PACIFIC 201 (A Star Trek Fan Production) Part 2

The year is 2200. Follow the starship Pacific on a mission outside Federation space. Here, a mysterious anomaly catches the crew off-guard and sparks a deadly controversy.
Five years in the making, "Pacific 201: A Star Trek Fan Production, Part 2" is finally complete!
Watch Part 1 here:
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[@KentonBenfield]

This right here is proof, despite some claims to the contrary, that the Star Trek universe still has a lot to offer those who have the creative courage to explore its many frontiers and report home with those findings, in the form of productions like Pacific 201. It is my hope that, one day, when Star Trek experiences a true revival of canon productions that these fan passion projects will form a rich set of references and inspiration.

[@williamozier918]

I actually have alot of hope for fan movies becoming of high enough quality to essentially becoe a legitimate piece of entertainment.

[@JoeCannon1]

William it already is if you ask me 🙂

[@Knightfall182]

Nah. It's already ruined. To quote this weeks Discovery episode, "it's made of our Shit"

[@RichardTLDR]

What a beautiful sentiment. I would hope so too.

[@knoahbody69]

@@Knightfall182 Everything we are...was shit at some point.

[@editingsecrets]

"Anybody need a hand?" is now one of the greatest film lines of all time.

[@marshallclowers1242]

There were a lot of things horrible about the year 2020. The USS Pacific and her crew wasn't one of them. Well done.

[@DMSProduktions]

Umm thats 2200! ;o)

[@JoeCannon1]

Ditto that 🙂

[@raniolvespanssenlafayett6762]

@Marshall That I call luckie blind faith or God willingness

[@DMSProduktions]

@@raniolvespanssenlafayett6762 Luckie?

[@michaelgiertz-rath7994]

Yes, Sir. Good ol' Trek. We need more of that for a bit more optimism.

[@JosephDickson]

This is closer to hard Sci-Fi than I expected it would be. Bravo.

[@chuckintexas]

At BEST maybe "firm", but yeah, better than most .

[@kellyrayburn4093]

@@chuckintexas I would agree with the term "firm science fiction" for the simple reason that they have a FTL drive. Absent that, it *is* hard science fiction.

[@TheBrewjo]

When the command was given to turnaround the Velocity, I was expecting a traditional, long slow yaw. Nope, inertial dampening online. We're pitching and rolling this girl with thrust vectoring like a Starfury!!

[@k1productions87]

Reminded me more of a Colonial Viper

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

It was awesome

[@xymaryai8283]

bank and yank baby!

[@MechanicalGizmo]

I loved the refit Pacific/Integrity Class at the end there! This was beyond any Star Trek fan production that I’ve ever seen!

[@rolandogamez]

No space battles, no lens flare? What kinda Trek is this? Just kidding! The writing and production is excellent and the story is true to what Star Trek and Starfleet is all about. Thank You Mr Henry!

[@macguffinmuffin1156]

But there is mutiny and phaser fire. So it is clearly Trek.

[@k1productions87]

Yeah, it leaned a bit too heavily on the internal conflict aspect for my taste. Which is quite frankly the easier way out than a well-constructed space battle.

[@lillyanneserrelio2187]

@@k1productions87 Yeah. With all that talk talk it almost felt like a Voyager episode written by Brannon Braga. Ever notice how Voyager lacked any semblance of physical combat choreography? It was outside Braga's skill set. Imagine a Star Trek episode made by John Wu or the people who made John Wick... It's about time we see some Romulan kung fu or Vulcan death grips... 😜

[@k1productions87]

​@@lillyanneserrelio2187 Heh, book a Trek episode like a Wrestling card. Romulan vs. Vulcan Cardassian vs. Tzenkethi Klingon vs. Xindi Reptilian Ferengi vs. Pakled and your double main event: Kirk vs. Sisko (since he exists out of time) Heavyweight Caitian vs. Gorn

[@LazarusRemains]

To be fair Bad Robot Trek doesn't have any traditional Star Trek space battles either, just things getting unilaterally blown up by contrivance, crashing, or firing weapons at swarms of featureless targets.

[@scotthawkins8707]

At 61 I have watched Star-Trek, then the Movies, and Next Generation, and Deep Space Nine. This is AS GOOD AS IT GETS.! Thank You. Parts 1-2 only want me wishing for Parts 3-9. Awesome job.! aloha

[@katsheetz]

ditto

[@Knife_Collector]

Sc-Fi, drama, and the hope of a lost race,, wonderful.

[@apache-0verkill]

I like how Velocity comes about to a new course. We never get to see true RCS maneuvers like that in Trek.

[@sigmacademy]

Didn't Voyager have that to some degree? ;) :P

[@mz00956]

@@sigmacademy yeah but not to that extent. And it would look so much cooler with it

[@compmanio36]

@@sigmacademy Voyager and late DS9 was when the CGI was getting good enough to show maneuvers like that. Models just don't work that way which is why most of the Trek world shows very 2D, ocean going style ship maneuvers.

[@mikec1341]

Beautiful. This is what attracted me to Star Trek when I was nine years old. Not the kill everything space battles, not heavy CGI, but good writing and story-telling. I wish I had found this sooner. Thank you. Thanks for giving 2022 a good send-off.

[@JosephWiess]

This is the star trek that we've been wanting since enterprise. Well done Mr Henry and crew, well done indeed. Please give us more.

[@shawntipton7398]

Actually many fans do not consider Enterprise as canon and truth be told all the major criticisms about it are kind of true, for one the Enterprise is far too advanced for the ST universe period, ST lore implies that after the Eugenic Wars and Nuclear war of the 20th and 21st centuries with the troubles beginning circa 2015 or so, the 22nd century had to slowly relearn alot of technologies and thus the early federation lacked transporters, subspace etc, phasers, advanced computers until just prior to the 23rd century, hence the original TOS Enterprise being very primitive to modern eyes. and Enterprise as a show became a generic planet of the week show, that showed little in the way of competence or good writing.

[@thechroniclegamer4285]

@@shawntipton7398they’ve established the incorrect timing of the eugenics wars as a scripting mistake

[@Josh_Fredman]

"World War III: Collected Poems" is a haunting book title if I've ever heard one.

[@macguffinmuffin1156]

Well, it also shows that humanity survived and had not even lost it's ability to write poems.

[@MD-tv5fp]

I wonder if that book is a reference to Wilfred Owen, who was famous for writing WW1 poetry, and for being killed a week before the 1918 Armistice. My grandfather fought alongside him.

[@ChristinaMoore79]

Like the first part, this second half is incredibly well done. The sets, costumes, acting, camera work. Incredible. I really hope we see more from the Pacific 201 creative team.

[@TobascoBeans]

Anybody else absolutely in love with the purpose-driven design of the Velocity?

[@petermcateer1354]

This was better than any number of episodes of Discovery.

[@lillyanneserrelio2187]

You kidding? This fan film was better than all of Captain Quantum Leap's star trek Enterprise. Perhaps if Enterprise survived another season as it was just getting good in the last season but this single fan made episode > Entire Enterprise series and, Dare I say better than Voyager too? Blame it on Voyager's writer... Too much Braga and not enough saga 😲😀

[@thurin84]

"RISK, is our business!" brilliant.

[@ussatlas]

I like the unique approach to show the early days of UESPA / Starfleet. The production design is awesome and feels "realistic". Some actors seem a little bit too young (Vandre, Rader, and others) but that's OK. The CGI is absolutely fantastic! In total Pacific 201 is a great fan film and it was worth waiting for. Thanks a lot to the whole cast and crew. On behalf of the crew of the USS Atlas I wish a Happy New Year 2021 and all the best for the future. Keep on trekking.

[@sigmacademy]

I'd actually say having young officers and crew actually adds to the authenticity, since this is Starfleet in its early days. The young actors are more symbolic that way, as in Starfleet not yet knowing what dangers and challenges the quadrant still holds for them, and a lot of the crews still having to "grow up quickly" to the possibilities and the hazards of space. Looking forward to a third episode. :)

[@DEP717]

@@sigmacademy True this, and on the average U.S. Navy ship (Or U.K. Royal Navy ship, or insert Navy of your choice) there are a fair number of crew members in the 17 - 25 range. Including younger officers in the 23-30 range.

[@sgt_s4und3r54]

Another thing not mentioned from the 2 previous comments is that they came out of a war. Young volunteers are gonna fill your ranks. Its actually on the real that they are all so young.

[@Stewie533]

Thank you so much. THIS is what Star Trek is all about. Characters well done and believable, FX well done and a story that really follows the Star Trek legacy. No need for flashy visuals and over the top combat. Just the right amount of damage being done to suit the story in stead of trying to extract an empty emotional response like you get from modern Star Trek. Plus it's from an era that is so rarely explored. I wish CBS would just dump the license and budget on you guys in stead. Thank you, I missed content like this.

[@robertcampbell6349]

Very well done. I can't help believe this effort was hamstrung by the Draconian Fan Film Guidelines. This could have been an awesome feature film length movie.

[@Labgorilla]

What are the draconian guidelines? Is it an issue of length?

[@taestott]

@@Labgorilla yes. Something like 2 parts total, 15 mins each

[@leefruits7241]

Pacific 201 is one of the best fan productions I've ever seen. The story line is strong. The characters have depth, and they show growth. Effects are great. I look forward to seeing future productions. And of course, best to you all in the new year. :)

[@sigmacademy]

I also love that scene of quiet contemplation of the acting captain, where she is lost in her thoughts and the losses she suffered weighs on her soul - I truly wish we can see more of the character and the actress playing her, because I love the portrayal and performance, and would like to see how her character grows further into a confident and experienced Starfleet officer (and the journey she has in becoming so). And I can say that of everyone I saw on screen, including both bridge crews. Also, the scene where they are sitting outside talking about what was discovered near the end, setting up a continuation of the mission of the Pacific 201 - that was the Trek I was looking forward to seeing. :)

[@danielboatright8887]

As much as I was hoping for a good space battle, this was highly entertaining and it fits beliveably between a major war and a program of exploration, its a shame this isnt the pilot episode of a new series making what once was old new again.

[@sigmacademy]

A space battle might still be in the future? Remember, some of the crew DID destroy the Romulan vessel, so SOMEONE's probably gonna come for some payback or at the very least, make an example of trying to destroy the ship? ;) :P

[@k1productions87]

Only if they make an IP of their own, as they exhausted their "two 15-minute episode" limit that the Fan Film Guidelines allow for. They've proven they can do very good CG and make unique sci-fi ship models, so they should take that talent and really RUN with it.

[@ProvVFX]

@@k1productions87 The CG and VFX is amazing! It's much better than the effects on the new tv shows. Movie quality visuals.

[@k1productions87]

@@ProvVFX I will disagree with it being better than effects on the new TV shows.

[@ProvVFX]

@@k1productions87 I do personally think that the spaceships, and their visual effects, are extremely well done and on par with the tv shows, but not everything looks fantastic of course.

[@Lightspeed891]

best money spend on a kickstarter movie would happily spend more money on future movies

[@Raggedymannn]

You folks are super, great acting, story and all who did there magic behind what we see thumbs up, super film, thank you for after NX-01 and before Enterprise, Uniforms fit beautifully, sweet peek into the year 2200 Star Trek Universe, would love so much to see more, even contribute again seeing the magic created here

[@MandoMTL]

The ship designs and tech are a perfect fit for the Warp 2-4 era.

[@Trekyardswebseries]

Bloody BRILLIANT!!!! Loved this! BRAVO ERIC!!

[@DWNicolo]

Great Star Trek fan film series. Please give us more.

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

They just made the second movie let's give them a little break then they decide for themselves when to start on another one.

[@DWNicolo]

@@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024 I don't care how long it takes, I'll watch as a patron.

[@wphansen3]

As far as I know, according to fan film guidelines they can’t make more in this series. Maybe different characters and ships from the same era though?

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

@@wphansen3 that's what I was hoping at least, like the DS9 from this type of content. Same era yet different ship and crew

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

@@epavlyak how so?

[@rasmusvainio3774]

Wow that sensor scene was amazing! The music and everything seemed just like a real Star Trek production.

[@thefuppits]

There's more Star Trek in this production than all of CBS Trek combined. Where CBS does Star Trek, by sucking the Star Trek out of their Star Trek, this production excels at bringing the heart of Star Trek back to the fans. Roddenberry would be proud. Happy New Year, and thank you!

[@MegaDrummerJ]

I believe one of the best ways to save Star Trek from the destruction wrought by CBS would be to remove the legal chains from fan productions like this.

[@GeraKhan]

Man, I enjoyed Picard and I enjoy Discovery---they make some missteps, but their heart seems in the right place. I LOVE Start Trek, ever since I was a kid in the 70's, but the HATE I see around the new shows on social media, especially compared to some of the older ones, just seems FANATICAL. CBS is not sucking the TREK out of Star Trek, the MOVIES, especially the last Kelvin Time line one, did that. LOWER DECKS is great, too---that's CBS. Yeah, I understand the criticism, but not all the hate.

[@thurin84]

@@GeraKhan "their heart seems to be in the right place"?????? are you kidding??? its dark, depressing, and mean spirited. thats not star trek. that will never be star trek. youre correct cbs isnt sucking the star trek out of anything, because that would mean there would have to be an infinitesimal bit of star trek in them. there isnt. that hate is simply the mirror fans have held up to it reflecting back what is there.

[@GeraKhan]

@@thurin84 “ dark and depressing” is a part of establishing conflict in a story- the mean-spirited part you will have to elaborate on. I object to all the cursing, but the crew loves and support one another- this can be seen in Season 2, but especially in Season 3. In fact, season 3 seems to be an attempt to have “their cake and eat it, too”- many of the episodes are, well, episodic, while still maintaining a clear, serialized story , as well. Although Burnham is still a focus, they seem to be trying to focus on the crew more- they seem to be adjusting a little to repeated criticism of her character. Now, Gergiou IS mean-spirited, but she’s also Terran, and one of the best developing characters on the show. There is a Klingon problem that they will have to address and solve, but it seems to me they are still embodying, especially this season, the ideals of the Federation. Again, it’s different, but I’ve been digging it!

[@thefuppits]

@@GeraKhan No, the movies all sucked from TNG First Contact on, getting exponentially worse each time. CBS Trek is complete stankin' dogsh*t. If you like those shows, you don't understand Star Trek, you just must like anything future space to it with no standards for the writing or characters, let alone the themes... least of all the science fiction part of any of it. Ignorance is bliss, enjoy it like a serf does his gruel over mud pies.

[@droningharry]

Very well done, putting the "Star" back in Star Trek. A fan Film crown jewel. Need more of this quality.

[@klygon88]

Wow!! I got emotional when the Velocity showed up to rescue the Pacific, this is Amazing Star Trek. Kudo's

[@johnasbury7511]

To Boldly Go... In the greatest traditions of Star Fleet ...Well Done

[@jivetalk1045]

This film is fantastic! Netflix needs to contact the producers to come up with a show for them.

[@beaney56]

The ship sets remind me of the ship sets from "babylon 5 in the beginning". I love that, it gives this, as it did babylon 5 a sense of realism. The bridge or cic of a ship is going to be compact and efficient, especially in a spacecraft. I love the design, 5 stars for me!

[@LostInTheFarmersMarket]

I like the design of the Velocity, trek needs more support ships like that one style wise.

[@USSAnimeNCC-]

I love the design of the pacific it different while respecting trek

[@LostInTheFarmersMarket]

​@@USSAnimeNCC- You know, if you felt that way you could have made that comment as a stand alone, instead of distracting as a reply.

[@mjl1966y]

OK, that's it. I want a Margaret Herbener poster. I absolutely love her portrayal here. Vandre has a pensive consternation about... everything. An iron moral compass and an almost Spock-like approach to handling confrontation. This is, by far, the best fan-made Star Trek story I have ever seen. I would 100% watch a series featuring Margaret as the main character.

[@asax46xd23]

May be this hasn’t super famous actors or the same things that movies like Avengers or Mission Impossible but it has a very important part: This is what the real Star Trek is about. This is true to Star Trek. Thank you very much to all actors, actresses, director, and all the personnel for making thus pece of history.

[@JoeCannon1]

Wow. just wow. This was so good and not just the special effects which were very well done. You all captured the spirit of Star Trek. Why cant Hollywood do this? Here’s hoping your voyages continue. 🖖

[@wyattpruitt6965]

Commander Alisa Andre is an example of a strong Female Character. You perfectly portray her without resulting to her sexuality, or making her insanely strong. You took the strengths of being a women and there weaknesses to create a character that you can relate with. Unlike Michael Burman, who doesn't think twice about putting her friends in danger. Who can get stabbed in the leg and bleed out for 20 minutes and be fine. I hope to see her character explored in the future.

[@pwnmeisterage]

The "strengths of being a woman" are irrelevant when sex/gender are irrelevant. This character is female but that doesn't provide her with any special strength or with any special weakness. She is not a "Strong Female Character". She is simply a "Female Character" - even more simply, she is just a "Character". Named Alisa instead of Alan. I agree that Michael Burnham is a "Strong Female Character" who is done badly. Too implausible, too insulting.

[@tempestfury8324]

She looks like she's about 25. But she's a Commander??? So she started as an ensign at 8? I am so sick of "strong female characters". This is what ruins great films. Just have good characters, period. This ain't it.

[@compmanio36]

@@tempestfury8324 Gotta cut them a little slack; the actors playing roles are probably doing it for free, with zero acting experience. Several of the characters here are too young to reasonably be officers in Starfleet. More like cadets at Starfleet Academy, but that's the acting staff they had to work with. And they do a pretty good job considering the limitations involved.

[@STho205]

​@@tempestfury8324Kirk was 33 in Where No Man... which was his first written tour as Captain of the Enterprise and in the original intro the first out of patrol area mission for Enterprise (original soliloquy). In Court Marshall he had so many commendations that they had to cut off the computer...something they didn't even do for Spock who had been with Pike a decade earlier and just as shakey as this character. Later you get more and more of his backstory, which showed high rank and leadership in his 20s. So if you liked Kirk, it would seem you have selective critiques for women....for he was the Strong Male Lead of the 60s.

[@kimroos8110]

Like the effects and starship design. Feels real. Acting is what it is whit a fan production but ok. All in all really good work

[@Johnnyaspec]

Couldn't have put it better, they're not actors but it's serviceable and overall an enjoyable production

[@the_mighty_bearcat]

Entertaining film and story. It brought the trek that was missing back into my life. Also, I enjoyed the cast. Especially the performances of Margaret Herberner and Lindsey Williams. Some people talk about acting in fan films being wooden, but not many of them have ever directed actors, or been an actor. Often, the quality of acting is a combination of the actor’s experience, the script material, and the director’s ability to get what they want from the actors. My only critique (not criticism) regarding the acting here, is that the director needs to focus more on future productions working with the cast to make their responses a little more natural. Some of this comes with the script, as you whittle down unnecessary dialog, or let the cast improv a bit to add attitude to their characters. Body language is also very important. Subconsciously, an audience can often tell if an actor believes they are the character by subtle changes in body language. If the actor is more mimicking a prompt than being the emotion they portray via body language, the acting can seem wooden, and the audience looses suspension of disbelief. Unlike running time, scene counts, and dialog, actor’s bodies are underutilized real-estate in most films. Body language should be used alongside other layers to show, not tell, the audience more depth of the story. One example is when Vandre (Herberner) is outwardly putting blame where it is due, with Starfleet Intelligence. She is basically telling him that regardless of his opinion, he can shove his opinion, because the incident is their fault, and Starfleet Command seems to agree. This illustrates integrity of the character, which is a great theme considering the Pacifica’s class. However, her body language doesn’t really echo that of a person who has just made life or death decisions in a crisis, and made the final decision to tell her superior to more or less suck it. Which, frankly, is far nicer than what I would have said. I get that Vandre still feels doubts about what the mission’s worth in relation to the cost in lives, but having experience in similar situations where a superior is basically trying to get you to divulge information related to an investigation, while at the same time trying to convince you your perception is wrong after your statement has been made, to cover their own mistakes ... and you have already made the decision to tell that superior “too bad, your opinion is wrong” ... there would probably be a little more strength in the body language, and would have given the scene more weight. I suggest the director learn more about how to read body language, which would enhance their storytelling style, and help them with directing the cast to coax better performances out of them. But fine job all around.

[@sayeednmb]

Fantastic pieces of work! You captured the Gene Roddenberry’s vision of Star Trek with flawless execution! As a lifelong fan, thank you!

[@ianmitchell4231]

Happy New Year to the cast and crew this film was well worth the wait and i look forward to more from yourselves. A very well done production.

[@Lupin3rd1980]

Good old Trek like Star Trek Enterprise, ist was a honor to see this wonderful fanmade Film, like an Episode ob Star Trek Enterprise. Good work everyone.

[@user-gu7yo5yn9g]

My only complaints really have to be questionable acting and sometimes sound quality other than those small details this was quite good

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Acting was pretty good for fan production. The writing was the biggest problem.

[@captain61games49]

@@Aurinkohirvi paticully for a semi militaristic environment little effective use of command line

[@user-gu7yo5yn9g]

@@captain61games49 thank you that's what this was missing

[@captain61games49]

@@user-gu7yo5yn9g just high ranking officers would be filled with experience and know how

[@user-gu7yo5yn9g]

@@captain61games49 that and I felt there was too much of a stretch for the party of misfits to think "captain treasonous" that just makes Starfleet officers look bad

[@markhenry9043]

Congratulations to the entire team. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@TheValarClan]

Loved it. Acting a little stiff but forgivable. I’m just happy to see it

[@rogerlau4932]

Congratulations to Mr. Henry and his crew! While there are some weaknesses, such as okay dialogue and acting, the special effects on the Pacific and other Federation vessel are TOP NOTCH! Plus, the plot is solid and thoughtful……and the plot is the heart of the show. Well done. I look forward to further adventures of the Pacific and her crew.

[@born2bbald12]

For me, the timeless value of a true Star Trek story is the treatment of the Human Condition. I believe that was the intent of Gene's work. A good story teaches and invokes emotion - it uplifts. "Pacific 201", I believe, honored the highest tradition of the Star Trek saga - telling a story that teaches and touches our hearts. This story presents a moral dilemma and treats the value of the cost of discovery. Many times we are confronted with balancing the rules and protocols that define a society with the values that are the foundation of that society. Rules are instituted as we learn from experience. Sometimes we need to make adjustments. However, integrity, for me, is the highest priority. "Be true to thyself" is important if we have a solid moral foundation. "Pacific 201" did an excellent job of presenting a story to teach us. I compliment all those involved. The script was sound, the production team did an excellent job of presenting a believable environment, the actors did a fine job. I thank all involved. You did more that just entertain, you uplifted us. That seems to be a balance that is sometimes lacking in the industry. Well done! I look forward to seeing more of your work. This was my first encounter,

[@DonDonP1]

Hello. Oh, what a perfect way to end 2020. Thanks, guys. Happy 2021! LLAP! That end credits music sounds a bit "JAG"-esque.

[@Setebos]

Love that theme.

[@FoxFourX1]

Very ‘JAG’

[@bubbakinca]

Pretty good overall. Acting a bit stiff in places but really no different than the official shows at times. FX were very well done with only some green/blue screen wonkiness here and there(to me). Sound was a little soft in places but subtitles helped out. Favourite part to me was the Commander's barely kept in check....opinions....about Starfleet 'Intelligence' throwing them under the bus again and again.... Congratulations on all the hard work and the good effort put in by one and all!

[@johnweatherman5685]

Interestingly enough, this is one of the few "pilots" I can think of that almost immediately sets up 2 "spin-off" series, one following the Pacific and the other detailing the "operational review" that could easily grow into a "good" section-31 show.

[@katsheetz]

we forget how stiff james kirk's acting was.....

[@jimwatson2755]

Hi guys, just rewatched at the end of my work day... More please....I am addicted to good Trek and this is only place to get it...May the Great Bird of the Galaxy shine upon you all

[@danwalter1459]

This is vert, very right. Please please may we have more. This is what it should be like. Brilliant job.

[@kaoticdesignz84]

This is one of the best Fan made project as a 3d artist you designs are so awesome. Thank you for making this. Awesome work cant wait for Part 3....

[@RonaldMacK]

Love the ship designs! Awesome job.

[@lonnyyoung4285]

I really enjoyed this production. They took a fairly simple storyline and drew me in enough that I care about the future voyages of the Pacific (even knowing that CBS won't allow them to do it). This proves that you don't need insane budgets, effects, and complicated plots to create a good story that the audience will appreciate and enjoy.

[@the_false_god]

Not only did you create multiple outstanding looking exterior shots, and multiple ship models that in my opinion all fit in the Star Trek universe seamlessly, but you actually made a story that unlike most other fan made Star Trek productions, had beautiful interior sets and actors to play as the crew, the amount of money and effort put into this must’ve been baffling. The production quality of this short film is outstanding and the results are absolutely stunning. 👍

[@engrpe]

This was awesome! I hope you have more plans for other Star Trek fan films in the post-Enterprise era

[@lewismassie]

Pacific 201 feels like The Mandalorian of Star Trek

[@PiperKev]

This is the way.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

Excellent analogy :nods:

[@macguffinmuffin1156]

Well... it does not consist mainly of fan service. So it's somehow even better.

[@Knux02]

Absolutely amazing! Fantastic work on so many levels, part 2 is even better than part one. I loved the story, the characters and the production design. Beautiful music and nice cinematography as well. SO much effort went into this and it shows. I love how the Pacific as a starship feels even more believeable than the NX-01 in terms of of how early 22nd century starships might look. The VFX was worldclass for all the star ships. Amazing, just amazing. Thank you for this!

[@khandallah4725]

thank you to all involved in the making of 201. the spirit of trek lives on the outskirts, on the frontier.

[@logiticalresponse9574]

Ive never understood why anyone would click the dislike button on a vid like this . 4 as I'm typing this. Anything less than a standing ovation is is disrespecrful. I give a standing ovation with my jaw on the floor and a meteor shower in my eyes followed by a damn in a low rumbley voice 🤓

[@the_mighty_bearcat]

The dislikes are from Paramount execs and their woke production teams.

[@logiticalresponse9574]

@@the_mighty_bearcat ahh . Never thought of that . U wouldn't think a large corp would worry bout undermining there own fanbase by destroying it . Im glad im still " asleep "

[@Lyraa357]

A wonderful experience visually and emotionally. I have found that fans continue to produce Trek episodes true to the hope and spirit of exploration that devotees dream of, a future for all people beyond division and hatred. Thank you.

[@thomascattington1660]

Part two even better than part one! Really enjoyed the story and the characters. 😍

[@imaastronaut111]

That Flip-and-Burn just made the USS Velocity one of my favorite star trek ships ever

[@chacaf22]

Just beautiful, great acting, great production, Great Story... I'm looking forward for more!

[@bionicbobt]

Well done! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@syrkaros5815]

Amazing. This is what Star Trek official franchise should be

[@abenunya4327]

Wonderful. Thank you all for this gift.

[@ChristieEnglish]

Will there be more Pacific 201 films? I would love to contribute to support the next one.

[@k1productions87]

The CBS Fan Film Guidelines limit fan productions to two 15 minute episodes. Some manage to fudge that to two minutes, but going for a third is risky.

[@H1Guard]

The solution is the Orville strategy. Write scifi on the same theme, change the names of organizations and alien species. Even a thin veneer will do, since the characters are not from any official ST product.

[@k1productions87]

@@H1Guard Actually I would go one step further and even ditch the similarities. Don't just change names and claim "Legally Distinct" but make something that is entirely your own. Use your own inspiration rather than trying to be "the next ", instead be "the first "

[@H1Guard]

@@k1productions87 Fans are fans. They do a ST fan film because they know other fans want to see better ST stuff than what we're getting from Jar Jar Abrams and Anikin Kurtzman. CBS wrote the fan film rules, so play the game by the rules. Next film should be the Starship Pacifica from the Sol-Andus-Tullan Federation Starforce, dealing with Valcons, Kurgans and Rodalans. (I release all names above to public domain.) 90% of the rest is scenes a faire. They already have different uniforms. The ship is a design that does not appear in ST. Don't put antennae on the blue guys. Don't put forehead crests on Kurgans. Don't put pointy ears on Valcons and Rodalans. Put Not Star Trek in description tags, along with SW, BG, B5 and any other scifi franchise out there. Fans will find it.

[@k1productions87]

@@H1Guard ... uhm, but if you create something totally original without any attachment to Star Trek in any form, you will not need to follow any guidelines. Don't just change the little details and bank on people feeling like its "familiar enough to Star Trek", that's like saying it is not good enough to succeed on its own without that attachment. "Don't put antennae on the blue guys", don't even make blue guys at all. "Don't put forehead crests on Kurgans. Don't put pointy ears on Valcons and Rodalans." Why even make them sound anything remotely like a Star Trek species? Hell, don't even make them Humanoid at all. Be original. Don't put a saucer and nacelles on your starship, BE ORIGINAL. Don't call it the "Confederation" and think nobody will notice, BE ORIGINAL

[@echos5823]

amazing. and i really like the added details of the rcs that makes space travel more newtonian!! good work folks!!

[@Macintoshiba]

12:44 I like this. Explaining a Classic noise that was just thrown in because it makes unfamiliar sounds to an audience back then as a concept that modern audiences can understand and get behind

[@WilhelmImperatorRex]

Well that was, just amazing. Thank You!

[@MaddMaverick5k]

Discovery take note, THIS is real Star Trek.

[@ChrisS-no3ft]

I wanna say this was an amazing fan film! First off, Im not familiar with who did the special effects, but WOW! This was top notch theatrical quality. And I want to make a specific observation here. I loved the designs, and they matched the time period. It seems to be after the Romulan wars, but maybe 40 or 50 years before Kirk if I were to guess. And you can see the progression of design. And the hulls were a light grey, almost white. I loved how the ships were brightly lit. You can see what they look like. Every detail! In modern Trek, everything is lit so dark, you cant see the ship designs good, and the editing is ADHD at its worst. THIS is how space scenes should look. Such a good job!!!!

[@markhenry9043]

The main guy (EC Henry) responsible for this production has another KZbin channel. Check it out if you haven’t already done so. He has a small team of visual effects artists he works with that are first rate.

[@ChrisS-no3ft]

@@markhenry9043 I definitely will when I get a chance. The lead actress did a job job, but she only had one emotion throughout the entire thing: depressed. Obviously the plot requires that for the part, but except for the end, I would have liked to see more range. But still, a great job! Those effects man….movie wuality. And again, I LOVE the brighter lighting.

[@bernardoespindola6991]

This was absolutely great, thank you so much

[@davetuttle9701]

Excellent!

[@gmnewlook]

Wow! That was great! Can't wait to see what's next in store!

[@JacobAldaco]

The special effects of this show are amazing. This is exactly what a Prequel to Star Trek should have been. This blows "Enterprise" out of the water.

[@ShaneAcree]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you thank you thank. Wonderful performances. Everything was perfect.

[@avrolancaster6987]

Great stuff! Roddenberrys spirit still lives! Outstanding effects, good story and mostly good performances ! I enjoyed it and would love to see more! If only CBS would give teams like yours some money and not that ridiculous crowd they have Trek to.... sigh. But the positive thing is.... the fans always come through!

[@mrkoffee1780]

Pacific 201 Well Done!!! - like the world created, like the story, I am very impressed with the production value and the visuals - the acting, not bad (and better than a lot that's out there) feel an opportunity to hone and develop (hope you take in spirit it is intended, really appreciate the work that went into this!) - I look forward to and hope to see more like this from this team - think this can be a real rich addition to the Star Trek Universe - Thank you!!

[@eightbitguru]

“Let’s not get hung-up on who did what, and why. I want to focus on the timeline, concentrating on who did what, and why.” 😆

[@kellymartin8090]

Bless you EC Henry...Gene would be proud, I’m sure. From the bottom of my little Trek heart....a big thank you! You are a very talented guy...and you are using your talent for good.

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

This was great! Thank You!

[@mlittleds9]

Well done, love it

[@grimreaper6557]

awesome Film great job so far keep up the great work

[@timpeterson2738]

Keep them comin, thank you very much, excellent work.

[@jrc99us]

BRAVO! This IS Star Trek! This was a real pleasure to watch!

[@ianburnett4605]

This is better than the latest heigh budget stuff. Realy well done.

[@Windrose86]

EC Henry is known for amazing work Pacific 201 is no exception. I hope the mod team for Stellaris New Horizons gets these ships added soon.

[@scottwooster4102]

Same comment as part one. Probably the best fan film I have seen, Good acting, good story, no over emphasis on effects.

[@richardgroberto]

Glorious! Thanks so much and happy new year!

[@maxmusterkann6057]

Simply incredible.

[@fernandoqueirozpopovic7024]

Happy new year to the entire team, and everyone else, I wish for everyone to be safe and to have a better year than this

[@noahandrews628]

This was everything I hoped it would be when I backed it. Well worth the wait, great job Eric and crew!

What an achievement, well done folks!

[@Suger5zero]

Even with the questionable acting scenes Stull a million times better than discovery.

[@gabesantiago3074]

A totally unexpected and tragic end; but an end not entirely without success. It is a bitter-sweet irony that triumph and tragedy go hand in hand . . . What is the mission of the United Earth Federation, if not to ...“explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before!” - - For centuries, many lives have been lost, even sacrificed in pursuit of human progress and human exploration - for mankind to be where it is at the dawn of the 23rd century. Many more lost lives may well be humanity's lot in its existence, the further we penetrate the dark void of interstellar space-to continue the conquest and colonization of deep space. - - If we believe the benefits to the human species are worth the risks, then it is incumbent upon us and Starfleet to ensure that the men and women who died, did not die in vain; and except the reality that we will morn the loss, and honor the sacrifice of those who will likely die in the performance of their duty, and in the service of mankind.

[@yankeefred01]

That was simply AWESOME!! Other than a little of the acting being wooden, it was a top notch program!! I would definitely love to see some more!!

[@Johnlanzer]

Awesome work to everyone involved !!!