Spoilers Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 1x02 – “Beta Test”

[ToddCam]

low key is 'current'?

Yes. I spend a lot of time with college students and it is used a lot.

 

[Set Harth]

What I mean is, it's not new.

 

[ToddCam]

What I mean is, it's not new.

I didn't say new, I said current. And it's ubiquitous, at least in my experience in a way I don't see with a lot of older people. I mean, bro and dude aren't new either, but reflect a lot of modern use in certain circles.

But then again, I say "Oh my stars and garters!" all the time, so what do I know?

 

[fireproof78]

I didn't say new, I said current. And it's ubiquitous, at least in my experience in a way I don't see with a lot of older people. I mean, bro and dude aren't new either, but reflect a lot of modern use in certain circles.

But then again, I say "Oh my stars and garters!" all the time, so what do I know?

Groovy.

 

[Tuskin38]

When was the Almond Basket reference. I just rewatched Lower Decks and I don't recall that. The only connection I made was when they showed the Exo-Comp and it reminded me of Peanut Hamper.

End credits gave them a name. Same voice actor as Peanut Hamper as well.

 

[Rahul]

Some of the bro stuff sounds modern, but spending a lot of time with college students lately the TV show characters barely use current slang. I can't recall even hearing "it's giving" or "low key" on the show.

No cap as non native speaker all slang sounds sus or straight up delulu, weather it's real, from a decade ago, or fictional. So I don't even cringe there, just tryna vibe with it.

 

[tomalak301]

End credits gave them a name. Same voice actor as Peanut Hamper as well.

That is a cute name. Starting to see a pattern with Exo-comps and nuts and laundry.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Another solid eight. They could ease up on the current slang, though.

 

[Elaise]

I took it to mean her abilities were heightened and this toned it down.
They kept referring to them as empaths when they are telepaths. Troi was only an empath because she was half human as well.

It reminded me of that episode of TNG "tin man"

 

[NCC-73515]

One thing I’m unclear on: the USS Athena is also Starfleet Academy. Is it also the War College, or is that a separate facility (sharing the Earthside campus) entirely?

They apparently are right next door

On top of that, was that American Sign Language? If he’s signing, shouldn’t it be Betazoid sign language?

Riva in Loud as a Whisper also used ASL, and Data had to learn it to be able to communicate with him after his telepathic chorus was killed. He then taught it to the opposing sides on that planet to give them a commonality. Maybe it spread from there to become the universal sign language in the Federation

And why are some of the Federation’s most important negotiations happening at Starfleet Academy instead of something like a proper Federation Council chamber?

The council chamber was much smaller (see Disco S4)

Also, the Exo-Comp made me think of Peanut Hamper before she went Rouge, so thanks for the references to animated trek writing team.

All I could think of when the red Exocomp was on screen was, "Peanut Hamper!!"

And Peanut Hamber was in science blue, so this red Almond Basket is in the command division! Will we see a golden Walnut Jar next?

Tarima is at the War College, Ocam is in Starfleet.

To find the simplest solution, just use his razor.

So this will be the first time in Federation history the seat of government won't be on Earth. Best twist of the entire episode. A solid 8.

It wasn't on Earth since they left between the burn and Disco S3

 

[I am not Spock]

When was the Almond Basket reference. I just rewatched Lower Decks and I don't recall that. The only connection I made was when they showed the Exo-Comp and it reminded me of Peanut Hamper.

i had the closed captions on. They referred to the character as Almond Basket

 

[cooleddie74]

Walnut Jar is now my head canon for the first gold Exocomp we see.

 

[Campe]

I laughed it up when I saw Almond Basket in the subtitles.

 

[Detached Nacelle]

Remind me… none of these characters were part of the cadet group Tilly spent some time with on Discovery, right?

They most likely graduated. In Discovery season 4 finale Tilly tells them they're no longer cadets, it was probably in the metaphorical sense but their commission was likely accelerated for their service like Nog's was.

 

[Nerys Myk]

They most likely graduated. In Discovery season 4 finale Tilly tells them they're no longer cadets, it was probably in the metaphorical sense but their commission was likely accelerated for their service like Nog's was.

Speaking of, there are quite a few Ferengi and Orions at the Academy. Business must be good.

 

[eschaton]

They most likely graduated. In Discovery season 4 finale Tilly tells them they're no longer cadets, it was probably in the metaphorical sense but their commission was likely accelerated for their service like Nog's was.

If it wasn't for Reno being part of the main cast, one could easily argue that this is series starts during DIS Season 3 or something.

 

[BillJ]

Chanting Duty! Honor! Service! sure makes Starfleet sound like a military.

 

[cooleddie74]

For all we know there might be ex-Borg drones or even Hugh-like drones at the Academy.

 

[Detached Nacelle]

If it wasn't for Reno being part of the main cast, one could easily argue that this is series starts during DIS Season 3 or something.

Well, aside from Earth not being a Federation member until the finale of season 4...

 

[fireproof78]

Chanting Duty! Honor! Service! sure makes Starfleet sound like a military.

It's the Riker Maneuver