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[Nerys Myk]

I'd be curious as how the Gorn were described in the pitch/plot/script. Was it slow moving and cumbersome with stiff joints?
@Maurice ?

 

[Rowdy Roddy McDowall]

The Gorn in Arena was ridiculous.

Physically, if not visually. Kirk could have outwalked him for a good 75 years with no trouble.

 

[Shawnster]

The Gorn in Arena was old and of a different variety than what was seen in SNW. Problem solved.

The Gorn captain kept his rollator in his quarters against his last doctor's orders. (He got a new doctor after spacing the last one for bringing up the rollator in front of the crew.)

KIRK: Weaponless, I face the creature the Metrons called a Gorn... Large, reptilian... He can.. only shuffle as he... chases me. If I... continue to power walk, I should... be able to... outpace him... until he tires out, the Enterprise somehow arrives, or the Metrons... get bored... with their entertainment.

 

[Set Harth]

weaknesses: mallwalking

 

[DonIago]

Gorn Captain: Give me a break! I sprained my ankle last week. I assure you, I'm normally quite speedy. FEAR ME!!!

 

[HotRod]

His tail had recently fallen off and his balance was way off. Cut him some slack.

 

[The Salt Umpire]

The Gorn was slowed because of his twice annual molting which was interrupted by the Metron.