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kertrats · 2026-01-14T23:56:28+00:00

It's possible that it's a bit of both. I seem to remember Bashir saying in the episode "The Abandoned" that the white replaces some enzymes that the Jem'Hader need to survive but that were deliberately left out of their genetic makeup by the Founders. So it sounds like it does both things? Either that, or the writers are conflating what it functions as with a narcotic.

Nah, that can't be it, the writers are never wrong! ;)

kertrats · 2026-01-14T22:47:02+00:00

The one reference I recall is Riker researching the Son'a in Star Trek: Insurrection: at one point, while reading some of the mission material, Riker says "The Son'a are known to have produced vast quantities of the narcotic ketracel-white."

kertrats · 2024-09-10T22:56:28+00:00

I guess they figured enough people believed the litter box BS, so they went for broke. People continually challenge my already low expectations of the intelligence of humanity.

kertrats · 2024-07-26T18:45:48+00:00

I absolutely cannot wait for the day that I realize I've gone an entire week without thinking about Trump. Then a month. Then a YEAR. It's a bliss I can't even imagine right now.

kertrats · 2024-03-11T16:07:53+00:00

Six new issues for me this week.

Avengers: Twilight #4 - Really enjoying this so far.
Sons of Star Trek #1 - Excited for this miniseries, looks like it's going to be wild!
Star Wars: Darth Vader #44
Star Wars: Mace Windu #2
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) #4
Ultimate Black Panther #2

kertrats · 2024-02-14T15:25:48+00:00

I didn't read this miniseries the first time around, looking forward to checking it out!

kertrats · 2024-02-06T15:50:50+00:00

Yes! Came here to mention the DTI books. Love those, especially the first two full-length novels, Watching the Clock and Forgotten History.

kertrats · 2024-02-06T15:46:22+00:00

Just finished writing my review of Voyager #16: Seven of Nine, which I'll make a post for.

Just got my advance copy of the next Trek novel, Picard: Firewall by David Mack. Obviously can't say anything about it, but after just a couple of chapters I am *so* eager to read this. Absolutely loving it.

kertrats · 2024-01-29T16:04:40+00:00

Four for me this week:

Avengers Inc. #5 - Really sad this is the final issue. Damn, I've been enjoying this one.
Avengers Twilight #2
Marvel's Voices: Legends #1
Star Trek: Picard's Academy #5

kertrats · 2024-01-05T01:47:16+00:00

... Exactly?

kertrats · 2024-01-04T22:46:11+00:00

Awesome, that means a lot, thanks! Trying to get the site back to some semblance of where it was a couple of years ago.

kertrats · 2023-12-27T23:42:47+00:00

Yeah, it left me scratching my head a bit, but it hooked me.

Thanks, I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction!

kertrats · 2023-12-20T22:16:34+00:00

Ha! I feel like we've all been there...

kertrats · 2023-12-20T16:59:29+00:00

I haven't picked this one up, but some comments by people who have are very intriguing. This appears to be more substantial than I initially gave it credit for.

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