WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Section 31.
Star Trek: Section 31should get a sequel that tells more of Lt. Rachel Garrett’s (Kacey Rohl) story. Rachel Garrett is one of the best things aboutSection 31,and if the film gets a sequel, it should absolutely include more of her.Section 31followsMichelle Yeoh’s Emperor Philippa Georgiouas she joins a group of Section 31 agents to prevent a devastating weapon from being unleashed on the United Federation of Planets. Lt. Garrett joins the mission as the team’s Starfleet representative, with a mandate to ensure that"no one commits murder."
Rachel Garrett (Tricia O’Neil)made herStar Trekdebut inStar Trek: The Next Generationseason 3, episode 15, “Yesterday’s Enterprise,” as the Captain of the doomed USS Enterprise-C. Despite this being the character’s only appearance, her status as an Enterprise captain combined with a compelling performance from Tricia O’Neil ensured that Rachel Garrett remained a prominent figure inStar Treklore.Kacey Rohl brings vibrant new life to the character inStar Trek: Section 31,making her easy to root for despite the questionable morality of the rest of her team.
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Kacey Rohl’s Lt. Garrett Steals The Show In Section 31
After being sent back in time inStar Trek: Discoveryseason 3, Emperor Georgiou found herself in the early 24th century ofStar Trek’s"lost era,“where she became the owner of a nightclub outside of Federation space.This nightclub is where viewers get their first look at Lt. Rachel Garrett,who is there with a Section 31 team to track down Emperor Georgiou. Led by Omari Hardwick’s Alok, the Section 31 team is comprised of an eclectic group of agents who do not do things by the book.
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Lt. Garrett does not always approve of her teammates' methods, but she understands the importance of their mission. Garrett genuinely believes in the ideals of Starfleet and the Federation, and while she’s a"top-tier science officer"now, she has aspirations to become a captain someday. While she initially appears somewhat uptight, Garrett later shows thatshe actually excels in the chaos.The ending ofStar Trek: Section 31leaves the door open for a sequel, as Garrett receives a promotion and remains as Starfleet’s voice among the ragtag Section 31 crew.
Rachel Garrett’s Star Trek Story Is Begging To Be Told By Section 31
There Is So Much More To Rachel Garrett’s Story
AlthoughStar Trek: Section 31follows aSection 31 black ops team, the film does not actually reveal much about the organization itself.Section 31leans into sci-fi action andLt. Garrett stands out as the most recognizablyStar Trekcharacter in the film.ASection 31sequel should lean into this and reveal more about Garrett’s Starfleet career, as well as life in the Federation of the early 24th century. Garrett’s presence among the black ops team raises many questions that are begging to be answered in a potential sequel.
Rachell Garrett already has the makings of a great captain.
In her scenes inSection 31,Kacey Rohl proves she would be more than capable of leading a film or television show as Rachel Garrett. With her love of Starfleet and quick out-of-the-box thinking, Rachell Garrett already has the makings of a great captain. It’s not difficult to imagine Rachel as the Captain of the Enterprise, and it would be fascinating to see how she gets there. It remains to be seen whetherStar Trek: Section 31will get a sequel, but, either way, the franchise should absolutely find a way to tell more of Rachel Garrett’s story.
