Star Trek: Of Gods and Men

Star Trek: Of Gods and Men

Year: 2007

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

In 2306, thirteen years after Captain James T. Kirk vanished into the Nexus while rescuing the USS Enterprise‑B crew, the original Enterprise veterans have gone their separate ways. Captains Nyota Uhura, Pavel Chekov and John Harriman reunite for a dedication to Kirk’s ship, but a distress call from a mysterious planet forces them onto a life‑changing mission.

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1

Mysterious outpost arrival and destruction

In 2305, a shadowy man arrives at a rundown Starfleet outpost and demands Captain Kirk’s location. He proclaims he didn't wait 40 years to be cheated and overloads the outpost's systems, destroying it in a burst of unstable energy.

2305 Rundown outpost
2

Dedication of the new Enterprise NCC-1701-M

Meanwhile, a ceremony celebrates the dedication of the new Enterprise, NCC-1701-M. Uhura attends the ceremony and reconnects with Captains Chekov and Harriman, setting up the mission to the Guardian.

2305 Ceremony aboard Enterprise-NCC-1701-M
3

Away team to the Guardian planet

Responding to a distress call, Uhura, Chekov, and Harriman beam down to the Guardian of Forever’s planet surface. They encounter the mysterious man from the outpost, Charlie Evans, who reveals himself and his motive to erase Kirk from history.

2305 Guardian of Forever planet surface
4

Evans triggers timeline change

Evans uses the Guardian to alter the timeline by killing Kirk’s mother before he is born, intending to erase Kirk from history. The change cascades across the galaxy, creating a militarized order governed by Curate Prime.

2305 Guardian planet vicinity
5

The Galactic Order rises; Harriman commands the Conqueror

In the altered timeline, the galaxy is ruled by the Galactic Order, led by Curate Prime. Harriman commands the Conqueror, an Enterprise analogue, captures Chekov and Ragnar, and heads toward Vulcan.

2305 Space near Vulcan
6

Vulcan evacuation and Omega device

Vulcan evacuates as Harriman unleashes an Omega device, destroying the planet. Uhura and Tuvok are captured, and the Conqueror continues toward its key objectives.

2305 Vulcan
7

Uhura and allies plan a ship retake

Uhura, aided by Tuvok, regains memories of the original timeline and convinces Kittrick and Ragnar to help retake the Conqueror. They plot a counterattack to reclaim the ship and restore the timeline.

2305 Conqueror brig
8

Curate Prime revealed as Gary Mitchell

The dilemma deepens as Uhura and allies confront Curate Prime, who is revealed to be Gary Mitchell—a god-like being who used his powers to take control of the Federation in the altered timeline.

2305 Conqueror/Bridge area
9

Charlie Evans protects Uhura

As Kittrick's forces clash with the Conqueror, Charlie Evans returns to protect Uhura, leveraging his Thasian-granted powers to battle Mitchell. Mitchell tortures Uhura while trying to locate Kirk.

2305 Surface of Guardian / Conqueror vicinity
10

Omega device threat and countermeasures

Mitchell triggers an Omega device that could destroy both the Conqueror and the planet. The heroes scramble to prevent the cataclysm while securing a path back to the Guardian to restore the timeline.

2305 Conqueror flagship
11

The saucer separation and the final strike

Chekov and Harriman hijack control of the Conqueror and execute a plan to ram Mitchell’s flagship with the Conqueror’s saucer. The resulting collision destroys Mitchell’s ship and cripples the enemy fleet.

2305 Space near Guardian
12

Evans returns to the past; timeline restored

Evans travels back through the Guardian to the moment he first arrived at the outpost, meeting his future self who shoots him to end his interference. The timeline reverts to normal, and the landing party returns to the museum ship.

2305 Guardian of Forever
13

One year later: wedding and promotions

One year after the ordeal, Uhura marries Stonn on Vulcan, inspired by memories of the alternate timeline. Chekov is promoted to admiral, Harriman seeks a seat on the Federation Council, and Janice Rand attends the celebration with a neutered tribble.

2306 Vulcan wedding ceremony; Federation Council venue

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