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Now that Star Trek: Discovery‘s midseason finale has happened, fans are left with one big question: Where is the ship? We have a few clues that are driving fan theories about what happened at the end of the midseason finale. This article will have spoilers through the fall finale (and possible spoilers beyond the finale if any of these theories are correct), so only read on after you’ve finished the episode.
At the end of the fall finale, Stamets’ last spore jump wasn’t completed. And at that point, the Discovery ended up in a part of space that they couldn’t identify, surrounded by pieces of starships all around them. Captain Lorca wondered if those were Klingon ships, but we couldn’t be sure.
This is a big mystery that will likely be answered when the show returns in January, but fans are already coming up with theories about what has happened.
Theory 1: Mirror Universe
The first theory is that the ship ended up in the mirror universe. We know that Lorca and Stamets looked at a map earlier in the episode, created from data gathered from all their spore drive jumps. Lorca told Stamets that the map was showing what were likely parallel universes, and with more data they might be able to chart courses to explore those universes. Because of this conversation, many fans think they are in a parallel universe now, possibly the mirror universe.
Because Lorca was the one who entered the spore drive’s next destination before the jump, one popular theory is that he inputted the coordinates to the mirror universe from the data he gathered. There’s been a running theory that our Lorca is from the mirror universe and the “real” Lorca actually did die in the USS Buran’s battle. We had learned that when the battle with the Klingons seemed lost, Lorca destroyed the Buran rather than letting the Klingons take his crew as prisoners. He was the only one to survive, and his eyes were damaged in the battle. Admiral Cornwell commented that Lorca seemed like a different person, and she didn’t seem to recognize the scars on his back. Lorca also carries a phaser with him, which isn’t necessary in this universe but is necessary in the mirror universe, where killing the person who outranks you can be a quick way to climb the ladder. So maybe when Lorca was telling the crew they were going home, he actually meant his home.
But not all fans like this theory, and some think it may cheapen some of the depth we’ve seen in Lorca’s character. If Lorca didn’t change the coordinates, maybe Stamets himself did that. He acted like he was ready for this to be his final jump, but he was also really interested in exploring those parallel universes that Lorca showed him. Maybe he wasn’t so ready to go quietly into “retirement” like he acted and it was all a ruse to let him do one more jump. Maybe he wanted to explore a mirror universe and took this as the perfect opportunity to do so.
Theory 2: The Future
But the mirror universe isn’t the only possibility for the Discovery’s current destination. Some think it’s been flung into the future and we’ll start a completely new storyline there. If that’s the case, it could explain why we never saw the Discovery’s spore drive in use in the future. If an entire crew mysteriously disappeared using the drive, there’s likely no way the Federation would continue using that technology.
Theory 3: The Galactic Barrier
Some think the ship has ended up at the Galactic Barrier, similar to the original series’ “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” In this episode, they traveled beyond the edge of the universe and the effects of that began to change Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell after was hit by an electric discharge. His psychic abilities expanded after he was touched by the strange energy, including an ability to control energy and manipulate matter. At times, his eyes went white, just like Stamets’. He became emotionally distant and cruel, which worsened as his powers grew.
Other fans don’t think we’re looking at the Galactic Barrier, but we are seeing that the ship was thrown far, far away. Some think all the destroyed ships indicate that the Discovery is going to meet the Borg. This seems less likely, since the Borg have figured so heavily in other series and this one seems to be taking a new direction.
Where do you think the Discovery is? Let us know in the comments below.
Now that Star Trek: Discovery‘s midseason finale has happened, fans are left with one big question: Where is the ship? We have a few clues that are driving fan theories about what happened at the end of the midseason finale. This article will have spoilers through the fall finale (and possible spoilers beyond the finale if any of these theories are correct), so only read on after you’ve finished the episode.
At the end of the fall finale, Stamets’ last spore jump wasn’t completed. And at that point, the Discovery ended up in a part of space that they couldn’t identify, surrounded by pieces of starships all around them. Captain Lorca wondered if those were Klingon ships, but we couldn’t be sure.
This is a big mystery that will likely be answered when the show returns in January, but fans are already coming up with theories about what has happened.
Theory 1: Mirror Universe
The first theory is that the ship ended up in the mirror universe. We know that Lorca and Stamets looked at a map earlier in the episode, created from data gathered from all their spore drive jumps. Lorca told Stamets that the map was showing what were likely parallel universes, and with more data they might be able to chart courses to explore those universes. Because of this conversation, many fans think they are in a parallel universe now, possibly the mirror universe.
Because Lorca was the one who entered the spore drive’s next destination before the jump, one popular theory is that he inputted the coordinates to the mirror universe from the data he gathered. There’s been a running theory that our Lorca is from the mirror universe and the “real” Lorca actually did die in the USS Buran’s battle. We had learned that when the battle with the Klingons seemed lost, Lorca destroyed the Buran rather than letting the Klingons take his crew as prisoners. He was the only one to survive, and his eyes were damaged in the battle. Admiral Cornwell commented that Lorca seemed like a different person, and she didn’t seem to recognize the scars on his back. Lorca also carries a phaser with him, which isn’t necessary in this universe but is necessary in the mirror universe, where killing the person who outranks you can be a quick way to climb the ladder. So maybe when Lorca was telling the crew they were going home, he actually meant his home.
But not all fans like this theory, and some think it may cheapen some of the depth we’ve seen in Lorca’s character. If Lorca didn’t change the coordinates, maybe Stamets himself did that. He acted like he was ready for this to be his final jump, but he was also really interested in exploring those parallel universes that Lorca showed him. Maybe he wasn’t so ready to go quietly into “retirement” like he acted and it was all a ruse to let him do one more jump. Maybe he wanted to explore a mirror universe and took this as the perfect opportunity to do so.
Theory 2: The Future
But the mirror universe isn’t the only possibility for the Discovery’s current destination. Some think it’s been flung into the future and we’ll start a completely new storyline there. If that’s the case, it could explain why we never saw the Discovery’s spore drive in use in the future. If an entire crew mysteriously disappeared using the drive, there’s likely no way the Federation would continue using that technology.
Theory 3: The Galactic Barrier
Some think the ship has ended up at the Galactic Barrier, similar to the original series’ “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” In this episode, they traveled beyond the edge of the universe and the effects of that began to change Lt. Commander Gary Mitchell after was hit by an electric discharge. His psychic abilities expanded after he was touched by the strange energy, including an ability to control energy and manipulate matter. At times, his eyes went white, just like Stamets’. He became emotionally distant and cruel, which worsened as his powers grew.
Other fans don’t think we’re looking at the Galactic Barrier, but we are seeing that the ship was thrown far, far away. Some think all the destroyed ships indicate that the Discovery is going to meet the Borg. This seems less likely, since the Borg have figured so heavily in other series and this one seems to be taking a new direction.
Where do you think the Discovery is? Let us know in the comments below.
So you’ve finally made it through the lower ranks, despite the lack of quest content, broken Fleet Actions and interminable PvP queues. You are finally an Admiral. Six different ships are available to Starfleet Admirals, and all have their own unique specs and uses. Check out full stats for all the Admiral-level, tier V ships in Star Trek Online: Assault CruiserEasily recognizable to anyone who has seen the Next Generation movies First Contact, Insurrection, or Nemesis, the Assault Cruiser includes the Sovereign class exemplified by the U.S.S. Enterprise-E. The Assault Cruiser comes in Sovereign, Noble, and Majestic class variations. Full stats:
Sto Mirror Universe ShipsStar CruiserEven larger than a Battle Cruiser, the Star Cruiser is designed to be at the heart of Starfleet’s toughest engagements, as the flagship of a fleet or providing support to forces in the field. The Battle Cruiser comes in Avenger, Vanguard, and Emissary class variations. Full stats:
All of the Admiral-level ships retain the same basic roles as their lower-level counterparts. Cruisers still suck at turning and can take massive hull damage, Escorts are still great at hit and run tactics, and Science Vessels still excel in a support role. The choice, then, comes down to the small variations between the Admiral-level ships for each type. The Assault Cruiser, for example, has an extra Tactical station and console compared to the Star Cruiser, giving it a slight edge in terms of pure offense. The Star Cruiser has an extra Engineering station and console, and so is slightly better in a support role than the Assault Cruiser. The Star Cruiser also has a much larger crew complement. Advanced EscortThe Prometheus-class Advanced Escort has made a few appearances in Star Trek series, and is most memorable for its multi-vector technology that allowed the ship to split into three parts. This feature was prone to malfunction, though, and has been removed from modern versions of the ship. Advanced Escorts come in Prometheus, Cerebrus, and Phoenix classes. Full stats:
Fleet EscortFleet Escorts were originally designed to support an entire fleet while on a mission, and as such are equipped with advanced engineering facilities, compared to other Escorts. Fleet Escorts come in Hermes, Gryphon, and Dervish classes. The Mirror Universe Star TrekFull stats:
The difference between the Advanced and Fleet escorts, like the Admiral-level cruisers, comes down mainly to bridge stations and console slots. The Advanced Escort has an extra Science station and console, while the Fleet Escort has an additional Engineering station and console slot. The Fleet Escort also has a slightly larger crew, but nowhere near as significant a difference as in the Cruisers. Reconnaissance Science VesselOne of the first Luna-class Reconnaissance Science Vessels was the U.S.S. Titan, commanded by Captain William T. Riker after he left the U.S.S. Enterprise-E. Recon Science Vessels come in Luna, Sol, and Polaris classes. Full Recon Science Vessel stats:
Deep Space Science VesselThe Deep Space Science Vessel is designed with the resources and technology necessary to reach, study, and chart even the most distant star systems. They are built to be truly self-sufficient on extended voyages. Deep Space Science Vessels come in three variations, the Trident, Oracle, and Destiny classes. Full Deep Space Science Vessel stats:
Of the two Admiral-rank Science Vessels, the Recon Science Vessel is clearly the more combat-focused, with its extra Tactical console and bridge station. Captains who prefer a straight fight will do well in one. For the captain who prefers to take more of a support role, the Deep Space Science Vessel, with its extra Engineering station and console, might be a better fit. The Deep Space Science Vessel is also faster and far more maneuverable, making it more when maneuvering. The Deep Space Science Vessel also has a larger crew complement. Both ships, like all Science Vessels, are capable of targeting enemy subsystems and have substantial shields, so the overall difference in tactics between the two designs is likely to be minimal. It just comes down, like so many things in Star Trek, to the Captain’s prerogative. This post is part of the series: Star Trek Online Guide to Ships
Whether you’re looking for information on tier 2, 3, 4, or 5 ships in Star Trek Online, our complete guide has got you covered. Check out full ship stats, and see which ships are available at Lt. Commander, Commander, Captain, and Admiral Ranks.
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I don't know if it's just me but it seems like there are a lot of mirror based fleets, mine included, that seems a bit snubbed by the lack of content being released by the Delta Rising expansion. Lack of content being none. I know most people talk about how they are just a place holder till they can get rank 5 ships or that they're useless in PVP. And I understand that. But for us that do rp stuff or just like having a theme for our fleet, we get nothing.
If the mirror ships were so useless, they wouldn't sell at all in the exchange. There would be no fleets based around the idea. People wouldn't dress in their clothes. But people do. How do people here feel about this? Both in the lack of the Tier 5-U mirror and the lack of Tier 5 mirror ships in general, or the discontinuing of releasing them at all? Thanks for the read.
TL;DR: No mirror ships outside of Tier 5. Mirror fleets and rp players snubbed. Feeling about this?
Edit: Changed the Tier to 5. My brain goes available at level 40? Tier 4 obviously. /facepalm, lol.
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