Starfleet Academy is a photonic or sentient hologram, a group of beings that has a long history in the franchise.

Starfleet Academy has unveiled its answer to Star Trek's best character, Data: a holographic student intent on learning ...

Shows like Star Trek: The Next Generationare special because of the stories, both on-screen and behind the scenes. When it debuted, fans remained skeptical as the show struggled to find its footing.