jrh (09/27/82)
Does anyone know the significance of the color of the uniforms worn by the crew of the Enterprise? On the TV series the shirts and dresses were gold, blue, or red. What about the ST movies - was there any rank or classification associated with those uniforms? Jan Holliday Bell Labs/Indy
sjb (09/27/82)
In the TV show, gold was command, blue was sciences, and red was engineering and support services (right from the technical manual) Each color also had its own insignia (the thing over the left breast).
pha (09/27/82)
The meanings of the colors are: Gold (actually tenne): Command Blue: Sciences Red: Engineering/Other (such as communications) This is all according to the Star Fleet Technichal Manual, by Franz Joseph. The manual is so realistic, the publisher isn't even mentioned. If you're a trekkie, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!!!! Believe me, it's great! Paul "Are you a TREKKIE?" Anderson sdcsvax!sdchema!pha