The phrase "Past Is Prologue" is a popular episode title appearing in several series, though it most notably refers to significant turning points in and Defiance . Star Trek: Discovery (Season 1, Episode 13)
: The story follows Datak Tarr’s ruthless quest to become Mayor. He makes a secret deal to sell the town’s valuable mines to the Earth Republic in exchange for power. [S1E11] Past Is Prologue
In the post-apocalyptic series Defiance , this episode serves as the high-stakes setup for the season finale. The phrase "Past Is Prologue" is a popular
: It is revealed that the Lorca fans had been following was actually from the Mirror Universe. He spent the entire season manipulating the Discovery crew to return to his home dimension and launch a coup against the Emperor. In the post-apocalyptic series Defiance , this episode
While the title was used for S1E13 rather than S1E11, it is a fan-favorite "story" because it reveals the season-long deception of Captain Gabriel Lorca.