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13-21 Lost Pages from Star Trek II: SsAVIK and the Peeples Draft
06/17/2025
13-21 Lost Pages from Star Trek II: SsAVIK and the Peeples Draft
Before The Wrath of Khan became the fan-favorite sequel we know today, Star Trek II went through multiple story pitches, including one from original series contributor Samuel A. Peeples. In the summer of 1981, Peeples outlined a new character: Commander SsAVIK, a half-Vulcan, half-Romulan officer with a sharp intellect and complex heritage. This week on The Trek Files, Ben Robinson joins Larry to discuss Peeples’ early concept for SsAVIK, how it evolved into the Saavik we met on screen, and the wider creative tug-of-war between Gene Roddenberry, Harve Bennett, and Nick Meyer as the sequel took shape. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, featuring two more unused characters from Peeples’ draft! Document and additional references: - the Borg Queen Skull from Star Trek: First contact, exclusively in partnership with Factory Entertainment The Trek Files All episodes and documents: Visit the for behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise. The conversation continues on with live chats and the Roddenberry Podcasts community! !
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