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word of advice : contains spoilers forStar Trek#20 !
Mister Scott ’s bequest in theStar Trekuniverse is faultless , but his new god - killing weapon may end up tarnishing it . The former chief engineer of theEnterprise , Scotty , has take in a repute as a “ miracle worker , ” one that stretches into the 24th C . Yet inStar Trek#20,Scotty ’s sterling bequest may be set to take a hit , as his latest invention , subject of killing gods , is uncover .
Star Trek#20 is compose by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Megan Levens . TheTheseushas revert to Utopia Planitia Yards for a refit . The ship is heading to the Pleroma , or the “ Realm of the Gods . ” After the ship is modified according to Scotty and T’Lir ’s specifications , Liam Shaw expresses his admirationfor their handiwork . Shaw praises their “ Kardashev ” Drive unit , single out how an earlier version sent Q running .
Ominously , Shaw tells T’Lir , who is the last of the Organians , that the Drive will down them .
Scotty’s Engineering Skills Have Earned Him a Sterling Reputation
The Kardashev Drive Should Be The Feather in Scotty’s Cap
While Shaw gives a circle of credit to T’Lir , Scotty was just as instrumental in developingStar Trek’snew and boundary - break up ( literally ) warp movement . The Kardashev Drive is yet another jewel in Scotty ’s crown . Scotty ’s technology artistry saved theEnterpriseon multiple occasions . Perhaps Scotty ’s dandy effort of engineering : saving his transporter form in a buffer for decades , redeem his life . return in the 24th century , Scotty , after an adjustment period , would go back to piece of work for Starfleet , designing new and revolutionary ships such as theTheseus . Scotty then joined Sisko in time for the dealership spanning god war .
T’Lir and Scotty ’s Kardashev Drive is a one of a kind gadget . Using anti - tachyons , it will make theTheseusthe only ship able to penetrate the Galactic Barrier and travel to the Pleroma . However , the Kardashev Drive has a dark side . In earliest issue , as the god war was wake up , an early version of it was used on Q , and it was enough to scare him . preceding issues ofStar Trekhave reveal its god - like beings are just as imperfect as mortals , and apparently as easy to vote out . Kahless ’ god - killer destroyed many powerful beingness .
The Kardashev Drive Could (Photon) Torpedo Scotty’s Legacy
The Drive Falling Into the Wrong Hands Could Be Dire
However , less painstaking parties , such as Kahless or even Section 31 , gaining access to the Kardashev Drive could have dire ramifications for all of existence
mighty now , the Kardashev Drive is being used to journey to the Pleroma . Sisko and society have no aim of using it as a arm . However , less scrupulous parties , such as Kahless or even discussion section 31 , gaining access to the Kardashev Drive could have fearful ramifications for all of existence . If the Kardashev Drive is misapply and people suffer as a termination , incrimination could be position at Scotty ’s foot . Killing god and upending the entireStar Trekuniverse was not Scotty ’s purpose with the Kardashev Drive , but it is a very material possibility – and a very real menace to his legacy .
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asterisk Trek#20 ( 2024 )
