WARNING: The following contains spoilers for "Remembrance," the series premiere of Star Trek: Picard. 1 / 8
The divergent timeline of the Star Trek reboot trilogy was caused by a supernova. 2 / 8
The supernova consumed Romulus, with Spock and Nero's actions causing the divergence in the past. 3 / 8
Star Trek: Picard explores the fallout from the supernova in the prime timeline. 4 / 8
It is revealed Picard personally led the Federation rescue mission to aid the Romulans. 5 / 8
However, the Federation ultimately rescinded its humanitarian efforts and became isolationist. 6 / 8
The Federation also effectively outlawed synthetic lifeforms as they went violently rogue. 7 / 8
Picard's commitment to his morals is now front and center for the new series. 8 / 8