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Captured by the Klingons, Nero and the crew of the Narada are condemned to work on the prison asteroid of Rura Penthe for the rest of their natural lives...

Nero, Number Two is the second of four comics depicting the unseen exploits and adventures of Nero that took place during the time of Star Trek. It was released in September 2009 by IDW Publishing.

Summary

After yet another victory in his gladiatorial matches against Klingon monster dogs, Nero's captors drag him back to his "hole"

On Rura Penthe, Nero grapples with a Klingon monster dog as two Klingon guards look on, betting on which of the combatants will win. It appears that Nero is losing the fight when suddenly he punches the beast in the face, ripping one of the fangs from its jaw. Jumping onto the beast's hide, Nero launches the sharp tooth into its eye, knocking it dead to the floor. The guards look on, laughing. "Never bet against a Romulan," one says, before dragging Nero back to his "hole" – a type of confinement cell. The Romulan remains determined, for he believes the fights are keeping him strong as the years go by.

A few years later, Nero is brought before Koth, the commander of Rura Penthe. He tells Nero that the Narada is still in orbit and admits that he admires Nero's silence and determination despite years of torturous conditions, but Koth also ominously assures Nero that they will break him soon enough. Nero remains unfazed, maintaining his stoic posture. He knows his ship is there; he can feel her waiting for him. The commander continues speaking, noting how Nero has made fifty-seven escape attempts, killing twenty-two guards, and that he should have been killed already. But for the first time in history, the mines of Rura Penthe have become profitable, and Koth knows credit belongs to the indefatigable Narada crew. They are worth more to him alive than dead.

In the mines, Nero's crew are working under guard. Nero continues to hack away at a piece of rock, but all he can see is Spock's face, the one who betrayed the Romulan people, the one who betrayed him.

The crew's internment continues; the days turn into months, then into years. Ten years go by, then fifteen, then twenty years have passed without change in the crew's circumstance.

Following this period of unrelenting hardship, Nero is talking to a man named Quocch in a dark passageway. He sells Nero a drug, one that can quiet his mind and allow him to see his love again. He begs her to come with him on the Narada, but she doesn't want to. "You'll be back soon enough," she says.

Star Trek Nero, he gave me hope — The drugs smuggled to Nero give him new-found inner strength, hope, and telepathic enhancements – even to his orbiting ship, the *Narada*

"Captain...?" comes Ayel's voice, Nero's first officer. He says he has found someone who can help them, a Human prisoner named Clavell. The three meet in a secluded corner. Clavell is surprised to meet "the one who does not speak," a moniker ascribed to Nero. Ayel interrupts, saying he speaks for his captain. Clavell explains that he is a stellar cartographer who was captured while taking scans of Klingon territory. He says he can help them locate when and where the black hole will open and where Spock will appear, but he surmises Nero is planning something big... and he "wants in."

While Ayel later sits in his own cell, Nero realizes something. The drugs he has been taking have done more than ease his mind; they have opened it. It appears to him that, despite the common belief that Romulans have weaker psychic abilities than their Vulcan cousins, this is no longer the case. Nero discovers he can communicate telepathically to Ayel and tells him to help the Human in any way possible. For the first time in years, Nero believes there is actually a chance for escape: he may yet be able to exact his revenge on Spock.

In orbit of Rura Penthe, the Narada remains in a quarantine field. Two Klingon engineers are on board, trying to figure out how the ship's systems work, but every time they pull one component out, it grows back, much to their bewilderment and frustration. One of the engineers is fully aware of the importance of their task; if they can uncover the vessel's secrets, they will be sent back to Qo'noS as heroes. Suddenly, a computer console comes to life. One of the engineers is excited to think that they have managed to energize the craft's internal workings, but the other realizes the activation had nothing to do with what they did. Before they can do anything else, a shock rips through the systems and electrocutes both of them.

On the surface, Clavell does not believe that Spock has arrived yet, but encounters a problem – despite his earlier claims, he cannot calculate with adequate precision when and where Spock will arrive. In fact, he is not sure that a computer exists anywhere that is capable of making that calculation. Despite this, Clavell has given Nero hope, and he predicts that he will determine this information himself. The guards interrupt their scheming, shouting "Nero! You're coming with us."

Back in orbit, the Narada is continuing to power up. Its weapon systems open fire on the field generators and then on the surface of the asteroid.

Nero is taken to a cell where a guard holds the weapon he had used to defend the Narada all those years ago. He tells Nero to take a good look, referring to the artifact as the last piece of Romulus he will ever see. Having discovered a way to make him talk, the Klingons intend to question Nero about both the weapon and papers found in his cell, the latter bearing a rendering of Spock's face. Five minutes after the questioning begins, Ayel is patiently waiting in his cell when he hears a voice. "Ayel," it says. It is Nero, standing in the doorway. "The wait is over."

As Nero and his crew escape aboard the self-guiding Narada, he wonders – hopes – his ship has found Spock

Nero has freed himself and has begun to attack the Klingon guards. He, Ayel, Clavell, and Quocch fight their way to a docked shuttlecraft, where they head for the ship, and leave Rura Penthe behind. Once aboard the Narada, Ayel reports all systems are online but the helm is locked out. There is a course already laid in, and neither he nor Nero can change it. The ship begins to move by itself. Nero gazes out through the viewscreen. "Where are you taking us?" he wonders aloud. "Have you found Spock?"

TO BE CONTINUED

Memorable quotes

Star Trek Nero, Spocks face — As Nero's monomaniacal hatred festers, even the ore he must dig seems to taunt him with the visage of Spock

"I can see his face everywhere. The one who betrayed us."

- Nero, as he stares at the ore he extracts with his bare hands

"Here's your dose. But price goes up. Getting harder to sneak this in. You pay Quocch what Quocch wants, Quocch gets you what you need."

- The shady smuggler, on supplying drugs that "open" Nero's mind to enhance his telepathy

"So. Nero. 'The one who does not speak.' ... The guards think you're a demon straight from Gre'thor."

- Clavell, commenting on Nero

"You'd better have a new stash of Tri-ox arriving for me, Quochh, or I'll throw you in solitary!"
"Why you ask me that? Are you stupid? Whole point of contraband is keep it quiet!"

- A Klingon guard and Quochh, discussing "payment"

"You did it! It's online!"
"But I didn't touch anything! It just turned on by its–"

- Two Klingons, speaking their last words while attempting to reverse-engineer the Borg-modified, regenerating Narada

Star Trek Nero Klingon shuttle — Nero and the uneasy Clavell escape in a shuttle and flee to the now-free – and very ominous-appearing – *Narada*

"Ayel. The wait is over"

- Nero, communicating telepathically to his first officer, just as he has with his soon-to-be-free ship

"How do you know that thing's not gonna fire on us?"
"She won't. She's waiting for us. She's waiting for me.'"

- Clavell and Nero, escaping to the looming Narada

Background Information

The issue sold an estimated 8,762 copies in comic specialty stores in September 2009. [1] These figures do not cover copies sold through mainstream retailers, such as bookstores (physical or online) and "big-box" stores.
This issue was available in two covers. The primary cover sold in comic and specialty shops featured an illustration of Nero by the issue's artist, David Messina. A photo cover of Simon Pegg as Montgomery Scott served as a retailer incentive cover.
The concepts that were reused here after first being created for the scenes that were deleted from the film's theatrical edit include the Narada crew's detention on Rura Penthe and the character of Quocch. Co-writer Mark Johnson explained, "When [Nero] was at Rura Penthe, David Messina is using that as his visual reference. There is an alien in those prison scenes, that has a speaking part in our mini-series and we give him a little more to do." [2] Nero's line, "The wait is over," appeared not only in one of the inspirational deleted scenes but was also used in the film's trailers and served as a promotional tagline before being used here. [3]

Star Trek Nero, Klingon dog bites Nero — The Klingon "dog" bites Nero's ear

The story suggests there is a psychic link between Nero and the Narada and reveals that the reason why Nero's right ear is shorter than the other is as a result from the fight with the Klingon "dog."
The smuggler's name is spelled as both "Quocch" and "Quochh" in the issue.

Creators

Based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry.
Writers:
- Tim Jones and Mike Johnson
- Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (story)
Artists:
- David Messina (line art, cover art)
- Giovanna Niro (color art)
- Chris Mowry (letter art)
Editor:
- Scott Dunbier
Special thanks to Risa Kessler and John Van Citters at CBS Consumer Products, David Baronoff and J.J. Abrams at Bad Robot, and Rick Sternbach for their invaluable assistance.

Characters

Main characters

Ayel: Nero's first officer
Nero: Commander of the Narada
Spock: Vulcan ambassador

Minor characters

Clavell: Rura Penthe inhabitant
Koth: a one-eyed Klingon, commander of Rura Penthe
Quocch: Rura Penthe inhabitant and contraband smuggler

References

Tri-ox: a calming drug

black hole; captain; cargo hold; PADD; disruptor; Federation; Gre'thor; Helm; Human; Klingon; Klingon monster dog; Mek'leth; mining; mining vessel; Narada; Neutral zone; Romulan; Romulus; Klingon shuttlecraft; Quarantine field; Qo'noS; Rura Penthe; Starfleet; Stellar cartographer; Telepathy; Vulcan; warp drive

External link

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 ''Captured by the Klingons, Nero and the crew of the ''Narada'' are condemned to work on the prison asteroid of Rura Penthe for the rest of their natural lives...''
-'''Nero, Number Two''' is the second of four comics depicting the unseen exploits and adventures of [[Nero]] that took place during the time of {{film|11}}. Released in {{m|September|2009}} by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]], the story was largely based upon [[deleted scene|scenes deleted]] from the movie.
+'''Nero, Number Two''' is the second of four comics depicting the unseen exploits and adventures of [[Nero]] that took place during the time of {{film|11}}. It was released in {{m|September|2009}} by [[IDW Publishing]].
 ==Summary==
-[[File:Star Trek Nero, throw him back in his hole.jpg|thumb|left|"''Throw him back in his hole''"]]
+[[File:Star Trek Nero, throw him back in his hole.jpg|thumb|left|After yet another victory in his gladiatorial matches against Klingon monster dogs, Nero's captors drag him back to his "hole"]]
-On Rura Penthe, Nero grapples with a [[Klingon]] [[Klingon monster dog|dog]] as two guards look on, betting on which of the combatants will win. It appears that Nero is losing the fight when suddenly he punches the beast in the face, ripping one of the fangs from its jaw. Jumping onto the beast's hide, Nero launches the sharp tooth into its eye, knocking it dead to the floor. The guards look on, laughing. "''Never bet against a [[Romulan]],''" one says, before dragging Nero back to his "hole" &ndash; a type of confinement cell. The Romulan remains determined, for he believes the fights are keeping him strong as the years go by.
+On Rura Penthe, Nero grapples with a [[Klingon monster dog]] as two [[Klingon]] guards look on, betting on which of the combatants will win. It appears that Nero is losing the fight when suddenly he punches the beast in the face, ripping one of the fangs from its jaw. Jumping onto the beast's hide, Nero launches the sharp tooth into its eye, knocking it dead to the floor. The guards look on, laughing. "''Never bet against a [[Romulan]],''" one says, before dragging Nero back to his "hole" &ndash; a type of confinement cell. The Romulan remains determined, for he believes the fights are keeping him strong as the years go by.
-A few years later, Nero is brought before Koth, the commander of Rura Penthe. He tells Nero that the ''[[Narada]]'' is still in [[orbit]] and admits that he admires Nero's silence and determination despite years of torturous conditions, but Koth also ominously assures Nero that they will break him soon enough. Nero remains unphased, maintaining his stoic posture. He knows his ship is there; he can ''feel'' her waiting for him. The commander continues speaking, noting how Nero has made fifty-seven escape attempts, killing twenty-two guards, and that he should have been killed already. But for the first time in history, the mines of Penthe have become profitable, and Koth knows credit belongs to the indefatigable ''Narada'' crew. They are worth more to him alive than dead.
+A few years later, Nero is brought before Koth, the commander of Rura Penthe. He tells Nero that the ''[[Narada]]'' is still in [[orbit]] and admits that he admires Nero's silence and determination despite years of torturous conditions, but Koth also ominously assures Nero that they will break him soon enough. Nero remains unfazed, maintaining his stoic posture. He knows his ship is there; he can ''feel'' her waiting for him. The commander continues speaking, noting how Nero has made fifty-seven escape attempts, killing twenty-two guards, and that he should have been killed already. But for the first time in history, the mines of Rura Penthe have become profitable, and Koth knows credit belongs to the indefatigable ''Narada'' crew. They are worth more to him alive than dead.
-In the mines, Nero's crew are working under guard. Nero continues to hack away at a piece of rock, but all he can see is [[Spock]]'s face, the one who &ndash; as Nero perceives &ndash; betrayed the Romulan people, the one who betrayed ''him''.
+In the mines, Nero's crew are working under guard. Nero continues to hack away at a piece of rock, but all he can see is [[Spock]]'s face, the one who betrayed the Romulan people, the one who betrayed ''him''.
-The crew's internment continues; the days turn into months, then into years. Ten years go by, then fifteen, then an entire ''twenty years'' expire without change in the crew's circumstance.
+The crew's internment continues; the days turn into months, then into years. Ten years go by, then fifteen, then twenty years have passed without change in the crew's circumstance.
-Following this period of unrelenting hardship, Nero is talking to a figure in a dark passageway; Quocch is his name. He sells Nero a drug, one that can quiet his mind and allow him to see ''her'' again, his love. He begs her to come with him on the ''Narada'', but she doesn't want to. "''You'll be back soon enough,''" she says.
+Following this period of unrelenting hardship, Nero is talking to a man named Quocch in a dark passageway. He sells Nero a drug, one that can quiet his mind and allow him to see his love again. He begs her to come with him on the ''Narada'', but she doesn't want to. "''You'll be back soon enough,''" she says.
-[[File:Star Trek Nero, he gave me hope.jpg|thumb|left|"''He gave me hope''"]]
-"''Captain...?''" comes a voice. It is [[Ayel]], Nero's [[first officer]]. He says he has found someone who can help them, a [[Human]] fellow-prisoner named Clavell. The three meet in a secluded corner. Clavell is surprised to meet "the one who does not speak," a moniker ascribed to Nero that Clavell quotes. Ayel interrupts, saying ''he'' speaks for his captain. Clavell explains that he is a stellar cartographer who was captured while taking scans of Klingon territory. He says he can help them locate when and where the black hole will open and where ''Spock'' will appear, but he surmises Nero is planning something big... and he "wants in."
+[[File:Star Trek Nero, he gave me hope.jpg|thumb|left|The drugs smuggled to Nero give him new-found inner strength, hope, and telepathic enhancements &ndash; even to his orbiting ship, the ''Narada'']]
-While Ayel later sits in his own cell, Nero realizes something. The drugs he have been taking have done more than ease his mind; they have opened it. It appears to him that, despite the common belief that Romulans have weaker psychic abilities than their [[Vulcan]] cousins, this is no longer the case. Nero discovers he can communicate telepathically to Ayel and tells him to help the Human in any way possible. For the first time in years, Nero believes there is actually a chance for escape: ''he may yet'' be able to exact his revenge on Spock.
+"''Captain...?''" comes [[Ayel]]'s voice, Nero's [[first officer]]. He says he has found someone who can help them, a [[Human]] prisoner named Clavell. The three meet in a secluded corner. Clavell is surprised to meet "''the one who does not speak,''" a moniker ascribed to Nero. Ayel interrupts, saying ''he'' speaks for his captain. Clavell explains that he is a stellar cartographer who was captured while taking scans of Klingon territory. He says he can help them locate when and where the black hole will open and where Spock will appear, but he surmises Nero is planning something big... and he "wants in."
+While Ayel later sits in his own cell, Nero realizes something. The drugs he has been taking have done more than ease his mind; they have opened it. It appears to him that, despite the common belief that Romulans have weaker psychic abilities than their [[Vulcan]] cousins, this is no longer the case. Nero discovers he can communicate telepathically to Ayel and tells him to help the Human in any way possible. For the first time in years, Nero believes there is actually a chance for escape: he may yet be able to exact his revenge on Spock.
-In orbit of Rura Penthe, the ''Narada'' remains in a [[quarantine field]]. Two Klingon [[engineer]]s are onboard, trying to figure out how the ship's systems work, but every time they pull one component out, it grows back, much to their bewilderment and frustration. One of the engineers is fully aware of the importance of their task; if they can uncover the vessel's secrets, they will be sent back to [[Qo'nos]] as heroes. Suddenly, a computer console comes to life. The less adroit Klingon is excited to think that they have managed to energize the craft's internal workings, but the other realizes the activation had nothing to do with what ''they'' did. Before they can do anything else, a shock rips through the systems and fatally electrocutes both of them.
+In orbit of Rura Penthe, the ''Narada'' remains in a [[quarantine field]]. Two Klingon [[engineer]]s are on board, trying to figure out how the ship's systems work, but every time they pull one component out, it grows back, much to their bewilderment and frustration. One of the engineers is fully aware of the importance of their task; if they can uncover the vessel's secrets, they will be sent back to [[Qo'noS]] as heroes. Suddenly, a computer console comes to life. One of the engineers is excited to think that they have managed to energize the craft's internal workings, but the other realizes the activation had nothing to do with what they did. Before they can do anything else, a shock rips through the systems and electrocutes both of them.
-On the surface, Clavell believes that Spock has not arrived yet, but he encounters a problem. Despite his earlier claims, he cannot calculate &ndash; with adequate precision, using only the basic tools at his disposal &ndash; when and where Spock will arrive. In fact, he is not sure that a computer exists ''anywhere'' that is capable of making that calculation. But Nero silently predicts that he himself will determine this information, for Clavell has given him hope. The guards then interrupt their scheming. "''Nero!''" they shout. "''You're coming with us.''"
+On the surface, Clavell does not believe that Spock has arrived yet, but encounters a problem &ndash; despite his earlier claims, he cannot calculate with adequate precision when and where Spock will arrive. In fact, he is not sure that a computer exists ''anywhere'' that is capable of making that calculation. Despite this, Clavell has given Nero hope, and he predicts that he will determine this information himself. The guards interrupt their scheming, shouting "''Nero!  You're coming with us.''"
 Back in orbit, the ''Narada'' is continuing to power up. Its weapon systems open fire on the field generators and then on the surface of the asteroid.
-Nero is taken to a cell where a guard holds the weapon he had used to defend the ''Narada'' all those years ago. He tells Nero to take a good look, referring to the artifact as the last piece of [[Romulus]] he will ever see. Having discovered a way to make him talk, the Klingons intend to question Nero about both the weapon and papers found in his cell, the latter bearing a rendering of Spock's face. Five minutes after the questioning begins, Ayel is patiently waiting in his cell when he hears a voice. "''Ayel,''" it says. It is Nero, speaking aloud. "''The wait is over.''"
+Nero is taken to a cell where a guard holds the weapon he had used to defend the ''Narada'' all those years ago. He tells Nero to take a good look, referring to the artifact as the last piece of [[Romulus]] he will ever see. Having discovered a way to make him talk, the Klingons intend to question Nero about both the weapon and papers found in his cell, the latter bearing a rendering of Spock's face. Five minutes after the questioning begins, Ayel is patiently waiting in his cell when he hears a voice. "''Ayel,''" it says. It is Nero, standing in the doorway. "''The wait is over.''"
-[[File:Star Trek Nero, where are you taking us.jpg|thumb|left|"''Where are you taking us?''"]]
+[[File:Star Trek Nero, where are you taking us.jpg|thumb|left|As Nero and his crew escape aboard the self-guiding ''Narada'', he wonders &ndash; hopes &ndash; his ship has found Spock]]
-By now, Nero has freed himself and has begun to attack the Klingon guards. He, Ayel, Clavell, and Quocch fight their way to a docked [[shuttlecraft]], where they head for the ship, ''finally'' leaving Rura Penthe behind. Once aboard the ''Narada'', Ayel reports all systems are online but the helm is locked out. There is a course already laid in, and neither he nor Nero can change it. The ship begins to move by itself. Nero gazes out through the viewscreen. "''Where are you taking us?''" he wonders aloud. "''Have you found Spock?''"
+Nero has freed himself and has begun to attack the Klingon guards. He, Ayel, Clavell, and Quocch fight their way to a docked [[shuttlecraft]], where they head for the ship, and leave Rura Penthe behind. Once aboard the ''Narada'', Ayel reports all systems are online but the helm is locked out. There is a course already laid in, and neither he nor Nero can change it. The ship begins to move by itself. Nero gazes out through the viewscreen. "''Where are you taking us?''" he wonders aloud. "''Have you found Spock?''"
 [[Nero, Number Three|'''TO BE CONTINUED''']]
+{{clear}}
 ==Memorable quotes==
-[[File:Star Trek Nero, Spocks face.jpg|thumb|"''I can see his face everywhere''"]]
+[[File:Star Trek Nero, Spocks face.jpg|thumb|As Nero's monomaniacal hatred festers, even the ore he must dig seems to taunt him with the visage of Spock]]
 "''I can see his face everywhere. The one who betrayed us.''"
-: - '''Nero''', in the Klingon mines
+: - '''Nero''', as he stares at the ore he extracts with his bare hands
 "''Here's your dose. But price goes up. Getting harder to sneak this in. You pay Quocch what Quocch wants, Quocch gets you what you need."
+: - The '''shady smuggler''', on supplying drugs that "open" Nero's mind to enhance his telepathy
-: - '''Quocch''', the smuggler, to Nero
-"''So. Nero. 'The one who does not speak.' You're something of a legend around here. The guards think you're a demon straight from Gre'thor.''"
+"''So. Nero. 'The one who does not speak.' ... The guards think you're a demon straight from Gre'thor.''"
-: - '''Clavell''', to Nero
+: - '''Clavell''', commenting on Nero
-"''You'd better have a new stash of Tri-ox arriving for me, Quochh, or I'll throw you in solitary!'"<br />
+"''You'd better have a new stash of Tri-ox arriving for me, Quochh, or I'll throw you in solitary!''"<br />
-"''Why you ask me that? Are you stupid? Whole ''point'' of contraband is keep it ''quiet!''
+"''Why you ask me that? Are you stupid? Whole ''point'' of contraband is keep it ''quiet''!''"
-: - '''Klingon guard''' and '''Quochh'''
+: - A '''Klingon guard''' and '''Quochh''', discussing "payment"
 "''You did it! It's online!''"<br />
 "''But I didn't touch anything! It just turned on by its&ndash;''"
+: - Two '''Klingons''', speaking their last words while attempting to reverse-engineer the Borg-modified, [[regeneration|regenerating]] ''Narada''
-: - '''Klingon engineers''', just before being electrocuted on the ''Narada''
+[[File:Star Trek Nero Klingon shuttle.jpg|thumb|Nero and the uneasy Clavell escape in a shuttle and flee to the now-free &ndash; and very ominous-appearing &ndash; ''Narada'']]
 "''Ayel. The wait is over''"
-: - '''Nero''', telepathically to Ayel
+: - '''Nero''', communicating telepathically to his first officer, just as he has with his soon-to-be-free ship
-[[File:Star Trek Nero Klingon shuttle.jpg|thumb|Approaching the ''Narada'']]
 "''How do you know that thing's not gonna fire on us?''"<br />
-"''She won't. She's waiting for us. ''She's waiting for me'''''"
+"''She won't. She's waiting for us. ''She's waiting for me''.'''"
-: - '''Clavell''' and '''Nero''', approaching the ''Narada''
+: - '''Clavell''' and '''Nero''', escaping to the looming ''Narada''
 {{clear}}
 ==Background Information==
-* The issue sold an estimated 8,762 copies in comic specialty stores in {{m|September|2009}}. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/16022.html] These figures do not cover copies sold in bookstores, etc.
+* The issue sold an estimated 8,762 copies in comic specialty stores in {{m|September|2009}}. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/16022.html] These figures do not cover copies sold through mainstream retailers, such as bookstores (physical or online) and "big-box" stores.
-* This issue was available in two covers. The primary cover by the issue's artist, [[David Messina]], featured Nero while the retail incentive cover featured a photo of [[Simon Pegg]] as {{alt|Montgomery Scott}}.
+* This issue was available in two covers. The primary cover sold in comic and specialty shops featured an illustration of Nero by the issue's artist, [[David Messina]]. A photo cover of [[Simon Pegg]] as {{alt|Montgomery Scott}} served as a retailer incentive cover.
-* Among the reused concepts from the film ''Star Trek'' that appear here are the ''Narada'' crew's detention on Rura Penthe and the character of Quocch. Co-writer [[Mark Johnson]] explained, "''When [Nero] was at Rura Penthe, David Messina is using that as his visual reference. There is an alien in those prison scenes, that has a speaking part in our mini-series and we give him a little more to do.''" [http://trekmovie.com/2009/07/25/exclusive-interview-tim-jones-mike-johnson-talk-nero-star-trek-adaptation-future-comics/] Nero's line, "''The wait is over,''" appeared not only in one of the inspirational deleted scenes but was also used in the film's trailers and served as a promotional tagline before being used here. [http://film-book.com/star-trek-2009-deleted-scene-klingons-interrogate-nero/]
+* The concepts that were reused here after first being created for the scenes that were deleted from the film's theatrical edit include the ''Narada'' crew's detention on Rura Penthe and the character of Quocch. Co-writer [[Mark Johnson]] explained, "''When [Nero] was at Rura Penthe, David Messina is using that as his visual reference. There is an alien in those prison scenes, that has a speaking part in our mini-series and we give him a little more to do.''" [http://trekmovie.com/2009/07/25/exclusive-interview-tim-jones-mike-johnson-talk-nero-star-trek-adaptation-future-comics/] Nero's line, "''The wait is over,''" appeared not only in one of the inspirational deleted scenes but was also used in the film's trailers and served as a promotional tagline before being used here. [http://film-book.com/star-trek-2009-deleted-scene-klingons-interrogate-nero/]
 [[File:Star Trek Nero, Klingon dog bites Nero.jpg|thumb|The Klingon "dog" bites Nero's ear]]
-* The story also suggests there is a psychic link between Nero and the ''Narada'', and reveals the reason why Nero's right ear is shorter than the other (due to a fight with a Klingon "dog").
+* The story suggests there is a psychic link between Nero and the ''Narada'' and reveals that the reason why Nero's right ear is shorter than the other is as a result from the fight with the Klingon "dog."
-* The smuggler's name is spelled as both "Quocch" and "Quochh".
+* The smuggler's name is spelled as both "Quocch" and "Quochh" in the issue.
 ===Creators===
-*Based on ''[[Star Trek]]'', created by [[Gene Roddenberry]].
+* Based on ''[[Star Trek]]'', created by [[Gene Roddenberry]].
 * Writers:
 ** [[Tim Jones]] and [[Mike Johnson]]
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 * Editor:
 ** [[Scott Dunbier]]
+* Special thanks to [[Risa Kessler]] and [[John Van Citters]] at [[CBS Consumer Products]], [[David Baronoff]] and [[J.J. Abrams]] at [[Bad Robot]], and [[Rick Sternbach]] for their invaluable assistance.
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