Why was Nichelle Nichols not in the Doomsday Machine?

As he told Allen Asherman in The Star Trek Interview Book, he envisioned a doomsday machine bristling with all sorts of evil-looking weapons. For budgetary reasons, the actual Doomsday Machine model was made by dipping a windsock in cement. Nichelle Nichols does not appear in this episode.

How old is Michele Nichols?

89 years (December 28, 1932)Nichelle Nichols / Age

What race is Uhura?

Bantu
James Blish’s non-canon novels identify her as Bantu, as does Gene Roddenberry’s novelization of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Uhura first appears in the episode “The Man Trap”, joining the crew of the USS Enterprise as a lieutenant, and serves as chief communications officer under Captain Kirk.

Why was Lieutenant Uhura not in the Doomsday Machine episode?

Why was Uhura not in that Doomsday Machine episode with the crazy Commodore? Iirc, she was still working as a singer during the run of Star Trek and occasionally had schedule conflicts due to those obligations. She also appeared as an actor in other productions during that time.

Where did the planet killer come from?

The “planet killer” was an informal name given by Spock in 2267, based on a description given by Commodore Matt Decker, to an automated, self-propelled doomsday machine capable of destroying entire planets. This robot was encountered by two Federation starships: the USS Constellation and the USS Enterprise.

What was the primary reason Commodore Decker flew a shuttlecraft into the Doomsday Machine?

However, Decker subdues his security escort and steals a shuttlecraft. Overcome with guilt because of the loss of his crew, Decker informs Spock he is flying the shuttlecraft straight into the maw of the machine. Despite Kirk’s plea for him to return to Enterprise Decker does not deviate from his course and dies.

Who was Nichelle Nichols married to?

Duke MondyNichelle Nichols / Spouse (m. 1968–1972)

Why did Decker fly into the doomsday?

In what system was the planet killer discovered?

system L-370
Discovery. Around stardate 4202.1, the Constellation, under the command of Commodore Decker, encountered massive destruction in system L-370 – all seven planets had been utterly destroyed.