"And just like that, there's another member of the extended dynasty of Khan Noonien Singh in the Star Trek mythos. Two decades after the prequel series Enterprise introduced the genetically-engineered brethren of Khan in 2005, and Strange New Worlds slightly rewrote the origin of the Augments in 2022 and 2023, there's a new member of the family, beyond just La'an Noonien-Singh."
"Throughout the series, the flashbacks to Khan's exile on Ceti Alpha V are framed through contemporary research being conducted by Dr. Lear (Sonya Cassidy), with the begrudging assistance of Captain Sulu (George Takei), Ensign Tuvok (Tim Russ), and the USS Excelsior. Throughout these framing moments, Tuvok has wondered why Lear has been so intent on discovering new information about Khan (Naveen Andrews) and his infamous motivations."
"After Marla perishes (because canon says she has to), Kali is raised by Khan and the rest of his followers, as well as the telepathic aliens, the Elboreans. The finale also reveals what happened: A split among Khan's followers led to a revolt, sapping the shared energy of the Elboreans, and allowing for one last stand to let a small escape craft leave the planet."
Khan Noonien-Singh gains another revealed descendant when the Star Trek: Khan audio drama concludes that one character is Khan's child. The series finale identifies Dr. Lear as Khan's daughter Kali and also the child of Marla McGivers. Flashbacks to Khan's exile on Ceti Alpha V are framed through Lear's research, with assistance from Captain Sulu, Ensign Tuvok, and the USS Excelsior. Tuvok had questioned Lear's determination to uncover Khan's motives. Kali was named by Khan and raised by his followers and the telepathic Elboreans after Marla's death. A revolt among followers sapped Elborean energy and allowed a small escape craft to depart the planet.
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