So these kids will be going out in the galaxy on real missions before they’ve even graduated. I love the enterprising spirit that shows.
Say, have they revealed the name of the ship yet?
this post was submitted on 28 Jul 2025
24 points (96.2% liked)
Star Trek Social Club
12478 readers
8 users here now
r/startrek: The Next Generation
Star Trek news and discussion. No slash fic...
Maybe a little slash fic.
New to Star Trek and wondering where to start?
Rules
1 Be constructive
All posts/comments must be thoughtful and balanced.
2 Be welcoming
It is important that everyone from newbies to OG Trekkers feel welcome, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion or race.
3 Be truthful
All posts/comments must be factually accurate and verifiable. We are not a place for gossip, rumors, or manipulative or misleading content.
4 Be nice
If a polite way cannot be found to phrase what it is you want to say, don't say anything at all. Insulting or disparaging remarks about any human being are expressly not allowed.
5 Spoilers
Utilize the spoiler system for any and all spoilers relating to the most recently-aired episode. There is no formal spoiler protection for episodes/films after they have been available for approximately one week.
6 Keep on-topic
All submissions must be directly about the Star Trek franchise (the shows, movies, books, etc.). Off-topic discussions are welcome at c/Quarks.
7 Meta
Questions and concerns about moderator actions should be brought forward via DM.
Upcoming Episodes
| Date | Episode | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 07-31 | SNW 3x04 | "A Space Adventure Hour" |
| 08-07 | SNW 3x05 | "Through the Lens of Time" |
| 08-14 | SNW 3x06 | "The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" |
| 08-21 | SNW 3x07 | "What Is Starfleet?" |
| 08-28 | SNW 3x08 | "Four-and-a-Half Vulcans" |
In Production
Strange New Worlds (2025-07-17)
Starfleet Academy (TBA)
In Development
Untitled comedy series
Wondering where to stream a series? Check here.
founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
I can see going on simple missions as part of their training in their final years.
I think that kind of happened in the kelvin movie and I forget exactly the plot, it something similar happened in prodigy.
We’ve definitely seen cadets serving on ships a few times, and The Wrath of Khan featured a training voyage (though they didn’t seem to be going to anywhere in particular).
So I agree there’s precedent. I was really just stretching for a way to cheekily suggest the name.
Oh, yeah. I totally missed that 😅
and Red Squadron in TNG “The First Duty”. (edit- I meant Valiant, from DS9. still "Red Squadron")
I think Uhura was also a cadet in SNW first season
actually, looking at the trailer there are 2 cadets of the Red squadron from USS Valiant in the wall:
- Karen Farris
- Dorian Collins, The sole survivor, though in the wall the appear she is listed as ACPO (acting chief petty officer).
Unfortunately the wall seems to be more an easter egg than anything meaningful.
USS Athena
Ah, so I just missed it. There goes my little theory.
If they're really going to join the fleet from time to time, maybe we'll finally see this era's Enterprise.
Honestly impressed with Discovery's restraint in not showing it to us for their last three seasons.
It seems like doctors. 4 years of classes, 4 years of hands on residency in hospitals.