starship captain
Vessel's commanding officer
The commanding officer of an interstellar spacecraft in science fiction.
The role has become archetypal through characters like Kirk and Picard from Star Trek—leaders who navigate both cosmic dangers and moral dilemmas.
A starship captain combines military authority with diplomatic skill and exploratory courage: She dreamed of becoming a starship captain and charting unknown galaxies.
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- commanding officerMilitary leader of unit
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- red alertTop emergency warning state
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