Picard series confirmed post-Romulus

[BurnhamAll]

The show can be about Picard AND it can be about a Romulan refugee crisis. It doesn't have to be one or the other. In fact, the crisis can be used as a metaphor for events in his life, or to emphasize a common theme. Perhaps the refugee crisis is just the storyline that plays out as a catalyst for the character stuff.

Sooooooooooooo sorry for voicing my opinion.

What do you want me to say here?

I find it ridiculous that fans will complain before a show is out, about fans speculation of a story that is similar to what Trek has done popularly for decades.

 

[Dukhat]

I find it ridiculous that fans will complain before a show is out, about fans speculation of a story that is similar to what Trek has done popularly for decades.

Welcome to the TrekBBS, where this happens all the time.

Sorry, but "Picard dealing with refugees" is simply not an interesting premise for a major character that we haven't heard from for 18 years.

 

[fireproof78]

Welcome to the TrekBBS, where this happens all the time.

Sorry, but "Picard dealing with refugees" is simply not an interesting premise for a major character that we haven't heard from for 18 years.

Given Picard's rep as a negotiator him navigating such a crisis would be interesting, and given the current political climate, right up Trek's alley. Interesting or not, this how Trek has been in the past.

 

[Dukhat]

Given Picard's rep as a negotiator him navigating such a crisis would be interesting, and given the current political climate, right up Trek's alley. Interesting or not, this how Trek has been in the past.

I thought they said they we were going to see a "different" Picard in this show?

 

[BurnhamAll]

Welcome to the TrekBBS, where this happens all the time.

Sorry, but "Picard dealing with refugees" is simply not an interesting premise for a major character that we haven't heard from for 18 years.

Well, welcome to the garbage bin. Your opinion is just your opinion.

Given Picard's rep as a negotiator him navigating such a crisis would be interesting, and given the current political climate, right up Trek's alley. Interesting or not, this how Trek has been in the past.

Precisely. This guy gets it. Also helps that he's not narrow minded, dogmatic, or obstinate.

 

[BurnhamAll]

I thought they said they we were going to see a "different" Picard in this show?

You have a very narrow definition of words.

You're taking "different" to be VERY literal. I inferred that he meant a different state of mind.

 

[Dukhat]

Well, welcome to the garbage bin. Your opinion is just your opinion.

Precisely. This guy gets it. Also helps that he's not narrow minded, dogmatic, or obstinate.

You have a very narrow definition of words.

You're taking "different" to be VERY literal. I inferred that he meant a different state of mind.

Cut out the personal insults.

 

[BurnhamAll]

Perhaps he has a different outlook, owing to his advanced age and unfortunate events that have occurred in his life since we saw him last. He is now a bitter, obstinate, narrow-minded old man, who no longer sees the wonder in the universe. He can no longer see the possibilities, and is reactionary and judgmental.

But he's still a diplomat.

 

[BurnhamAll]

Cut out the personal insults.

Don't roll your eyes and condescendingly refer to me as a "newbie" as if i haven't read TrekBBS for 20 years.

 

[Dukhat]

Don't roll your eyes and condescendingly refer to me as a "newbie" as if i haven't read TrekBBS for 20 years.

I'll let the mods deal with this.

 

[thribs]

Why would Picard give a damn about the Romulans. Those sneaky second rate Vulcans have caused nothing but grief to him and his crew. He should be cheering that they got themselves blown up.

This is given anyway since that sadly is on screen canon. I just want to know if his kid is still around.

 

[Agony_Boothb]

The neutral zone alone must have hundreds of empty worlds. It might be topical, but it doesn’t fit the Trek universe.

Not to mention, that if you go by Star Trek: Star Charts, the side of the empire furthest from the federation borders unclaimed areas of the beta quadrant. Also I don't find it believable that a race as canny as the Romulans would not have a secondary capital world in their empire. Just like if Earth was destroyed, the federation wouldn't end, the capital would just be shifted to Vulcan or Andor or maybe Alpha Centauri.

This. I don't need Star Trek to be a metaphor for current events. Seeing Picard dealing with a bunch of refugee Romulans is not what I'd call an interesting show to watch.

I agree with this. I'm not remotely interested in Trek exploring a refugee crisis for an entire series. Now Picard going on a mission to solve quadrant/galaxy spanning spanning mystery would be much more interesting.

 

[thribs]

With them gone, Iconia is finally in Federation space. Picard goes to explore properly which leads to the Iconian war. That’s the premise I’m going with.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Why would Picard give a damn about the Tomulans. Those sneaky second rate Vulcans have caused nothing but grief to him and his crew. He should be cheering that they got themselves blown up.

This is given anyway since that sadly is on screen canon. I just want to know if his kid is still around.

Those sneaky Tomulans, an entire culture based on the worship of Tom Paris.

 

[Dukhat]

Those sneaky Tomulans, an entire culture based on the worship of Tom Paris.

Or Tom Riker.

 

[fireproof78]

I thought they said they we were going to see a "different" Picard in this show?

There are many ways to be different with Picard. Perhaps he fails at the negotiations. Perhaps the Romulans are not up front in their negotiations and Picard gets stuck trying to make a raw deal work.

Or, maybe the negotiations will involve a duel.

Why would Picard give a damn about the Tomulans. Those sneaky second rate Vulcans have caused nothing but grief to him and his crew. He should be cheering that they got themselves blown up.

Wow...how enlightened

Kirk's comment of "Let them die!" in TUC is sounding charitable by comparison.

Those sneaky Tomulans, an entire culture based on the worship of Tom Paris.

Or Tom Riker.

I thought it meant Myspace was still around.

 

[The Old Mixer]

Sooooooooooooo sorry for voicing my opinion, newbie.

Well, welcome to the garbage bin. Your opinion is just your opinion.



Precisely. This guy gets it. Also helps that he's not narrow minded, dogmatic, or obstinate.

Alright, personal insults are an actionable offense. I'm going to let it go with a Friendly up to this point, but if this flares back up, somebody's getting a Warning. The post, not the poster.

 

[Dukhat]

There are many ways to be different with Picard. Perhaps he fails at the negotiations. Perhaps the Romulans are not up front in their negotiations and Picard gets stuck trying to make a raw deal work.

Or, maybe the negotiations will involve a duel.

I'm actually hoping the series turns out to be that Picard never left the Nexus and everything up to 2399 has just been a fantasy for him.

 

[fireproof78]

I'm actually hoping the series turns out to be that Picard never left the Nexus and everything up to 2399 has just been a fantasy for him.

I could get onboard with that actually.

 

[Dukhat]

I could get onboard with that actually.

Talk about a reboot!