Plot hole: At the beginning of the movie, we see Chekov and Captain Tyrell looking for a lifeless planet needed by Dr. Marcus for her Genesis experiment. The Federation has been exploring the Alpha Quadrant for decades and has undoubtedly catalogued tens of thousands of planets. They'd have more than enough candidates to choose from that didn't contain life. It makes no sense that they'd need a starship to find a new one.
Mike Lynch
26th Mar 2025