In Star Trek: Discovery Episode 8, “The Sanctuary”, it seems that The Burn and Book are the only causes that Michael Burhamn is interested in investing in. The cause involving Book introduces viewers to an Emperor Georguistyle villain named Osyrra. Meanwhile, Emperor Georgiou is trying to hide the fear she has behind her blackouts by being her usual mean self.
Micheal, Book, Osyrra, and Rhyn
I’m conflicted on whether or not it’s believable that Admiral Charles Vance (Oded Fehr) would just allow the crew of the Discovery to pick its own missions. He mentions at the beginning of the episode that there are many star systems that are dealing with the same types of problems that Cleveland Booker’s planet is experiencing. It seems to be that if the Federation was real there would be more protocol and politics around this. But the Discovery is kind of an out place (out of time?) ship with no formal integration in Starfleet. Also I am inclined to say that allowing them to figure out their own purpose isn’t totally unbelievable.
Star Trek: Discovery airs Thursdays on CBS All Access.
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