In their sci-fi preview of 2009 we find out that Takei, Sulu in the ‘classic’ Trek series, is voicing Lok Durd – a nasty and power-crazed Neimoidian general. In the two part storyline, starting on Jan 16 in North America, he has created a new weapon that wipes out all living matter but is harmless to the droids of the Separatist army. As for the themes behind the storyline, supervising director Dave Filoni says, “These episodes raise a very interesting question about the Jedi: Can they still be considered keepers of the peace now that they are soldiers in war?” Whatever next? William Shatner as a Gungan?
