Christopher Pike (mirror)

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Christopher R. Pike was a noted Imperial Starfleet officer in the 23rd century who commanded the ISS Enterprise (NCC-1701) before James T. Kirk.

In 2264, James T. Kirk reported on board the Enterprise as Pike's new first officer, and would maintain that position for the next two years. Kirk remained as first officer under Pike until 2266, when he finally had an upon the opportunity to kill him. Whilst out patrol, the Enterprise encountered the First Federation vessel Fesarius, commanded by Commander Balok. Pike wanted to claim the vast Fesarius for himself and sent Kirk and a landing party over to acquire the vessel. They were greeted by Balok, but Kirk simply killed him and raided his laboratory for any useful technology. One piece of technology he came across was the Tantalus field, which Kirk was able to use to assassinate Pike and assume command of the Enterprise. (TOS novel: Dark Victory).

Following the assassination of Pike, James T. Kirk became the next Captain of the Enterprise.