No Right Answer: Best Star Trek Captain Ever
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Soooo much agreed. If you pull the "weight on shoulders" argument, it gotta be Archer.TimeLord said:
I mean, ENT was awful for the whole time war stuff and it being a shameless prequel ... But that in no way affects Archer's captain role.
Captain alone, my list is definitely
1. Picard
2. Archer
3. Sisko
4. Janeway
5. Kirk
Lets not forget Kirk also Cheated to become a captain. He also nearly got his CO killed on his first outing. Also most of the time his reaction was to either screw or slap whatever he came in contact with. Kirk was terrible. Absolutely terrible as a captain. He should have been put on a garbage scow. *Grumble*Azuaron said:
I wholeheartedly agree with you. Archer was probably the best captain. He had massive stakes to contend with, and no support except that which he basically had to bleed for. Janeway would be my second vote. She saved earth from the Borg numerous times and developed a weapon in the future which made them somewhat useless.TimeLord said:
Granted... she's an admiral now which makes the whole thing moot... but still!
He did NOT start the war. THEY DID, not us, not us. [/cheesy melodrama]Soviet Heavy said:
OT: I am glad to see so many here here agree that Captain Sisko was a great Captain. but not the best.
MY LIST:
1. Captain Picard : Obvious I know, Diplomat, Scientist, Skilled tactical commander. A good leader is approachable and friendly, but not your friend.
2. Captain Sisko : He helped Bajor(sp?) recover after a devastating 70 years of oppression. He may not have wanted to, but he became a very good spiritual leader. He lead his people into battle, he stood on the front lines at times, firing at the enemy.
3a. Captain Johnathan Archer : He was the first Captain of an Earth Warp 5 Starship. Through his skills in Diplomacy he helped to found the Federation. Also, he knocked the logic INTO the Vulcan's. His daring during the Xindi incident saved Earth.
3b. Captain Janeway : The only reason she is this low on the list is because there are just too many great captains in Starfleet history. Her guidance and leadership brought two crews together, in then got her people home in only 7 years.
5. Captain Kirk : Honestly, while I like him, he did suck at being captain. He never delegated away missions, he slept with every one who crossed his path, though he never slept with anyone on his crew that is in his favor. Kirk was creative, and a good leader, but I would never want him to be promoted above Commander, and that is a stretch.
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That is how I rank them in a race. Picard out in fount, with Sisko slightly behind. Archer and Janeway are tied and only slightly behind Sisko. And Kirk was being lapped by Picard.
Excuse me, but no Archer? No Sisko? No Pike? No Janeway? No Mackenzie Calhoun?
You need to see more Star Trek.
You need to see more Star Trek.
Kirk would often sleep with the threat.JPArbiter said:
Thereby becoming the threat.
Space syphilis.
i feel the right choice was definitely made. i saw the score 3 to 4 at the end and knew he just had to survive the drink test and that would be the end, tensist moment iv felt in a long time i practically shouted "DRINK! DRINK YOU BEAUTIFUL BASTERD!!! at the computer screen
picard is deeply moral, highly logical and intelligent, Picard is also a master of diplomacy and debate who resolves seemingly intractable issues between multiple parties with a Solomon-like wisdom. Though such resolutions are usually peaceful, Picard is also shown using his remarkable tactical cunning in situations when it is required put is not afaried to get his own hands dirty when he needs to (see first contact for case in point). Picard has a fondness for detective stories, Shakespearean drama, and archeology. He is frequently shown drinking Earl Grey tea simply put hes the thinking mans captain which is exactly the kind of man you want Manning a diplomatic warship.
also lets not forget that he SURVIED BEING ASIMALTED BY THE BORG!!! and party thru sheer force of will regained his humanity a feat unheard of til 7 of 9.
picard is deeply moral, highly logical and intelligent, Picard is also a master of diplomacy and debate who resolves seemingly intractable issues between multiple parties with a Solomon-like wisdom. Though such resolutions are usually peaceful, Picard is also shown using his remarkable tactical cunning in situations when it is required put is not afaried to get his own hands dirty when he needs to (see first contact for case in point). Picard has a fondness for detective stories, Shakespearean drama, and archeology. He is frequently shown drinking Earl Grey tea simply put hes the thinking mans captain which is exactly the kind of man you want Manning a diplomatic warship.
also lets not forget that he SURVIED BEING ASIMALTED BY THE BORG!!! and party thru sheer force of will regained his humanity a feat unheard of til 7 of 9.
Perhaps you've never heard the old Vulcan proverb, "Only Nixon could go to China."Daaaah Whoosh said:
Okay, so I'm not the only one who likes Captain Sisko. I really think the debate is between him and Picard, especially since Sisko doesn't like Picard. They both are from the best time of Star Trek, the 1990's.
James T. Kirk is not a man I'd follow into the reaches of space. All those dead redshirts vital to the operations of the Enterprise, sending the highest-ranking officers on the ship on away missions instead of soldiers, it's like Kirk was trying to make sure he got the shot to pilot the ship by himself just to prove he could. Picard, though, he's an actual leader. He can be diplomatic, he can be badass, he can be a hardass when nessecary, he can be your best friend, it's like they distilled all the best leadership traits into him.
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I love Sisko but ya Picard is tops!DTWolfwood said:
