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IDW tested their Star Trek line in late 2022, therefore starting a huge, franchise-spanning narrative. Armed against the god-like entities of the galaxy, the Klingon Emperor Kahless set about Returning from exile to stop him, Sisko was assisted by Starfleet from a team drawn from all the several Star Trek films and episodes. Many of the gods are slain by Kahless, hence his acts directly affect the fabric of reality. T’Lir warned Sisko that in the wake of Kahless’ assault, space-time had been damaged.
The Organians also surfaced in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode "Observer Effect." For Sisko and Starfleet during Kahless, T'Lir has been a great advantage. Their godlike abilities not only helped them to identify other gods but also produced amazing tools able to neutralize Kahless. Among T's Lir's inventions was the Kardashev Drive, which transports the Theseus to the Pleroma. The last of the Organians, T'Lir channels survivor's remorse into ensuring Kahless is stopped, therefore restoring the universe to normal rather than wallowing in agony. T'Lir is assisting Sisko, so honoring their fellow Organians.
And all of it relates to "Errand of Mercy." Though now the god war is giving it even more relevance, a first season Star Trek episode is regarded as essential to the mythos of the franchise because of introducing the Klingons. In "Errand of Mercy," the Organians succeeded in preventing a conflict between the Federation and the Klingons—just trying to stop another. The last of the Organians is now working to save the cosmos from totally implacable collapse. “Errand of Mercy,” after 57 years, is still affecting the Star Trek franchise in fresh and intriguing ways.
Currently on sale from IDW Publishing is Star Trek #20!
Considered as a classic, the first Star Trek episode "Errand of Mercy" is still felt 57 years later. The episode introduces both the Klingons and the Organians, two races who have played a prominent role in the franchise’s god war. T'Lir, the last of the Organians, relates their beginnings in Star Trek #20 and has a clear connection to "Errand of Mercy."
Megan Levens drew Star Trek #20 while Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly wrote it. T'Lir tells the Theseus crew members they were young children living on Organia during the events recorded in "Errand of Mercy." After Kahless slaughtered the other Organians, Mister Spock's actions throughout the crisis they decided to permanently assimilate themselves as a Vulcan truly amazed them. Mister Scott supports T'Lir's narrative as they relate their life tale.
In Star Trek #20, a new form of warp drive is introduced, but ironically, it is breaking the Prime Directive in new and unexpected ways. The drive allows for instantaneous travel anywhere in the galaxy, which means that Starfleet can no longer avoid contact with alien civilizations. This is a major shift in the Star Trek universe, and it is sure to have far-reaching consequences.
The writers of Star Trek #20 have taken the time to weave in the franchise's rich history, and it is very clear that they understand the importance of the original series. The introduction of T’Lir, and their connection to “Errand of Mercy,” is a clever way to tie the god war storyline back to the franchise's roots.