Set in the Star Trek universe in the time frame of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual, Intergalactic Press 1994, is a "fiction reference" book by Kevin McNulty and Colin Toenjes about the workings of the first hybrid Klingon-Fedration starship. No such ship has ever been seen in any version of the series, nor any of the movies, thus making the fan-generated work non-canon. The idea for the ship began with the Tallahassee, FL chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association, the .
Contents
USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual features detailed technical information about the first jointly designed Federation-Klingon starship. Proposed as a demonstration of the "New Alliance" between the two historical foes, the technology sharing project grew from the idea to design a ship capable of matching the threat of the then newly discovered Borg. The combined technology provides the heavy cruiser with striking exterior visuals well-documented in the book's illustrations: a Galaxy-class saucer section powered by Klingon warp nacelles placed on the ends of huge swept wings.
Beginning with a detailed construction chronology and ending with an itemized list of personnel assignments, the 92-page manual covers everything from propulsion and weapon systems to auxiliary craft and crew resource allocation. A few of the features of the manual are:
* Detailed floor plans of the Main Bridge, Combat Information Center, Main Engineering, Communications Center, Sickbay Complex, and Science Labs.
* Cutaway views of photon torpedoes, assault shuttlecraft, Klingon warp nacelles, and more.
* Guidelines for combat operations, recreational programs, flight operations, and resource allocation.
* Complete history of the development and construction of the USS Khai Tam and her sister ships of the Qapla'-class: Qapla, Targ, and Relentless.
History
In 1993, the members of the USS Khai Tam Starfleet chapter had the basic idea to write a technical manual for the Khai Tam as a way to "sell" the idea to the international club to officially sanction this non-canon original design for a Trek-universe starship. The problem was that no one had the time or resources to work on the project. In April of 1993, Kevin McNulty joined the Khai Tam and offered to help. A stay-at-home-dad at the time, McNulty had the time to work, coupled with writing and computer illustration experience. He, the Khai Tam's Chief Engineer, Colin Toenjes, and other club members began work on the book later that year.
The manual was completed in six months. Being well satisfied with their work, the ship thought that perhaps they may be able to sell it at Star Trek Conventions via established dealer channels. In early 1994, Kevin and Colin approached Mike Kott of with a rough draft of the book. Not only was Kott interested in selling it, he offered to publish it. This was the crowning achievement of the design team, and a published, bound, and autographed copy was sent off to Starfleet in June of 1994. Shortly thereafter, approval was given for other chapters to select the Qapla'-class starship for their own chapters. At about the same time, McNulty presented a copy of the manual autographed by chapter members to Star Trek crew member and designer, Michael Okuda.
As of 2007, the book was still available through as well as via the Internet.
Contents
USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual features detailed technical information about the first jointly designed Federation-Klingon starship. Proposed as a demonstration of the "New Alliance" between the two historical foes, the technology sharing project grew from the idea to design a ship capable of matching the threat of the then newly discovered Borg. The combined technology provides the heavy cruiser with striking exterior visuals well-documented in the book's illustrations: a Galaxy-class saucer section powered by Klingon warp nacelles placed on the ends of huge swept wings.
Beginning with a detailed construction chronology and ending with an itemized list of personnel assignments, the 92-page manual covers everything from propulsion and weapon systems to auxiliary craft and crew resource allocation. A few of the features of the manual are:
* Detailed floor plans of the Main Bridge, Combat Information Center, Main Engineering, Communications Center, Sickbay Complex, and Science Labs.
* Cutaway views of photon torpedoes, assault shuttlecraft, Klingon warp nacelles, and more.
* Guidelines for combat operations, recreational programs, flight operations, and resource allocation.
* Complete history of the development and construction of the USS Khai Tam and her sister ships of the Qapla'-class: Qapla, Targ, and Relentless.
History
In 1993, the members of the USS Khai Tam Starfleet chapter had the basic idea to write a technical manual for the Khai Tam as a way to "sell" the idea to the international club to officially sanction this non-canon original design for a Trek-universe starship. The problem was that no one had the time or resources to work on the project. In April of 1993, Kevin McNulty joined the Khai Tam and offered to help. A stay-at-home-dad at the time, McNulty had the time to work, coupled with writing and computer illustration experience. He, the Khai Tam's Chief Engineer, Colin Toenjes, and other club members began work on the book later that year.
The manual was completed in six months. Being well satisfied with their work, the ship thought that perhaps they may be able to sell it at Star Trek Conventions via established dealer channels. In early 1994, Kevin and Colin approached Mike Kott of with a rough draft of the book. Not only was Kott interested in selling it, he offered to publish it. This was the crowning achievement of the design team, and a published, bound, and autographed copy was sent off to Starfleet in June of 1994. Shortly thereafter, approval was given for other chapters to select the Qapla'-class starship for their own chapters. At about the same time, McNulty presented a copy of the manual autographed by chapter members to Star Trek crew member and designer, Michael Okuda.
As of 2007, the book was still available through as well as via the Internet.
The Trojan Rabbit is a giant wooden wheeled rabbit seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Scene Summary
In a scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, King Arthur and his knights are confronted by a group of Frenchmen who refuse to give them shelter for the night in their castle, and tease them by saying they already have the eponymous grail.
The Frenchmen hurl ridiculous insults at the knights, such as a now famous quote, "I fart in your general direction" with livestock following, which they attempt to rebuke until Bedevere devises a plan.
The knights build a giant wooden wheeled rabbit, and promptly deliver it to the castle gate.
As the Frenchmen wheel the rabbit inside, King Arthur asks Bedevere to restate the plan, to which he responds:
:Well, now, uh, Launcelot, Galahad, and I, uh, wait until nightfall, and then leap out of the rabbit, taking the French, uh, by surprise. Not only by surprise, but totally unarmed!
Only then does Bedevere recall that he and his fellow knights were supposed to have already hidden inside the rabbit.
As he is rebuked for his failed plan, a similar deception with a wooden badger is suggested next.
:How about a large wooden badger...
The Frenchmen then launch the rabbit out of the castle by means of a catapult. The knights only have time to scream "Run away!" before Galahad's coconut-wielding servant is crushed by the wooden rabbit.
This scene is a parody of the myth of the Trojan Horse, in which a group of Greek soldiers in the Trojan War hide inside a giant wooden horse until nightfall, so as to attack the heavily fortified city of Troy from the inside.
Scene Summary
In a scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, King Arthur and his knights are confronted by a group of Frenchmen who refuse to give them shelter for the night in their castle, and tease them by saying they already have the eponymous grail.
The Frenchmen hurl ridiculous insults at the knights, such as a now famous quote, "I fart in your general direction" with livestock following, which they attempt to rebuke until Bedevere devises a plan.
The knights build a giant wooden wheeled rabbit, and promptly deliver it to the castle gate.
As the Frenchmen wheel the rabbit inside, King Arthur asks Bedevere to restate the plan, to which he responds:
:Well, now, uh, Launcelot, Galahad, and I, uh, wait until nightfall, and then leap out of the rabbit, taking the French, uh, by surprise. Not only by surprise, but totally unarmed!
Only then does Bedevere recall that he and his fellow knights were supposed to have already hidden inside the rabbit.
As he is rebuked for his failed plan, a similar deception with a wooden badger is suggested next.
:How about a large wooden badger...
The Frenchmen then launch the rabbit out of the castle by means of a catapult. The knights only have time to scream "Run away!" before Galahad's coconut-wielding servant is crushed by the wooden rabbit.
This scene is a parody of the myth of the Trojan Horse, in which a group of Greek soldiers in the Trojan War hide inside a giant wooden horse until nightfall, so as to attack the heavily fortified city of Troy from the inside.
A mental and emotional condition created by; a preponderance of bureaucratic dim-wits;
good intentioned meddling misionaries and govermental agencies; diseased, starving, dying children; man's own innate ability to overload his circuits (see "battle fatigue" in dictionary); the greed of the 5% of the world's people who own and control 95% of the wealth, land, and use of resources...
Resulting in a conditon whereby those affected with Peace Corps Syndrome feel guilt at luxury of any sort, are often advocates for the uneducated and poorer peoples of the Earth, and who realize that Mother Earth cannot support man in the manner and style of the 5% who control her.
Source
*Peace Corps Syndrome, memoirs and letters of a Peace Corps Volunteer to Brazil..1966-1968 by Ron Horton, ISBN 0-9786366-2-7, Library of Congress Control Number 2007930176
good intentioned meddling misionaries and govermental agencies; diseased, starving, dying children; man's own innate ability to overload his circuits (see "battle fatigue" in dictionary); the greed of the 5% of the world's people who own and control 95% of the wealth, land, and use of resources...
Resulting in a conditon whereby those affected with Peace Corps Syndrome feel guilt at luxury of any sort, are often advocates for the uneducated and poorer peoples of the Earth, and who realize that Mother Earth cannot support man in the manner and style of the 5% who control her.
Source
*Peace Corps Syndrome, memoirs and letters of a Peace Corps Volunteer to Brazil..1966-1968 by Ron Horton, ISBN 0-9786366-2-7, Library of Congress Control Number 2007930176
Brother Maynard, played by Eric Idle, is one of the minor characters in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, first appearing in the scene where King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table first met Tim the Enchanter, as the keeper of several sacred relics, including the infamous Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
He was the one responsible for bringing out the Grenade for Arthur to slay the Rabbit of Caerbannog, and later, when the Knights entered the Cave of Caerbannog, he helped to translate the ancient Aramaic text left by Joseph of Aramathea, revealing the location of the Holy Grail to be in the Castle Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.
Shortly afterwards, he was eaten by the Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.
He was the one responsible for bringing out the Grenade for Arthur to slay the Rabbit of Caerbannog, and later, when the Knights entered the Cave of Caerbannog, he helped to translate the ancient Aramaic text left by Joseph of Aramathea, revealing the location of the Holy Grail to be in the Castle Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.
Shortly afterwards, he was eaten by the Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh.