Iconic Star Trek TNG Antagonist Resurfaces in Thrilling Lower Decks Season 4 Finale Teaser

Summary

In the Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4 finale, Lt. Beckett Mariner confronts Nicholas Locarno as he unveils his own armada, Nova Fleet. It is revealed in the episode that Mariner not only knew Locarno but was also best friends with Ensign Sito Jaxa, another member of Nova Squadron.

Creator Mike McMahan's urgent plea to fans to fulfill their "first duty" by tuning in to the season four finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks suggests the episode's significance and exhilaration.

In a captivating preview of the much-awaited finale, viewers are introduced to the master plan of none other than Nicholas Locarno (portrayed by Robert Duncan McNeill), a notorious villain from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Locarno, previously expelled from Starfleet Academy in the memorable TNG season 5 episode titled "The First Duty," reappears in the ninth episode of Lower Decks season 4. Shockingly, Lieutenant Beckett Mariner (played by Tawny Newsome) unveils her connection to Locarno, disclosing their deep friendship and his affiliation with Ensign Sito Jaxa (depicted by Shannon Fill), a fellow member of the esteemed Nova Squadron.

Unveiling his sinister nature, Locarno orchestrates numerous assaults on non-Federation vessels throughout the fourth season of Lower Decks. Eventually, he cunningly transports Mariner onto his renegade starship, known as Nova One.

IGN has shared a preview of the finale of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4. In this episode, Lt. Beckett Mariner confronts Nicholas Locarno, a disgraced ex-Starfleet Cadet, as he reveals his master plan - an armada of starships known as Nova Fleet! Watch the video preview below.

Mike McMahan, the creator of Star Trek: Lower Decks, shared IGN's post and reminded fans of their "first duty." Take a look at his post below:

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