to discuss the various types and how you can leverage them to match your gameplay. 

Brandon W. Felczer, Perfect World. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley look at a special offer on Gold Memberships, a new Account-wide Bank option for Silver STO players, and a rundown of Klingon Command ships. Plus we examine a transcript from Ship Artist Ian “JamJamz” Richards to learn more about the development process for the upcoming Regent Class assault cruiser. Then, in this week’s big feature, we’re joined by Brandon W. Felczer, Community Manager for Perfect World, for an extensive Q&A session about the current state and the future of Star Trek Online.

STO Patch, Starbase Ships, Odyssey and Borta Classes. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley look at the latest Star Trek Online patch, Dan Stahl’s response to rumours of looming trouble for STO, and the different types of new Starbase ships and the colour codes now in use. We also cover the new Odyssey Class (Federation) and the Borta Class (Klingon Empire) flagships, examining the details of each and how you can buy them.

Captain Archer. This week we’re joined by Thomas Baddeley of Deck Eight and Paul Finch of Previously In the Alpha Quadrant for an in-depth discussion of Captain Jonathan Archer. In news we cover Scott Bakula’s and Marina Sirtis’s comments on the longevity of Star Trek, Bruce Greenwood’s movie rumours, and StarTrek.com’s “Favourite Couples” poll.  

STO in Vegas, Ships and EV Suits, The State of Play, Admiral Aaron. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley look at the upcoming Las Vegas con Star Trek Online sessions, Lieutenant Commander ships, new EV suits, Daniel Stahl’s comments on “The State of the Game, fleet missions, and the new “Interior Designer” project that helps you flesh out the inside of your starbases. Plus, Admiral Aaron joins us for an interview about the Weyland Yutani fleet. 

Tholian Lock Boxes, TNG Anniversary Unlocks, Fleet Ship Modules, First Mission. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley go over the new Tholian lock boxes, the special TNG 25th anniversary gifts that Cryptic gave out to players, and the fleet ship modules—which are required to purchase certain fleet ships in both the Klingon Empire and Starfleet factions. In addition, Colin gives tips on selecting your character when first starting the game, explaining the various traits and how they impact your officer. Then Tom takes tactical and Colin heads-up science for a walkthrough of the first mission you’ll set out on after the tutorial aboard the U.S.S. Azure. 

Comparing Plans, Cryptic Goes Zen, Season 6 Details, Tutorial Walkthrough. In this episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins and Thomas Baddeley compare STO’s Gold and Sliver Plans, delve into the official launch of Season 6: Under Siege, and take a look at some Foundry updates. Get an in-depth view of the new fleet advancement system, fleet events, max-level content, and the introduction of the Tholians to the Star Trek Online universe. We also cover the new features and improvements that Cryptic have made to The Foundry, and explain the ins-and-outs of the in-game currency change as Cryptic Points transition to Perfect World’s Zen. Lastly, Tom takes you through the very first tutorial mission in STO—a great chance for new players to get up to speed quickly and even earn that first accolade in half the time it would normally take.

Veteran Rewards, Season 6, Reinforcements Pack. In the inaugural episode of Deck Eight, hosts Colin Higgins, Thomas Baddeley, and Dee Tite take a look at many corners of the Star Trek Online universe. First up we examine the Reinforcements Duty Officer Pack and the new abilities it bestows upon your officers across various disciplines. In a closer look at the upcoming Season 6, we delve into what the focus on Fleet Starbases means to you, as well as how freighters fit into your game plan. We also take a look at the introduction of the Tholians to STO. And as the original Star Trek Online players approach the 900-day mark, we try on some of the exciting rewards that Cryptic has in store for both Federation and Klingon players. Lastly, in our “How-to” segment, Colin provides new players with a primer on selecting that first ship. 

The Andorian Incident. This week we’re joined by Brian Baker from The Lou Trek Show and Thomas Baddeley to discuss the Enterprise episode “The Andorian Incident.” Plus in news we talk about Jonathan Frakes’s comments about early Riker, the latest on the Star Trek film sequel from Chris Pine, and LeVar Burton’s Reading Rainbow app for iPad.