Editing Global Channel Directory (section)

== Global Channels ==
The following is a selection of global chat channels that are both open to the public<ref>That does include some 'private' channels who allow free access</ref> and have at least 100 subscribers:

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! Channel || Description || Members <ref>Numbers as of August 18, 2017</ref> || Type
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| '''20player''' || Created in 2015 this channel is searching for ways to bring life to old queues. Members have a non-elitest mentality, specializing in (but not limited to) 20player queues. It is more active on weekends with members from many different time zones.  A place to come together and pop those old queues, and have fun doing it.  Lurkers are welcome:) || 432 || Community PvE
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| '''Accolades''' || The Accolades Channel exists to bring together those players who enjoy collecting every [[accolade]] in the game. A secondary mission of the channel is to help put together experienced players for [[Fleet Action]]'s, STF's, Red Alerts, Re-Mastered Mission runs and more. || 2032 || Accolades
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| '''Club Noob''' || A Trading channel with a little more to it. Buy, sell, trade, community chat, loan, advice, ship builds, pvp chat, pawns. || 1231 || Community <!-- Flagged for abusive moderation -->
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| '''DOFFCalls''' || This channel is the complement to DOFFJobs and is used by ''bit.ly/DOFFS'' spreadsheet editors. It is strictly moderated and should be only used for assignment callouts. || 4726 || Duty Officer -->
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| '''DOFFJobs''' || The DOFFJOBS Channel was developed to help captains with the [[Duty Officer]] content. The primary function of the channel was to coordinate efforts in finding DOff Missions, but due to its unmoderated<ref name="unmod">[[Image:icon-warning-22x22.png|Warning|16px]] Be advised that unmoderated channels tend to have strong language and more than a fair share of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_%28Internet%29 Trolls].</ref> nature it is now a place for DOffing advice and chatter. || 8434 || Community
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| '''DPS-Public''' || A channel for those who want to increase their DPS and join the 10k, 30k, 50k, and 75k channels. Build help and questions welcome. || 597 || Community PVE
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| '''FEDdefera''' || Used to find FED teams for [[Defera Invasion Zone]] || 1167 || Teaming
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|'''FedSim'''
|This channel was created to organize Colony Invasion Simulations for Federation allied players. If you want to participate in a Fed Colony Invasion Simulation this is the place to go.
|962
|Community PvE
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|'''GER STO'''
|Unofficial STO global chat channel for German speaking people. Smaller alternative to 'STOGERMAN'.
|445
|Foreign Community
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| '''Global''' || Global chat channel || 2388 || Chat
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| '''KDFassistance''' || The KDF Assistance channel helps out Klingon players who may have a more difficult time getting the people needed to run missions like Special Task Forces. || 487 || Klingon
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| '''KDFdefera''' || Used to find KDF teams for [[Defera Invasion Zone]] || 1539 || Teaming
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|'''KDFSim'''
|This channel was created to organize Colony Invasion Simulations for KDF allied players. If you want to participate in a KDF Colony Invasion Simulation this is the place to go.
|530
|Community PvE
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| '''KPR''' || This is the official global channel for [http://www.kirtangpirateradio.com/ Kirtang Pirate Radio], an internet radio station which broadcasts to the Star Trek Online community. || 349 || Fan
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| '''MotzChannel''' ||  Unofficial STO global chat channel for German speaking people. For PVE/STF/PVP and any help you need in STO. || 706 || Foreign Community
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| '''STO-RU''' ||  Unofficial STO global chat channel for all Russian speaking people. Ask PVE,STF,PVP and any other help oe advice you may need in STO. || 713 || Foreign Community
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| '''NoP Public Service''' || The NoP Public Service Channel is a hub for free high tier Fleet Holding invites - trying to sell access is a bannable offense. || 13055 || Community
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| '''OrganizedPvP''' || Organize matches and discuss [[PvP]] strategy. || 760 || Community PvP
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| '''PartyTime''' || The PartyTime channel is specifically for social gatherings and trivia events on any shard where Captains are not participating in missions. || 657 || Community
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| '''PriorityOne''' || The [https://www.priorityonearmada.com/ PriorityOne] channel is the in game communication channel for the [http://priorityonepodcast.com/ Priority One STO Podcast] team, listeners and hosts. Meet people, share ideas, discuss the show and have fun! || 882 || Fan
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| '''REDALERT''' || The [http://www.arcgames.com/en/forums/startrekonline#/discussion/1029273/redalert-global-channel-for-info-on-all-event-content/p1 REDALERT] channel is specifically for discussion on all [[Event]] content on the Live Server (Holodeck). Players can alert others to event times in this channel, provide and/or receive mission info, find a team or just chat in general about events. || 9653 || Community
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| '''RedditChat''' || If you're a redditor and an STO player, this is home. Offers build advice, friendly chat, LFG, friends, fleets, and about anything you could want. || 9751 || Community
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| '''Sigma''' || Global channel of the german roleplay community. || 259 || Roleplay
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| '''Simulation''' || This channel was created to organize Colony Invasion Simulations for Federation and KDF players. If you want to participate in a Colony Invasion Simulation this is the place to go. || 2315 || Community PvE 
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| '''SSR''' || This is the official global channel for [http://subspace-radio.net/ Subspace Radio], an internet radio station which broadcasts to the Star Trek Online community. || 2043 || Fan
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| '''STOFR''' || Unofficial French community channel. || 4988 || Foreign Chat
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| '''STOGerman''' || Unofficial German community channel. || 16406 || Foreign Chat
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| '''STORP.ORG''' || STORP.ORG's Global Channel. Chat and collaborate with other roleplayers, or ask for advice and tips on any aspect.  || 1278 || Roleplay
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| '''STOWiki''' || STOWiki's very own official Global Channel. Chat and collaborate with other authors, or ask for advice and tips on editing. || 245 || Fan
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| '''The Science Channel''' || Channel for players who like flying science vessels or otherwise utilizing builds leaning heavily towards science. || 380 || Community
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| '''TheTradingChannel''' || Need a specific doff? Or perhaps want to barter for a Zahl? This channel is designed to make deals and negotiate prices to suit your trading needs. Please remember to shop wisely!<br/> <small>Channel Rules:  WTS/WTT/WTB must be followed by a price. Be respectful of other players. All deals must be better then exchange prices. No Starbase access, entire Fleets, or in-game Code selling. <ref>Channel invites are handled by @Crosis2014, @Hevymtl4life, and @stee1max.</ref></small>|| 4957 || Community <!-- Yes this channel is private. How else to keep the riff raff out that tries to scam you? -->
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| '''TrekRadio.net''' || This is the official global channel for [http://www.trekradio.net Trek Radio.net], an internet radio station which broadcasts to the Star Trek and Star Trek Online communities. || 947 || Fan
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| '''TTS''' || The Tribble Test Server Channel. This unmoderated<ref name="unmod"/> channel is one of the first global channels ever made, it's primary purpose is to discuss the latest [[Tribble (server)|Tribble]] build and bugs. Game developers are occasional visitors and this is a great place to find them and ask them questions directly. If you need advice on how to play the game, you'll find all kinds here. || 3231 || Testing
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| '''Zens Trading Den''' || A trading channel created for those who like to trade big and small, also is lenient about chatting within the channel; in fact, it's encouraged, they like to talk about various ship builds and offer any help or ideas they can.
 || 249 || Community
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