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The Constar Chronicles

Silver Age Film; Series (Drama)

 From No Budget Productions.

News, Reviews, & Links

Fan Film Factor - Time to binge-watch THE CONSTAR CHRONICLES…all 40 episodes! (audio interview with VANCE MAJOR): https://fanfilmfactor.com/2019/12/09/time-to-binge-watch-the-constar-chronicles-all-40-episodes-audio-interview-with-vance-major/ (09 Dec 2019)

Fan Film Factor - Time to give VANCE MAJOR a little money for CONSTAR CONTINUES (he only needs $700)!: https://fanfilmfactor.com/2020/01/05/time-to-give-vance-major-a-little-money-for-constar-continues-he-only-needs-700/ (05 Jan 2020)

Fan Film Factor - My sincere apologies to VANCE MAJOR: https://fanfilmfactor.com/2020/01/20/my-sincere-apologies-to-vance-major/#more-18844 (20 Jan 2020)

Episodes

First Duty: A Star Trek Fan Production Special Edition

00.1 — 04min 52sec — 05 December 2019
Originally episode 05 of Starship Melbourne which has been re-released as Constar Chronicles backstory showing Minard navigating the command track and how Cadet Wilma Sierra, played by Brittany Wilson, got her posting to the Melbourne.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3EQ7qmVnbfI

Penpals: A Star Trek Fan Production Special Edition

00.5 — 03min 01sec — 05 December 2019
Seen through the eyes of a Constar Contemporary, this log showcases the bond between Engineer Minard and Engineer Sierra

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jjiMWBA69qM

Originally released as two vignettes for Starship Valiant and Starship Melbourne (now unlisted on Youtube) which have been merged and re-released as a Constar Chronicles backstory.

Setting The Stage

01 — 04min 04sec — 07 December 2019
Taking the museum ship, the USS Constar, Captain Minard gives us a look on where he's been since we last saw him, some 80 years ago.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/__aAuMAo8D0

Command Decisions

02 — 04min 49sec — 07 December 2019
With the Borg on the horizon, and the Constar sitting in the doors of Starport Orchard in the Wolf system. The crew struggle to get the civilians to safety, and their museum ship running, captain minard ponders the future of the federation. In the AFTER CREDITS, it's years later and the crew has just crashed. How.... why....?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n3z6tKVny6c?

Resistance: Constar edition

03 — 04min 16sec — 07 December 2019
In the battle at Wolf 359, Minard leads a small crew to escape.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4IeSkviey4U?

Break Free

04 — 32min 00sec — 07 December 2019
In what could be considered the origin story for the USS Constar, see how the entire crew comes together to save not only the lives at Wolf 359, but their own. In the POST CREDITS SCENE, it's been years since the events of Break Free, and the Constar has crashed. Who sabotaged the ship and why? Minard finds some interesting facts that will determine the course of his future.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3SNfrHe8pDA

Take My Leave

05 — 09min 47sec — 07 December 2019
When Lt Cmdr Hublein puts in his notice, it's up to Minard to find out why. In the AFTER CREDITS, it's years later and the Constar has crashed, we see how the crew has reacted to being stranded on this planet.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JHjb1YauGfI

Consequence

06 — 06min 30sec — 07 December 2019
Everyone deals with loss in their own way. It's in that loss that builds who we are.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jBXdrbFET-g

Beacon

07 — 07min 14sec — 07 December 2019
A message from a friend gives Minard insight into his destiny, and hints of a destruction coming. In the after credits, a mysterious distress call is received...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F-2olRD694I

If I Wait Here Long Enough

08 — 12min 50sec — 07 December 2019
Captain Minard is sent to rescue one of the survivors he couldn't save during Wolf 359. In the AFTER CREDITS, years later, when the Constar crashes, Kade Wright and Minard wonder how they all recover.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xF6-C49Op2I

Time's Echo: Constar edition

09 — 05min 30sec — 07 December 2019
Special Edition of an interesting encounter between the USS Constar and the USS Dominon.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DdmPEOS-l60

Passion Lost

10 — 01min 50sec — 07 December 2019
What happens when what you cared about is gone? How hard is having to go through the motions?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kn9UskV1BEo

Old Wounds: Constar edition

11 — 04min 25sec — 07 December 2019
Captain Minard of the USS Constar has a heart to heart with an old friend.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hOIRYAIfrdQ

Thread on Trek BBS: https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/old-wounds-a-star-trek-fan-production.292063 (03 Jan 2018)

Stand with Me: Constar edition

12 — 08min 48sec — 07 December 2019
On a mission in the gamma quadrant, captain minard and the uss constar encounter remnants from the past.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zn1nDI8GkhY

The Gauntlet

13 — 08min 55sec — 07 December 2019
The fate of the USS Constar hangs in the balance as one crewman risks everything to stop the unstoppable.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1W1IC2dxvCI

Mr. O'Sullivan's Bakery: Constar edition

14 — 09min 43sec — 07 December 2019
What happens when we run out of time with those we care about?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/npZiNrd8poM

The Situation Room

15 — 13min 01sec — 07 December 2019
Commander Yung's first big adventure as he tries to solve the mystery of a dead star fleet officer. This leads him all around the federation, and ultimately, toward his unthinkable destiny. In the AFTER CREDITS, years later Rogers finds secret files on Minard that someone has had in their possession.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y108ufdddmI

Rise of the Tribbles: Constar edition

16 — 08min 12sec — 30 November -0001
Take a look at a hidden part of Klingon history, a co-production with Lexington Adventures.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4CKuxc37iwo

For more on Lexington Adventures see https://startrekreviewed.com/series.php?id=575

Principles Before Personalities

17 — 03min 54sec — 07 January 2020
After rescuing Cadet Ruiz and violating the prime directive, Ensign Brosseau is faced with the consequences of her actions. And is put on another path.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dseU9bGqw3I?

Connections

18 — 05min 13sec — 07 December 2019
While on a unique survey, it's realized that an old enemy could slip through realities.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rZgzuIdD3s8

This appears to be the first Mirror Universe episode of the Constar Chronicles.

The Last Word

19 — 06min 32sec — 07 December 2019
In this fan film, we learn who sabotaged the USS Constar, and why.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yQmFys6gI-8

Crying Wolf: Constar edition

20 — 07min 23sec — 07 December 2019
After a traitor amongst the Constar crew shows his true colors, Captain Minard is left to pick up the pieces.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FUJuyfAH6Ts

Thread on Trek BBS about the original release: https://www.trekbbs.com/threads/crying-wolf.291583/ (01 Dec 2017)

My Responsibility

21 — 05min 09sec — 07 December 2019
Following the destruction of the USS Constar, Captain Minard does some soul searching before the next chapter of his life begins.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QlyRoFRDPAo

The Junction

22 — 06min 01sec — 07 December 2019
After the loss of the USS Constar, Captain Minard recieves his new assignment at Station B-5. In the AFTER CREDITS, it's 2 years later and Minard is set to depart the station, but not before saying goodbye to his dear friend.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fn9EcmdKy30

Silverstate

23 — 11min 06sec — 07 December 2019
Answering a distress call, this film really explores the friendship of Commander Hawkins and Captain Minard. In the After Credits, it's 2 years later, and the dominion war is in full swing, where has the friendship gone?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xQW0zfZDuPs

Unresolved

25 — 05min 15sec — 07 December 2019
Trying to put his past behind him, Minard finally confronts the one person he's never been able to, his father. In the AFTER CREDITS, its a year later and what happens to Eobard when full blown war breaks out.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xs9M5-t82PY

Like Killing Two Birds

26 — 08min 51sec — 07 December 2019
The origins of Jason Martinez, from his time in the Original Series era to the Next Generation days. In the after credits, one final message is left from Kade Wright to Captain Minard

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HKK2-mhRFJE

To The Stars

27 — 18min 12sec — 07 December 2019
On the eve of a new era, the unexpected happens, and the crew is off to solve the mystery.... but can they? In the AFTER CREDITS, a year later, Martinez is faced with the hardest choice of his life.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fJ7eY-UhZrw

One More Day

28 — 22min 20sec — 07 December 2019
When a mysterious signal comes in, Minard goes in search of a lost love. In the AFTER CREDITS, a year later Minard gives up his colors.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X2iqZSpRcAc?

Smoke & Mirrors

29 — 17min 03sec — 07 December 2019
Trapped on an isolated world, Commander Donovan Mitchell is confronted with the mirror universe. This appears to be the second Mirror Universe episode of the Constar Chronicles started with Project Defiant.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2w6vurydlQM

All Roads Lead to Home

30 — 17min 09sec — 07 December 2019
While on shore leave, Captain Donovan Mitchell of the U.S.S. Armitage receives a mysterious call…

Watch on YouTube: ?https://youtu.be/ApkORZbdNao

Ring of Fire

31 — 09min 30sec — 07 December 2019
After an accident puts Idrel in circumstances she never foresaw, she begins to rebuild her life.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WaMnIilhZFU

The Darkness Within

32 — 13min 38sec — 07 December 2019
Upon learning of Minard's disappearance, the crew go in search of him and realize why they stand together. In the AFTER CREDITS, A year later, Minard, about to emark on a new command, must realize that he is not whats best for everyone.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OlN31FiPfMY

Nightmare: Constar edition

33 — 03min 31sec — 30 November -0001
The things that haunt a person.... no matter how much you may put on that happi face.... are always there.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nI4IfPfiY-U

Originally released as Nightmare (3:00), No.17 of The Minard Saga then rereleased as a Constar Chronicles episode.

Find My Way Back

34 — 06min 04sec — 07 December 2019
The story of how The USS Constar-A gets created and in the after credits, a final good bye from one friend to another.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MwdDuRANQJI

Only Human

35 — 03min 27sec — 07 December 2019
As Commander Hublein finishes off his Kolinar, he's given a chance he can't refuse. In the after credits, an Admiral is affected by a mysterious signal on board the Constar-A.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bkqR_M65J9c?

Persona: Constar Edition

36 — 12min 11sec — 07 December 2019
"Persona" means "the mask or façade presented to satisfy the demands of the situation or the environment and not representing the inner personality of the individual; the public personality". It is often used in plays and novels.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zhyeA48mKyk?

Originally released as Persona (12:02) 18 Jan 2018, then rereleased as a Constar Chronicles backstory.

Just Another Day

37 — 04min 05sec — 07 December 2019
The Constar, NCC 1036-A gets ready for action. With some familiar faces, and some VERY familiar faces. In the AFTER CREDITS, Russo earns his job title.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88griOKP49w

Shakedown

38 — 13min 51sec — 07 December 2019
Shaping things up in preparation for the Dominion Battle, the Constar-A heads into uncharted territory.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BXH2pJkr0_M

A Closer Look

39 — 04min 48sec — 07 December 2019
In an epic turn of events, Yung and Minard face off over the Network and a new destiny is forged between them.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MtjoMUYaw4c

Deadline

40 — 07min 33sec — 07 December 2019
The long awaited confrontation between Minard and Ruiz.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4UOhVVp15s4

Faith

41 — 10min 35sec — 07 December 2019
After finally having enough, Minard rediscovers what it takes to keep going.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CyqITiYCi7k

Wonderwall pt 1

42 — 07min 41sec — 07 December 2019
A flashback to 2364, the days of Star Trek TNG season 1, Minard talks to his close friend, Andrew Xing, husband to Nancy, abt love, life, and gives some insight. This is their last conversation before his passing at the hands of the Ferengi.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Nv02itYiCA

Wonderwall pt 2

43 — 14min 33sec — 07 December 2019
A film reflecting on the politics of the federation and reflecting on the mistakes of the heart.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oFmy0cQp4FA

December Was Grey

44 — 14min 56sec — 07 December 2019
After the effects of the Quadlithium start to wear off, and as Minard's mind starts to slip, we see what's most important to him.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vSZU7Aj3FSA

Change: Constar edition

45 — 15min 38sec — 07 December 2019
On the eve of retaking Deep Space Nine from the Dominion forces, one distress call changes everything for Captain Minard.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ac7neJd3TlU

Originally released, 25 Jan 2018, and re-released as a 'Constar Edition' on 7 Dec 2019.

The 11th Hour

46 — 11min 25sec — 07 December 2019
In the battle to retake Deep Space 9, the federation risk everything as the fates of so many hang in the balance.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O4ngtNGKcbk

At Your Own Risk

47 — 04min 45sec — 07 December 2019
After the death of Minard, his life long friend returns to make peace.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l2CvE4TbZNI

The Damage Report

48 — 07min 02sec — 07 December 2019
As the new first officer of the Constar, Commander Russo reaches out to give someone a second chance

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qHcYRQTUt84

Full Circle

49 — 06min 11sec — 07 December 2019
After the loss of her mentor, a newly appointed Captain Xing pays her final respects and finds her true destiny.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/27GBlbMNLgQ

Phantom

50 — 14min 46sec — 07 December 2019
Ken Rogers on the Melbourne has laid explosives that kill Brousseau. The MU Minard interacts with Ruiz, Donovan, Korath, Aubrey Mickle and, in the after credits, his prime universe self. A continuation of the Mirror Universe thread started in Project Defiant.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KBcDdqRkhmE

The Scribbler

51 — 16min 20sec — 07 December 2019
The origins of Eobard Minard are told here in this tale that stems all the way from The Original Series time, past the Deep Space Nine era. Showcasing the faith and love a father has in his son. In the AFTER CREDITS, set at the end of the 24th century, we see a new Captain Eobard Minard about to embark on his new mission on board the Constar-B.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v1CmEM6_1ng

Missing Person

52 — 05min 36sec — 08 February 2020
Continuing from Starship Melbourne's last episode, Storm Front pt2, the Constar of the 23rd century is tasked to look into the mystery of her disappearance.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcyrnU0fasU

This is a sequel to the last episode of Starship Melbourne., for more about this fan film production, see https://startrekreviewed.com/series.php?id=482.

Nausea

54 — 19min 48sec — 27 March 2020
"Our version of Yesterday's Enterprise, thanks to our friend Trey from Axanar Comics, who inspired this to happen.... and all he does for fan films."

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cg3gbhYjCJI

Sinking

55 — 18min 13sec — 03 April 2020
The final adventure of the 23rd century Constar crew takes place as we start to shift into the final voyage of 23rd century Captain Minard.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pwsse92aI94

Audio interview with Vance Major by Jonathan Lane on FanFilmFactor: https://youtu.be/Chv4PeYnHtI (31 Aug 2020)

Details and commentary by Jonathan Lane on FanFilmFactor: https://fanfilmfactor.com/2020/09/01/more-fandemic-films-constars-much-afraid-and-sinking-audio-interview-with-vance-major/#more-25269 (01 Sep 2020)

Much Afraid

56 — 41min 17sec — 09 May 2020
Erick Minard's final journey in the 23rd century begins....

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XCZN5sbtUeo

Made under pandemic lockdown conditions. Features cameos by Alec Peters from AXANAR, Gary Davis from DREADNOUGHT DOMINION, Jose Cepeda from NATURE’S HUNGER, David Cheng from THE HUMAN ADVENTURE, Victoria Fox and Josh Irwin from the AVALON Universe, and George Kayaian from STARSHIP ANTYLLUS.

Audio interview with Vance Major by Jonathan Lane on FanFilmFactor: https://youtu.be/Chv4PeYnHtI (31 Aug 2020)

Details and commentary by Jonathan Lane on FanFilmFactor: https://fanfilmfactor.com/2020/09/01/more-fandemic-films-constars-much-afraid-and-sinking-audio-interview-with-vance-major/#more-25269 (01 Sep 2020)

Between You and Me

57 — 08min 00sec — 15 May 2020
Guest-starring George Beau Kayaian, of Starship Antyllus, as Cpt Holt Allen. On the verge of taking over command of Utopia Planitia, [Before his command of the Constar] Captain Minard gets some sage advice from Cpt Allen

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SVr0BW1yUeg

Fantastic Daily

58 — 05min 15sec — 22 May 2020
Ensign Chericho realizes something abt his career, with the help from a new friend

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QdWkOxPx7XM

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