Unleashing Cosmic Mayhem: 10 Ultimate Star Trek: Legacy Villains

Summary

Star Trek: Legacy could bring back the parasitic creatures from TNG season 1, creating a new and improved version of them as the main antagonists.

It would be intriguing to witness the return of the Klingons as the primary antagonists in Legacy, reigniting tensions between them and Starfleet.

The Cardassians, recognized as the formidable adversaries of the Federation in DS9, have the opportunity to re-emerge in Legacy, providing a glimpse into the advancement of their society following the Dominion War.

Following the Borg's defeat in Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard, the proposed spin-off, Star Trek: Legacy, will require a fresh formidable adversary. Throughout its extensive 60-year history, Star Trek has introduced numerous notable villains for its courageous protagonists to confront. From Captain James T. Kirk and the Klingons to Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Borg, as well as Captain Benjamin Sisko and the Dominion, each Star Trek captain has encountered recurring villainous alien species.

In the concluding moments of Star Trek: Picard season 3, Admiral Picard faced off against the Borg, who had allied with the Changelings to annihilate the Federation. While Picard, accompanied by the reassembled crew of the USS Enterprise-D, managed to neutralize the Borg/Changeling menace, the Federation still faces numerous adversaries. With Seven of Nine, now Captain of the newly commissioned USS Enterprise-G, it is highly likely that she will embark on a fresh exploration mission. The nature of her encounters remains uncertain, but here are ten potential alien antagonists who could pose challenges for her.

10 Parasites

9 The Klingons

In Star Trek: The Next Generation's first season, episode 25 titled "Conspiracy," Captain Picard and his crew make a startling discovery within Starfleet – an unsettling conspiracy. Dr. Beverly Crusher, portrayed by Gates McFadden, ultimately uncovers the presence of parasitic organisms that have taken control of numerous Starfleet officers' brain functions. The episode concludes with a foreboding suggestion that these parasites have made contact with their home planet and may potentially return to Earth. However, subsequent to this episode, they never resurface again. A potential opportunity for Star Trek: Legacy arises where an updated and enhanced iteration of these enigmatic parasites could be reintroduced. Despite the similarity to the Changeling narrative of Star Trek: Picard's third season, delving deeper into the lore of these parasitic creatures, only witnessed in season 1 of TNG, would undoubtedly be intriguing.

A continuation of the nostalgia journey initiated by Picard, Star Trek: Legacy has the potential to reintroduce the original Star Trek villains as its primary adversaries. The Klingon Empire, an unexplored territory in the 25th century, has always maintained a tense relationship with the Federation. One can easily envision a situation that reignites hostilities between the Klingons and Starfleet, presenting Captain Seven with the opportunity to confront a classic Trek adversary. Moreover, this would be an ideal chance to incorporate Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) into Legacy, serving as a mediator between the two species.

8 The Cardassians

7 Species 8472

The Cardassians, renowned as one of the main antagonists in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, emerged as a formidable adversary for the Federation. With their ruthless tendencies and deep-rooted xenophobia, they not only inflicted brutal torture upon Captain Picard in TNG's "Chain of Command," but also orchestrated a violent occupation of the planet Bajor. While the majority of Cardassians adhered to these xenophobic views, some, like Garak (Andrew J. Robinson), were able to transcend their past and establish alliances and even friendships with humans. While we have delved extensively into the Cardassians' presence in Star Trek, their progression in the 25th century remains unseen, making it fascinating to witness the evolution of their society following the culmination of the Dominion War.

Little is known about an enigmatic species hailing from the Delta Quadrant, leaving ample room for Star Trek: Legacy to shed light on their secrets. First introduced in Star Trek: Voyager, Species 8472 stands as the sole known race surpassing the Borg in superiority. Boasting immense strength and resilience against Borg assimilation and most technological advances, they call fluidic space their home dimension and regard other lifeforms as lesser beings. In their previous encounter with Voyager, Species 8472 acknowledged that the Federation posed no threat. However, considerable time has elapsed since then, opening up possibilities for the motivations behind this peculiar species' change of heart. As the future of Star Trek: Prodigy remains uncertain following its cancellation at Paramount+, Legacy presents an ideal opportunity for the resurgence of Species 8472.

6 The Breen

5 The Maquis

The Breen, who were enemies of the Federation in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Dominion War, remain largely mysterious to the Federation. They launched a direct assault on Earth by attacking Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco, a feat accomplished by very few alien species. Known as one of the most warlike species in the Alpha Quadrant, the Breen possess advanced technology and weapons, and they continue to invade planets, even as late as 2381. In the Star Trek: Lower Decks season 3, episode 9, titled "Trusted Sources," the crew of the USS Cerritos find themselves taken aback by a Breen occupation force on the planet Brekka. The appearance and culture of the Breen are still unknown beneath their suits and helmets, making Star Trek: Legacy an exciting opportunity to establish their visual representation and uncover their customs.

Despite the decimation of the Maquis by the Cardassians during the Dominion War, a significant number survived, hinting at their potential reconstruction in the 25th century. Given that numerous Maquis members ended up incarcerated in Federation prisons, any active Maquis factions in this future era might hold the Federation accountable for their troubles. These factions could potentially highlight the Frontier Day catastrophe in Picard season 3 as an illustration of the Federation's arrogance and incompetence. During her tenure on the USS Voyager, Seven of Nine collaborated with several former Maquis, an experience that, coupled with her time serving with the Fenris Rangers, might foster sympathy toward the Maquis cause. The Maquis would pose a formidable challenge for Seven as the Captain of the Enterprise-G, particularly because there are likely individuals within Starfleet who desire her failure due to her history as a Borg drone.

4 The Synthetics on Coppelius

Star Trek: Picard season 1 unveiled that in 2385, following the Federation's prohibition of synthetic life, Dr. Bruce Maddox (John Ales) and Dr. Altan Inigo Soong (Brent Spiner) relocated their cybernetic research to the planet Coppelius. There, they pioneered an exceptionally advanced iteration of organic synthetic life. A portion of the synths residing on Coppelius attempted to establish contact with the Alliance of Synthetic Life, seeking protection against the so-called organics. However, Picard successfully persuaded the synth Soji Asha (Isa Briones) to halt the transmission. Nonetheless, the potential for some synths to make another attempt always remains. The emergence of these insubordinate synths in Star Trek: Legacy would also present an opportunity to reintroduce Data (Brent Spiner) and acquaint him with his "children."

3 Q

The post-credits scene following the conclusion of Star Trek: Picard season 3 implies that John de Lancie's Q might play a role in Star Trek: Legacy if the series comes to fruition. However, it remains to be seen whether Q will be an ally or adversary to the crew of the Enterprise-G. Despite Q's possible affection for Captain Picard during TNG, he consistently posed challenges for him. Being independent of the constraints of conventional time and space, the Q appearing in Legacy could potentially be a malevolent presence. When Q informed Ensign Jack Crusher, Picard's son, that his trial had just commenced, the remark could hold various implications, given its source.

2 Q Junior

If John de Lancie's Q were to become more of an ally to Captain Seven and the Enterprise-G, then his son, Q Junior (Keegan de Lancie), would make for an entertaining antagonist. In Picard season 3, the introduction of Jack Crusher as one of Legacy's central figures provides an intriguing opportunity to parallel Q's son's journey with Picard's. In Star Trek: Voyager season 7, episode 19, "Q2," Q entrusted his son to Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) on the USS Voyager, hoping she could instill better manners and discipline in him. Similar to his father, Junior only exhibited empathy and self-sacrifice after being transformed into a human. However, following the restoration of his powers, Junior could have taken a more malevolent path, potentially placing him and his father on opposing sides of a conflict.

1 Star Trek: Legacy Should Create New Villains

To maximize the potential for an engaging narrative, Terry Matalas and his writing team should consider crafting a fresh and original storyline for Star Trek: Legacy. This can be achieved by introducing entirely new alien species into the mix. As the Star Trek saga progresses beyond Star Trek: Picard and ventures into the 25th century, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are boundless. Legacy could explore the scenario where the Enterprise-G intrudes upon the habitat of a previously unknown extraterrestrial race, or embarks on a First Contact mission with a planet that proves to be unwelcoming. By utilizing cutting-edge technology and special effects, Star Trek: Legacy has the potential to move away from the familiar humanoid adversaries and present an entirely unique experience, one that both the Federation and Star Trek enthusiasts have yet to witness.