James T. Kirk

James Tiberius Kirk (William Shatner) was captain of two Starships Enterprise (NCC-1701 and NCC-1701-A) in the fictional Star Trek universe. He was the leading character in the and the films based on it, first appearing in the episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before". His Starfleet serial number was SC 937-0176 CEC.

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William Shatner - Starships ''Enterprise'' - NCC-1701 - NCC-1701-A - Fictional - Star Trek - Where No Man Has Gone Before - Starfleet

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Kirk's middle initial was originally R. The full middle name "Tiberius" first appeared in the episode "BEM" from the , and subsequently appeared in the introduction to the novelization. It was explained that Kirk's grandfather Samuel was fascinated by the Roman emperor Tiberius. The name finally appeared canonically in .

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Kirk's adventures and tactics are of legendary renown in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants and continue to be cited well into the 24th century. He was said to have "quite the reputation as a ladies' man" by Captain Sisko. He had the biggest record in Starfleet's Department of Temporal Investigations, with seventeen temporal violations. He was also noted for blatant violations of the Prime Directive, including occasions where he saved the Pelosians, Baezians, and the Chenari from extinction.

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Alpha and Beta Quadrants - 24th century - Captain Sisko - Temporal Investigations - Prime Directive

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