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WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' Season 2 finale.

• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 finale provides an answer to the question of why the Gorn lured the USS Enterprise to Cestus 3 in the original series episode "Arena."
• The Gorn attacked Cestus 3 in retaliation for Captain Pike's betrayal, which explains their motive for luring the Enterprise back into their territory in TOS.
• The events in Strange New Worlds season 2 may lead to a temporary agreement between Starfleet and the Gorn Hegemony, potentially ending the conflict.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' season 2 finale may have just solved a 56-year-old question about Star Trek 's Gorn. First introduced in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Arena", the reptilian Gorn had never ascended into the higher tiers of Star Trek aliens until recently. Strange New Worlds season 1 reimagined the classic aliens as terrifying invaders that, to reproduce, required organic hosts for their parasitic eggs. Drawing comparisons with Ridley Scott's Alien , the new Gorn are a horrifying species that have given Strange New Worlds some of its best and most terrifying episodes to date.

While there are concerns that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds breaks Gorn canon with these new revelations, it's making sense of an unanswered question from their first appearance. In "Arena", the USS Enterprise arrives at Cestus 3, only to find that it's been decimated by unseen attackers. Just barely escaping the planet with his life, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) orders the Enterprise to give chase, all the while pondering why they were lured to the planet to begin with. The events following the Gorn attack on Parnassus Beta in Strange New Worlds ' season 2 finale may finally provide an answer to that question.

Was Star Trek's Cestus 3 Attack Revenge By The Gorn?

Pondering why the Gorn lured the Enterprise to Cestus 3, Kirk suggested that it was because they wanted to destroy the only protection in that particular region of space. Later in the episode, when Kirk fights the Gorn at the behest of the Metrons, the reptile explains that the colony was an encroachment on their territory. It doesn't, however, explain why it needed to lure the USS Enterprise to the planet. It's possible, therefore, that the Gorn were seeking revenge for what happened on Parnassus Beta several years previously.

Parnassus Beta is also in Gorn territory, which is why they attacked the planet in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' season 2 finale. If Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) ends up negotiating a retreat from Gorn space, then this agreement will be rendered null and void by the founding of the Earth observation outpost on Cestus 3. Angered at Pike's betrayal, it would make sense for the Gorn to lure the Enterprise back into their space to seek vengeance for him going back on his word. The only problem is that it's Kirk, not Pike, who is now Captain of the USS Enterprise.

How Strange New Worlds' Gorn Story Changes TOS' Arena

If the Gorn were seeking revenge for a perceived betrayal by Captain Pike, then it would make sense for the Metrons to pit Kirk and the Gorn Captain against each other. Kirk's obsessive pursuit of the Gorn ship is driven by his own bloodthirsty desire to avenge the brutal deaths of all those on Cestus 3. In forcing the two Captains to face each other in primitive combat, the Metrons would be showing both species the futility of revenge. It will be interesting to see how Strange New Worlds season 3 further sets up this classic Star Trek: The Original Series episode.

In "Arena", Lt. Commander Spock (Leonard Nimoy) states that not much is known about the region of space that has been claimed by the Gorn. This is presumably because the events on Parnassus Beta will lead to a temporary agreement between Starfleet and the Gorn Hegemony. Such an agreement would presumably see Starfleet withdraw from exploring beyond Parnassus Beta in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3. Reflecting on the contested borders in "Arena", Spock notes that it's something best decided by diplomats, which suggests that Kirk's fight with the Gorn will finally end what Captain Pike's fight began.

All episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 are streaming now on Paramount+.

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Cestus III was the third planet of the Cestus system , near the border between the United Federation of Planets and the Gorn Hegemony . It was known to the Gorn as Inner Eliar . The system was 400 light-years from Sol and about 35 light-years, in a spinward direction, from the Delta Triangle . ( TOS : " Arena ", Star Trek: Typhon Pact novel: Seize the Fire , Star Trek Star Charts )

• 1.1 23rd century
• 1.2 24th century
• 1.3.1 Star Trek: Pendragon
• 2.1.1 Ranges
• 2.1.2 Settlements
• 2.1.3 Points of Interest
• 2.2 Flora and fauna
• 3 External links

History [ ]

23rd century [ ].

The USS Coronado discovered Cestus III in 2258 . ( Last Unicorn Games RPG : All Our Yesterdays )

In 2265 , the Federation established an outpost (one of its most farflung) on Cestus III, unaware of Gorn claims in that region of space. The outpost was destroyed by the Gorn in 2267 , with the loss of all personnel, despite the efforts of an accidental time traveler from the 24th century . ( Star Trek: Star Charts , TOS : " Arena ", TNG novel: Requiem )

Dr. Mark Castanaveras was born on Cestus III in 2263 , but he and his parents moved to Earth when he was a few months old, leaving behind several relatives who were killed during the attack. His bias against the Gorn would inform his thinking for years to come. ( Star Trek: Malverne : " Tales of the Kobayashi Maru : J'rrreshar's Story ")

Following intervention by the Metrons , the Gorn ceded Cestus III to the Federation. The planet was resettled in 2271 and became a thriving colony world over the course of the next century, with several cities springing up across the planet, including Pike City (the capital), Johnson City , Lakeside , New Chicago , Palombo , Port Shangri-La , and Prairieville , and eventually was elevated above its colony status to become a Federation member in its own right. ( Star Trek: Star Charts ; TNG novel: Articles of the Federation )

Daria Benteen was born in Piketown (later Pike City) in 2272 . She was one of the first babies born in the resettled colony. ( Star Trek: Shadowstar Station : " Pomp and Circumstantial Evidence ")

24th century [ ]

Miranda Kadohata , future Enterprise -E operations manager , was a native of Cestus III and would later take maternity leave on her homeworld sometime in the late 2370s . ( TNG novels : Q & A , Before Dishonor )

Nathan Reed was born in Pike City on Cestus in 2346 . His brother was born there in 2349 . ( Star Trek: Pendragon )

Timothy Sinclair visited Cestus III during his journey to Belle Terre aboard the SS Trailblazer in 2357 . ( Star Trek: Pendragon )

Cestus experienced a significant population explosion in 2370 when, following the formal end of the Cardassian Wars , Cestus III accepted a quarter-million people displaced by the establishment of the Demilitarized Zone . ( TNG novel: A Time for War, A Time for Peace , Star Trek: Pendragon )

Emblem of the Pike City Pioneers baseball team.

Cestus Comets logo.

The old Earth sport baseball saw a renaissance on Cestus III, with the establishment of the Cestus Baseball League in 2371 . ( DS9 : " Family Business ")

In 2374 , a coup d'etat on the Gorn homeworld led the rebellious warrior caste to launch an invasion of Cestus. The rebellion was short-lived, however, and Gorn forces withdrew to their own territory. ( TNG graphic novel: The Gorn Crisis )

In 2379 , Cestus Governor Nanietta Bacco launched a successful campaign for the office of President of the United Federation of Planets , following the unexpected resignation of her predecessor, President Min Zife .

President Bacco returned to Cestus III to throw out the first pitch of the 2380 Cestus Baseball League season, as she had done each year as governor. President Bacco was an avid follower of the Pike City Pioneers . ( A Time for War, A Time for Peace ; Articles of the Federation )

In 2381 , Starbase 140 spacedock was completed. ( Star Trek Crusader )

In 2387 , a huge shockwave caused massive damage on Starbase 140 and the Cestus IV Shipyards. Later the shipyards were moved to Cestus III. ( Star Trek Crusader )

Alternate continuities [ ]

Star trek: pendragon [ ].

Cestus III was a major battlefield during the Federation-Gorn Conflict of the late 2370s . Gorn forces laid siege to the planet for six weeks before Starfleet was able to drive them off. ( Star Trek: Pendragon )

Environment [ ]

Geography [ ].

Much of the planet's southern hemisphere was dominated by a large bowl-shaped continent with a single mountain range, the Coronado Mountains , running along its middle. In the northern hemisphere, there were several island continents. Most settlements could be found on the coast of the large southern continent. ( Decipher RPG : Worlds )

• Coronado Mountains
• Ssoref Mountains

Settlements [ ]

• Port Shangri-la
• New Chicago
• New Jericho
• Johnson City
• Prairieview
• Rupertville

Points of Interest [ ]

• Shackleford Observatory
• Moran Mining
• Institute for Human-Gorn Relations

Flora and fauna [ ]

Greelaks were a species of small lizard native to Cestus III. ( TNG novel: Q & A )

Cestus III was home to numerous types of plant life, many edible by most humanoids . Many colonists in the 23rd century experimented with these plants, crossbreeding them with types from Earth . The literal fruits of these labors enabled the creation of wines, liquors and other agricultural products that were unique to Cestus III. ( Decipher RPG : Worlds )

External links [ ]

• Cestus III article at Memory Alpha , the canon Star Trek wiki.
• Cestus III article at Memory Beta , the non-canon Star Trek wiki.
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Cestus III is a planet in the Cestus System and site of a Federation colony.

History [ | ]

In 2267 , the Gorn were alarmed by the establishment of a Federation colony on Cestus III, as they regarded the system as part of their territory. By the late 24th century , the Federation had reestablished a colony on the planet, with Pike City being its capital settlement.

In 2389 , Kornelius Yates, manager of Pike City's baseball team, the Pioneers, proposed an unorthodox means of Federation mediation in the diplomatic tensions between the Gorn Hegemony and the Klingon Empire : a baseball game between the Pike City Pioneers and a Gorn team, the S'Yahaza City Talons. King Slathis of the Gorn, under the advice of Klingon Ambassador B'vat , agreed to the game, as they were invested in ensuring a diplomatic failure and subsequent war between the Klingon Empire and the Gorn Hegemony. Additionally, Klingon Chancellor Martok was able to use the time bought by the so-called "Cestus Accords" to prepare the Klingon Defense Force for a full-scale invasion of Gorn space. The Pioneers were widely expected to defeat the Talons, who were widely believed to be awkward and slow-moving. However, the members of the Talons were from a different Gorn caste than those the Federation had previously encountered, and proved to be powerful and quick. The Talons were on the verge of winning the game when their pitcher abruptly suffered a reversion to Undine form in the eighth inning, and was swiftly killed by its own teammates. The Pioneers were declared the winners of the game by disqualification, and relations between the Gorn and the Klingons continued to deteriorate. Jake Sisko wrote a fictionalized version of this event, titled The Gorns of Summer , and later interviewed Kasidy Yates to accurately describe the incident in his recollection of the Undine War .

In 2408 , during the Federation-Klingon War , combined Klingon -Gorn forces attacked Cestus III, and Starfleet massed a fleet to defend the planet and its population. Although the mayor of Pike City vowed to defend the colony by any means and many colonists refused to leave, Starfleet cautioned the population and urged them to evacuate, as a successful defense of the planet was not guaranteed.

External links [ | ]

• Cestus III at Memory Alpha , the Star Trek Wiki.
• Cestus III at Memory Beta , the non-canon Star Trek Wiki.
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Cestus III was a Class M planet in the Beta Quadrant . In the 23rd century , it was at the frontier of Federation space, near the borders of the Gorn Hegemony , and was the site of a Federation colony. The planet was known as Inner Eliar to the Gorn . ( TOS : " Arena "; DS9 : " Family Business "; TTN novel : Seize the Fire )

The planet was first charted by the USS Coronado in 2258 , and a Federation colony was established there within five years time. ( LUG : All Our Yesterdays: The Time Travel Sourcebook ; Decipher : Starfleet Operations Manual , Worlds )

That first colony was destroyed by the Gorn in 2367 , but Cestus III was eventually recolonized under treaty as a joint effort between the two powers. The planet became a full member of the Federation in the early 24th century . ( TOS : " Arena "; DS9 : " Family Business "; TNG novel : A Time for War, A Time for Peace )

Cestus III had one large, crescent-shaped continent in the southern hemisphere, and several continents and island chains throughout the northern hemisphere. Most of the Federation cities were along the coasts of the southern continent, though the major Gorn settlements were on one of the northern continents. The planet's climate was most often dry, though temperatures at the equator rarely rose above 30 degrees Celsius, and the few storms the planet had were usually mild and a source of much needed moisture. ( Decipher : Worlds )

Future Federation President Nanietta Bacco was born on Cestus III in 2292 . ( ST novel : Articles of the Federation )

The Cestus colonies experienced a major population boom in 2370 when they accepted a quarter-million refugees displaced by the formation of the Demilitarized Zone . ( Decipher : Worlds )

The old Earth sport of baseball was revived on Cestus III around the same time, with the formation of the Cestus Baseball League in 2371 . ( DS9 : " Family Business ", " The Way of the Warrior ")

A rogue faction of Gorn invaded Cestus III in 2374 , as a prelude to war the Federation . The crisis was averted by the USS Enterprise -E . ( TNG comic : The Gorn Crisis )

Greelaks were a species of small reptiles native to Cestus III. They were herbivores and mostly harmless, looking more fearsome than they actually were. ( TNG novel : Q & A )

Cestus III was home to numerous types of plant life, many edible by most humanoids . Many colonists in the 23rd century experimented with these plants, crossbreeding them with types from Earth . The literal fruits of these labors enabled the creation of wines, liquors and other agricultural products that were unique to Cestus III. ( Decipher : Worlds )

Locations [ ]

External links [ ].

• Cestus III article at Memory Alpha , the canon Star Trek wiki.
• Cestus III article at Memory Beta , the non-canon Star Trek wiki.
• Cestus III article at Star Trek Expanded Universe , the fanon and fanworks Star Trek wiki.
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Cestus III is an M-class of the Cestus system , located in a region bordering the territory of the Federation and Gorn Hegemony , near the Metron Consortium . It was considered to be "on the other side of the Federation" from Deep Space 9 . ( TOS : " Arena "; DS9 : " Family Business ")( Cestus III article at Memory Alpha , the canon Star Trek wiki.)

History [ ]

In 2387 , the Cestus shipyards were moved from Cestus IV to Cestus III after they were obliterated by a Protoculture shockwave from Starbase 140 .

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A landing party in the remnants of the colony site.

The Cestus III colonists were a group of 23rd century Federation settlers, mostly or all Humans , who built a home for themselves of the planet Cestus III at some point before the 2260s decade .

• 1 History and specifics
• 2.1 Prior to 2267 massacre
• 2.2 Later residents
• 3.1.1 Appearances
• 3.1.2 References

History and specifics [ ]

Matthew Harold , a survivor of the Cestus III Massacre .

The Cestus III Colony was a group of structures that resembled an old Earth frontier fort, and indeed the colony was centered around a Starfleet base , the Cestus III Outpost . These colonists were wiped out in what came to be known as the Cestus III Massacre in the year 2267 . ( TOS episode & Star Trek 2 novelization : Arena )

The colony was eventually rebuilt, and became an important Federation member on the UFP frontier in the 24th century . ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , etc.)

Colonists and outpost personnel [ ]

Prior to 2267 massacre [ ].

• Matthew Harold
• Michael Hronsky
• Julia Santos
• Hans Schmitter
• Commodore Travers
• Mrs. Travers
• Liz Sherwood 's parents
• Travers's chef

Later residents [ ]

• Nanietta Bacco

Appendices [ ]

Appearances and references [ ], appearances [ ].

• TOS episode & Star Trek 2 novelization : Arena
• TNG novel : Requiem

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A world under dispute by the United Federation of Planets and the Gorn Hegemony in 2366, [ 1 ] it was the site of a Federation colony and the sport of baseball’s revival by the late 24th century. Located on the far side of the Federation from >Deep Space Nine , a subspace transmission alone took two weeks, and travel by ship took eight weeks at maximum warp. One community on the planet was Pike City, where Kasidy Yates ‘ youngest brother lived and played on the local baseball team, the Pike City Pioneers. [ 1 ]

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Cestus III inhabitants

The following is a list of Human Starfleet and civilian individuals who inhabited the planet Cestus III .

• 2.1 Kasidy Yates' brother
• 2.2 Women and children
• Lieutenant Harold
• Commodore Travers

Unnamed [ ]

Kasidy yates' brother [ ].

Kasidy Yates had several brothers , one of whom lived on Cestus III in the 2370s . He played for the Pike City Pioneers , a baseball team. He later offered Benjamin Sisko seats in the dugout at a game . ( DS9 : " Family Business ", " The Way of the Warrior ")

Women and children [ ]

Several women and children were among the inhabitants of the outpost when it was attacked by the Gorn in 2267 . That same year, outpost communications officer Lieutenant Harold signaled up to the attacking Gorn starship , begging them to stop their attack because there were women and children among their personnel; his pleas were ignored. ( TOS : " Arena ")

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Cestus III is an M-class planet of the Cestus system , located in a region bordering the territory of the United Federation of Planets and the Gorn Hegemony and near space claimed by the Metrons . It is considered to be on the far side of the Federation in regards to much of the concentrated and highly populated areas surrounding the core worlds, but has grown into its own hub of activity since the colony was first established, being designated as the location for the headquarters of the Eleventh Fleet in 2386 .

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In the late 23rd century, Cestus III was on the frontier of Federation space, beyond which little was known. A small Earth Observation Outpost and colony were established, commanded by Commodore Travers . The establishment of this foothold alarmed the Gorn Hegemony; they regarded Cestus as part of their space and the colonists as invaders.

In 2267, a Gorn captain led his starship and ground forces in a counter-invasion strike, destroying the colony and slaughtering most of the colonists. Using faked communication and impersonating Travers, the Gorn lured the USS Enterprise to Cestus III, where the landing party, led by Captain James T. Kirk , beamed down to the planet's surface. The surface forces were repelled, and the Enterprise pursued the Gorn vessel to a point near 2466 PM, where both ships were seized by the Metrons and their captains forced to do battle.

Kirk's confrontation with the Gorn on the planet would later become one of the most famous incidents in his career. Benjamin Sisko once admitted he'd like to shake Kirk's hand and " ask him about fighting the Gorn on Cestus III ".

Following intervention by the Metrons, the Gorn ceded Cestus III to the Federation. The planet became a thriving colony world over the course of the next century, with several cities springing up across the planet, including Pike City (the capital), Johnson City, Lakeside, New Chicago, Palombo, Port Shangri-La, and Prairieview, and eventually was elevated above its colony status to become a member in its own right in 2271.

The old Earth sport baseball saw a renaissance on Cestus III in 2371, with the establishment of the Cestus Baseball League. The sport of marathon running also played an important role on the planet.

Much of the planet's southern hemisphere is dominated by a large bowl-shaped continent which has a single mountain range, the Coronado Mountains, running along its middle. In the northern hemisphere, there are several island continents of varying sizes. Most settlements can be found on the coast of the large southern continent.

Pike City is the capital of the Federation world Cestus III. It is also home to the Pike City Pioneers baseball team, and location of Ruth Field, the team's home sports stadium.

Named after the famous Starfleet officer Christopher Pike , the capital of Cestus III is also home to the Starfleet Command Complex, which houses the various offices and facilities required to support the Eleventh Fleet Headquarters. The complex's primary facility is the Command Offices located near the centre of the city, and is one of the tallest buildings in the area, with senior fleet staff offices belonging to the Fleet Commander and his senior advisors and subordinates on the upper-most floors, immediately above the building's own dedicated shuttlebay and maintenance area. Surrounding buildings on the complex include the Starfleet Academy Annex, accommodation for Starfleet officers and personnel, and various offices for the other departments of Starfleet operating out of the complex. The three largest structures on the complex are interlinked on the upper levels by walkways and a tram system, to allow easy transfer between the buildings without first having to descend to ground level.

The complex sits atop a massive underground bunker, designed as a fallback shelter should the system come under attack. The shelter has been designed to withstand a full orbital bombardment, and sits many kilometers beneath the city. Separated slightly from the rest of the buildings in the city by a 'buffer' of green space, the Starfleet Command Complex is also equipped with its own shield generator, able to be erected in a manner to completely enclose the complex in a protective bubble of energy in case of attack.

Academy Campus

The Cestus iii Starfleet Academy is built on a small campus with a landing pad. It is comprised of several buildings including a dormitory, cafeteria, a separate building with classrooms with immersive holographic technology. There is also a large amphitheater for guest speakers and graduation ceremonies. This Academy is designed for usage by the Eleventh Fleet.

Though Cestus III has no natural satellites in the form of moons or planetary rings, various man-made satellites have been placed into its orbit over the past century. The first of these such satellites was in the form of an asteroid, powered from its position in the belt that separates Cestus III and Cestus IV and hollowed out to serve as the first rudimentary starbase for the system. Though the facility is now in a state of disuse and abandonment after the construction of more advanced and specialised facilities in the planet's orbit, it still rotates around the planet's gravitational pull, undisturbed by the inhabitants.

Much like Earth and many other worlds which have become hubs of activity for administration, commerce and habitation in their respective regions of space, Cestus III has a number of Orbital Office Complexes in high orbit about various geosynchronous positions on the planet. The most notable construction in orbit though is Starbase 48 , the space-bound counterpart to the Starfleet Command Complex on the surface. Constructed to take over the duties taken on by the asteroid base, Starbase 48's primary role in the system is to coordinate all inbound and outbound traffic, act as a communications and personnel transfer relay for Cestus, and ensure the security of the system's boundaries.

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• For bringing hostility into their solar system, a superior alien race brings Captain Kirk into mortal combat against the reptilian captain of an alien ship he was pursuing.
• When a reptilian alien race known as the Gorn destroys an Earth colony, the Enterprise comes under attack by the Gorn vessel. Captain Kirk soon gives chase to the Gorn ship, leading them to an unexplored solar system, gradually (and dangerously) increasing speed. Kirk prepares to destroy the Gorn ship until another race of powerful aliens called the Metrons stops them and forces both captains to face off in mortal combat. The main purpose of this one-on-one duel is to solve their dispute, the winner will be released and the loser will be destroyed along with his ship and crew. — Anonymous
• After an alien vessel attacks the Federation outpost, Kirk goes in hot pursuit with every intent of destroying the attacker. Spock advises moderation, but Kirk is dogged in his determination to teach them a lesson. When they enter an uncharted solar system, a superior being stops them and transports both captains to a planet where they are to engage in mortal combat. The reward for the winner is to have his ship go free while the loser will have his ship destroyed. Kirk's opponent, a Gorn, is a large lizard-like creature and much stronger than Kirk who must use his wits to defeat this new enemy. — garykmcd
• Cestus III sends a message to welcome Kirk. Cestus III is a remote earth outpost but well stocked with friends and other things, so Kirk is happy to beam down with Spock, and some others to enjoy the hospitality. But, They have beamed into a trap. An alien race, the Gorn, a reptilian species who resemble large crocodiles with sharp fangs and beehive eyes, have completely destroyed every living thing. Kirk's friends are all dead. During a shootout, Kirk and the five crewmen try to plan strategy. They attack Gorn formations with mortar fire and force them to withdraw. Meanwhile the Gorn ship attacks the Enterprise in orbit. Sulu is in command and attacks the Gorn ship with Photon torpedoes. The Gorn have fled in their ship. Kirk is angry. His friends and his men are dead. "We will chase them" Kirk says. The Enterprise chases the Gorn ship, after beaming Kirk and his team from the surface, to an uncharted section of the galaxy. Kirk wants revenge for the loss of life of his crew. Both the Enterprise and the Gorn ship are frozen in space. A powerful voice comes on the loudspeaker while an eerie light is throbbing. It says "we cannot allow violence in our sector. we are the Metrons." Kirk debates this until he is gone. The Metron voice explains. "The two captains will fight and decide the fate of their ships." Spock and everyone are stunned. Kirk and the Gorn ship captain are transported to an Asteroid, which has materials to build a weapon and attack each other. But they cannot communicate with their ships. The Gorn is over 7 feet tall and powerful. Now Kirk fears for his life. He tries to set a trap for the Gorn by throwing rocks on him and trying to stab him, but this is a monster. Kirk hesitates a moment before killing him. The Gorn hurts Kirk's leg and Kirk is limping. Because the Metrons are powerful and civilized, they allow the rest of the crew to see Kirk die and to prepare themselves as well for death. But Kirk is not out of ideas. And Spock sees it too on the video monitor. The Gorn calls Kirk on the communicator and says that humans were intruding in their space by building a colony on Cestus III. McCoy is intrigued to learn that humans may be in the wrong in this situation. Kirk finds sulfur, diamonds, coal and other things to make gunpowder and a missile launcher. Now Kirk is about to die and he lights a piece of his uniform on fire as a match and uses his translator as a flint. The cannon goes off, the video goes blank on the ship. Kirk's cannon worked and the Gorn is almost completely unconscious. Kirk grabs the Gorn's knife and is ready to thrust it into its neck. Then Kirk throws away the knife and says to himself "I won't kill you." Then he yells at the sky. "I won't kill him. The Gorn thought they were defending their sector. I won't kill him for you". The Gorn of course is almost dead anyway. Now Kirk relaxes waiting for the Metrons to kill them all. But they do not. A Metron appears in a glistening shimmer. A young man, with blond hair, wearing a thin wispy robe, appears. He says "Why didn't you kill the Gorn?" And Kirk says "Maybe he was right in the fight. I don't know," The Metron says "You showed mercy. maybe you are worth having in the universe." Kirk smiles. The Metron says "In all honesty, I will kill the Gorn and his ship if you wish." Kirk says "No, we will work it out." Then Kirk is back on the ship. Spock says "What did the Metron say?" And Kirk says to Spock "He said we were a very promising species. Did you know that?" Spock says "I had my doubts." Then Kirk and all the human crew begin laughing including the yeomen.

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Robin Curtis Looks Back at Star Trek III: The Search for Spock For Its 40th Anniversary

Curtis on portraying Saavik, being directed by Leonard Nimoy, and more!

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Forty years ago this weekend, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock inherited the monumental task of picking up the tale of Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew following Spock's tragic death in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan . Written by Harve Bennett and directed by Leonard Nimoy himself, the film dealt with the aftermath of the battle with Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalban), the evolution of the newly-created Genesis Planet, and Kirk's unsanctioned jaunt to bring Spock's body and katra — a Vulcan’s living spirit — to be reunited on Mount Seleya.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Complete with Christopher Lloyd's portrayal of a ruthless Klingon commander named Kruge, the original Star Trek series' cast's signature camaraderie, and an adventurous spirit, the third Star Trek film welcomed Robin Curtis to the role of Lieutenant Saavik, the Vulcan officer who accompanied Kirk's son Doctor David Marcus (Merritt Butrick) during his expedition to the Genesis Planet. Curtis was kind enough to speak to StarTrek.com and help us celebrate The Search for Spock 's 40th anniversary by reflecting on her time as Saavik and the rare experience of playing a Vulcan while being directed by Leonard Nimoy.

Four decades later, and Robin Curtis recollects that her respect for Nimoy as a director and collaborator was established the instant they met. "Right out of the gate, I could express nothing but praise for working with him, and it's only gotten better over time. Like good wine, my experience with him has aged well," remarks Curtis. "I look back with such fondness at his sensitivity, his respect for other actors, his ability to orchestrate the existing cast — his fellow coworkers for so many years — and newcomers like myself and Christopher Lloyd."

During her audition for the role of Saavik, Curtis had the unique distinction of hearing Nimoy's insight into what an actor can do to truly become a Vulcan. "Mr. Nimoy took such a lovely, intuitive approach to directing. He said, 'Vulcans have 1,000 years of wisdom behind the eyes,'" says Curtis of Nimoy's early advice regarding the Vulcan nature. "When I was given the role, he told me I should look in the mirror [and practice] talking without using my face to express what I was saying. Being so still and so contained near about did me in, and I thought I was failing so miserably at it that I was going to be fired. I didn't feel the innate knack or confidence that I was nailing it."

The challenge of assuming a Vulcan disposition weighed even more heavily on Curtis' shoulders when placed in context with her desire to deliver an excellent performance. "I was as serious as a heart attack on the set! I didn't speak until I was spoken to, which is totally unlike my normally sociable self. I was very earnest, wanting to show and demonstrate that I was grateful for this part. I wanted to do a good job and hit it out of the park," adds Curtis, who sensed that Nimoy appreciated her devotion to the film and her role as Saavik, as well as her overall work ethic and approach to acting.

In spite of her doubts, Curtis had her morale boosted by a pact she made with the director. "I shook his hand on my very first day of filming, and I said, 'Mr. Nimoy, you seem to think I know what I'm doing. And I need to tell you I do not.' And he said, 'Robin, I will take you every step of the way. I will never take you out on the end of a limb and leave you there.' I said, 'Deal.' And we shook hands on it, and he fulfilled that promise in each and every scene," declares Curtis.

Curtis also attests that there were certain scenes which were easier to approach and more straightforward than others. Those involving Saavik and weighty emotions demanded more scrutiny and attention. For example, while holding Saavik, Kirk's son David Marcus, and a reborn Spock hostage on the Genesis Planet, Kruge ordered one of his soldiers to kill a prisoner in order to demonstrate his conviction toward acquiring the Genesis Device. The sentence was inflicted upon David, and Saavik was forced to report the death to the man's father. "That [moment] filled me with anxiety and dread. How could I possibly say that with the Vulcan demeanor?"

Those complexities also rang true on the other end of the emotional spectrum. With a rapidly aging Spock overwhelmed by the urges of the pon farr , or the Vulcan time of mating, Saavik guided him through the intimate process. This scene, with its close contact and affectionate hand gesture, represented another significant Vulcan hurdle to overcome. "The reverence and enormity and profundity of pon farr , and going into this cave with Spock," begins Curtis. "We came to the set with no sense of what that would look like. [Young Spock actor] Stephen Manley and I were both a little trepidatious about what Lenoard was going to have us do. What would a Vulcan love scene or Vulcan foreplay look like? In fact, I've only just learned recently that the simple gesture that Leonard introduced us to that day, the notion of [the characters] joining their fingers, was originally introduced by Spock's mother and Sarek in the television series."

Behind-the-scenes of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

Of course, having pioneered the Vulcan temperament for nearly 20 years by the time The Search for Spock entered production, Nimoy was singularly suited to answer questions about such delicate matters. Whether dealing with Saavik's reaction to David's death, the intimacy of pon farr , or any of Curtis' other scenes, Curtis recalls Nimoy's valuable input. "He would take me aside before every scene, and we'd sit down at the edge of the set on the platform, and I'd say the lines. He would moderate me no differently than we do with our cars with the radio volume. I was so grateful for that," shares Curtis.

Shifting her focus to her overall impression of their professional association, Curtis conveys her appreciation for Nimoy's leadership on the film before admitting she does have one slight regret. "I absolutely love the man. Loved him as a person, loved him as a director, and I'm sorry that I was too shy to even hint or suggest that we would have a friendship outside the realm of the shoots themselves."

While their friendship was largely limited to the production itself, the director did leave an indelible impact on Curtis' personal life. "Leonard Nimoy was aware that my father was battling cancer at the time, and it wasn't looking good," notes Curtis. "The best thing I remember about Star Trek is that it was a colossally beautiful distraction from the agony we were feeling as a family. Leonard Nimoy reminds me of my dad, and they were the same age. And [Nimoy] was so sensitive and kind about the idea that Star Trek was such a gift and a bright light for my family in a time of suffering. Ultimately, my dad lived long enough to see the movie. I went home to be at the Riverside Mall in Utica, New York, with my neighbors and family, and my dad made it to the movie theatre. I will always be grateful for that."

Curtis' thankfulness extends to the many fans who regularly compliment her for her tenure as Saavik in The Search for Spock and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home . "I'm flabbergasted at the multitude of ways that [Star Trek] has enriched my life. My heart explodes over the tenacity of the fans and how the franchise only gets better and richer. People are very generous and sentimental about [ The Search for Spock ]. They understood it was part of a triumvirate [of films]," observes Curtis. Referring to her final on-screen moments in The Voyage Home , in which Saavik and Amanda Grayson remain behind on Vulcan, Curtis jokes, "What did she and [Amanda Grayson actor] Jane Wyatt get up to? [ laughs ] What happened with the pon farr ? Did she end up being pregnant? I think the fans were just as curious as I was."

Perceiving her connection with the fans as a gift, Curtis contemplates an unexpected phone call she received from a medical facility in Cleveland, Ohio. A young man who she had once met at a convention had been taken off of dialysis and given only two weeks to live. The staff member contacting Curtis informed her that the man's last wish was to share a meal with her. "I had shown him some kindness at a convention in Ohio in the '90s, and he remembered," reveals Curtis, who didn't hesitate to make the five-hour drive to Cleveland that very same day. Before leaving, Curtis advised the caller, "You tell him I'll be there for dinner, and I wouldn't miss it for the world." Arriving Friday evening, Curtis spent every waking hour of that weekend with the fan. After departing on Sunday, they talked each day until he passed the following week. "That was a gift to me, and I like to think maybe a small gift to him," explains Curtis, noting that their connection has endured via her ongoing friendship with the fan's aunt.

The Search for Spock clearly meant a lot to those who watched it repeatedly, but Curtis' own perception of the movie has evolved since its release. "I saw the film at the time and then never saw it again for so many years. My memory of it was that it was depressing [ laughs ]," confesses Curtis. "The fact of the matter is, everything dies. Genesis dies, the ship dies, Kirk's son dies. Spock comes back to life, but he starts out dead [ laughs ]." As was the case for many of us, the pandemic changed everything for Curtis. "We were all in our houses and seeking connection. I felt like I needed to go back, so I rewatched [ The Next Generation two-parter] 'Gambit,' and I rewatched the movie. And I thought, 'This is funny!' There's a lot of good parts in this film that aren't depressing. I don't know why I had that impression stuck in my brain, but maybe it's because my involvement was very serious. Everything I had to do dealt with great disappointment and loss and tragedy."

Looking back, Curtis cites Sarek's mind meld with Admiral Kirk as her favorite scene, describing the sentiment behind the characters' interaction, the cinematography, and the close up of the actors' faces as "gorgeous." Though she felt the mood on the set of The Voyage Home was more joyful and playful — after all, she still has Polaroids of herself making funny faces with Walter Koenig, George Takei, Kirk Thatcher, and other cast and crew, Curtis maintains fond memories of working on The Search for Spock . "The cast were so generous and classy with me, and they understood the weight upon my shoulders as the newcomer. They were reassuring. I remember Walter Koenig told me to keep a journal. And of course, like a jackass, I didn't listen. [ laughs ]," jests Curtis. "Now, I wish I had kept one."

The Search for Spock 's conclusion exuded hope and wonder, as Spock's body and katra were reunited in a ceremony on Mount Seleya. Following his resurrection, Spock passes by each crew member in attendance, eventually finding himself embraced by the group. Although a glance between Spock and Saavik was fleeting, much preparation went into that moment. "[Nimoy] approached me before the scene and asked, 'How would you feel if you were to suddenly come upon somebody that you loved or were intimate with on a New York City street? How would you imagine that?' In the matter of a split second, so many thoughts went through my mind," says Curtis. "First, what a personal question to ask. Then I felt tenderness, embarrassment, sentimentality, nostalgia, and vulnerability all at once. I looked up at him, then looked down. He said, 'That’s it!' And I thought, ' Oh, okay, I love you! ' It is so lovely and simple when a director does that. No arm wrestling had to happen, he just asked me a simple question and I got [the scene]."

As for The Search for Spock 's ending, when Spock's friends crowd around him on Vulcan, Curtis recollects that she and the other cast members were given a general direction to "be encouraged by that moment and confident that his katra had been restored. Sometimes we don't work those moments out, and it's all on the fly. It was very much off-the-cuff." Whether meticulously planned or inspired by the moment, these scenes combined to create a film that has stood the test of time and established itself as a crucial installment in the pantheon of Star Trek stories.

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What We Know About Captain Pike’s Next Voyage in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 3

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It's a huge sigh of relief when a spinoff of a classic like the original Star Trek (which ran from 1966 to 1969) is well done, polished, and gripping. Especially when that show stands out in a franchise with twelve - yes, you read that right - twelve corresponding series. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , which serves as a prequel to the original (and iconic) Star Trek series, follows Captain Christopher Pike ( Anson Mount ) as he leads his crew through the galaxy aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The show, which premiered in 2022, was met with high critical acclaim from the beginning and continues to find fans with each new season - an impressive feat in a time when so many shows get lost in the streaming shuffle. Now renewed for a third season right after its Season 2 finale, here's everything we know so far about the next chapter in the epic space adventure.

With Season 2's finale leaving fans wanting more, it's only natural to be itching for Season 3 to come as soon as possible. While episodes are expected to return in 2024, the production window was from December 2023 to June 2024 for Season 3 , so we may have to wait a bit before we get the answers we're craving .

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the 23rd century as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy in the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

While Strange New Worlds premiered its first two episodes on CBS in 2022, all episodes are now streaming on Paramount+. It can be assumed that the third season of the show will also premiere on the CBS-affiliated streaming service. Subscriptions to Paramount+ are available in two tiers: Paramount+ Essential (with commercials, $5.99/month) and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (commercial-free, $11.99/month).

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With production recently ending, there is still no official footage from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3. That said, we hope to get our first look at the new season sometime later this year. Stay tuned to Collider as we await more info.

Leading the charge is fan-favorite Captain Pike , played by Anson Mount. Mount is no stranger to the Star Trek world, as he also appeared in Star Trek: Discovery in 2019. His other credits include films like Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the Britney Spears -led 2002 drama Crossroads . Ethan Peck 's Spock is another character who appeared in Discovery alongside Mount. Peck also worked on shows like Madam Secretary and 10 Things I Hate About You . The astute La'an is played by Christina Chong , whose credits include Johnny English Reborn and Tom and Jerry .

Erica Ortegas is played by Melissa Navia , whose guest roles include Bull , Homeland , and Billions . Rebecca Romjin plays Una-Chin Riley, Pike's Number One. While Romjin is known for films like X-Men and Austin Powers , perhaps her most unforgettable role was as Cheryl, the gorgeous girl with the disgusting apartment in Season 4 of Friends . Rounding out Pike's crew are Babs Olusanmokun ( Dune ) as Dr. M'Benga, Celia Rose Gooding ( Foul Play ) as Nyota Uhura, and Jess Bush ( Playing For Keeps ) as Nurse Christine Chapel. Arguably, one of the best parts of the Season 2 finale was the appearance of Lieutenant Montgomery Scott ( Martin Quinn ), of the infamous - and incorrect - quote from the OG series: "Beam me up, Scotty!"

Strange New Worlds is produced by CBS Studios , Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment, and distributed by Paramount+. The show was created by Akiva Goldsman , Alex Kurtzman , and Jenny Lumet , with Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serving as co-showrunners . Kurtzman, Goldsman, Lumet, and Myers are executive producers on the series, alongside Aaron Baiers, Heather Kadin , Frank Siracusa , John Weber , Rod Roddenberry , and Trevor Roth .

The series was originally set to film early in 2023 but due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the series was delayed by several months. Thankfully, they recently wrapped up filming in Canada earlier this year. Anson Mount took to Instagram to celebrate the conclusion of filming.

Mount also wrote a heartfelt message to fans after concluding production, saying:

“So that’s it guys, that is a wrap on season 3, at least from me, there’s still a little bit of work to be done. I feel like I could sleep for a week, but I still have many travels and many things ahead of me to do, and I’m trying to keep spoilers out of the shots here. Thank you for your patience, especially during the strikes, it wasn’t anyone’s intention for us to be delayed to that extent. Thank you for sticking with us, thank you to our lifelong Star Trek fans, I am one of you and it’s because of people like you that I get to live out my dreams like this and I’ll never stop thanking you for having me in your house.”

With many unanswered questions in the Season 2 finale, there are lots of possibilities for where Season 3 could take Captain Pike and his crew. After the fun and games of the previous musical episode , things switched back to danger mode very quickly, and viewers were ultimately left with a cliffhanger. With the re-appearance of the Gorn (the reptilian-humanoid extraterrestrials first seen in Star Trek in the 1960s), Pike was faced with a decision: heed the commands of the Enterprise not to engage with the Gorn, or do whatever he can to save his people. Pike, being the always-optimistic hero that he is, decides he must try and save his crew. And, when he sees young Gorn working together, his hunch that the species may be able to communicate leads him to want to try and save his crew without violence. While it's unclear how big a role the Gorn will play in Season 3, perhaps Pike's interest in their ability to communicate will be an important factor in not having this happen again.

To add (gross) insult to injury, it is revealed that Gorn eggs have been planted in Pike's love interest, Captain Batel, and she may have to sacrifice herself in order to save everyone else. This is also not resolved in the finale, adding another layer to what Season 3 might bring. Will she survive? And if so, what happens to the Gorn eggs? Additionally, diehard Star Trek fans were no doubt thrilled to see Montgomery Scott appear in the Season 2 finale. While the character first appeared in the 1960s, as portrayed by James Doohan , this is his first time on Strange New Worlds. The re-introduction of this iconic character leaves a lot of potential for Season 3.

There are still many more stories to be told and strange new worlds to explore. In a surprise to no one, Paramount+ has already renewed Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for a fourth season. Mount took to Instagram , saying:

"We’ll see you again in the spring when Star Trek: Strange New Worlds goes back into production for Season 4!"

The Mandalorian (2019-)

Disney+'s runaway hit The Mandalorian has taken the world - and the internet - by storm. Premiering in 2019, show creator and showrunner Jon Favreau ( Chef ) has confirmed that Season 4 has already been written. The series follows a Mandalorian bounty hunter, played by Pedro Pascal ( The Last of Us ), as he travels through the galaxy after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Oh, and let's not forget about his companion, the now-iconic Grogu AKA Baby Yoda . WATCH ON DISNEY+

Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)

In the spirit of revisiting classic sci-fi television, for an updated version of the original Battlestar Galactica , try 2004's refreshed version. While not entirely a remake, it offers a more modern view of the cult classic, which originally ran from 1978-1979. Starring Edward James Olmos ( Stand and Deliver ), Mary McDonnell ( Donnie Darko ), Jamie Bamber ( Law and Order: UK ), and, who can forget, Katee Sackhoff 's iconic Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, the show is sure to hit that same, familiar space exploration note.

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Lost In Space (2018-2021)

For another modernized take on a classic, try the remake of Lost in Space , based on the original that ran from 1965-1968. The Robinsons are a family who wanted to start over on a space colony (very relatable), but they end up on an uncharted alien planet instead and must struggle for survival. The remake stars Toby Stephens ( Die Another Day ) and Molly Parker ( The Wicker Man ) as Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and ran for three seasons on Netflix.

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