The Drayans-A little observation
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I also like the idea of "circular aging." However, just for the sake of argument - we have no knowledge about how the Drayans reproduce. They could just as easily hatch from eggs and still appear humanoid.
On this I could only partly agree.
While I will concede the fact that the crew at first was weirded out ... Beverly did mention that they would in fact adapt.
Most of her speech was primarily due to everyone else outside the ship ... likely the alien cultures yet to be discovered, and not necessarily the Federation or rest of humanity.
I doubt that the majority of races out there that have adults in positions of power would take a kid Picard seriously.
I'm always expecting them to go into that cave and find Darth Vader's head.
On this I could only partly agree.
While I will concede the fact that the crew at first was weirded out ... Beverly did mention that they would in fact adapt.
Most of her speech was primarily due to everyone else outside the ship ... likely the alien cultures yet to be discovered, and not necessarily the Federation or rest of humanity.
I doubt that the majority of races out there that have adults in positions of power would take a kid Picard seriously.
I think they would take him seriously when they saw the firepower he had at his disposal and the Klingon warrior behind him.
But that's hardly how SF operates usually.
Picard mostly imposes a commanding attitude (in adult form) and most adults have been portrayed as if they do not really take children seriously.
Kid Picard (as composed as he may have been) never emanated a commanding presence.
His posture was a bit ... off, to say the least, and even I had trouble taking him seriously (despite having Worf as a security officer and an impressive arsenal of weapons).
The kid Picard needed a bit of adjustment in the way he carried himself in order to pull off his older self ... though that was more likely the actors issue.
It would be interesting seeing a teenager in a command structure ... one that successfully pulls off the 'seriousness' aspect.
Picard mostly imposes a commanding attitude (in adult form) and most adults have been portrayed as if they do not really take children seriously.
Kid Picard (as composed as he may have been) never emanated a commanding presence.
His posture was a bit ... off, to say the least, and even I had trouble taking him seriously (despite having Worf as a security officer and an impressive arsenal of weapons).
The kid Picard needed a bit of adjustment in the way he carried himself in order to pull off his older self ... though that was more likely the actors issue.
It would be interesting seeing a teenager in a command structure ... one that successfully pulls off the 'seriousness' aspect.
'Starship Troopers' (the book, not so much the movie...although, I will acknowledge it was all about Denise Richards in that school outfit--white blouse, skirt, knee-high leather boots
) focused on 'teens in charge'....
I think that the 2009 film was taking the Starship Troopers approach...
In relation to the Drayans: I think it's another idea I would like explored in a novel or series (either in or outside Trek, believe it or not)...
And I agree with the poster above that the crew may have adapted in relation to Picard in 'Rascals.' (Although, I have to admit: Keiko, Guinan, and Ro acted more 'tough' I think when they were made to look younger, but--of course--Picard had the command experience...)
) focused on 'teens in charge'....I think that the 2009 film was taking the Starship Troopers approach...
In relation to the Drayans: I think it's another idea I would like explored in a novel or series (either in or outside Trek, believe it or not)...
And I agree with the poster above that the crew may have adapted in relation to Picard in 'Rascals.' (Although, I have to admit: Keiko, Guinan, and Ro acted more 'tough' I think when they were made to look younger, but--of course--Picard had the command experience...)
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