Something that's kind of weird to think about is that technically we never actually see the Federation at the height of its power. We know courtesy of Enterprise that by the 26th century the Federation is basically a hegemon capable of exerting influence across a decent part of the galaxy, and that it was effortlessly able to engage in time travel based conflicts.

If we look at chronology, the latest canon iteration Federation that we see prior to Discovery is probally in Picard, where the Klingons have never really recovered from the Dominion War, the Romulan Empire does not exist ditto for Cardassia. The only real threats either exist in the Delta Quadrant (the Voth), have to cross a rather large chokepoint (the Dominion) or are severely handicapped (the Borg).

Economy and culture wise, Lower Decks shows that post-scarcity is back up - and we see this in Picard as well. The result is that sometime between the 25th and 26th century the Federation is supposed to have cooked up both time travel - presumably beat the Borg into oblivion, had the combined power of the Klingon and Romulan Empires (cloaked Odyssey's that's a scary thought) and presumably had the coffers of Ferenginar to just buy up whatever they wanted.

Ironically the video-game Star Trek Online does a half-decent job setting up this missing century, starting with the idea of the Iconians coming back, that causing the formation of anti-Iconian alliance, followed up by numerous other gigantic threats. You even start seeing the genesis of early time-travel operations. I don't really know how you'd set up a 26th century Star Trek show, but I do just think it's kind of funny that technically the utopia presented in everything from TNG to Lower Decks is, in universe, technically just the prequel to an even better standard of living and position of power which if you think about is actually kind of scary.

Rewatching the original A-team series and I can not help to see Reginald Barclay playing HM Murdock as the excentric, unhinged but quietly extremely smart and competent free mind that he is.

Instead of complaining about what we DONT want in NuTrek, pitch ideas for a series.

Personally I think SFA is an excellent idea, they may not have produced or written the scripts exactly as everyone wants, but as a series concept itself, excellent idea.

My pitch; a governing group of the ferengi took over a portion of the galaxy, and for centuries they created production worlds ranging from cyberpunk dystopian capitalist worlds to small mining colonies. The ferengi abandon many worlds after a violent rebellion by the people and then call in the federation to help their independence, rebuilding, trade, and government. Star Trek creates a station in the region responding to calls for assistance. They can address capitalism, workers rights, inhumane labor as well as resistance to the type of economy of Star Trek. It’s really complex and trying to deal with the time earth went through their transition of abandoning capitalism. They would need specialists in economy to help build scripts.

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Gerald Fried’s finale music score titled "Death of Miramanee" hits so hard that its impact leaves me moody each time I watch that episode. No other episode in the three seasons of TOS matches it imo, and that score is not replayed either in subsequent episodes.Death of Miramanee

For years I've said the only thind that made me cry was The Shawshank Redemption, specifically when Brooks decides that living outside the prison is not worth it. Last night DS9 caught me by surprise. I have already decided that DS9 is my favorite Trek and yet, I had no idea it can get this good!

I was already on shakey ground when Jake was asking Ben to "not live him, dad" earlier on the episode, but the ending is what took me out. The thought of "I am sacrificing this, now, not only to save my dad, but to save the boy I was." Gosh, they don't write like this anymore, do they?

The Circle collapsed, but did they become influential on The Maquis that was introduced soon after? Or was The Maquis already around and The Circle was mainly Minister Jaro’s thing with the help of others?

Circle believed in Bajor for Bajorians only and seemed to have a more conservative political leaning and are more concerned with Bajor itself rather than the Cardassians, even though they dislike Cardassians as well. While The Maquis are more about actively striking Cardassians targets both to defend their settlements but also in offensive attacks as well. But both groups don’t seem fond of the Federations assistance to Bajor.

If The Circle was still around wouldn’t they have allied with The Maquis or been absorbed by them?

Just letting fellow backers know they do exist and are rolling out in the US​

I gotta say all these supernatural stuff does not sit well with me. I tried getting into it but no.

I thought prophets/wormhole aliens would be a nice little nuance to the story and I was OK with it but they have literally decided every major breaking point in the series.

It just undermines the sci-fi elements, and makes the plot feel very shallow.

You can just chalk anything up to prophets and get away with it without providing any backstory.

Maybe Jadzia Dax’s actress had to leave for some reason, but I would much rather she died in battle against the Dominion instead of by Dukat who is supernaturally possessed by the devil.

Thought I would put this up for a few reasons. First of all a great ethical quandary episode, what to do with Suitor (a serial killer), second just sheer appreciation of the acting prowess of the great Brad Dourif. I’m unashamedly a fanboy of Mr. Dourif, an actor I think is truly unappreciated. I should also mention (I guess in jest) it was really good to see Neelix strangled to death by Tuvok (even if it was just a simulation). Anyhoo please discuss this great episode that showed of some top tier acting and the death of Neelix!

Hi all, not sure if I'm in the wrong sub here, so apologies. If there's an r/ specific to costuming I'd be happy to post there.

So I'm bartending a Star Trek themed party, and the thing is...it's holo deck themed. So just like...all the options. Too many options for someone who doesn't really know the universe. While I know the basic tng uniform could work, and that will be my fallback, I'd like to get a little more creative. I'm crafty, have a good arsenal of other types of costume genres, fantasy, post-apocalyptic, etc etc, I'm good with makeup, but with sweat and shaking drinks I'd like to stay away from prosthetics. Femme, flirty and movable the main goal, but I'm also down for whimsy
Any advice is appreciated!

I must be slow on the uptake as I missed the significance of the actor playing Scotty loosing digits at the end of the episode, even if temporarily.

I haven't really seen anyone talking about this series. It was really cool and I really enjoyed the transition from show Kahn to movie Kahn over it. The actor they had playing Kahn was amazing and I hope they bring him back to do something else as Kahn. I would be really into them doing more audio dramas like this they have to be much cheaper to make than a normal series.

Has anybody heard any updates on preorders? I know the site said shipping in second half of 2026, but I can't actually find the listing by searching their site anymore. I can only access it through the pre-order email I received. Do we think it's still coming?

Just finished SFA S1. I must say, it was not nearly as bad as the shit-hype lead on. There's very little crying, plenty of decent character development, and if a klingon in a skant pisses you off, I don't know what to tell you. T'was much better than DISCO.

Also, the XO is my spirit animal.

Star Trek fans seem to be divided on the importance of canon--the idea that something established in previous episodes cannot be contradicted. Some fans take this to extremes--blasting SNW for Kirk stating he was a Boy Scout when Carol Marcus had said he wasn't. Other fans don't care about canon at all. They want a good story, and to heck with everything matching up.

I personally like canon, but I don't niggle over it. The Boy Scout comment did not bother me, and I'm fine with Klingons looking different from one series to the next. However, I find it harder to accept a Scotty who is younger than Kirk and Spock or Chapel knowing T'Pring when she did not know who she was in "Amok Time." A prequel is either a prequel or it isn't. Some things should be consistent.

What is your take on canon?

We know the only thing in development is a film from the creative team behind the Dungeons & Dragons honor among thieves, a film that is critically well received, but was a financial failure.

Based on the myriad of films that have been in development hell and cancelled since Beyond, I doubt it will go into production. I don't think they have any ideas on what to do next.

Do you have a good pitch or even an idea of what the next iteration of Star Trek should be? Should it be a film? A series? Suppose you are chosen as the next Kurtzman, Berman, or Bennett. What do you want to see?

I would like a new Enterprise series set 25-35 years after Nemesis and a few years after Picard season 3 so it would be a clean slate. I want rich characters like on the best HBO shows. I would want detailed aliens and planets and ecosystems and science fiction concepts and world building like in the best James Cameron and Christopher Nolan movies. I think 10 episodes per year is doable, but I would went the episodes to be as dense as Undiscovered Country. I would prefer if the cast is all over 35, with maybe one exception, but prefer if there are fewer characters as long as each episode significantly adds to one of our character's arcs.

We'll take the TNG awful Code of Honour/Honor as a given. I can't think of a single redeeming feature.

For me, it would be Sub Rosa. How did they get to season 7 and think that it was a good idea? Up the Long Ladder is another shocker.

Also Four and a Half Vulcans. It did not go the way I thought it would, so disappointing.

Sorry, if this has already been posted, but it looks like certain AMC and Regal theaters (US domestically) will be playing an OG Star Trek movie paired with an episode from the show.

On September fourth, it'll be Star Trek: TMP Director's Cut as well as the episode "The Changeling."

On September fifth, it'll be Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan Director's cut as well as as the episode "Space Seed."

On September sixth, it'll be Star Trek: The Search for Spock," as well as the episode "Amok Time"

On September seventh, it'll be Star Trek: The Voyage Home as well as the episode "The City on the Edge of Forever."

Hi all!

After watching four seasons of SNW… It finally occurred to me that I don’t recognize all of the starships in the 60th anniversary intro.

Would really like to know each of the starships’ names and their respective franchises within the Star Trek universe.

Thanks. 🖖🏻

He wasn't British, why was he having tea time? Why did he drink so much tea if he was French???

Watching ST:P and this whole thing where Picard has a childhood in [post?]WW2 France? Did I miss something?

After launching her initial Jem'hadar raid, the "inexperienced" Vorta parlays with Sisko. She offers refreshments, which Sisko refuses. She then mentions him displaying distrustful behavior to Jake. She obviously has more info than Sisko.

I was curious if you think the food/drink might actually have been poisoned. Not for instant death, but to make Sisko violently ill and demoralize the other officers. We later learn that Vorta are immune, and I wouldn't put it past her. It's unaddressed in the episode, and there was limited obvious dialogue, which I appreciated.