Star Trek: 10 Things You Should Know Before Applying To Starfleet Academy

The Sol System is a great place to study whether you're applying to Starfleet Academy or not. As a Starfleet cadet, you can spend a semester or two dodging asteroids in the belt or do your zero-G training in the Coral Sea. Earth and Luna (or simply 'The Moon' to the locals) have a lot to offer, with some of the galaxy's hottest tourist attractions to knock off your Odo's bucket list whilst you're here. Four years is a long time after all; as Admiral Janeway might say, you've got to let your hair down!

For all those coming to Sector 001 for the first time, however, note that there's always a chance of a Borg cube hidden inside a gas giant, and let's not forget that the Utopia Planitia shipyards are still in ruins.

One of the most important decisions you'll make as a cadet, if not for the rest of your Starfleet career, is where you choose to eat and drink. Earth has enough bars and restaurants to mean you never have to go near a replicator but pick your regular haunt wisely as there are networking opportunities.

10 Forward Avenue is best if you want some advice from Jean-Luc over his fish and chips. Sisko's Creole Kitchen speaks for itself, especially in the hope that a certain Captain returns from his heavenly duties (if he even is in the Celestial Temple). At Sandrine's, you can play pool whilst waiting for Tom Paris to visit his old alma mater.

What Sector 001 really needs is a franchise license for Quark's (in Roswell)!