This is a list of characters from the
science fiction
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television series ''
Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Characters are ordered alphabetically by family name, and only characters who played a significant recurring role in the series are listed.
For further information about the primary cast of this show see
List of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' cast members. Due to the nature of how ''Star Trek'' characters are often used elsewhere in the franchise, and high number of re-occurrences of non-regular cast members, the exact order can be ambiguous.
Overview
Ro Laren
Ro Laren is a fictional character appearing on a recurring basis in the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Portrayed by Michelle Forbes, she is a member ...
is an example of a recurring character that was introduced on ''TNG'', but did not make the leap to ''DS9.''
The line between regular cast, recurring character, and a guest star is sometimes a grey area on ''TNG''. In particular, Tasha Yar was in 28 episodes, fewer than the recurring characters Guinan and O'Brien. Pulaski was given the credit line "special appearance by" for her Season 2 shows, also fewer than that of O'Brien. (There are 178 episodes of ''TNG'' overall.)
Two well-known people that had roles on ''Star Trek'' were the
NASA
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astronaut
Mae Jemison and astrophysicist
Stephen Hawking.
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Wesley Crusher
Wesley Crusher is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears regularly in the first four seasons of the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG''), and sporadically in its next three seasons. He also app ...
– 68 (also in ''Nemesis'' and ''Picard'')
*
Miles O'Brien – 52 (also in ''DS9'')
*
Guinan – 29 (also in ''Generations'', ''Nemesis'', and ''Picard'')
*
Tasha Yar
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Notable people
* Natasha, the subject of ''Natasha's Story'', a 1994 nonfiction book
* Natasha Aguilar (1970–2016), Costa Rican sw ...
– 28
*
Katherine Pulaski
Dr. Katherine Pulaski is a fictional medical doctor in the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. She served a rotation as the chief medical officer aboard the Federation starship USS ''Enterprise''-D. ...
– 22
*Alyssa Ogawa – 16 (also in ''Generations'' and ''First Contact'')
*
Q – 8 (also in ''DS9'', ''Voyager'', and ''Picard'')
*
Keiko O'Brien
Keiko O'Brien is a character in the fictional ''Star Trek'' universe, played by actress Rosalind Chao. Introduced in 1991, she is the civilian spouse of Starfleet crew member Miles O'Brien (played by Colm Meaney) appearing occasionally in later ...
– 8 (also in ''DS9'')
*Alexander (Worf's son) – 8 (also in ''DS9'')
*Lwaxana Troi – 6 (also in ''DS9'')
*
Reginald Barclay
Reginald Endicott Barclay III is a fictional engineer from the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. On television and in film, he has been portrayed by Dwight Schultz since the character's introduction in the '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' th ...
– 5 (also in ''First Contact'' and ''Voyager'')
*
Gowron
Gowron, son of M'Rel, is a fictional character who appeared in the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Portrayed by Robert O'Reilly, he is the leader of the Klingon ...
– 4 (also in ''DS9'')
*Kurn – 3 (also in ''DS9'')
*James Moriarty (hologram) – 2
*K'Ehleyr – 2
*Vash – 2 (also in ''DS9'')
Jack Crusher
Lieutenant Commander
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Jack R. Crusher was portrayed by actor Doug Wert. Dead before the series' beginning, Crusher is the late husband to
Beverly Crusher
Beverly Crusher is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise played by Gates McFadden. Debuting in the television series, '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', McFadden appeared in every season except for the second, as well as its spin ...
and father of
Wesley Crusher
Wesley Crusher is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears regularly in the first four seasons of the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG''), and sporadically in its next three seasons. He also app ...
, and former second officer (third in command) aboard the USS ''Stargazer'',
Jean-Luc Picard's first command. He was killed in action at the age of 32, for which Picard blamed himself until Beverly Crusher first reported on the
USS ''Enterprise''. Crusher assured Picard she had signed on the ''Enterprise''-D voluntarily and not due to Picard's influence.
[
Jack Crusher once made a ]holographic
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recording of himself in which he explained his life and recent happenings to his son Wesley shortly after his birth. Crusher intended this to be the first in a series of messages, one every couple of years, but due to his death, only one recording was made. By the time Wesley first got to view the recording, Jack was already long dead.["Crusher, Jack R."]
''The Star Trek Encyclopedia
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'', by Michael Okuda
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Career
Work in ''Star Trek''
In the mid-1980s, he designed the look of ani ...
and Denise Okuda
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, page 442. Online at Google Books
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.
In the Seventh Season episode Journey's End, Jack appears to his son Wesley Crusher in a vision quest in which he encourages Wesley to find his own path. Wesley takes the vision of his father as a sign and resigns from Starfleet Academy in order to explore the galaxy with a powerful being known as the Traveler.
Appearances
Lieutenant Commander Crusher appears in the following ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episodes
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* Episode
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:[
* "]Family
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", episode # 402, via holographic recording
* " Violations", episode # 512, via Beverly's memory flashback
* "Journey's End
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", episode # 720, via Wesley's vision
Guinan
Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg
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, is a recurring character
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on '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. She also appears in the TNG films ''Star Trek Generations
''Star Trek Generations'' is a 1994 American science fiction film and the seventh film in the Star Trek (film series), ''Star Trek'' film series. Malcolm McDowell joins cast members from the 1960s television show ''Star Trek: The Original Ser ...
'' and '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' but is uncredited in both.
The character first appears in the season two premier " The Child". She appears as a series regular between seasons 2 and 6. She does not appear at all in the final seventh season.
Casting
According to Whoopi Goldberg, she approached the producers of ''TNG'' with her desire to be on the show, due to her childhood admiration of Uhura
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, a character from the original '' Star Trek'', played by actress Nichelle Nichols
Nichelle Nichols (, born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) was an American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in ''Star Trek'' and its film sequels. Nichols' portrayal of Uhura was g ...
. Goldberg hoped to play the new ship's doctor after Gates McFadden
Cheryl Gates McFadden (born March 2, 1949) is an American actress and choreographer. She is usually credited as Cheryl McFadden when working as a choreographer and Gates McFadden for acting work. She is best known for playing Dr. Beverly Crusher ...
was fired, but the producers did not see her as suitable for the role. They did not think a suitable role could be created, until Goldberg said that she did not care how big or small the role was, even if she just swept the floor in the background. It was from this they decided to give her the role of a bartender; the character is named after a Prohibition
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bartender, Texas Guinan
Mary Louise Cecilia "Texas" Guinan (January 12, 1884 – November 5, 1933) was an American actress, producer and entrepreneur. Born in Texas to Irish immigrant parents, Guinan decided at an early age to become an entertainer. After becoming a st ...
.
Overview
Guinan is originally from El-Auria. Her people, the El-Aurians, are sometimes called the "listeners". As a refugee aboard the El-Aurian vessel ''Lakul'', she is rescued from the Nexus
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by the USS ''Enterprise''-B in the film ''Star Trek Generations
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''. In " Best of Both Worlds, Part I", Guinan states that when the Borg
The Borg are an alien group that appear as recurring antagonists in the ''Star Trek'' fictional universe. The Borg are cybernetic organisms (cyborgs) linked in a hive mind called "the Collective". The Borg co-opt the technology and knowledge ...
destroyed her homeworld her people "were scattered throughout the universe." The subsequent diaspora and reintegration of her people, and even their traditional clothing, that Guinan still wears, are interpreted as a reference to questions about race and colonization.
Her species is long-lived, and she was between 500 and 700 years old when she joined the ''Enterprise''-D: " Time's Arrow, Part I" reveals that she visited Earth in 1893, and " Rascals" establishes that her father was around 700 years old in the mid 24th century.
Guinan reveals in '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' that she has been married 23 times. She states in "Evolution
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" that she has many children, including a son who went through a phase when "he wouldn't listen to anybody" – something unusual "in a species of listeners".
Her wise counsel occasionally proves to be quite valuable to the crew. In one episode, for example, she tries to show Troi that she has other abilities she can use when Troi's confidence is shaken because her telepathic powers stop working temporarily. In particular, she and Picard are especially close, to where they trust one another implicitly, although the full nature of their connection is never revealed. She does indicate that Picard stood by her at a time when she was in serious trouble and that their relationship is "beyond friendship, beyond family" (" Best of Both Worlds, Part 2"). Also, she reveals that one of the first things she notices in men are their heads, having a fondness for bald men (" Booby Trap").
While by no means hostile or belligerent, she keeps an energy rifle of alien design behind the bar in Ten-Forward, which she used in the episode "Night Terrors
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" to quell a rowdy bar brawl. She also has exceptional aim, as seen when she was able almost effortlessly to outshoot Worf during a target practice session in the episode " Redemption, Part I".
In " Yesterday's Enterprise", which involves the timeline being altered, Guinan is able to sense the disruption, even though everyone else believes the altered reality is the natural course of events.
In " Q Who?", Q retorts, after hearing her called "Guinan" in the ''Enterprise''-D's Ten-Forward lounge, "Guinan? Is that your name now?" He claims that Guinan, "is not what she appears to be." Q 'offered' to remove her from the ''Enterprise'' and Guinan raised her hands against him.
Kurn
Kurn, played by Tony Todd
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, is Worf
Worf, son of Mogh is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears in the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG'') and seasons four through seven of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') as well as t ...
's brother and a Commander in the Klingon Defense Force in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''.
Officer exchange
Commander Kurn is introduced in the episode " Sins of the Father" as part of an officer exchange program, he is posted to the ''Enterprise'' (in exchange for Riker's earlier placement on a Klingon ship, depicted in "A Matter of Honor
"A Matter of Honor" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the 34th episode overall, first broadcast on February 6, 1989. The teleplay is written by ...
"), where he is temporarily assigned as first officer. Kurn specifically requests the ''Enterprise'' so that he can observe Worf closely, eventually revealing that he is Worf's younger brother.
Kurn tells Worf he was too young to go along to Khitomer, where Worf had always thought that his entire family had died. The Starfleet officer who rescued Worf had been told by the Klingon government that he had no living relatives, but Kurn was taken in by his father's closest friend, Lorgh, and raised as Lorgh's son. At the age of ascension, Kurn was informed of his true bloodlines.
Kurn also informs Worf that the council has judged Mogh and his family to be traitors, and that Mogh had betrayed Khitomer to the Romulans. The ''Enterprise'' goes to Qo'noS
The Klingons ( ; Klingon: ''tlhIngan'' ) are a fictional species in the science fiction franchise '' Star Trek''.
Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the original ''Star Trek'' (''TOS'') series, Klingons were swarthy humanoids ...
so that Worf may challenge the accusation. Duras, the son of Mogh's greatest rival Ja'rod, leads the prosecution of Worf. Duras tries to have Kurn assassinated, but Kurn is rescued by the ''Enterprise'' personnel, and makes a full recovery. The ''Enterprise'' crew soon discovers that it is actually Ja'rod who collaborated with the Romulans. But K'mpec refuses to clear Mogh, and is prepared to execute Worf. Worf agrees to accept discommendation on the condition that Kurn's true bloodlines be kept secret, and that he be allowed to continue to serve.
Gowron's ascension
Worf meets with Kurn again right before the Klingon Civil War, in the two-part episode " Redemption". By this time, Kurn is a captain, and has his own vessel, the IKS ''Hegh'ta''. When the two brothers save Gowron's life, Gowron (K'mpec's successor, thanks to Worf and Picard) returns to Worf and Kurn their family honor.
After the Klingon Civil War (during which Worf briefly serves on the ''Hegh'ta''), Kurn becomes a member of the Klingon High Council
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. He serves in this position until the breakdown in relations between the Klingons and the Federation following the Klingon invasion of Cardassian space. When Worf refuses to join Gowron, Gowron casts him out of Klingon society. When that happens, Kurn is forced from his seat on the council. Kurn becomes concerned over the future of the family since he has no male heirs, making Worf's son Alexander the next leader of the house. Kurn worries that Alexander will not be ready to lead the house when the time comes.
''Deep Space Nine''
Kurn next appears in the ''Deep Space Nine'' episode "Sons of Mogh
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Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on the Starfleet-run space station Deep Space Nine near the planet ...
".
After being forced from the council, Kurn finds that he has lost the will to live. Kurn then goes to Deep Space Nine to ask his brother to kill him to restore his honor. Worf tries to fulfill Kurn's request but is stopped by Jadzia Dax
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and Odo
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People
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* Franklin Odo (born 1939), Japanese-American historian
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. Captain Sisko is furious over this and forbids Worf from taking Kurn's life. Worf is then forced to try to get Kurn to regain his will to live. Odo agrees to make Kurn a member of the station security force. Kurn soon discovers a visitor is smuggling illegal items and the smuggler raises his gun at Kurn. In a twist of suicide by cop, despite having the ability to easily disarm the criminal, Kurn does nothing, and allows himself to be shot because dying in the line of duty would be an honorable death. Because a man with a death wish is a danger to himself and everyone else, Odo dismisses him from the security force. At about the same time, the Klingons are discovered attempting to mine the Bajoran system. Worf recruits Kurn to go onto a Klingon ship docked at the station, where they are able to uncover information about the mining program.
Realizing that his brother will never recover from his losses, Worf allows Dr. Julian Bashir
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...
to erase most of Kurn's memory. The procedure is successful: Kurn remembers nothing of his past life when he wakes up. Worf contacts an old family friend, Noggra, who agrees to take Kurn in as his son. Noggra tells Kurn that he has suffered an accident that has erased most of his memory, and that his name is Rodek.
A subsequent non-canon novel series ('' Star Trek: I.K.S. Gorkon''/'' Star Trek: Klingon Empire'') shows Kurn, in his new identity, continuing to serve the Klingon Empire aboard a Klingon Defense Force warship named for Chancellor Gorkon.
Reception
In March 2019, SyFy rated the Kurn as the 10th greatest Klingon of the ''Star Trek'' franchise. They note he has good chemistry with Worf and "relishes every word" spoken.
Kurn was also in the 1998 computer game '' Star Trek: The Next Generation: Klingon Honor Guard'', with voice acting by Tony Todd.
Lore
Lore (; played by Brent Spiner
Brent Jay Spiner (; born February 2, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the android Data on the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', as well as four subsequent films. In 2019, he reprised the role for ...
) is a prototype android and the "brother" of main character Data
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. In ''TNG'', Lore is characterized as a frighteningly evil version of the android Data that massacres the colonists of Omicron Theta, Data and Lore's homeworld. Throughout the series, Lore is sometimes depicted as being almost charming and friendly and is able to manipulate Data through lies and emotions.
Including the film canon, Lore and Data also have another brother, B-4. However, while Data is advanced and B-4 is primitive, Lore is sophisticated, clever, jealous, and self-serving, making him the evil triplet in the group.
Lore was introduced in the episode "Datalore
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", the episode in which he was activated. He returned in "Brothers
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" and in both parts of "Descent
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**Pedigree chart or family tree
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", at the end of which he was deactivated and dismantled permanently. Lore will return in the third season of '' Star Trek: Picard''.
Overview
Lore was constructed and activated before his brother, Data, on Omicron Theta. Unlike Data, Lore was programmed with emotions, but became emotionally unstable and developed megalomaniac tendencies. Lore perceived himself as superior to the human colonists and felt that they resented him due to his perceived superiority. His creator, Dr. Noonien Soong, whom Lore saw as a father figure, would later deactivate and disassemble Lore, constructing what Lore claimed was a "less-perfect android" – Data – without emotions or the capacity to use linguistic contractions. (The part about Data being "less-perfect" was a lie, as Soong later told Data in "Brothers"; the only real difference between the two of them "was some programming". (Lore's positronic net differed from Data's: it had a Type-"L" phase discriminator compared to Data's Type-"R". (TNG: "Time's Arrow")]) Soong planned on repairing Lore after building and testing Data, but before he could do that the colony was destroyed by the Crystalline Entity
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and Soong was forced to flee. Lore admits (in "Datalore
"Datalore" is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', originally aired on January 18, 1988, in broadcast syndication. The story was created by Robert Lewi ...
") that, unknown to Soong or the colonists at the time, it was Lore himself who lured the Crystalline Entity to the colony.
Lore's body parts were discovered in Soong's lab in the episode "Datalore", and he was rebuilt and reactivated. Although Lore initially appeared as inquisitive and harmless as Data, his true nature was gradually revealed during the episode. Lore secretly contacts the Crystalline Entity again, offering it the crew of the USS ''Enterprise'' as sustenance. However, Data foils his plans and transports Lore into space before the Crystalline Entity can attack, saving the ship.
In the episode "Brothers
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", Soong summons Data to Terlina III to give him an emotion chip. However, the same signal summons Lore, who had been found drifting in space and rescued by a group of Pakleds. In contrast to Data's stoicism, Lore is sympathetic and distraught upon learning of their "father's" terminal illness, but jealousy over his brother and resentment of his own uncorrected imperfections reassert themselves. Lore incapacitates Data and poses as him while Soong installs the chip. He then fatally wounds Soong before fleeing.
In " Descent, Part II", it is revealed that Lore, after his actions in "Brothers", found a group of Borg
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struggling with individuality following the ''Enterprise'' crew's actions in "I, Borg
"I, Borg" is the 23rd episode of the fifth season of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the 123rd overall. It was originally aired on May 10, 1992, in broadcast syndication. The episode was writte ...
" and became their leader. Lore uses Soong's emotion chip to control Data until Geordi La Forge
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, Jean-Luc Picard and Deanna Troi manage to reactivate Data's ethical programming. Data shoots Lore at the end of the episode and then deactivates him permanently (retrieving his emotion chip afterwards). His final words to Data are ''"I love you... brother."''
Filming
Brent Spiner played Lore (and also Soong), except in some instances where a shooting double was necessary. In one scene in "Datalore", Lore puts down a glass of champagne that Data then picks up. This was achieved by the use of a moving split screen
Split screen may refer to:
* Split screen (computing)
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.
Reception
''Time'' magazine rated Lore as the 6th best villain of the ''Star Trek'' franchise in 2016.
Lursa and B'Etor
The Klingon
The Klingons ( ; Klingon: ''tlhIngan'' ) are a fictional species in the science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''.
Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the original ''Star Trek'' (''TOS'') series, Klingons were swarthy humanoids c ...
sisters Lursa (played by Barbara March) and B'Etor (played by Gwynyth Walsh
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) are collectively known as the Duras sisters, first appearing in ''TNG'' " Redemption". The pair are daughters of Ja'rod and sisters of Duras. Like the other members of the House of Duras, they are villains; throughout their appearances, the characters attempt to destabilize the Klingon High Council and its relations with the United Federation of Planets
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.
In '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' "Past Prologue
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", Lursa and B'Etor work with a Bajoran
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terrorist. Lursa is pregnant in "Firstborn
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".
In the film ''Star Trek Generations
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'', the sisters align with Dr. Tolian Soran and attack the USS ''Enterprise''-D. By capturing Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge
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and exploiting his VISOR
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Nowadays many visors are transparent, but before strong transparent substances such a ...
, they are able to penetrate the ''Enterprise'' defenses and severely damage the ship, leading to its eventual destruction, but not before the ''Enterprise'' is able to destroy their Bird of Prey.
They were also in the 1998 computer game '' Star Trek: The Next Generation: Klingon Honor Guard'', with voice acting by March and Walsh.
Appearances
;''Star Trek: The Next Generation''
*" Redemption, Parts 1 and 2"
*"Firstborn
A firstborn (also known as an eldest child or sometimes firstling) is the first child born to in the birth order of a couple through childbirth. Historically, the role of the firstborn child has been socially significant, particularly for a firstb ...
"
;''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''
*"Past Prologue
"Past Prologue" is the third episode of the American science fiction television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', broadcast during the first season. It originally aired in broadcast syndication beginning on January 11, 1993. The episode was ...
"
;Feature Films
*''Star Trek Generations
''Star Trek Generations'' is a 1994 American science fiction film and the seventh film in the Star Trek (film series), ''Star Trek'' film series. Malcolm McDowell joins cast members from the 1960s television show ''Star Trek: The Original Ser ...
'' (1994)
Reception
''Time'' magazine rated Lursa and B'Etor, 9th best villains of the Star Trek franchise in 2016.
Alyssa Ogawa
Alyssa Ogawa, played by Patti Yasutake
Patti Yasutake (born September 6, 1953) is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Nurse Alyssa Ogawa in the '' Star Trek'' franchise. She is the sister of Irene Hirano.
Her television acting career beg ...
, is a character in the fictional '' Star Trek'' universe. The character appears in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and the film ''Star Trek Generations
''Star Trek Generations'' is a 1994 American science fiction film and the seventh film in the Star Trek (film series), ''Star Trek'' film series. Malcolm McDowell joins cast members from the 1960s television show ''Star Trek: The Original Ser ...
'' as a nurse aboard the USS ''Enterprise''-D and in '' Star Trek: First Contact'' in the same role aboard the USS ''Enterprise''-E.
She joins the USS ''Enterprise''-D in 2367 as an ensign
An ensign is the national flag flown on a vessel to indicate nationality. The ensign is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern (rear) of the ship while in port. The naval ensign (also known as war ensign), used on warships, may be diffe ...
in the medical department. In 2370, upon recommendation of Dr. Beverly Crusher
Beverly Crusher is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise played by Gates McFadden. Debuting in the television series, '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', McFadden appeared in every season except for the second, as well as its spin ...
, she is promoted to lieutenant junior grade
Lieutenant junior grade is a junior commissioned officer rank used in a number of navies.
United States
Lieutenant (junior grade), commonly abbreviated as LTJG or, historically, Lt. (j.g.) (as well as variants of both abbreviations), i ...
(''TNG'': " Lower Decks"). She marries Lieutenant
A lieutenant ( , ; abbreviated Lt., Lt, LT, Lieut and similar) is a commissioned officer rank in the armed forces of many nations.
The meaning of lieutenant differs in different militaries (see comparative military ranks), but it is often ...
Andrew Powell in that year. Shortly after she reveals she is pregnant, Ogawa reports to the senior staff when an injury incapacitates Crusher (''TNG'': "Genesis
Genesis may refer to:
Bible
* Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind
* Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book of ...
"). She was still pregnant by the series finale (''TNG'': " All Good Things..."), and her baby's birth was never shown or referred to on television; while the finale depicted her losing her unborn baby due to the effects of an "anti-time" anomaly, this was part of an alternate timeline that Captain Jean-Luc Picard ultimately prevented from coming to pass. In an alternate timeline in the episode " Parallels", she makes a brief appearance as the ship's doctor with the apparent rank of commander.
According to the non-canon
Canon or Canons may refer to:
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* Canon (fiction), the conceptual material accepted as official in a fictional universe by its fan base
* Literary canon, an accepted body of works considered as high culture
** Western ca ...
'' Star Trek: Titan'' book series, Ogawa works in ''Titan'''s sickbay. She marries Andrew Powell on the ''Enterprise''-D. Powell is killed at the Battle of Rigel during the Dominion War
The Dominion War is an extended plot concept developed in several story arcs of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', an American science-fiction television series produced by Paramount Pictures. In the fictional ''Star Trek'' universe, the Dominion War ...
. Ogawa and her young son transfer to the USS ''Titan'' under command of Captain Riker to serve in the sickbay.
Appearances
Ogawa appears in 16 episodes throughout seasons 4-7 of '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and the films ''Star Trek Generations
''Star Trek Generations'' is a 1994 American science fiction film and the seventh film in the Star Trek (film series), ''Star Trek'' film series. Malcolm McDowell joins cast members from the 1960s television show ''Star Trek: The Original Ser ...
'' and '' Star Trek: First Contact''.
Reception
In 2016, W.I.R.E.D. magazine ranked Nurse Alyssa Ogawa as the 63rd most important character of Starfleet
Starfleet is a fictional organization in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. Within this fictional universe, Starfleet is a uniformed space force maintained by the United Federation of Planets ("the Federation") as the principal means for conduc ...
within the ''Star Trek'' science fiction universe. In 2017, ''IndieWire
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'' ranked Ogawa as the 11th best character on ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.
Alexander Rozhenko
In the ''Star Trek'''s fictional universe, Alexander Rozhenko is the son of Worf and Ambassador K'Ehleyr. He was conceived during the events of " The Emissary" and first introduced to his father during "Reunion
Reunion may refer to:
* Class reunion
* Family reunion
Reunion, Réunion, Re-union, Reunions or The Reunion may also refer to:
Places
* Réunion, a French overseas department and island in the Indian Ocean
* Reunion, Commerce City, Colorado, U ...
". After the death of his mother, he was sent to live with Worf's adoptive human parents, Sergei and Helena Rozhenko, until becoming too unruly and problematic for them to manage. He returned to live with Worf aboard the ''Enterprise''-D until the end of the series at which time he returned to Earth. Later, as a youth, he joined the Klingon military in its battle against the Dominion where he ended up serving under his father, who was General Martok
Martok, son of Urthog is a recurring character in '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', played by actor J. G. Hertzler. Martok is a high-ranking Klingon leader at the Federation-Bajoran space station in the late 2300s. Martok figures prominently in ...
's first officer aboard the IKS ''Rotarran''.
Appearances
;''Star Trek: The Next Generation''
* "Reunion
Reunion may refer to:
* Class reunion
* Family reunion
Reunion, Réunion, Re-union, Reunions or The Reunion may also refer to:
Places
* Réunion, a French overseas department and island in the Indian Ocean
* Reunion, Commerce City, Colorado, U ...
" – K'Ehleyr returns to the ''Enterprise'' with Alexander. K'Ehleyr dies, leaving Worf to look after Alexander (Worf later asks his human foster parents to look after his son). ( Jon Paul Steuer)
* " New Ground" – Worf has to quickly learn about parenting when Alexander arrives to join him on the ''Enterprise''. ( Brian Bonsall)
* "Ethics
Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch of philosophy that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior".''Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy'' The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concer ...
" – Worf suffers a broken back and Alexander must come to terms with facing his father's possible death.
* "Cost of Living
Cost of living is the cost of maintaining a certain standard of living. Changes in the cost of living over time can be operationalized in a cost-of-living index. Cost of living calculations are also used to compare the cost of maintaining a cer ...
" – Deanna Troi's mother, Lwaxana, arrives on the ''Enterprise'' and develops a friendship with Alexander.
* "Imaginary Friend
Imaginary friends (also known as pretend friends, invisible friends or made-up friends) are a psychological and social phenomenon where a friendship or other interpersonal relationship takes place in the imagination rather than physical reality.
...
" – Alexander is on the receiving end when an (invisible) imaginary friend of a new girl on the starship causes havoc.
* " Rascals" – When Captain Picard
Jean-Luc Picard is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise, most often seen as the captain of the Federation starship . Played by Patrick Stewart, Picard has appeared in the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''T ...
and some other crew members are turned into children, Alexander helps them re-take the ship from intruders.
* " A Fistful of Datas" – Alexander, Worf
Worf, son of Mogh is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears in the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG'') and seasons four through seven of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') as well as t ...
and Deanna Troi take part in a Western
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*Western, Nebraska, a village in the US
*Western, New York, a town in the US
*Western Creek, Tasmania, a locality in Australia
*Western Junction, Tasmania, a locality in Australia
*Western world, countries that id ...
recreation on the holodeck.
* "Firstborn
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" – Alexander's future self travels back in time to convince the young Alexander to embrace his Klingon warrior heritage. (James Sloyan
James Joseph Sloyan (born February 24, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American actor.
Early years
Sloyan left the United States at an early age to live abroad in Rome, Capri, Milan, Switzerland, and Ireland. His career in show busines ...
)
;''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''
* " Sons and Daughters" – Now a youth, an estranged Alexander is reunited with his father and they are initiated into the house of Martok. (Marc Worden
David Marc Worden (born June 5, 1976) is a Canadian actor.
Biography
David Marc Worden (commonly known as Marc), attended Churchill Heights Public School in Scarborough, Ontario from grades 4 through 8. He was a student in the gifted program. H ...
)
* " You Are Cordially Invited" – Alexander takes part in the wedding of his father, Worf, to Jadzia Dax
Jadzia Dax , played by Terry Farrell (actress), Terry Farrell, is a fictional character from the science-fiction television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''.
Jadzia Dax is a joined Trill (Star Trek), Trill. Though she appears to be a young ...
.
Lwaxana Troi
Lwaxana Troi (played by Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, wife of ''Star Trek'' creator Gene Roddenberry) is ''Enterprise'' Counselor Deanna Troi's Betazoid mother. Her complete title is "Lwaxana Troi, Daughter of the Fifth House, Holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, Heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed". She is depicted as a deeply caring, and flamboyant, whose telepathic abilities and blunt honesty often provoke controversy.
When she appears in episodes aboard the ''Enterprise'', Captain Picard often goes to great lengths to avoid her.
Troi is the widow of Ian Andrew Troi and mother of Deanna Troi. Deanna often feels embarrassed by her mother's eccentric personality and fashion sense. She often refers to her daughter Deanna, as “Little One”, to which Deanna strongly objects.
Lwaxana will often try to convince Troi to leave the ship and settle down, something which angers Troi greatly, as she is happy on the ''Enterprise
Enterprise (or the archaic spelling Enterprize) may refer to:
Business and economics
Brands and enterprises
* Enterprise GP Holdings, an energy holding company
* Enterprise plc, a UK civil engineering and maintenance company
* Enterpris ...
''. During a mental breakdown in "Dark Page
"Dark Page" is the 159th episode of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the seventh episode of the seventh season. It features a guest appearance by a young Kirsten Dunst as a young alien. It was al ...
", Lwaxana accused William Riker
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of using Deanna and leaving her, an act she instantly apologized for when she was in her right mind.
She serves as the Betazoid
''Star Trek'' is a science fiction media franchise that began with Gene Roddenberry's launch of the original ''Star Trek'' television series in 1966. Its success led to decades of films, novels, comics, and spinoff series. A major motif of the ...
ambassador to the Federation. As a Betazoid, she possesses telepathic
Telepathy () is the purported vicarious transmission of information from one person's mind to another's without using any known human sensory channels or physical interaction. The term was first coined in 1882 by the classical scholar Frederic ...
abilities. She has visited the USS ''Enterprise''-D on several occasions. Her appearances often involve her search for a husband, fixing her sights at various times on a diplomatic minister, an alien scientist forced to die by a mandatory cultural requirement, and Captain Picard.
Another plot line revolved around Deanna's older sister Kestra, who died in a childhood accident when Deanna was an infant. This also explains why Lwaxana refers to Deanna as "little one". When Lwaxana becomes comatose, Deanna explores her mother's mind and discovers the memories of Kestra.
During a visit to '' Deep Space Nine'', Lwaxana is trapped in a malfunctioning turbolift with Odo; to ease his intense discomfort at being an object of curiosity, Lwaxana removes her wig and reveals that even a "solid" would enjoy the ability to change their shape once in a while.
In addition to Deanna and Kestra, Lwaxana also has a son whose father is a Tavnian named Jeyal. She briefly marries Odo
Odo or ODO may refer to:
People
* Odo, a given name; includes a list of people and fictional characters with the name
* Franklin Odo (born 1939), Japanese-American historian
* Seikichi Odo (1927–2002), Japanese karateka
* Yuya Odo (born 1990), J ...
to void Jeyal's claim to the child. Star Trek original novels have suggested that her son is named Barin, but this has never been substantiated on the television series.
Appearances
;''Star Trek: The Next Generation''
* " Haven" – arrives to attend Deanna's arranged wedding to Wyatt Miller, which ends up not happening
* "Manhunt
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* Manhunt (law enforcement), a search for a dangerous fugitive
* Manhunt (military), a search for a high-value target by special operations forces or intelligence agencies
Social organisations
* Manhun ...
" – looks for new husband
* " Ménage à Troi" – kidnapped by a Ferengi
* " Half a Life" – discovers a scientist she has developed feelings for is required to end his own life
* "Cost of Living
Cost of living is the cost of maintaining a certain standard of living. Changes in the cost of living over time can be operationalized in a cost-of-living index. Cost of living calculations are also used to compare the cost of maintaining a cer ...
" – deals with mid-life crisis; mentors Alexander Rozhenko
* "Dark Page
"Dark Page" is the 159th episode of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', the seventh episode of the seventh season. It features a guest appearance by a young Kirsten Dunst as a young alien. It was al ...
" – falls into a coma; Deanna aids in her recovery and in the process, learns of her sister, Kestra, and Kestra's death
;''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''
* " The Forsaken" – helps Odo deal with personal problems
* " Fascination" – becomes involved in a Bajoran love festival
* " The Muse" – marries Odo temporarily, to protect custody of her unborn son
Majel Barret also played Number One
Number One most commonly refers to:
* 1 (number)
Number One, No. 1, or #1 may also refer to:
Music Albums
* ''Number 1'' (Big Bang album), and the title song
* ''No. 1'' (BoA album), and the title song
* ''No.1'' (EP), by CLC
* ''n.1 ...
, Nurse Christine Chapel, and often the voice of a Star Trek main computer.
Reception
In 2018, CBR ranked Lwaxana the 4th best recurring character of all Star Trek.
Mr. Homn
In most of her ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' appearances, Lwaxana Troi travels with her extremely tall manservant
A domestic worker or domestic servant is a person who works within the scope of a residence. The term "domestic service" applies to the equivalent occupational category. In traditional English contexts, such a person was said to be "in service ...
, Mr. Homn ( Carel Struycken). In ''The Ceremony of Innocence is Drowned'', part of the non-canonical '' Tales of the Dominion War'' short story anthology, Homn is killed when the Jem'Hadar
''Star Trek'' is a science fiction media franchise that began with Gene Roddenberry's launch of the original ''Star Trek'' television series in 1966. Its success led to decades of films, novels, comics, and spinoff series. A major motif of the ...
invade Betazed. Homn rarely speaks in his ''TNG'' appearances. His sole line of dialogue is in " Haven" when he says, "Thank you for the drinks."
See also
* List of ''Star Trek'' characters: A-F
* List of ''Star Trek'' characters: G-M
* List of ''Star Trek'' characters: N-S
* List of ''Star Trek'' characters: T-Z
* List of minor recurring characters in ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''
* List of minor recurring characters in ''Star Trek: Enterprise''
* List of minor recurring characters in ''Star Trek: The Original Series''
* List of minor recurring characters in ''Star Trek: Voyager''
* List of ''Star Trek'' episodes
References
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The Next Generation
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* ''Next Generation'' (magazine), video game magazine that was made by the now defunct Imagine Media publishing company
* Next Generation poets (2004), list of young ...
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation characters
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