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Issue 14:   

With the June issue we have revised the “two-versions” of the ‘Butt – electronic and pintable. The electronic issue features a special cover of ST art kindly provided by the artist John Pearse of the UK (thanks again John!) and this issue is the commencement of our new publication schedule that will see the ‘Butt produced quarterly. The May issue includes an excellent section on uniform manufacture – the first of an ongoing series; details of the winners of this year’s Chapter and regional Awards ;a most interesting review of ST:XI movie; books reviews; some fascinating information from our Security officers; as well as much of our ‘usual’ chapter information including Academy reviews, the 360 club and a bit of fun with the ST Quiz Pt 2.  We are sure that you will find plenty to interest you in this whopping 35-page issue of our favourite publication. Enjoy!

Issue 13:   

The year begins with our “new” issue of our much-loved newsletter.

Leaner than before but sill hopefully filled with enough material to attract your attention. The cover focus is in support of the latest ST movie which will grace our screens in May, which is supported by some close-ups of the two main leads, plus an interview with ‘young Spock’.

There is the usual mix of chapter “stuff” and the inclusion of an away mission by one of dear-departed crewmembers.  You will find a Star Trek quiz to test your knowledge and a give yourself a chance to review the upcoming sci fi movie releases planned for 2009 – as well as a brief look at what is going to be on offer in 2010. Check out what our Counselor is up to, plus get a look at the ongoing series form our Engineers focusing on technology.

We hope that you will appreciate the efforts we have gone to keep our ScuttleButt going strong!

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Issue 12:   

This is the much-awaited post Summit issue, containing twice the number of pages and four times the number of pictures of a regular issue! Also, this August 2008 issue is the last of the bi-monthly issues. ScuttleButt will now be a quarterly publication. This issue's souvenir cover features the USS Southern Cross and the just-relaunched Saber-class USS Genesis as they are cruising away from their Region 11 home starbase. (The USS Genesis is our newly-reconstituted and relaunched sister ship - read the article about the Genesis). We also have this year's list of awardees, plus several reports on the first Region 11 Summit, the summit reception night and the last day of the summit's lunch event hosted by Donna and Darren Reid. We also have a report on the RPG commercial prepared for the summit, as well as lots and lots of pictures.

We also have our usual stuff, like our Club 360 videogame review, the latest Southern Cross Chronicles, the latest from Southern Cross's marine contingent, two reviews of the fanfilm "Of Gods and Men," an updated convention list, some useful medical tips and info from Sickbay, the latest Psyche Report featuring the head of the Science Department, some info about wi-fi, and a fun column from the Cadet Corp commandant on how to make a Bilby mask.

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Issue 00:   

This issue is by far the shortest issue of the ScuttleButt - six pages. 

The reason for this is that the newsletter has been dedicated to the upcoming Region 11 Summit, and only contains things relating to the summit.  This commemorative issue includes a comprehensive agenda of the summit, maps to help you get around Adelaide, and important names and contact numbers if you need help.  The Summit is doubly significant for us Southern Crossers as we have been declared by STARFLEET Command as the the year's Best Chapter.  Let's congratulate ourselves on this momentuous occasion!

To those who have submitted their articles and contributions to the Press Bureau, rest assured that they will be used in the upcoming "supersized" issue, which will include the highlights and the sidelights of the event, as well as our usual ScuttleButt fare.

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Issue 11:   

In the May-June 2008 issue, we feature the second souvenir-cover issue of the ScuttleButt, with new cover-page art of the Southern Cross. We also introduce the first news correspondent of Region 11, talk about taking care of your ride in Mark's new column, "Shuttle Repairs," take a look at the planes, choppers and jets from the 2007 Australian Defense Force Air Show, see the latest batch of Trek-inspired toys, revisit the Big Bang theory of the origin of the universe and prove that we are indeed not alone with the Drake Equation, visit with Chris Judge in his Melbourne convention last April, get yourself started in scrapbooking your Star Trek memorabilia, get the latest update from the Cross's RPG, read a review of "Ethel The Aardvark" - the newsletter of the MSFC (which is the world's second-oldest science fiction club), and get to know the club's press bureau a little more.  The Southern Cross crew also makes its last farewell to comrade, crewmate and beloved friend, Lauretta Gal.

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Issue 10:   

In the March-April 2008 issue, we introduce the first-ever souvenir-cover version of the ScuttleButt, featuring our very own Akira-class starship, the USS southern Cross.  We also talk about how the human body can cope with space travel, go on a little away mission to the Melbourne Zoo, see pictures from the latest Star Trek movie, know about the latest conventions and events in the Australia-New Zealand area, learn about the club's latest fundraiser event, know a little bit about the history of celphones and how William Shatner invented the future, and read a review of the first book from the Star Trek Titan series.

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Issue 9:   

We start the year off with a bang.   This “new look” issue includes the Annual SC Chapter Awards; a great synopsis of our RPG – “Starbase Pitcairn”; the usual columns and information dealing with gaming, health issues, recipes and humour; the first of our new series ‘The Southern Cross Chronicles, detailing member’s personal, away missions; a profile of one of our senior officers; and a section dealing with the new Star trek movie due out December this year. All-in-all a full, fun-packed read.

Issue 8:

Our year-end issue has a huge 26 pages offering up some great material.. There is not one, but two great articles on the Armageddon Pulp Festival held in Melbourne - a column on the Klingon style of Shakespearian prose - our usual flurry of 'good advice' from the ship's Medical centre - an extensive listing of web-links for those of us interested in Science - details on both the new RPG and Writer's groups, including some analysis of a few of the characters from our Role Play, Starbase Pitcairn - and the usual collection of stories, mini articles and other bits and pieces that will give you plenty to look at.

Issue 7:

This issue the CO has contributed a great article about the commissioning weekend which is illustrated by a full page photo essay on the event and supported by articles about Engineering's IT adventures, Donna's after-party and the Away Mission to Adelaide Planetarium the next day. We also have an Academy special to celebrate five of our member's getting Red Squad placements, including Red Squad leader! The Cadet's Mess has an exclusive peak at the newest wave of MiniMates from Art Asylum and a free Hako Clone of Lt S'Ceris of Star Trek: Intrepid. We have The most complete and authoratative region 11 Convention listing, a feature on the new TOS Marine uniform, Health advise from the CMO and articles on Mars, force-fields and the new Australian Synchrotron from the Science department. All this, plus X-Box 360 news, a psyche report on the CO, Trivia, humour, calenders and this month's drink recipe is ... a Klingon smoothie!

Issue 6:

Our centre-spread this issue is about the 'other' Southern Cross, the character created by Tad Pietrzykowski, a veteran of 25 years in the Region's comic book industry who gave us an interview. We have an astonishing 4½ pages of academy results for Southern Cross members as well as a photo essay about the recent UFP Star Wars party. There's a new-look Science report that shows you ways you can save the environment AND save money, comfort foods for the Winter months from our CMO, full sized plans of a TNG style hypospray, a report on the battle of Long Tan by one of our Marine Cadets and an article about the first audio book from one of the Southern Cross crew. All this plus our regular columns on the ship's Xbox 360 club, our comprehensive Regional convention report, the CO & XO's reports, the Engineering report on geothermal power, calenders, Star Trek Gilbert and Sullivan, cocktails, grooming and - not forgetting for cadets - a free board game for you to cut out and play!

Issue 5:

This issue our gaming expert, Wayne, reviews "Battlestations: Midway", Operations have an eye-popping muster of the crew's achievements in Starfleet Academy and medical weighs in with more health & lifestyle tips. Donna Reid's Away Team report from Adelaide's Terra Nova 5 is followed by the R 11 convention listing updated to the end of August. Our new Marine section features the real life battle that the recent movie, "300" was based on and a photo essay on Australia's first marines. We also have the first report on the ship's Engineering Research Outpost Project on planetoid K-427 and in-depth articles on climate change in Australia and New Zealand. For our cadets it's Pirates month! Make believe pirates at the movies and in books; real pirates, their ships and their treasure: Pirate toys, free pirate games and things to make and do! All this and yet another Star Trek webcomic, this time from Kail Tescar's "Star Trek: The Animated Series Comics"! For the Grups, Ship's Services offers the lighter side of computing, our Star Trek themed calenders and a Trekies tribute to Star Wars.

Issue 4:

This issue starts off with more crew news, and a welcome to another new Starfleet International chapter for Australia. Our X-Box X-pert, Wayne, gives us his assessment of "Lost Planet" and our 'mild-mannered reporter', Wendy, gives us an in-depth review of the latest Superman DVD release. We have Away Team reports from Donna on Terra Nova 4 and a great photo essay from Lexie of the 'Walking With Dinosaurs' Live Show! The Heads of Departments are hitting their stride with a personal welcome from our Chief Medical Officer, Louise, and reviews of two Hi-Tech news sites on the web by our Engineering HOD, Robert, and XO, Wayne. For my part I've featured Astronomy day and Yuri's Night in the science report plus the latest on spaceflight, environment and DNS research in Australasia. There are essays on honour and the burning question on everyone's lips: could we make a fan film in Australia? The cadet's pages this month feature that popular, long-running Star Trek Webcomic, Sev Trek as well as an introduction to space hobbies, yet another free game and second Hako Clone to add to your collection! All this plus humour, comics & drink recipes and our regulars, the comprehensive Regional convention listing & Star Trek calendars for March & April.

Issue 3:

The 2006 chapter awards, ST: Legacy for the X-Box, the comprehensive convention listing & an evening with Jolene Blaloc, Star Trek re-mastered, Star Trek technology, the benefits of Tai Chi and medical reporting on the internet, plus real life tricorders, a spaceflight calendar and info on Australasian dinosaurs. For cadets, we have another Star Trek Webcomic, info about Space Camps in Australia, a free game featuring the NX-01 Enterprise & 'Paper Plate astronomy'. To wrap it all up we have jokes, grooming tips & recipes plus Star Trek calendars for Jan & Feb!

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Issue 2:

Our Festive season special, a 30 page anthology, packed to the gunwales with festive cheer. Featuring the artwork of Ivy LeVangie, the leading ST: Enterprise fan cartoonist plus Christmas themed, fan fiction stories, epic Trek poems celebrating the season of good cheer and a comprehensive collection of Star Trek Christmas carols! There's even a guest article on how to avoid the sharks when setting sail on the oceans of FanFic!

Issue 1:

Our debut issue swings into action with Ships reports from the CO, XO, Ops, Marines and Medical including news about the ships X Box gaming section, Making an Enterprise Uniform, the Australasian Convention listing & five-minute FanFic! In-depth reports deal with Star Trek Communicators, world health problems & the heroes who are battling them. From the science division we have our first Astro Notes & info about the orbital weapon that nearly was, the Cadets get a Webcomic & free clones & Replicators while the Funny pages have a report from the CO's wife about how "SFI Stole My Husband"!