Trek Wars Badges

When I was a kid, I wished I had an after-school club that embraced the fandoms I loved. 30 years later, in my Middle School, I began a club called, "Trek Wars." We bring students together into a space where we can talk about Science Fiction, Super Heroes, Fantasy, and everything considered, "geeky" and "nerdy." We have only just begun growing our group, but we have MANY things that reflect who we are and how we bring franchises together under one banner.

Each of our club members wear these "badges" to reflect their "rankings" in the group. Much like the United Federation of Planets, each ranking reflects their grade level and "authority" in the group of sorts. The creations are as follows:

Ensign = 6th Grade
Liutenent = 7th Grade
Lt. Commander = 8th Grade

The following rankings are based on elections within the group early in the school year:

Commander = Vice President, "Communications Officer" (Secretary)
Captain = President
Admiral = Teacher/Supervisor

These badges reinforce the feeling of unity within the group. We're all united under the banner of all fandoms coming together to make something awesome. I decided to base this badge off of the Star Trek TNG Episode: Future Imperfect where the badges not only reflect the emblem of Starfleet, but also the bars indicating their rank. To bring Star Wars into it, I added the symbol of the rebellion in the center. Put together, rather than separating the two franchises, they are united.

There is a space in the back to glue a rectangular button pin to make it an "official" badge.