I'm interested in seeing more LGBT stuff in this DS9. Both Dax and Garek had a lot of potential for that part of them being explored.
I'm interested in seeing more LGBT stuff in this DS9. Both Dax and Garek had a lot of potential for that part of them being explored.
I'm interested in seeing more LGBT stuff in this DS9. Both Dax and Garek had a lot of potential for that part of them being explored.
Yes, two characters that are (at least by their actors' interpretations) pan/omnisexual. DS9 always seemed like the show that flirted most openly with LGBT issues, especially in "Chimera", in part as it wasn't afraid to show characters with real prejudices. As in TTL there's already a canon bi character (Riker) and a canon lesbian (Dr. Henderson), I intend to explore those issues more openly than in OTL.I'm interested in seeing more LGBT stuff in this DS9. Both Dax and Garek had a lot of potential for that part of them being explored.
My expectation is that Klingon culture would be okay with it, as while it seems to have some pretty heavy nationalistic tendencies, there isn't really a sign of a "create children for the father/motherland" type of ideal. I don't see being LGBT as being much of an issue if you're a Klingon, as long as you're an honourable warrior.I would quite like to see a gay Klingon and how that culture deals with such a thing.
Sure, it might be like a lot of 'macho' cultures and ignored as just 'bros getting relief' or it could be the antithesis of everything the culture expects, and thus hidden or causes exile.
Also more named Aliens in the show would be great. The main cast are fantastic, but mostly Human, or near-Human, exploring some of the background species we saw like the tailheads, or the unseen officer who had eggs hatch or bringing in some of seldom seen species like Caitians , or Ursinoids would really anchor the show in Trek history.
As someone who is transgender, I find the character I relate to best on DS9 is Ezri. I'm of the opinion that "Prodigal Daughter" is a far better episode than most give it credit for, but that's because her returning home to her family the same but different is something I've had to deal with with family and friends. I'm aware that this is a very unpopular opinion, but I far prefer Ezri Dax to Jadzia. I have plans for Nicole de Boer, as she's a brilliant actress. Indeed, the space station could use a counselor, especially with what I have planned for the later seasons.OTL's DS9, intentionally or not, draws some (very soft) parallels between the Trill and the transgender community. I remember specifically the episode where Ezri returns home for the first time after being joined (speaking of, I wonder if she'll show up here eventually. Even if she isn't dax, the actress was underutilized imo and a space station constantly under siege could use a counselor).
Nice to see Strategic Operations Officer actually having duties, as Worf was basically just XO of the Defiant. Speaking of, you may want to keep this secret, but since we almost certainly won't be seeing a main role for Word on DS9, will he have any other role to play post-tng?
You posted this as I was writing this message, so well done on that. As I said before, I have plans for her. They may be involved with Star Trek, maybe not. I won't give anything away just yet.I could see Nicole de Boer playing a member of the Lakota's crew or something tbh.
I would suspect that Straczynski would have more Aliens on DS9. One of the goals that he stated he wanted when he started Babylon 5 was that their would be a large number of aliens seen in the background and that they would not just be Aliens with Funny Foreheads. So we should see that in DS9 in this timeline.I would quite like to see a gay Klingon and how that culture deals with such a thing.
Sure, it might be like a lot of 'macho' cultures and ignored as just 'bros getting relief' or it could be the antithesis of everything the culture expects, and thus hidden or causes exile.
Also more named Aliens in the show would be great. The main cast are fantastic, but mostly Human, or near-Human, exploring some of the background species we saw like the tailheads, or the unseen officer who had eggs hatch or bringing in some of seldom seen species like Caitians , or Ursinoids would really anchor the show in Trek history.
To be honest, I should probably start including more Babylon 5 sooner rather than later. I neglected Straczynski this season, purely by accident, and I shouldn't have. I will likely use some of Babylon 5's stories here and there, going forward. I'm looking to see if it's on any streaming services here in the UK, if not, I may just buy the DVDs. I'd like to do the concepts justice. I'll be using more aliens in the show, as the Gamma Quadrant is an opportunity to show some of that "new life" that Starfleet's supposed to be seeking out. Once the Dominion started appearing in earnest, we saw very little of the Gamma Quadrant's inhabitants, and I thought that was a shame. So that will probably be different.My only issue with your first season of DS9 is their seems to be no influence of J. Michael Straczynski.
While I not expecting DS9 to be Babylon 5 in the Star Trek Universe, I would expect some ideas from that show to appear.
Some of the stories from Babylon 5 season one could be done on DS9 like Soul Hunter, infection, The War Prayer, Quality of Mercy , Grail and Believers.
Other could be done with some major changes ie "By any Mean Necessary" . I could see the workers at the Station docks , being Bajorans working under a contract. Sisko is worried that there may be violence on the Station over the worker conditions but he ordered by Star Fleet to not interfere as Star Fleet see it as a Local matter. "Police Forces' from Bajore come to the station to break up the strike that they see as illegal "by any mean Necessary" . Sisko has to find a loophole in his orders to prevent violence .
Since "Believers" was written by David Gerrold, I would expect a version of that story to appear.To be honest, I should probably start including more Babylon 5 sooner rather than later. I neglected Straczynski this season, purely by accident, and I shouldn't have. I will likely use some of Babylon 5's stories here and there, going forward. I'm looking to see if it's on any streaming services here in the UK, if not, I may just buy the DVDs. I'd like to do the concepts justice. I'll be using more aliens in the show, as the Gamma Quadrant is an opportunity to show some of that "new life" that Starfleet's supposed to be seeking out. Once the Dominion started appearing in earnest, we saw very little of the Gamma Quadrant's inhabitants, and I thought that was a shame. So that will probably be different.
I'm working on the overview for Season 1 of DS9 at the moment, and that should be out within the hour.
Yeah, TTL's equivalent to Voyager will be quite different. For those that really liked Voyager as we got it, they may not like it as much. Still, I think it's interesting if nothing else.On the one hand, good work with DS9. On the other hand, there might be no Psycho Janeway ITTL. I'm conflicted, but intrigued.
For this season, I'd say that Straczynski's hand is more of a background figure, as Berman and Piller will have definitely tried to dominate on the story side of things.Good season breakdown, but I echo some of the commentators about regarding it needing more JMS B5 touches- though perhaps his hand is more in the bits of these shows are cannot see here- the set, the aliens, the filming, the dialogue etc.
If DS9 is to be the flagship show of the new network, is more story Arcs going to be a thing? B5 was infamous for it and the 'soap opera' of it does draw viewers back each week to find out how the (often B) stories in the lives of their fav characters are going.
Love to see G'Kar and Mollari type characters on B5. Perhaps Gamma Quad worlds send Ambassadors to DS9? Or the other local minor powers send representatives as the Casdassians' power wanes? A Telepath like Bester might be interesting (terrifying?) as a Section 31 operative? Oh and Zathras, gotta be a place for poor Zathras!