This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers.

At the end of theStar Trek: Discoveryseason five premiere Red Directive, Dr. Kovich finally levels withCaptain Burnham.

The mission involvesthe Progenitors, the source of all humanoid life in the universe.

Star Trek: Discovery, episode 1, season 5, streaming on Paramount+, 2023.

A few thousand years ago, wed have found them gods, says Kovich.

Romulans, Klingons, and Bajorans the difference between them is minor.

More out there races, such as the Medusans, are few and far between.

Dr. Vellek, one of the greatest scientists of his day, according to Kovich.

Why is it so important?

The journal contains the location of the machinery that the Progenitors used to create life.

Genesis could create life but also be used as a weapon.

Rather, the Progenitor machine serves as a referendum onDiscoveryin its final season.

Well, Captain, Kovich tells Burnham.

The greatest treasure in the known galaxy is out there.

What are you waiting for?

And frankly, we cannot wait to see howDiscoverypulls it off.

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