But it’s the different colors of the Starfleet uniforms that really tell the story of how the Enterprise operates. Fans know the basics: an array of blue, red, and gold shirts line the bridge of the ship every episode.

Here's an early look at Starfleet's next crew. Cast members from 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' have dropped some new looks.

Central to Star Trek's utopian view of the future is a humanity who has moved beyond capitalism, but a new villain is bringing it back to the galaxy.