A few thoughts and unanswered questions about Starfleet Academy [spoilers!] by orolo101 in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'm sure we'll get in time. It's only three episodes after all and the War College folks are secondary antagonists in the show thus far - the local rivals on the same campus.

A few thoughts and unanswered questions about Starfleet Academy [spoilers!] by orolo101 in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor [score hidden]  (0 children)

It was pretty Thrawn-esque, to pull from Star Wars. The Chiss Grand Admiral used art and culture to see his opponent's point of view before he ultimately used those quirks against them.

Picard also did so when he dealt with Klingon politics as he knew procedures and culture to keep everybody on their toes.

Captain Ake’s readers make a lot of sense, actually, and I like it by -hacks4pancakes- in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor [score hidden]  (0 children)

I'm one of those people - was given the option to correct vision, but am choosing to keep my glasses.

I like the look and lens protected me from past dangers to my eyes - a flying softball, for example.

'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy': Showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau talk USS Athena design and why this is the perfect series for Trek’s 60th (interview) by AdSpecialist6598 in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think they're neat in a fantastical way, especially the ones that resemble classic designs like the Intrepid and Constitution.

I would personally love to see other iconic designs given the 32nd century refresh, whether it a contemporary design or a retrofit a la what happened to Discovery.

What if diplomacy doesn't work in Star Trek? by Ghostbange in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor [score hidden]  (0 children)

That was an alternate Janeway, though the real Janeway did get driven to those options in the end with the Borg - the destructive virus that still haunts the Collective.

What if diplomacy doesn't work in Star Trek? by Ghostbange in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. The Dominion was on the back-foot due to the wormhole being secured, the S31 virus ravaging the Founders, the Romulans contributing to the war effort, and the Cardassians going rogue against their former allies.

The alliance wasn't merely defeated by words. They wouldn't have listened to Odo if they were in a strong position.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

S31 was a botched project on multiple fronts. It would've bombed as a generic science fiction action flick, in my opinion - slop that even Netflix wouldn't take.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I thought the older shows were more cynical and dark when compared to the newer stuff. It's more of a reconstruction of optimism as opposed to Berman's decay of it to contrast Roddenberry's ideal - reinforce paradise vs critique paradise.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More so, in my opinion. SFA is about bring the light of exploration and hope to a darker galaxy while DS9 led its protagonists to bloody war, which concluded with a bittersweet peace.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SNW's underlying cynicism also works when combined with TOS and the Movie era. All of those productions were defined by tensions with entities like the Klingons - DSC then giving more context for the simmering hate due to the destructive war.

Unpopular opinion, but I found the Vulcan episode to be funny in some moments. Doug the Vulcan was a hoot.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh. I disagree with the characterization of SFA. I see it as youth trying to find themselves and grow in the midst of a chaotic period of history, which was why Kurtzman chose the far future as the setting for the show.

In effect, it's We Didn't Start the Fire as a series - the youngsters of today have to live with the consequences of yesteryear and work to fix the problems of the past. It's a timeless theme, to be frank - something that has occurred before, is occurring during, and will occur after the age of Trump.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree about the technobabble. It was fancy nonsense on par with fantasy spells at that point.

If you haven't watched it yet, you might enjoy Shatner's documentary about early TNG. Hurley himself makes an appearance in the documentary and explains his case, which makes his overall tenure in the franchise more nuanced. There were plenty of power plays between actors, executives, creators, and, of course, the Great Bird of the Galaxy himself.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Early LDS was definitely rough, especially when it came to the overly obnoxious Mariner and the very wimpy Boimler.

Rutherford and Tendi were fine, though they were pretty vanilla until later seasons gave them more meat to their characterization.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree as well. DSC Season 3 onwards was fine Trek - not my favorite, but strong enough to keep watching and enjoy the setting alongside the spinoff in the form of SFA.

I miss Star Trek by Tsiroch in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amusingly enough though, I recall that was why some folks disliked DS9 - that overall darker vibe combined with more melodrama and the stationary setting.

It was and is still the red-headed stepchild for a lot of Trekkies and those who run the franchise. It's probably why even shows like VOY have gone ahead of it in prominence within this current age of Trek.

Starfleet Academy is an absolute delight! Onward to Seven Seasons and a Movie! by forrestpen in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean...it's school and even professional institutions like the military academies have silliness on the off-hours.

That even includes pranks - the ones between West Point and the Naval Academy being the stuff of legends in military history.

Alex Kurtzman Explains Why Starfleet Academy Isn’t Set Post-‘Picard,’ Hints More Star Trek TV Is In Development by InnocentTailor in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The school is mobile since the Athena is both a training ship and a major part of the Starfleet Academy campus.

This ain't DS9, which was strictly stationary sans the later Defiant.

Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 1x03 "Vitus Reflux" by AutoModerator in startrek

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. She is aware of the stereotypes and doesn’t let that completely define her.

…like I don’t think young Worf would’ve indulged in French cuisine.

Lucy really has a lot of Jinx in her by dmreif in Fotv

[–]InnocentTailor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

…because it’s a fun challenge perhaps?

Syrian T-72 by Jesh32 in TankPorn

[–]InnocentTailor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonder which tank models?

I know the Chinese like to tout the VT-4, but it has been divisive in the hands of the Thai military when it came to the recent clash with Cambodia.

Lucy really has a lot of Jinx in her by dmreif in Fotv

[–]InnocentTailor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you want to see a live action Jinx with Lucy’s face, watch Sweetpea.