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.

 

[Riley]

I vote Saavik as well. Sulu could do it, but 2 Sulus may be too much.

I wouldn't mind losing Demora, though I think it would be more fair to Koenig that Chekov gets the job.

I know there are very mixed feelings about Terry Matalas here, but I strongly agree with what he said about the making of season 3 of Picard. When he was asked about the characters all surviving and having a happy ending, he said he doesn't understand why writers want to kill off their heroes. He said he just couldn't bring himself to kill off any of the TNG characters. I'm on board with that. It might not be the "modern" approach, but I like happy endings. Kirk didn't need an on screen death, IMHO. His farewell in TUC was just fine.

Characters like James T. Kirk should never be shown meeting a definitive end, IMO. They're modern myth and as such, they should ride off into the sunset. This is what should have become of the entire TOS crew. The only TOS character who wasn't in some way diminished by their appearance in the TNG era was McCoy. Sarek lost his mind, Spock was dramatically underused in a not very interesting premise, Scotty was trapped in a transporter purgatory for decades, and Kirk was also trapped in another kind of purgatory for decades, only to be freed and then die. The TOS characters deserved better and these days, I tend to just ignore their appearances in the TNG era except for McCoy's inspection in "Encounter At Farpoint."

Logically, should be Chekov. He was a first officer in TWOK so it always seemed strange that he went back down to somewhat menial postings afterwards.

Agreed, especially since he was an XO and Sulu was getting command of the Excelsior before the Genesis incident. Dialogue removed from Star Trek II establishes that Sulu was aboard the Enterprise as a favor to Kirk before taking command of Excelsior.