The Temporal Cold War is a fictional conflict waged throughout history in the Star Trek universe, predominantly during the 22nd century AD. First established in the pilot episode of Star Trek: Enterprise and recurring until the series' fourth season premiere, it is a struggle between those who would alter history to suit their own ends and those who would preserve the integrity of the original timeline. One reason for using this plot device was in order to explain any differences in continuity between the events and details portrayed in Enterprise and the corresponding events and details shown in earlier Star Trek series and stories. It also derived some dramatic resonance from the historical Cold War between the West and the USSR which influenced the original Star Trek series.
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“Professor: War is hell, Mr. Thornhill, even if it’s just a cold one.
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Professor: I’m afraid we’re already doing that.”
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