Star Trek Confirms the Harsh Reality of Seven of Nine's Life After Starfleet

Summary Seven of Nine faces continued bigotry and obstacles in “Lady Luck,” showcasing ongoing struggles post-Voyager return.

“Lady Luck” highlights Seven’s resilience against discrimination stemming from her previous Borg status.

Despite serving with distinction, Seven of Nine still confronts anti-Borg sentiments, even in her new role in Starfleet.

Warning: contains spoilers for "Lady Luck," appearing in Star Trek Celebrations: Pride!

Seven of Nine’s return to the Alpha Quadrant was not as hopeful as one would have hoped, as Star Trek has confirmed the harsh reality of her life afterward. When fans were reintroduced to Seven during Star Trek: Picard’s first season, she had adjusted–somewhat, to her new life. Yet, as seen in the story “Lady Luck” in Star Trek Celebrations: Pride, she must still deal with bigots.

“Lady Luck,” appearing in Star Trek Celebrations: Pride, by Vita Ayala and Liana Kangas, follows Seven of Nine and Raffii as they attend Raifi’s Starfleet class reunion. Raffii is the butt of jokes among her classmates, who tease her for being so quiet during her time at Starfleet. Seven is having it even worse, as she must constantly deal, not only with mansplaining, but rampant bigotry.

Several of Raffi’s classmates bring up Seven’s former Borg status, which greatly irritates her.

One Starfleet officer brings up Seven’s failed application to Starfleet Academy, which nearly starts a fight.

Seven of Nine's Character Arc Was One of Star Trek's Most Rewarding

However, Her Life After Returning to the Alpha Quadrant Was Anything But Good

Seven of Nine’s journey to rediscover the humanity that was stolen from her as a child was the basis for one of the most compelling character arcs in the Star Trek franchise. Seven was born human, but was captured by the Borg along with her family. After being severed from the Collective, Seven not only has to rediscover what has been lost, but deal with the guilt of her actions as a Borg. Seven served with distinction, but as seen in Star Trek: Picard’s first season, she did not have an easy time upon returning to the Alpha Quadrant.

Seven of Nine attempted to make a life for herself after Voyager, but thanks to her status as a former Borg drone, many doors were shut in her face. She applied to Starfleet Academy, but was rejected. Seven later fell in with the Fenris Rangers, a group of vigilantes patrolling unprotected sectors of space. By the time Picard’s final season rolled around, Seven had joined Starfleet, serving on the USS Titan under Captain Shaw. At first, Shaw was uncertain of Seven, and even dead named her. He eventually came around, but it was a reminder of what Seven deals with.

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Decades Later, Seven of Nine Must Still Deal With Anti-Borg Sentiments

Seven of Nine Must Work Harder to Be Taken Seriously

Now, “Lady Luck” further reinforces the bigotry that Seven of Nine still deals with, even 20 years after Voyager’s return.

Now, “Lady Luck” further reinforces the bigotry that Seven of Nine still deals with, even 20 years after Voyager’s return. It is totally understandable the apprehension many would feel around her, as the Borg are the most feared race in the Star Trek franchise. The Borg force other races to join them, stripping them of their individuality. Yet Seven has been free of the Borg for decades at this point. Her actions since returning to the Alpha Quadrant point to a legacy of caring and helping people, but she must still deal with bigotry from those around her.

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