I had always thought it was messed up that in Nemesis, they brought in some faceless guy to be Picard's first officer, after Riker leaves, and Data "died." I felt that it should have been included why Worf returned to Starfleet (IE cut scene, or some explanation like he couldn't stomach politics), and specifically stated that Worf was was appointed third officer on the fast track to second officer of the Enterprise-E, after Riker left, with Data going from second officer, to first officer. With Data gone, Worf should have been tapped to fill the first officer role. Fitting, considering that he assumed chief of security after Yar died.
After all, he had served on the Enterprise-D for seven years, under Sisko for 4, was the Klingon liaison officer and ambassador, and finally was the some-time "captain" of the Defiant, when Siskoand Kira were otherwise occupied. Plus, he had served as first officer on at least two Klingon vessels, under both his brother Kern, and under Martok. So, Worf was more than qualified, even with the "you'll never see Captain" reprimand Sisko was forced to give him.
As to Worf's fate, I think he should have made captain eventually, just not the Enterprise. He would best serve as a captain of a Defiant class, or a Prometheus class ship, where the mission of the ship would be more tactically related. I would have no need to see him killed off. In fact, I'd like to see him finally just chose to live in the Starfleet world, rather than the Klingon world. Only Starfleet ever gave Worf a true home. The Klingons never truly embraced him. He never got his title, lands, and position on the council back. He was just accepted into Martok's house, but that isn't the same as having his name and title restored. Worf's position of prestige in the Klingon Empire would likely only last as long as Martok was in power. Without Martok, I could see Worf's political enemies, especially ones on the high council, would see to it that Worf's influence would be stripped. Worf would have no influence, and I can see him being bitter, especially after all he did for the Klingon Empire over the years. Maybe he would be willing to stoo recognizing some Klingon traditions that didn't fit his Starfleet lifestyle. So, by that logic, Worf could live to 150+ without some weird code that he lived too long. Admiral of Starfleet security, or Starfleet tactical Ops would be a fitting end for Worf.
After all, he had served on the Enterprise-D for seven years, under Sisko for 4, was the Klingon liaison officer and ambassador, and finally was the some-time "captain" of the Defiant, when Siskoand Kira were otherwise occupied. Plus, he had served as first officer on at least two Klingon vessels, under both his brother Kern, and under Martok. So, Worf was more than qualified, even with the "you'll never see Captain" reprimand Sisko was forced to give him.
As to Worf's fate, I think he should have made captain eventually, just not the Enterprise. He would best serve as a captain of a Defiant class, or a Prometheus class ship, where the mission of the ship would be more tactically related. I would have no need to see him killed off. In fact, I'd like to see him finally just chose to live in the Starfleet world, rather than the Klingon world. Only Starfleet ever gave Worf a true home. The Klingons never truly embraced him. He never got his title, lands, and position on the council back. He was just accepted into Martok's house, but that isn't the same as having his name and title restored. Worf's position of prestige in the Klingon Empire would likely only last as long as Martok was in power. Without Martok, I could see Worf's political enemies, especially ones on the high council, would see to it that Worf's influence would be stripped. Worf would have no influence, and I can see him being bitter, especially after all he did for the Klingon Empire over the years. Maybe he would be willing to stoo recognizing some Klingon traditions that didn't fit his Starfleet lifestyle. So, by that logic, Worf could live to 150+ without some weird code that he lived too long. Admiral of Starfleet security, or Starfleet tactical Ops would be a fitting end for Worf.
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