Section 31 and the Enterprise-C

[trekfan_1]

This misses the point quite a lot.


Random reminders of being in the same universe is not fan service. Calling something out, "Like, see it's the Enterprise!" and it doesn't serve the story is fan service.

World building is not fan service. Name drops, or Admiral McCoy see fan service and reassurance that I do not desire.


Mileage will vary. But I'm not a fan who needs service and usually hate it.

Admiral McCoy didn't hamper the main plot of Encounter at FarPoint. It was not needed but it didn't hurt it either. There's a million things that happen in an episode ( fan service or not) that has zero bearing to the storyline.

To me, seeing an honored former military veteran being transported in a naval ship in a ceremonial fashion is something that can happen in real life. So if it's plausible in real life and it gives a nod to the fans or the actors than why not? Doesn't hurt the story. And some fans will enjoy the nod. I do not see it as pandering or patronizing. I see it as in universe verisimilitude or a nothingburger at worst.

 

[fireproof78]

Doesn't hurt the story

Disagree. Distracting and condescending.

Mileage, etc.

 

[trekfan_1]

2 friends talking to eachother:

friend 1: ' Hey did you se that new Star Trek movie?:

Friend 2: "Yeah I did"

Friend 1: " What did you think?"

Friend 2: "It had allot of potential. The plot was original, acting was amazing and It surprised me. One of the best movies of the year. But alas it was ruined.

Friend 1 : "Why?"

Friend 2. "There was about 3 references to previous Treks in it and a short Star Trek cameo. It ruined it for me. Felt insulted "

Friend 1 " oh well..

 

[fireproof78]

2 friends talking to each:

friend 1: ' Hey did you se that new Star Trek movie?:

Friend 2: "Yeah I did"

Friend 1: " What did you think?"

Friend 2: "It had allot of potential. The plot was original, acting was amazing and It surprised me. One of the best movies of the year. But alas it was ruined.

Friend 1 : "Why?"

Friend 2. "There was about 3 references to previous Treks in it and a short cameo. It ruined it for me. Felt insulted "

Friend 1 " oh well..

Sorry for causing amusement.

People get taken out due to uniforms, make-up, ships and LCARS, and that's fine


Apparently not all things are created equal.

 

[trekfan_1]

An insulting example of fan service was the series finale of Enterprise having TNG characters and told from their pointnof view . Because it was the main plot. And ironically fans hated it. And for good reason.

 

[fireproof78]

An insulting example of fan service was the series finale of Enterprise having TNG characters and told from their pointnof view . Because it was the main plot. And ironically fans hated it. And for good reason.

A good example.

We all have that line. I'm sure I'll mock one you might hold down the road.

 

[Species517]

I got excited thinking this was the Enterprise-C in the bottom right. Then I realized it's just the console.