Canon companion
Historic Archive companion
The Geek FAQ answers canon and design questions in plain language. The Memory Alpha Historic Society wiki holds the deeper record — timelines, primary sources, and production correspondence cross-linked below.
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Deep-dive archives
The Four Years War — and after
Production Timeline
Stardate by stardate, year by year — in-universe legend, the Origins chronicle on Substack, Wikipedia-cited Prelude press (2014–2017), and all 150 FanFilmFactor articles by Jonathan Lane (2016–2026) on one chronology.
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Public transmissions
Media Archive
YouTube channels, social platforms, and crowdfunding campaigns — every open frequency through which the Axanar story has been broadcast.
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Primary sources
Master References
Crowdfunding records, the Wikipedia Prelude bibliography (RogerEbert, Wired, lawsuit coverage, fan-film awards), FanFilmFactor journalism, forums, legal scholarship, fan models, and web archives — filter by Prelude to Axanar for the 2014 short-film citation bundle.
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External correspondence
Production Archive
2014–2017 press indexed from the Wikipedia Prelude article — then curated FanFilmFactor coverage by Jonathan Lane (2016–2026), summarized here with full articles linked at source.
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Canon & design companion
Geek FAQ
Deep-dive answers on Prime Timeline placement, ship design, and crew policy — cross-linked to wiki entries and FanFilmFactor production coverage.
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External correspondence
Concept Art Archive
Prop design, costume development, fleet insignia, and recovered visual artifacts from the Axanar art department.
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Fleet evolution · NX to Constitution
Ships of the Line
A generational index of Starfleet starship design — from the Warp 5 NX-class through FASA's Four Years War fleet, Axanar's Ares-class battlecruisers, and the Constitution-class heavy cruisers that followed. Canon, apocrypha, and production records are cited at every turn.
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Axanar UniverseDonor collectibles
Challenge Coins, Pins & Patches
Gamified MAHS cabinet — store merch with real photos, plus digital ranks/titles/perks with placeholder digital products and XP. Product photos win as front faces; metallic SVG is the reverse, profile medal, and digital placeholder.
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People
Cast, crew, characters, and key figures
Alec Peters
The leader and visionary of the Axanar project, Alec is the epitome of someone who discovers their calling and succeeds in pursuing it.
Also known as: Captain Kelvar Garth
Alec Peters (Producer)
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Lead Producer
Alexander Richardson
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Art Director
Bing Bailey
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Digital Technician
Crysstal Hubbard
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Co-Producer
Dale Simpson
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Co-Producer
Dana Wagner
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Bridge Curator, Post Production Guru
Dave Lanyon
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Executive Producer
Garth of Izar
Garth of Izar is a legendary Starfleet captain and the central character of Axanar, portrayed by Alec Peters.
Also known as: Garth, Captain Garth
Gary Graham
Gary has more than 80 credits to his name on television as well as movies, ranging from Moonlighting and Alien Nation to Nip/Tuck and the Jace Hall Show.
Also known as: Vulcan Ambassador Soval
Geoff Fagien
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Director of Photography
Gudni Gudnason
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Executive Producer
Axanar UniverseJ.G. Hertzler
John has played a wide range of characters during his tenure on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise.
Also known as: Captain Samuel Travis
Jonathan Lane
Jonathan Lane is the founder of FanFilmFactor and creator of Interlude — the most prolific independent journalist covering Axanar production.
Also known as: Lane, FFF editor
Kate Vernon
Kate has had an amazing career spanning more than three decades, from 80’s classics Pretty in Pink and Falcon Crest, to her recent renoun as Ellen Tigh on Battlestar Galactica, and as Vanessa Wheeler on Heroes.
Also known as: Captain Sonya Alexander
Lee Quessenberry
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Technology Guru
Mark Edward Lewis
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Co-director, Editor, Post Production Supervisor
Richard Hatch
The world-famous actor and writer, Richard Hatch is best known for his roles in both the original as well as re-imagined versions of Battlestar Galactica, as well as for his tireless attempts keep the series alive in the public consciousness, notably in the form of his promotional trailer, Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming, as well as in a number of critically acclaimed novels.
Also known as: Klingon Supreme Commander Kharn
Tobias Richter
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Visual Effects Supervisor - The Light Works
Tony Todd
Tony Todd will be forever memorable from his titular role from the Candyman horror franchise, but science fiction fans will also remember him from his vast array of roles.
Also known as: Admiral Marcus Ramirez
Tzu-Chi Hsu
Cast member of the Axanar fan film production.
Also known as: Co-Executive Producer
Ships & Technology
Starships, weapons, and wartime technology
Axanar UniverseKlingon D7 Battle Cruiser
The D7 Battle Cruiser is the primary Klingon warship of the Four Years War era, distinguished by its iconic angular forward hull.
Also known as: D7, Klingon cruiser
USS Ares
The USS Ares (NCC-1000) is a Starfleet destroyer-class starship and the primary vessel commanded by Captain Garth of Izar during the Four Years War.
Also known as: Ares, NCC-1000
Vulcan Cruiser
Vulcan cruisers served alongside Starfleet vessels during the Four Years War, representing the Federation's coalition nature.
Also known as: Vulcan ship
Places & Facilities
Planets, stations, studios, and command centers
Ares Studios
Ares Studios is the permanent production facility built by Alec Peters in Lawrenceville, Georgia to house the Axanar film sets and serve the broader fan film community.
Also known as: the studio, Axanar studio
Axanar (Planet)
Axanar is a planet in Federation space that was the site of the decisive battle that ended the Four Years War between the Federation and the Klingon Empire.
Also known as: the planet Axanar
Starfleet Command
Starfleet Command is the military and exploratory arm of the United Federation of Planets, headquartered in San Francisco on Earth.
Also known as: Command, Starfleet HQ
United Federation of Planets
The United Federation of Planets is the interstellar union of member worlds including Earth, Vulcan, Andoria, and Tellar, whose Starfleet forces fight in the Four Years War.
Also known as: the Federation, UFP
Events & Milestones
Battles, campaigns, premieres, and turning points
Axanar Kickstarter
Axanar ran two Kickstarter campaigns in 2014 and 2015 that together raised over $1.4 million, making it one of the most successful crowdfunded fan films in history.
Also known as: the Kickstarter, crowdfunding campaign
Battle of Axanar
The Battle of Axanar was the decisive engagement of the Four Years War in which Captain Garth of Izar led Starfleet to a stunning victory over the Klingon Empire.
Also known as: Axanar battle, the Battle
CBS/Paramount Lawsuit
In December 2015, CBS Studios and Paramount Pictures filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Axanar Productions, halting production and ultimately reshaping fan film guidelines.
Also known as: the lawsuit, CBS lawsuit
Four Years War
The Four Years War (2251–2256) was the defining conflict between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire, culminating in the Battle of Axanar.
Also known as: the War, 4 Years War
Prelude to Axanar
Prelude to Axanar is the 2014 short film proof-of-concept that launched the Axanar crowdfunding campaigns, presented as a documentary about the Four Years War.
Also known as: Prelude, the Prelude
Star Trek Fan Film Guidelines
In 2016, CBS and Paramount issued official guidelines governing Star Trek fan films, directly shaped by the Axanar lawsuit.
Also known as: fan film rules, CBS guidelines
Production & Coverage
Fan films, journalism, and behind-the-scenes
Crucible
Crucible is the second Axanar sequel — the main feature film telling the story of Garth of Izar and the Battle of Axanar, currently in post-production.
Also known as: the Crucible, second sequel
Daedalus: Ships of the Four Years War
Daedalus is a VFX-driven short film by Chris Lea focusing on Daedalus-class starships during the Four Years War, premiering in 2025.
Also known as: Daedalus, Ships of the Four Years War
FanFilmFactor
FanFilmFactor is the leading fan-film journalism site by Jonathan Lane, with the most comprehensive external coverage of Axanar production history.
Also known as: FFF, Fan Film Factor
Interlude
Interlude is a bridge story in the Axanar timeline — told as live-action drama, comic pages, and previsualization while Ares Studios rebuilt.
Also known as: the Interlude
Axanar UniverseThe Decommissioning
The Decommissioning is a short Axanar-universe fan film starring Alec Peters, exploring the end of a starship's service life.
Also known as: Decommissioning
The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm is the first of two Axanar sequels — a feature-length fan film following Prelude to Axanar, with principal photography complete and premiere planned for 2026.
Also known as: Gathering Storm, TGS
The Icarus Maneuver
The Icarus Maneuver is a 2024 Four Years War short film directed by Mark Edward Lewis, expanding the Axanar saga with original VFX and the bridge set.
Also known as: Icarus Maneuver, Icarus
The Vulcan Scene
The Vulcan Scene is the first released scene from the full Axanar feature film, starring Gary Graham as Ambassador Soval and demonstrating studio-grade production values.
Also known as: Vulcan Scene, Vulcan scene
Media & Sources
YouTube, social platforms, and public archives
Ares Productions Patreon
Ares Productions Patreon provides ongoing behind-the-scenes content and direct support for Alec Peters and the studio.
Also known as: Patreon, Ares Patreon
Axanar Donors Portal
The Axanar Donors Portal at axanardonors.com integrates Kickstarter and Indiegogo backer records with current donor account management.
Also known as: donor portal, axanardonors.com
Axanar Official YouTube Channel
The Axanar Official YouTube channel has 120K+ subscribers — the primary public media asset with trailers, updates, BTS, and the full video chronicle.
Also known as: YouTube, Axanar YouTube
Axanar Substack
Axanar Substack delivers long-form production dispatches and Captain's Log-style updates directly to subscribers.
Also known as: Substack, newsletter