Chris Snellgrove | Published
Star Trek fans often discuss the subject of the franchise, including the idea that sophisticated civilization should not affect the development of a very advanced civilization. This is a major directive and has sparked more debate than anything else in the fandom. Ironically, Star Trek: Next Generation Showrunner Michael Pillar once confirmed that the show’s staff had this same discussion on the subject regarding the climax of the episode “The Hunted.”
This episode was about a planet who wanted to join the Federation, but they needed Captain Picard’s help to track down the escaped prisoners. He was a former soldier strengthened by the government and found himself away from a polite society when his war ended (like others of his kind). Finally, these disgruntled veterans were raiding the planetary capital, and the leaders were terrified that Picard had refused to help them.
Given how Star Trek Prime Directive works, this ending definitely follows the theme of franchise’s in-interference. But Michael Pillar is “definitely” keyword as he reveals that “there’s people on staff” who hate the climax of “this isn’t our event” and “you guys have to solve it.” As for Star Trek showrunners, he felt this was a “significant theme” Next Generation “We can’t explore enough.”
In our always humble opinion, this Star Trek episode was a hit in a way that was perfect for the intervention theme. Besides the decision not to help the government along the theme of the Captain’s main command, planetary leaders have previously argued that this is an internal issue. But we find it Attractive The climax of this episode was so divided among the show’s staff it proves that those who bring these episodes back to life aren’t that different from the passionate fans they watch at home. They spend plenty of time behind the scenes and passionately discussing Prime Directives just like us.
Don’t make mistakes: the main command is absolutely It’s worth discussing. It makes sense that advanced civilizations like the Federation do not want to disrupt the evolution of prewarp planets, but it is always monster-like to think of the number of officers on protoplanets. Similarly, our heroes bomb around the galaxy, debating philosophy and honor. Because while holding the blood of millions of dead people in hand, my boss decided to condemn countless pre-work planets with horrifying fate.
This is why Star Trek guru Michael Pillar considers this non-interference policy to be its biggest theme. Next Generation. This policy may denounce living things to the point of death effectively, but it is also the only thing that the average Starfleet captain plays God and decides whether he is going to live and die ( Original series). And considering how annoying he is, we last What Captain Picard wants to do is play God.
