I can't recall my source but I was aware of academy series rumours circa Discovery season 2. I remember during the Pike accident flashforward, wondering if the costumes were ones designed for that show.I don't think the Academy series was in development that long. If all references to the Klingons were intentionally removed beginning with S3 of Disco because of plans for SFA, that would mean this show has been in development since at least 2019, when Disco S3 would have begun writing. Which I'm pretty sure is not the case.
And then thinking the same in the Tilly and cadets episode of Discovery season 4.
Wrong both times!
