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Published Jun 26, 2023

Superhuman: The Augments of Star Trek

We take a closer look at several genetically-enhanced characters and what makes them all so memorable.


SPOILER WARNING: Discussions for Star Trek: Strange New World Season 2's second episode, "Ad Astra per Aspera"!

Interested in the evolution of Augments? This week's episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds brings to trial Una Chin-Riley's status as an Augment. From Khan Noonien Singh to Dr. Julian Bashir to Dal R'El, there have been several genetically-enhanced characters throughout Star Trek's history, which we dive into in this clip from the most recent segment of The Ready Room.


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