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From James T. Kirk all the way to Philippa Georgiou, there have been more than a dozen captains of Star Trek ships but none is likely more attached to their vessel than Capt. Jay Roach.

The Halifax native has created his own Star Trek ship in his home and dubbed it the Star Trek Acadia.

With Star Trek Day approaching on Sunday, he appeared on Global News Morning Halifax to give Paul Brothers a tour of the Acadia.

“It pretty much will do anything you can do on the show,” Roach said. “And if it doesn’t, give me five minutes and I can make it do it.”

In his basement, Roach has what he calls his “engine room,” where he displays his collection as well as has a few TVs.

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