Strange New Worlds already has the perfect way to introduce Sulu

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has not yet presented the iconic Star Trek: The Original Series character, Hikaru Suku, who could be the perfect rival for Lieutenant Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia). As a prequel to TOS, Strange New Worlds introduced updated versions of beloved characters along with some great new faces. From Celia Rose Gooding's Lt. Nyota Uhura to Christina Chong's Lt. La'an Noonien-Singh, Strange new worlds did an excellent casting job Star Trek old and new characters.

Although several characters in Star Trek: The Original Series have already appeared in Strange new worldssome of the biggest names have yet to debut. Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu (George Takei) was a key part of the crew of Captain James T. Kirk's (William Shatner) starship Enterprise from the beginning and became best known as the ship's pilot. Sulu was initially conceived as a physicist and wore science division blue, but he soon assumed the role of helmsman and began wearing command gold. Sulu hasn't shown up yet Strange New Worlds, but he would be an excellent rival for Pike's USS Enterprise pilot, Lieutenant Ortegas.

Why Sulu Would Be the Perfect Rival for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Ortegas

These two Star Trek pilots would form a great rivalry

Mr. Sulu has served in many different roles throughout his Star Trek career, but he was best known for being a highly skilled pilot. Sulu was also a swordsman at heart, and a rivalry with Ortegas would likely bring out his competitive side. Ortegas is not only one of Starfleet's best pilots, but she also has a competitive spirit and enjoys performing difficult flying maneuvers. Erica didn't have that much character development Strange new worlds like some of her friends aboard the USS Enterprise, and a rivalry with a new hotshot pilot would allow the show to explore more about her.

Sulu and Ortegas are fun characters and it would be incredibly fun to see them compete against each other to see who is the best starship pilot. From serving on the USS Enterprise to commanding the USS Excelsior, Sulu has one of Star Trek more impressive and celebrated careers. Despite this, little has been revealed about his life before the Enterprise. Strange new worlds has the opportunity to delve into Sulu's story, perhaps showing him as the helmsman of another Starfleet ship like the USS Farragut alongside Lieutenant James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley).

Sulu is one of only two Star Trek: TOS icons missing from Strange New Worlds

McCoy has yet to appear in Strange New Worlds

Sulu is not the only one Star Trek: The Original Series main character who has not yet appeared in Strange new worlds. While Paul Wesley and Ethan Peck brought new life to Kirk and Spock, the third member Star Trek classic trio has not yet been cast. DeForest Kelley remains the only actor to have played Dr. Leonard McCoy in Star Trek Prime Universe, and it remains to be seen whether the character will appear in Strange new worlds.

As Strange New Worlds' The timeline gets closer and closer to the beginning of Star Trek: The Original Series, it seems inevitable that Sulu and Bones will appear. Star Trek revealed some insight into Dr. McCoy's life before the Starship Enterprise, but Strange new worlds could explore more about his early days in Starfleet. Whether or not Sulu or McCoy become important characters in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, they should make at least one appearance before the series ends, and Sulu vs. Ortegas would be natural rivals.