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Wait, So When *Is* 'Starfleet Academy' Set, Anyway?
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Wait, So When *Is* 'Starfleet Academy' Set, Anyway?

  • The academy’s first class likely starts after Discovery’s fifth season, around 3191.
  • Starfleet reopens its academy on Earth, with Tilly teaching cadets there.
  • Discovery’s timeline places the ship’s refit before or during its 32nd-century transition, affecting dates for Academy.
  • The article suggests focusing on onboarding new fans rather than over-explaining connections.
  • The piece argues the timeline helps track key milestones like Federation HQ debates and Academy reopening.
  • The Federation’s decision on a new HQ location is cited as a timeline marker.
  • The article references a potential Earth-based academy reopening post-Burn.
  • Narrowing the time frame helps align Tilly’s ongoing teaching with Starfleet Academy’s opening.
  • The article emphasizes not over-connecting Starfleet Academy to prior Trek events.
  • The timeline analysis treats the topic as a fun nerd-out rather than essential canon.
  • The article is framed as an io9 Gizmodo/ io9 piece examining Trek continuity.
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Darth Maul's Second Death Was Worth the Absurdity of His Survival
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Darth Maul's Second Death Was Worth the Absurdity of His Survival

  • Maul’s survival after being cut in half is used to deepen his character and persist through multiple series.
  • The piece argues Maul’s second death in Rebels provides a meaningful departure rather than mere nostalgia.
  • The analysis credits Rebels’ ‘Twin Suns’ with delivering Maul’s strongest moment and a genuine send-off.
  • Maul’s rage is described as the force sustaining his survival and driving his actions.
  • The article notes a recurring Star Wars pattern of turning death into a revolving door for nostalgia.
  • Maul’s eventual acceptance and letting go is framed as a meaningful departure from the galaxy’s long arc.
  • The piece emphasizes Maul’s evolution from a stoic foil to a chaotic yet endearing figure.
  • Maul’s arc is tied to his rage but ultimately seeks resolution beyond revenge.
  • Maul’s journey is celebrated for giving him a meaningful departure rather than mere spectacle.
  • The analysis situates Maul’s story within the broader Star Wars pattern of revivals across Clone Wars and Rebels.
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