Star Trek cleared up 30 years of confusion and gave Kirk and Spock a fitting end

The Star Trek is a nearly 60-year-old narrative universe that is both a blessing and a curse, especially for its most passionate fans. For this to continue, new shows, films and published media must evolve and appeal to different audiences. Nevertheless, it should also “fit together” in a satisfactory way. The short film 765874 – Association combines all eras of the Star Trek Universe and finally a worthy conclusion to the saga of James T. Kirk and Mr. Spock.

This film is the fourth in a series with 765874 in the title created by The Roddenberry Archive and OTOY, in collaboration with William Shatner and the Estate of Leonard Nimoy. These short concept films are impressionistic and showcase OTOY’s skills with visual effects. They also draw their images from all eras Star Trek out of The original series by the second and now third wave that followed. Not just the films and series, but the expanded universe of books, short stories and comics. The films use OTOY’s visual effects to make William Shatner appear younger and revive the late Leonard Nimoy as Spock. For the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: GenerationsThese films help correct the perceived error of Kirk’s death at the end of the film.

“765874 – Unification” ends the story of Kirk and Spock without breaking canon

Star Trek separated Kirk and Spock long before Nimoy’s death and the film fixes that

The 765874 The series draws on many past events Star Trek Stories with their characters and images. Along with Shatner, Robin Curtis reprized her role as Saavik Star Trek III And IV. But the greatest sin of all Star Trek The history of storytelling divided Kirk and Spock. In Star TrekIn the 2009 JJ Abrams film, Spock from the Prime Universe traveled back in time and created a new timeline. Captain Kirk died 30 years earlier, without Spock, because Star Trek: Generations was a crowded film. In addition to members of the original cast, it was the first film to feature characters Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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The next generation Characters have received their epilogue Star Trek: Picardand the previous chapter in the series, 765874 – Regeneration used details from this series to tell his story. In Season 3, it was revealed that Starfleet had recovered both the crashed saucer portion of the USS Enterprise-D and the remains of Captain Kirk from Veridian III due to the Prime Directive. Spock (who lives in canon and teaches Vulcan logic philosophy to the Romulans) visits Kirk’s grave. There he takes the badge left by Jean-Luc Picard to mark it. The 765874 – Association returns this badge to Kirk after his death and connects his journey with Star Trek: Discovery.

“Computer, open secret file Beta-4895-Omega. Lieutenant Commander Yor. Deceased. Time Soldier… It turns out that our molecules are designed to function in the time in which they are created… Yor traveled here from 2379 forward and opposite an alternate universe created by the temporal incursion of a Romulan mining ship. “–Dr. Kovich to Hugh Culber in
Star Trek: Discovery
Season 3, Episode 9, “Terra Firma, Part 1.”

Season 3 of discovery takes place in the 32nd century. The show introduced Yor, a Kelvin Timeline Starfleet officer who ended up in the Prime Universe and died. Notably, he wore a Starfleet uniform reminiscent of the first season’s uniform The next generation. In AssociationKirk appears in something like an afterlife and meets Yor. The Betelgeusian officer presents him with his Starfleet badge, which takes him on a journey that ends at the time of his death at Spock’s side.

Spock’s canon Star Trek death occurred when Leonard Nimoy passed away

It also meant he never returned to the Prime Timeline

The 765874 The series is perhaps the most mystical story of all Star Trekat least as far as the series and films are concerned. How Kirk and Yor meet, the confirmation of an afterlife and the ability to transcend dimensions, is not explained with iconic techno-babble. It happens, and it’s up to the storytellers Star Treks expanded universe or fanfiction community to operate according to the rules of all its different universes.

The “how” is not important because it allows the two fictional characters to end their narrative journey together and marvel at the light of the cosmos. While discovery These films helped secure Spock’s legacy in the Prime Universe and helped mitigate the “death” of these characters. Aside from the fact that it means something to the fans, 765874 – Association probably means something to William Shatner too.

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Not only did it allow Shatner to step back into the role of Kirk, it could also give him some personal closure over the loss of his friend. At the time of Nimoy’s death, the two longtime friends and colleagues were arguing. Because the film was released in conjunction with Shatner and Nimoy’s estate, the film series serves as a tribute to the man they loved. Association actually ends with a dedication to Leonard Nimoy.

The short film series 765874 connects Star Trek through all eras

OTOY and The Roddenberry Archive prove that everything fits together well

The most powerful images in 765874 – Association Kirk and Spock end up together. However, that’s not the only reason it’s brilliant. Using details introduced in the third wave of Star Trek Series like discovery And PicardThe filmmakers managed to connect the seemingly disparate universe more closely. These films show the error in thinking Star Trek Epochs don’t fit together. Instead of making the effort to explain what’s going on, these films simply present scenes to the audience and allow them to analyze what it means for themselves. But there’s also a logic behind it all, which makes more sense the deeper you go into this universe.

Recapturing the USS Enterprise-D from Veridian III brings Kirk’s badge into Spock’s possession and binds him Picard to what was before. The introduction of Yor serves a two-fer, the bringing discovery and the Kelvin timeline into the mix. Kirk is then sent into a hallway where he confronts younger versions of himself The original series and the films. He then puts his badge back on and is taken across dimensions to be at his best friend’s bedside in his final hours. It’s also full of visual references to events from the films, extended universe Easter eggs, and characters from The original series like Colt or Charlie X.

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It is unclear whether The Roddenberry Archive’s film series with OTOY is considered “canonical,” but it certainly does not represent a break. Rather, these films not only connect previous characters with current ones, but also combine the different visual styles of the decades of filmmaking. Star TrekThe six-decade narrative is varied and chaotic. The 765874 The film series proves that it only takes the right combination of artistry and enough heart to bring them together. Now, Star Trek Fans can imagine Kirk and Spock watching one last sunset together forever.

The suite of Star Trek series and shows streams on Paramount+, with Star Trek: Lower Decks debuting new episodes of its final season on Thursdays. The 765874 series is available at OTOY’s YouTube channel.

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Gene Roddenberry

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Star Trek: The Movie

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Star Trek: Nemesis

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William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Deforest Kelley, James Doohan, Nichelle Nichols, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew, Scott Bakula

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Star Trek, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Animated, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Lower Decks

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