[Gene] Roddenberry created a universe that was utopian in his ideals.

And to fight for it and get it, then you have to fight to keep it.

They would see [the Federation] destroyed to fit their moral relativism, Kazinsky argued.

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Then Section 31 is a crucial part of that story, and I think we explore that.

Lets believe in that again, Omari Hardwick, who playsSection 31s team leader Alok, added.

I believe we really pushed that envelope in ways thatStar Trekhasnt prior.

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Thats something to think about [right now].

Section 31plays in a really unique time, to Kaceys point, Hardwick interjected.

I think this movie really pushes that narrative again, in a pretty cool way.

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How isSection 31doing that?

Star Trek: Section 31begins streaming on Paramount+ on January 24.

Additional reporting by Cheryl Eddy.

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