Chief O'Brien's “Redemption” arc also makes him a franchise bad-ass

Warning: Contains spoilers for Star Trek: The Struggle #18!

Chef O'Brien embarked on a journey of “instability”. Star Trek universe and that made him a franchise badass. Chief O'Brien's character arc was one of the franchise's most compelling. O'Brien is one of Starfleet's top engineers, and he made his grand return to the franchise in the pages of 2012. Star Trek: The Struggle.In issue 18, he embarks on a new mission that changes him forever.

Star Trek: The Struggle #18 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta. On Earth, Chief O'Brien prepares to return to deep space. Dr. Bashir alerts O'Brien to Worf's dilemma and the Chief decides to help. O'Brien presides Defiant Last known location in the Delta Triangle. He finds the ship adrift and under attack by Kzinti raiders. O'Brien manages to teleport quietly aboard the ship and single-handedly takes out all six of the Kzinti when he is discovered.

with Opposition under his watch, O'Brien sets a course for the Delta Quadrant.

Chef O'Brien's Star Trek Character Arc, Explained

O'Brien was forced to face his legacy

Chief O'Brien, played by Colm Meaney, was perhaps one of the best developed characters. Star Trek It's a pleasure to watch the franchise and its development. Fans first met O'Brien in the pilot episode of the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. His small role in this episode impressed fans and producers, and O'Brien soon returned as a recurring character. O'Brien then transferred Deep Space Nine As head of the engineering department. Deep Space Nine The final episode brought O'Brien's story to a close as O'Brien left for a teaching position at the Starfleet Academy.

When O'Brien debuted in Encounter at Farpoint, he wore red, meaning he was in the command section. He would later switch to engineering.

Recently in the pages of IDW Star Trek in the comics, O'Brien had to deal with his legacy, especially during the Dominion War. In the previous issue opposition,O'Brien learned that he was viewed as a war criminal in some quarters. During the war, O'Brien helped develop self-replicating mines. These mines were crucial to the Federation's victory, but after the War, they were used by the Romulans, Cardassians, and possibly Unit 31 to kill innocent people. O'Brien was outraged by the accusations, but it forced him to do some soul-searching.

Chief O'Brien's Starfleet Service Was Marked by Loss and Tragedy

“Suffering O'Brien” a Star Trek Meme

Chief O'Brien is no stranger to trauma, and he has been a constant companion in Starfleet service. As revealed in season four The Next Generation In the episode “The Wounded”, O'Brien was active during the war with the Cardassians in the early 2360s. O'Brien was forced to kill the Cardassian soldiers who had been chasing him for years. After that, O'Brien became prejudiced against the Cardassians, and it wasn't until his time Deep Space Nine that he is finally over this trauma. As it still seems Opposition #17, some resentment towards the Cardassians still lingers.

O'Brien's capture and torture in several episodes of the show became a dark joke among fans.

O'Brien, however, was able to process his feelings to a large extent Deep Space Ninehis time at the station took a toll on his mental health. O'Brien's capture and torture in several episodes of the show became a dark joke among fans. In the fourth season Deep Space Nine In the episode “Hard Time”, O'Brien experienced his worst: he was arrested and forced to live in a simulated prison for what he thought was 20 years. This episode is held up as a prime example of the “suffering O'Brien” meme.

Chief O'Brien Gets His Own Star Trek Groove Back

Chief O'Brien's Journey to Redemption Makes Him Badass

Given Chief O'Brien's extensive history of beatings and torture, it's not hard to see why he's teaching on Earth. Once again confronted by the next generation of Starfleet officers, O'Brien learns that he doesn't have a good reputation in some parts of the galaxy. O'Brien tried to claim that he was not responsible for what happened to the mines after the Dominion War, but more soul-searching made him realize that there was no connection. O'Brien was back in action, going into space for the first time since leaving Deep Space Nine.

Chef O'Brien new Star Trek arc had an unexpected but welcome effect: it turned him into a legitimate badass. O'Brien's engineering prowess is well documented and is on display here Opposition #18. However, the issue also shows O'Brien's tactical and fighting ability. He manages to control Kzinti Oppositiondespite the odds being stacked against him. Star Trek fans knew Chief O'Brien was one of the biggest characters in the franchise, and now his new mission has made him a disaster.

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