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10.Erica Ortegas, Helmsman

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9.James T. Kirk

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1 describes himself to Laan Noonien-Singh as having a complicated life.

Often infuriatingly so,especiallyif you are his future long-suffering bestie, Mr. Spock.

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Hes not incapable of seriousness, though.

8.Una Chin-Riley, First Officer

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Is she sad?Shes emerging from a decades-long crushing sadness and fear of discovery.

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By rights, Una has reason to be even sadder than she is.

7.Nurse Christine Chapel

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Like Una, shesverygood at keeping secrets.

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6.Commander Pelia, Head of Engineering

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Well, as any vampire can tell you, immortality sucks, actually!

5.Nyota Uhura, Communications Officer

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Is she sad?Sure is.Why is she sad?Captain Pike calls Ensign Uhura the Voice of theEnterprise.

Shes very unassuming, but its an apt moniker for the ships hypercompetent communications officer.

Spock, Science Officer

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And throwing himself into his work!

Thats gotta sting with the pain of an entire hornets nest.

That hand-holding as they watch the wreckage of theCayugahurtle away cant meannothing.

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3.Captain Christopher Pike

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That doesnt mean its not a far-out bummer!

Its a classic and delicious!

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avoidance strategy thats got to fail at some point.

Joseph MBenga, Chief Medical Officer

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Is he sad?Dr.

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Also, he has PTSD from his experiences as a very effective special-ops assassin in the Klingon War.

Hes also an A+ friend and mentor to Nurse Chapel and a skilled martial artist.

Wouldnt aSidney Freedmantype character fit nicely into this ensemble?

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1.Laan Noonien-Singh, Chief of Security

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Is she sad?Oh, my, yes.

This poor woman is the saddest tough cookie.Why is she sad?How much time do you have?

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First of all, shes her familys sole survivor of a gruesome attack by the Gorn.

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