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"Veteran Star Trek actor George Takei has publicly supported the inclusion, calling the new character "meaningful"
Of course he did..
and reflective of a long‑overdue step for the franchise. Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in the original 1960s series, noted that such representation would have been impossible during his early career."
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"Gene Roddenberry’s guiding principle of Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
Um, guys, can't find anything about Roddenberry specifically having this as a "Guiding Principal"; my research indicates it was a "Guiding Principle" of Vulcans, the arch-enemies of Klingons.
remains central to the show’s vision, one that Starfleet Academy’s creators say they are committed to honouring."
nuq 'oH jay'?!
Doubt it will play well with the pre-"Next Generation" fans.😵💫