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jlf1961 -> Good question (4/9/2014 6:54:16 PM)
After watching Space Seed, the episode where Kirk marooned Khan and his followers, I noticed that Chekov was not in the episode. This brings up a problem with the Wrath of Khan. How did Chekov know of the Botany Bay and Khan, and how did Khan recognize Chekov?

RottenJohnny -> RE: Good question (4/9/2014 7:14:38 PM)
Well, considering how many times Kirk violated the Time Travel Prime Directive, I imagine they must have met each other at least once.

BamaD -> RE: Good question (4/9/2014 7:46:34 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: jlf1961 After watching Space Seed, the episode where Kirk marooned Khan and his followers, I noticed that Chekov was not in the episode. This brings up a problem with the Wrath of Khan. How did Chekov know of the Botany Bay and Khan, and how did Khan recognize Chekov? The problem with writers who don't do research. In Final Frontier they forgot that Kirk had a brother. And I think Shatner was the writer.

Toysinbabeland -> RE: Good question (4/9/2014 9:08:08 PM)
Didn't khan study up in the ship's computer data base? He was a "super human genetic experiment" highly intelligent, he could have studied the crew. As far as chekov, wouldn't he have been on board in the crew and aware of this although not featured in the episode? George Takeii wasn't in that episode either btw.

Zonie63 -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 8:02:48 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: jlf1961 After watching Space Seed, the episode where Kirk marooned Khan and his followers, I noticed that Chekov was not in the episode. This brings up a problem with the Wrath of Khan. How did Chekov know of the Botany Bay and Khan, and how did Khan recognize Chekov? The In-Universe answer is that Chekov was still assigned to the Enterprise but not yet part of the Bridge crew (and thus, would not have appeared in any episodes). The popular fan joke is that Chekov kept getting space sick during the First Season and kept having to run to the bathroom. When Khan was on board, Chekov apparently was in the bathroom too long and kept Khan waiting. When Chekov finally came out, Khan was so pissed and vowed that he would never forget him.

Moonhead -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 8:44:50 AM)
It's a continuity error: there's no point trying to "explain" it.

Zonie63 -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 9:19:44 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Moonhead It's a continuity error: there's no point trying to "explain" it. In the Trekverse, there is no such thing as a "continuity error." Everything has an explanation.

Moonhead -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 12:44:03 PM)
This is why Whovians and other breeds of SF nerd tend to look down on Trekkies, you'll find. [:D]

RottenJohnny -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 5:11:33 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Moonhead This is why Whovians and other breeds of SF nerd tend to look down on Trekkies, you'll find. [:D] Ouch! I don't know a single Trekkie who isn't also a Whovian. Why the hate? Can't we all just "nerd" along?

Marc2b -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 6:21:33 PM)
quote: It's a continuity error: there's no point trying to "explain" it. But that's part of the fun!

Zonie63 -> RE: Good question (4/10/2014 7:47:23 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Moonhead This is why Whovians and other breeds of SF nerd tend to look down on Trekkies, you'll find. [:D] And Trekkers also look down on Trekkies. [;)]

Moonhead -> RE: Good question (4/11/2014 7:23:19 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: RottenJohnny quote: ORIGINAL: Moonhead This is why Whovians and other breeds of SF nerd tend to look down on Trekkies, you'll find. [:D] Ouch! I don't know a single Trekkie who isn't also a Whovian. Why the hate? Can't we all just "nerd" along? perhaps not, but I know plenty of Whovians who aren't Trekkies. Hence my point.

DesFIP -> RE: Good question (4/11/2014 9:33:15 AM)
The original Star Trek was renowned for it's shoestring budget and lack of continuity. Totally off topic though, Jeff, I know you read David Drake. But do you also read David Weber, the Honor Harrington series? I picked one up and am not sure if I want to read any more of them.

Musicmystery -> RE: Good question (4/11/2014 11:12:14 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: jlf1961 How did Chekov know of the Botany Bay and Khan The crew talk to each other?

Musicmystery -> RE: Good question (4/11/2014 11:50:21 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Zonie63 quote: ORIGINAL: Moonhead It's a continuity error: there's no point trying to "explain" it. In the Trekverse, there is no such thing as a "continuity error." Everything has an explanation. I'm sure this is Q's work.

thompsonx -> RE: Good question (4/11/2014 12:20:19 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Musicmystery I'm sure this is Q's work. Without a doubt.

MercTech -> RE: Good question (4/11/2014 12:21:59 PM)
Easy answer.... Checkov studied the Khan affair in Starfleet Academy

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