Star Trek: 10 Secrets About The USS Protostar You Need To Know

7. Slight Return

USS Protostar Star Trek Prodigy
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While (SPOILER) the USS Protostar was destroyed in the finale of season one, it will be back again in season two.

The final episode, Supernova, also showed fans that the class was moving from experimental to full service with the first operational vessel being readied in San Francisco. As for what else viewers can expect from season two, there will be a reveal of the Protostar's dedication plaque as well as the motto. Viewers didn't get to see this detail in season one but they will in the coming batch of episodes although the wording is Top Secret!

Does that confirm a physical return of the USS Protostar or a series of flashbacks? We don't yet know, however the starship's past is one of the driving factors of the first season. The Diviner's plan to use it to destroy Starfleet via the Living Construct meant that not only was the Protostar the method of transport for the series but an integral part of the overall season arc.

The series itself was designed around mysteries and not just about the characters. The story of the ship became just as important, including its own secrets to reveal as the season progressed. This could then be used to introduce new viewers to many aspects of the Star Trek universe.

 
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