Captain

Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. The word came to English via French from the Latin capitaneus ("chief") which is itself derived from the Latin word for "head" (caput).

Fictional References

In the science-fiction series , Captain Jean-Luc Picard is the captain and commanding officer of the USS Enterprise-D, the fifth starship to bear the name "Enterprise". While the rank insignia are different in the fictional 24th century, the role of captain as the absolute commander continues to exist.

Related Topics:
Jean-Luc Picard - USS Enterprise-D - Rank insignia

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