What TOS-era character could have captained the Enterprise-B?

[Allyn Gibson]

Two characters that just came to mind that weren't on TOS but are "TOS-era" are Erika Ortegas and Jenna Mitchell. However, Ortegas (b. 2233) would be 60 years old when the B launched, so those two would probably be admirals if still active (or alive).

EDIT: Just checked and Kirk was also born 2233, so... never mind.

This post makes me think of Peter David's novel, The Rift, which features a Commodore Jose Tyler in the movie-era.

I hope we do get to see in the years and decades to come in future productions where Pike's crew ends up.

 

[comsol]

DeSalle - he was placed in command during Catspaw.

 

[Denise]

I also have agree with those of you above who felt that the send-off in TUC was a fitting ending for Kirk and that his ultimate fate did not need to be seen on screen. It boggles my mind a bit too why writers would want to kill off their heroes, but that's just my take. I liked S3 of Picard, for the very reason that it provided an excellent ending to the characters.

Same with Spock's demise. I would have been cool with him disappearing and never being seen again. It keeps the door open for many possibilities. Or even just take for granted he lived out his life on New Vulcan.

 

[Procutus]

Agreed. I realize that was done as a bit of a tribute to Leonard after he passed, but by the same token, just because he was no longer with us, it was not necessary for Spock to die (a second time) as well.