- A proposed new series, Star Trek: United, would see Scott Bakula return as Federation President Jonathan Archer.
- The show would focus on Archer and his four adult children, with a major twist revealed for one of his sons.
- In a “deep cut” for fans, the son’s mother is revealed to be Captain Erika Hernandez from Star Trek: Enterprise.
- Writer Mike Sussman also plans for the series to explore the Romulan War and other elements from The Original Series.
Fans of Star Trek: Enterprise have long hoped for a continuation of Captain Jonathan Archer’s story, and now a bombshell reveal from a series writer has given them more to buzz about than ever before. In a recent interview, writer and producer Mike Sussman unveiled a shocking family connection at the heart of his proposed series, Star Trek: United, a secret he admits, “I haven’t really chatted about before.”
The Shocking Family Secret Revealed
Should the series get the green light, it would feature Scott Bakula reprising his role as Jonathan Archer, now serving as the President of the United Federation of Planets. However, the story would center not just on him, but on his four adult children, who are spread across the galaxy.
“One kid would be working in diplomacy, another is in Federation intelligence, [and] another is in Starfleet,” Sussman explained in an interview with Sci-Finatics.
A Deep Cut for True Trekkies
Herein lies the twist that has fans talking. Sussman revealed that the child in Starfleet uses his mother’s surname: Hernandez. “That may mean something to fans of Enterprise. It’s a little bit of a deep cut,” Sussman teased. “So, I don’t know if you remember in season 4, there was the captain of the [Columbia] NX-02 was an old flame.”
The character he refers to is Captain Erika Hernandez, portrayed by Ada Maris, who appeared in three episodes of Enterprise’s final season. While Sussman noted he hasn’t decided if Archer and Hernandez are married in this timeline, they have at least one child together, creating a fascinating link back to the original series.
The Future of United
Sussman confirmed that Star Trek: United is currently just a concept he has been developing for several years, even discussing it with Bakula. While Paramount has been focused on other projects like Starfleet Academy, a potential 2025 merger could open the door for new content, giving fans hope.
Bridging Enterprise and TOS
The proposed series aims to fill in crucial gaps in Star Trek lore. Sussman stated it would finally address the Romulan War in detail, an event Enterprise never fully explored. Furthermore, the show would treat Star Trek: The Original Series as its canonical core, potentially revisiting iconic but unexplored locations like the planetoid Babel.
Fan-Favorite Characters Could Return
While the focus is on the Archer family, Sussman is open to guest appearances from other Enterprise characters. High on the list for many fans would be the return of the Andorian Thy’lek Shran, played by the acclaimed Jeffrey Combs, whose on-screen chemistry with Bakula was a highlight of the original show.
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