Ro Laren

los2188 · November 26 2012, 11:25 PM

I was curious about the Ro Laren character. Is there a reason why she didn't appear on DS9 in some form or fashion presumably as a member of the Maquis? I think it would have made for some great storytelling given her history along with Eddington's history as well. I would think that a conflict between Ro and Kira, 2 Bajorans on different sides, very interesting. Am I way off on this?

Sindatur · November 26 2012, 11:52 PM

los2188 wrote:

I was curious about the Ro Laren character. Is there a reason why she didn't appear on DS9 in some form or fashion presumably as a member of the Maquis? I think it would have made for some great storytelling given her history along with Eddington's history as well. I would think that a conflict between Ro and Kira, 2 Bajorans on different sides, very interesting. Am I way off on this?

Actually, Kira was originally written for Ro Laren, but, apparently Michelle Forbes wasn't interested in being tied to the Series, so, that character became Kira.

Not sure why they never woked in a Guest role for Ro Laren, though

MacLeod · November 27 2012, 12:32 AM

Perhaps after the first season, they decided to avoid too many crossovers.

kolibri · November 27 2012, 12:33 AM

Yes, it's well known that Michelle Forbes turned it down. She's said in interviews she was too young to get tied to a seven season show, and I don't blame her. She's a fabulous actress, but to this day she seems pretty reluctant to get tied up in anything on-going. She's the queen of guest starring.

It definitely would have been cool for her to come back, but I'm not really upset that she didn't.

R. Star · November 27 2012, 12:47 AM

Since DS9 actually... used the Maquis storyline unlike Voyager, it would've been nice to see her in Defiant or in Eddington's arc, or even get a story of her own, but yeah.. didn't make or break the series.

I do like how she turned back up during the relaunch novels though.

teacake · November 27 2012, 01:08 AM

I would have SO loved it if Ro Laren had been in the Kira role.

Pavonis · November 27 2012, 01:36 AM

Ro was a good little Starfleet officer by the time DS9 rolled around. She would stand with Sisko and support the idea of Bajorans joining the Federation. With Kira, though, they had the chance to have a command-level officer with a different agenda.

Kira did end up supporting Federation membership pretty quickly, though. She was always a proud Bajoran patriot, while Ro seemed ashamed of being Bajoran. I suppose that would've been her arc, growing to appreciate the people and culture she had run from earlier.

Jimi_James · November 27 2012, 01:40 AM

It would have definitely been interesting to see Ro show up during some of the Marquis story lines...at least one of them.

Minuet · November 27 2012, 03:44 AM

Ro Laren would have been wonderful in Kira's place, but the show would have of course evolved in a different direction than the canon story we know and love.

I would have liked to see a continuation of Ensign Sito's character like they had originally planned. She was such a wonderful character that was just beginning to redeem herself, only to die prematurely.

Melakon · November 27 2012, 04:07 AM

Most of Michelle's episodes were in 1992. In 1993, she was in a movie with some guy named Brad Pitt. Can't blame her if she wanted to keep her movie options open.

Minuet · November 27 2012, 04:35 AM

Have you guys seen Michelle Forbes semi-recently in True Blood? It surprised me when I saw her as the main villain from season two of that show. I was like, "Wait a second, I recognize her...so familiar..."

MacLeod · November 27 2012, 12:11 PM

Melakon wrote:

Most of Michelle's episodes were in 1992. In 1993, she was in a movie with some guy named Brad Pitt. Can't blame her if she wanted to keep her movie options open.

Didn't Colm Meany do some film work during DSN's run, which is why he was missing from some episodes.

So it is possible he had a clause in his contract allowing a certain amount of film work

Melakon · November 27 2012, 12:56 PM

MacLeod wrote:

Didn't Colm Meany do some film work during DSN's run, which is why he was missing from some episodes.

So it is possible he had a clause in his contract allowing a certain amount of film work

There are over a dozen credits for Meaney released during DS9's run. Some might have been done during the seasonal hiatus (hiatuses? hiati?). He's also on record as saying the producers were very good about arranging his schedule so he could pursue film offers.

Tosk · November 27 2012, 03:04 PM

I continue to be glad that Michelle passed. I really loved Nana's role on DS9, and we got to witness Nerys' whole character arc, whereas Ro had already half finished hers on TNG.

Smellincoffee · November 27 2012, 05:11 PM

It would have been interesting to see Ro and Eddington bounce off each other, or Ro and Thomas Riker. She could have exposed either as a poseur.

November 26 2012, 11:25 PM	#1
los2188 Commander Location: North Carolina	Ro Laren I was curious about the Ro Laren character. Is there a reason why she didn't appear on DS9 in some form or fashion presumably as a member of the Maquis? I think it would have made for some great storytelling given her history along with Eddington's history as well. I would think that a conflict between Ro and Kira, 2 Bajorans on different sides, very interesting. Am I way off on this? __________________ Darling, you remain as aesthetically pleasing as the first day we met. I believe I am the most fortunate sentient in this sector of the galaxy.

November 27 2012, 12:32 AM	#3
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Ro Laren Perhaps after the first season, they decided to avoid too many crossovers. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

November 27 2012, 12:33 AM	#4
kolibri Lieutenant Commander	Re: Ro Laren Yes, it's well known that Michelle Forbes turned it down. She's said in interviews she was too young to get tied to a seven season show, and I don't blame her. She's a fabulous actress, but to this day she seems pretty reluctant to get tied up in anything on-going. She's the queen of guest starring. It definitely would have been cool for her to come back, but I'm not really upset that she didn't.

November 27 2012, 12:47 AM	#5
R. Star Commodore Location: Terra 3	Re: Ro Laren Since DS9 actually... used the Maquis storyline unlike Voyager, it would've been nice to see her in Defiant or in Eddington's arc, or even get a story of her own, but yeah.. didn't make or break the series. I do like how she turned back up during the relaunch novels though. __________________ "I was never a Star Trek fan." J.J. Abrams

November 27 2012, 01:08 AM	#6
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November 27 2012, 01:36 AM	#7
Pavonis Commodore Location: South Dakota	Re: Ro Laren Ro was a good little Starfleet officer by the time DS9 rolled around. She would stand with Sisko and support the idea of Bajorans joining the Federation. With Kira, though, they had the chance to have a command-level officer with a different agenda. Kira did end up supporting Federation membership pretty quickly, though. She was always a proud Bajoran patriot, while Ro seemed ashamed of being Bajoran. I suppose that would've been her arc, growing to appreciate the people and culture she had run from earlier.

November 27 2012, 01:40 AM	#8
Jimi_James Lieutenant Commander Location: Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky	Re: Ro Laren It would have definitely been interesting to see Ro show up during some of the Marquis story lines...at least one of them. __________________ “I was here,” says Man. “Prove it,” says the Universe.” Method of Life, a post apocalyptic sci-fi ebook available on Amazon.

November 27 2012, 03:44 AM	#9
Minuet Lieutenant Commander Location: The marvelous progressive utopia of California	Re: Ro Laren Ro Laren would have been wonderful in Kira's place, but the show would have of course evolved in a different direction than the canon story we know and love. I would have liked to see a continuation of Ensign Sito's character like they had originally planned. She was such a wonderful character that was just beginning to redeem herself, only to die prematurely. __________________ "What's a knockout like you doing in a computer generated gin joint like this?"

November 27 2012, 04:07 AM	#10
Melakon Commodore Location: Unmarked grave, Ekos	Re: Ro Laren Most of Michelle's episodes were in 1992. In 1993, she was in a movie with some guy named Brad Pitt. Can't blame her if she wanted to keep her movie options open.

November 27 2012, 04:35 AM	#11
Minuet Lieutenant Commander Location: The marvelous progressive utopia of California	Re: Ro Laren Have you guys seen Michelle Forbes semi-recently in True Blood? It surprised me when I saw her as the main villain from season two of that show. I was like, "Wait a second, I recognize her...so familiar..." __________________ "What's a knockout like you doing in a computer generated gin joint like this?"

November 27 2012, 03:04 PM	#14
Tosk Rear Admiral Location: On the run.	Re: Ro Laren I continue to be glad that Michelle passed. I really loved Nana's role on DS9, and we got to witness Nerys' whole character arc, whereas Ro had already half finished hers on TNG.

November 27 2012, 05:11 PM	#15
Smellincoffee Fleet Captain Location: Vulcan	Re: Ro Laren It would have been interesting to see Ro and Eddington bounce off each other, or Ro and Thomas Riker. She could have exposed either as a poseur. __________________ "The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain.." - Commander Montgomery Scott.