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In 1996 , Marvel Comics broke theStar Trekcomics mold by releasingStarfleet Academy . The series , which surveil the adventures ofDeep Space Nine’sNog as a plebe at Starfleet Academy , was the firstTrekcomic not to be based on an existing tv show . Outside of Nog , the cast ofStarfleet Academywere all new characters , some with deep ties to the enfranchisement . This made the book a risky proposal , but writer Chris Cooper and his artistic collaborators spun amber from the premise . Now , here is every level and arc from Marvel’sStarfleet Academy , ranked .
9“The Return of Charlie X”
FromStarfleet Academy#8
Starfleet Academy’sties to the largerStar Trekfranchise were on full showing in “ The Return of Charlie X , ” a sequel to an Original Series episode . The cadets meet Charlie X , whose index are now out of ascendancy , thanks to the Thasians ( the race that raised Charlie ) leaving him behind . In this issuing , Cooper and creative person John Royal guile more than a simple sequel , instead giving rooter a poignant story of a lonely boy strain to do right by the existence , only to fail miserably . Charlie grew as a character between the Original Series and this issue , make this a satisfyingStar Trekstory .
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8“Cadet Challenge”/“Between Love and Hate”
FromStarfleet Academy#18-19
Almost two years intoStarfleet Academy’sepic run , Marvel lost theStar Treklicense , and the book ended on a high annotation , bring full circle some of the series ’ long - run patch line . The Klingons ’ First Cadre ( more on them later ) seek retaliation against Nog and his friends over the death of one of their own . As if that was not enough , a virus gets open on the Klingon ship , mutating the crew and giving the book a body repulsion flair . WhileStarfleet Academycould have well track down several more years , it was not mean to be , but Cooper and artist Chris Renaud send the Omega Squadron off in panache .
7“Liberty”
FromStarfleet Academy#2
Starfleet Academy’ssecond issue does not let up on the excitementnor the character development . The cadets of Omega Squadron get some downtime , but trouble still seems to get them . The adult female cadets get into a bar brawl while Nog make inroads with Decker , who was initially resistant to have got a Ferengi in Omega Squadron . Surprisingly , the two bond over old Earth amusing Koran , of which Decker is a fan . The chronicle also feed a call - out to “ Little Green Men , ” a Hellenic installment ofDeep Space Nine . The floor expose that Nog , during his jaunt to the 20th one C depict in that episode , brought back a small souvenir : Marvel Comics#1 – the first Marvel comic ever .
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6“Prime Directive”
FromStarfleet Academy#1
Marvel kickedStarfleet Academyoff in a high-minded fashion , throwing readers head first into an hugger-mugger operation being carry out by some officers as well as cadets . It set the quality for the adventures that followed . Starfleet Academy had been briefly glimpsedon television , and this write up return readers their good look yet at the revered institution . Writer Chris Cooper perfectly balances action with exposition as he and creative person Chris Renaud unveilStarfleet Academy’slarge cast . They also seed mysteries that trifle out throughout the book ’s run , such as the identity of the Vulcan plebe T’Priell – more on her later .
5“Passages”/”Hide and Seek”
FromStarfleet Academy#6-7
Thistwo - issue arc ofStarfleet Academywas heavy hit and plentiful on character developing . In a premature yield , Kamilah Goldstein , a member of Omega Squadron , is killed and now her former teammates must pick up the bit . The spark protrude on a down note , but pick up with the insertion of Edam Astrun , a Betazoid plebe . Joining Starfleet to anger his parents , and meet from a rare disease that affected his lifelike telepathic abilities , Astrun bring some much - want battle toStarfleet Academy . He would go on to become an inherent member of Omega Squadron , and ultimately obtain himself .
4“War and Peace”/”Love and Death”
FromStarfleet Academy#4-5
Thisarc of Marvel’sStarfleet Academytitle bring in the Klingon equivalent weight of the Omega Squadron : the First Cadre . Set at a fourth dimension of renewedhostilities between the Federation and the Klingons , this spark further develops Pava , the Andorian penis of Omega Squadron ’s level , by break her lovemaking affair with Kovold of the First Cadre . At turns heart - break and activity packed , this two - part story also saw Omega Squadron ache its first passing in Kamilah Goldstein . As noted earlier , the First Cadre would repay later in the Word of God ’s run , pass Pava and Kovold law of closure .
3Telepathy WarTie-in Issues
FromStarfleet Academy#9-12
TheTelepathy Warwas a crossover voter running through most of Marvel’sStar Trekcomics . Building on the step up tension between the Federation and the Dominion , theTelepathy Warsaw the fascistic conglomerate endeavor to kill every telepath in the Alpha Quadrant . The Founders ( the leaders of the Dominion ) see telepaths as a stumbling block to their plans of conquering , and set their sights on Betazoids , Vulcans and others . The cadets of Omega Squadron uncovered this monolithic conspiracy , and even journeyedto the out satellite of Talos IV – the Dominion ’s first target . This arc leans into the robust tapestry that was being woven on television .
2“Loyalty Test”
FromStarfleet Academy#3
From time to clip , Starfleet Academyacknowledged events happening onStar Trek : Deep Space Nine , and “ Loyalty Test ” did this to brilliant effect . In theDeep Space Nineepisodes “ Homefront ” and “ Paradise Lost , ” a rogue full admiral , in reply to the threat of the Dominion , essay a military putsch on Earth , using the cadets of Red Squadron as his gawk squad . “ Loyalty Test ” shows Red Squadron as they engage in routine of sabotage , opposed every stone’s throw of the way by Omega Squadron . At the story ’s end , author Chris Cooper teased the return of Red Squadron , but it was sadly never followed up on .
1“T’Priell Revealed”
FromStarfleet Academy#14-17
Starfleet Academyseeded several mysteries throughout its 19 - issue run , one of which was the identity of the Vulcan cadet T’Priell , who seemed to also have ties to the Romulans . With the book coming down the home stretch , buff learned the accuracy , and it gave a callout to the retort ceremony at the ending ofStar Trek III : The Search for Spock . “T’Priell expose ” showed the depth of cruelty the Romulans can settle to , but also proffer Leslie Townes Hope for not only the cadet ’s future tense , but that of the Romulan and Vulcan people . The discharge is tense and stretch with character development , have it the best arc ofStarfleet Academy .
Over the days , various creators have tried to get a show set at Starfleet Academy off the reason , with no success . Finally , after years of trying , aStarfleet Academyshow will premier in 2025 on Paramount + . No details have been disclose about the show . Clearly , Marvel was onwards of theStar Trekcurve withStarfleet Academy .
