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Asteroid Blasters, Part 5

Could someone please add "Asteroid Blasters, Number 5" to the SCO Season 1 template? I don't know how to edit the template, and I've already made a page for the episode. - VaderFan01 (talk) 14:12, 11 October 2025 (UTC)

Done. 🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 14:01, 12 October 2025 (UTC)
The same for part 8? LauraCC (talk) 01:19, 10 November 2025 (UTC)

Canonocity

What the canon. Cause I read that 'Star Trek: Scout' is non-canon while other say it is, what the official stance of the wiki. Slapsworth (talk) 17:27, 17 October 2025 (UTC)

Please see "The question of whether or not Memory Alpha should cover content from this series is being discussed at Memory Alpha talk:Content policy#Star Trek: Scouts. Please keep the discussion there." ‐ Yaroze86 (talk) 17:38, 17 October 2025 (UTC)

STEM

The term STEM is used in the official synopses for episodes 4-9 (so far). How should that term be listed in references? Do the characters mention it anywhere, or if not, should it go in "meta references" like "intertitle" "subtitle" and "47"? AFAIK no other Trek has used the acronym in universe yet. -LauraCC (talk) 15:33, 1 November 2025 (UTC)

Episode # _ of _

Somebody broke the default episode number coding for this series. LauraCC (talk) 21:38, 2 December 2025 (UTC)

I've updated the data file for that info, this should be fixed now. 🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 23:08, 2 December 2025 (UTC)
Yes, thank you. LauraCC (talk) 23:10, 2 December 2025 (UTC)

Episode titles

This discussion has gone on for some time and the question has been thoroughly considered, so I'm closing this as an uninvolved editor.

The following options were considered (using "Asteroid Blasters, Number 1" as an example):

  1. "Asteroid Blasters, No. 1"
  2. "Asteroid Blasters, Number 1"
  3. "Asteroid Blasters, Episode 1"
  4. "Asteroid Blasters 1"
  5. "Asteroid Blasters, Part 1" (status quo)
  6. "Asteroid Blasters ♯1"

The argument against option 3 is that it could be confusing for Scouts episodes to be associated with two "episode numbers." No argument was made in support of this option. The argument against option 4 is that it is ambiguous and potentially confusing. No argument was made in support of this option. The argument against option 5 (the status quo) is that it is misleading, as "Part" would usually denote one segment of a multi-part narrative, which is not the case here. No argument was made in support of this option. The arguments against these options are stronger than the counterarguments, so these options are eliminated, leaving options 1, 2, and 6.

The argument in support of option 1 is that it accurately represents the number sign (#) that is actually used in the episode titles. The arguments against option 1 are that it is an abbreviation, which we usually avoid in page titles per Memory Alpha:Naming conventions#General conventions, and that some people might not know what it means. The argument in support of option 2 is that it accurately represents the number sign (#) that is actually used in the episode titles. The arguments against option 2 are that it would make the titles longer, and that some people might not know what it means. The arguments in support of option 6 are that it is already used in another page title, and that it is the closest to the number sign (#) that is actually used in the episode titles. The argument against option 6 is that it would be too hard for most users to input the sharp symbol. Two people indicated that they favor option 2, while no one picked options 1 or 6 as their first choice.

Overall, there is consensus for option 2.

An admin who operates a bot should perform the renamings, as non-admins won't be able to update the data files, and a bot run will be needed to update links. I can't do this right now, but I expect to get to it later today. If I don't, or another admin wants to do it and starts first, please leave a comment here noting you've started, and another once you're finished. Thanks.

🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 15:31, 24 April 2026 (UTC)

The following discussion is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the appropriate talk page. No further edits should be made to this section.

YouTube shows the name of these episodes as #1, #2, #3, etc., not Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. I think we should revert to "#" for two reasons: Accuracy with the original source AND because "Part" would imply the whole thing is one big story, which it is not. It's a series of short stories that share a common theme, but not the same story divided in parts. Should the symbol "#" be a problem, use "number 1, number 2, number 3" instead. Mike-Urilorib (talk) 22:11, 24 January 2026 (UTC)

Compromise: "No. 1", to keep the title short, but retain "number" rather than substitute "part"? LauraCC (talk) 22:13, 24 January 2026 (UTC)
The pound sign (#) is an invalid character in a MediaWiki page name, so that's out. We tend not to use abbreviations in page titles, so "No." is not really preferred (though I think it's been used a few times). "Number" is a possibility. I think "Part" was used because we've used that in multipart episodes before, but if these aren't really one continuing story, then perhaps "Part" is wrong, or misleading. -- Renegade54 (talk) 18:12, 25 January 2026 (UTC)
Why not just episode 1 etc? Yaroze86 (talk) 18:15, 25 January 2026 (UTC)
Also a possibility. -- Renegade54 (talk) 18:26, 25 January 2026 (UTC)
I recall somewhere else someone suggested using the musical sharp symbol (♯) instead. -LauraCC (talk) 18:46, 25 January 2026 (UTC)
The problem with using the sharp in the actual page name is that most people wouldn't be able to input that symbol into the search bar. -- Renegade54 (talk) 01:34, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
[1] But I agree, it would be hard for most people to do. -LauraCC (talk) 01:37, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
  1. No. 1
  2. Number 1
  3. Episode 1
  4. 1
  5. Part 1
-LauraCC (talk) 01:39, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
Star Trek: Scouts Astroid Blasters (serialized) episode 1 and Star Trek: Scouts Holodeck Adventures (serialized) episode 1 etc? Yaroze86 (talk) 02:00, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
It's a series of missions of the same type, not a single mission with multiple chapters. LauraCC (talk) 02:07, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
Thats what I'm trying to get at but I can't think of the word to say its of the same series type but not a series. Yaroze86 (talk) 02:10, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
Story arc? LauraCC (talk) 02:11, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
That could work. Its just an idea if they are not name specifically. Yaroze86 (talk) 04:00, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
I agree. I noted this on the Talk page of the first episode but didn't get any other comments about it. Austin.p.harper (talk) 18:11, 29 January 2026 (UTC)
It's a topic that has become relevant to the entire series, not just a single episode now. In any case, hashtags can't be used in titles, and sharps are too hard to type when searching.
Which of the five options above is best? LauraCC (talk) 20:54, 29 January 2026 (UTC)
I like option 2 (preferred) and option 1 (acceptable) because they are direct translations of what the symbol "#" means for most people.
Option 5 is incorrect and option 3 may cause confusion with episode number within a season. Option 4 is unclear, so also no. Mike-Urilorib (talk) 16:39, 30 January 2026 (UTC)
Agreed, options 1 or 2 are best. Austin.p.harper (talk) 02:12, 3 February 2026 (UTC)
Any other votes? So far we have 2 votes each for options #2 and #1, with one leaning more toward #2. LauraCC (talk) 01:24, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
I am for option 3 so people know as people might not know what No. or number might or might not mean. Yaroze86 (talk) 21:00, 12 February 2026 (UTC)
Option 3 would be confusing, since the same episode would have two different numbers, like Season 1, Episode 16, Holodeck Rescues Episode 6. Mike-Urilorib (talk) 22:47, 14 February 2026 (UTC)
Let's go with Mike-Urilorib's preferred option #2. Austin.p.harper (talk) 15:22, 5 March 2026 (UTC)
2 for option #2, 2 for option #1, and 1 for option #3. LauraCC (talk) 16:08, 10 March 2026 (UTC)
Any other thoughts on this? If not, maybe we let LauraCC make an executive decicion to tiebreak between options #1 and #2?. Austin.p.harper (talk) 11:52, 24 April 2026 (UTC)
The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the appropriate talk page. No further edits should be made to this section.

Episode image categories need renaming, too. (No pressure, just a reminder.) Thanks for renaming the episode titles. -LauraCC (talk) 17:16, 25 April 2026 (UTC)

All done now. :) 🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 03:14, 26 April 2026 (UTC)

Default sort for first 9 episodes

There are conflicting defaultsort keys in effect for Asteroid Blasters, Parts 1-9. LauraCC (talk) 18:25, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

I'm not positive where the first sort key is coming from... maybe the {{episode nav}} template? If so, I don't see a way to override it. Maybe Linus knows... -- Renegade54 (talk) 20:18, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
Yes and yes. The trick is to use |s=, e.g. {{Episode nav|s=Asteroid Blasters 01}}. 🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 19:07, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
Fixed.
BTW, how come only those ones had that problem? Ep 10 and the Holodeck Rescues eps didn't, despite not having the s= in their templates. LauraCC (talk) 19:36, 4 April 2026 (UTC)
Because no one included extra sort keys on those ones. You might want to go in and do that.
Also, once you're using the |s=, the whole point is that you then don't include the DEFAULTSORT manually. Even though it no longer generates an error, it's still redundant... 🖖 Mr. Starfleet Command (talk • contribs) 23:07, 7 April 2026 (UTC)

Two seasons?

This short-form SCO highlight reel video seems to suggest that the "Holodeck Rescues" set of episodes belong to a separate season from the "Asteroid Blasters" episodes. [2], as does the series' IMDb page. LauraCC (talk) 19:04, 11 April 2026 (UTC)

I brought this up back in January; see Template talk:SCO Season 1. -- Renegade54 (talk) 21:13, 12 April 2026 (UTC)

And I replied. (I forgot all about it. Oops.) Is that enough info yet to justify it? LauraCC (talk) 21:46, 12 April 2026 (UTC)

Yeah, you were the only one. :P I'm leaning towards yes, but I'd really like to see some production source verify it (though IMDb got it from *somewhere*). -- Renegade54 (talk) 22:14, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
The first ten episodes aired in 2025, while the second ten aired in 2026. Is that what they mean by season? It's more like a Christmas holiday hiatus. LOL people are so used to shorter season TV that even the short kiddy shows are expected to have only 10 a season.
There are no closing credits on the episodes, so we only have whatever IMDb says for cast and crew names. LauraCC (talk) 22:27, 12 April 2026 (UTC)
Aside from what's been done already, are there any more changes that need to be made? LauraCC (talk) 02:12, 16 April 2026 (UTC)
Hi there. The summary table at the top of this page still says "Seasons: 1", despite the episode table divided into 2 seasons further down. Mike-Urilorib (talk) 22:45, 21 May 2026 (UTC)
checkY Thankfully it wasn't a module change. LauraCC (talk) 22:47, 21 May 2026 (UTC)