#okokokok i REALLY love the idea of her scar still being prominently visible on her face though

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Been dabbling with the idea of Philippa getting forcefully augmented genes in a later part of her Starfleet career. Talking with @elephant-in-the-pride-parade about it a little hehe, I'm still munching on the idea so likeeee nothing super solid yet.

Like I'm thinking fast-acting genetic enhancements that end up being temporary and more druglike in function. HOW AND WHY? I don't know *winks mysteriously* put a pin in it haha. I was just researching eugenics in Star Trek aaaaaand it's interesting how borderline the Warp 10 stuff already is. It's kinda in that augment territory and likely they'd get side glances throughout their lives; with concern of them MAYBE ending up like the augments of the past. I think the Voyager crew would especially vouch for Tom and Kathryn (and by association, their children) stating that their morality and ambitions never wavered despite hyper-evolving. Ummm and I think Philippa would see the worst of it, given she's the most aggressive and emotional of the bunch, which are characteristics of concern seen in augments.

With this "arc" it'd have Starfleet choosing to ground Philippa and relieve her of duty for a time until the long-lasting genetic enhancements dissipate from her system and she returns to her normal weird salamander-y self. She'd be kept under close watch and her already short temper doesn't help matters. I like the idea that the augmentation would enhance her somehow to give her more of a normal "human" appearance, which is something she'd wanted ever since she was young and eventually had come to terms with accepting herself as she is. And having it now it's like ruining her career which has been a lifelong dream as well lol.