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Later, while being pursued by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D}}, Maxwell ordered the destruction of a [[Cardassian warship]] and a [[supply vessel]], killing approximately six hundred-fifty Cardassians in the process.
 
Later, while being pursued by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D}}, Maxwell ordered the destruction of a [[Cardassian warship]] and a [[supply vessel]], killing approximately six hundred-fifty Cardassians in the process.
   
Eventually, Maxwell agreed to a meeting with ''Enterprise''-D Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]], explaining that he had undertaken these unauthorized attacks because he did not trust the "bureaucrats" in Starfleet to take decisive action, an assertion to which Picard responded by stating his opinion that Maxwell was simply seeking revenge for the [[death]] of his family.
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Eventually, Maxwell agreed to a meeting with ''Enterprise''-D Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]], explaining that he had undertaken these unauthorized attacks because he did not trust the "bureaucrats" in Starfleet to take decisive action, an assertion to which Picard responded by stating his opinion that Maxwell was simply seeking revenge for the [[death]] of his family. Maxwell was also reunited with Miles O'Brien during his visit to the Enterprise and the two men greeted each other warmly as old friends. Maxwell also complimented the chief's abilities as a tactical officer. Miles expressed his own admiration for his former Captain.
   
 
Subsequent to Picard ordering him to travel to [[Starbase 211]] under escort, Maxwell feigned compliance, but altered course ''en route'', leading the ''Enterprise''-D to another Cardassian vessel, which Maxwell claimed was transporting weapons in preparation for an attack on Federation space. Imploring Picard to search the ship in an attempt to prove his assertions, Maxwell threatened to destroy it, along with all hands. He was eventually talked down by Miles O'Brien who, by this point, was serving as the [[transporter chief]] aboard the ''Enterprise''-D. Realizing that he had lost, Maxwell willingly surrendered to Picard, turning over command of the ''Phoenix'' to his [[first officer]]. ({{TNG|The Wounded}})
 
Subsequent to Picard ordering him to travel to [[Starbase 211]] under escort, Maxwell feigned compliance, but altered course ''en route'', leading the ''Enterprise''-D to another Cardassian vessel, which Maxwell claimed was transporting weapons in preparation for an attack on Federation space. Imploring Picard to search the ship in an attempt to prove his assertions, Maxwell threatened to destroy it, along with all hands. He was eventually talked down by Miles O'Brien who, by this point, was serving as the [[transporter chief]] aboard the ''Enterprise''-D. Realizing that he had lost, Maxwell willingly surrendered to Picard, turning over command of the ''Phoenix'' to his [[first officer]]. ({{TNG|The Wounded}})
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Captain Benjamin Maxwell was played by actor [[Bob Gunton]].
 
Captain Benjamin Maxwell was played by actor [[Bob Gunton]].
   
The script for "The Wounded" describes Maxwell as, "''not at all what one might have expected. Slight of build, short greying hair, chiseled, angular face -- he could be [[Vladimir Lenin|Lenin]]. Or {{w|John Lennon|Lennon}}. But in the eyes there is warmth -- and humor. Creases at the edges testify to a lifetime of smiles and laughter. He is genuinely at ease with himself, and consequently puts others at ease.''" [http://www.st-minutiae.com/academy/literature329/186.txt]
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The script for "The Wounded" describes Maxwell as, "''not at all what one might have expected. Slight of build, short greying hair, chiseled, angular face -- he could be [[Vladimir Lenin|Lenin]]. Or {{w|John Lennon|Lennon}}. But in the eyes there is warmth -- and humor. Creases at the edges testify to a lifetime of smiles and laughter. He is genuinely at ease with himself, and consequently puts others at ease.''" {{Star Trek Minutiae|academy/literature329/186.txt}}
   
 
Author and writer [[Larry Nemecek]] noted that Maxwell's "''Queeg-like turn''" echoed [[Matt Decker]] from the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' episode {{e|The Doomsday Machine}}. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'', p.152)
 
Author and writer [[Larry Nemecek]] noted that Maxwell's "''Queeg-like turn''" echoed [[Matt Decker]] from the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' episode {{e|The Doomsday Machine}}. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'', p.152)

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Benjamin Maxwell was a Human Starfleet officer and veteran of the Federation-Cardassian War, during the late-24th century.

The Rutledge

During the Cardassian conflict of the 2350s, Maxwell served as captain of the USS Rutledge, and was present for the massacre at Setlik III, wherein Maxwell's wife and children were killed. Maxwell's tactical officer at the time, Miles O'Brien, would later remark that Maxwell appeared to take the loss of his family remarkably well, not missing a single minute of duty. By the end of the conflict, Maxwell had been twice decorated with the Federation's highest citation for courage and valor. (TNG: "The Wounded")

The Phoenix

USS Phoenix

The Phoenix

By the late-2360s, a peace treaty had been negotiated between the Federation and Cardassian governments and Maxwell had been given command of the USS Phoenix.

In 2367, Captain Maxwell, believing the Cardassians to be re-arming and re-equipping themselves, undertook his own unauthorized preemptive strike, beginning with the destruction of a Cardassian outpost in the Cuellar system which Maxwell believed to be a military supply port disguised as a science post.

Later, while being pursued by the USS Enterprise, Maxwell ordered the destruction of a Cardassian warship and a supply vessel, killing approximately six hundred-fifty Cardassians in the process.

Eventually, Maxwell agreed to a meeting with Enterprise-D Captain Jean-Luc Picard, explaining that he had undertaken these unauthorized attacks because he did not trust the "bureaucrats" in Starfleet to take decisive action, an assertion to which Picard responded by stating his opinion that Maxwell was simply seeking revenge for the death of his family. Maxwell was also reunited with Miles O'Brien during his visit to the Enterprise and the two men greeted each other warmly as old friends. Maxwell also complimented the chief's abilities as a tactical officer. Miles expressed his own admiration for his former Captain.

Subsequent to Picard ordering him to travel to Starbase 211 under escort, Maxwell feigned compliance, but altered course en route, leading the Enterprise-D to another Cardassian vessel, which Maxwell claimed was transporting weapons in preparation for an attack on Federation space. Imploring Picard to search the ship in an attempt to prove his assertions, Maxwell threatened to destroy it, along with all hands. He was eventually talked down by Miles O'Brien who, by this point, was serving as the transporter chief aboard the Enterprise-D. Realizing that he had lost, Maxwell willingly surrendered to Picard, turning over command of the Phoenix to his first officer. (TNG: "The Wounded")

Appendices

Background information

Captain Benjamin Maxwell was played by actor Bob Gunton.

The script for "The Wounded" describes Maxwell as, "not at all what one might have expected. Slight of build, short greying hair, chiseled, angular face -- he could be Lenin. Or Lennon. But in the eyes there is warmth -- and humor. Creases at the edges testify to a lifetime of smiles and laughter. He is genuinely at ease with himself, and consequently puts others at ease." [1]

Author and writer Larry Nemecek noted that Maxwell's "Queeg-like turn" echoed Matt Decker from the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Doomsday Machine". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion, p.152)

Apocrypha

The novelization of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine pilot episode "Emissary" gives Maxwell's wife's name as Maria Huxley.

The Gateways novel Demons of Air and Darkness reveals that Maxwell was court martialled and imprisoned after the incident shown in "The Wounded".

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