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Christian. Husband. Dad. Educator. Published in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2016). I post #StarTrek, #MicroTreks, and co-host @firstflightpod.bsky.social!
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It’s a masterpiece
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Agreeed!
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“Starfleet has uniforms for a reason—one crew, one image, one mission,” Shaw says. “Unless—you’re on a space station—or on the Cali Class fleet—or—well-fuck it. It is a fashion free for all. Damned Starfleet Uniform Corp. Inventing reasons for their own existence every few years.”
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“But at least he got her ass looking like a Starfleet officer,” Shaw says. “Why the hell would a onesie make any sense for a professional setting—especially one on the bridge of the flagship that offen invites life and death situations and intense negotiations with world leaders?”
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Thanks, Chris!
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Best one yet
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“Starfleet has uniforms for a reason—one crew, one image, one mission,” Shaw says. “Unless—you’re on a space station—or on the Cali Class fleet—or—well-fuck it. It is a fashion free for all. Damned Starfleet Uniform Corp. Inventing reasons for their own existence every few years.”
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“But at least he got her ass looking like a Starfleet officer,” Shaw says. “Why the hell would a onesie make any sense for a professional setting—especially one on the bridge of the flagship that offen invites life and death situations and intense negotiations with world leaders?”
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“It occurs to me that my people were not unlike your Ba’ul,” Odo argues. “Controlling those they perceived as a threat.”
“Both—operating out of—fear,” Saru adds.
“Yes, that’s it exactly,” Odo agrees. “And you and I—we—our experiences as outsiders away from our people—”
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And it’s a superb film!
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That’d be cool to have!
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“For many years, I maintained order on a space station,” Odo says. “This—job—trained me to notice patterns, details, assess motive.”
“You were—a watchful eye,” Saru teases.
“Hrmph,” Odo grunts.
“I apologize. Continue,” Saru says.
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They endured so much stuff like that yet still brought very human, authentic performances that stand the test of time. My respect for those actors only grows!
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“—that we must die to maintain the Great Balance on Kaminar—was suddenly torn away from our eyes. We—could see—”
“What you could become,” Odo adds.
Saru nods.
“How interesting,” Odo begins.
“Do I hear the tone of a fresh insight?” Saru asks.
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Agreed. It’s a strong season of #StarTrek!
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“I contain multitudes,” Saru recites. “A human poet imagined that each of us contain multiple selves. In a way, we are all—changelings. A skill of the imagination that can help us understand others.”
“And defeat fear with understanding?” Odo replies.
Saru nods.
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“Gave us a fresh perspective,” Saru says. “One that can defeat fear with—understanding.”
“To become something—is to understand its existence,” Odo muses.
Saru’s brow raises.
“Something one of my people once told me,” Odo says.
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“It occurs to me that my people were not unlike your Ba’ul,” Odo argues. “Controlling those they perceived as a threat.”
“Both—operating out of—fear,” Saru adds.
“Yes, that’s it exactly,” Odo agrees. “And you and I—we—our experiences as outsiders away from our people—”
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“For many years, I maintained order on a space station,” Odo says. “This—job—trained me to notice patterns, details, assess motive.”
“You were—a watchful eye,” Saru teases.
“Hrmph,” Odo grunts.
“I apologize. Continue,” Saru says.
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“—that we must die to maintain the Great Balance on Kaminar—was suddenly torn away from our eyes. We—could see—”
“What you could become,” Odo adds.
Saru nods.
“How interesting,” Odo begins.
“Do I hear the tone of a fresh insight?” Saru asks.
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I hope it was a great experience for all!
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That’s great to hear!
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Yes and yes.
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This is incredibly written and illustrated, Ben!
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I’m so sorry about his marriage. 😔
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“…We may suffer losses along the way, but we can hope to learn and grow from those experiences. And from those who accompany us on our journey.”
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BEAUTIFUL!
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From a Christian POV, the words connection, joy, love, & resurrection are at the center of Christ’s descension to Earth, death to atone for our rebellion against God that’s inherent in our humanness, and Christ’s resurrection to connect us with God the Father. Powerful words chosen by a scifi show.
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“…If I have a path, I'm still searching for it. We all are. That's how we find our way, by choosing to walk forward, together. And if there is a greater hand leading us into an uncertain future, I can only hope it guides us well.”
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Agreed
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A pretty decent episode!
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That’s one of the strengths of SNW. Variety.