Is Captain Kirk better than Picard?

The truth is that both of these captains are brilliant in their own right. If you divorce the characters from the quality of the shows, it basically comes down to how you feel a ship should be run. The reason that Picard squeaks out a victory here is mostly based on his numerous unfair advantages.
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Is Picard the best Captain?

On paper, Picard is the perfect Star Trek captain - an assured commander, a skilled diplomat and a resourceful tactician.
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Who is the greatest Starfleet Captain?

#1 – Captain Jean-Luc Picard – Star Trek: The Next Generation. Captain Picard, played by Sir Patrick Stewart, is widely considered the best captain in Star Trek history. He is a skilled diplomat, philosopher, and strategist who values diplomacy and the Prime Directive.
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Has Kirk ever met Picard?

Kirk met Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) of the USS Enterprise-d in the Nexus, and he agreed to join...
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Who is older Picard or Kirk?

How old is Captain Picard in Star Trek Next Generation? The character Picard was 59 when TNG debuted. Picard was deliberately fashioned as “older and wiser” as opposed to Kirk who was 34. Someone more mature and experienced - not a “space cowboy” - to command the 1000+ crew of the Federation flagship.
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How many years is Picard after Kirk?

Captain Kirk and Captain Picard were not alive at the same time. Captain Kirk lived in the 23rd century. Captain Picard lived in the 24th Century, 80 years later. Star Trek: Generations.
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Who is the oldest Starfleet Captain?

As far as age of the characters go, it would be Kirk as “the youngest man ever to become captain in Starfleet”, with Picard nominally being the oldest by screen appearance.
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Do Spock and Picard ever meet?

In this episode, Picard is in search of ambassador Spock who may have defected to the Romulan Empire. This episode has been praised for the "novelty and nostalgia" of seeing Spock, and noted for introducing a peace-loving Romulan faction.
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Did the Klingons respect Kirk?

So in short, the Klingons hate Kirk because he was the person who killed one of their most respected citizens, murdered his crew in cold blood, and then stole his ship.
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Did Spock care about Kirk?

Another key scene which can be interpreted as homoerotic is in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, when Spock dies, and tells Kirk, "I have been and always shall be your friend." In 1985, Roddenberry recalled from publication Killing Time, a novel that suggested the existence of such a relationship between Kirk and Spock.
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Who has the strongest military in Star Trek?

1 The Krenim Imperium

At its height, the Krenim Imperium spans over five thousand parsecs and controls over two hundred star systems and nine hundred planets. The Krenim manage to subdue a large portion of the Delta Quadrant with their unique temporal weapons.
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Which Star Trek captain lost the most crew?

Highest Percentage: Jonathan Archer

The unwanted prize here goes to Captain Archer from Enterprise, who lost 67% percent of his crew. For comparison. Kirk lost 22%, Janeway 37%, and Picard only 7%. It's not all bad for poor Captain Archer, however.
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Who is the most important man in Starfleet history?

Not only is Miles O'Brien "the most important person in Starfleet history," but he's also one of Star Trek's most relatable and well-realized characters.
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Who replaced Captain Picard?

At points during the show, Picard was briefly replaced by Captain Edward Jellico (portrayed by Ronnie Cox) and also by his first office Commander William Riker (Johnathan Frakes).
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Why is Picard so popular?

Though he wasn't the first person to lead the U.S.S. Enterprise, Picard is often regarded as the best captain of all. From his stoic clarity to his unwavering morals, Jean-Luc Picard set a new standard for captaincy in the United Federation of Planets.
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Why is Captain Picard so popular?

Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades.
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Who is the Klingons greatest enemy?

The Klingons are a proud warrior race but, amusingly, their greatest enemies in Star Trek weren't Starfleet - it was the Tribbles.
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Why is Worf the only Klingon who wears a sash?

The baldric didn't just show that Worf was Klingon. It was also an important celebration of Klingon heritage. While other baldrics might have been used to carry weapons, the Klingon ones were solely for honoring their family or house, something that was important to Worf.
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Why do Klingons look different in Worf?

The appearance of Klingons in Star Trek has evolved over time, with the original series using minimal makeup due to their tight budget. Later series introduced cranial ridges, and Discovery created a more alien look for the Klingons.
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Who did Spock mate with?

During The Search for Spock, Saavik (Robin Curtis) mated with Spock to keep him from dying during the Pon Farr he experienced while rapidly aging on the Genesis Planet. The film only implied that the two had been intimate, but there were plans for Saavik to be pregnant with Spock's baby in subsequent movies.
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Do Janeway and Picard meet?

Captain Picard never appeared on Star Trek: Voyager. He was mentioned once by Deana Troi (who did appear, but never met Janeway) in the episode “Pathfinder”. The only time Picard and Janeway talk onscreen is in Star Trek: Nemesis when Janeway, having been promoted to vice admiral, gives him his assignment.
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Who is the most decorated Starfleet officer?

A text piece, titled "The War Record of Benjamin Sisko" reveals that Captain Sisko is the most decorated officer in Starfleet history, just barely topping the record set by Garth of Izar, a hero of the 23rd century Klingon Wars.
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Who was the youngest captain in Starfleet history?

Kirk became Starfleet's youngest starship captain after receiving command of the USS Enterprise for a five-year mission, three years of which are depicted in the original Star Trek series.
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Who is the youngest Star Trek captain?

—James T Kirk of the prime reality (Shatner), was also born 2233, but a few months later. He was assigned command of Enterprise in 2265, 32 years old. (Some sources say 2265, some say 2267, the year that The Menagerie was set.) This Kirk was still considered the youngest captain of a Starfleet vessel.
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