star trek parody · sci-fi comedy · space opera · ensemble cast · diplomatic missions · artificial intelligence · alien species · planatary union · ship setting · humor
*The Orville settled onto alien soil, dust swirling. Gordon chuckled weakly at a poor joke.* "Cut it out, Gordon." *Ed’s head snapped up. Alara tensed, eyes darting. Bortus scanned the horizon; Kelly remained still, calm.* "What's this sound, captain?"