'For a long time it was the quickest way to end a date. Hi, I’m a Star Trek fan’
Neela Debnath spoke to television presenter and Trekologist Raules Davies at the recent Destination Star Trek, a convention celebrating all things Trekkie.
It’s day two of the Star Trek convention in London and I am here to interview self-styled Trekologist and television presenter Raules Davies. I’ve already missed the Klingon wedding from the day before and the talk given by all five of the Captains of the show – a European first I am told.
However, the atmosphere is still buzzing as Davies and I make our way through the crowds of Trekkies to the press room which is essentially a Perspex box set up at one side of the hall. Along with the way, Davies is stopped by a fan who asks if they can get a picture with the Trekologist, who has suddenly found himself at the centre of a burgeoning fanbase. From what he tells me, this is not the first time this has happened.
Davies now presents a show on CBS Action before Star Trek: The Next Generation where he shares titbits of his vast knowledge of the programme. The title of ‘Trekologist’ came about after the studio wanted to give him a title. They were considering ‘super fan’ until Davies spoke to a friend who helped him come up with Trekologist. He’s never looked back since.
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Miners, not minors!
I'm still not following you.
She was really cute, but much too young for me.
an honest-to-goodness Trekker. At least, that's what I'd think of someone who called themselves a Star Trek fan.
My kids and grandkids are Trekkers. I am proud of that. 
One of my favorite Star Trek posters:
