The LCARS computer graphical interface is one of the more noteworthy nerdy details in the sci-fi franchise. Here's the meaning behind its acronym.

Central to Star Trek's utopian view of the future is a humanity who has moved beyond capitalism, but a new villain is bringing it back to the galaxy.

But it’s the different colors of the Starfleet uniforms that really tell the story of how the Enterprise operates. Fans know the basics: an array of blue, red, and gold shirts line the bridge of the ship every episode.

Star Trek as a series usually sticks to its core cast. Throughout most of the shows and their seasons, we get the same handful of characters for the majority of the show. We'll get different recurring characters,