Positively Trek 292: 19th Century Technobabble

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

As Star Trek fans, we often see our favourite franchise reflected in books, films, and other media that isn’t, strictly speaking, “Star Trek.” One such example is the 2003 film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, adapted from the Captain Jack Aubrey novels by Patrick O’Brian. With its 19th century nautical setting, Master and Commander contains much of the DNA of other influences that eventually found their way into Star Trek, including the majesty and adventure of a highly-trained crew on a ship pushing the boundaries of exploration on the edge of the frontier.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Barry and Dan talk about Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, commenting on the many parallels it has with Star Trek, cementing it as the second best Star Trek film (after, of course, Galaxy Quest)!

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Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeod

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Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Recap of Master and Commander (00:03:34)

What Stands Out to Us? (00:07:08)

Comparisons to Star Trek (00:12:43)

HMS Surprise vs USS Enterprise (00:27:20)

Patreon Shout Out (00:34:07)

The Crew (00:34:39)

Other Trek Analogues (00:48:55)

Final Thoughts (01:01:42)

Closing (01:05:08)

Hosts

Barry DeFord

Dan Gunther

Production

Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)

Barry DeFord (Producer)