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The Star Trek Spin-Off's You Never Heard Of w/ Michael Sussman (Star Trek United)
The Star Trek Spin-Off's You Never Heard Of w/ Michael Sussman (Star Trek United) YouTube video by Inglorious Treksperts

A show that never was crashing into a show that isn't yet. I’m united with @inglorioustrek.bsky.social to talk about Star Trek's most tantalizing backdoor pilot, and the many spin-offs that didn’t happen… and one that could still come to pass…

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An AI-generated image of Star Trek characters Jonathan Archer and Gary Seven facing off in a scene from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United”

An AI-generated image of Star Trek characters Jonathan Archer and Gary Seven facing off in a scene from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United”

“Tonight's all-new episode: ASSIGNMENT: BABEL! On the eve of a critical summit, President Archer finds intruders in his private office — the mysterious Gary Seven (Robert Lansing) and his associate Roberta Lincoln (Teri Garr). But are they here to save the Federation — or destroy it?”

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A Star Trek Producer Has A Perfect Idea To Bring Back Scott Bakula's Captain Archer - TVLine Producer Michael Sussman has proposed a Star Trek show that would bring back Scott Bakula's Captain Archer, focusing on his career as Federation president.

[in 2023, at an early conceptual stage].

— Pauli Poisuo, @tvline.bsky.social, Feb 23, 2026

More 👉 www.tvline.com/2107289/star... (2/2)

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An AI-generated image of Scott Bakula as Federation President Jonathan Archer from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United."

An AI-generated image of Scott Bakula as Federation President Jonathan Archer from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United."

“Armed with a rough outline of the prospective Archer-centric series and Bakula’s enduring star power, Sussman has already discussed the project (the working title of which is ‘Star Trek: United’) with franchise boss Alex Kurtzman’s people” 🧵 (1/2)

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AI-generated visualizations of Camilla Archer and Gus Hernandez, siblings in the proposed television series “Star Trek: United.”

AI-generated visualizations of Camilla Archer and Gus Hernandez, siblings in the proposed television series “Star Trek: United.”

Rumor has it, there were… consequences 🤰

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Did Roddenberry invent fanfic of his own franchise?

In the #StarTrek: The Motion Picture novel preface, Gene reframes Trek as a dramatization of real history. @michaelsussman.bsky.social joins The Trek Files to unpack meta moment.

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The Trek Files: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast: 14-18 Exploring Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek: The Motion Picture Novel Preface Writer/producer Mike Sussman returns to The Trek Files with a personal favorite: the creative and very meta preface to Gene Roddenberry's novelization of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. In it, Gene ...

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Original Series Captain Kirk battles his future self from “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” on the bridge of the USS Enterprise

Original Series Captain Kirk battles his future self from “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” on the bridge of the USS Enterprise

Science Officer’s Log: Stepped onto the Bridge with Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemecek in time to witness a full-blown temporal smackdown. My latinum’s on the Kirk with the puffy coif. Catch us on this week’s “The Trek Files” pod. ⚕️🪐

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An AI-generated image of Scott Bakula as Federation President Jonathan Archer from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United."

An AI-generated image of Scott Bakula as Federation President Jonathan Archer from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United."

“‘Star Trek: Picard’ gave characters from the franchise's past another adventure and enjoyed great success, so now might be a good time to do the same for the ‘Enterprise’ crew.”

- Kieran Fisher, @TVLine.bsky.social

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#StarTrek #StarTrekUnited

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Actor Scott Bakula on stage at the  "Trek to Vegas" Star Trek convention  in August, 2025.

Actor Scott Bakula on stage at the "Trek to Vegas" Star Trek convention in August, 2025.

"Oh no, no, no, Mr. Spock, we didn't beat the odds. We didn't have a chance. The Organians raided the game!” 🃏♦️♠️(10/10)

@creationent.bsky.social

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Selected responses from writers and influencers to the proposed tv series, “Star Trek United.”

Selected responses from writers and influencers to the proposed tv series, “Star Trek United.”

"You and I have no reason to be embarrassed. We did, after all, beat the odds." (9/10)

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A Romulan starship from the TV series "Star Trek: Enterprise," rendered with the Bird of Prey hull design as originally conceived by CG artist Robert Bonchune.

A Romulan starship from the TV series "Star Trek: Enterprise," rendered with the Bird of Prey hull design as originally conceived by CG artist Robert Bonchune.

“I’ve been dead before.” ☠️🖖 (8/10)

@inglorioustrek.bsky.social @salontrek.com

3 months ago 12 1 1 0
A graphic detailing the design elements of a fictional spaceship design from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United.”

A graphic detailing the design elements of a fictional spaceship design from the proposed television series, “Star Trek: United.”

“It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness. That is life.” (7/10)

@samuelcockings.bsky.social @trekyards.bsky.social

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Buzz from influencers and writers about the proposed television project, "Star Trek: United"

Buzz from influencers and writers about the proposed television project, "Star Trek: United"

“I don’t believe in the no win scenario.” (6/10)

@gaghyogi49.bsky.social @billhuntbits.bsky.social

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An image of Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer from the TV series “Star Trek: Enterprise” and as Federation President Archer from the proposed series, “Star Trek: United.”

An image of Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer from the TV series “Star Trek: Enterprise” and as Federation President Archer from the proposed series, “Star Trek: United.”

“Captain, I'm beginning to understand why you Earthmen enjoy gambling. No matter how carefully one computes the odds of success, there is still a certain exhilaration in the risk.” (5/10)

@lacymb.bsky.social @gizmodo.com

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An image from the potential "Star Trek: United" TV series showing the Federation President's consular starship, designated UFP-01, circa 2180s (design and modeling by Andrew Probert, Rob Bonchune and Samuel Cockings)

An image from the potential "Star Trek: United" TV series showing the Federation President's consular starship, designated UFP-01, circa 2180s (design and modeling by Andrew Probert, Rob Bonchune and Samuel Cockings)

“Risk is our business.” (4/10)

@seanferrick.bsky.social @trekculture.bsky.social

3 months ago 16 3 1 0

Hope you enjoy this snapshot — and some of my favorite (and curiously fitting) franchise quotes. Happy New Year! 🎉🖖 (3/10)

#StarTrekUnited

3 months ago 11 1 1 0

As the Stardate rolls over from 999 to 000, it felt like the right moment to thank everyone — fans and professionals alike — for their generous support and their enthusiasm for Jonathan Archer’s potential return… (2/10)

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Last August at #STLV, I talked about a *very* hypothetical TV series pitch that’s generated more conversation than I ever could have imagined… (1/10)

#StarTrek

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It takes place 30 years after Enterprise so I don’t really see it that way! 🖖

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Scott Bakula as Federation President Jonathan Archer and as Starship Captain Archer from “Star Trek.”

Scott Bakula as Federation President Jonathan Archer and as Starship Captain Archer from “Star Trek.”

#StarTrekUnited “has been another rallying point for Trek fans in 2025… it has also shown the love for ‘Enterprise,’ a series that truly found its audience years after its conclusion.”
- @seanferrick.bsky.social, @trekculture.bsky.social

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#StarTrek

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Merry Trekmas, y’all 🎄🎁🎅🚀🪐🖖

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19 Years Later, Scott Bakula's Star Trek Return Could Bring Back Fan Favorites An unexpected announcement from a fan-favorite Star Trek creative is paving the way for the return of Scott Bakula and other franchise stars.

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#StarTrek #StarTrekUnited

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An AI-generated image of the character of Sarek of Vulcan, age 19, from the proposed television series from writer Michael Sussman, “Star Trek: United."

An AI-generated image of the character of Sarek of Vulcan, age 19, from the proposed television series from writer Michael Sussman, “Star Trek: United."

“From what Sussman has revealed so far, the series would see the return of fan-favorite Sarek, who at this point in the timeline would be an 19-year-old consular aide who is only just getting his first taste of what working with humankind and the Federation is like.”

- John Dodge, CBR.com

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Images of human and alien characters who would potentially appear in the proposed television series, "Star Trek: United."

Images of human and alien characters who would potentially appear in the proposed television series, "Star Trek: United."

"It’s hard to imagine any other possible Star Trek TV series that doesn’t actually exist (yet) having enjoyed so much world-building and conceptual development as #StarTrekUnited.” - John Orquiola @BackoftheHead.bsky.social, Screen Rant

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#StarTrek

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