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Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek#31!
Star Treksmost important character would most certainly hate how his fame is being weaponized.
Star Trek#31 was written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Davide TInto.
The issues opening pages show how this world came to be, and it involved Zefram Cochrane.
As recounted in the filmStar Trek: First Contact, this event drew the attention of the Vulcans.
The Vulcans had previously written Earth off, but Cochranes flight changed their minds.
This first contact ultimately led humanity down a better path, allowing them to join intergalactic society.
Star Trekestablished that Cochrane was highly important to galactic history, andFirst Contactdrove this point home.
Cochranes lionization was swift: he was being venerated by the mid-22nd century, as seen onEnterprise.
However,First Contactestablished that Cochrane hated his fame and reputation.
However,First Contactestablished that Cochrane hated his fame and reputation.
Commander Riker also told Cochrane about his legacy as a visionary.
Cochrane was clearly a genius, but one that was very troubled and hurting.
Lore Has Weaponized Zefram Cochrane’s Reputation
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Star Trek: Lower Deckshas also played around with Cochrane’s legacy.
In the fourth season opener, some of theCerritoscrew visited the First Contact site in Bozeman.
Humans still venerate Cochrane in Lores world, but it is on Lores terms.
Cochranes legacy in the 24th century is untouchable, and Lore has weaponized this for his own ends.
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