James T. Kirk
Also known as: Jim, Captain Kirk
Captain of the USS Enterprise, a tactical genius who cheats no-win scenarios and would burn down the universe for his first officer. Kirk/Spock fanzines in the 1970s are where slash fiction got its name.
Common Tropes in James T. Kirk Fanfiction
Other Star Trek Characters
Spock
34k works
The Enterprise's half-Vulcan, half-human first officer, perpetually torn between logic and the emotions he pretends not to have. His t'hy'la bond with Kirk is the ur-text of modern shipping culture.
Leonard McCoy
15k works
The Enterprise's chief medical officer, a Southern doctor who grumbles 'I'm a doctor, not a...' at every crisis while patching up a captain with no self-preservation. The third leg of the original space triumvirate.
Jean-Luc Picard
10k works
Captain of the Enterprise-D, a tea-drinking diplomat-archaeologist who solves with words what Kirk solved with fists. His sparring matches with the omnipotent Q carry enough subtext to power a warp core.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature James T. Kirk?
James T. Kirk appears in 35k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Star Trek fandom. You can browse all James T. Kirk fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular James T. Kirk ships?
The most popular James T. Kirk ships include James T. Kirk/Spock. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in James T. Kirk fanfiction?
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