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Warning : contains spoilers forStar Trek#26 !
Star Trekhas returned to the Kelvin Universe , in the process shining a lightness on one of its most interesting characters . InStar Trek#26 , Captain Sisko and the crew of theTheseusarrive in the Kelvin Universeto stress and keep open it from the undulation of destruction Lore has unleashed . While the two crews frantically act to preserve creation , one Kelvin crewmember makes a vast impression on Data .
Star Trek#26 , part two of “ When the Walls Fell , ” is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and draw by Angel Hernandez . The two crowd pair off to begin ferment on a way to kill Lore . Data , who is currently without a body , adjoin 0718 , who introduces himself as “ the humanoid avatar ” of theEnterprise . Data notes the similarities between him and 0718.The two continue to bond over shared experiences , and 0718 give Data a temporary robotic body .
Star Trek’sKelvin Timeline, Explained
The Kelvin Timeline Also Introduced Exciting New Characters to theStar TrekMythos
Star Trek’sKelvin Universe , which debuted in 2009 ’s JJ Abrams - helmed reboot , was created to free the franchise from decade of persistence , suffice the same functionas Marvel ’s “ Ultimate ” line . Paramount and Abrams went back to the drawing board , casting novel and younger actors in the roles of Kirk and Spock . The film producer also give theEnterpriseitself a makeover , make it far more silken than before . The pic also sported cutting sharpness special effects , something lack for a while from theTrekfranchise . While the pic were controversial among retentive - time fans , they nevertheless serve save the franchise .
Nothing was let out about 0718 save his name , but it was clean he was not all human , and his name seemed to confirm this .
The Kelvin Universe also introduced new characters as well , although most of them spend their time in the background . Among them were Keenser , Scotty ’s midget exotic sidekick and Lieutenant 0718 . 0718 , played by Joseph Gatt , was a humanoid serving on theEnterprise’sbridge , in the Sciences Division . Nothing was expose about 0718 save his name , but it was clear he was not completely human , and his name seemed to substantiate this . Like many backgroundStar Trekcharacters , he did not get a backstory . However , the comics come to the rescue .
Lieutenant 0718 Has One ofStar Trek’sCoolest Backstories
0718 Is the Kelvin Version of Commander Data
Star Trek#31 and # 32 , the " I , Enterprise"story , was write by Mike Johnson and drawn by Erfan Fajar .
Crewman 0718 has a extremely challenging backstory in 2014’sStar Trek#31 and # 32 . In the story , titled “ I , Enterprise , ” the ship comes across a sentient planet . After returning from an away mission , the satellite ’s intelligence information hijack theEnterprise , intimately ruin it in the process . The intelligence assay the mastery of inorganic life , and to transmit with the humans , creates a humanoid avatar . The embodiment eventually twist on the intelligence , and becomes a member of theEnterprise’screw , taking the designation 0718 . 0718 is essentially the Kelvin equivalent of Data , making their soldering in this issue a treat for fan .
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Thanks to his unique nature , Lieutenant 0718 has become a worthful plus to hisEnterprise , much like Data was to his ship . 0718 ’s automatonlike nature allows him memory access to theEnterprise’scomputer arrangement , and he can use them even advantageously than anyone on the ship , even Spock . The events of “ I , endeavor ” take place beforeStar Trek Into Darkness , and explain why this unique crewman was on the bridgework . 0718 was one of the most intriguing summation to theStar Trekmythos , and the comics made him even cooler .
Could 0718 Take Lore’s Place in Data’s Life?
0718 Could Be One of the Coolest Characters in theStar TrekFranchise
InStar Trek#26 , Crewman 0718 meets Data , his kindred spirit from the Prime timeline , and the two share a instant . 0718 and Data bond over their power to experience sensations constituent being can not . Both are surprised to meet the other , and if the destiny were less dire , the two would no doubt become good friends . In time , Data could even come to view 0718 as a brother . Data has sought a relationship with his actual blood brother , Lore , over the years only to be rebuked each clock time . 0718 could fill a chum - sized golf hole in Data ’s life sentence .
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The interaction between Data and 0718 drives home that the Kelvin Universe ’s machinelike Science Officer needs more stories . While the fundamental interaction between 0718 and Data is a pleasant surprise for fans , it does not commune just how telling an officer 0718 really is . IDW’sStar Trekcomic work out of its means to show 0718 in the best Inner Light possible . Issue # 26 ofStar Trekcontinues this development , but only in term of his personality . succeeding news report affect 0718 involve to highlight both English of his character : his win personality and huge talents .
When Paramount Brings the KelvinStar TrekUniverse Back, 0718 Needs to Be With Them
0718 Is Too Cool A Character forStar TrekTo Ignore
The concept of a Federation starship having a humanoid avatar is a fascinating one , and begs to be explored in futureStar Trekstories set in the Kelvin Universe .
Paramount continue to drag its heels on develop succeeding entriesinStar Trek’sKelvin Universe . Attempts to get a quaternary film set there have repeatedly stalled , eluding even the likes of Quentin Tarantino . This is a shame , as the Kelvin Universe is full of awesome type , such as Lieutenant 0718.0718 was forwards of his time , and this alone justifies future narrative for him . The concept of a Federation starship give a humanoid avatar is a fascinating one , and begs to be explore in futureStar Trekstories set in the Kelvin Universe .
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