In Star Trek: The Original Series season 1, episode 10, "The Corbomite Maneuver," Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew encounter Commander Balok and his ship, the Fesarius.

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Moreover, The Corbomite Maneuver sets the tone for Star Trek as a series. It’s an hour of adventure that is punctuated by moments of thoughtful introspection, warm friendship, and corny jokes.

Clint Howard, left, re-enacts a scene he took part in on the "Star Trek" episode "The Corbomite Maneuver" as "Star Trek" actor Walter Koenig listens May 18, 2024 during the "Trekonderoga ...

A photograph of the makeup test for actor Clint Howard in preparation for the 1966 “Star Trek” episode “The Corbomite Maneuver.” Credit: UCLA Special Collections. Naoz: The show presents ...

Trekonderoga weekend for "Star Trek" fans includes Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Walter Koenig, ... the baby-faced villain Commander Balok from the episode “The Corbomite Maneuver. ...