10 MORE Oldest Characters In The Star Trek Universe

5. Apollo

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Apollo was one of the beings native to Pollux IV. He is perhaps best known to humanity as one of the Greek Gods, though to this author he will always be the owner of the greenest, greatest hand in the galaxy. 

These beings traveled to Earth thousands of years ago, settling in the Mediterranean. From there, they ruled over the humans, finding energy and sustenance from the worship and adoration they received. Physically, they weren't much different from the humans they presided over. 

They had an extra organ in their chests that allowed them a greater degree of control over such small concerns as the physical universe. While aging was something that offered no challenge to them, the lack of adoration posed a serious threat. Once humanity outgrew them, they retreated from Earth, returning home to Pollux IV. Apollo was the last of them to hold corporeal form. After his encounter with James T. Kirk, he also slid away from this plain of existence. 

And honestly, who could blame him?

 
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