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In the Romulan language the Remans were referred to as Havrannssu . ( TOS - Rihannsu novel : The Romulan Way )

• 1.1 Telepathy
• 2.1 Colonization
• 2.2 Shinzon of Remus
• 2.3.1 First Splinter timeline
• 3.1 Beliefs
• 3.2 Society
• 3.3 Military
• 5.1 Appearances
• 5.2 Apocrypha
• 5.3 External link

Physiology [ ]

A nocturnal race, the Remans shun light, and are characterized by their imposing heights, grey skin, large ears, keen eyesight in the dark, and the possession of telepathic abilities. As of the late 24th century , it was commonly believed by the people of the Federation that the Remans were a mutated offshoot of the Romulans . ( ST novel : Articles of the Federation )

Telepathy [ ]

It was known that similar to the Romulans, the Remans possessed the Vulcan genes for telepathy within their DNA. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood ) Unlike their Romulan brothers, however, the Remans have demonstrated telepathic abilities that can dull the sense of pain among those suffering from disease and allows them to invade the minds of others. ( TNG movie : Star Trek Nemesis )

It was learned that the Romulan followers of Surak who possessed the telepathic abilities among their kind were banished to Remus while the others were killed on the journey across space. It was later seen how the Vulcans who settled on Remus fared: After one Vulcan, Refas , blundered out onto the ice of the planet's surface in what appeared to be a suicide attempt, he encountered a colony of extremophiles who thrived there. They revived Refas and began to alter him to more effectively live on Remus (he was able to survive more comfortably in the freezing environment). Healer T'Olryn adapted the extremophiles to work on any Vulcan, and soon an entire colony was being slowly mutated. They developed the hairless, pale skin, sunken eyes, and powerful telepathic abilities that later Remans are seen to possess. ( TOS - Vulcan's Soul novels : Exiles , Epiphany )

Some Remans also manifested limited telekinetic powers. ( ST video game : Star Trek Online )

History [ ]

Colonization [ ].

The history of the Reman species can be traced to the Vulcans during the time of the Sundering when several starships left the planet in order to continue their way of life elsewhere. ( TOS novel : Epiphany ) These ships discovered the twin worlds of Romulus and Remus; at the time of the Arrival , the First chose their own worlds for their own reasons thus Romulus was settled where homes were built, plants were seeded and the people lived a free life. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood ) However, in order to continue their civilization, a lot of resources were required. ( TOS novel : Epiphany ) Thus, it was decided that Remus itself needed to be settled as it possessed a wealth in riches and resources that were needed to fuel the creation of a new society. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood ) To set an example, Karatek of the Shavokh decided that his ship-clan would develop a settlement on the hostile world of Remus. ( TOS novel : Epiphany ) Those amongst the First that settled on Remus consisted of miners and engineers who believed that their labor would be rewarded with a life on Romulus with the rest of their kind. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood ) Even before their work began, Karatek and his people were betrayed and left in exile on Remus where they worked essentially as slaves. It was during this time that the Remans were born. ( TOS novel : Epiphany )

In the first few years, the colonization project of the world was difficult as transport ships moved between Remus and Romulus in small but limited manner. Travel time took weeks and life support requirements also diminished due to the need for ore that returned to Romulus. As a result, the First of Remus found that they could not return to Romulus as frequently as they had hoped and thus began to form families on this world whereupon the Divide began. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood ) The genetic father of the Reman species is Refas while T'Orlyn would be their mother. Their DNA had become altered by the extremophiles that lived on Remus which made them perfectly suited to survive on the hostile planet. The first of the 'prototype' Remans was Rovalat who was the genetic son of T'Orlyn and Refas. He would be the protector and the eldest of the new species which developed a fierce hatred of the early Romulans for what they did to their ancestors. At first, this mutated Vulcan species would remain hidden and make covert strikes against their oppressors which would be done so through collapsing caves that were made in order to kill the guards and to ensure that no exiled Vulcan was harmed. ( TOS novel : Epiphany )

Whilst the ancient records on Romulus had been purged, the oral traditions of the new Remans told of later events. Two or three generations following the Arrival, a war erupted between Romulus and Remus. The two Vulcan splinter races found a savage war but those that became known as Romulans ultimately controlled the spacelanes thus leading to the Remans to starve. This war lasted for little more than a year with the Romulans emerging as the conquerors and the Remans becoming the conquered. Thus, began the relationship of master and slave with the Remans becoming a second class people who had formed an uneasy partnership with their tyrannical rulers. In later years, the government of Romulus began to suppress any mention of these events which were largely forgotten except for a select few in later generations. It was known that there were multiple times where a Reman rose amongst the oppressed classes in an attempt to overthrow their Romulan rulers though all these failed. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood )

The Remans were at the forefront of the revolt against Vriha t'Rehu , the "Ruling Queen", killing her in battle outside her unfinished capital Ra'tleihfi and then refusing to take part in the subsequent government. ( TOS - Rihannsu novel : The Romulan Way )

The Remans again rose up in 2276 during the Romulan Civil War , overpowering the Imperial Ground Force troops on Remus in support of the Free Rihannsu uprising. ( TOS - Rihannsu novel : The Empty Chair )

Shinzon of Remus [ ]

In the late 2370s , the Remans came under the leadership of a Human clone named Shinzon ; Shinzon had been created as a clone of Federation Starfleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Earth to infiltrate the Federation in Picard's place, but had been condemned to live amongst the Remans early in life. Shinzon's tactical brilliance during the Dominion War allowed him and his Reman brethren to rise to prominence within the Imperial Fleet, so much so that the Star Empire's ability to control them was questioned, with many in the Romulan government believing them to now be a private army. These fears proved well-founded; after winning the support of key members of the Senate and Imperial Fleet, Shinzon had the Senate and Praetor assassinated and assumed power. Shinzon intended to bring revenge upon the Romulans for his and the Remans' suffering, but died before this could be accomplished. ( TNG movie : Star Trek Nemesis )

Resettlement [ ]

In 2380 , under orders from Praetor Tal'aura , the Romulan fleet mounted a punitive blockade of Remus led by Fleet Commander Tomalak , cutting off vital food shipments. Romulan and Reman ships skirmished repeatedly in space through 2381 .

By the year 2385 , after the Imperial Romulan State merged back into the Romulan Star Empire, the former Empress Donatra began negotiations with Colonel Xiomek of the Remans. The Remans had never left the Romii system at this point. After arriving at Remus, she offered the Colonel full citizenship for him and the rest of his race as well as representation in the Romulan Senate in exchange for their support. Though Proconsul Sela was opposed to this plan, Praetor Chulan could not stand up against Donatra or her military might.

The addition of new resources ended the deprivation many worlds of the Romulan Star Empire was facing during the initial split of the Imperial Romulan State. However, the Romulan Senate was reluctant to accept the Remans but was swayed by popular support for Donatra and gave Colonel Xiomek a seat in the Senate with citizenship awarded to all Remans. However, in practice, most Romulans continued to treat Remans as second class citizens and the Remans themselves were reluctant to openly move to Romulan settlements.

In 2386 , Ambassador Spock and the Romulan Mining Guild concluded that Remus had been extensively overmined and that continued mining might result in a similar incident that befell the Klingon moon of Praxis . The Mining Guild proposed to the Senate that they move all mining operations off Remus and also recommended that they be put in charge of such operations. However, the latter proposal was blocked by Xiomek which resulted in numerous skirmishes throughout the Star Empire between Remans and Romulan miners. In addition, Xiomek also placed a further motion that if Remus was going to be abandoned then the Remans should be given a place to live on a continent on Romulus. Instead, a counter proposal was offered that the Remans colonize the failed Romulan colony world of Crateris in the Gamma Crateris system. It was a harsh planet filled with electrical storms but rich in Dilithium , Decalithium and under such valuable resources. Though a hostile world to live on, the Remans accept the offer and see it as a better place to live on then Remus. After which, Remans begin boarding colony ships to settle on their new homeworld, Crateris . ( ST website : The Path to 2409 )

Prior to the Hobus star's destruction of Romulus in 2387 , Reman warbirds had been raiding and taking over mining guild ships. Similar acts of piracy continued into the 2400s . ( TNG - Countdown comic : " Number One "; ST video game : Star Trek Online )

In 2409 the colony on Crateris was destroyed in a joint Tal Shiar / Elachi attack, despite the nascent Romulan Republic sending a warbird to warn of the imminent strike. Veril , daughter of the colony leader Zden , was among the survivors and joined the warbird's engineering crew . ( STO - From the Ashes mission : " Crossroads at Crateris ")

Obisek , formerly commander of the Crateris militia, subsequently formed the Reman Resistance and began a violent uprising against the Tal Shiar and the Star Empire to free his people once and for all. This culminated in the death of Tal Shiar leader Colonel Hakeev at Brea III . Obisek's followers subsequently joined the Romulan Republic. ( STO episodes : " Cloaked Intentions ", " Freedom "; STO mission : " New Romulus Aid ")

First Splinter timeline [ ]

In December of 2379 , the Remans had come under the leadership of a Reman colonel named Xiomek ; in the midst of Federation-mediated power-sharing negotiations between several Romulan factions, Xiomek's forces sought to attack Romulus . Using numerous abandoned starships, some of which were centuries old, the Remans gathered a fleet and launched an orbital battle. The battle was ended when Federation Starfleet Captain William T. Riker of Earth , commanding officer of the USS Titan , negotiated a treaty whereby Remus and all Remans were made protectorates of the Klingon Empire . Under the treaty, ships from the Klingon Defense Force were stationed throughout Romulan space, and the Remans were granted the right to settle on a continent on Romulus called Ehrie'fvil . ( TTN novel : Taking Wing )

Unfortunately, however, this plan proved a failure. Numerous firefights between Romulan forces and between Klingon and Reman forces hampered the Empire's ability to protect the Remans, and a great many hate crimes were committed in Ehrie'fvil, including the vicious murders of numerous Remans. Federation President Nanietta Bacco's administration later developed an alternate agreement whereby all Remans were voluntarily transported out of Romulan space and re-settled on an uninhabited Klingon planet called Klorgat IV . In the midst of resettlement, rogue Romulan Admiral Lhian Mendak , commanding officer of the IRW Rhliailu and several other ships, decloaked and pulverized a Klorgat moon. The Reman settlement was on the other side of the planet at the time; nonetheless, the destruction of the moon would significantly damage the planet's environment. The fact remained, however, that Klorgat was still much more hospitable than Remus. ( ST novel : Articles of the Federation )

In 2381, a Reman attempted to assassinate Spock . ( ST - Typhon Pact novel : Rough Beasts of Empire )

Culture [ ]

Beliefs [ ].

Some Remans believed that when they die, their souls would be reincarnated on Romulus where they can live in Paradise itself; however, many others hold the more fatalistic belief that their existence is the only one that is available to them. Reman myths believe that one day a Reman not of their world would arrive that would free them from their bondage to the Romulans and usher in a new age for their kind; one where all Remans are free. They identified this person with the name of Shinzon which can mean liberator among their kind. According to their ancient teachings in the Old Ways, it was stated that He Who Returns would be a Reman not born of Remus that would live the life of freedom. This individual was stated to return to Remus in order to pass this gift to the rest of the inhabitants of that harsh world. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood )

The Remans also share some of the Romulan beliefs as they believe in the afterlife known as the Halls of Erebus . They also developed their own belief in a mythological figure known as Tenakruvek who is believed to have ascended into the Reman afterlife. ( TTN novel : Taking Wing )

Society [ ]

The Remans were an oppressed caste within Romulan society, with their world having long ago come under the auspices of the Romulan Star Empire . The Remans were, in fact, little more than slaves to the Romulans; many were forced to work under harsh conditions in Remus' dilithium mines, while other worked as personal servants or bodyguards to rich and powerful Romulans. Still more were drafted into the Romulan Imperial Fleet , forced to work as ground forces -- cannon fodder or shock troops, in other words. ( TNG movie : Star Trek Nemesis ; TTN novel : Taking Wing ; ENT episode : " United "; Star Trek reference : The Visual Dictionary )

Their fearsome warrior nature meant that the Romulans often employed Remans to serve as bodyguards to senators that were used to intimidate possible opponents. ( ENT episodes : " United ", " The Aenar "; Star Trek reference : The Visual Dictionary )

The life of the Remans has been a long and painful one where they endlessly toiled within the harsh surface of their homeworld. Their spirit had long ago been crushed and the concept of freedom is somewhat alien to them at times. In addition to this, the concept of what is a Reman is somewhat fluid. The race believes that anyone who is banished to Remus is considered a fellow brother and is, thus, a Reman. Their species even lacked doctors as such and Romulan Assessors only allowed basic medical knowledge to be provided to Remans. This training ranged from wounds sustained in the mines to childbirth, which were the limits of their medical knowledge. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood )

The Reman language itself is considered quite complex and makes use of pictographs. ( TNG movie : Star Trek Nemesis ) During their oppression by the Romulans, the Reman language was considered forbidden script though they did manage to retain writing it. ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood )

There appears to be very little in the way of culture among the Remans though ancient stories are passed down from one generation to the other through oral means. Mention is made of the Old Ways and the concept of the Clans . ( TOS novel : Captain's Blood )

Military [ ]

Remans had a separate rank structure from the Romulans in the early 25th century , even when they were in a Romulan's service. ( STO - In Shadows mission : " Revelation ", STO - Romulan Mystery missions : " Ground Zero ", " Taris ") The Reman Resistance adhered to this structure as well. ( STO - Romulan Mystery mission : " Frozen ")

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Appendices [ ]

Appearances [ ].

• TNG movie : Star Trek Nemesis
• ENT episode : " United "
• ENT episode : " The Aenar "
• PIC novel : The Dark Veil
• TTN novel : Taking Wing
• ST novel : Captain's Blood
• ST - Typhon Pact novel : Rough Beasts of Empire
• ST - Tales of the Dominion War short story : " Twilight's Wrath "

Apocrypha [ ]

( TOS - Rihannsu novel : The Romulan Way ) states that the Remans are instead a different ethnicity of ordinary Romulans, rather than a separate species, inhabiting the eastern continent of Remus ("ch'Havran" in Romulan). They had been unwilling to leave Vulcan during the Sundering and settled on Remus rather than Romulus so they would be left alone. In modern times they were the subject of racial discrimination by the government based out of Ra'tleihfi on Romulus but were not slaves. This was largely contradicted by Star Trek Nemesis .

External link [ ]

• Reman article at Memory Alpha , the wiki for canon Star Trek .
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In the mysterious underbelly of the Star Trek universe lies a race veiled in mystery and pain: the Remans. These shadow-dwellers have long been confined to the depths of society, their existence concealed and their voices silenced. However, their history with the Romulans, their powerful cousins whom they once served, is complex. Examining that history eveals a tragic tale of oppression, deceit, and a thirst for redemption.

For generations, the Remans have lived in the shadows of the Romulan Empire. Their relationship with their Romulan kin was characterized by servitude and exploitation. Yet, beneath the surface, their suppressed resentment simmered. This eventually fueled a rebellion that would challenge the very foundations of the galaxy they called home.

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These nocturnal inhabitants of the Romulan Empire were bound to the lowest echelons of society, their fate sealed in the treacherous dilithium mines. For ages, they were slaves to the Romulans' hunger for power. However, amidst their toil, a peculiar prowess blossomed within them, transforming these forgotten souls into formidable warriors.

During the Dominion War, the Remans became pawns, cannon fodder in the Romulans' twisted game. Thrown recklessly into the fires of battle, they fought with a savage fervor. While the Romulans considered them expendable, the Remans defied expectations. They showed resilience and combat prowess, and emerged as a force to be reckoned with during the war.

Within the Reman community, a mysterious telepathic ability lingered. Echoes of Vulcan telepathy resonated in their genetic makeup. The Remans wielded this gift in ways that defied comprehension. Their telepathic touch possessed the power to numb the agony of disease, offering respite to those tormented by pain. Furthermore, in the darkest recesses of their minds, they harbored the ability to invade the thoughts of others. This enigma that both intrigued and terrified.

The origin of the Remans remains an enigma. Are they a branch of the Romulans and Vulcans , sharing a common lineage that diverged into a separate existence? Or are they a distinct species, a hybrid product of intermingling between Romulans and the ancient inhabitants of Remus? The truth remains elusive, veiled in whispered conjecture. Certain traits — such as their telepathic gifts, pointed ears, and intricate forehead patterns — hint at a kinship with the Romulans. However, throughout the franchise, Star Trek writers have consistently labeled them as a "species" distinct from their Romulan counterparts.

Where Are the Remans From?

The Remans' ancestral roots can be traced back to a tumultuous epoch known as the Sundering. During this time, Vulcan starships embarked on a search for refuge in the galaxy. One fleet of vessels stumbled upon a binary system housing the twin worlds of Romulus and Remus. Destiny led the Romulans to settle on Romulus. There, dreams materialized, homes were built, and freedom flourished. Unfortunately, Remus was relegated to the role of a barren mining outpost. The dominant Romulans deemed it unfit for anything else.

Life on Remus became an unending cycle of agony for the Remans, toiling beneath the surface of their desolate homeworld. They became strangers to the very notion of freedom, scarred by a life of brutal labor. The Reman identity itself emerged as an elusive concept, shifting and malleable. To these beleaguered beings, anyone banished to the wretched confines of Remus became a fellow brother, an honorary Reman bound by the shackles of shared suffering.

Rising from the Shadows

In the late 2370s, the Remans found an unlikely savior in the form of a Human clone — a distorted reflection of the esteemed Federation Starfleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard . This enigmatic figure, known as Shinzon, had been created to infiltrate the heart of the Federation. However, by a twist of fate, he was cast adrift into the harsh existence of the Remans at an early age.

Shinzon's brilliance on the battlefield during the Dominion War propelled him and his Reman brethren to unprecedented heights in the Imperial Fleet. The once-subjugated Remans now commanded attention, their growing prominence stirring unease in the Romulan government. Doubts arose regarding the Star Empire's ability to control this newfound force. Rumors spread that the Remans had transformed into a privately owned army, answerinf only to themselves.

These worries proved justified. Seizing the support of influential members of the Senate and the Imperial Fleet , Shinzon orchestrated a coup. The Senate chambers became the stage for his ruthless ambition. He orchestrated the assassinations of the Senate and the Praetor, seizing power for himself.

Shinzon's ascension served a singular purpose: revenge for his own suffering and the suffering of his Reman kin. However, the capricious and unforgiving universe intervened. Shinzon was cut down before his vengeful machinations could reach fruition.

Like other elusive phantoms in the vast Star Trek universe, the Remans have remained shrouded in obscurity since their introduction in Star Trek: Nemesis . For years, their presence was but a whisper on the fringes of collective memory, fading into the background of forgotten lore. However, a glimmer of hope flickered when the Remans made a long-awaited return in the pages of Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #2 .

The comic was penned by the skillful minds of writers Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson, and brought to life by the artistry of Angel Hernandez, colorist J.D. Mettler, and letterer Neil Uyetake. This resurrection of the Remans breathed new life into their enigmatic narrative. The Remans once again emerged from the depths of the unknown, their presence commanding attention and their stories yearning to be told.

With their revival, the Remans reclaimed their place in the intricate tapestry of Star Trek 's ever-expanding cosmos. They beckon fans and enthusiasts to embark on a new voyage, delve into the uncharted territories of their existence, and unravel the enigmas that lie hidden within their shadowy legacy.

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Star Trek 101: Romulans and Remans

A quick refresher on the similarities and differences between the two alien cultures.

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Today, we share Star Trek 101: A Practical Guide to Who, What, Where, And Why ' s file on the differences between Romulans and Remans, as first explored in Star Trek Generations .

Romulus and Remus are sister planets within the same system. You’d think that would make the “sister” species who inhabit those worlds neighborly... but, no. Romulus is your typical alien world, which is to say, habitable. Remus, on the other hand, is a nasty place: unbearably hot on one side of the planet, unbearably cold on the other. It’s a hell of a place — literally — to grow up. About the only thing the planet is good for is mining, and for many years the dominant Romulans have forced the Remans to live under brutal conditions and work the mines. Well, what goes around, comes around. The Remans eventually rise up against their Romulan oppressors and kill everyone in the Romulan Senate.

In terms of appearance, Romulans look like their Vulcan ancestors. Remans have gray skin, cadaverous frames, and catlike ears — in fact, the resemblance to Nosferatu is uncanny.

Star Trek 101 introduces Star Trek newcomers to the basic foundations and elements of the franchise, and refreshes the memories of longtime Trek fans. We're pulling our entries from the book Star Trek 101: A Practical Guide to Who, What, Where, And Why , written by Terry J. Erdmann & Paula M. Block and published in 2008 by Pocket Books. An invaluable resource, it encompasses Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise , as well as the first ten Trek feature films.

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Reman blade weapons

Reman blade weapons were the hand-held blades carried by the Remans during the 24th century . ( Star Trek Nemesis )

Jackal knife [ ]

Shinzon's jackal knife

This large dagger was carried by Praetor Shinzon . He attempted to use it to kill Captain Jean-Luc Picard aboard the Scimitar in 2379 .

Shinzon's Reman Viceroy carried an identical knife while leading a boarding party aboard the USS Enterprise -E , and used it to wound Captain William T. Riker in the arm, also in 2379 . ( Star Trek Nemesis )

In 2401 , Vadic used such a knife to sever her hand , with which she used to communicate with her superior . ( PIC : " No Win Scenario ")

Double shadow knife [ ]

Shinzon's double shadow knife

This smaller knife was also carried by Shinzon. Shinzon used it to cut his palm, so as to draw some blood for a DNA analysis. Doctor Beverly Crusher later analyzed the knife under a proton microscope to determine that Shinzon was a clone of Jean-Luc Picard . ( Star Trek Nemesis )

Similar knives were used by the Romulan assassins that killed Dahj Asha and Caler in 2399 . ( PIC : " Remembrance ")

In 2401 , the Vulcan kingpin Krinn gave two such knives to Worf and Commander Raffi Musiker , whom he intended to force to fight to the death. Musiker stabbed Worf with hers, apparently killing him. ( PIC : " Imposters ")

Bayonets [ ]

Reman soldiers affixed curved, bayonet -like blades to the barrels of their disruptor rifles during their attempt to board the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E) in 2379 . ( Star Trek Nemesis )

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Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #2! The Romulan's slave race known as the Remans have returned in a comic that takes place in between seasons two and three of Paramount+'s Star Trek: Picard , setting up their presence when the show returns to screens.

The Remans, and their unfortunate relationship with the Romulans, were first revealed in the 2009 film Star Trek: Nemesis . But what made the Remans truly compelling in Nemesis wasn't that they were enslaved by the Romulans, but because they shared a connection to Jean-Luc Picard. The Romulans initially created a clone of Picard for use in a future mission against the Federation, but that plan was soon scrapped, and the Romulans exiled their clone to die on the slave planet of Remus with the Remans. Ultimately, he survived and rose through the ranks as Shinzon , eventually becoming the leader of their people's rebellion against the Romulans. Picard and Shinzon were destined to meet - and meet they did.

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Unfortunately, the Remans have only made a handful of other appearances over the years since their debut in Nemesis . That is, until Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer #2 (by writers Kirsten Beyer and Mike Johnson, artist Angel Hernandez, colorist J.D. Mettler and letterer Neil Uyetake) brought them back. Now, Picard finds himself marooned on a planet where a group of Remans have been stranded for years, ever since their fellow Romulans left them there to die after they pillaged and polluted the planet.

Stargazer Is a Perfect Continuation of Star Trek: Picard Season 2

This is a perfect development that adheres to the highly successful and effective formula from Paramount's Picard series. The TV show not only focuses on the eponymous Federation officer by showing him take on new adventures but brings in characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation who shared important relationships with Picard. Undoubtedly, the biggest names come from season two such as the all-powerful Q and the mysterious Guinan. Q has always been alarmingly intent on terrorizing Picard, an obsession that has bewildered Picard himself for decades, while Guinan has continuously served as Picard's most intimate confidante. The comics are now continuing this trend by introducing a species once led by Picard's own clone.

Obviously, Picard and Shinzon's relationship impacted the captain on several levels in Nemesis . As an evil man, every questionable action that Shinzon made greatly conflicted with everything Picard stood for . As an ethical man himself, Picard was haunted by the possibility that he would have done the same things as Shinzon did if had he experienced the same past as him.

Even though Picard was more affected by Shinzon than the Remans he led, the fact that Shinzon was affiliated with them makes their appearance that much more meaningful. As of now, the comics haven't attempted to connect the Remans with Nemesis beyond what some fans may have already made themselves. Hopefully the next or subsequent issues of Star Trek: Picard - Stargazer will do so in some capacity. Will seeing the Remans again remind Picard of Shinzon, or will the Remans somehow recognize Picard? Regardless, knowing the TV show's track record, it won't be a coincidence that the comics are bringing a race that shares significant history with Picard back into his Star Trek story.

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