9. Section 31 Returns
Well see an awful lot in this article that theres a lot in jokes present in Into Darkness that reference the original series, but the other Trek shows also get a mention. Our introduction to Benedict Cumberbatchs John Harrison/Khan is him using Noel Clarkes Federation worker to attack what is known as a Starfleet archive in London. Its later revealed that it wasn't just an archive; the target was Section 31, a secret branch of Starfleet with militaristic goals. The plot of Into Darkness crosses with various existing stories Wrath Of Khan in particular but this concept is direct from one source. The organisation featured in both Enterprise and Deep Space Nine, giving non-classically inclined Trekkie some love. There are differences between the small and large screen representations, but the general idea (an unethical, secret branch of Starfleet with a bent on armament) is the same. Whats particularly poignant about Section 31 in this alternate reality, is that its housed in the Kelvin Memorial Archive. The destruction of something in tribute of his father just adds fuel to Kirks vengeance trip.