What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? - Page 3

Sci · February 4 2013, 08:55 PM

I see no reason why the Union Jack can't fly next to the Flag of the United Federation of Planets. I'm sure the United Kingdom still exists as a polity within the United Earth polity, which itself still exists within the Federation.

Though I, too, would have preferred to see the Flag of United Earth fly alongside the Union Jack and Federation Flag.

Also, I'm more bothered by the fact that the Union Jack seems to be upside down.

Relayer1 · February 4 2013, 08:56 PM

ITL wrote:

Ooh, no. No chavs, please.

I'll bet Chavs are 'innit'...

Flake · February 4 2013, 09:04 PM

The building with the union jack on it is the building that explodes!

I wonder what Scotland thinks about still being part of the UK in 2259?

Of course, we know that in Star Trek the Soviet Union still launches starships in the 24th Century. (The Naked Now, TNG) so I guess its ok

DarthTom · February 4 2013, 10:13 PM

I am not Spock wrote:

United Earth? United Federation of Planets? I thought 22nd century Trek had a world government! Since when were there separate countries in Star Trek? To me, this is a big screw up.

The real question is has the British Monarchy survived into the 22nd Century and is the Windsor family line still on the throne?

section9 · February 4 2013, 10:18 PM

Yes, and expect the Last Holdout Nation State in the 23rd Century to be reigned, but not ruled, by a sometimes dotty family of imported German Monarchs.

You've heard of the Space Hippies? You haven't lived until you've seen the 23rd Century Version of the Space Windsors...

Oh, of course, the only question left for England is this: have they made it past Andorra or a visiting Rigelian Friendly Team in World Cup Qualifying?

You know, from 2258 to 1966 is a really, really long time!

Sci wrote:

I see no reason why the Union Jack can't fly next to the Flag of the United Federation of Planets. I'm sure the United Kingdom still exists as a polity within the United Earth polity, which itself still exists within the Federation.

Though I, too, would have preferred to see the Flag of United Earth fly alongside the Union Jack and Federation Flag.

Also, I'm more bothered by the fact that the Union Jack seems to be upside down.

Typical American mistake by a bunch of Yanks from Los Angeles who think that just because they know some lines from the "Spanish Inquisition" sketch and the "Dead Parrot" sketch, they get to fly the Union Flag upside down.

Two words: "Jesus wept."

The Keeper · February 4 2013, 10:38 PM

DarthTom wrote:

I am not Spock wrote:

United Earth? United Federation of Planets? I thought 22nd century Trek had a world government! Since when were there separate countries in Star Trek? To me, this is a big screw up.

The real question is has the British Monarchy survived into the 22nd Century and is the Windsor family line still on the throne?

My thoughts as well, it has something to do with the dissolution or dismantling of the Monarchy in the time between now and then.

SalvorHardin · February 4 2013, 10:41 PM

More importantly, is the Daily Mail still around?

DarthTom · February 4 2013, 10:47 PM

The Keeper wrote:

My thoughts as well, it has something to do with the dissolution or dismantling of the Monarchy in the time between now and then.

Well if Oxford can survive into the 24th century and Data is a professor at the University surely the Monarchy can survive well into the 22nd century.

Kruezerman · February 4 2013, 10:48 PM

King Henry XVIII?

Mr. Laser Beam · February 4 2013, 10:50 PM

We know the Monarchy survives until at least ENT's time, as Malcolm Reed's father (and grandfather) are said to be Royal Navy veterans.

MacLeod · February 4 2013, 10:53 PM

Well of course flying the Union Flag upside down is a distress signal. As for why it is being flown. Perhaps because that sequence is set in the UK, and the Union Flag is just a visual indicator that we are in the UK. Just as if it was set in the US the American Flag would be flying.

The Keeper · February 4 2013, 11:12 PM

DarthTom wrote:

The Keeper wrote:

My thoughts as well, it has something to do with the dissolution or dismantling of the Monarchy in the time between now and then.

Well if Oxford can survive into the 24th century and Data is a professor at the University surely the Monarchy can survive well into the 22nd century.

Different Continuity. *URL* Awww yeah, bulletproof

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Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

We know the Monarchy survives until at least ENT's time, as Malcolm Reed's father (and grandfather) are said to be Royal Navy veterans.

CRAP! Now I have "they should have done a clean reboot" butthurt.

MacLeod wrote:

Well of course flying the Union Flag upside down is a distress signal.

That is true. Or THIS still occurs.

EDIT: http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/s...-2012112951186

Nero's Shadow · February 4 2013, 11:34 PM

The redcoats are coming the redcoats are coming !!!

Sorry lot of English stuff in this film so glad ??? Hopefully a chilling British villain !!!

JOHN HARRISON I'm good at everything !!!!

Ovation · February 5 2013, 12:10 AM

MacLeod wrote:

Well of course flying the Union Flag upside down is a distress signal. As for why it is being flown. Perhaps because that sequence is set in the UK, and the Union Flag is just a visual indicator that we are in the UK. Just as if it was set in the US the American Flag would be flying.

Exactly how is the Union Flag supposed to be upside down? An American flag, upside down, would have the field of stars at the bottom of the flag. The Canadian flag would have an upside down maple leaf. The Union flag is symmetrical, is it not? Putting it upside down gives you the same image, non? (or maybe I need a new pair of glasses)

Shazam! · February 5 2013, 12:14 AM

Ovation wrote:

The Union flag is symmetrical, is it not? Putting it upside down gives you the same image, non? (or maybe I need a new pair of glasses)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_jack#Flying

February 4 2013, 08:55 PM	#31
Sci Admiral Location: The Red Flag: May Day 2013	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? I see no reason why the Union Jack can't fly next to the Flag of the United Federation of Planets. I'm sure the United Kingdom still exists as a polity within the United Earth polity, which itself still exists within the Federation. Though I, too, would have preferred to see the Flag of United Earth fly alongside the Union Jack and Federation Flag. Also, I'm more bothered by the fact that the Union Jack seems to be upside down. __________________ This dream must end, this world must know: We all depend on the beast below.

February 4 2013, 09:04 PM	#33
Flake Commodore Location: Manchester, UK	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? The building with the union jack on it is the building that explodes! I wonder what Scotland thinks about still being part of the UK in 2259? Of course, we know that in Star Trek the Soviet Union still launches starships in the 24th Century. (The Naked Now, TNG) so I guess its ok

February 4 2013, 10:41 PM	#37
SalvorHardin Rear Admiral Location: Star's End	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? More importantly, is the Daily Mail still around? __________________ www.youtube.com/user/SalvorSeldon

February 4 2013, 10:48 PM	#39
Kruezerman Commander Location: South Texas	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? King Henry XVIII? __________________ Of course I don't want to eat something called a spittle pod. Go away. -Montgomery Scott-

February 4 2013, 10:50 PM	#40
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? We know the Monarchy survives until at least ENT's time, as Malcolm Reed's father (and grandfather) are said to be Royal Navy veterans. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

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February 4 2013, 10:53 PM	#41
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? Well of course flying the Union Flag upside down is a distress signal. As for why it is being flown. Perhaps because that sequence is set in the UK, and the Union Flag is just a visual indicator that we are in the UK. Just as if it was set in the US the American Flag would be flying. __________________ 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.

February 4 2013, 11:34 PM	#43
Nero's Shadow Captain Location: Into Darkness !!!	Re: What's with all the Union Jacks in the trailer? The redcoats are coming the redcoats are coming !!! Sorry lot of English stuff in this film so glad ??? Hopefully a chilling British villain !!! JOHN HARRISON I'm good at everything !!!! __________________ That green blooded son of a bitch !!!!