What one line would make the best episode start?
For me, it's obvious.
A lone figure materializes on the bridge. Extends his hand to Pike. "Allow me to introduce myself, Captain Robert April, Section 31"
Posted Aug 25, 2022, 10:24 AM UTC
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Section 31 is not what I come to Star Trek for.
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“Doctor McCoy, I presume?”
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"Tuvix, reporting for duty!"
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You are a subversive individual.
And I like you.
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Build it up like they did for Sam Kirk and this is the only right answer.
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The great thing about Sam Kirk is if you really look at his scenes you can tell they were probably refilmed later than the rest of the episode. Especially episode two which is probably why he gets knocked out early on. One for the gag of that shot and two then all the dialog and problem solving stays the same. Ditto for his appearance in the mess hall in episode 6.
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Actually, I can clearly picture Sam Kirk asking Pike if he can put together a rudimentary lathe.
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Emperor Tuvix.
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Tuvix is an abomination that deserved a way worse death than being untransport accidented
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Sure he was. That's why this would be awesome.
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OP’s suggestion is a terrible opener idea, and here’s why:
We’ve already met Robert April in SNW, so this wouldn’t be some grand reveal. Also, for any casual viewer the names “Robert April” and “Section 31” would hold no meaning and fall completely flat. Additionally, the announcement of Section 31 renders the whole ‘shadow organization’ thing meaningless and takes away from its surprise appearance in DS9 and its underground attempt to recruit Malcom in ENT. (I know, I know; DIS already established S31 as being out in the open at this time period, but for the reasons stated, I think DIS has done severe damage to Trek lore in that regard).
As for what would make a good opening line? Something with a sense of action/urgency, intrigue and emotional resonance that serves the plot of the episode while being obvious enough for even a casual viewer to pick up on. (I’m not a screenwriter, so I’ll leave it to them to figure out)
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“I am The Sisko. Nice kitchen.”
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A while ago, someone suggested a show were Sisko is sent to different points in time by the prophets to solve problems, it would be so cool if there was an episode of snw that introduced that idea by having Sisko be a guest star. Too bad it will probably never happen
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Avery Brooks is supposedly very difficult to work with (and just strange in general) so I don't think he'll be back.
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Maybe Sisko could cross paths with a guy named Sam Beckett who is involuntarily leaping to different points in time, and Sisko could help Sam figure out how to make the next leap his leap home.
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That show has already been done, it's called Quantum Leap.
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send Q
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Good fucking god, NO!
I’ve had my fill of Section 31 to last a lifetime.
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Ensign Uhura at her communications station: “Captain … it’s … Ambassador T’Pol from The Vulcan High Command. She’s hailing us from within Romulan space, requesting immediate assistance.”
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“Something about a…Michael Kenmore?”
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(Heavy Breathing) Captain Pike, I am your father.
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Ever since I got the CPAP machine, I've looked for a gal in to Heavy Breathing cosplay.
It's not going well...
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Take a deep breath... you just need to find a girl with a Darth Vader fetish.
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you just need to find a girl
With my face?
Unlikely.
My friends tell me to find a woman my own age. So I'm looking for two 30 year olds.
So far, it's not going well.
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That is already Robert April in the show already
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I would prefer someone from Section 31 saying Section 31 need to return to their own planet
Then a full screen card appears saying
Note: Section 31 died on the way back to their home planet
and cuts immediately back to Krusty the Clown telling kids happily, "Section 31's dead!"
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"Captain? My name is Daniels. We need to talk."
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"Jim, it's the Time Police! Run!"
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I am a fan of The Magnus Archives, and TMA also has a group of London Police called "Section 31", which deals with difficult situations in extra-legal ways. I wonder if that is a coincidence, one came from the other, or do they both have some common precursor?
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Never heard of. Highly intriguing. Thank you!
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I wouldn't be surprised if Captain Batel ends up being Section 31
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NO!
No NuTrek "Section 31" garbage in SNW. One of the many horrible ideas the original grimdark shit show DS9 unleashed on Star Trek.
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Hey hey hey. Agree no Section 31 garbage.
But DS9 a shit show? I don't think so.
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Funny enough, the Section 31 episodes of DS9 were some of the few that I liked. I just can’t get into that show even though I’ve seen it all at least twice.
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Pike talking to Admiral Houston:
"Houston, we have a problem."
/s
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The Enterprise finds itself in a race against time to save some planet's population from a raging series of a new class of storm that's fucking the planet royally. As they get everyone aboard and warp out, a giant bolt of lightning hits the nacelle, throwing everyone around, knocking everyone out.
"This is Captain Jean-luc Picard of the Federation starship Enterprise, do you require assistance?"
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"oh shit"
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We've already met Robert April he's the admiral in episodes 1 and 5. There's a picture of him and Pike in Cage type uniforms in Pike's quarters.
Wait theres a picture with the cage uniforms?
Yes indeed
Somehow better than what i'd pictured thanks :)