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Whether we get to see the Romulan war will depend on how far back this is set (if it is set before TOS). Don't forget that it was the Earth-Romulan war -- pre-Federation. I want to see more of that particular war too, as Enterprise didn't leave us with much of anything. But I just can't see this ship being pre-Federation. The registry number isn't that far off from the Constitution.

Then again, do we even know what registry United Earth used, besides NX?

It's also interesting that this dry dock is inset into an asteroid. Little details that I hope are significant.

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Oh.. heres the new Ship, Star Trek: Discovery

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I dont know what to say..

what do you think of the ship? what era do you think the ship design is in?

gosh, that ship.... :S

as others have thought, with the registry...it'll be in between ENT and TOS...so...we'll have the romulan war story :woohoo:

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I'll be honest, I thought that Sulu's family scene was nicely done and that it felt organic. Sulu is easily one of the strongest characters in the reboot franchise and I think that the subtle incorporation of his sexuality sends nothing but a positive message to the audience.

It's true that the gay component to his character is only briefly touched on, but there's not a whole lot of space in an action movie to do a lot of prolonged character development. I think that taking more time away from the movie to focus on his sexuality or inserting a brand new character into the cast simply to explore the LGBT angle would probably have been seen moreso as tokenism than what they did. Filling the vacancy left by Chekov with an LGBT character would've been a good opportunity perhaps, but of course Anton didn't pass away until after the movie had been filmed, so it's not as though they'd have known that to be a potential possibility at the time. They also probably didn't know whether they would be getting a fourth movie at the time, so they had to decide if they were going to do something now, or if they were going to wait for another opportunity to inject a new character into the franchise that may never have materialized. I personally prefer that this strong, leading character and organic member of the crew was written as being gay, rather than writing in a new character that joins the principal cast three movies into the series as an outsider. This allows us to connect with the character in a new way, as we re-watch the first two movies, realizing now what his family life is.

I totally get that people want to see a fully realized LGBT character in Trek. So do I, and I think that the upcoming series is going to be a great opportunity for that, where there will be ample time to develop and fully flesh out the character. I think that the movie incorporated it nicely and as best as they were able, and that the much awaited attempt at representing the gay community in Trek came from an honest place in their hearts. I don't think that we should be in the least way upset with the Kelvin universe incorporation of an LGBT element through Sulu :)

In Canada it is being aired on Bell Media's channel CTV.

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Ah, such is the tradition in Canada. We have a long history of being ripped off by a select few legal monopolies in the communications industry. Our lot is a bitter one, indeed.

Actually, I think we get the best deal out of everyone. From what I understand, it'll broadcast on Space channel, so we can simply DVR the show (assuming space is part of your channel package), while everyone else has to pay for a subscription service, whether it be Netflix or CBS All Access.

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The visual language I'm getting from USS Discovery, in addition to the registry number, and (not gonna spoil anything) What I saw in ST: Beyond. I am guessing this is smack dab in between the end of the United Earth Era and The TOS era. The registry is 670 prior to Enterprise, and remember when TOS happened 1701 has been in service 20 years before the 5 year mission started in 2265. (1701 Launched in 2245, TAS: The Counter Clock Incident)

Maybe that's why CBS was so keen on trying to axe Axanar. Utilizing that design is, I suppose, some true fan service to actual Trekkies. Not too crazy about the design itself but I'm sure it'll grow on me. I'm just happy that Star Trek's going to be back on the air.

The visual language I'm getting from USS Discovery, in addition to the registry number, and (not gonna spoil anything) What I saw in ST: Beyond. I am guessing this is smack dab in between the end of the United Earth Era and The TOS era. The registry is 670 prior to Enterprise, and remember when TOS happened 1701 has been in service 20 years before the 5 year mission started in 2265. (1701 Launched in 2245, TAS: The Counter Clock Incident)

Honestly, in my estimation, this is either a generation before kirk (axanar era in other terms) OR a ship from that time being recommissioned for some reason after kirk's time, (the lost 1701-b to c era)

I have hopes for a good show with the name, but i need more info! So far this could be a remix of planet of the titans concepts like rebels is doin with mcquarrie star wars.

According to one of the makers of discovery, who is openly gay, there will be lgbt characters and ideas dealt with, so sulu was just a poor attempt at homaging takei...

Im also trusting that the.. CGI used to make this launch video, was a very rushed job, in time for a titillation reveal during comiccon.. as Axanar had better visuals (Maybe that's why paramount want them gone :p)

Im not so pleased they are writing the series like a novel, like Game of Thrones/orange new black/ Stanger things ... id much prefer stand alone episodes. I hate waiting and trying to avoid spoilers.

If @corvus is right on it being a bit before the original series, that worrys me also, as ENT wasn't that well received, is doing it so close to that timeline such a good idea?

Given the starship registry number, I'm guessing it'll take place in a time before the Original Series, though not by much. Either that or we are getting a somewhat older ship that is still in service or is being brought back into service. It looks very much like one of the early concept designs for what eventually became the original Enterprise.

Good thing ... It is set in the Prime Universe and not JJverse

Coming January 2017 Star Trek : Discovery

http://www.cbs.com/shows/star-trek-discovery/?ftag=AAM-05-10aai5f

https://twitter.com/startrekcbs/status/756974219322273792

http://trekcore.com/blog/2016/07/new-star-trek-discovery-show-launches-january-2017/

Watch her launch in the video

Not sure on her design though

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