Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country story

movie: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) · 1991-12-06

After the destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis leads the Klingon Empire to pursue peace with their long-time adversary the Federation, the crew of the USS Enterprise must race against unseen conspirators with a militaristic agenda. It is the sixth feature film based on Star Trek, and a sequel to the 1966–1969 Star Trek television series. Taking place after the events of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, it is the last film featuring the entire cast of the original series.

22 total · 7 major · 15 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
ethnic hatred major Kirk hated Klingons because, among other things, they killed his son David.
international politics major The destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis led the Klingon Empire to pursue peace with their long-time adversary the Federation.
interstellar space travel major Travel among the stars is a fundamental reality in the Star Trek universe.
peace process major The destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis led the Klingon Empire to pursue peace with their long-time adversary the Federation.
reconciliation between two peoples major The destruction of the Klingon moon Praxis led the Klingon Empire to pursue peace with their long-time adversary the Federation.
speculative spaceship major The story is largely set aboard star ships.
technological risk to civilization major The Klingons were left with 50 years to live on their home world in the wake of a massive industrial explosion on their moon Praxus.
anti-gravity technology minor A direct torpedo hit threw out the artificial gravity aboard Gorkon's Klingon Bird of Prey.
betrayal minor Valeris betrayed Kirk, Spock, and the Federation by conspiring with a Klingon faction to sabotage the peace process.
father and daughter minor Chancellor Gorkon and Azetbur.