Spoilers General Disco Chat Thread

[Cyrus]

She remembers to send a signal to ler her brother know she is alright, but does not bother to check the history records, for a whole year, to find out what happened to said brother and any of her family.
Nonsense!

If I end up 900 years in the future I wouldn't be too anxious to look up my family that would be long dead. It would be too hurtful reminder of what is lost. I would eventually do it but not right away. and in this case there was nothing urgent about it.

 

[fireproof78]

If I end up 900 years in the future I wouldn't be too anxious to look up my family that would be long dead. It would be too hurtful reminder of what is lost. I would eventually do it but not right away. and in this case there was nothing urgent about it.

That's a good point. But, even Burnham notes that she didn't feel she had a place in this new century and focusing on the Burn was the best way to feel like she mattered.

 

[TimeIsAPredator]

That's called a plot hole and series are riddled with them.

They were caused what a sad dilithium child ripped up subspace with his screams

 

[The Rock]

Do you all think that one of the future Starfleet ships seen in the future was the Enterprise? I would like to think that the Enterprise lineage survived up until then (because after all, the Voyager lineage survived, as we saw).

 

[fireproof78]

No.

 

[The Rock]

No.

Well I do.

 

[Lord Garth]

Do you all think that one of the future Starfleet ships seen in the future was the Enterprise? I would like to think that the Enterprise lineage survived up until then (because after all, the Voyager lineage survived, as we saw).

I see two possibilities:

1. There's an Enterprise. Pretty plain and simple, cut-and-dried, and not much story to it.

2. The name was retired after The Burn. I'm assuming there was an Enterprise during The Burn and it blew up along with all the other active ships. The Enterprise represents the zenith of Starfleet. There's no zenith in the 32nd Century. So when Starfleet is fully restored, we'll see a new Enterprise. Whether it's in DSC or another series.

I think the second of these possibilities is more interesting, and better in keeping with the history of the Enterprise's lineage.

The Enterprise is a trophy ship. It's never around when Times Are Tough for a prolonged period. It was kept out of the Klingon War in DSC. On DS9, while the Dominion War was raging on, it was off on wacky Insurrection type of adventures. So it wouldn't surprise me that a Starfleet that's cocooned itself, like in DSC S3, wouldn't have an Enterprise "boldly go where no one has gone before." They're keeping a low profile.

 

[Discofan]

I see two possibilities:

1. There's an Enterprise. Pretty plain and simple, cut-and-dried, and not much story to it.

2. The name was retired after The Burn. I'm assuming there was an Enterprise during The Burn and it blew up along with all the other active ships. The Enterprise represents the zenith of Starfleet. There's no zenith in the 32nd Century. So when Starfleet is fully restored, we'll see a new Enterprise. Whether it's in DSC or another series.

I think the second of these possibilities is more interesting, and better in keeping with the history of the Enterprise's lineage.

The Enterprise is a trophy ship. It's never around when Times Are Tough for a prolonged period. It was kept out of the Klingon War in DSC. On DS9, while the Dominion War was raging on, it was off on wacky Insurrection type of adventures. So it wouldn't surprise me that a Starfleet that's cocooned itself, like in DSC S3, wouldn't have an Enterprise "boldly go where no one has gone before." They're keeping a low profile.

Yeah, that's true, Enterprise D and later on E is often on the sidelines.

 

[Tim Thomason]

Yep, but like I said it works better for the story beats. Like Kirk never once having looked at Spock bio so we can have a dramatic moment in Journey To Babel,

I've worked closely with many people over many years. 99% of the time, I don't know the names of their parents. And when I do, it's usually an assumption because they're a "Jr.".

I'm sure Spock's bio said that his father was named Sarek and his mother was named Amanda, but that shouldn't surprise anyone because they know he's half-human (and who knows how many Sarek's live on Vulcan).

Kirk isn't in the habit of doing a deep dive of his officers' family histories. He probably has checked Spock's professional credentials under Pike, and his performance reviews, but anything beyond that is unnecessary. And it's not like Spock, of all people, is in the habit of talking about his family life and background growing up on Vulcan.

 

[Tim Thomason]

I see two possibilities:

1. There's an Enterprise. Pretty plain and simple, cut-and-dried, and not much story to it.

2. The name was retired after The Burn. I'm assuming there was an Enterprise during The Burn and it blew up along with all the other active ships. The Enterprise represents the zenith of Starfleet. There's no zenith in the 32nd Century. So when Starfleet is fully restored, we'll see a new Enterprise. Whether it's in DSC or another series.

I think the second of these possibilities is more interesting, and better in keeping with the history of the Enterprise's lineage.

The Enterprise is a trophy ship. It's never around when Times Are Tough for a prolonged period. It was kept out of the Klingon War in DSC. On DS9, while the Dominion War was raging on, it was off on wacky Insurrection type of adventures. So it wouldn't surprise me that a Starfleet that's cocooned itself, like in DSC S3, wouldn't have an Enterprise "boldly go where no one has gone before." They're keeping a low profile.

They should rename the Discovery to Enterprise. <gets booed out of room>

 

[Nerys Myk]

I've worked closely with many people over many years. 99% of the time, I don't know the names of their parents. And when I do, it's usually an assumption because they're a "Jr.".

Spock's more than a co-worker though. He had Jim and Bones as the "best men" at his wedding. I know the names of my best friend's parents.

I'm sure Spock's bio said that his father was named Sarek and his mother was named Amanda, but that shouldn't surprise anyone because they know he's half-human (and who knows how many Sarek's live on Vulcan).

And when a Sarek and an Amanda show up on his ship...

 

[Lord Garth]

They should rename the Discovery to Enterprise.

Only if they repurpose Planet of the Titans to fit Discovery.

I'd love to see reactions from The Fandom Menace if Burnham teaches Mankind how to make fire.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Only if they repurpose Planet of the Titans to fit Discovery.

I'd love to see reactions from The Fandom Menace if Burnham teaches Mankind how to make fire.

They shall rip their own heads off and then collapse in a spectacular manner.

 

[Gingerbread Demon]

Oh and this wonderful art. I just found Check out the Star Trek stained glass

https://www.instagram.com/dangerpuzzleglass/

 

[Tuskin38]

Apparently one of the languages seen at the Mercantile in episode 1 was Tholian

https://twitter.com/gaghyogi49/status/1350847190286135297?s=21

 

[Agony_Boothb]

Do you all think that one of the future Starfleet ships seen in the future was the Enterprise? I would like to think that the Enterprise lineage survived up until then (because after all, the Voyager lineage survived, as we saw).

I think there is a very high likelihood there hasn't been an Enterprise since the Burn. I think from a writing stand point not having an Enterprise in the 32nd century is symbolic of the state of the Federation. I reckon we'll see one under construction in season 4 as a symbol of the Federation rebuilding and moving towards a hopeful future.

 

[Nerys Myk]

I think there is a very high likelihood there hasn't been an Enterprise since the Burn. I think from a writing stand point not having an Enterprise in the 32nd century is symbolic of the state of the Federation. I reckon we'll see one under construction in season 4 as a symbol of the Federation rebuilding and moving towards a hopeful future.

It will be the name of the first Spore Drive ship off the production line.

 

[Discofan]

Next Season they'll learn how to drive the spore drive without any navigator (IE Stamets or Book).

 

[fireproof78]

Would rather they restrict the Spore drive or explore the nature of the network more, what beings are in there, etc.

 

[TimeIsAPredator]

Would rather they restrict the Spore drive or explore the nature of the network more, what beings are in there, etc.

Explore it again. Make it more than just a magic jumping device like it is in s3