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(tlh) Klingon version

I suggest we create a user project to translate MA into Klingon and convert the Esperanto wiki to that language. Wouldn't it be more sensible for a Star Trek site to have Klingon? Weyoun 21:00, 14 April 2006 (UTC)

A possible "MA/Klingon" should use the fake language code for the Klingon language (tl/tlh), not misuse the Esperanto one. Anyway, I don't see much potential for that... -- Cid Highwind 21:13, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
i read somewhere that there are 2 million speakers of eo and 700,00 or so speakers of tl. Now, i don't know about the ratios of star trek fans that know eo, but its safe to assume that its a small minority. Everyone who speaks tl is a star trek obsessive, beyond even most of us here. Which makes more sense to have as a language? (And i acknowledge that a Klingon language version would prolly be as active as Esperanto, but at least Klingon is logical. Also, we could prolly bug the KLI for some help if we wanted to. I'm sure someone would pounce on it.) --6/6 Neural Transceiver 09:22, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
P.S. the idea of Esperanto being a real language and Klingon being a fake are mutually exclusive. They are both constructed languages, with full syntaxes, and vocabularies. the only difference is the REASON thy were created. --6/6 Neural Transceiver 09:22, 11 December 2006 (UTC)
For all those people that don't know, there is a former Klingon wiki. It is no longer a wiki but just an encyclopedia. The Wikimedia Foundation did not allow the Klingon wiki, so why would they allow subwiki of Klingon on anther site. I do not see a reason for making a subwiki on Memory alpha based in Klingon when they have a perfectly good one, on MA. Plus the link to the wiki is permanently placed under information on the home page of Memory alpha, so anyone that comes to MA will be forwarded to the Klingon encyclopedia if they read through the first page. – Randomname 20:45, 23 May 2007 (UTC)
First of all, a better way to get to the Klingon wiki is via the internal link w:c:klingon. Second of all, it most certainly is still a wiki and still editable. Third, Wikimedia had nothing against the Klingon encyclopedia (or Klingon Wikipedia), they just felt it wasn't consistent with their mandate and goals (for a variety of reasons). Fourth, Wikimedia has nothing to do with Memory Alpha or any of the other Wikia wikis - Wikimedia and Wikia are two totally separate entities, with two separate sets of goals and reasons for being. Wikimedia has nothing to say about a Klingon wiki on another site, and I believe they probably couldn't care less about the matter. Fifth, if and when a Klingon version is created (and that would only happen if there were enough Klingon-fluent editors available to support said version), it really wouldn't be any different than any of the other language versions of MA - basically the same articles and structure as MA/en, just translated to Klingon. It would be a Star Trek encyclopedia in Klingon. The Klingon Encyclopedia is a completely different entity - it's a general encyclopedia in Klingon, just as Wikipedia is a general encyclopedia in English and many other languages (just not Klingon any more). And yes, there's a link to the Klingon Encyclopedia at the bottom of the MA main page... but what's your point? If there ever is a Klingon version of MA (MA/tl or MA/tlh), there would be interwiki links on the left in the "in other languages" box just as there is for all the other languages. This would, again, have nothing to do with the Klingon Encyclopedia, but with MA. All clear? :) -- Renegade54 00:00, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

Redux

Moved from "Forum:A Klingon Version of Memory Alpha"

Ok, how about a virson of Memory Alpha but it is in the Klingon language. I can translate (some). --From TrekkyStar Live Long and Prosper 00:37, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

I'm not sure there will be enough support for this. We have a number of real world language versions that are abandoned, and even the Mirror Universe version (which is English) has essentially been abandoned. I don't think the Klingon version would have any better a fate. --OuroborosCobra talk 01:17, 3 March 2008 (UTC)

(et) Estonian version

Hello. I'm a Star Trek fan form Estonia and I thought that it would be nice to popularise ST more in Estonia and whilst the Memori Alpha portal is the biggest information source for Star Trek, I will start to translate MA into Estonian and hope if enyone who is estonian or can speak and write in Estonian to contact me and then we can collaborate and work together to make the things work. Artzz 19:49, 2 November 2007 (UTC)

(hr) Croatian version

An initial attempt at the beginnings of a Croatian version can be found here. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by Renegade54 (talk • contribs) at 18:04, 10 March 2015 (UTC)

(el) Greek version

Hello, I want to create a version in Greek. I read what is needed exactly and found the pages that need to be translated, as mentioned on the page Memory Alpha:Start a new edition in another language.

What I couldn't find, however, is where these translations need to be done and in which environment. Is there a specific page or topic where I can start the translations?

Thank you in advance for your responses. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by Olympios Zeus (talk • contribs) at 18:14, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

Just make a copy of each page you intend to translate under your user page for now, i.e. "User:Olympios Zeus/whatever". Once the translations are complete, we'll move them to the proper language namespace. Good luck! -- Renegade54 (talk) 20:01, 3 August 2023 (UTC)

(no) Norwegian version

Norwegian Star Trek fan here! I'd be more then delighted to start a norwegian version of this wiki. If any other Norwegian fans are interested in helping, lmk! - User:uyazobii 07:23, 5 September 2025 (UTC)

Welcome! If you need any help (that doesn't involve Norwegian!) please let us know. Good luck! -- Renegade54 (talk) 20:17, 5 September 2025 (UTC)

(th) Thai version

Hello, I would like to propose a Thai language version of Memory Alpha.

Introduction: Star Trek fan from Thailand. I noticed that there is currently no comprehensive Thai resource for the franchise, and I am eager to bridge this gap for the Thai community. I am committed to maintaining this project and ensuring accurate translations.

I believe the foundation is ready. I would appreciate your guidance on the next steps to launch the Thai edition. Nicky73838 20:31, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi there, Nicky! Your translations look good so far. I'll put in a request to have the Thai MA version created and linked to the other language versions. I'll get you set up as an administrator on the MA/th version, and I'll set myself up as an admin as well so I can give you a hand if needed. I'd recommend that you see if you can find another one or two Thai fans to help you, because it's a big job and you could use the help. :) While we're waiting for the new version to be set up, I've added a few more pages to the project for you to start translating when you have some time. Good luck! -- Renegade54 (talk) 20:44, 2 January 2026 (UTC)
The next step is for you to create the new wiki. That will make you both the founder and a bureaucrat (administrator). To do that, go to Special:CreateNewWiki and fill it out like this:
Create MA-th
Once that's done, you can make me a bureaucrat as well so I can help you further. It'll also allow Fandom staff to link the new version to MA/en and all the other language versions. If you run into an problems, let me know. -- Renegade54 (talk) 00:26, 6 January 2026 (UTC)

I have successfully created the new wiki. I have also granted you bureaucrat rights as requested.

Please let me know if everything looks correct and what the next steps are.--Nicky73838 15:29, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi, could you please check the Thai flag link in the interlanguage bar? I noticed that when hovering over it, it shows an error ("There was an issue displaying this preview"). It looks like the link currently points to wiki/Th:, which might be incorrect. Could you please take a look? Thank you. -- Nicky73838 (talk) 18:03, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

Yeah, Fandom staff broke something this morning. I've sent them a note letting them know, but it probably won't be fixed until tomorrow morning. Sorry! -- Renegade54 (talk) 19:56, 16 January 2026 (UTC)

(ar) Arabic version

Hello,

I would like to formally propose the creation of an Arabic-language edition of Memory Alpha.

I have read and followed the internationalization guidelines and the process for starting a new language edition. The required base pages have been translated and completed, and the foundational work for the Arabic project is now in place.

In addition to the core translations, a dedicated policy page has been created to define Arabic transliteration and localization standards. This policy is designed to ensure consistency with Memory Alpha’s naming conventions, content policy, and overall editorial framework, while accounting for the linguistic characteristics of Arabic:

Memory Alpha:Arabic transliteration and localization policy

The goal of the Arabic edition is to make Memory Alpha accessible to Arabic-speaking readers while fully preserving the canonical structure, official terminology, and reference integrity of the original English version. The project is intended as a reference-focused encyclopedia, not a reimagining or renaming of in-universe concepts.

I am committed to maintaining and developing the Arabic edition and welcome collaboration with other Arabic-speaking Star Trek fans who may wish to contribute.

Thank you for your time and guidance on the next steps.

— MohammedAGhamdi (talk) 09:26, 11 January 2026 (UTC)

Hi Mohammed! The next step is for you to create the new wiki. That will make you both the founder and a bureaucrat (administrator). To do that, go to Special:CreateNewWiki and fill it out like this:
Create MA-ar
Once that's done, you can make me a bureaucrat as well so I can help you further. It'll also allow Fandom staff to link the new version to MA/en and all the other language versions. If you run into any problems, let me know. -- Renegade54 (talk) 23:08, 12 January 2026 (UTC)
Thanks, Renegade!
I've completed the wiki creation via Special:CreateNewWiki as instructed, and the Arabic Memory Alpha wiki has now been successfully created.
The site is live.
I've also assigned you as a bureaucrat on the Arabic wiki so you can assist with the next steps.
I'm currently awaiting the remaining linkage and setup steps and am happy to proceed as advised.
Thanks again for the support. — MohammedAGhamdi (talk) 23:53, 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Completed internationalization projects

When an internationalization project concludes with the creation of a new language edition (Memory Alpha:Internationalization/Thai => th:, Memory Alpha:Internationalization/Arabic => ar:), do we just delete the pages here on MA/en (after making sure everything's been moved over to the new wiki), or do we archive them away somewhere? Just deleting them seems OK to me, but I wanted to check if we have an established procedure or not. 🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 19:07, 27 February 2026 (UTC)