For as much as it presents itself as a vision of a utopian, idealistic society, much of Star Trek remains defined by its relation to conflict. There’s the lingering question over Starfleet’s values as a military organization or a scientific exploratory force, or defining conflicts like those against the Klingons, the Borg, and the Dominion that form major pillars of Star Trek lore. But that’s always been the case, and for nearly 60 years, Star Trek ‘s early days have been defined by one conflict above all: one that continues to shape and fascinate the series to this day, even though it’s never actually been portrayed on screen.

The Earth-Romulan War has become one of Star Trek ‘s most enduring mysteries largely for one reason alone: that its very existence was introduced in

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