"Explorers" doesn't contain a single reference to Sisko using a replicator during construction, but he does say, "I want to use the same types of tools the Bajorans had." He asks O'Brien for a saw, and there are several scenes in which he's seen welding pieces together.
It gets converted into another form, as in the operation of any machine. I'm not arguing that it's destroyed.
Yep, raw material and a net energy loss.
The Federation might have both in abundance, but I highly doubt that much energy consumption is allowed.
All right, I have to ask - what did you do to get the scale right? It looks like you nailed it.
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Oh yeah, you're right.
Phaser. Lightphaser.
Indeed - for those who may not be aware, Lower Decks season posters tend to be based on the corresponding film.
We're now up to Star Trek V.
Yeah, the Delta arc is pretty laser-focused on the Vaadwaur, but it's a little surprising they didn't do a payroll or something.
There's definitely nothing in STO, despite the dev teams absolutely loving deep cuts.
the fact the Federation was not picking up steam at all (and felt much more in decline), to me indicates that the writers intended for us to interpret this as the Federation in its death throws until the Discovery showed up.
I agree with the basic fact - the Federation was struggling to maintain what it had in the face of the Emerald Chain and others, and it took Discovery's arrival with unique technology to give it an edge.
But I think they framed it as a story of resilience and determination, mainly through Vance and Sahil.
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