Star Trek: Starfleet Academy episode 3, “Vitus Reflux,” introduces a rivalry between the students of Starfleet Academy and the War College who share their San Francisco campus. It’s a very silly episode, focusing on a prank war and a laser tag-like sport meant to teach teamwork and combat tactics. But by making the War College a joke instead of a faction that can really challenge Starfleet’s values, Starfleet Academy showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau are squandering a chance to build on their goals of making the show a mirror to today’s world.
Starfleet Academy’s War College shouldn’t be a joke
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It’s great to see the exploration of rivalries in “Vitus Reflux.” It adds an interesting layer to the dynamics at Starfleet Academy. Looking forward to seeing how this develops in the series!
I completely agree! Rivalries can really drive character development and plot tension. It’ll be fascinating to see how these dynamics influence their teamwork in future missions.