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About Deran McKean
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Expertise
I am a 35 year fan of all the incarnations of Star Trek from the original show to the newer incarnations, to the books, comics and toys. I can answer most questions regarding the storylines and characters including their non-screen histories.

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Thirty-five years of collecting Star Trek merchandise, pouring over the books, comics and attending a number of conventions

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I have a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and an MBA

   

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borg10/5/2008Lady Callista
  Q: i was wondering where the borg come from? (how did they start off, who was the first borg, who ...
  A: That's actually a very complicated question, and unfortunately most of the answers you're looking ...
Lots of questions10/3/2008Deran McKean
  Q: If Species 8472 is weaker than Data, then how can it break through force fields, while Data ...
  A: Hmmmmm good question. Since Species 8472 is from another dimension entirely it's possible that ...
Data10/3/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Could enough Paxans or Power Play aliens take over Nagilum? If Data kept stomping on the deck, ...
  A: Hey John - Hmmmmm, my temptation is to say no the Paxans or Power Play aliens couldn't take over ...
Enterprise10/1/2008Deran McKean
  Q: The future Enterprise from "All Good Things" easily destroyed a Klingon ship. How would it fare ...
  A: Hey John - I think the three you mention could probably pin or incapacitate Quinn given their ...
Q10/1/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Since Q is not limited by the amount of 'tricks' he can do while appearing in a 'human' body, why do ...
  A: I agree! if something is truly as powerful as the Q, then it must radiate tremendous energies that I ...
Enterprise10/1/2008Deran McKean
  Q: The future Enterprise from "All Good Things" easily destroyed a Klingon ship. How would it fare ...
  A: My understanding was that the future Enterprise from 'All Good Things' was an upgraded version of ...
Q10/1/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Since Q is not limited by the amount of 'tricks' he can do while appearing in a 'human' body, why do ...
  A: Hey John - In order for that Q to manifest a physical body on the physical plane it necessarily had ...
Q9/29/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Can Q create a rock so heavy even he couldn't lift it? Let's say Q was wandering throughout the ...
  A: Q could create a rock so heavy that his human, physical form could not lift the thing. However, in ...
the inner light9/24/2008David A. Thomas
  Q: ok, so i know that the flute is called a Ressikan flute, but what type of flute are we hearing being ...
  A: The instrument you're referring to has lots of different names. I've found that most people agree ...
New area of Expertise9/23/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Kirk hurt his hand when he touched the Excaliban due to its extreme temperature. Would the following ...
  A: Hey John - Just wanted to let you know that I've been accepted as an expert for the television ...
Data9/23/2008Deran McKean
  Q: I'm sorry, but I can't fall asleep, so I'm going to have to bother you with some questions. A) ...
  A: No problem John, happy to help with any insomnia issues! Given the hydraulic strength of his legs ...
Kelvans9/17/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Suppose the Crystalline Entity struck the Kelvans' home planet, and for whatever reason the Kelvans ...
  A: Hey John - That is a good question. Rojan said that the distilled 'dice' were the essential parts ...
Data9/17/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Do you think Flint (or a Kelvan) could shrink/distill the Edo god "probe" that the Edo god sent ...
  A: Hey John - I think Flint could shrink the parts of the Edo God that exist in this dimension, but ...
Apollo9/17/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Is a fully-charged, normal-height Apollo stronger than a Gorn? On the list I gave you of strong ...
  A: Hey John - Hmmmm.....my guess is that Apollo's physical form is very similar to a human being, ...
Ocampa9/17/2008Deran McKean
  Q: A very advanced Ocampa is extremely adept at controlling matter and energy, as you discussed Kes ...
  A: A) Given how slowly the Varon-T Disruptor worked I think a skilled Ocampa could definitely react ...
Flint9/17/2008Deran McKean
  Q: You stated that Flint could shrink large objects (Borg Cube and Dyson Sphere), but the Kelvans ...
  A: Large objects like the Enterprise, the Kelvans probably could distill. Something like a sun or ...
Flint9/15/2008Deran McKean
  Q: So, could Flint shrink Nagilum? Also, if Flint were on Voyager while it was in the Delta Quadrant, ...
  A: Hey John - Exactly, it would depend on the type of energy, the mass Flint had to convert, and the ...
Flint9/15/2008Deran McKean
  Q: So, could Flint shrink Nagilum? Also, if Flint were on Voyager while it was in the Delta Quadrant, ...
  A: Hey John - I don't think Flint could distill Nagilum. Even though he was able to shrink the ...
Flint9/15/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Flint was able to shrink the Enterprise to a very small size. Could he shrink the following? A) ...
  A: My assumption is that, if Flint were able to shrink something as sophisticated as the Enterprise, ...
Data9/15/2008Deran McKean
  Q: If Data got run over by a steamroller, would he die? Do you think Data could beat Worf with both of ...
  A: Yeah, I think a steamroller would do it. If his head (containing his positronic brain) were ...
Communicators9/15/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Let's suppose there were 20 Borg standing in a row, perfectly lined up. Data came by and pushed the ...
  A: Hmmm, I don't think the Borg would all fall down as they would most likely consider Data's actions ...
Nomad9/12/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Would Nomad consider the following imperfect? A) Armus B) Odo C) Gary Mitchell D) Douwd (in human ...
  A: Hey John - That's right! I forgot Crusher tried to save Yar. I thought she was dead before she ...
Guardian9/12/2008Deran McKean
  Q: You stated that the Guardian was probably in the company, strength-wise, with Q, Nagilum, and the ...
  A: Hey John - I would agree with you there, Q is definitely in a league above the Guardian. I don't ...
Nomad9/12/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Would Nomad consider the following imperfect? A) Armus B) Odo C) Gary Mitchell D) Douwd (in human ...
  A: From the literature and episode(s) that reference Nomad we know that the probe considered his ...
Kelvans9/12/2008Deran McKean
  Q: The Kelvans managed to turn two of Kirk's people into 'distilled solids.' One crewmember was killed ...
  A: The Kelvans proved to be an extremely advanced race, with very complex minds and a level of ...
Data9/10/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Data vs. T-Rex (no weapons) Could Data pick up the Guardian of Forever? Could any of the following ...
  A: Hey John - If Data could somehow get the leverage he would need I don't have any problem believing ...
Data9/10/2008Deran McKean
  Q: So, who'd last longer in a fight with Data: A) Species 8472 B) Normal-height Apollo Do you think ...
  A: Even with his powers I don't think Apollo could match the speeds Data is capable of. Also, his body ...
Data9/10/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Data vs. T-Rex (no weapons) Could Data pick up the Guardian of Forever? Could any of the following ...
  A: Hmmmm, I don't think Data could really do very much too actually hurt or subdue a T-Rex, but his ...
Armus9/10/2008Deran McKean
  Q: If Armus knew of Superman's capabilities, do you think he'd still try to 'play games' with him? In ...
  A: I would think Armus would try to manipulate Superman simply because he is a being driven by hate, ...
Data9/10/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Who'd win in an arm wrestling match? A) Normal-height Apollo B) Data A) Normal-height Apollo B) ...
  A: We know from the TOS episode he was in the Apollo tires and requires periodic rest periods to ...
Dukat9/10/2008Deran McKean
  Q: There's a DS9 episode in which Chief O'Brien and Sisko beam down to some planet. They immediately ...
  A: Welcome Back! Apollo expressed his powers (particularly the giant hand) in a form of energy that ...
Crystalline Entity8/21/2008Deran McKean
  Q: You said that you believe the Entity is like an animal. But doesn't that contradict the fact that ...
  A: Hey John - I completely forgot about that, good catch! Apparently the Entity does have some ...
Dukat8/21/2008Deran McKean
  Q: When Dukat was filled with one of the Pah-Wraiths, he became extremely powerful. How would he match ...
  A: I am guessing based on the interactions that Sisko had with the Prophets that the Pah-Wraiths had ...
Cytherians8/21/2008Deran McKean
  Q: In the Power Play episode, Riker was not indwelled by the alien because he had a broken arm. Later ...
  A: Hey John - My guess is that the discussion in question took place "off screen" and that somehow ...
Data8/21/2008Deran McKean
  Q: In the "Most Toys," when Data was abducted, he ran at his captor but was repelled because he was ...
  A: I think Data would have put Kivas Fajo into some type of hold (full nelson, arm bar etc.) and/or ...
Graves8/19/2008Deran McKean
  Q: You misunderstood my Dr. Graves question. What I meant was, if the Borg assimilated him before he ...
  A: Sorry about that, I agree with your assessment. The Borg have been portrayed inconsistently in ...
Cytherians8/16/2008Deran McKean
  Q: 1) The Cytherians were able to reprogram Barclay's mind. Do you think they could reprogram the ...
  A: A) I think the Cytherians could reprogram Odo's mind. His thought patterns would be very similar to ...
Data8/16/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Data vs. Robocop (no weapons) Data vs. Predator (no weapons) Data vs. Alien (from Aliens)
  A: Hey John - Robocop has the advantage of durability, but all that armor severely limits his speed. ...
Borg8/16/2008Deran McKean
  Q: I saw a TOS episode today which validates what you said about energy creatures losing energy. I ...
  A: Yes I think the episode you refer to is called Day of the Dove in which Kirk and the Klingon ...
Admiral Quinn8/16/2008Deran McKean
  Q: Who'd win in a fight (no weapons)? A) Admiral Quinn B) Miles O'Brien (while indwelt with a Power ...
  A: My temptation is to say that Admiral Quinn would win in that type of conflict. O'Brien's body was ...

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