Star Trek: Firebrand - A Star Trek Fan Film

[@JohnVance]

I'm impressed at how visually accurate this ship is for the time period. Really nice attention to detail.

[@chrislea1000]

Great - thanks for that

[@tehpw7574]

only complaint: literally only 1 phaser strip for above angle? nothing mirrored on the bottom side? Other than that, I like the esthetic improvements (the thickening of the dorsal pylon, the mini nav/deflector, actual impulse engines)

[@Cailus3542]

@@tehpw7574 Well, the Firebrand is very clearly not built for combat. It's probably outgunned by a modernised Miranda, and is only one step above the Oberth.

[@photonicus]

I like the contrast between what they WANT to do - exploration and discovery And what they always MUST do - defend the Federation. This clip captures that contrast perfectly!

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed

[@KlingonCaptain]

The Star Trek universe is so vast that they could make films and shows in literally any genre far enough apart that nothing contradicts canon. What about an alliance of civilian explorers and treasure hunters in the early 25th century that manages aquire an old 23rd century federation starship that had been decommissioned to civilian use. Without hard political or military ties, they can go and do things no real federation ship could. Maybe even the ship's previous livery is still on the ship because it was too much work to change and a waste of time. "Sol-Centauri Express: Delivery and Travel" Core World Specializing Solutions

[@MrBlarg02]

I totally agree with this. It's unfortunate that Paramount has allowed contradictions in already and would always go with some lackeys ideas, who doesn't care about expanding the universe and does the bare minimum to most likely save money while at the same time spending money on said contradictions. One can hope to see better come out of the franchise later down the line.

[@NyloElLobo]

Fan projects could do stuff like that. All a question of money tho.

[@brianllllll]

No everything has to be about Borgs and Romulans that's what makes money even though Nemesis bombed and Borgs have been done to death. Meet expectations and you will (probably? Sometimes? Never?) Make money! P.S. JJ R rated Star Trek not happening was a loss

[@sigmacademy]

That would be a waste of time. First of all, the Federation has replicators that can pretty much give you exactly what you want (if the replicator is fed enough "raw material" to make things of), which means that most things don't need to be delivered, aunless it's an illegal design, but I'm sure any resourceful person can figure out ways around it), plus we also know that some things cannot be replicated or transported due to its nature placing limitations on the technology. Next off, as for for doing or getting things that no one could, that's what the criminal underground (Orion Syndicate) is for. Also, while civilians (at least some) do have access to civilian starships (think Sisko's love interest being a freighter captain), it is unlikely that any significant number of individuals have access to a full starship (it would be VERY expensive to run a starship on a civilian budget), and those that do, would have access to shuttles at best for system travel and nearby system travel. If civilians DO buy starships, it's more likely it is a company or planet or colony with DEEP pockets, and who be thinking of buying old ships to boost their own space navies (as opposed to having to build their own from scratch - think of the Ferengi and how they simply BOUGHT their starships and ship-based weapon systems). Speaking of civilian crews transporting goods in bulk, that's what the Federation Merchant Fleet is for (a Trek book universe addition, but not seen Trek series before, I think). Also, TNG had an episode where thieves from the future tried to steal an artifact (on Risa, I think?), making them treasure hunters of a sort. There is a Trek novel where there was a civilian crew that got hold of a Constitution class for civilian use for hauling goods for third parties, but all the classified technologies were stripped from it. Also, the Federation isn't militaristic, and Starfleet isn't a military - it's a scientific organization. Plus a decommissioned ship wouldn't have Federation livery on it, especially if there was no plan to ever re-use the ship. Think of decommissioned ships as car models that are no longer made - it would become increasingly difficult to find the right components and parts for civilians who bought old starship classes. Treasure hunters would also be seen as little more than thieves, probably even pursued by the Federation for looting ancient archeological sites and/or things of cultural significance to alien races. Any such formation would need to be an either official body of the Federation (which is best suited for such a mission, and who would provide the ideal platform for archeological specialists - a look at Federation agencies (below Federational Council level) might be worth looking at for a proper agency placement for your story), or a private civilian organization dedicated to finding or retrieving lost artifacts for homeworlds, colonies or cultures or a totally illegal operation intending to sell any items found on the black market. It wouldn't be an alliance (that's a political formation), it would be some like like a private enterprise, a conglomerate (if based outside of the Federation, since the Federation doesn't have a monetary system as we understand it - Nog joked about it to Sisko's son about it), and Picard also brought it up in First Contact) or something functional, like Private Cargo Transports, or something like that - something that shows private ownership. Also, remember that such "depot ships" would need to have additional modifications made to it to allow it a fighting chance against possible pirates, hostile aliens or internal mutinies. As stripped-down versions of Federation ships, it will be barely functional and literally EVERYTHING would need to be paid for to get it back into mid or high speed capability or formidable fighting shape BEFORE a person could even take it out again, and it wouldn't have the same construction/repair and maintenance infrastructure as Starfleet ships do - a private owner would need to set up his or her OWN maintenance schedule and maintenance locations and supplier network for such parts (again, think of it as a person going into a car junkyard and cannibalizing broken cars for useful components - now, replace the car junkyard with a ship depot (already shown in TNG and therefore lore or third party specialty suppliers - who may be or may be not criminal in nature) - the Jedi Survivor game had a pretty firm grasp on the concept).

[@Kreachie]

Amazing film, and good rendering of the Freedom-Class, Remember 359.

[@BullGator-kd6ge]

Wolf 359 was an inside job

[@chrislea1000]

Ha

[@NyloElLobo]

Good stuff. The Wolf 359 tie-in was neat.

[@BigHairyKev]

*I was never sure of this design, but you made it look really good!* ⭐😃👍

[@williamfarlow2442]

Great work on the Freedom class design!

[@James-dg6xh]

Absolutely LOVE this ship and its design.

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it - more to come

[@Toobeegort]

As I recall the Firebrand never returned from Wolf 359, but your video is beautiful and the shots of the planet are wonderful, and of coarse the ship wafting by so gracefully, just an excellent video.

[@chrislea1000]

Thank, figured she must’ve done something before she was destroyed

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

@@chrislea1000

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

@@chrislea1000But, only one NACell? Magnetic fields have two poles, so is that even possible?

[@shep9231]

No. she didn't make it. But her dockmates and sisters still fly :)

[@CASA-dy4vs]

@@TheNoiseySpectatorSaladin class back in tos did it so why not a ship a century later

[@parthamittra9058]

I had to watch that several times, In 5 minutes you made not one but two movies. First we saw the beautiful images of the Firebrand floating over the remains of a dead civilization, the core mission of Starfleet. The conclusion which was heartbreaking but it was nice to know that before such a disaster that Starfleet was still doing its core mission,namely exploration,.

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks - that's exactly what I was going for!

[@pwnmeisterage]

What makes the Borg truly fearsome is that they broadcast their theme music along with their greeting. It is somber music, serious, dark, menacing. It really sets the mood when meeting them.

[@BanditBeauDarville]

LOL

[@TheGameGetterKuzuri]

I love the modification made to the Freedom class. Looks less awkward and makes sense how they'd use a project Galaxy warp reactor in it. Better hull space. (I love the mounting of the phaser lance)

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks, just trying to balance it out a bit more and add more detail really

[@Pandenhir]

Great work! Very thematic with a subte nod to the tragic ending. The redesign is great! Deflector, Impulse engine and the sublte changes all come together nicely. Makes me hope for a HD Wallpaper or MSD ;) All the best buddy, thanks for this.

[@chrislea1000]

I can do a 4K wallpaper and put it up on Deviant Art?

[@Pandenhir]

@@chrislea1000 if it's no big trouble, I'd love to have one!

[@jeffdewe]

A 5min video outdoes a full episode of any new Star Trek in the past 10yrs, wow awesome job guys!!!?

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it - more to come. Thanks for commenting

[@studentjohn]

Thank you - another one going into my playlist of awesomeness from this channel. Helluva a contrast from the mission to the finale....

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting

[@martinflynn3985]

More please. This is a story worth expanding.

[@thecopycat7153]

Awesome as it flew in the air above the ruins trough the clouds taking pictures and scans of the planet.

[@radulescualexdoru]

First single-nacelle ship I thought was awesome. Great work!

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks a lot, and for commenting

[@hobomike6935]

One warp nacelle on a ship looks so cursed and wrong to me…

[@CASA-dy4vs]

@@hobomike6935thanks for the opinion that wasn’t really needed in this particular comment reply section

[@paulnash9851]

The Saladin + Ptomely (Potemkin) classes would like a word with you 😉

[@isfj1009]

Great quality and great work. Nice story line leading up to Wolf 359 engagement. Bravo!

[@domG]

Absolutely amazing 5 minutes of Trek! I loved every moment. Thank you so much!

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it - more to come

[@joshuairwin2016]

Stunning Visuals. Thank you for this!

[@DavidBrendan7799]

I would definitely watch this show or movie!

[@chrislea1000]

That would take a while for me to create

[@NLaertes]

Crossover with JTVFX Wolf 359 battle video would be nice

[@ElLucifer13]

The resistance to liking the video is futile.

[@chrislea1000]

Ha, thanks

[@jonathancoolidge4594]

Very nice; I wasn't sure about the ship's design in the thumbnail, but when I saw the beauty passes, you won me over to her very quickly! I'd love to see a Trekyards review. I also like the sense of wonder, as well as the question of whether or not the lost knowledge that was discovered was again lost at the end...

[@Certifiable]

The only negative is taking the Borg's SECOND invasion attempt audio from First Contact and using it for Wolf 359.

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

These videos of yours 'Chris Lea'... are Getting Better And BETTER!!! poor crew of USS FIREBRAND - NCC 68723.

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it - more to come. Thanks for commenting

[@Hazmatt4700]

Wolf 359, where all hams will be slapped. Gorgeous work!

[@leeforeman3656]

Great quality work again. Graphic detailing is fantastic. I like the ancient greek styling for the Romulan ruins. 👍

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks - thought I'd do a bit of environment modelling this time

[@ozelhassan8576]

Even now hearing the comm traffic of the battle gives me shivers

[@Alphasiera1701]

Well......that escalated quickly. I was really enjoying the nice little stroll around the archaeological site. Then the call came in from Admiral Hanson and I remembered where and when we were. 😢

[@chrislea1000]

Hey, I only had 5 mins :)

[@stevenewman1393]

🖖😎👍Very cool and very fantastically well done and very nicely executed in every detail format and way shape and form indeed, A very spectacular job very greatly well done very much so indeed Sir.!,👌.

[@chrislea1000]

Thank you very much :)

[@stevenewman1393]

@chrislea1000 ,You are very truly welcome Chris, And I saved this one to my phone and shared with my friends as well!,👍.

[@tangerinealarm]

Those are some really beautiful shots of the Firebrand in atmosphere. The ship itself also looks brilliant.

[@comchia4306]

Very nice film! I'm mixed on the single nacelle ships, but this one looks nice and sleek, so great job on what you made! Maybe Firebrand-A as a follow up? It can get vengeance at Sector 001. ;)

[@davidrobertson5700]

Please make a 5 hour version 😊

[@chrislea1000]

That may take several years 😀

[@captainr800]

Would you look at that, it’s a modified Freedom Class, haven’t seen them since the battle of Wolf 359.

[@doberski6855]

Really enjoyed the quality of your work on this one!

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks, glad to hear that

[@cornerofthemoon]

I've always had a soft spot for the single nacelle ships. The Kelvin is one of my favorites. I love this one too.

[@JAGtheTrekkieGEMINI1701]

So how *MANY* old ToS era Ships did Starfleet actually send to Battle the Borg at Wolf 359??? 👀 Cause those were ALL suicide missions!

[@B9M3]

Wonderful video! (Blemished by the JJ "Trek" sound effects, however.)

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jasoncaldwell5627]

Admiral Hansen is calling to court martial you for taking your ship into the atmosphere even though it has no landing capability...

[@joserubenrodriguezfuentes]

What an Ending Awesome and Sad as Well n.n :( :/

[@F22ERaptor]

Exceptional work yet again. The Production design matches what modern studios produce. I have always thought the Freedom was a rushed kit-bash. It looked very unbalanced - as if it was going to fall forward, however, you have done a great job at making it a legitimate Starship. it looks like a truly functional Starship and you have given it a proper backstory. I don't think I'll look at the Wolf 359 graveyard the same way again. Great work!! Your writing really does bring the ship to life and dare I say, it's better than the writing of all modern Trek at the moment.....just sayin.....

[@chrislea1000]

Wow, thanks. More to come

[@scottewing2031]

Digging the mono/uni nacelle.

[@ShannonCarter55]

I've been working on an idea to do with the Freedom-class U.S.S. Firebrand NCC-68923's successor. Set in 2382 (though no references to any other show post-Nemesis (aside from Enterprise) that's since been released), it follows a new explorer with a mixed crew going through their own adventures. Admiral Kathryn Janeway gets to guest cameo as the captain's go-to at Starfleet. And a cameo or two from Captains Picard and Riker aboard Enterprise-E and Titan.

[@melvindonaldson4895]

Stunning visuals as good as any of the files

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks for watching

[@grahamturner1290]

🖖

[@masterskywalker7141]

The neck looks like it took inspiration from the Neo-Shangri-class.

[@JoseMoreira-vo8cu]

Very pretty, Great RESUME!!

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it - more to come. Thanks for commenting

[@JoseMoreira-vo8cu]

@@chrislea1000 EXCELLENT!!

[@marklafrance8141]

Beautiful! Quite Excellent!!!

[@chrislea1000]

Glad you enjoyed it - more to come. Thanks for commenting

[@cvbabc]

Well that escalated quickly....

[@chrislea1000]

Ha, surprise!

[@cvbabc]

​@@chrislea1000LOL

[@LostInTheFarmersMarket]

I had just got to thinking, 'aww a lea animation without shooting, refreshing!' and then wolf 359 was all 'Assimilate my beer!'.

[@chrislea1000]

…no shooting though (on screen at least) 😏

[@LostInTheFarmersMarket]

@@chrislea1000 True and one other thing, STO really needs to commission you to start designing their ships.

[@FerretJohn]

Small ship, one singular warp nacelle, no significant engineering section, I'd say a mission-specific ship, used solely for scientific research.

[@MIMALECKIPL]

In that battle it was Locutus not the collective as a whole addressing the fleet

[@timothyhaynes-lz1we]

Wolf359 This one of the Dumbest Ships to go into Battle against advance Force.

[@RobertP-zk8vh]

love this class love to see it in action

[@chrislea1000]

I’m glad. Thanks for watching

[@pauldavis7743]

Beautiful planet 🖖

[@johnscheetz968]

Too Cool!!

[@ky42]

Great vid, Visually striking...but, I'm wore out with the Borg! 😅

[@Cassara_Sterling]

Please share this design with cryptic studios! So it can be put into Star Trek online!?

[@CannonRanger1]

Fantastic work! 👏👏👏👏🖖🖖🖖

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks for commenting and watching

[@richardbradley2335]

Beautiful.

[@chrislea1000]

Thank you!

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

As i recall, ships her size can not enter an atmosphere of a planet. Unless they are crashing.

[@pathogenofdecay]

I've never seen a 23rd century Federation ship with little wings on its nacelles. I guess the Enterprise B sort of has that, but this is hardly the same era. I also have been wanting to mention as I've been watching these videos that the sound effects used are not always accurate... to the time period at least, and it's debatable whether it's appropriate to use Kelvin timeline sounds in the prime universe, but certainly not in the 23rd century.

[@farkelrysunhope6339]

Nice to see you exploring planets and your range of CGI. Shame with all the work you put in you cannot use the ship again unless it survived the Borg. Resistance is futile. You will continue to produce CGI We are the fans.

[@chrislea1000]

Thanks, I’m sure I’ll find a use for it 😀

[@comchia4306]

Maybe the Firebrand-A? ;)

[@TheNoiseySpectator]

Yidella looks like a very nice planet. Since the Romulans don't want it, can I have it? I was looking for a place where the Borg will not find me, anyway.

[@acebrandon3522]

Totally WoW'd to the point of this >>>> 🤯 truly an Epic Visual Sensation.... As Spock is fond of saying... Fascinating, indeed. 🖖

[@axelhopfinger533]

Ok, just one little detail: why do those birds on an alien planet sound exactly like earth seagulls?

[@chrislea1000]

Very few recordings of alien birds exist

[@axelhopfinger533]

@@chrislea1000 That's where creativity or AI can help.

[@kasterborous1701]

*Freedom-class, not Firebrand-class. Very nice update to one of my favourite background ships though. Are details plans/elevations available anywhere?

[@chrislea1000]

Dang, I knew that - thanks. Have updated

[@SpacialKatana]

Just a nitpick, 2:35 the repeating texture ...

[@chrislea1000]

I tried with this for a loooong time. It was either scale the ocean up to the same scale as the ship or the ship down to a bigger ocean. Landed somewhere in the middle of the

[@ZionSowles-kv7oz]

To be honest I always hated the freedom class (USS fire brands design) But this visual reboot looks great Even though it definitely wouldn't fit into canon

[@HacksignKT]

why did the uss firebrand have old shuttles if it was in the 24th century.

[@SIXPACFISH]

Sound Effects and music threaten to drown out the narration and make it hard to hear.

[@snowwolvesproductions]

Nice CG. Will there be more to the story? We do star Trek fan films but we dont do CG. How do you go about finding a good CG person?

[@chrislea1000]

Well, that would be me

[@tennischrisw]

Make a movie darn it!!!!!!

[@chrislea1000]

One day perhaps…

[@aquariandawn4750]

Sounded,looked and felt like AI.

[@cdname47]

It's a bad ship and it should feel bad lol. Though you did a good job making a video, as usual Now, something symmetrical next time plz 😛

[@chrislea1000]

OK, deal

[@cdname47]

@@chrislea1000 sweet lol thanks

[@GatchamanG4]

👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@Race353]

Yet another All CGI - No actual story..

[@ennexthefox]

Can I suggest that you use human voice actors for these videos? AI voices are terrible, your captain has multiple accents during his captain's log alone.

[@followerofjulian1652]

JUNK

[@davidusler4956]

Did anyone else notice the mistake they made, the 24th century Galaxy class saucer section, 23rd century Warp nacelle 🤔

[@chrislea1000]

Deliberate design choice :) - transitional deisgn between the Ambassador types and the Galaxy types

[@BanditBeauDarville]

The only thing is it's too dangerous to fly a starship in the atmosphere or land if a planet, due to Anti Matter. Would have been cooler to see the saucer separate and fly around the planet.

[@BanditBeauDarville]

Nice to see a Wolf 359 ship. I HATED how TNG and DS9 used old 23rd century ships....they had a new fleet in Best of Both Worlds to use!!! No need for miranda and excelsior class ones all the time. Voyager was decent with bringing out new ships too like the Dauntless, Prometheus, and Nova classes that fit in with the new First Contact ships....

[@paulnash9851]

Don’t throw shade at Miranda’s + Excelsiors You take care of a Ship, they will last more than a lifetime. And deservedly so...

[@BanditBeauDarville]

@@paulnash9851 it's called producer cheapness....