Mirror Universe (Star Trek)

The Mirror Universe is a fictional parallel universe in which the plots of several Star Trek television episodes take place. The characters in the Mirror Universe are generally the same as the characters in "normal" Star Trek continuity (for example, it has a James T. Kirk and a Mr. Spock), but their personalities are, on the whole, much more aggressive, mistrustful, and opportunistic. Whereas the Star Trek Universe usually depicts an optimistic future which values peace and understanding, episodes set in the Mirror Universe show it to be marred by continual warfare, and compassion is seen as a liability.

Related Topics:
Fiction - Parallel universe - Star Trek - James T. Kirk - Mr. Spock

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Though the Mirror Universe is much darker and more violent than the normal Star Trek universe, a few Mirror characters are more friendly or docile then their "normal universe" counterparts. For example, Mirror Quark puts himself at risk to help escaped slaves reach freedom, and while "normal" Brunt is selfish and power-hungry, Mirror Brunt is a kind and considerate Ferengi.

Related Topics:
Quark - Brunt

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There are an infinite number of parallel universes in Star Trek canon (as witnessed in the ' episode "Parallels"). The Mirror Universe in specific has been visited in one episode of , five episodes of , and two episodes of , as well as in several Star Trek novels and at least one Star Trek game.

Related Topics:
Canon - Parallels

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Characters from each universe refer to the other as "parallel" rather than as "mirror".

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