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In [[2366]], the Irish Unification was noted by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] as one of the numerous examples in history where terrorism was successfully used to bring about political change. Other examples he listed were the independence of [[Mexico]] from [[Spain]], and the [[Kenzie Rebellion]]. ({{TNG|The High Ground}}) |
In [[2366]], the Irish Unification was noted by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Data]] as one of the numerous examples in history where terrorism was successfully used to bring about political change. Other examples he listed were the independence of [[Mexico]] from [[Spain]], and the [[Kenzie Rebellion]]. ({{TNG|The High Ground}}) |
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+ | {{bginfo|Due to political sensitivity, as Ireland was still in the midst of {{w|the Troubles}} when "The High Ground" aired, the reference to Irish unification and terrorism in the episode resulted in its removal from first-run in the United Kingdom. To date, some syndicating networks will not air the episode, and it was only in 2007 (fifteen years after its first run, nine years after the conflict ended in a {{w|Belfast Agreement|peaceful manner}}) that it was broadcast on [[BBC]].[http://www.trektoday.com/news/230407_02.shtml] |
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| + | It was never stated in dialogue exactly which belligerents were involved in the conflict: Data simply mentioned it in a list of "armed rebellions" in which terrorism was used as a political tool. It isn't clear if the Republic of Ireland itself ever actively entered into the conflict - or for that matter if the "Republic of Ireland" still existed, or reformed into a different political structure by the 21st century (as some other national governments did). The exact nature of the conflict is also unclear, as while Data mentions that acts of "terrorism" were employed during it, he puts it in a list alongside the Mexican War of Independence, so it is unclear if battles between standing armies were involved. The general indication from Star Trek writers who commented on the line being cut is that when the episode it was mentioned aired in 1990, at the height of the Troubles, they didn't foresee tensions in Northern Ireland ending within forty years, much less only one decade. Thus the unspoken implication was that the Irish Unification of 2024 was loosely a continuation of tensions which had been occurring in Northern Ireland throughout the twentieth century, as opposed to an entirely unrelated conflict.}} |
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Revision as of 17:48, 16 August 2013
The Irish Unification of 2024 was an event in Earth history taking place in Ireland. It resulted in the creation of a single unified nation-state controlling the entire geographical island of Ireland, which up until that time had been divided between the nation-state of the Republic of Ireland (presumably) in the south, and territory in the north which was part of the United Kingdom. This unification came about due to the use of terrorism rather than peaceful acts to bring about political change.
In 2366, the Irish Unification was noted by Lieutenant Commander Data as one of the numerous examples in history where terrorism was successfully used to bring about political change. Other examples he listed were the independence of Mexico from Spain, and the Kenzie Rebellion. (TNG: "The High Ground")
Due to political sensitivity, as Ireland was still in the midst of the Troubles when "The High Ground" aired, the reference to Irish unification and terrorism in the episode resulted in its removal from first-run in the United Kingdom. To date, some syndicating networks will not air the episode, and it was only in 2007 (fifteen years after its first run, nine years after the conflict ended in a peaceful manner) that it was broadcast on BBC.[1]
It was never stated in dialogue exactly which belligerents were involved in the conflict: Data simply mentioned it in a list of "armed rebellions" in which terrorism was used as a political tool. It isn't clear if the Republic of Ireland itself ever actively entered into the conflict - or for that matter if the "Republic of Ireland" still existed, or reformed into a different political structure by the 21st century (as some other national governments did). The exact nature of the conflict is also unclear, as while Data mentions that acts of "terrorism" were employed during it, he puts it in a list alongside the Mexican War of Independence, so it is unclear if battles between standing armies were involved. The general indication from Star Trek writers who commented on the line being cut is that when the episode it was mentioned aired in 1990, at the height of the Troubles, they didn't foresee tensions in Northern Ireland ending within forty years, much less only one decade. Thus the unspoken implication was that the Irish Unification of 2024 was loosely a continuation of tensions which had been occurring in Northern Ireland throughout the twentieth century, as opposed to an entirely unrelated conflict.