R.M. Merrick

Robert M. Merrick was a male human in the 23rd century. He attended Starfleet Academy at the same time as James T. Kirk, but was dropped in his fifth year after failing a psycho-simulator test. he went on to join the Federation Merchant Marines, eventually becoming commanding officer of the survey vessel SS Beagle.

In 2262, the Beagle encountered a meteor storm near the 892 system, disabling the ship. Merrick beamed down to 892-IV for repair materials, and encountered Proconsul Claudius Marcus. Merrick struck a deal with the native leader whereby he was named First Citizen and Lord of the Games, and his crew were beamed down and treated as barbarians in gladitorial combat.

Merrick was killed in 2268 after helping the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), who were investigating his disappearance, escape. 


 * Though the name is spelled "Merik" in the episode credits, "Merrick" appears to be more commonplace in prose. Merrick's first name comes from the episode novelization in James Blish's Star Trek 11''.