You actually can log into CO with the same authentication info as whatever other game (I'm assuming STO). You have to be careful if you decide to buy a month of Gold level. It will ask you which game you're buying the time for, but I believe STO is first on the choice list. Just pay attention.
I didn't realize that, in setting up a user name, I was actually setting up my global name. I used my email username, so it's "atring." I think I may have the lamest global name in the game.
Indeed. '@lamest' would be the lamest./*ducks* Ok, ok, I'm goin' already, sheesh...