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Thanks toStar Trek : Prodigy , the Medusans have become one ofStar Trek ’s most interesting and unequaled alien mintage . Due to the special nature of make - up and prosthetics ( and the lack of CGI ) in the sixties , most of the aliens onStar Trek : The Original Serieseither resembled humans or could take on a humanoid appearance . IfTOSaliens were n’t played by human doer in make - up , then they were often vim beings who presented as float blob of light . The Medusans more closely fit into the latter family , but their appearance is so brawny that most humanoids will go mad just looking at a Medusan .

With their powerful telepathic ability , Medusans could read the minds of those around them and communicate with other telepaths . medusoid had no forcible body , and they key as genderless , often dwell together in a hive mind . Some telepathic mintage , like Vulcans , could look upon a Medusan while break limited protective eyewear , but for most species , even consider a reflection of a Medusan could induce catatonia . The Medusans had higher-ranking navigational abilities and send out ship to explore the far compass of the beetleweed , traveling as far as the Delta Quadrant .

Most Star Trek unknown appear human , for obvious understanding , but the franchise has still introduced some truly alien lifeforms over the years .

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Medusans Were Introduced On Star Trek: The Original Series

A Medusan named Kollos appeared inStar Trek: The Original Seriesseason 3, episode 5, “Is There In Truth No Beauty?.”

The first Medusan , Ambassador Kollos , appears inStar Trek : The Original Seriesseason 3 , instalment 5 , " Is There In Truth No Beauty ? . " When the USS Enterprise ship Kollos back to his homeworld , the Medusan travels in a special container and is keep company by a human engineer , Larry Marvick ( David Frankham ) , and a human telepath , Dr. Miranda Jones ( Diana Muldaur).Jones ' blindness allows her to look at Kollos , and her goal is to attempt a nous link with the Medusanto learn more about their species ' unique ability . Marvick has developed feelings for Dr. Jones , and he attacks Kollos out of jealousy .

The Vulcan philosophy of " Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations " is introduced in this episode , partially as a way to sell replicas of the dependent Benjamin Spock wear .

drive disturbed by the sight of Kollos , Marvin then takes ascendency of the Starship Enterprise ’s engine , taking the ship far outside the known galaxy . To navigate back dwelling , Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) mind - meld with Kollos so they can fly the Enterprise together . Spock inadvertently views Kollos without a protective vizor and temporarily goes mad . Dr. Jones is able-bodied to telepathically restore Spock ’s head before she departs with Kollos , having achieved a judgement link with the mysterious Medusan . Kollos may be at the centerfield of " Is There In Truth No Beauty ? , " but theStar Trekepisode reveals little about the Medusans or their finish .

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Star Trek: Prodigy’s Zero Is A Noncorporal Medusan

Zero has become one of Prodigy’s most compelling characters.

Star Trek : Prodigyputs a Medusan character front and nerve center , making Zero ( Angus Imrie ) one of the show ’s main cast penis . While imprisoned by theDiviner ( John Noble)in the Tars Lamora prison dependency , Zero was used as a way to brainwash captive . finally , Zero managed to break loose and build a jury-rigged containment lawsuit out of excess parts they find lying around . Now a fugitive , Zero helped fellow prisoner Dal R’El ( Brett Gray ) relief valve on the abandoned USS Protostar . Zero then became an built-in fellow member of the Protostar gang , finally revealing themselves to the Diviner and driving him crazy .

Zero is the first Medusan with a real personality , and they eventually become close friends with their fellow Protostar crew members . InStar Trek : Prodigyseason 2 , Zero not only catch a newly upgrade wooing , but also gets to temporarily experience life as a corporeal life configuration thanks to a unique major planet . Zero even begins to develop feel for a young Vulcan named Maj’el ( Michaela Dietz ) , the newest member of theProdigycrew . ThroughoutStar Trek : Prodigy’stwo seasons , Zero has become one of the show ’s most unequalled and fascinating role , and they have introduced a whole fresh side toStar Trek’sMedusans .

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rig in the 23rd century , this iconic science fabrication serial stick with the spaceship USS Enterprise and its crew as they embark on explorative missions across the galax . The serial examines themes of diplomacy , ethics , and the unknown , often highlight diverse refinement and futurist engineering .

Star Trek : Prodigy is the first TV series in the Star Trek franchise commercialise toward children , and one of the few animated series in the franchise . The story follows a group of immature alien who witness a steal Starfleet ship and use it to elude from the Tars Lamora prison colony where they are all held captive . Working together with the help of a holographical Captain Kathryn Janeway ( Kate Mulgrew ) , the novel crowd of the USS Protostar must encounter their way back to the Alpha Quadrant to discourage the Federation of the deadly terror that is pursuing them .

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Set in the 23rd century, this iconic science fiction series follows the starship USS Enterprise and its crew as they embark on exploratory missions across the galaxy. The series examines themes of diplomacy, ethics, and the unknown, often highlighting diverse cultures and futuristic technologies.

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Star Trek: Prodigy is the first TV series in the Star Trek franchise marketed toward children, and one of the few animated series in the franchise. The story follows a group of young aliens who find a stolen Starfleet ship and use it to escape from the Tars Lamora prison colony where they are all held captive. Working together with the help of a holographic Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the new crew of the USS Protostar must find their way back to the Alpha Quadrant to warn the Federation of the deadly threat that is pursuing them.

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