10 Most Brutal Acts Of Revenge In Star Trek

Khan - the superhuman so nice, he's featured twice.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is arguably the best of all Trek films to date. The story is one of epic revenge, sought by the man who feels more than wronged by Admiral Kirk. He feels as though Kirk's actions led to the direct death of his wife and the loss of his chance at life. This Khan is a very different beast from the monster of JJ Abrams' film. He is cool, collected and most of all, he is brilliant. He takes on Kirk and is only let down by his lack of experience in space. In a ship to ship battle, the Enterprise wins the day.

But, Khan is not defeated. Crippled and burned, he drags himself across the deck of the bridge. He activates the Genesis Device, quoting Moby Dick as he dies.

'...from hell's heart, I stab at thee. For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.'

Khan is the man responsible for the death of Spock. There is no greater sin in the Star Trek universe than to take Spock away from Kirk. Abandoned on what became a desolate planet, Khan waited. He plotted. Fate stepped in and he was freed. There was nothing left him but his revenge. He hunts Kirk. He hurts Kirk.

His one wish was to inflict the damage on Kirk that he had visited on him. As he watches the Enterprise attempt to slink away, he smiles and dies, his dream achieved. The most succesful act of revenge in Star Trek history ensures Khan's place as the greatest villain in the entire franchise.