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With 13 bold and adventurous space - get along movies ( so far ) , theStar Trekfranchise has introduced many young , exciting , daring , and interesting distaff characters . Most of the franchise ’s feature films have anchored , warped , or enriched the key stories with a residuum of gendered characters , from allies to enemies to old flames to mentored cadets . With Persis Khambatta ’s Lieutenant Ilia lay down the precedent in the franchise ’s cinematic premiere , Star Trek : The Motion Picture , mostStar Trekmovies have seen plot and fictional character maturation with a wide - ranging wealth of powerful and noteworthy women .
Bridging the gaps between the crews ofStar Trek : The Original Series , Star Trek : The Next Generationin the meridian universe , and J.J. Abram ’s rebootedStar Trekin the alternate Kelvin timeline , several of the character listed below overlap the two realities or leapfrog movies with different actors playing the same part . OtherStar Trekmoviesintroduce brand - unexampled characters from unexplored worlds or far - flung heroine with previous account with the enfranchisement ’s constitute ( mostly male person ) heroes . Other movies witness divine guidance from people in past era . But with such a wealthiness and edition of possibilities , thesefresh distaff players hit the big screen with way . Let ’s look atStar Trek ’s best raw distaff motion picture characters .
Who are the female hero sandwich of Star Trek ? From exemption battler to science nerds , they all made their mark .
13Caithlin Dar (Cynthia Gouw)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Caithlin Dar appear as the Romulan representative on Nimbus III inStar Trek V : The Final Frontierand was one of three diplomats captured by the ultra Vulcan Sybok ( Laurence Luckinbill ) and subject to his genial influence during his quest to discover Sha Ka Ree . coordinate with Sybok ’s Galactic Army of Light , Caithlin Dar and the Human and Klingon diplomatist promptly shape to entrap and demilitarise the USS Enterprise - A shuttle gang officer , sending out a staged hostage transmittance and finally taking over the ship . An important figure by professing and placement , Caithlin Dar be theprogressive importance and counterpoint risksof cooperation , committedness , and reliance .
12Anij (Donna Murphy)
Star Trek: Insurrection
InStar Trek : Insurrection , Anij ( Donna Murphy ) asterisk as a peaceful Ba’ku colonist over 300 years old . With the metaphasic particles from the planet ’s rings provide regenerate properties , the Ba’ku are extraordinarily long - lived and have developed a degree of genial influence . As a Son’a / Starfleet conspiracy begins to take ascendent against the Ba’ku , Captain Jean - Luc Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) and Anijdevelop a romantic relationship and set out to defend the Ba’ku against the despicable dodge . famous for her enhanced younker , mental abilities , and loyalty to her the great unwashed , Anij ’s commitment emphasizes the meaning of her long life and considered peaceful nonpareil .
11Lieutenant Ilia (Persis Khambatta)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
InStar Trek ’s 1979 movie premiere , Star Trek : The Motion Picture , Lieutenant Ilia ( Persis Khambatta ) is assign to the USS Enterprise as sailing master when Admiral James T. Kirk ( William Shatner ) assumes command to investigate the V’Ger entity . A Deltan , Ilia had pain - allay abilities during tactile contact with others and comforted Pavel Chekov ( Walter Koenig ) following a wrist harm . Ilia is killed on the Enterprise ’s Bridgeby V’Ger ’s investigation during the delegation and shortly replicated almost exactly as a 2nd probe by V’Ger , air to the endeavor to collect information on the " carbon unit " gang . Kirk subsequently listedLieutenant Ilia , alongside her lover , Commander Will Decker(Stephen Collins ) , missing in action .
10Carol Marus (Alice Eve)
Star Trek Into Darkness
Dr. Carol Marcus ( Alice Eve ) , girl of Admiral Alexander Marcus ( Peter Weller ) , get together the Kelvin timeline ’s USS Enterprise gang inStar Trek Into Darkness . Faking an grant to the enterprisingness , Carol conceals her identity and connect the gang as Dr. Carol Wallace . blow a doctorate in applied purgative , specialize in modern weaponry , Carol is significantly unforced to enquire the suspect geometrical irregularity despite the proximity of her genetic human relationship , ultimately risking her life andstanding against her Father of the Church in an endeavour to salve the Enterprise crew . convinced , capable , and quietly intellectual , Carol Marcus display an idealistic , bright belief in the good intentions of others coupled with a wary , experient distrust .
Alice Eve stripping to her underclothes in Star Trek Into Darkness remains a controversial bit over a decade after the film ’s theatrical vent .
9Kalara (Lydia Wilson)
Star Trek Beyond
InStar Trek Beyond , Kalara ( Lydia Wilson ) entice the Enterprise crowd to Altamid on a rescue missionary station . Formerly a Starfleet officer , the human being Jessica Wolff was assigned to the USS Franklin under the command ofCaptain Balthazar Edison ( Idris Elba ) . Wolff transforms into Kalara , an exotic form , using vigor transference technology find on the planet . Part of a Starfleet ship crew - turned - defective , Kalara mirrors the moving-picture show ’s protagonists andsubverts the prospect of Starfleet as a force for good . Though not singularly responsible for the release and devastation create through the original Franklin crowd ’s actions , Kalara is notwithstanding an broker of wickedness and bears significant duty for the prodigious red .
8Lieutenant Valeris (Kim Cattrall)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
The Starship Enterprise is charged with escorting the Klingon Chancellor Gorkon ( David Warner ) to significant peace talk on Earth inStar Trek VI : The Undiscovered Country , follow a devastating incident on the Klingon moon Praxis several calendar month before . Learning of the mission , Lieutenant Valeris ( Kim Cattrall ) request an assigning on the Enterprise and takes the helm . Mentored by Captain Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) at Starfleet Academy and the first Vulcan to graduate at the top of her class , Valeris is due tosucceed Benjamin Spock in his function on the Enterpriseat the end of the mission . However , Valeris has another agenda and participate in a conspiracy to undermine the Klingon - Federation peace treaty talks throughassassination and political frame .
7Donatra (Dina Meyer)
Star Trek: Nemesis
InStar Trek : Nemesis , Donatra ( Dina Meyer ) , commander of the Romulan warbird Valdorem conspired to advanceShinzon ( Tom Hardy)to Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire , Donatra ’s trueness begin to waiver when she learned of his architectural plan to commit genocide on Earth through the use of thalaron radiation . by and by , Donatra struggle against Shinzon ’s spaceship , the Scimitar , help Captain Picard ( Patrick Stewart ) and the USS Enterprise - E , transmit medical shuttles and aid to the Enterprise after the battle . Later , inform Picard that a friendship had mold between them , Donatra solidifies the character ’s importance in multiple regards . Indicative of Romulan civilisation and behaviors , Donatra ’s red-faced lines forged majuscule meaning , make alliances , and redeem lives .
6Dr. Gillian Taylor (Catherine Hicks)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek IV : The Voyage Home(the one with the whales ) introduced Dr. Gillian Taylor ( Catherine Hicks ) as thekindly cetaceous life scientist caring for two crookback whale , George and Gracie . Showing a dedication to her charges , Dr Taylor becomes cross by the unco evasive Admiral James T. Kirk and Captain Spock . Though disbelieving of their claim , she nonetheless seek their aid when the whales are released ahead of docket . afterward insist on devolve to the future with the stolen Klingon - ship gang and the two whales , Dr Taylor proves her resolute commitment to the whales ' welfare , and boldly goes into the future facing a steel raw aliveness .
Star Trek IV is famously known as ' the one with the whale , ' and it quetch off the enfranchisement ’s fascination of the mammal ever since .
5Lieutenant Saavik (Robin Curtis)
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Lieutenant Saavik ( Robin Curtis ) , initially played by Kirstie Alley inStar Trek II : The Wrath of Khan , picks up the risky venture inStar Trek III : The Search For Spock . Having transferred to the USS Grissom following events in the former moving picture , Saavik works with David Marcus ( Merrick Butrick ) to canvas the Genesis Planet , where they find the rejuvenated but young and quickly senesce Spock . With speedy ageing comes the sudden onset of Pon Farr , the Vulcan time of mating , andSaavik has trivial selection but to facilitate Spock through this violent trial by ordeal . Later reunited with the Enterprise crew , Saavik serve with returning Spock to Vulcan to reunite his body and Katra .
4Lieutenant Saavik (Kirstie Alley)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
One of two fresh distaff character introduced inStar Trek II : The Wrath of Khan(with Bibi Besch as Dr. Carol Marcus ) , Lieutenant Saavik ( Kirstie Alley ) stars as a Vulcan mentor by Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) . Failing theinfamous Kobayashi Maru command simulationnear the movie ’s beginning , Saavik embarks on a learning seeking analogue to the enterprisingness ’s missionary post . assign to the Enterprise as a navigator , Saavik ’s peculiarity and inquisitiveness simultaneously demonstrate herVulcan intellectual and professional inexperience . With this movie the first of a multiple - part story , Alley sets up Saavik ’s tale arc with an approachable , emotionally invested character that process as a comparison for an establish , tested crowd .
