Starfleet Academy: “Series Acclimation Mil”

Seeking mentorship from the obvious choice – the Holographic Doctor – SAM enters a very awkward relationship that has the four-month-old hologram searching for answers in other ways. SAM sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, embarking on a journey that leads to self-discovery. “Series Acclimation Mil” explores legacy, identity, and Starfleet history, as familiar themes resurface and the cadets face lessons shaped by the past. Continue reading Starfleet Academy: “Series Acclimation Mil”

Starfleet Academy – “Vox in Excelso”

“Vox in Excelso” centers on the pacifist Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag, exploring his backstory and challenges with his heritage. When an existential crisis threatens to wipe out the Klingons, Jay-Den is forced to confront his past and his strained relationship with his family. As he pursues an unexpected coping method, Captain Ake races against time to save them from extinction. Continue reading Starfleet Academy – “Vox in Excelso”

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E8 – “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans”

“Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” opens with Captain Pike and an away team embarking on a mission to a pre-warp planet that received an energy system from Vulcans before the Prime Directive was in place. The system is on the verge of a nuclear meltdown. To avoid detection, the landing party must temporarily transform into Vulcans. Upon returning to the Enterprise, the antidote proves ineffective. The four human crew members are stuck as Vulcans, indefinitely. Continue reading Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S3, E8 – “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans”