As Captain James Tiberius Kirk faces his final challenge in Star Trek‘s universe, the former captain of the Enterprise just debuted awesome new threads that fans are hailing as his best ever.
The new uniform speaks directly to why Kirk’s return is so key to the Federation’s survival…
Captain Kirk Debuts New Uniform as an Ally of the Borg
In today’s Star Trek: The Last Starship #5, the last remaining members of the Federation attend a massive summit to decide their path through the aftermath of the Burn – a cosmic event which destroyed every active warp core, save for those safeguarded by the evolved Borg.
Indeed, it’s the Borg who brought back James Kirk, stating that in a world of cynicism and lost hope, his belief in a better tomorrow is vital to the Federation’s survival.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #5 comes from the creative team of Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Adrián Bonilla, Lee Loughridge and Clayton Cowles.
Up until now, Kirk has been shown in a yellow uniform as a tactical officer. However, as of the Babel Conference, Kirk is back to captain status, fighting for the Federation’s survival despite prejudice directed against him due to his clone resurrection as the former Borg’s hands.
This is the first time fans have seen Kirk in his uniform in-story, however amazing covers from Mike Allred and Francesco Francavilla (above) have showcased the retro sci-fi look.
Designed by Adrián Bonilla, the uniform speaks directly to why Kirk’s return is so key to the Federation’s survival, evoking a hopeful vision of tomorrow that is very far away from what those currently in power can imagine.
Kirk Faces His Ultimate Challenge in the Emerald Chain
Sadly, Kirk’s awesome wardrobe isn’t enough to save the galaxy. The Babel Conference goes disastrously as Andoria, Orion Prime and Fereginar reveal a new alliance known as the Emerald Chain. While this group promises trade and defense treaties, it strips away all the positive aspects of the Federation, effectively acting as a gangster syndicate with no agreed rule of law.
Kirk’s ally Captain Sato brands the Emerald Chain “a protection racket”, and it’s hard to argue against his assessment. The Emerald Chain is the ultimate expression of the galaxy’s cynicism, effectively acting as a dark opposite of the Federation.
While the Federation isn’t finished quite yet, the Babel Conference is seemingly the last chance for Sato and Captain Kirk to make a difference, righting the universe and bringing back Star Trek‘s fundamental sense of optimism and cooperation.
Star Trek: The Last Starship #5 is available now from IDW Publishing.
- Created by
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Gene Roddenberry
- First Episode Air Date
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September 8, 1966
- Cast
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William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Deforest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Wil Wheaton, Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, Cirroc Lofton, Armin Shimerman, Colm Meaney, Terry Farrell, Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Jeri Ryan, Robert Duncan McNeill, Robert Picardo, Ethan Phillips, Garrett Wang, Jolene Blalock, Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Scott Bakula, Linda Park, John Billingsley, Anthony Montgomery, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anton Yelchin, Idris Elba, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mary Wiseman, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Wilson Cruz, Oyin Oladejo, Emily Coutts, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Rebecca Romijn, Michelle Yeoh
- TV Show(s)
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Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Short Treks, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek Lower Decks, Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy