On Friday, Star Trek: Discovery writer and supervising producer Ted Sullivan announced that he (along with fellow writer Kirsten Beyer) was headed back to Toronto to oversee production on an episode. He added that he and Kirsten would hold a spoiler-free Twitter Q&A while they waited for their flight. Here are the highlights.

First script for Discovery‘s ‘keeper of the flame’

TrekMovie asked Kirsten (who has written a number of Star Trek novels but never written for TV before) what it felt like to be gearing up to see her first script produced.

Kirsten: It's a dream come true. This was never supposed to happen. (Ted: It was TOTALLY meant to happen – she deserves this!) — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Ted talked about Kirsten’s role within the Discovery writer’s room.

She is keeper of flame. Defender of canon. Perfect mix of character & theme. We're all fans but she's the ambassador Sarek of @StarTrekRoom — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Beyer also fielded a question about her role as a novelist (noting the one already written by David Mack).

Kirsten: At this point to busy w the show, but have read the 1st one by @DavidAlanMack & it's GORGEOUS — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Sullivan on how Discovery is a ‘rich and deep’ show

One thing was clear, they’re still working under strict rules about divulging anything specific about Discovery:

Can't give away ANYTHING for @startrekcbs story. They'll unleash NOMAD on me and I'll end up like Scotty pic.twitter.com/QofziFpuJL — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

But in a question about the Memory Alpha wiki, Ted did have this to say in general about Discovery.

This show is so rich and deep that all of us huge nerds/fans always need to make sure we get details right — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

They also talked about some of their favorite performances from the Discovery cast.

Sullivan on Kirk’s cowboy diplomacy

Ted was asked about Star Trek’s prime directive.

Um… isn't that WHY there's a Prime Directive??? — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Yeah, there's no question that Kirk is problematic at best. Talk about Cowboy Diplomacy. Not sure his kind of leadership would fly today — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Star Trek memories, moments, ships and favorites

One thing the pair wasn’t shy about was their shared love for Star Trek.

First contact with Star Trek?

First episode I ever saw was City on Edge of Forever. I was 8 & I cried. If taught me abt morality & sacrifice & thinking beyond yourself — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Kirsten: around same age (8). Either The Man Trap or And The Children Shall Lead. — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Favorite ship classes?

Constitution, Miranda, Constellation — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Kirsten: Constitution, Intrepid, Vesta — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Trek fans take note: Sam Witwer, who asked the ships question, has some high-end sci-fi cred with appearances & voicework on Star Trek, Star Wars, and Battlestar Galactica.

TNG or DS9?

Why choose?? I love the serialized element of DS9 & teamwork & exploration of TNG — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Favorite characters?

Kirsten: The Doctor, it's rare 2 look at humanity from the outside, Ted: Piccard – his compassion/humanitylove 4 arts #JasonGorn: Me — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Favorite Federation-defining scene?

Ted: Piccard working 2 communicate in #Darmok Kirsten: The "There are 4 lights" moment w Piccard #JasonGorn: Do you have to even ask? pic.twitter.com/2z2pQZO1UX — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Favorite Voyager episodes?

Kirsten: Living Witness, Scorpion Part 2, Distant Origin — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Favorite species?

Kirsten: The Changlings Ted: crystalline entity (b/c so unique/surprising) #JasonGorn: ahem — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Star Trek planet to visit?

Ted: planet from Shore Leave 4 obvious reason Kirsten: Bajor b/c of history #JasonGorn: Cestus III (why? one word: rematch) — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Favorite Star Trek speech?

Kirsten: Janeway "Weird is part of the job." — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Ted: There can be no justice so long as laws are absolute. Even life itself is an exercise in exceptions. — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

And then it came time to board their plane and the Q&A came to an end, but with a promise of more to come.

Well @startrekcbs fans! Looks like we're gonna board now, so thanks for all your questions! See you at the next one! #TorontoHereWeCome — Ted Sullivan (@karterhol) June 18, 2017

Even within the rules on secrecy, it is good to see Ted continue to evangelize Star Trek: Discovery and interact with the fan base as much as he does. To keep up with Ted follow him on Twitter at @karterhol.

Klingons on a plane

Ted and Kirsten aren’t the only ones flying into Toronto to shoot another episode of Star Trek: Discovery. Yesterday Mary Chieffo who plays Klingon Commander L’Rell and Kenneth Mitchell, who plays the Klingon Kol were also flying in, as noted by the below tweet from Mary. So it appears that the Klingons continue to be part of the story for Star Trek: Discovery even halfway through the first season.

Keep up with all the Star Trek: Discovery news at TrekMovie.