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THE ORIGINAL SERIES - DEEP SPACE NINE - VOYAGER
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the show - regular cast - other cast - episodes

THE SHOW

Following the defunct Star Trek:Phase II project, and the move into movies not giving Trek fans enough, a new 80's series was being planned... a new generation of Starfleet Personnel for audiences to get used to.  Eight characters - set on the USS Enterprise-D -  were drafted up, including a French commanding officer (originally named Julian Picard).  It's reported that Gene Roddenberry wasn't keen on the Patrick Stewart for the lead role, but he was talked into the casting by his colleagues.  He was also talked into creating a 'good' Klingon character. Roddenberry didn't want to, but his colleagues said that it would show that the universe had progressed in the set time of 100 years between Kirk and the presents crew... so Roddenberry created Lt.Worf (Michael Dorn), and said that the character would appear in only 8 episodes, and the role was shared out with the existing security officer, Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby).  Fans warmed to the character immediately  and the character stayed.  This caused problems elsewhere though, and Crosby decided to quit, feeling that her character wasn't being used enough.

The series was accepted by Trek fans, and easily surpassed it's predecessor, lasting seven years.  It's believed that the series could have easily lasted longer.  The show marked it's transition from third season to fourth (the original series was axed after it's third) with the show's first two-part season cliff-hanger, a stunning Borg story called 'The Best of Both Worlds) which saw the ship's captain assimilated as part of the alien species collective as Locutus of Borg.  

REGULAR CAST

P I C A R D		Commanding Officer
		Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Born in France, Picard accepted command of the Enterprise, following on from the USS Stargazer.  He has made himself known throughout  the quadrant, and is respected by many.  No event hit Picard, as hard as when he became 'Loctus Of Borg', a demon he will never entirely exorcise.
R I K E R		Executive Officer
		Commander William T.Riker (Jonathan Frakes)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Alaska born, the trombone playing Riker has turned down a number of chances for his own command due to his loyalty to Picard, and a desire to command the Enterprise one day.  During his time of the  ship a significant moment was when he discovered his 'twin' (created by a transported accident)
G E O R D I		Chief Engineer
		Lt.Commander Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Blind since birth, Geordi, uses a VISOR to see.  Starting out bridge relief, Geordi was promoted to the role of Chief Engineer and has since becomes a greatly respected engineer. Geordi has built strong relationships whilst on the Enterprise, especially Data and Worf - and Riker with whom he attended Starfleet Academy.
W O R F		Chief Of Security
		Lieutenant Worf (Michael Dorn)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Adopted by human, following the death of his parents at the hands of Romulans, Worf became the first Klingon to enter Starfleet..  Starting out as bridge relief, he was promoted to Chief of Security following Tasha Yar's death.  Whilst on the Enterprise, Worf found that he had a son - Alexander.
C R U S H E R		Chief Medical Officer
		Commander Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Raising her son alone, since the death of her husband, Jack, Crusher is a respected doctor, who has proven herself time and time again.
T R O I		Ship's Counsellor
		Commander Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Half human, half Betazoid, Deanna is empathic (able to read emotions), making her perfect as ship's counsellor.  She accepted the post on the Enterprise, knowing that her 'imzadi', Riker, was to be first officer. Wanting more of a role on the ship, Troi passed exams to become a commander.
D A T A		Operations Manager
		Lt.Commander Data (Brent Spiner)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		An Android, one of two (his 'brother' being Lore), Data has often endeavoured to become human, becoming friends with Geordi.  Over the years Data has performed plays, danced at a wedding, dated, and tried to raise a 'daughter' Lal.  In his quarters, Data keeps a pet cat... Spot.
W E S L E Y		Starfleet Cadet
		Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Wesley came aboard The Enterprise as a simple family member (with his mother, Beverly) but soon found that he wanted to follow his parents' footsteps into Starfleet.  After a failed attempt he was later accepted, but missed transport. Picard gave him a field promotion to Ensign.  However, following an accident, Wesley was forced to repeat a year, but found his heart - and destiny - lay elsewhere.  He left to learn from 'The Traveller'
T A S H A		Chief Of Security
		Lieutenant Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby)
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
		Chief Security Officer, Tasha Yar was killed early on in the Enterprises missions - by an alien entity Armos.  A senseless killing that effected the crew deeply... especially Data.  The two had found a bond.  Later, due to an 'alternative' reality, The crew was shocked to find the daughter of Tasha - a Romulan... Commander Sela.

OTHER CAST

THE EPISODES
(episodes such as two-parters are  marked in red)