Nog Loses A Leg & Quark Gives Him Some Random Advice...

Positively The CREEPIEST Star Trek Alien Characters!!!...

The VERY Sexy, Seductive Feezel Phlox...

Well, well, Feezel was certainly "a healthy Debobian woman." She and Doctor Phlox sniffed each other affectionately when she first came on board the Enterprise, obviously feeling very joyful to see each other again. Feezel was not only married to Doctor Phlox, (By the way, WHAT IS his first name?! It certainly isn't "Doctor"!) but she was also married to two other husbands, who also had other wives. Denobian marriages and the many children and the extended families that result from them are very confusing, ~ to say the least! Yes, ~ Fezzel found Trip to be very, very attractive, and sidled up to him immmediately, kittenishly moving very close to him and almost purrrrrrring. She, grinning widely, even rubbed her bare foot against his leg, under the table where they were sitting.

All this got her absolutely nowhere, because Trip had the idea, antiquated and SILLY by Denobian standards, that "a man doesn't play with another man's wife!". To which Doctor Phlox responded that his human notions of morality were frankly QUITE ridiculous.

>>> YES-YES... Feezel Phlox was a Denobulan scientist, an expert in quantum optics. She was also the second of Dr. Phlox' three wives. In 2152, she attended a medical conference that Enterprise NX-01, carrying Phlox, one of her husbands, also attended. She delivered a neutron microscope to the Enterprise and provided instruction on maintaining the technology. While aboard, she became interested in Commander Tucker and attempted to seduce him. When Tucker informed Phlox of the situation, Phlox explained that such behavior was perfectly acceptable in Denobulan culture and that he should take advantage of Feezal's affections. However, Tucker was bound by Human customs and refused, much to the amusement of Phlox and Feezal. (ENT: "Stigma")

In 2161, she attended the founding of the United Federation of Planets. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages...") ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom".

BASEBALL: Deep Space 9 Style... ;)

(Giggle) >>>

When Trip Got Pregnant...

Uh... He said he'd rather not be known as the first pregnant man, but Dr. Phlox was able to remove the embryo. >>>

The Most Famous Quotes From Worf...

Despite the Klingon love for combat and warfare, they were an incredibly honorable species that held tight to their traditions. When Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn), the first Klingon to join Starfleet, fans didn't know what to expect. He was often very literal when he spoke, quick to anger and more than willing to engage enemy forces, but it wasn't long before he became an honored member of the crew and a friend to many of his shipmates. Because of his troubled family history, Worf struggled with fatherhood when it was unexpectedly thrust upon him. He didn't always know how to interact or bond with his son Alexander, which sometimes led to strain between them. Worf served on the Enterprise under Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) until its destruction, and after a brief period of self-reflection he joined Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) on Deep Space Nine to help him deal with the Klingons after they invaded Cardassia. He became a permanent fixture on DS9, even falling in love and getting married to Trill Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell), whose former host Curzon had a deep rapport with the Klingons and love for their culture. Across the franchise, Worf appears in more episodes than any other character, and fans never seem to get enough of him. Regardless of the position Worf found himself in, he almost always had something memorable to say. The virtual king of stunning, Stoic one-liners, even his reappearance in the final season of Star Trek: Picard provoked a cornucopia of hilarious quotes that will be forever remembered. >>> "A warrior does not let a friend face danger alone." Season 5, Episode 17 of Star Trek: TNG introduced a race called the J'naii. Once a bi-sexed species, as they evolved it became primitive for one to identify using gender, but Commander Riker's (Jonathan Frakes) interactions with a scientist named Soren instigated physical attraction between the pair. Soren admits that though it is considered taboo among her people, she secretly identifies as female, but can never reveal this because they would cure her against her will. When Soren is taken to be forcibly cured, Riker plans to rescue her and provide asylum aboard the Enterprise, at which point Worf offers to attend him to the surface. After all, there will be danger, and it would go against everything he believes in to let his friend face it alone. >>> "Klingons do not procrastinate. It is a tactical delay." When Riker (Jonathan Frakes) accused Worf of procrastination in Season 7, Episode 2, "Liaisons" the Klingon's witty response revealed his actual reason for taking his time. It would seem Worf wasn't a fan of dress uniforms, as they reminded him too much of women's dresses. As Riker admonishes him for his sexist and outdated mode of thought, the pair exit quarters to meet with the onboarding dignitaries. Calling procrastination a tactical delay may just make it sound official enough to be overlooked when looking for a good excuse. >>> "Klingons do not pursue relationships. They conquer that which they desire." Worf spoke those words to Data after he sought his advice on pursuing a romantic relationship with crewmate Jenna D'Sora in TNG Season 4, Episode 25. That does seem to sum up what one might expect from a Klingon romance, but when it came to his relationship with Jadzia Dax on DS9, it was hard to tell which one was the conqueror. Worf was smitten with Jadzia in ways it's almost difficult to imagine had it not been right there on the screen. While their marriage and relationship was deeply rooted in Klingon traditions, Jadzia did reveal a softer side of Worf that made him all the more endearing. >>> "One's personal space is a right." When word got out that the final season of Picard would feature a reunion of TNG's treasured crew, fans couldn't wait to see what had become of their favorite Klingon. Surprisingly, Worf had changed quite a bit since his last appearance. Following a zen path and practicing peaceful meditation, he seems much less quick-to-anger than the old Worf, but he still values his personal space. Given how much people began to value their personal space during the COVID-19 pandemic, Worf's timely reminder should keep everyone in check going forward. >>> " And I will make it a threesome." Worf always had this way of speaking literally without much thought for how it might translate to others. So, when Riker tells Picard he's not going alone into enemy territory, Worf chimes in with that hilarious line. Even Riker doesn't know what to do with it, asking, "Do you even hear yourself?" While a lot of fans weren't overly enthralled with the final season of Picard, it did provide a ton of fan-service with iconic Worf lines like that, which it so much easier to overlook the glaring plot holes. >>> "You have never seen death? Then look, and always remember." No one in the galaxy was more ill-prepared to become a single dad than Worf. His approach to fatherhood was often questionable to humans, which was odd because he was actually raised by humans himself after he was orphaned. When his son Alexander's mother was murdered, he didn't let the boy look away. He wanted him to remember what death looked like and be unafraid. While that may seem startling, forcing a child to stare at death was a very Klingon response. Klingons don't view death the way other cultures do, and while his son was part human through his mother, he was still Klingon, and Worf tried to reinforce that every chance he got. >>> "Thinking about what you can't control only wastes energy..." Despite his lacking skill as a father, Worf once gave young Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) the best advice imaginable when he fretted over being confronted by his greatest fear for a psych exam. Pointing out that focusing on what one can't control was a waste of energy, he added that it only created another enemy in need of battling. Despite his staunch warrior demeanor, Worf openly admitted to Wesley that his own greatest fear was depending on others to keep him alive, and it was a fear he faced every single day. >>> "I am Klingon. If you doubt it, a demonstration can be arranged." Because Worf was raised by humans and his father Mogh was considered a traitor by his own people, he faced a lot of ridicule when it came to Klingons. One of the most aggressive sources of ridicule was his brother Kurn (Tony Todd), who constantly called his devotion to their heritage into question. Unafraid to come head to head with his own brother, it took a long time and many skirmishes before the two of them made tentative peace with one another. >>> "I have slaughtered countless enemies over the years..." When reunited with his old crew during Picard, there was talk about why some of them hadn't exactly kept in touch over the decades that spanned their last encounters. Worf had the most plausible excuse of all, telling them, "I have slaughtered countless enemies over the years and considered sending their heads to all of you, but I was advised that that was… passive-aggressive." Even as an old Klingon in search of peace and zen, Worf's unique and Stoic sense of humor still remains one of his most admirable qualities. >>> "Today is a good day to die." Among Klingons, the words "Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam" are readily spoken before going into battle. Roughly translated into "Today is a good day to die," is a testament to the Klingon willingness to give everything they have to the battle ahead, even their life if it is needed. Worf was actually the first Klingon to speak these words in the third season of TNG, when he told his father's most powerful rival, "It is a good day to die, Duras, and the day is not yet over." ~ From "Screenrant".

The Beautiful And Brilliant And Sensual Feezel, ~ One Of Dr. Phlox's Three Wives, Comes On To Trip...

"Did she offer you a rose petal bath?... Nonsense!,,, Any man would be a fool to ignore the romantic overtures of a healthy Denobian woman!"...

>>> ... Dr. Phlox: (To Trip) "Your loss." ;) >>>

The Denobian Doctor From "Enterprise"...

...Somewhat like an agitated bearded dragon. Lol! ;)

Pan Fried Catfish, ~ Trip's Favorite Food...

>>> Simple is best, and this Southern fried catfish is no exception. The easy dinner only requires a handful of pantry staples, and it’s ready in about 20 minutes. Pair the crispy pan fried fish with classic sides like Jiffy cornbread with creamed corn, traditional coleslaw, or flaky biscuits for an old-fashioned supper that everyone at the table will love! ***Southern fried catfish recipe, by Blair Lonergan: Ingredients... This is a quick overview of the simple ingredients that you’ll need for a simple pan fried catfish recipe. Catfish fillets: you’ll need about 1 pound total, with each fillet weighing 3-4 ounces. Catfish is a popular source of protein that’s low in fat and low in calories. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, catfish is one of the five most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury and high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Farmed catfish is a sustainable, clean, and safe seafood option (source). And yes — frozen catfish (thawed in the refrigerator overnight) works beautifully for this recipe. Yellow cornmeal: adds a crispy crust to the outside of the fish. Seasoned salt: such as Lawry’s brand, which includes salt, herbs, and spices to add great flavor to the crust quickly and easily. Black pepper and garlic powder: for even more flavor in the cornmeal. Milk: helps the cornmeal mixture adhere to the fish. You can use buttermilk for a rich, tangy flavor instead. Vegetable oil and butter: for frying the fish. The oil has a higher smoke point, while the butter adds great flavor. You can substitute with other mild oils like canola oil or peanut oil. Directions You’ll love how quickly and easily this simple fried catfish recipe comes together! I’ve included the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here’s the overview: Combine the dry breading mixture with a whisk in a shallow dish (cornmeal and seasonings). Pour milk into a separate shallow bowl. Dip the fish in the milk to get it wet, and then shake off any excess. While it’s certainly not necessary, some folks like to soak catfish in milk or buttermilk to remove an overly fishy smell or flavor. Dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture and gently coat the fillets on all sides. Fry the catfish in a hot cast iron skillet or Dutch oven with oil and butter. The catfish is thin, so it cooks through in the time that it takes the exterior to become a beautiful, crispy golden brown. You don’t have to burn the exterior in order to finish the inside, and you don’t have to transfer the skillet to the oven to finish baking. The catfish will take about 5-7 minutes per side. You know that it’s done when it becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Keep the fish warm while you’re frying subsequent batches by placing a wire rack over a baking sheet. Put the cooked fried fish on the wire rack and place it in a 200°F oven for up to 30 minutes, until you’re ready to serve the meal. Do not cover the cooked fish with foil or wrap it up. The exterior will not stay crispy if you do so. HELPFUL TIPS... Shake off the excess milk and cornmeal each time you dredge the fish to make sure that you just have a light coating on each piece. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to fry the fish in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan. This will keep the oil at a steady temperature and will ensure crispy (rather than soggy) fish fillets. Southern Fried Catfish PREP: 10minutes minutes COOK: 10minutes minutes TOTAL: 20minutes minutes SERVINGS 4 CALORIES 222 kcal Simple, crispy, cornmeal-crusted Southern fried catfish is ready in about 20 minutes! Equipment Large skillet Ingredients... 4 catfish fillets (about 3-4 ounces each) 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (I use Lawry's brand) ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons salted butter Optional garnish: lemon wedges and fresh parsley Instructions... Combine cornmeal, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Pour milk into a separate dish. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip a catfish fillet in the milk, and shake off any excess. Transfer milk-soaked fish to the cornmeal mixture and gently roll to coat on both sides. Repeat with remaining fillets. Place fish in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown on each side (about 5-7 minutes per side). The fish will flake easily with a fork when it’s done. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook the fish in batches. Don't overcrowd the skillet! Drain fish on paper towels. Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a lemon wedge, if desired. Shake off the excess milk and cornmeal each time you dredge the fish to make sure that you just have a light coating on each piece. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to fry the fish in batches so that you don’t overcrowd the pan. This will keep the oil at a steady temperature and will ensure crispy (rather than soggy) fish fillets. Serve the fried catfish with lemon wedges and a fresh parsley garnish for a bright finishing touch. Season the catfish with additional kosher salt and ground black pepper, if desired, while the fish is still warm.

The Chemistry Between Trip & T' Pol...

>>> Nearly 20 years after Star Trek: Enterprise ended, the romance between T’pol and Trip still defines them, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It was a controversial relationship, but it did allow the characters to explore and grow. T'pol was more emotional than most Vulcans but definitely more detached than most humans. Conversely, Trip annoyed her; so, he baited her. This naturallycaused friction, but also allowed them to learn from each other. T'pol had to really think about whether she wanted to pursue the Vulcan culture of duty or a human one of choice. Trip became a safe way for her to explore her emotions, and T'pol became that for Trip as she helped him through trauma and grief. Ultimately, Trip and T’Pol’s failed Star Trek romance was important for Star Trek: Enterprise to explore. After all, the show was set in the pre-United Federation of Planets era of space exploration. This means that, chronologically, theirs would have been one of the first relationships between a human and a compatible species. As controversial as it was, it made sense for such an uncharted relationship.

However, Star Trek: Enterprise fans who enjoyed the more explicit aspects of the relationship could still see some problems with it. First, it seemed to come out of nowhere. T’pol and Trip had no lead-up to a relationship until the end of season 2 when tragedy struck with the Xindi attack on Earth. Their weapon killed millions, including Trip’s sister, Elizabeth. As a result of his grief, Trip couldn't sleep. T'Pol was asked by starship Enterprise doctor, Dr. Phlox, to use Vulcan neuropressure to help him relax. This was the catalyst for T'Pol and Trip developing feelings for each other, culminating in sex.

After they were somewhat improbably brought together, Trip and T'pol faced many threats to their relationship. Trouble and heartache existed around every corner. No sooner had T'pol confessed her feelings to Trip than she was convinced to go through with a long-arranged marriage to another Vulcan. She quickly divorced, but then she and Trip discovered that a rogue group had stolen their DNA and created a child. They warmed to the idea of raising a child, but it turned out that errors in the genetic engineering of the baby meant she would not survive. (Such an adorable baby too!!!) In the end, Trip’s self-sacrificial death for the Enterprise denied them both any chance of a happy resolution to their relationship. (It made me sad to see that Trip, even mortally wounded, winked at Archer at the last moment.) Btw, he mounts a horse like he knows how to ride. ;) ~ Text From "Screenrant".

One Of My VERY Favorite Characters: Charles (Trip) Tucker III...

Born in 2121, Charles Tucker III grew up in Panama City, Florida. (ENT: "Strange New World", "Fusion") He was born with a birthmark on the right side of his body. (ENT: "Similitude") Tucker acquired the nickname "Trip" due to the fact that he was the third (the "triple") Tucker to be named "Charles", after his father and grandfather. (ENT: "First Flight") In the final draft script of "Similitude", Tucker's birthmark was said to be "over his left shoulder blade," rather than "on his right side." As a child, Tucker read The War of the Worlds with his mother. Growing up, he always wanted to be a starship captain, but his father thought he should be an engineer while his mother thought he should be an architect. (ENT: "Similitude") In the final draft script of "Similitude", Tucker was established as having fixed his father's ocean skimmer, pointing out to his father that an out-of-phase suspensor coil had been the reason why the craft hadn't been working properly. At the age of seven, Tucker's mother bought him a copy of Emory Erickson: Father of the Transporter, and he made her read it to him every night for a month. It was his childhood admiration for Emory Erickson that made him finally decide that he wanted to be an engineer. (ENT: "Daedalus") As Tucker later recalled, he was extremely skilled at taking things apart, but not so good at putting them back together. (ENT: "Observer Effect") Tucker used to take his younger sister, Elizabeth, to a movie theater near their house. He later remembered that she would "scream like a banshee" if he didn't take her. (ENT: "The Expanse") Tucker once put a garden snake in his sister's doll house, and his family once had a large dog named Bedford. (ENT: "Similitude") On several occasions, Tucker went on camping trips with his friends. They would spend half the night looking up at the stars and wondering what Earth's sun would look like from a distant planet. (ENT: "Strange New World") During his early childhood, Tucker attended Bayshore Elementary, where he attended his first dance. He knew before the event that Melissa Lyles, a girl who he had a crush on, would be there, and spent weeks practicing dance steps with his brother in preparation for the event. On the night of the dance, Melissa wore a red dress, and Tucker believed she was the prettiest girl there. He desperately wanted to ask her to dance with him, but he was not courageous enough to approach her. Tucker caught the girl looking at him a few times, but he eventually ended up standing in a corner with his friends. Twenty years later, he still regretted not asking the girl to dance. (ENT: "Fusion") In Tucker's tenth grade biology class, a Vulcan scientist who the children referred to as "Mr. Velik" came to teach the class about life on other worlds. Tucker, who had never seen a Vulcan up close before, was terrified of the teacher. Velik often reminded his students, "Challenge your preconceptions or they'll challenge you." Tucker went on to associate this advice with his memory of Velik. (ENT: "Strange New World") During the late 2130s, Tucker used to drive his car out to Chatkin Point, park along the shoreline, and stare at the moon with his girlfriend. He later compared the size of his first car to that of a Retellian escape pod. (ENT: "Precious Cargo") According to Tucker, his grandmother taught him to never judge a species by their eating habits. (ENT: "Broken Bow") His personal favorite food was pan-fried catfish with hushpuppies. (ENT: "Unexpected", "Dead Stop", "These Are the Voyages...") Tucker had no allergies that he knew of. (ENT: "Unexpected") Trip was self-taught, having learned engineering from working on boat engines. Tucker first joined Starfleet in 2139, at which time he lived in Sausalito, a few blocks from the Vulcan Compound. He subsequently recalled that he "got into a lot of trouble" at Starfleet Training Command. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages...", "Broken Bow", "Unexpected", "Observer Effect") By 2143, Tucker was a member of Captain Jefferies' engineering team, with the rank of lieutenant. After the destruction of warp-2 prototype vessel NX-Alpha in that year, Tucker met Commander Jonathan Archer. He later assisted Archer and A.G. Robinson in stealing a backup warp-2 prototype vessel, the NX-Beta, in an attempt to prove to Starfleet Command that the engine design was sound. (ENT: "First Flight") Shortly thereafter, Tucker taught Archer how to scuba dive off the coast of Florida. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages...") Tucker did his survival training during two weeks in the Australian Outback in a group that included Archer. (ENT: "Desert Crossing") Additional Starfleet training simulations familiarized Tucker with mind-altering agents. (ENT: "Strange New World") In 2147, Tucker was on Titan as part of the Omega training mission, together with Archer. A malfunction with Tucker's environmental suit occurred on Titan's surface, so Tucker desperately tried to take off his helmet, but Archer saved his life by preventing him from doing so. (ENT: "Strange New World", "Unexpected") Brannon Braga once commented about Trip's pre-Enterprise career, "Trip's never been to an alien world. Trip's never been to an alien civilization." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 2, Issue 7, p. 20) ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom". EXCUSE ME!!!... He has the CUTEST nose!!! And, I could listen to him talk ALL DAY, ~ love his accent. But, it sounds more like Oklahoma to me than Florida... :) >>>

"The Quintain," ~ Star Trek Animated Fan Film...

The LOST Episode Of The Original Star Trek...

One Of The VERY Best Episodes Of The Original Star Trek: The Nightmarish "Man Trap"...

THE SCARIEST & CREEPIEST...

Awww ~ WHAT AN ADORABLE DOG... Yes-yes-YES, ~ THEY HAVE FOREHEAD RIDGES TOO!!!...

MORN IS A QUIET GUY, ~ USUALLY...

Morn has cute little ears like an otter, BUT, does he have bad acne???

We learned later, that he's a high ranking prince among his people. He had 17 brothers and sisters. :O >>> Although he owned his own ship, Morn kept his quarters aboard Deep Space 9. His quarters were exceptionally spartan, containing a "hot tub" of mud, where he slept, and a painting of a matador. (DS9: "In the Cards", "Who Mourns for Morn?") Morn was quite the ladies' man and was often seen with a beautiful woman by his side. Starfleet officer Jadzia Dax once asked out Morn, who declined. (This pleased me, strangely. HA!!!... When everyone else THINKS Jadzia is just SO GORGEOUS.) Jadzia did say she thought he was cute, (It's probably the ears.) (DS9: "Progress") and prior to 2372, she later admitted that she used to have a little crush on him. As she explained it, however, he wasn't interested. (DS9: "Who Mourns for Morn?") Morn was attracted to several other females aboard the station and was frequently seen flirting with some, such as a Bajoran woman who received a hand kiss from him (DS9: "The Forsaken"), as well as a Kobheerian (DS9: "Dramatis Personae"), and a Human Starfleet officer, to whom he gave a flower in exchange for a kiss on the cheek, before walking away arm-in-arm. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin...") Morn also enjoyed playing dabo, but couldn't get the hang of darts. (DS9: "Accession") He and Worf frequently sparred, having weekly combat in the holosuite. Worf thought that he was an excellent sparring partner. (DS9: "Who Mourns for Morn?") ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom".

Neelix Is Cooking In Captain Janeaway's Private Dining room, ~ Etc. ...

I KNOW, ~ I KNOW, many think he's SO ANNOYING. BUT, I think He's cute. And, ~ YES-YES-YES, it IS SEXY when a man is a GOOD cook!... ;)

Miranda Jones...

Jones's blindness was a source of shame for her. Among the crew of the USS Enterprise, only Dr. Leonard McCoy was privy to her disability, but said nothing in an effort to protect her privacy. Dr. Jones spent years on Vulcan. While on Vulcan, she studied Vulcan mental discipline to turn her telepathic abilities "off" in order to maintain her sanity. In 2268, she was given an assignment to coordinate with the Medusan Ambassador Kollos after the initial offer to Commander Spock was turned down. Her assignment's success was based upon her ability to achieve a true mind link. Jones's assistant on her mission was Larry Marvick, who was in love with her. Dr. Jones, however, wished to avoid the struggle of Human emotion and therefore could not love Marvick the way he wanted her to. On Stardate 5630.7, Dr. Jones, Marvick and Kollos were transported aboard the USS Enterprise. Aboard the Enterprise, Jones exhibited signs of jealousy towards Spock, because of his higher telepathic ability, whenever he was with Kollos. Meanwhile, Marvick's jealously towards Kollos, as he felt Dr. Jones's mission with Kollos was taking her from him, grew to the point where he attempted to kill Kollos. After Marvick's failed murder attempt, and subsequent insanity and death, Jones used this as an example of why she disliked Human companionship. She viewed Human emotion as a struggle, and was willing to spend the rest of her life with the Medusans in order to avoid it. After Spock was accidentally exposed to Kollos's true appearance, Captain Kirk forced her to put aside her jealousy so she could use her telepathic abilities to help cure Spock of his resulting insanity. She did so and was able to establish a true link with Kollos. After this, she seemed to have found a measure of peace, ready to accept her assignment. As she prepared to beam down, she offered Spock the Vulcan salute and one half of the Vulcan phrase that accompanied it "peace and long life," to which Spock responded in kind with "live long and prosper." (TOS: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?") ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom".

Romances In Star Trek...

Space is a romantic setting, filled with sweeping vistas of stars, galaxies, and exotic planets, so it's natural that a show that takes place in this environment would have some compelling love stories. Star Trek has been around for decades, and in that time several famous couples have appeared on both the small and big screen as part of the franchise's ongoing story. Like many adventures in space, not all of these love stories end well, but every single one is helplessly romantic in its own unique way. Star Trek isn't just about exploration and discovery on a galactic level, it's also about mapping out the universe of the human heart... >>> James Kirk & Lenore Karidian (ToS) James Kirk had a reputation for fleeting romances, but this is one of the few that stands out. In the episode "The Conscience Of The King" Kirk is pursuing a criminal who has hidden his identity and lives as a Shakespearean actor named Anton Karidian, and Lenore is his daughter. Sparks fly between the Captain and Lenore, and the Captain is smitten, but the romance is doomed. Not only does Lenore resent Kirk for using her to get close to her father, the mass murder suspect, but it also turns out she's the real-life Lady Macbeth. (Truly, TRULY ~ in-SANE!!!) Deeply romantic, but also tragic like the Bard would write. Lieutenant Ilia & Captain Decker (Star Trek: The Motion Picture) >>> Star Trek: The Motion Picture didn't get a lot of positive attention when it was released, but the movie has stood the test of time, partly because of the romance that anchors the plot. Ilia and Decker had a past, but the viewer never finds out the finer details except what they can discern from the couple's interactions. (Uh, I thought the girl who took the part of Ilia was a poor actress.) It seems that Ilia and Decker never really got the chance they deserved, and that's what makes their story so deeply romantic and tragic at the same time. The ending of this movie is never really explained, as the concept of humans and machines becoming one was a new concept, but decades later shows like Evangelion and Ghost In The Shell would ask the same questions. Spock & Droxine (ToS)>>> For those that prefer a more intellectual and verbose romance, (and, passionless) there was the intense (if, some think so) flirtation between Spock and Droxine in "The Cloud Minders." This was one of the classic episodes that took on a civil rights dilemma, with the highborn folks like Droxine living above in luxury and the Troglytes digging in the mines below. Spock narrates part of the story, explaining the social tensions between the two groups along with professing his affection for Droxine, and his Vulcan stoicism can't hide his attraction to her. Droxine is equally smitten, and the two of them have a Victorian-style romance. (Meh.) Hugh Culber & Paul Stamets (Discovery) >>> Ask anyone what made Discovery great, and they might mention the characters of Hugh and Paul, who were awesome in their own right but also the show's power couple when they were together. Hugh Culber was cast in the role of the ship's doctor, and his quiet wisdom also made him the friend and confidante of the whole crew. Hugh's gentleness was a foil to the fiery personality of his partner Paul Stamets, the engineer who discovered the secret of spore drive travel. In what could be one of the most romantic stories in all of Star Trek history, Paul traverses the veritable universe of mycelium to resurrect Hugh after he is killed by one of his patients. Deanna Troi & William Riker (TNG) >>> Ilia and Decker worked so well on screen that they inspired another couple for a future series, Deanna Troi and William Riker. Their love transcended the adventures of the Enterprise, and plenty of times the story of The Next Generation was also the story of their romance. Troi and Riker are one of the few couples that were able to get married, have a family, and grow old together, which is one of the most romantic things that can happen to anyone. The last TNG movie starts with their wedding and they reappear in the second season of Star Trek: Picard. Christopher Pike & Vina (ToS) >>> It's a romance that blossomed not from one but two tragedies; the loss of a scientific expedition of which Vina was the only disfigured survivor and the gamma-ray accident years later that would scar Pike and make him an invalid. Pike had to leave Vina on Talos IV because she was too frail to leave, but years later when he returned in a wheelchair, she was waiting for him. There's something to be said for a couple that has been through a lot together, and it's heartwarming to think that Pike kept Vina in his heart all those years. Pike later returned to Talos IV to live the rest of his days (in continuous fantasy) with Vina. Leonard McCoy And Natira of Yonada (ToS) >>> One of the secrets of Star Trek that only hardcore fans know is that McCoy was the real ladies' man the whole time, his charm outshining any of his shipmates, including Kirk. (I agree.) In the episode "For the World Is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" McCoy learns he has a terminal illness, and despite the tragic discovery, forms a bond with a woman named Yonada, who is also facing a ticking clock. McCoy not only sincerely loves Yonada, but also is willing to risk his life to save her and her people. Yonada, on the other hand, loves McCoy enough to believe him when he tries to tell her that her world is actually a ship hurtling towards a planet on a crash course. Their mutual love saves both their lives, and it's a dropped thread that should have been picked up another time. ~ From "Gamerant".

Zephram Cochrane Invents Warp Drive...

During the 2060s, Cochrane and his team of engineers began developing the warp drive. (Star Trek: First Contact) The challenge of inventing warp theory took Cochrane an extremely long time. (ENT: "Anomaly (ENT)") In 2061, he was responsible for Earth's first successful demonstration of light speed propulsion, though his work was far from complete. (VOY: "Friendship One"; ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" library computer file) His primary motivation for commencing warp technology was financial gain in the devastated, poverty-stricken America that existed in the wake of the Third World War. He finally built Earth's first warp ship, the Phoenix, in the hope its success would prove profitable and allow him to retire to a tropical island filled with naked women. A historical irony was that, contrary to the fact he went on to use the Phoenix to inaugurate an era of peace, Cochrane incorporated a weapon of mass destruction into its design; he constructed the Phoenix in a silo on a missile complex and used a Titan II missile as his launch vehicle. By 4 April 2063, Doctor Cochrane had made plans to pilot the Phoenix on a test warp flight that was scheduled to launch the next morning. That night, he was witness to an attack from a Borg sphere that fired on the missile complex from above; Borg photon torpedoes exploded extremely close to him, as he desperately struggled to escape. Cochrane was thereafter sought by the crew of the Federation starship USS Enterprise-E, who had recently come back in time from the year 2373 to stop the Borg sphere from preventing first contact. He was temporarily considered by the Enterprise crew to have been killed in the Borg attack. By the time Dr. Cochrane was located by the Enterprise crew, he had abandoned hope for the continuation of the Phoenix, wishing that the prototype craft would "rest in peace." Cochrane was convinced to half-heartedly persist in his endeavors by the Enterprise-E crew, who treated him like a historical figure, which he was to them. When they confronted him with some particulars of his future image as herald of a better world, Cochrane refused to accept this new role. He initially attempted to literally flee from his destiny, pretending that his departure was merely temporary so he could urinate. He was subsequently pursued by a squad of officers and shot down with a phaser – which he thought of as a laser – set to a minimal power output and wielded by an impatient Commander Will Riker. Cochrane then became more cooperative; by 10:00 a.m. on 5 April, he had mentally prepared himself to make history (despite a distinctly uncomfortable hangover) and had begun readying the Phoenix for liftoff, even though he still disputed the notion of being idolized. An hour later he was aboard the Phoenix as it launched, with Commander Riker and Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge accompanying him. Cochrane was not only instrumental in the flight of the Phoenix – at one point giving the instruction to activate warp drive with the command, "Engage" – but was also amazed to view the Earth and the Enterprise-E from space and was shocked to experience the sensation of traveling at warp. He broke the warp barrier just after 11:00 a.m., enough to draw the attention of the T'Plana-Hath, a type of Vulcan survey ship which was passing near Earth. That evening, Cochrane was among many Human spectators who watched the Vulcan ship land in Bozeman, Montana, thereby making first contact with Humans and opening a new era for the whole of mankind. Finding difficulty in returning a Vulcan salute, he welcomed the arrival of the ship's Vulcan captain by engaging him in a handshake, for which Cochrane was thankful. (Star Trek: First Contact) In an alternate timeline, the Borg succeeded in stopping Cochrane from breaking the warp barrier. His failure to execute that achievement eventually resulted in Earth's being inhabited by an entirely Borg population of approximately nine billion. (VOY: "Relativity"; Star Trek: First Contact) In 2064, Cochrane acknowledged details about the first contact in Bozeman, in a commencement address at Princeton University. He claimed it had involved "a group of cybernetic creatures from the future" which had been repelled by a group of Humans who had come from the same era. However, Cochrane's remarks were largely shrugged off by his audience as a result of his tendency toward imaginative stories and intoxication. (ENT: "Regeneration") In time, Cochrane resigned himself to the role history had apparently written for him, rather than maintaining the more fantastical truth of what had happened. (Star Trek: First Contact; ENT: "Regeneration") He recanted his own statements regarding first contact and the two warring groups involved in the event a few years after making the claims. (ENT: "Regeneration") In 2073 he was recorded as proclaiming, "Don't try to be a great man; just be a man, and let history make its own judgments." (Star Trek: First Contact) In the early 22nd century, Cochrane designed a style of warp reactor that was fitted aboard J-class freighters. It was rumored that he personally signed the inside of each reactor casing. (ENT: "Horizon") He also collaborated with Henry Archer on the warp five engine around this time, working hard to develop it and help make it a reality. In 2119, Cochrane officially opened the Warp Five Complex on Earth, making a speech at the opening ceremony. (ENT: "Broken Bow") Cochrane met Henry's son, Jonathan Archer, the future captain of Enterprise NX-01, while the elder Archer was giving his son a tour of the facility. (ENT: "Singularity", "Daedalus") In a historic holoprogram, Cochrane was said to have given Henry Archer a bottle of whiskey in celebration on the day they broke ground at the Warp Five Complex. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages...") In the final draft script of "These Are the Voyages...", Cochrane was referred to as having given the bottle of whiskey sometime "after" he and Henry Archer broke ground at the Warp Five Complex, rather than on the same day. ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom".

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Star Trek: Unusual OR Banned!!!... :O

THEY WERE THE BEST OF FRIENDS!!!... But, ~ I DID Think There was SOME chemistry THERE!!!...

Wonky With Doctor Crusher... ;)

...Yes-yes, ~ the lovely redheaded Dr. Beverly Chrusher >>>

Klingon Death Ritual...

... The body is now only an empty shell. Treat it as such.

Starfleet Academy...

Some Very Interesting Views Of The Capital City On Qo 'nos...

A Klingon v.s. Data?...

Prinadora, ~ Rom's Treacherous First Wife...

Prinadora was a Ferengi female, the first wife of Rom and mother of Nog. Rom's first marriage began when he signed a standard five-year marriage contract with Prinadora's father to produce a child. He then made the mistake of falling in love with his wife. As a result, he signed an extension to the contract without reading the fine print, allowing Prinadora's father to cheat him of all his money. Prinadora eventually left him for a richer man. (DS9: "Doctor Bashir, I Presume") In 2373, Rom expressed concern that after marrying Leeta, she might end up behaving as badly as Prinadora had.

It was planned for Prinadora to appear in the sixth season episode "Change of Heart". (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 545) Lolita Fatjo played Prinadora in "The Ferengi Family Hour" with Max Grodenchik, Aron Eisenberg and Chase Masterson at conventions. Part of the performance comes from the unfilmed scene from "Change of Heart" where Prinadora comes to Deep Space 9 to get Rom back. Prinadora appears in the novella Satisfaction is Not Guaranteed of Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, where Nog visits her after accusations that Rom broke the marriage contract threatens his position as Grand Nagus. Nog leaves when she fails to even recognize her son, commenting later on to Ro Laren that Leeta has been more of a moogie to him than Prinadora. The accusations that Rom broke the contract are later at least partially resolved when Ro points out that, under the Rules of Acquisition, "A contract is a contract is a contract, but only between Ferengi", reasoning that Rom's second marriage was a Bajoran ceremony and so does not 'count' under Ferengi law.

Rom...

I can't help but like him... He's such a sweet, humble, klutzy, nerdy guy. >>> "I've always been smart, brother. I just lack self-confidence." – Rom, 2372 ("Little Green Men") Rom was a male Ferengi engineer of the 24th century Ferengi Alliance and became its Grand Nagus. A failure as a businessman but a mechanical and engineering genius, he worked as a waiter for several years at Quark's Bar, Grill, Gaming House and Holosuite Arcade on Deep Space 9 before becoming an engineer in the Bajoran Militia. He was known for being a kinder, gentler Ferengi and kept that reputation as Nagus. He was the son of Keldar and Ishka, younger brother of Quark, and father of Nog. He was married twice, to Prinadora and then Leeta. Rom grew up on Ferenginar with his family. As a child, Rom was always teased for having smaller-than-average lobes than the rest of the boys. Quark was the worst, telling everyone that Rom was adopted. On Rom's Naming Day, Quark substituted his brother's presents with old vegetables, and sold the presents for more than their father had paid for them, which actually earned him the praise of his parents. (DS9: "Rivals") When Rom was a child, he had a latinum tooth sharpener. Quark resented this, as his tooth sharpener was a wooden chew stick. Rom was employed at Quark's aboard Deep Space 9, holding several positions such as server, pit boss, and assistant to Quark, before being "promoted" to Assistant Manager of Policy and Clientele. He and his brother Quark had an odd relationship. Quark at times treated him like a servant, many times swindling him out of latinum. Other times Quark took care of Rom and provided him with whatever he needed. Rom was very loyal to Quark and would do anything Quark asked – although it wasn't below him as a Ferengi to swindle, steal from or even sell his brother out at times. (DS9: "Emissary", "Babel", "The Nagus", "Prophet Motive") When the Grand Nagus Zek visited the station, he admonished Rom for sending Nog to school and told him to stop it. Zek made Quark the new nagus so he could retire. Shortly after this, he died. Rom wanted Quark's Bar, but instead Quark appointed Rom as his bodyguard. Rom still wanted the bar, but Quark refused, and Rom along with Krax, Zek's son, decided to kill Quark. Rom escorted him to an airlock but instead of a ship waiting, there was empty space. Just before Quark would have been ejected into space, Zek appeared and stated that he faked his death to test his son's worthiness to be nagus – which he failed. Quark congratulated Rom on his treachery, since this made him a true Ferengi. (DS9: "The Nagus") After Quark was appointed to open trade negotiation with the Gamma Quadrant, Rom became jealous of a Ferengi named Pel who became Quark's right-hand man in the negotiations. Rom exposed her as a female which got Quark in trouble. (DS9: "Rules of Acquisition") After the attempted murder of his brother, Rom briefly became a suspect. When the murderer tried to kill Quark again in the hospital, Rom was able to save him. (DS9: "Necessary Evil") He opposed his brother during the crisis their mother caused when she earned profit. Quark wanted Ishka to return all the profits, or he would have to and be ruined. When they stopped talking to each other, Rom arranged a meeting, and they resolved the issue. Ishka signed a confession and returned the profits. But she hid two-thirds of the profits with Rom's help. (DS9: "Family Business") Rom was made senior administrator of the Ferengi Benevolent Association, a short-lived organization established by Grand Nagus Zek during a period in which the Prophets had replaced the Nagus' greedy philosophical perspective with a more charitable one. Rom's greed was unaffected, however, and he embezzled money from the association until it was shut down, after Quark convinced the Prophets to restore the Nagus. (DS9: "Prophet Motive") In 2372, a mishap on their ship sent Rom, Nog and Quark back to Earth in 1947. This became known as the Roswell Incident. They were mistaken for invaders and were almost dissected by the military. They escaped with the help of Earth scientists and returned to their own time. On the journey to Earth, Rom's engineering expertise saved them when their ship was in danger of breaking up; and his skills helped them return to the correct time in the future, too. (DS9: "Little Green Men")

Worf Eagerly Buys A Ferengi Tooth Sharpener... ;)

KLINGONS NEED THEIR TEETH NICE AND SHARP. >>>

Riker Eats Dinner With The Klingons...

Riker Gains The Respect Of A Klingon...

Klingon Singing & The Rights Of Klingon Women...

The Dax Symbiont...

NO-NO-NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!... AKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!... Would YOU REALLY WANT an UGLY, PARASITIC worm put INSIDE YOU???!!!... >>> SOOOOOOOOO, ~ GROSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!... >>> Jadzia Dax is a joined Trill. Though she appears to be a young woman, Jadzia lives in symbiosis with a long-lived creature, known as a symbiont, named Dax; Jadzia is Dax's eighth host. The two share a single, conscious mind, and her personality is a blending of the characteristics of both the host and the symbiont. As such, Jadzia has access to all the skills and memories of the symbiont's seven previous hosts. Prior to the symbiotic joining, Jadzia earned academic degrees in exobiology, zoology, astrophysics, and exoarchaeology. Jadzia Dax is the chief science officer of the space station Deep Space Nine and is close friends with station commander Benjamin Sisko. Later in the series, she becomes involved with the Klingon character Worf, and they marry during the sixth season of the show. In the sixth-season finale Jadzia dies but the Dax symbiote survives, and in the seventh-season premiere returns with a new host Ezri Dax, played by Nicole de Boer.

>>> BUT, THEN, IF THEY HAVE TO REMOVE DAX, THAT KILLS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Reminds me of the creature from the movie, "Alien". (ABOVE ^^^. HA!!!... Jones would have got that creepy lttle alien!!!) =^-^= SUCH A GOOOOOD KITTY!!!... ;)

>>> Yes, the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series bible described the Trill symbiont Dax as resembling "a short, fat snake". Although a Trill symbiont had appeared as early as TNG: "The Host", the producers wanted a new look for the Dax symbiont, the first such lifeform to be depicted on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. "So we streamlined it," said Michael Westmore, "and made it look more like a microbe, something you'd see under a high-powered microscope." Additionally, based on the idea that the symbionts were creatures that burrowed, Westmore's team of make-up artists made the Dax symbiont pointed at one end and added some small legs. In an attempt to give the symbiont even more realism in DS9: "Invasive Procedures", Westmore inserted a vibrating pen he had found at Toys "R" Us, so the Dax symbiont could be seen moving around. (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. 87) Precisely how to show the Dax symbiont (such as in "Invasive Procedures") was a concern for the production staff. "We didn't want it to look cheesy. It was always a problem showing it," explained David Livingston. "It's that whole idea of Alien; you don't really want to see too much because the audience is either going to be repulsed by it, (Yeah, No kidding!) or else say it's just too hokey." (Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages, p. 63) The British comedian Bill Bailey (who was once a team captain on the comedy panel show Space Cadets, which featured shows called "Vulcans vs. Klingons" and "Quarks vs. Roms") named his son Dax after the symbiont. He commented, "Yes, he's called Dax after a symbiont, a creature that absorbs the power of others. I may just have given him too much baggage. I'll tell him he's named after the German stock exchange." ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom".

T' Pau...

"All of Vulcan in one package." – James T. Kirk, 2267 ("Amok Time") T'Pau was a Vulcan of epic proportion, ~ a diplomat, judge, and philosopher who became one of the leading figures in Vulcan history. One of the most logical minds among her people, she had also been "absolutely ruthless in the application of her logic." (VOY: "Darkling") >>> When she was much younger... BUT, I didn't like her when she was OLD or YOUNG... GAG.

Deanna Troi, ~ Beautiful & Desirable Ship's Counselor...

"Deanna Troi, your ship's counselor, half Betazoid, loves chocolate. The arrival of her mother makes you shudder." – Beverly Crusher, 2367 ("Remember Me")

"You have been my guide and my conscience." – Jean-Luc Picard, 2379 (Star Trek Nemesis) Deanna Troi was a female Betazoid–Human hybrid Starfleet officer. Under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, she served as the counselor aboard the USS Enterprise-D and the USS Enterprise-E. In 2379, Troi transferred to the USS Titan (Star Trek: The Next Generation; Star Trek Nemesis). By 2399, she and her husband William T. Riker lived on the planet Nepenthe with their daughter, Kestra Troi-Riker. Their son, Thaddeus Troi-Riker, died of Mendaxic neurosclerosis soon after their arrival on Nepenthe. (PIC: "Nepenthe") As a half-Betazoid, Troi was capable of extra-sensory empathy, but was incapable of reading aliens with brain structures dissimilar to Humans and other Betazoids, such as the Breen and the Ferengi. Like most Betazoids, Troi had telepathic abilities. Due to her half-Human heritage, however, the range of her telepathic abilities was limited compared to full-blooded Betazoids, and she could usually only read the thoughts of other Betazoids, most notably her mother. Troi's empathic skills made her an important asset to the Enterprise-D and her abilities were often particularly useful when dealing with hostile races. Since she could usually determine, through use of her abilities, whether others were lying, she repeatedly proved herself invaluable in many suspenseful situations. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint", "Ménage à Troi", "The Loss"; VOY: "Inside Man") Her Romance With William T. Riker >>> Deanna had an extremely close relationship with Will Riker, occasionally referring to him as imzadi, a Betazoid word for "beloved". Before they served together on the Enterprise-D, Troi taught Riker how to read her thoughts when she telepathically projected them. They learned each other's abilities but couldn't say "goodbye" when they parted. After Troi was assigned to the Enterprise-D in 2364, she was reunited with Riker. Although they informed Captain Picard that they already knew each other, neither Riker nor Troi initially revealed the intimate nature of their former relationship. Troi seemed fairly eager to be alone with Riker, and while at Deneb IV's mysterious Farpoint Station, she suggested that they explore a network of passages below the station together, an idea that Riker refused. Before he later endangered his own life to investigate why a space vessel lifeform believed to be a ship was attacking Deneb IV, Troi expressed, in an outburst of emotion, her extreme fear that Riker could be hurt. She soon managed to resume her former sense of calm, however, and returned to the Enterprise, as Riker had ordered. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint") During the Enterprise's subsequent missions, Troi referred to Riker as "Bill" on at least two occasions. (TNG: "The Naked Now", "Haven") On-screen, it is almost exclusively Troi who calls Riker "Bill" (the only exception is Beverly Crusher doing so in "Encounter at Farpoint"). According to the novel Ghost Ship, Troi uses the name "Bill" for Riker and tells Beverly that it means "shaving cream" in the Betazoid language. However, this is not in any way established in canon. While under the influence of polywater intoxication, Troi was drawn to Riker, and in an attempt to seduce her former lover, she sensuously embraced him in main engineering. When he picked her up in his arms and began carrying her to sickbay, she asked if he wouldn't rather be alone with her in his mind than ensuring she was hospitalized. Riker, however, did not surrender to her seduction and succeeded in taking her to sickbay. (TNG: "The Naked Now") Troi and Riker were later asked by Captain Picard to exhibit use of the Enterprise's holodecks to a party of Ligonian representatives, while the group of Ligonians were negotiating with the ship's crew upon visiting the vessel. When Ligonian leader Lutan instead requested that Lieutenant Yar demonstrate defense training in one of the holodecks, Picard's request went unanswered and Troi lost the opportunity to work solely with Riker. (TNG: "Code of Honor") Troi's life, as well as the lives of virtually the entire crew of the Enterprise, was later saved by Riker when he managed to persuade Portal 63 of the long-extinct Tkon Empire to release the starship from his control, as the Portal had trapped the Enterprise in an energy field that was draining the ship's power and forcing its crew, including Troi, to endure extreme cold and almost deadly oxygen deprivation. (TNG: "The Last Outpost") Regarding how this relationship was depicted in TNG Season 2, Riker actor Jonathan Frakes commented, "Some of the Troi-Riker relationship was certainly swept under the carpet, much to our dismay. We did everything we could to keep it alive." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 3, Issue 2, p. 30) Troi actress Marina Sirtis agreed, "The writers sometimes dug up the [Troi/Riker] relationship when they needed it for a story line, and kind of ignored it the rest of the time. Jonathan and I worked it, but to be honest, a lot of that stuff ended up on the cutting-room floor. I just felt that for a relationship to go on so long that there should have been some kind of resolution, either one way or the other, as far as [I] was concerned." (Star Trek: Communicator issue 115, p. 73) Some members of the TNG Season 7 writing staff, René Echevarria among them, wanted Troi and Riker to marry in that season, believing the fans would love that. However, the idea was shot down by Rick Berman and Michael Piller, which displeased the actors, including Jonathan Frakes. (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 284) Troi and Riker, 2375 Deanna and Will Riker get intimate with each other again in 2375 During the Enterprise-E's mission to Ba'ku in 2375, Deanna and Will were affected by the metaphasic radiation of the planet's rings, which eventually led to their reviving their relationship. (Star Trek: Insurrection) Deanna and Will Riker married four years later. (Star Trek Nemesis) They settled on the planet Nepenthe with their two children, Thaddeus Troi-Riker and Kestra Troi-Riker. Thaddeus died of Mendaxic neurosclerosis, which could have been cured with a positronic matrix had the Federation not imposed a ban on synthetic lifeforms after the 2385 Attack on Mars. (PIC: "Nepenthe") Her Romance With Worf >>> Although Worf was distrustful and uneasy around telepaths, Troi became a trusted exception. There was some early antagonism between them, especially when he insisted that her unexpected pregnancy (with Ian) had to be aborted for the safety of the ship. But she later helped him adjust to his new role as a father to his son, Alexander, at which time Worf grew to trust and respect Troi. (TNG: "New Ground", "Ethics", "Parallels") After an encounter with alternate realities showed him a life with Troi as his wife, Worf's eyes were opened to a new possibility, and he began to pursue her. Though surprised, Troi welcomed the advances, and the two enjoyed a romantic relationship through 2370. Deanna wasn't thrilled by Worf's concern about Riker's interest in the matter, but the triangle's tension was eased by the advice of Captain Picard. (TNG: "Parallels", "Eye of the Beholder", "All Good Things...") Troi actress Marina Sirtis was somewhat critical of Troi's Season 7 romance with Worf, believing the writers had forgotten about the characters' identities in favor of pursuing the relationship. "It was certainly an interesting idea, but […] because the sixth season had established Troi's ongoing love interest for Riker, I was amazed that Deanna would trade her strong feelings for a relationship with Worf […] I often felt that someone had watched Beauty and the Beast too many times," the actress critiqued. (Star Trek: Communicator issue 102, p. 55) However, the writers had actually put a lot of consideration into Troi's relationship with Worf, having intended "A Fistful of Datas" as a way to gradually bring them a little closer together. When several writing staffers were thinking of having Troi marry Riker in the seventh season, Michael Piller's rejection of that idea was because he instead wanted her to become romantically involved with Worf, a decision that thrilled Jeri Taylor and Worf actor Michael Dorn. Dorn had been lobbying at conventions, over a long time, for that romance to take place, though he suspected his efforts were merely coincidental to it actually being written into the series. Taylor enthused, "I think [the relationship] has given us some very nice moments. It was unexpected and not what the fans predicted, and I think that that's good." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, p. 284) By the next year, the romance seemed to have dissolved amicably. Worf transferred to Deep Space 9 and began a romantic relationship with Jadzia Dax, with the two later marrying. Troi and Riker resumed their relationship around the time Worf was grieving Jadzia's death. Worf's only visible unease at their wedding in 2379 was the result of imbibing too much Romulan ale and discomfort at the prospect of appearing naked at their Betazed marriage ceremony. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places", "You Are Cordially Invited"; Star Trek Generations; Star Trek: Insurrection; Star Trek Nemesis) The end of Troi's relationship with Worf from TNG Season 7 was not explained when Michael Dorn joined the cast of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Ronald D. Moore did consider mentioning it, imagining that the relationship had somehow broken up following the destruction of the Enterprise-D. However, Moore ultimately decided against referring to it at all. He explained, "It was probably amicable. But I never found a place where it felt natural to mention Troi without turning it into a big scene of exposition." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion, p. ?) ~ From "Memory Alpha Fandom".