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Over the class of hisStar Trekcareer , Captain James T. Kirk ( William Shatner ) becomes one of Starfleet ’s most accomplished officers . When Kirk was introduce inStar Trek : The Original Seriesas master of the USS Enterprise , he was already well on his way to becoming a legend . Captain Kirk and his First Officer , Mr. Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) , presently became dada culture ikon and their original risky venture spawn a massive franchise . After the end of Kirk ’s five - year mission , James take over a promotion and continued his vocation with a series of big - screen adventures .
Star Trekexpanded beyond Captain Kirk ’s USS Enterprise , shifting the focus to other captains and ship and starbases . ButStar Trek : Strange New Worldsbrought the focusback to the Starship Enterprisethat will one day be control by James T. Kirk . AlthoughStrange New Worldsfollows Captain Christopher Pike ( Anson Mount ) and his Enterprise crowd , the show also introduces the young Lt . James T. Kirk ( Paul Wesley).As he works his way up the ranks , Kirk is already breaking phonograph recording , despite being passably too soon in his Starfleet career . Kirk received forwarding quickly , cement himself as a Starfleet legend , but he did n’t make it that far by always following the rules .
Captain James Kirk was one of the most impactful soma in Starfleet , and his protracted timeline saw him leave an enduring bull’s eye on Star Trek history .
4Lt. Kirk Became First Officer Of The USS Farragut
The youngest first officer in Starfleet.
James T. Kirk get together the crew of the USS Farragut after graduating from Starfleet Academy , and he would soon become the youngest first officer in the fleet . Kirk worked intemperately after unite the Farragut ’s crowd , finally break a record held by his Church Father , Lt . George Samuel Kirk , for being the youngest first officer ever . InStrange New Worldsseason 2 , sequence 6 , " Lost in Translation , " Lt . James Kirk visit the USS Enterprise of Captain Pike .
Aboard the Enterprise Kirk does n’t yet realize will one day be his , James connects with his chum , Lt . Sam Kirk ( Dan Jeannotte ) , and reveals that he has been promoted to First Officer on the Farragut . Kirk ’s agile ascension through the ranks causes some tension with Sam , who strive to impress their father but feels overshadowed by Jim . Before formally make over the duties of the first officer , Kirk spend more time on the Enterprise shadowing Captain Pike ’s Number One , Commander Una Chin - Riley ( Rebecca Romijn ) .
3Kirk Became Captain of the USS Enterprise
The captain of the Federation flagship.
Although James T. Kirk ’s official promotion to senior pilot of the Enterprise in the Prime Universe has not yet been depicted on CRT screen , he was assist as captain by the year 2265 . Kirk accept over bid from Captain Pike and kept many of the same officers on instrument panel the ship , including Spock , Lt . Nyota Uhura ( Nichelle Nichols ) , and Nurse Christine Chapel ( Majel Barrett ) . While captain of the initiative , Kirk prevented the Romulans from invading Federation space in the classicTOSepisode " Balance of Terror . " Kirk also became thefirst spaceship captain to be court of justice - martialed , but the charge were try out to be false , and he was exculpate .
In 2267 , Kirk fought a Gorn captain and only just came out as the victor . That same year , the Enterprise encountered Khan Noonien - Singh ( Ricardo Montalban ) and his army of augments , and Kirk eventually go forth them stranded on Ceti Alpha V. ( This would finally fall back to stalk him inStar Trek II : The Wrath of Khan.)Kirk ’s stint as chieftain of the Enterprise made him a legend in Starfleet , and he broke multiple records while commanding the iconic ship . In 2270 , the Enterprise had completed its five - year commission and made its way back to Earth .
2Kirk Became Rear Admiral and Chief of Starfleet Operations
Kirk finds himself unsuited for the admiralty.
After Captain Kirk ’s five - year mission leading the USS Enterprise came to an remnant , he was advance to erect admiral and accepted a spot as Chief of Starfleet Operations at Starfleet Headquarters . Kirk hold this position for two and a half years , but James hated being behind a desk , andhe expressed a desire to dominate a starship again someday . When the entity known as V’ger threatened Earth inStar Trek : The Motion Picture , Kirk used his tank to force his way back onto the Enterprise ’s center seat once again .
Admiral Kirk rent over command of the Enterprise again inStar Trek II : The Wrath of Khanto prevent his old enemy Khan Noonien - Singh ( Ricardo Montalban ) from stealing the Genesis gimmick and using it as a doomsday arm . Although Kirk successfully defeated Khan , Spock give himselfto save the Enterprise . When Kirk see that Spock ’s katra be on in Dr. Leonard McCoy ( DeForest Kelley),he commandeered the Enterprise ( which was due to be decommissioned ) and set out to save his best friendinStar Trek III : The Search for Spock . Kirk saved Spock , but the Enterprise was destroyed when it was boarded by Klingons .
1Kirk’s Demotion to Captain of USS Enterprise-A
Back in the captain’s chair where he belongs.
After Kirk and his work party traveled back in metre to find whales and save the world inStar Trek IV : The Voyage Home , they return to Starfleet to face the aftermath forstealing the go-ahead . In light of the gang ’s activity , most of the boot were dropped , but Kirk still face the explosive charge of disobeying orders from a higher-ranking policeman . Because of this , Kirk was demoted from the rank of full admiral to the rank of captain , and given command of the newly commission USS Enterprise - A. The iconicStar Trekcaptain then commanded the Enterprise - A for the next seven old age , after long ago realizing his place was in the captain ’s chair , not behind an full admiral ’s desk .
