Christopher Pike is a main character in the second season of Star Trek: Discovery (broadcast 2019), portrayed by Anson Mount; set several years after "The Cage", the show has Captain Pike assume temporary command of the USS Discovery.

Christopher "Chris" Pike was a 23rd century male Human Federation Starfleet officer who was perhaps best known for serving as the commander of the USS Enterprise. During his service, Pike was considered to be one of the most highly decorated starship captains in Starfleet history.

Jul 6, 2024 · In the original pilot shot for "Star Trek," titled "The Cage," handsome, rugged U.S.S. Enterprise captain Christopher Pike (Jeffrey Hunter) is kidnapped by the Talosians, telepathic aliens...

Feb 19, 2024 · Why was Christopher Pike replaced by James Kirk as Captain of the Enterprise in Star Trek: The Original Series? It's a complicated question. Pike gets his time in the spotlight over 50 years later.

Sep 8, 2023 · As depicted in the unaired TOS pilot, "The Cage," as well as "The Menagerie," Captain Pike was the first Starfleet Captain to visit the planet of Talos IV. During this visit, he and his crew encounter the Talosians, an advanced alien species who can craft realistic illusions in …

Pike served aboard the U.S.S. Antares, the U.S.S. Chatelet, and the U.S.S. Aryabhatta prior to becoming the first officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 under Captain Robert April. Pike assumed command of the Enterprise following the promotion of Captain April in 2250 to admiral.

Apr 1, 2022 · Enter Star Trek: Discovery (2017), where Pike returned as the captain of the Enterprise and became a main character in the show's second season. Taking over command of the show's titular...

Jan 17, 2019 · One of Star Trek’s most well-known, yet least seen characters is about to get some new life; Captain Christopher Pike, Trek’s first Enterprise captain, will make his first appearance on Star Trek television in over 50 years as Anson Mount beams onto the Discovery during its season premiere.

In 2246, he held the rank of lieutenant commander, and was temporarily assigned as first officer of the USS Aldrin under Captain Kamnach. Pike was forced to relieve Kamnach of duty when the captain launched an unprovoked attack on a Vestian ship.

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