X-Gen
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| Title: | X-Gen |
| Publisher: | Mindset Press |
| Editor(s): | Christopher Laird Simmons |
| Date(s): | 1991-1992 |
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| Fandom: | Star Trek: TNG |
| Language: | English |
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X-Gen is an adult het Star Trek: TNG anthology published by Mindset Press.
There were two issues. The first issue had two editions, with some dissimilar content due to perhaps the editor getting negative feedback to the language and content; see the second issue's editorial.
The zine required an age statement for purchase.
From the zine: "An adult exploration into the universe of The Next Generation. There is no explicit artwork within this publication, however the fiction is intended for a mature audience."
It has a sister zine, the newsletter Galaxy Class.
Issue 1: First Edition
X-Gen 1 was published in 1991 and contains 46 pages. The cover art is by Polly Kuhne. It contains one illo by Polly Kuhne (Crusher nursing an infant) that is similar but not identical to an illo in the fourth edition).
- Bonding Euphoria by Christopher Simmons ("Data recreates the Tsiolkovsky virus to experience the "emotions" he felt with Tasha Yar. But when the virus mutates, Data must deal with an onslaught of new and potentially dangerous emotions.") (1)
- Visit to a Strange Planet by B. Martin ("A shuttlepod carrying Counselor Troi and Commander Data is mysteriously pulled off course. Suddenly, Deanna finds herself in an Elizabethan-era torture chamber looking at being caned on the "bare behind", and Data comes to naked in a lab with a supposedly "Genesis Wave-regenerated" Tasha Yar. What mysterious—and familiar—entity could be behind such sexually-charged mischief?") (24)
- The Wrecked Generation by Marc Tucker ("A parody look at the sex lives of the crew aboard the "USS In-Her-Prize".") (34)
- Pink and White Lullaby by Polly G. Kuhne ("A brief look at a possible future where Beverly nurses the child she has with Picard.") (43)
- About the Contributors (brief bios of the story authors) (45)
Issue 1: Second Edition
X-Gen 1 (Second Edition) is not dated and contains 46 pages.
The cover art is by Polly Kuhne. It contains two interior illos, one by C. Graham Clark (of Picard) and one by Polly Kuhne (Crusher nursing a baby, very similar to the illo in the first edition).
- Bonding Euphoria by Christopher Simmons ("Data recreates the Tsiolkovsky virus to experience the "emotions" he felt with Tasha Yar. But when the virus mutates, Data must deal with an onslaught of new * Acknowledging Fate by C.K. Kulas (24)
- The Wrecked Generation by Marc Tucker ("A parody look at the sex lives of the crew aboard the "USS In-Her-Prize".") (34)
- Pink and White Lullaby by Polly G. Kuhne ("A brief look at a possible future where Beverly nurses the child she has with Picard.") (43)
Issue 2
X-Gen 2 was published in March 1992 and contains 46 pages.
The art is by Charlotte Graham-Clark and Polly Kuhne.
From the editorial:
Welcome to the second and final edition of the X-GEN project, there will not be a third volume.
This one has a better selection of stories than the first one, which is typical since generally there is more material to choose from after the first issue of any publication. Likewise there is much, much more artwork which, in my mind, makes a book more fun to read.
There was some criticism leveled at two of the stories in X-GEN (the second and third stories in that volume) for containing either inappropriate violence or having offensive language. I have tried to steer clear of any such problems this time,as well as not going too far with the play-by-play (now, I could have said blow-by-blow...)of lovemaking within these stories.
This volume was originally intended to contain a sequel of sorts to my story in the last book ("Bonding Euphoria") called "Afterplay" — however, since it does seem to take me a lifetime or three to finish a story anymore, and I had other stories available, I decided to bump my story to a future issue of Galaxy Class. I hope Jeanna F. Gallo's stories make up for any perceived lacking,due to my story not being included. In any event, I certainly hope you enjoy this edition and find it up to the standards set by my other publication.Galaxy Class.
Peace, lust long, and perspire....
- Editorial (comments by publisher Christopher Baird) (5)
- Night-Sea Journey by Jeanna F. Gallo ("A story in which Commander Riker must deal with his affection and desire for his friend and fellow crew member, Doctor Beverly Crusher. An alien ambassador had used his body to interact with the Enterprise crew, but during that time, the ambassador had become intimate with Crusher. Riker had been there as a silent participant, displaced but not disconnected from his physical sensations.") (6)
- Water Games by Michael and Polly Kuhne ("Beverly Crusher decides to go skinny dipping in a holodeck presentation of a secluded paradise. Further, she decides to have Captain Picard join her for an intimate swim.") (14)
- Meanwhile, by Jeanna F. Gallo ("In the televised story, 'The Game,' an addictive cerebral game is introduced to the Enterprise as part of an inimcal alien plot. What wasn't shown was how the game was passed from Riker to Deanna Troi, from Deanna to Beverly Crusher, and then from Beverly to Captain Picard. While this is a "het" fanzine, the "interaction" between Troi and Crusher is more alluded to than described in the story.") (23)
- Blue by Diane Gritz Murphy ("Wesley befriends an Andorian classmate at the academy.") (29)
- Among My Souvenirs by C.K. Kulas ("Beverly discovers an old holo-program made by her husband Jack in his belongings aboard the recovered USS Stargazer. She plays the program to discover a fantasy house Jack planned to build upon his return, and the program has a special "tour guide" that surprises—and pleases—Beverly.") (33)
- Triad by Jeanna F. Gallo ("Deanna has to contend with her own feelings as her empathy picks up on the relations between Beverly and Trill Ambassador Odan (currently inhabiting the body of Commander Riker) during the episode "The Host".") (43)
from issue #2, Polly Kuhne
from issue #2, Charlotte Graham-Clark
from issue #2, Polly Kuhne
from issue #2, Charlotte Graham-Clark
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 2
Second - and final! - issue. Age statement required Six stories, by Jeanne F Gal to, Michael and Polly Kuhne, Diane Gritz Murphy and C K Kulas.
TNG has not really addressed the problems the Holodeck can cause, apart from Mr Barclay/Broccoli! Fantasy is a creative AND recreational tool so crew could maybe form long lines outside the holodeck - how do they book them? Any restrictions? There are a couple of interesting uses here!
NIGHT-SEA JOURNEY - an aftermath to The Host in which we see that the linkage between Riker and Troi can be quite interesting. Rikers experiences as host do not leave him unaffected.
WATER GAMES - Beverly and Jean-Luc meet on the holodeck - is it Picard or a holodeck simulation?
MEANWHILE - an alternative method of transmission for The Game. BLUE - a romantic rather than erotic adventure for Wesley at the Academy-
AMONG MY SOUVENIRS - Jack Crusher leaves Beverly a use-once-only keepsake in an original usage of the holodeck.
TRIAD - The Host comes back to haunt us again*., different author, same idea, of Troi's bonding with Riker having other effects. The story makes it clear that the title is inappropriate - 'Quartet' would be better.
Short pieces, not totally explicit (if you know what I mean) and quite straight-ish I suppose if you allow for Will and Deanna.[1]