We’re back from STLV 2015!

What a show and what a week. Going to the Las Vegas Star Trek (STLV) convention is always a whirlwind. It’s exhausting, and setting up a panel and booth is stressful and always full of the unexpected. But STLV is the Trek Mecca. There are just so many friends, stars, costumes, events, Star Trek fans, and most importantly, Star Trek Online fans! It’s just wonderful to be around so many fellow people who love Star Trek as much as us. There are so many Star Trek geeks and nerds - it truly feels like home.

Several of us from the STO team went this year, including our executive producer Stephen Ricossa, lead artist Samuel Wall, producer Maria Rosseau, ship artist Thomas Marrone, content designer Kate Bankson, environment artist Nick Duguid, content designer Jesse Heinig, and myself. We had a big team. Like most years, we had an STO panel, and this year we had a booth where people could play Star Trek Online.

First day on the floor. Everything went smoothly and we had a great first day. We met several STO fans and regular convention goers. STLV is just a great place to reconnect with old friends from around the world. We also made new friends and introduced them to the game. It’s so cool to see new players see the game for the first time.

All weekend we were giving away a special EMH Mark 1 gold-quality Bridge Officer. If you missed it, you will have to wait for the next convention to grab yours. We also were joined by Manu Intiraymi (Icheb from Voyager) and Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko). That night was something special. The STO team went to dinner with some very amazing people. We were joined by Chase Masterson (DS9 Leeta), Aron Eisenberg (DS9 Nog), and Denise Crosby (TNG Tasha Yar/Sela). Also at the table was Kipleigh Brown.

Some of you may know Kipleigh from her guest appearance as crewman Jane Taylor from Enterprise: The Forgotten. And finally, Kipleigh’s husband, comedian Emo Philips and friend James Kerwin rounded up the guest list. I can’t begin to tell you how surreal that dinner was.

These are people we work with, but we are all fans. It’s impossible to not be starstruck. The fact that they are all simply such warm and wonderful people makes it particularly special. They are everything you imagine them to be. Nick Duguid even shared a cheesecake with Chase Masterson. Talk about job perks. It was truly a magical and memorable evening. Huge thank you to everyone.

Not a bad day first day.