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Episode Discussion | Star Trek: Lower Decks | 5x05 "Star Base 80?!"

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No. Episode Written By Directed By Release Date
5x05 "Star Base 80?!" May Darmon Bob Suarez 2024-11-14

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u/emmjaybeeyoukay Nov 14 '24

When they cut to external shots of SB80 I keep hearing ST4:TVH space probe screeching sounds

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u/zsmg Nov 14 '24

I'm pretty sure the first external shot of SB80 we see had a musical cue from Wrath of Khan. I'm guessing the other external shots had musical cues from other Trek films/series?

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u/kadosho Nov 14 '24

I was wondering the same thing. On purpose? Easter egg? Both? We need to know

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u/emmjaybeeyoukay Nov 14 '24

Looking at the opening credits "battle scenes".

S1 - Romulans vs Borg

S2 - Romulans vs Borg vs Pakled (I think those purple ships yes?)

S3 - the above plus Klingon Birds of Prey and the Crystalline Entity

S4 - the above plus the Voyage Home Probe ship. (with audio effects)

S5 - the green hand from Who Mourns for Adonais? plus a Tholian Web

So the Voyage Home Probe Ship wasn't unique to Series 5.
Annoying.

Is Starbase 80 secretly a Farpoint Station Alien ?