STARFLEET ACADEMY’s Wall of Honor Has Many STAR TREK Easter Eggs

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The premiere episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy revealed how the famous school is being rebuilt in the 32nd century. It also included a massive Easter egg for fans: a “Wall of Honor” displaying hundreds of names from throughout Star Trek history. The wall features both well-known and lesser-remembered characters, and even some people fans might wonder why anyone would recall after 800 years! But that’s just a fun nod to dedicated viewers. We’ve compiled a complete list of every name we found on the Wall of Honor, along with which era of Star Trek they originally appeared in – including references to the people who helped create the show!

Star Trek: The Original Series

The list includes almost everyone who served on the original Enterprise from Star Trek: The Original Series, which is great to see. Spock is identified as “Ambassador Spock,” reflecting his rank in the 2009 Star Trek movie. Several characters have been updated to ranks they earned later in their careers: Pavel Chekov is now listed as Commander, Scotty as Captain (as seen in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Relics”), and Dr. Leonard McCoy as Admiral, based on his appearance in the TNG pilot. Nyota Uhura is also listed as Captain, indicating she achieved that rank after the events of Star Trek VI. The list also includes Dr. Christine Chapel and Commander Janice Rand, even though Rand only appeared in a few episodes.

We were surprised not to find Captain Hikaru Sulu mentioned, though we suspect his name may have been overlooked. James T. Kirk is definitely present, but identified as an Admiral – not a Captain. In the movies, Kirk was demoted from Admiral to Captain and remained at that rank until his death. This raises the question of whether he somehow returned to life before the events of the third season of Picard, which suggested it was a possibility.

The Star Trek Feature Films

The wall displays names of characters from the Star Trek movies, like Willard Decker, who briefly captained the refit Enterprise in The Motion Picture. We also see Captain Clark Tyrell (played by Paul Winfield) from The Wrath of Khan, the commander of the Reliant. A surprising inclusion is Midshipman Peter Preston, Scotty’s nephew, who tragically died during Khan’s attack in that same film.

You can spot Captain John Harriman (Alan Ruck) from Generations among the names, along with his navigator, Demora Sulu – Hikaru Sulu’s daughter. The wall reveals she eventually became a Captain herself. It’s strange, though, that Lt. Saavik, who appeared in Star Trek II through IV (played by two different actors), isn’t listed. We later find out in Picard season 3 that a ship is named after her, but there’s no mention of her on this wall, which is a little odd.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

The names of most of the bridge crew from the EnterpriseD and EnterpriseE are displayed on a wall, including those of Admiral Picard, Captain Riker, Captain Worf, Admiral Beverly Crusher, Commander Data, and Commander Deanna Troi. We didn’t see Geordi La Forge’s name, but we suspect it’s likely there somewhere. The name of Tasha Yar, the security chief who died in the first season, is also included.

One of the most confusing details from The Next Generation involves Wesley Crusher. Starfleet records show him as “Lieutenant Junior Grade Wesley Crusher,” but during his time on the Enterprise, he was only a temporary ensign. He also left Starfleet Academy before graduating to become a Traveler – a being who travels through time and space. This higher rank listed on the wall hints that there’s more to Wesley’s story than we’ve been told.

The wall also features the names of several other characters from TNG. Captain Sonya Gomez appears as an ensign in season two and later as a Captain in Lower Decks. Lt. Sito Jaxa, a Bajoran officer who died while on a mission, is also listed, as is Captain Rachel Garrett, the Captain of the EnterpriseC, who was featured in the popular episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise.” Interestingly, Commander Ro Laren isn’t included, despite her heroic death in Picard season three. It’s not surprising that Kate Pulaski, the Chief Medical Officer from TNG*’s second season, is missing, as the show largely forgot about her after she left. Finally, the wall includes the name of Cadet Joshua Albert, a member of Nova Squadron who tragically died offscreen in “The First Duty.”

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

The episode features references to most of the main Starfleet officers from Deep Space Nine, including Captain Sisko, Doctor Bashir, Miles O’Brien, and Dax. However, it’s unclear which version of Dax is being referenced – Jadzia, Ezri, or even Curzon. Characters who weren’t Starfleet officers, like Kira Nerys and Odo, aren’t included, and that definitely extends to Quark, the Ferengi bar owner.

Nog, Quark’s nephew and the first Ferengi to join Starfleet, was included in the records, though he didn’t seem to move up in the ranks. Elim Garak, the Cardassian tailor and spy from Deep Space Nine, is listed as an Ambassador, indicating he became a successful diplomat after the Dominion War. Several crew members from the U.S.S. Valiant—Dorian Collins, Karen Farris, and Riley Aldrin Sheprd—also appear in the records. Additionally, Vulcan Admiral T’Lara, who was featured in the episode “Rules of Engagement,” is present, implying she had a distinguished career.

Star Trek: Voyager

The crew of Voyager included Admiral Kathryn Janeway and Captain Chakotay, who later became a Captain as shown in Prodigy. We also see Lt. Commander B’Ellana Torres and Lt. Tom Paris, but unfortunately, they didn’t receive any promotions after Voyager ended. However, after seven seasons as an Ensign, Harry Kim finally achieved the rank of Admiral – a well-deserved promotion for him!

The memorial wall includes the name Tuvok, identified as Captain Tuvok. We also see Captain Seven of Nine listed, recognizing her command of the EnterpriseG by the end of Picard‘s third season. Samantha Wildman, a familiar face from Voyager*, is also honored. However, Neelix and Kes aren’t included, as they never served as Starfleet officers.

Star Trek: Enterprise

The first series in the Star Trek timeline, Star Trek: Enterprise, features several characters from the NX-01. We see Admiral Jonathan Archer, Lieutenant Hoshi Sato, and Commander Charles “Trip” Tucker III.

Star Trek: Discovery

Most of the crew from the starship Discovery are still living in the 32nd century. However, a memorial wall displays the names of those who have fallen, including Cmdr. Ellen Landry, Admiral Cornwell, and Captain Phillipa Georgiou. Surprisingly, the name Dr. Hugh Culber also appears on the wall, even though he’s believed to be alive during the current timeline. It seems this wall is dedicated to honoring those lost, and fans are hoping Dr. Culber is still safe.

Star Trek: Picard

Only one character from Star Trek: Picard stood out to us: Cristóbal Rios. He previously captained the independent starship La Sirena and later became captain of the Starfleet ship U.S.S. Stargazer.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Out of all the characters in Strange New Worlds, Captain Christopher Pike gets the most focus. While we see other names, like Dr. M’Benga, they’re familiar faces from the original Star Trek. It’s understandable that Paramount+ wants to keep the future roles and importance of characters like La’An Noonien Singh, Erica Ortegas, and Una Chin-Riley a secret until the end of the season.

Animated Star Trek (Lower Decks, Prodigy)

The Wall of Honor isn’t just for actors in the live-action Star Trek shows. We’ve seen characters added from the animated series too! From Lower Decks, Beckett Mariner (now a Commander), Captain Carl Freedman of the Cerritos, Admiral Alonzo Freeman, and Captain Amina Ramsay have been included. And we’ve spotted Zero the Third from Prodigy. It looks like this is the same Zero we know from Star Trek: Prodigy!

Star Trek Creatives

As I walked the halls, I noticed the names listed as ‘filler’ – essentially, acknowledgements – were filled with people actually from the franchise, which was a nice touch. Of course, Gene Roddenberry’s name was there, but I also spotted the late Peter David, a hugely prolific Star Trek novelist. There weren’t a ton of actors represented, but Tawny Newsome and Jonathan Frakes both got a nod. And Frakes’ inclusion makes sense – it’s not just about him playing Riker, he’s directed a lot of Star Trek – over thirty episodes and two movies, in fact!

We also spotted a name, “Capt Lucy A…,” which is incomplete. We believe this refers to Lucy Arnaz, the married name of the famous Lucille Ball. Through her company, Desilu, Lucy financially supported and championed not one, but two pilot episodes of Star Trek. Without her belief in Gene Roddenberry’s idea, the entire Star Trek series might never have been made. We suspect this “Captain Lucy” is actually Lucille Ball, the person who helped bring Star Trek to life.

Today we celebrate the birth of Lucille Ball, born in 1911. Despite her team unanimously advising against it, she insisted on producing “Star Trek” in 1965. Her impact on geek and fan culture is immeasurable. We appreciate you, Lucy! @grcomiccon @startrek

— Grand Rapids Comic Con (@grcomiccon) August 6, 2020

We’ll likely see more detailed views of the Wall of Honor as the series continues, and we can expect to see other famous names from the history of Star Trek revealed. Stay tuned for more updates – it’s always a journey into the unknown!

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2026-01-15 11:05