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    What was the name of the actor who performed the role of the Klingon villain in "Star Trek VI?"The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Christopher Plummer. Christopher Plummer, known for his work as Captain von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," played the charismatic Klingon, Chang.

    In the final "Star Trek" featuring the entire crew of the Enterprise A, which Klingon stalks James Tiberius Kirk?The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Chang . General Chang probably could have been James Kirk's best friend if only he weren't his enemy.

    A little off the subject, in "Star Trek V," how does Kirk say he will die?The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Alone. In a sort of foreshadowing, Kirk tells Spock that he's always known he would die alone. In "Star Trek Generations," Kirk officially dies alone.

    Who was the villain(?) in "The Final Frontier?"The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Sybok. Although some, including myself, thought God was the villain, indeed, Sybok was the villain.

    With what did the crew of the Enterprise need to cooperate to communicate with the opposition in "Star Trek IV?"The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      whales from the past. The Enterprise's crew had to jump back in time and gather two humpback whales to bring back to the future to stop the threat of the alien probe.

    What caused the trouble the crew of the Enterprise had to face in the fourth "Star Trek" film?The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      an alien probe. In "The Voyage Home", it was the probe at the beginning that incidentally eliminated power supplies while on its way to Earth to re-establish contact with humpback whales.

    Who played the Klingon villain from "Star Trek III?"The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Christopher Lloyd . Underneath all the Kilngon skin, Christopher Lloyd, the comedian known for his work on the television show "Taxi" and other credits, played a very interesting villain.

    Who pursued the Genesis Project on "Star Trek III?"The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Kruge. Kruge ruthlessly sought after the Genesis Project, despite the fact that it was used up, useless, and on a planet on the brink of its own destruction.

    What was the name of the actor who played the antagonist from "Star Trek II?"The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Ricardo Montalban . Ricardo Montalban even played Khan in the original "Space Seed."

    Who was the antagonist from the second "Star Trek" movie?The Antagonists of "Star Trek"

      Khan. Khan first appeared in an episode of the original "Star Trek" show called "Space Seed."

    Who acted as Captain Hikaru Sulu's daughter, Ensign Demora Sulu, in "Star Trek: Generations?"Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      Jacqueline Kim. Jacqueline Kim also played Dr. Jaye Calder from 1997's "Volcano."

    In "Star Trek VI," who guest-starred as the Excelsior officer whom informed Captain Sulu of Enterprise's abhorrent behavior? Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      Christian Slater. Christian Slater is probably more well-known for his work on "Broken Arrow," "Interview With the Vampire," and "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," but he was also in a forgotten film at the end of the eighties called "The Wizard."

    Spock's father, the Vulcan Ambassador, Sarek, was played by whom?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      Mark Lenard. Mark Lenard also played Urko in "Planet of the Apes" and "Back to the Planet of the Apes."

    Who played Captain Hikaru Sulu?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      George Takei. George Takei also leant his voice to such programs as "Johnny Quest," "Mulan," and "Batman Beyond."

    Who portrayed Commander Nyota Uhura?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      Nichelle Nichols. Nichelle Nichols also worked alongside Marina Sirtis and Jonathan Frakes in the animated series, "Gargoyles."

    Commander Pavel Chekov was acted out by whom?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      Walter Koenig. Walter Koenig made a guest appearance on "Futurama" as the voice of Ensign Pavel A. Chekov in the episode, "Where No Fan Has Gone Before."

    Who provided the talents for Captain Montgomery Scott?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      James Doohan. James Doohan also provided his voice talents to several characters on numerous occasions during the original series.

    Which actor portrayed the character Doctor Leonard McCoy?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      DeForest Kelley. DeForest Kelley also made appearances in television shows "Bonanza," "The Fugitive," and "The Lone Ranger."

    Captain Spock was played by whom?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      Leonard Nimoy. Leonard Nimoy has also done educational programs and provided the voice for Galvatron in "Transformers the Movie."

    Who played Captain James T. Kirk?Those Who Embarked on a "Star Trek"

      William Shatner. William Shatner has also appeared as a main character on "T.J. Hooker" and "Rescue 9-1-1."

    What is Shinzon's relationship to Jean-Luc Picard?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      His clone. Somehow, someone stole Picard's DNA and created Shinzon. The plan was to kill Picard and infiltrate the Federation. Fortunatly, those plans never fully succeed.

    What is the name of the people the Son'aa are trying to relocate for the "good of millions"?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      The Baku. Although the Baku is only a population of 600 people, Picard and his crew are determined not to allow them to be resettled. As Picard says, it "violates the Prime Directive".

    What is the name of the vessel that makes initial first contact with the Vulcans in "Star Trek: First Contact"?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      The Phoenix. The Phoenix is made out of the casing of an old Nuclear Weapon. Zefram Cochrane is the builder. In the movie, LaForge and Riker get to fly in it and make the Vulcan starship notice them. Then they land and first contact is initiated between Humans and Vulcans.

    Who is reported dead in the energy ribbon that the Enterprise B gets trapped in, at the beginning of "Star Trek: Generations"?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      James T. Kirk. The Nexus holds the ship in place until Kirk finds a way to get them out. Although Scotty and Chekov are on the same ship at the time, Kirk is the one who is below deck and is therefore the person sucked out when a huge hole is made by the energy ribbon.

    What is it that the new Klingon Bird of Prey can do or has that is so dangerous to the Federation?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      It can fire when cloaked.. The one Bird of Prey that can do this is out to destroy the Enterprise before it reaches the peace conference that the Klingon leader is trying to sabotage. Luckily, it is destroyed by Kirk before it can destroy the Enterprise.

    Where is it that Sybok is trying to get to in "Star Trek: The Final Frontier"?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      Sha Ka Ree. Sybok is the half brother of Spock. He takes control of the Enterprise and later it is Sybok who later helps the Enterprise escape from the planet. He dies on Sha Ka Ree because he has not found what he is searching for.

    What is the name of the Marine Biologist who takes care of the whales George and Gracie in "Star Trek: The Voyage Home"?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      Gillian Taylor. Near the end of the movie, she gets aboard the stolen Klingon ship, commandeered by Kirk and his crew. She then travels with them to the 23rd century.

    What is the name of the Klingon Commander who ordered the death of Kirk's son David?How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      Commander Kruge. Kruge ordered the death of David while on the Genesis Planet. Spock is one of the Enterprise Crew. The other two are just fictional names.

    What ship does Khan steal in the movie? How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      U.S.S. Reliant. This was in "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan".

    What is the name of the first "Star Trek" movie? How Well Do You Know "Star Trek"?

      Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The much anticipated first movie, did poorly among the critics and Trekkies alike. The sequal, "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan", did much better when it came out a couple years later.

    What is the name of the commanding officer of the USS EXCELSIOR?"Star Trek III: The Search For Spock," Part 1

      Styles. Captain Styles is played by James B. Sikking, of "Hill Street Blues" and "Doogie Howser, M.D." fame. Captain Esteban was the C.O. of the ill-fated GRISSOM; Captain Terrell commanded the RELIANT until it was taken over by Khan in "Star Trek II."

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