Warning: Contains spoilers for Star Trek: Defiant #18!
Worf just passed a tragic milestone in the Star Trek Universe, one he can never take back. Worf was an integral part of IDW Star Trek line, leading a ragtag rebel crew into Defiant. Since becoming captain, Worf has made some difficult decisions and dealt with great heartbreak. Wharf recently suffered a great loss, and in Star Trek: Defiant #18, fans see the toll it has taken on him.
Star Trek: Defiant #18 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. Worf, B’Elanna Torres and Ro Laren are on the Antaran homeworld, in the Delta Quadrant. The Romulans are en route to conquer the planet, and the trio nervously pass the time. Worf reflects on the recent loss of Nymira, the Orion medic who sacrifices herself to stop an invasion of alien parasites. Worf reveals Nymira is the first person he lost under his command.
He mourns Nymira’s loss, concluding she would have made a great Starfleet officer.
Worf s Star Trek Background, explained
Worf was a historical, but tragic character
Worf, who excelled at both of these Enterprise And Deep Space NineFound his life again. Retired from Starfleet, Worf returns to action when a mysterious force begins killing the galaxy’s gods. The culprit was revealed to be Kahless, the Klingon Emperor. When Kehles recruited Worf’s son Alexander, it led to a falling out between Worf and the returned Benjamin Sisko. Taking his leave, Worf would later become captain of the Defiant. After the crusade ends, Starfleet pressures Worf and his allies to become mercenaries, running dirty missions for the organization.
Worf’s experiences as both skipper of the Defiant And the events of Day of Blood They took him a number. Both force Worf to see the darkest parts of the galaxy, both physical and spiritual, compounded by Alexander’s betrayal. The father and son began the reconciliation process, but what should have been Warf’s greatest moment was soon cut short by his new mission. The new mandate took him to Starbase 99, which was under the influence of the “conspiracy” parasites. Worf and his crew are forced to fend off an alien invasion by themselves.
Worf’s first loss as a captain will haunt him forever
It will be the first of many losses he will suffer as a commanding officer
Captains are responsible for the lives of their crew, and for someone as obliging as Wharf, this is a duty not taken lightly.
Warf was once again victorious, but as usual, there was a major price: the loss of Nymira. Worf has served in Starfleet for decades, and has survived the deaths of fellow officers, including Tasha Yar. However, Nimira’s death was the first toss that was a commanding officer. Captains are responsible for the lives of their crew, and for someone as obliging as Wharf, this is a duty not taken lightly. This tragic milestone is a turning point for any captain, but for Worf, his new mission in the Star Trek Universe made the loss even worse.
Star Trek: Defiant #18 is on sale now from IDW Publishing!
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