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Christopher Pike, sometimes known as Chris, was a Starfleet officer who served as an instructor at Starfleet Academy during the 23rd century. He was the one who convinced James T. Kirk to join Starfleet. He became the first captain of the USS Enterprise during its launch in the crisis of 2258, before giving over command to Spock after being held captive by Nero. (Star Trek)

He was killed in 2259 in a revenge attack by John Harrison. Kirk led the Enterprise towards the eventual capture of Harrison. A memorial service was held to honor Admiral Pike and other fallen Starfleet officers. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

Biography

Pike was born in Mojave on Earth. (TOS: "The Cage")

This event predates the point of divergence to the alternate reality, and so does not differ from the prime universe. According to his dossier on the official site, Pike rose to the rank of captain in four years, which, at the time, was the fastest in Starfleet history.

Alexander Marcus was the one who talked Pike into enlisting in Starfleet. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

Sometime after the attack on the USS Kelvin in 2233, Pike wrote a dissertation on the ship and the actions of its final commanding officer, George Kirk. By 2255, Pike was a captain serving as a recruiting officer for Starfleet Academy. He was at the Riverside Shipyard in Iowa when he encountered Kirk's son, James T. Kirk, who was involved in a bar fight with several cadets under Pike's supervision. Pike dared Kirk to enlist in Starfleet in order to achieve more than his father.

Christopher Pike, 2258 — Captain Pike in command of the *Enterprise*.

In 2258, Pike was assigned to command the new Federation flagship, the USS Enterprise, on her maiden voyage. The voyage was brought forward after Earth received a distress call from Vulcan, and Pike led a Starfleet taskforce to aid in the evacuation of the planet. Encountering the Romulan mining vessel Narada, Pike commanded the Enterprise in its first combat situation, before taking a shuttlecraft to the Narada at the demand of Nero, the Narada's captain. En route, Pike deployed Kirk, Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu, and Chief Engineer Olson to the Narada's drill platform to disable it. He also promoted Commander Spock to acting captain and Kirk to acting first officer.

Christopher Pike (alternate reality) admiral uniform — Admiral Pike in a wheelchair

Pike was interrogated by Nero and his first officer, Ayel, as to the codes for Earth's planetary defenses. Initially resisting, Pike was subdued by use of a Centaurian slug, which forced him to reveal the information Nero wanted. Soon after, however, he was rescued by Kirk and returned to the Enterprise. Even when weakened, Pike used a Romulan disruptor Kirk had acquired from Ayel to defend himself and Kirk when a Romulan attempted to prevent his escape.

Following the successful conclusion of the mission, and the destruction of the Narada, Pike was promoted to admiral, with Kirk relieving him as captain of the Enterprise. Pike's injuries required him to use a wheelchair during the relief ceremony. (Star Trek) Pike oversaw Kirk's recitation of the Captain's Oath. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

The script of the film Star Trek introduces Pike by describing him as "a tall, rugged Starfleet officer.

IDW Publishing's "Vulcan's Vengeance, Part 2", issue #8 of Star Trek: Ongoing, revealed that Pike has been promoted to the rank of vice admiral.

Pike dressing down Kirk — Pike revokes Kirk's command

A year later, still using a cane to walk, Pike received a report from Spock that Kirk had violated the Prime Directive on Nibiru, and lied about it in his captain's log. Pike summoned Spock and Kirk to his office at Starfleet Headquarters, where he admonished Kirk for exposing the Enterprise to the planet's primitive inhabitants, and accused him of arrogance. He informed Kirk that the Admiralty had relieved him of his command, and that Kirk would return to the Academy.

Despite his anger, Pike still felt there was potential in Kirk, and after subsequently being reappointed as captain of the Enterprise, spoke to Alexander Marcus about appointing Kirk his first officer. Marcus agreed, and Pike met with Kirk in a bar, informing him of Marcus's decision. He then told Kirk to get dressed for a summit in the Daystrom Conference Room regarding a bombing in London.

Chris Pike dead — Pike murdered by Harrison

Marcus announced to those attending that they were being sent on a manhunt for the perpetrator, a traitor named John Harrison. Kirk expressed skepticism regarding why Harrison attacked somewhere as public as the Kelvin Memorial Archive, then realized Harrison would be aware protocol dictated a summit like this one: Harrison suddenly appeared in a jumpship and opened fire. Pike was shot in the chest, and Spock carried him to safety. As he lay dying, Spock attempted a mind meld to comfort him, but he suddenly died. After disabling Harrison's vehicle, Kirk returned to find Pike was dead and was consumed by grief and anger.

Marcus blamed himself for Pike's death, and agreed to Kirk's vengeful offer to hunt down and terminate Harrison himself. Later, when Kirk arrested Harrison on Qo'noS, he punched him repeatedly in Pike's memory. Afterwards, when Kirk was poisoned, he heard Pike's voice alongside his parents as he lay between life and death until Dr. McCoy was able to heal him. Nearly a year later, Kirk presided over a memorial for the lives lost because of Harrison, including Pike. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

Relationships

Friendships

James T. Kirk

Pike and James T. Kirk almost had a father–son relationship: Pike was the one who convinced Kirk to enlist in Starfleet and to make something of himself, and even after Pike had to demote Kirk for contravening regulations, Pike wanted Kirk as his own first officer and did his best to encourage Kirk despite this setback. Kirk was later informed that Pike had done a lot to speak in Kirk's favor during the disciplinary hearing. When Khan Noonien Singh attacked the meeting of senior staff of Starfleet in San Francisco, Pike was killed, and Kirk was distraught, weeping at the loss of his mentor and becoming consumed with vengeance. However, Kirk later recalled the oath Pike made him swear to, and how it called him to be an explorer, not an executioner. (Star Trek; Star Trek Into Darkness)

Key dates

2258:
- Captain of the USS Enterprise
- Captured by Nero, being injured and rescued by the crew of the Enterprise
- Promoted to admiral
2259:
- Reassigned as Commanding officer of the Enterprise
- Killed in an attack by John Harrison

Memorable quotes

"So your dad died, you can settle for less than an ordinary life, or do you feel like you were born for something better, something special?"

- Christopher Pike to James Kirk (Star Trek)

"Your father was captain of a starship for twelve minutes. He saved eight hundred lives, including your mother's and yours. I dare you to do better."

- Christopher Pike to James Kirk (Star Trek)

"Maximum warp. Punch it."

- Christopher Pike's signature command for engaging warp drive. (Star Trek)

"Is the parking brake on?"

- Christopher Pike to Hikaru Sulu, when the ship failed to warp to Vulcan with the rest of the armada. (Star Trek)

" I'm Captain Christopher Pike. To whom am I speaking?"

- Christopher Pike to Nero introducing himself. (Star Trek)

"Come with me. Kirk, you too. You're not supposed to be here, anyway."

- Christopher Pike assigns a landing party (Star Trek)

"Kirk, I'm promoting you to first officer."
"What?"
"Captain? Please, I apologize, the complexity of Human pranks escapes me."
"It's not a prank, Spock. And I'm not the captain... you are."

- Christopher Pike, James Kirk, and Spock (Star Trek)

"What are you doing here?"
"Just following orders."

- Christopher Pike and James Kirk on Kirk rescuing him. (Star Trek)

"Are you giving me attitude, Spock?"
"I am expressing multiple attitudes simultaneously sir, to which one are you referring?"

- Christopher Pike to Spock (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"Do you have any idea what a pain in the ass you are?"
"Think so, Sir."

- Christopher Pike to James Kirk (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"You think the rules don't apply to you, because you disagree with them?"

- Admiral Pike to Kirk about his demotion. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"I gave you my ship because I saw a greatness in you. And now, I see you haven't got an ounce of humility."

-Christopher Pike to James Kirk, on why he gave command of the Enterprise to Kirk. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"That's your problem, you think you're infallible! You think you can't make a mistake. It's a pattern with you! The rules are for other people!"
"Some should be."
"And what's worse is you using blind luck to justify your playing god!"

-Christopher Pike to James Kirk (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"NO! I can't listen! you don't comply with the rules, you don't take responsibility for anything, and you don't respect the chair. You know why? Because you're not ready for it."

-Christopher Pike to James Kirk, on why he can't listen. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"They gave her back to me. The Enterprise."

- Christopher Pike to James Kirk, referring to command of the Enterprise. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"I said if anyone deserves a second chance, it's Jim Kirk."
"I don't know what to say."
"That IS a first... it's gonna be okay, son."

- Christopher Pike, telling Kirk that he wants him as his first officer on the Enterprise. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

"We need an air defense team. Daystrom Conference Room!"

- Christopher Pike's last words. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

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Appendices

Appearances

Star Trek films:
- Star Trek
- Star Trek Into Darkness

Apocrypha

According to his biography on the Star Trek movie app, Christopher Pike was born in 2205 to Charles and Willa Pike. He spent part of his childhood living on the planet Elysium. He enrolled in Starfleet in 2223 and was commissioned as an officer in 2227. he served aboard several vessels including the USS Olympus (β), The USS Aldrin (β) and the USS Yorktown (β).

He was appointed captain of the USS Enterprise (β) in 2254. Like his prime reality counterpart, this Pike still had a medal named after him. After his promotion to Admiral, Pike was placed in command of Starfleet's Strategic Operations Center, at Starfleet Headquarters. He also chaired the review board for command promotion to ship's captain and above. He also reported directly to Starfleet Command.

The 2013 virtual collectible card battle game Star Trek: Rivals is using his pictures for card #85 "Captain C. Pike" and card #102 "Admiral C. Pike".

External links

Christopher Pike (alternate reality) at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
Christopher Pike at Wikipedia

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-A year later, still using a cane to walk, Pike received a report from Spock that Kirk had violated the [[Prime Directive]] on [[Nibiru]], and lied about it in his [[captain's log]]. Pike summoned Spock and Kirk to his office at [[Starfleet Headquarters]], where he admonished Kirk for exposing the ''Enterprise'' to the planet's primitive inhabitants, and accused him of arrogance. He informed Kirk that the Admiralty had relieved him of his command, and that Kirk would return to the Academy.
+A [[2259|year ]]later, still using a cane to walk, Pike received a report from Spock that Kirk had violated the [[Prime Directive]] on [[Nibiru]], and lied about it in his [[captain's log]]. Pike summoned Spock and Kirk to his office at [[Starfleet Headquarters]], where he admonished Kirk for exposing the ''Enterprise'' to the planet's primitive inhabitants, and accused him of arrogance. He informed Kirk that the Admiralty had relieved him of his command, and that Kirk would return to the Academy.
 Despite his anger, Pike still felt there was potential in Kirk, and after subsequently being reappointed as captain of the Enterprise, spoke to {{alt|Alexander Marcus}} about appointing Kirk his first officer. Marcus agreed, and Pike met with Kirk in a bar, informing him of Marcus's decision. He then told Kirk to get dressed for a summit in the [[Daystrom Conference Room]] regarding a [[bomb]]ing in [[London]].
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+: - '''Christopher Pike''', telling Kirk that he wants him as his first officer on the Enterprise. ({{film|12}})
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 According to his biography on the ''Star Trek'' movie app, Christopher Pike was born in [[2205]] to Charles and Willa Pike. He spent part of his childhood living on the planet ''Elysium''. He enrolled in Starfleet in [[2223]] and was commissioned as an officer in [[2227]]. he served aboard several vessels including the {{mb|USS Olympus (23rd century)|USS ''Olympus''}}, The {{mb|USS Aldrin (23rd century)|USS ''Aldrin''}} and the {{mb|USS Yorktown (Constitution class)|USS ''Yorktown''}}.
-He was appointed captain of the {{mb|USS Enterprise (NCC-1701's predecessor) (alternate reality)|USS ''Enterprise''}} in [[2254]]. Like his [[Christopher Pike|prime reality counterpart]], this Pike still had [[Christopher Pike Medal of Valor|a medal]] named after him. After his promotion to Admiral, Pike was placed in command of Starfleet's [[Strategic Operations]] Center, at Starfleet Headquarters. He also chaired the review board for command promotion to ship's captain and above. He also reported directly to Starfleet Command.
+He was appointed captain of the {{mb|USS Enterprise (alternate reality 2230s)|USS ''Enterprise''}} in [[2254]]. Like his [[Christopher Pike|prime reality counterpart]], this Pike still had [[Christopher Pike Medal of Valor|a medal]] named after him. After his promotion to Admiral, Pike was placed in command of Starfleet's [[Strategic Operations]] Center, at Starfleet Headquarters. He also chaired the review board for command promotion to ship's captain and above. He also reported directly to Starfleet Command.
 The {{y|2013}} [[Games|virtual collectible card battle game]] ''[[Star Trek: Rivals]]'' is using his pictures for card #85 "Captain C. Pike" and card #102 "Admiral C. Pike".