Which Captain retreated the most?

[Ragitsu]

Good morning.

Here is a fairly straightforward question: of the TOS to ENT Captains, who - above the rest - tended to play it safe by engaging in "tactical withdrawals"?, Yes, there is something of a difference between a "retreat" and the wordier "tactical withdrawal", but I am essentially wondering which Captain was the most cautious.

 

[BillJ]

Iunno? Never really cared. Plus the unequal number of episodes from show-to-show makes situations even harder to compare.

I’d guess Archer, because he was largely outgunned in the 22nd century.

 

[XCV330]

Good question. If we count the opening of every season of LD as a separate canon instance, Captain Freeman. Nobody nopes away from battle like Freeman. Actually now I think of it, I don't think she actually retreated in episodes. Archer definately retreated a few times.

 

[BillJ]

Also, are we talking about complete withdrawal from a situation or are we talking about backing off to analyze the situation and then reengaging?

 

[XCV330]

Also, are we talking about complete withdrawal from a situation or are we talking about backing off to analyze the situation and then reengaging?

If so, the Sisko's giving up an entire space station is definitely a big one.

 

[Sketcher]

Kirk. What a coward.