Summary
Warning: contains spoilers for “Lady Luck,” appearing inStar Trek Celebrations: Pride!
Seven of Nine’s return to the Alpha Quadrant was not as hopeful as one would have hoped, asStar Trekhas confirmed the harsh reality of her life afterward. When fans were reintroduced to Seven duringStar Trek: Picard’sfirst season, she had adjusted–somewhat, to her new life. Yet,as seen in the story “Lady Luck” inStar Trek Celebrations: Pride, she must still deal with bigots.
“Lady Luck,” appearing inStar Trek Celebrations: Pride, by Vita Ayala and Liana Kangas, follows Seven of Nine and Raffii as they attend Raifi’s Starfleet class reunion. Raffii is the butt of jokes among her classmates, who tease her for being so quiet during her time at Starfleet. Seven is having it even worse, as she must constantly deal, not only with mansplaining, but rampant bigotry.
Several of Raffi’s classmates bring up Seven’s former Borg status, which greatly irritates her.
One Starfleet officer brings up Seven’s failed application to Starfleet Academy, which nearly starts a fight.
Seven of Nine’s Character Arc Was One ofStar Trek’sMost Rewarding
However, Her Life After Returning to the Alpha Quadrant Was Anything But Good
Seven of Nine’s journey to rediscover the humanity that was stolen from her as a child was the basis for one of the most compelling character arcs in theStar Trekfranchise. Seven was born human, butwas captured by the Borgalong with her family. After being severed from the Collective, Seven not only has to rediscover what has been lost, but deal with the guilt of her actions as a Borg. Seven served with distinction,but as seen inStar Trek: Picard’sfirst season, she did not have an easy time upon returning to the Alpha Quadrant.
Seven of Nine attempted to make a life for herself afterVoyager, but thanks to her status as a former Borg drone, many doors were shut in her face. She applied to Starfleet Academy, but was rejected. Seven later fell in with the Fenris Rangers, a group of vigilantes patrolling unprotected sectors of space. By the timePicard’sfinal season rolled around, Seven had joined Starfleet, serving on theUSS Titanunder Captain Shaw. At first, Shaw was uncertain of Seven, and even dead named her. He eventually came around, but it was a reminder of what Seven deals with.
Star Trek’s Original Ban on Female Starship Captains Is Even Weirder Than It Seems
Starfleet’s ban on women starship captains in Kirk’s time was odd, and now fans learn it was a very real, but unofficial, thing.
Decades Later, Seven of Nine Must Still Deal With Anti-Borg Sentiments
Seven of Nine Must Work Harder to Be Taken Seriously
Now, “Lady Luck” further reinforces the bigotry that Seven of Nine still deals with, even 20 years afterVoyager’sreturn.
Now, “Lady Luck” further reinforces the bigotry that Seven of Nine still deals with, even 20 years afterVoyager’sreturn. It is totally understandable the apprehension many would feel around her, as the Borg are the most feared race in theStar Trekfranchise. The Borg force other races to join them, stripping them of their individuality. Yet Seven has been free of the Borg for decades at this point. Her actions since returning to the Alpha Quadrant point to a legacy of caring and helping people, but she must still deal with bigotry from those around her.
