(Note:I did not see a recent thread about this topic)
In Star Trek lore it is established that Sarak is a powerful and influential Ambassador in the Federation.
When he comes to Kirk following Spock's death he pleads with Kirk to restore Spock and his Katra which means extreme risk for Kirk. The risk ultimately means Kirk subverting Starfleet command, destroying his beloved ship and being demoted. (I often wonder: had Kirk not saved earth from the whale probe would he have even gotten another command?)
So: If Sarak is the figure he is made out to be why does he not find a way to help Kirk legally go to Genesis to retrieve Spock? It is assumed that Sarak probably had a hand in getting Kirk and crew a ship at the end of Star Trek IV; but why didnt he use his considerable sway and prestige to argue the importance of retrieving Spocks body and thus avoid having Kirk ruin his career? (I know the real world reason: Plot).
In Star Trek lore it is established that Sarak is a powerful and influential Ambassador in the Federation.
When he comes to Kirk following Spock's death he pleads with Kirk to restore Spock and his Katra which means extreme risk for Kirk. The risk ultimately means Kirk subverting Starfleet command, destroying his beloved ship and being demoted. (I often wonder: had Kirk not saved earth from the whale probe would he have even gotten another command?)
So: If Sarak is the figure he is made out to be why does he not find a way to help Kirk legally go to Genesis to retrieve Spock? It is assumed that Sarak probably had a hand in getting Kirk and crew a ship at the end of Star Trek IV; but why didnt he use his considerable sway and prestige to argue the importance of retrieving Spocks body and thus avoid having Kirk ruin his career? (I know the real world reason: Plot).
