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Captain Jonathon Archer
Early 40's. Physical. Intensely curious. Unlike the Captains in centuries to come, Archer exhibits a sense of wonder and excitement, as well as a little trepidation about the strange things he will encounter. He holds a grudge against the Vulcans, who he blames for impeding humanity's progress. But his Science Officer, T'Pol, is Vulcan, and he's struggling to reconsider these preconceptions. Although he has a strong sense of duty, he's a bit of a renegade - he's not afraid to question orders or even disobey them, if he feels in his gut that he's right.
Archer was there when the first girders of the Enterprise were put into place. And when the Vulcans tried to suspend the maiden launch after the Broken Bow Incident, claiming humans weren't ready for interstellar travel, Archer helped persuade Starfleet to press on.
Archer has mixed feelings about T'Pol; she embodies the arrogance and high-mindedness of the Vulcans who kept his father from realizing his dreams of space exploration. But he also realizes T'Pol is a more seasoned space traveller, and he often relies on her wisdom and experience; at times, he even enjoys her dry sense of humour. Archer and T'Pol will continue to butt heads regarding humanity's new role in the 'intergalactic neighbourhood', but they will also develop a long-lasting friendship that is rare for its day - the bond between human and alien.
Archer is something of a mentor to his chief engineer, Charlie Tucker, and although he enjoys Charlie's enthusiasm and unique sense of humour, there are times when the Captain has to remind him he has to tone down his somewhat overzealous personality.
The Kirks and Picards and Janeways will one-day have the benefit of the Captains who preceded them. But Jonathan Archer is the prototype. He's making history with every light year. Because he knows his Captain's Logs will be studied for years to come, he keeps especially detailed reports. The logs themselves will be both personal and humorous.
Early 40's. Physical. Intensely curious. Unlike the Captains in centuries to come, Archer exhibits a sense of wonder and excitement, as well as a little trepidation about the strange things he will encounter. He holds a grudge against the Vulcans, who he blames for impeding humanity's progress. But his Science Officer, T'Pol, is Vulcan, and he's struggling to reconsider these preconceptions. Although he has a strong sense of duty, he's a bit of a renegade - he's not afraid to question orders or even disobey them, if he feels in his gut that he's right.
Archer was there when the first girders of the Enterprise were put into place. And when the Vulcans tried to suspend the maiden launch after the Broken Bow Incident, claiming humans weren't ready for interstellar travel, Archer helped persuade Starfleet to press on.
Archer has mixed feelings about T'Pol; she embodies the arrogance and high-mindedness of the Vulcans who kept his father from realizing his dreams of space exploration. But he also realizes T'Pol is a more seasoned space traveller, and he often relies on her wisdom and experience; at times, he even enjoys her dry sense of humour. Archer and T'Pol will continue to butt heads regarding humanity's new role in the 'intergalactic neighbourhood', but they will also develop a long-lasting friendship that is rare for its day - the bond between human and alien.
Archer is something of a mentor to his chief engineer, Charlie Tucker, and although he enjoys Charlie's enthusiasm and unique sense of humour, there are times when the Captain has to remind him he has to tone down his somewhat overzealous personality.
The Kirks and Picards and Janeways will one-day have the benefit of the Captains who preceded them. But Jonathan Archer is the prototype. He's making history with every light year. Because he knows his Captain's Logs will be studied for years to come, he keeps especially detailed reports. The logs themselves will be both personal and humorous.
