10 Worst Things Captain Kirk Has Ever Done

James Kirk is a Starfleet careerist - he is frequently depicted as an especially young captain, meaning he has the ear of someone at top command, and has made his way to the rank of Admiral in some instalments. He is also, when it suits him, a rule breaking maverick. Being ambitious is fine, and being a wildcard (who gets results) is fine, too, But when you’re routinely breaking the rules and getting let off every time? That’s just annoying.

He has flown Spock to Vulcan to get lucky, for which he was retroactively given permission. He has taken forbidden trips to dangerous planets, for which he was bumped back down to Captain, which was exactly what he wanted, having grown bored of his Admiral rank. He has back talked and even physically assaulted more federation dignitaries and ambassadors than you can shake a stick at. Still, he is allowed to simply get on with it unabated.

Kirk evidently has friends in high places, and is not afraid to use his influence to keep him in the job. He can act the renegade all he wants, but he’s basically the boss’ son in your office knowing he can act out without consequence.