Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (TV Series)

Ad Astra Per Aspera (2023)

Melanie Scrofano: Captain Batel

Quotes 

• Captain Batel : Did you ever get the sense that Commander Chin-Riley was hiding something?

  Spock : Yes, I did get the sense that she was hiding something?

  Captain Batel : What was she hiding?

  Spock : An affinity for Gilbert and Sullivan musicals.

• Neera Ketoul : Captain Batel, are you familiar with the Starfleet Code 8513?

  Captain Batel : I am.

  Neera Ketoul : Would you mind reading that code for the court?

  Captain Batel : In extraordinary and extreme circumstances, if the following conditions are met: 1. any person fleeing persecution or fearing for their life due to political or religious beliefs, cultural engagement or biological truths may, 2. seek safety within Starfleet, and 3. upon revealing themselves to authorities and making a request, may be granted asylum. Starfleet captains must exercise discretion in judgement when offering asylum. Status is confirmed by a Starfleet tribunal or designated authority.