Kira Nerys
Kira Nerys is a female extraterrestrial character who features in Star Trek.
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Biography
Kira Nerys
Kira often got into trouble as a child because of her interest in annoying the adults. However, the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor had affected every aspect of Kira's life and led her to join the battle for liberation. In 2369, Nerys told Kai Opaka that she had known nothing but violence since she was a child. (DS9: Battle Lines) When she was 12 years old, she was said to had begun her association with the Bajoran Resistance and came to ingratiate herself to Shakaar Edon and his resistance cell. (DS9: Duet)
By the end of the year 2356, Kira was running errands, cleaning weapons, and doing various other tasks for the Shakaar resistance cell. When they planned an ambush and required more infantry, Kira immediately saw her opportunity and volunteered for the mission. Although everyone thought she was far too young, Lupaza stood up for her and told her she had the heart of a sinoraptor and that they had no other choice but to accept her help. When Furel made a joke about Kira, Lupaza hit him for it. Eventually, Shakaar himself approved the teenager and she joined the ambush. The ambush was her first mission, one she would never forget. She was scared, and cold, and kept biting her fingers to keep the blood flowing while the group waited on a mountain ridge. She was most afraid that one of the other Shakaar members would notice her doing so. After three or four hours, the skimmer they were waiting for appeared. When the hatch opened and the first Cardassian emerged, she opened fire and kept shooting until the power cell was empty. When it was all over, she was giddy, grinning, and relieved that she had not let anyone down. Later, Lupaza crafted a Bajoran earring out of some of the metal of the destroyed skimmer, which she gave to the younger Bajoran. Kira would wear the adornment throughout the rest of her life. (DS9: The Darkness and the Light)
Having proven herself, Kira Nerys was then regarded as a member of the Bajoran resistance. (DS9: The Darkness and the Light) In 2361, she was with the resistance that winter in the Dahkur Hills hiding from Cardassian sensor sweeps. They hid in caves without power and little food. (DS9: Second Skin) In another mission, Kira planted a bomb outside the house of Gul Pirak, the resulting explosion vaporized the east wing and killed twelve Cardassians, including Pirak's entire family. Twenty-three others were crippled, including Silaran Prin. (DS9: The Darkness and the Light)
Overview
Personality and attributes
According to herself, she had absolutely no artistic skills and as the worst finger painter at the 4-year old level. (DS9: The Circle)
Kira first met Sisko when he came to take command of Deep Space 9. They got off to a rocky start and their relationship was further complicated when he was revealed to be the Emissary of the Prophets. When she sought Admiral Rollman's intervention on behalf of Tahna Los, Sisko was unamused, warning her, 'Go over my head again, and I'll have yours on a platter'. (DS9: Past Prologue)
She later came to express a wish to someday have children of her own after Odo commented on how good she was with Kirayoshi. (DS9: Time's Orphan)
Powers and abilities
As a young child, she came to join the Bajoran Resistance where she was part of one of its resistance cells who fought for the liberation of Bajor. (DS9: Duet)
Notes
- Kira Nerys was portrayed by actress Nana Visitor where she appeared in the setting of Star Trek: Deep Space 9.
- During Star Trek: Deep Space 9's production, it was originally intended that the role was for Ensign Ro Laren but Michelle Forbes declined the role leading to the creation of Kira Nerys.
Alternate Versions
- In the Mirror Universe, an alternate version of Kira Nerys appeared in the setting of the other reality. Intendant Kira came to be a senior figure within the Klingon/Cardassian Alliance which was the dominant power of the quadrant after the fall of the Terran Empire.
In other media
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Appearances
- Star Trek: Deep Space 9:
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