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March 18, 2002
Khan
The man who redefined the term "wrath," Khan Noonien Singh was just your average cryogenically-frozen Classic Trek guest star when he ran into Captain James T. Kirk back in the 60's. With his superior breeding, Khan tried to take command and got a little too frisky with the Enterprise (and one of her nurses). So, Kirk left him and his friends on the nearest convenient planet in the Seti Alpha system.
Many years (and trips to the gym) later, Khan is older but still a formidable physical presence. When Chekov shows up and gives Khan a connection to Kirk, revenge fills his mind. What ensues is a magnificent chess game between two foes: one with years of experience and Starfleet training, the other a master of strategy, consumed by revenge. Defeated in the end, Khan never gives up his quest for vengeance, uttering the immortal Trek line: "They say revenge is a dish best served cold... it is very cold... in SPACE!" Since his demise, Khan's legacy has certainly lived long and prospered.
INTELLIGENCE - 8: His genetically-superior mind is very knowledgeable about a great many things.
POWER - 8: Possesses super-human strength. Bonus points for the great pecs.
VILENESS - 8: Blowing up harmless science vessels pales in comparison to those awful slug-things he put in people's ears.
SWAY - 9: This guy was like a religious leader - extremely intimidating and charismatic. Extremely confident.
PURITY - 9: Had no mercy; was so consumed with revenge, he began making mistakes and taking unnecessary risks.
PHYSICAL - 6: While he is an amazing physical specimen, the wildest thing about his appearance was his hair.
TOTAL: 48
Posted by Destro at March 18, 2002 05:22 PM