In September, when I was still on twitter, I participated in #threadtrek #monthlytrek, making whole threads of some of the prompts. Today, I fulfil the promise of sharing all of the texts I'd posted, altered for the blog's format, editing out unnecessary words, but sometimes expanding on the ideas I had, because twitter's character limits forced me to summarize examples and opinions.
Day 1: Vulcans
Vulcans are introduced in Star Trek's Original series (aka TOS) as logic driven, honor bound, having had a violent past and learned self control. Yet, they do have remnants of ambivalent nature, such as mind meld, which can be seen essentially as a violent act. The use of mind meld is a fascinating one ; either to understand other people, or creatures ; in other cases, to subdue a violent person, or give a certain emotional balance. You'll see more about this at the end of this entry (see day 5).
Their violent roots are still present when they go through pon farr, the biological 7 year itch to mate that Vulcans experience. In TOS Amok Time, a wedding ceremony is challenged, and Spock has to fight the Kal-if-fee, normally to the death. Another fight occurs in Voyager Blood Fever.
In other occasions, they have to be angered to release some kind of alien takeover, a sort of an emotional reboot...
The Vulcan's evolution includes those who didn't follow Surak's teachings of logic and self-discipline, but also Vulcan children bullying Spock, or a murderous Lon Suder who had to unlearn violence, Sakonna in the Maquis and others.. They're definitely a favorite trek race for me.
Day2 : misunderstood creature
I always felt bad for Mother Horta -from TOS The Devil in the Dark. Her home was invaded by humans, and, in defense of her children, she had to kill. Only a mind meld (as perfect sequel to day 1's Vulcans) helped.
Day 3 : Music (1/4)
My favourite theme is... #ds9
However, there is one episode that I must criticise, Profit and Lace. The story tries to bring attention to very important topics but during what should be seen as (trigger warning)... a rape attempt. The music is too cheerful and comical, where it should have been either silent or dramatic, not a moment to make light of.
Day 4 : Kelvin/Prime connections
I choose double Spock.
When Prime Spock wishes "good luck" because LLAP ( Long Live and Prosper) would be "self serving" showcases Spock's altruism.
He also pushes Kelvin Spock to befriend Kirk as Prime Spock and Kirk were so close & life changing to both of them.
Most iconic moments shown in this better-than-words video, not mine, and not intended to infringe any copyright, I recommend that you just get Star Trek.
Sarek is Spock's father. I love his character, especially for the epic Sarek with Bendii's Syndrome mind meld with Picard TNG episode Sarek, which is such an intense and well acted moment, but also this other moment from TOS, where he is as affectionate as he can be with Amanda.
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