Podcast Discussion | Star Trek: Khan | 1x02 "Scheherazade"
from ValueSubtracted@startrek.website to startrek@startrek.website on 15 Sep 12:07
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ValueSubtracted@startrek.website on 15 Sep 23:01 next collapse

I thought this was a decent one. They continue to walk the line of adding depth to Khan without necessarily casting him in a positive light.

I’m a little surprised they dropped the Sulu/Tuvok framing device, but I didn’t really miss it.

RIP Joaquin, I guess the guy in TWOK is your kid.

khaosworks@startrek.website on 16 Sep 05:58 collapse

Yep, that was established in 1x01, Joachim being the son of Joaquin and his unaugmented wife Talia (who does not appear to have survived to join them).

ValueSubtracted@startrek.website on 16 Sep 13:16 collapse

See, I meant what I said last week about being bad at listening to podcasts!

dethstrobe@startrek.website on 16 Sep 00:20 next collapse

What are the rifles they’re using? Maybe taken from the 90s Eugenic Wars? I guess Kirk would have left them with it, since they’re basically obsolete and they do need something to help defend themselves.

ValueSubtracted@startrek.website on 16 Sep 02:44 collapse

That’s an interesting question. Kirk seemed pretty determined to let Khan and his people have a real chance on Ceti Alpha V, so it makes sense that he’d allow them some tools, and even weapons.

But this episode also makes a bit of a big deal out of Khan’s reaction to Starfleet technology that’s much more advanced that what he’s used to. Some kind of throwback/antique weapon would make sense.

khaosworks@startrek.website on 16 Sep 05:58 collapse

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