Star Trek: The Biggest Problem With The Portrayal Of Alien Species

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There are well over 300 different alien races to grace the Star Trek universe, a list that has grown with every new iteration into the franchise. From the straight-talking Klingons and their battle lust, to the logic-driven favorites the Vulcans, as well as their counterparts the Romulans, each race has intricacies and nuances that bring them to life. However, there is one major problem that holds all of them back.

Humans play a pivotal role within theStar Trek Universe, from commanding officers to (seemingly) the majority voice within the federation. They are often the main protagonists or at least one of the main focuses of the show. This makes sense with human viewership; it makes it easier to relate to the characters on screen when they are the same species. Of course, there has also been a plethora of relatable and much-loved alien characters from the show. Who can forget thestoic and noble Spock, a recurring figure from the Original Series appearing in many of the following shows and series? The large-eared Quark as well, with his wily ways and money-making schemes from Deep Space 9, has a place in people's hearts. They are, however, both key examples of the biggest problem with the representation of alien life.

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What makes humans so interesting, and consequently makes them the leading roles within the programs, is that they are made up of a big, jumbled up, complex array of emotions and character traits. That's what makes humans so great: these characters never isolate single feelings; rather, they are made up from a mixture of them all. Picard’s leading character traits are logical and stern, but he is also kind, caring, passionate, and charming. Riker is the same, but his