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Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?

  • Interview: Tawny Newsome On “Gargantuan Task” To Give DS9 “Resolution” On ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

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  • Great. Read the interview, and if there's any aspect of it you feel you need to add thoughts to, go ahead and do it. And if you don't have anything to add, (a) that doesn't mean it's not worth sharing, and (b) you can just bypass the thread entirely.

    It's not on OPs to tell people what aspects of an article to talk about, and in many cases, I would argue that it's not appropriate to try.

    I don’t appreciate it anymore than a friend shoving a magazine in my face

    You can't possibly think that someone posting something online is analogous to approaching you and shoving something in your face. Please tell me you can tell the difference.

  • Interview: Tawny Newsome On “Gargantuan Task” To Give DS9 “Resolution” On ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

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  • The "context" is in the headline. That tells you all that you should need to know to determine whether you want to read the article.

    The fact that you seem to want someone to do that work for you and tell you what to think (divorcing whatever gets highlighted from its full context in the interview in the process) is frankly disappointing.

    Getting mad at link aggregation software for aggregating links is a real choice.

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    Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x05 "Series Acclimation Mil"

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  • I've never been convinced that the ear-grabbing actually did anything. Bareil certainly had no patience for it.

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  • It's funny - I knew he would be wearing it at some point, sort of had my eye out for it...and didn't notice it at all when I actually watched the episode.

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  • I wonder if there was more to it that got cut for time. I think it's...fine as it is, if only because Holly Hunter's physicality in the role is a sight to behold. But it doesn't have much to offer besides the further development of the relationship between Ake and Kelrec.

  • Interview: Tawny Newsome On “Gargantuan Task” To Give DS9 “Resolution” On ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

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  • It's not a video, but thanks for playing.

  • Interview: Tawny Newsome On “Gargantuan Task” To Give DS9 “Resolution” On ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

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  • Who are you asking? Do you have an opinion of your own? Is there any chance at all you have something to say about the interview you're ostensibly discussing?

  • I Am Watching ‘Deep Space 9’ & Something has Slowly Developed into A Complaint & Un-Able to Understand- The Challenges of 2-Genetically Engineered Friends of Dr. Bashir.

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  • DS9 was not a UPN show - it was syndicated.

    The residents of the Institute are a bit of a minefield, not least because the show didn't do much to sketch out exactly what challenges they were living with. We're unfortunately left to assume that they would be at risk of harming themselves or others were they living on their own.

    I do think Lauren was portrayed as having delusions more than any kind of "sex addiction," and you could make the case that Patrick may not be able to safely care for himself.

    But a lot has happened in the deinstitutionalization movement since those episodes were produced, so it's pretty tough to justify way they were treated. It is, however, a decent mirror to the way society was at that time.

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  • I've been pretty excited for this one ever since it was highlighted as a "love letter" to DS9...but I was pretty nervous about a couple of things.

    I wasn't sure how the hell they would make it relevant to the cast of this show, and keep them rightly front-and-centre. There was no obvious connection for them to do so, and it wouldn't serve them well to just do a full-on nostalgia fest.

    I also wasn't sure how to explore Sisko's fate in a way that felt substantial. It seems like any story about his return would have to be pretty significant (or, alternatively, so insignificant that it would be hard to make an episode about it).

    As it turns out, I needn't have worried. They threaded the needle pretty perfectly. SAM was the central character from beginning to end, and her "connection" to Sisko was uniquely intertwined with the character's motivations. And they sidestepped my second issue entirely, but in a way that I still found satisfying.

    I feel bad for Ben and Kasidy's kid, though - apparently completely insignificant to the history books.

    And I do hope he was able to visit them from time to time.

  • ‘Starfleet Academy’ Episode 5 Trailer Reveals ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Connection

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  • DS9 ran on fusion power, so in theory there wouldn't have been any dilithium in use (though the same couldn't necessarily be said for docked or orbiting ships).

    But I tend to think the station itself should be gone by now, unless they decided to preserve it for historical reasons or something.

  • ‘Starfleet Academy’ Episode 5 Trailer Reveals ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Connection

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  • At least we'll always have Turner.

  • ‘Starfleet Academy’ Episode 5 Trailer Reveals ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Connection

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  • You don't think the mysterious disappearance of a war hero who was also entangled with non-linear, godlike beings would be interesting?

  • ‘Starfleet Academy’ Episode 5 Trailer Reveals ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ Connection

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  • It's only sitting next to a portal to the other side of the galaxy that also happens to be the home of a species that exists outside of linear time - nothing significant there!

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  • They seem to be tailoring the SFS previews for the social media crowd, with no "standard" formatting.

    I suppose you could argue it's targeting a specific audience, but...it's weird.

  • [SPOILER PICARD SEASON 3 TALK] What happend with the the new and old Borg after Picard season 2 and 3?

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  • Oh of course, you're absolutely right!

  • [SPOILER PICARD SEASON 3 TALK] What happend with the the new and old Borg after Picard season 2 and 3?

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  • The Borg have only been mentioned once in the 32nd century, unless there's something I'm forgetting:

    At the conference discussing the species behind the DMA, someone raises the possibility that they could have a collective intelligence. President Rillak says, "like the Borg?"

    In my opinion, her tone is a little fearful. Make of that what you will!

  • [SPOILER PICARD SEASON 3 TALK] What happend with the the new and old Borg after Picard season 2 and 3?

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  • They are both in the "prime" Star Trek universe, but the "classic" Borg Collective is dead, leaving only Jurati's splinter faction (as far as we know).

  • Preview Episode 5 Of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ With 13 New Images From “Series Acclimation Mil”

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  • Oh yeah, the publicity stills are often laser-focused (phaser-focused) on being as boring as possible - if it weren't for the logline and information on the writers and directors, I'd consider them almost completely worthless.

  • Preview Episode 5 Of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ With 13 New Images From “Series Acclimation Mil”

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  • As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path. Meanwhile, Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual.

    I have a strong suspicion that this shot from one of the early trailers wasn't a throwaway easter egg as many of us assumed:

  • Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, expected to resign as MP

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  • Between this and Freeland, I wonder if we'll see an election called in the near future.

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    Former minister Bill Blair appointed to diplomatic post, expected to resign as MP

    www.cbc.ca /news/politics/bill-blair-appointment-high-commissioner-mp-9.7071166
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    'Star Trek' vet Michael Dorn swaps Klingon stories with new 'Starfleet Academy' cadet

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    Analysis: How is Carney's government filling high-level jobs?

    www.cbc.ca /news/politics/carney-trudeau-government-appointments-9.7069060
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    Latest batch of Epstein files reveals sex offender was allowed into Canada after conviction

    www.cbc.ca /news/world/livestory/epstein-files-drop-9.7068259
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    Jim Pattison won't sell U.S. warehouse proposed as new ICE facility

    www.cbc.ca /news/canada/british-columbia/jim-pattison-industrial-building-won-t-sell-ice-9.7068494
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    Catherine O’Hara Dies: Beloved ‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘SCTV’, ‘Home Alone’ Actor Was 71

    deadline.com /2026/01/catherine-ohara-dead-1236703726/
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    STO Ships are Canon! Again!

    www.playstartrekonline.com /en/news/article/11579730
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    Officers reassigned after alleged assault of Oshawa lawyer, SIU not investigating

    www.cbc.ca /news/canada/toronto/sui-oshawa-courthouse-investigation-9.7067100
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    Misleading videos on social media are targeting travellers to Canada for FIFA World Cup

    www.cbc.ca /news/canada/misleading-immigration-fifa-world-cup-9.7065818
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    Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x04 "Vox in Excelso"

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    Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown | Exploration Deep Dive

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    See The USS Athena Battle [SPOILERS] In Trailer For ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 4

    trekmovie.com /2026/01/28/see-the-uss-athena-battle-spoilers-in-trailer-for-star-trek-starfleet-academy-episode-4/
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    Interview — Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Raoul Bhaneja on the War College’s Commander Kelrec

    blog.trekcore.com /2026/01/interview-star-trek-starfleet-academy-raoul-bhaneja/
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    Interview: Oded Fehr On Vance Being “Tough” (But Not A Star Trek “Badmiral”) On ‘Starfleet Academy’

    trekmovie.com /2026/01/27/interview-oded-fehr-on-vance-being-tough-but-not-a-star-trek-badmiral-on-starfleet-academy/
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    Preview Episode 4 Of ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ With 12 New Images From “Vox in Excelso”

    trekmovie.com /2026/01/26/preview-episode-4-of-star-trek-starfleet-academy-with-12-new-images-from-vox-in-excelso/
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    Disabled man feels shut out of accessible seating as venues — including Rogers Arena — fail to stop abuse

    www.cbc.ca /news/gopublic/accessible-seating-abuse-9.7057214
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    Canada has no intent of pursuing free trade deal with China, says PM after Trump threat

    www.cbc.ca /news/politics/carney-canada-trump-tariff-threat-china-trade-9.7060150
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    New Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Tie-In Comic Series Announced for April

    blog.trekcore.com /2026/01/star-trek-starfleet-academy-lost-contact-comic-announced/
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    January Star Trek Merch Roundup: Factory Entertainment’s Klingon Communicator Prop Replica, Funko POPs, Books, and More!

    blog.trekcore.com /2026/01/january-star-trek-merch-roundup-books-collectibles-more/
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    ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Coming To SkyShowtime In Europe In February

    trekmovie.com /2026/01/22/star-trek-starfleet-academy-coming-to-skyshowtime-in-europe-in-february/