Spock
Also known as: Mr. Spock, S'chn T'gai Spock
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.
Popular Spock Ships
James T. Kirk/Spock
16k works
The captain and his first officer are the original slash ship — 'slash' literally comes from the Kirk/Spock zines of the 1970s. Gene Roddenberry himself coined 't'hy'la' for their bond, and every Trek era since has added fuel, from the Motion Picture to the Kelvin films.
Spock/Nyota Uhura
3k works
The Kelvin films made Spock and Uhura an established couple from the first movie — a quiet, adult relationship between a grieving Vulcan and the linguist who refuses to let him retreat into logic. Strange New Worlds added an earlier, wistful chapter to their story.
Common Tropes in Spock Fanfiction
Other Star Trek Characters
James T. Kirk
35k works
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.
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 Spock?
Spock appears in 34k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Star Trek fandom. You can browse all Spock fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Spock ships?
The most popular Spock ships include James T. Kirk/Spock, Spock/Nyota Uhura. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Spock fanfiction?
Common tropes in Spock fanfiction include Pining. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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