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In the later developments of the Star Trek timeline, synthetic life forms gain prominence. "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Star Trek: Picard" explore the societal repercussions of advanced AI and synthetic beings, setting the narrative for a backlash against them following a catastrophic event on Mars.
The Story of Picard’s Later Years
Years later, in "Star Trek: Picard," we see a disillusioned former admiral grappling with the remnants of a once-noble Federation. After resigning his commission, Picard's efforts to assist Romulans displaced by a supernova lead him to cross paths with new characters and hidden agendas rooted in the fear of synthetic beings.