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Losira

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Great Star Trek Rewatch - The Original Series S3

Originally posted on Twitter 2 December 2020 - 8 January 2021

Star Trek: The Original Series Season 3 is up next in my Great Star Trek Rewatch. As with ENT, DSC, STX, and TOS Seasons 1-2, mini-reviews will document my progress.

Spock’s Brain: Where is brain?! Definitely not in this episode. The camp factor is off the scales, but in terms of actual quality as a Trek episode, it’s pretty bad. McCoy’s struggle to rejoin Spock’s brain is tense, but this is a portent of Season 3’s overall quality. 1/10

The Enterprise Incident: A thrilling spy adventure, with my second-favorite Romulan commander, this is probably Season 3’s best episode. Nimoy’s performance makes you think Spock has actually turned. 9/10

The Paradise Syndrome: The Preservers are a great concept, but hoo boy is the rest of the episode problematic (to say the least). Miramanee’s death is saddening. 3/10

And the Children Shall Lead: Somehow worse than “Spock’s Brain,” this episode is painful to watch. 0/10

Is There in Truth No Beauty?: The Medusans are another great TOS creation, and the Miranda Jones twist is fantastic. Aside from Nimoy's performance as Kollos, this is another mundane entry. 7/10

Spectre of the Gun: Matt Jeffries’ greatest “guest” set design, the surreal Tombstone is an iconic setting for a great sci-fi twist on a legendary Wild West event. A little reminiscent of “Arena” or “The Corbomite Maneuver,” with now-obvious influences on TNG’s “The Royale.” 8/10

Day of the Dove: TOS gives us a third iconic Klingon in the form of the late Michael Ansara’s Kang, and the only TOS female Klingon. I feel like the writer was maybe trying to comment on US-USSR relations, but couldn’t quite make it work, but it’s still a decent S3 entry. 7/10

For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky: Kelley has rarely been better, and the malevolent AI is really just an overbearing guardian. The denouement is deus ex machina, but it’s still a decent plot. 6/10

The Tholian Web: Who knew a TOS S3 episode was going to have such lasting repercussions decades after airing? “The Tholian Web” is as consequential to later shows as “Mirror, Mirror,” even crossing with the latter thanks to ENT and DSC. 9/10

Plato’s Stepchildren: Kirk telling Alexander that size, shape, or color has no bearing on a person’s worth is astoundingly progressive for the 1960s. Sadly, the rest of the episode is a waste. 3/10

Wink of an Eye: The Scalosians’ affliction is compelling, but there’s not enough plot here to justify the runtime. The concept of an accelerated lifetime is done better decades later on VOY’s superb “Blink of an Eye.” 4/10

The Empath: About as close to a 60s-70s psychological horror story as TOS ever got, this is a solid episode that wouldn’t be out of place in one of the later series. 7/10

Elaan of Troyius: combining Helen of Troy with Pygmalion probably sounded good on paper, but it unfortunately amplifies the inherent weaknesses and sexism of both stories. Two points for France Nuyen’s performance. 2/10

Whom Gods Destroy: Mental illness is tricky to depict and this episode fails spectacularly. Marta’s death scene is incredibly cruel. I’ll give credit, however, to the late Steve Ihnat. He deftly portrayed two different mental states with subtle changes not often seen in TOS. 3/10

Let That Be Your Battlefield: Everyone praises this episode for its blunt examination of racism, especially for a 1968/9 production. But it’s a little dated in terms of storytelling craft. The chase scene goes on a little long, but using footage from WWII is a deft touch. 7/10

The Mark of Gideon: Yeah, the plot hole of an overpopulated society building a 1:1 replica of a 288m starship is silly. And the overpopulation/Typhoid Mary story line is somewhat problematic. But the initial mystery is intriguing. 4/10

That Which Survives: Losira may be for y’all, but this episode ain’t exactly for me. I’ll give the series partial credit for introducing an Indian character (yet played by a white woman). Losira’s story is another classic example of the Trek trope of subverting the villain. 5/10

The Lights of Zetar: Season 3 has a ton of body possession stories, and hardly any of them are worth a damn. This does give us the inspiration for the essential Memory Alpha wiki, but it’s otherwise another forgettable S3 entry. 5/10

Requiem for Methuselah: This story is done far more eloquently (and poignantly) with Lal and Data in TNG. The concept of Flint is fascinating, but it’s otherwise dull. 4/10

The Way to Eden: I’d rather be a Herbert than watch this one again. The anti-counterculture criticism comes across as parody, rather than insightful commentary. We don’t reach. 1/10

The Cloud Minders: Worker’s rights and the class struggle are the main thrust of this episode. Droxine’s costume is iconic, and I appreciate giving Spock another shot at romance. But it’s just another “meh” entry. 6/10

The Savage Curtain: There’s a lot of banal discussion and halfhearted stunts before we get to the thesis: evil runs when good people go to war. Hmm, sounds like something out of another sci-fi franchise 🤔. 3/10

All Our Yesterdays: If only TOS had ended on this one. Spock must confront his emotions, and has a romance, while Kirk has to solve the problem; a nice inversion of the usual TOS structure. Pour one out for Zarabeth, dead 5000 years before we meet her. 8/10

Turnabout Intruder: Shatner and Sandra Smith do excellent work playing each other’s characters. That being said: if I can’t say anything else nice, I won’t say anything at all, other than what a shame it is TOS had to end on this one. 2/10

And with that, Season 3 of TOS, and the series itself, comes to an end in my Great Star Trek Rewatch. Final score: 4.75/10. Highest score(s): “The Enterprise Incident,” “The Tholian Web.” Lowest score(s): “And the Children Shall Lead.”

TOS overall score across 3 seasons and 80 episodes: 6.32/10

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There have been a huge number of famous guest stars on Star Trek over the years, so we're going to take this season by season and then have a face-off between the most voted in each series. Basically a bracket, minus the planning :). Each poll will have the same criteria: 1) they must be famous before being on Star Trek, 2) they cannot be a titled main character, and 3) when I can't fit everyone in I'm using my best judgment.

Below the fold I'm including photos of their Star Trek roles and a couple of things that made them famous before appearing on Star Trek... which limited my options to 10 names per poll (you can only have 10 photos per post).

Here's one article about some TOS TV guest stars if you want to read more about these & other cameos!

Frank Gorshin as Bele (s3ep15 Let That Be Your Last Battlefield) Previously the Riddler on the 60's Batman & a standup comic who opened on the Sullivan show for the first US Beatles appearance.

2. Ted Cassidy as Ruk (s1ep9 What are Little Girls Made Of?). Previously the voice of the Martian (Angry Red Planet), and Lurch (The Addams Family)

3. Julie Newmar as Eleen (s2ep3 Friday's Child). Previously Catwoman on Batman, and the android titular Rhoda on My Living Doll (the character who inspired Seven of Nine's name)

4. Ricardo Montálban as Khan Noonien Singh (s1ep24 Space Seed & Star Trek II). Ricardo has a long career, starting with musicals and short films in the US in 1940-41. He moved home to care for his dying mother, and became a famous Mexican Movie star in the 40's, starring in over a dozen movies. In the late 40's he returned to the US, and US Hollywood. In 1949 he was the first Hispanic Person to appear on the cover of Life Magazine. He continued to star in many movies, TV shows, and Broadway productions leading up to his first TOS appearance.

5. Michael Dunn as Alexander (s3ep12 Plato's Stepchildren). Previously Dr. Miguelito Loveless on The Wild West and Mr Big on Get Smart. Also Considered by Gene Roddenberry for the role of "Spock" in the Star Trek pilot The Cage!

6. Lee Meriwether as Losira (s3ep16 That Which Survives). Previously 1955 Ms America, Catwoman on Batman, and Tracey, Anna Rojak on Mission Impossible.

7. John Larroquette as Maltz (Star Trek III). Previously Dan Fielding on Night Count, Dr Paul Herman on Doctor's Hospital, and Second Lieutenant Robert "Bob" Anderson on Baa Baa Black Sheep.

8. Christopher Lloyd as Kruge (Star Trek III). Previously Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Taxi (a character who cannonically loved Star Trek), Phillip Semenko on Cheers, and Taber in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

9. Madge Sinclair as Captain (Star Trek IV). Previously Nurse Ernestine on Trapper John MD, and Bell Reynolds in Roots. She was the first on-screen female captain in Star Trek. She later went on to play Geordi's mom in TNG - the 4th role in which she played Levar Burton's Mother.

10. Iman as Martia (Star Trek VI). Previously a supermodel, Cynthia in L.A. Story (alongside Sir Pat Stew), Nina Beka in No Way Out, Mariammo in Out of Africa, and Lois Blyth & Dakotah in Miami Vice.

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FFXIV: Music Video - Talking To Yourself

I had fun revisiting Endwalker areas I hadn’t been in since finishing the game last year! Does Losira have any particular person in mind for this video? Maybe...

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Star Trek History...

Lee Meriwether played Losira, the computer defender of an alien planet in Star Trek season 3 episode 17 "That Which Survives", which aired on January 24, 1969.

Lee did her own makeup. Here, she takes a selfie in the mirror with her trusty Kodak Instamatic 804 to ensure continuity in her appearance from day-to-day during filming.

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Star Wars Pairings

OC/Canon pairings plus OC-OC

Kiara Vernius is paired with Lord Scourge

Karitas Vernius is paired with Shev'eldare'lith or Veldarel (OC both)

Marrika Vernius is paired with Darth Marr though technically was more like his lover

Namari Vernius is paired with Rav Verd (OC both)

Natasi Vernius is paired with Arcann

Nevaeh Vernius is paired with Theron Shan

Kallista Vernius is paired with Darth Bane though technically was more like his lover

Ruhena Vernius is paired with Blitz

Kasra Vernius is paired with

Nisa Vernius is paired with

Neha Vernius is paired with Tahsin Abaza (OC)

Iesha Vernius is paired with Irda'al'omi or Aalo (OC both)

Dasia Vernius is paired with Bossk

Dalila Vernius is paired with Gree

Alile Vernius is paired with Niner

Barika Vernius is paired with paired with Fox and Chiyo

Ushara Vernius is paired with Keeli

Liria Vernius is paired with Rex

Rael Vernius is paired with Neyo

Sanae Vernius is paired with Bacara

Kalea Vernius is paired with Doom

Nayara-ka Vernius is paired with Hunter

Laila Vernius is paired with Echo

Nadia Vernius is paired with Fives

Karima Vernius is paired with Embo

Aisha Vernius is paired with Appo

Tahira Vernius is paired with Howzer

Talar Vernius is paired with Jind

Aria Vernius is paired with Ponds

Lyla-ka Vernius is paired with Wolffe

Asha Vernius is paired with Grievous

Zara Vernius is paired with Krähe (OC both)

Livia Verd is paired with Cad Bane

Claria Verd is paired with Obi-Wan

Naria Verd is paired with Savage

Tessiara Verd is paired with Maul

Kirren Verd is paired with Jango Fett

Azia Vernius is paired with Waldrom (OC both)

Aara-ka Vernius is paired with Monnk

Amira Vernius is paired with Tech

Yara Vernius is paired with Crosshair

Samara Vernius is paired with Wrecker

Zaina Vernius is paired with Kit Fitso

Rana Vernius is paired with Hondo Ohnaka

Kizira Vernius is paired with Qui-Gon Jinn and Count Dooku

Kasen Vernius is paired with Bajani Naude (OC both)

Keshara Vernius is paired with Kaden Vali (OC both)

Nasir Vernius is paired with Asma Xans (OC both)

Amir Vernius is paired with Noya Nerys (OC both)

Risha Vernius is paired with Khalil Xans (OC both)

Zac Vernius is paired with Ahsoka Tano

Saricia Vernius is paired with A'den

Ranek Tavali is paired with Maze

Zarika Xans is paired with Mereel

Reese Tavali is paired with Prudii

Talura Xans is paired with Kom'rk

Parell Tavali is paired with Jaing

Zarda Vernius is paired with Boss

Morin Tavali is paired with Sev

Inyri Xans is paired with Scorch

Tiva Tavali is paired with Fixer

Duenna Xans is paired with Spar

Marri Tavali is paired with Levet

Losira Xans is paired with Sull

Nikala Tavali is paired with Yover

Milani Xans is paired with Dev

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#otd #startrek #ThatWhichSurvives #kirk #spock #mccoy #bones #uhura #sulu #chekov #scotty #losira #drmbenga #damato #rahoa #startrek57 @TrekMovie @TrekCore @StarTrek @StarTrekOnPPlus @WilliamShatner

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Top 3 Star Trek The Original Series villains

By Ames

Someone from this mosaic image ISN’T in our favorites villains list, and you’ll be surprised who! (Okay, mainly I just needed a total of twelve to fill the grid, so there’s an honorable mention.)

Last week your hosts here at A Star to Steer Her by flashed back to the simpler days of yore to reminisce about our favorite characters from The Original Series, and this week we’re still exploring those memories. This time we’re sharing who our favorite villains were from Trek of the 60s – an era of some really sinister enemies!

Whether they’re cacklingly evil masterminds or just misunderstood delinquents, these villains stole the show in their respective episodes, and possibly some other booty just for the hell of it. Check out who each of us captured and threw in the paddywagon as you read on below, and listen to our discussion in this week’s diabolical episode (relevant chatter starts at 1:00:07). This isn’t the last you’ll see of these baddies! Mwahahaha!

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Ames – I’m not bad; I’m just programmed this way

Losira (“That Which Survives”)

Nomad (“The Changeling”)

Charlie Evans (“Charlie X”)

I inadvertently ended up picking all villains who aren’t consciously evil: they just have a few too many malfunctioning wires crossed. From the security program designed to eviscerate intruders with her touch, to the robot who got in an accident and came out genocidal, to the superpowered teenager who simply can’t take integration into society, these villains can’t really help how they are: notoriously evil.

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Caitlin – The gaseous beings who loved me

Sentient Cloud (“Obsession”)

Space Madness (“The Naked Time”)

Trelane (“The Squire of Gothos”)

Hilariously, Caitlin’s theme ended up being something a little less corporeal: beings and substances that are decidedly incorporeal, in fact! Whether it be an intangible entity so omnipotent that mere matter has become his plaything, an actual disease that nearly takes down the entire Enterprise, or a malevolent cloud that Kirk has a personal vendetta against, keep an eye out for these gaseous beings or they’ll get the better of you!

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Jake – Mustache- (or rather beard-) twirlingly evil

Nomad (“The Changeling”)

T’Pring (“Amok Time”)

Lazarus (“The Alternative Factor”)

Okay, it was tough finding a theme in Jake’s villain list but I couldn’t help myself. It’s more appropriate to view these baddies as victims of circumstance fighting against their situation: the robot who finds whole worlds imperfect (he’s not wrong), the fiancée who wickedly schemes to get out of an arranged marriage (she’s not wrong either), and the time traveler fighting to save two different universes whose major evil is his sinister facial hair!

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Chris – Something wicked this way comes

Harry Mudd (“Mudd’s Women”)

Romulan Commander (“Balance of Terror”)

Lenore Karidian (“The Conscience of the King”)

Chris’s villains are all the kinds of characters you’d see on the stage or on the big screen: everything they do is very big and exaggerated and theatrical. We’ve got the conniving flimflam man who tries to deceive the crew, the classic submarine-movie captain who goes down with his ship, and even a literal Ophelia who turns out to be the most murderous (and also most tragic) of them all! I do bite my thumb at thee!

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While you’re here, make sure you’ve checked out our classic blogposts: Top Five Star Trek TOS Episodes and Bottom Five Star Trek TOS Episodes. You’ll see a lot of familiar faces over there, wink wink.

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We’ve got one more trip down memory lane planned for next week, so make sure you come on back for more looks back into The Original Series. Also make sure you’re following along with all our latest Voyager coverage over on SoundCloud, keeping up with us on Facebook and Twitter, and twirling that mustache! How else will we know how evil you are?

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This is the worst game of Red Rover I’ve ever seen

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FFXIV: Dawntrail Benchmark w Losira In Cute Miqo'te Female Racial Gear

don’t tell anyone, but i felt the need to run the benchmark in as little clothing as possible, lol!

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Best Wishes to Lee Meriwether on her 82nd Birthday!

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Children of the Stars by K. Aten

The world was forever changed when a government genetic experiment created the Chromodecs from a dead alien in 1952. Decades later, when it became apparent that society needed a way to deal with hybrid humans capable of dangerous kinetic powers, the CORP was created. The Chromodec Office of Restraint and Protection was a special government police agency formed to keep track of the Chromodecs.

This particular tale involves two refugees, young babies who were sent down to Earth to escape being used as pawns in an interplanetary war, despite the fact that Earth itself wasn't so safe. Destined to be Q'sirrahna, or soul mates as the humans called it, Amari Losira Del Rey and Zendara Inyri Baen-Tor would grow to be more powerful than any other beings on the planet, if they could find each other first.

After being forced to hide from the CORP when it's realized their powers could level entire cities, Amari and Zen will have to answer one question. Who will save the world when it all falls apart?

Genres: superhero, contemporary, science fiction, romance

Get the book from The Book Depository here!