The film was intended to "be shot in state-of-the-art IMAX 3D with CGI graphics, with a running approximately 40 minutes, with a budget of $10-12 million." A script was completed by Rick Berman and Hans Tobeason. Story plans for the film included featuring characters from all four series, including Colm Meaney reprising his role as Miles O'Brien. It was also planned for David Warner to play Chancellor Gorkon once more.