James T. Kirk

March 22, 2233
One of the most famous captains in StarFleet history, James T. Kirk was born in Riverside, Iowa and credits his father with inspiring him to join StarFleet. Kirk and his crew on the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 engaged in more first contacts than any of his contemporaries, initiating contact with dozens of previously unknown alien races. Although he was promoted to admiral and served on a desk job at StarFleet Command, he was eventually pressed back into service and returned to his ship. When events conspired to have him reduced as rank to captain, Kirk had the chance to serve on the Enterprise-A until its decommissioning.