James T. Kirk (Chris Pine)

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Appearance: The Star Trek series (1966–)Creator: Gene RoddenberryPerformer: William Shatner, Chris PineDefining moment: Marooned alive at the centre of a dead planet, Kirk makes his feeling towards his nemesis ring through the quadrant. "KHAAAAAAAN!!!"Fascinating fact: J. J. Abrams originally asked Mark Wahlberg to play Kirk's dad.Buy Star Trek now on Amazon

For the prime reality counterpart, please see James T. Kirk.

"I have no idea what I'm supposed to do, I only know what I can do." – James T. Kirk to Spock, 2259

James Tiberius Kirk was a 23rd century Human Federation Starfleet officer. As a Starfleet cadet, he was instrumental in the defeat and death of Nero, a Romulan bent on the obliteration of the entire United Federation of Planets. As a result, he was commissioned directly to the rank of captain and appointed as commanding officer of the service's flagship, the USS Enterprise.

About a year later in 2259, Kirk faced Khan, an enhanced human from the late 20th century with superior strength and intellect. However, the crew of the Enterprise managed to stop him, following the sacrifice of Kirk. Spock managed to capture Khan with the help of Uhura and Dr. McCoy managed to revive Kirk. Afterwards, the Enterprise set out on the first five-year mission.