Star Trek: Discovery season 5's intergalactic treasure hunt could feature a hidden link to Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart). The story of Jean-Luc's Starfleet career came to a satisfying end with Star Trek: Picard season 3, but the Picard legacy could continue long into the 32nd Century. The first trailer for Discovery season 5 shows Dr. Kovich (David Cronenberg) offering Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) the chance to chase the "greatest treasure in the known galaxy". It's unclear whether this treasure is symbolic or a physical item, but it's likely that whatever it is will provide a suitably high-stakes story for Discovery's final season.
It's likely that the crew of the USS Discovery won't be the only people seeking out this treasure, and Burnham may have to face off against all manner of rival treasure hunters. Star Trek: Discovery season 3's Emerald Chain feels like a natural fit for Burnham's treasure-hunting rivals. Another potential competition for Discovery's greatest treasure was introduced in Star Trek: Lower Decks, and it's an organization that has a link to Admiral Jean-Luc Picard.
