Boldly Going essays

Boldly Going essays "The Provisional Government is going to fall, and when governments fall people like me are the first ones shot." Quark (DS9, 1997) Star Trek debuted on national television in the fall of 1966 (Trimble, 1995). While the original series was not a hit until it reached syndication much later, it still managed to gain a loyal cult-like fellowship in the hearts of fans called "Trekkies or Trekkers. That devoted pool managed to spur a successful movie franchise in the 1980s, eventually creating eight motion pictures and five spin-off series. Modern day Trekkers continually debate over which series is the greatest, with some contending that the original Star Trek wins hands down because of the original, groundbreaking escapades of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. However, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the third spin-off series, is clearly superior to the original largely due to its realistic character development, intricate plot lines, and riveting socio-political conflicts. Deep Space Nine developed their characters much more thoroughly than the original Star Trek, even going so far as to creating conflicts among the crew. While the original series' cast consisted entirely of a happy-go-lucky group of courageous officers, betrayal became an unthinkable occurrence, with outside influences becoming the cause of all quarrels between the crewmates. Captain Kirk, a highly decorated as well as devoted Federation officer, earned complete loyalty from his first in command, Mr. Spock; who never betrayed his captain while in his right mind. The one time Spock did violate orders and commandeer the Enterprise (Okuda, 1999) he did so under humanitarian reasons, to protect the life of a superior. However, DS9 is a very different situation. Kira, Captain Siskos first officer, resented her position under him. During the establishment of the series, she continually ignored his orders, pursuing her own agenda, and m ...