Deanna Troi

Musical.Moment · Sophomore Cadet Joined: 10 May 2008 Posts: 11

Just a poll to see if anyone actually likes Deanna Troi, she repetitvely tries to state the obvious, "He's upset" yes he was crying and she has a passion for crashing the enterprise. But then again she is rather fabulous as well and she is the subject of many really good episodes.

robbiewebster · **Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:32 pm**

I don't get why shes a commander. That episode where she became one just kills me. Also, when she lost her ability to sense emotions...that was annoying too. Other than that shes not too bad.

essenze · Freshman Cadet Joined: 28 Jul 2008 Posts: 6

Gawd... the sentiment is felt!

I was so happy in Season 6, i forget the exact episode(i think it was chain of command) where Starfleet ordered Picard on a clandestine operation depp into Cadassian territory.

The officer assigned to captain the enterprise was a spectale. I believe he had her in uniform, for once!

I dont understand my fault with her... i just know there's something despicable about her personality.

Arellia · **Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:53 pm**

I actually liked Deanna. I suppose I liked her more because of reading the "Imzadi" books, but really... she didn't bother me. I'll admit she was a strange addition, the way she was the one with answers all the time, but eh, she was an empath. I'm kind of a fan of Betazoids to begin with.

essenze · Freshman Cadet Joined: 28 Jul 2008 Posts: 6

hey... her moms always looking for a mate

currently in Season 6, hope to catch up

Curtis · **Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:33 pm**

I quite liked Deanna Troi, her character was quite respectable and very much a team player...all the traits I look for in a great character

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Sonic74205 · **Sun Aug 31, 2008 6:55 am**

I like Deanna Troi. Its a shame they made her half human though meaning she was empathic rather than telepathic. It would have been much better if she was a telepath like Talia and Leeta from Babylon 5

calvin · **Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:04 am**

well, she does show certain telepathic abilities doesn't she? i remember in perhaps the very first episode when she and Riker met for the first time on the enterprise she spoke to him via telepathy (about their past romantic involvement or something). and also she's able to speak telepathically with her mother (although maybe that's just her mother reading her thoughts).

personally, i think it's interesting to have an empath on the crew. it's also interesting that there's actually a counselor position on the bridge.

the simple addition of Troi to the senior staff presents a very unique command structure aboard the Enterprise and demonstrates a rather progressive attitude regarding the operation of a Federation starship. the fact that there is a counselor position which is deeply involved in the day to day operations of the ship and consulted regarding command-level decisions tells us that Starfleet command places great importance on the mental health and social dynamics of the crew.

although Starfleet retains, for the most part, a military-styled command and organizational structure, its primary mission is still exploration. the crew is subjected to the psychosocial effects of space travel, such as extreme isolation and close-quarter contact for extended periods of time. interacting with alien species can also be a delicate matter, one in which the crew is likely to encounter strange social environments. so it absolutely makes sense that Troi, an empath, would be a deeply valued member of the crew.

IMO its these small but thoughtful details that make the Star Trek universe so realistic.

Arellia · **Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:56 am**

^ Actually, what you're talking about was explained in the Imzadi books. Riker is the only person she can speak with telepathically, because she's connected to him so deeply. They spent many weeks together on Betazed playing with that ability. More than a romantic partner, he was truly Imzadi.

calvin · **Mon Sep 01, 2008 1:29 pm**

ah... so that's what they were referring to. i didn't recognize that word when i first read your post.

Imzadi roughly translates to "beloved" right? i'm just wondering what's the nature of the Imzadi novel because you say it's more than just a romantic partnership.

btw, i took you up on the DS9 recommendation you made to me a long time ago. and i'm very glad that i did. right now i'm on S02E12 of DS9 and S04E20 of TNG. it's interesting to watch the two in parallel, especially when there are crossovers or references in DS9 back to events from TNG.

robbiewebster · **Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:37 pm**

Lord Borg · **Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:13 am**

Pretty much from the stuff that Arellia said, I did like her. I thought she was great in First Contact, and she had proven herself in several TNG episodes thats she is capable of so much more then handing someone a tissue to cry into.

Arellia · **Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:46 pm**

5thhouse · **Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:30 pm**

She is one of my favorite characters. I don't really know exactly why, I can't explain it, but I'm oddly drawn to her character.

Sonic74205 · **Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:11 pm**

Gracie · Junior Cadet Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 17

Personally, I think TNG could have done without her. Don't get me wrong, i'm sure her heart was in the right place and the idea of her character was interesting, but her overly intense sincerity and stupid accent bugged the hell out of me.

milan · **Fri May 01, 2009 10:48 am**

I couldn't stand Troi, with her eyes in the nothing, saying: pain...suffering... I didn't find her too attractive either, I liked Beverly more. Just a personal opinion.

neo_viral · **Tue May 12, 2009 5:07 pm**

DemonClassY · **Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:24 pm**

I do like Troi. She was a very interesting character even though she got annoying sometimes with all the emotions... lol

Cosiris · **Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:13 pm A Troi for you, a Troi for me**

The first season of STNG had a pretty annoying and useless Troi but even then I could sense potential. It took her the entire series to develope but she seemed to accomplish that with every new outfit. By the end of the series I think she progressed more in personality and development than any other character. The Child, Menage `a Troi and Dark Page were just all great episodes that focused on Troi.

Lt. Saavik · Lieutenant Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 196 Location: Europe

She was more useless than an impotent lover.

buffyscrubs · Ensign Joined: 09 Oct 2009 Posts: 65

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tattoovinnie · Crewman Joined: 09 Jan 2010 Posts: 3 Location: manchester

I hated troi ,
she reminds me of the councillor in the "Sopranos" lol

Talk about state the obvious,
i liked her mum as a character , at least she was cheeky and fun.

Zimmerman's Hollogram · **Thu Feb 04, 2010 7:01 pm**

She was a nice addition to the crew in the series, but not really super. But when it came to the movies (especially in "First Contact" where she's very drunk with Zefram Cochrane) Troi was an excellent character.

Some of my favorite instances where Troi is featured are actually in the Star Trek: Voyager (season 6) episodes "Pathfinder" and "Life Line". Oh, and I just watched the Enterprise finale' "These Are The Voyages", and she had a nice cameo in that as well.