Roger Korby

"Roger is a very determined man. He'd find a way to live."
– Christine Chapel, 2266 ("What Are Little Girls Made Of?")

Dr. Roger Korby was a renowned male Human scientist and professor who lived during the mid-23rd century. He was the ex-fiancée of Christine Chapel.

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Roger Korby, a key figure in archaeological medicine, set foundational principles emphasizing that medicine is both ancient and new, with evolving practices. He believed historical insights often solve complex medical issues, making the field a blend of history and science. His translation of Orion medical records advanced 23rd-century immunization techniques.
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Roger Korby earned the title 'Pasteur of archaeological medicine' for his groundbreaking contributions to the field. His translation of medical records from the Orion ruins led to revolutionary advances in 23rd-century immunization techniques, paralleling Louis Pasteur's impact on medicine.
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Roger Korby, a leading figure in 23rd-century medicine, revolutionized immunization techniques through his translation of medical records from the Orion ruins. His work in archaeological medicine was so influential that it became required reading at Starfleet Academy, significantly impacting Federation medical practices.
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Roger Korby, a leading figure in archaeological medicine during the 23rd century, made groundbreaking contributions by translating Orion medical records. This work transformed immunization techniques of the time. Known as the "Pasteur of archaeological medicine," Korby emphasized the importance of historical insights in advancing medical science.
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Roger Korby and Christine Chapel were engaged before Korby vanished in 2261. In 2266, while serving on the USS Enterprise, Chapel heard from Korby when he contacted the ship from Exo III.
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Biography

Early career

Described by Joseph M'Benga as the "Pasteur of archaeological medicine", Korby enumerated three principles that were considered foundational to the field:

  1. "Medicine is always ancient and new, as cultures' understanding of what medicine is changes over time."
  2. "The keys to solving our toughest medical problems are often found by looking backward."
  3. "As a result, archaeological medicine is as much a study of history as it is of science." (TOS: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?"; SNW: "Charades")

Korby's translations of medical records found in ruins on Orion revolutionized Federation immunological techniques in the 23rd century. These were required reading at Starfleet Academy. He taught that "freedom of movement and choice produced the Human spirit". (TOS: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?")

In 2259, Korby sent a message to Christine Chapel aboard the USS Enterprise informing her of her acceptance into his fellowship. (SNW: "Subspace Rhapsody")

In 2261, Korby arrived on the USS Enterprise with Chapel for Federation Day at the end of her fellowship and they surprised the crew with the revelation that they were now dating. When the crew fell under the spell of Trelane, Spock and Korby managed to break out of it, but were unable to free the rest of the crew. Trelane threatened the crew to get Spock to go through with marrying Chapel, even transforming Korby into a dog, but was forced to relent when his father showed up. When Spock questioned Trelane's motivations, he explained that he had seen Korby digging in the dirt on "the old homeworld." Trelane had found how handsome, smart and perfect Korby was annoying which Spock admitted made perfect sense. (SNW: "Wedding Bell Blues")

Christine Chapel became Korby's fiancée. (TOS: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?")

Exo III

Later in 2261, Korby led an expedition to Exo III, where he was badly injured by exposure to the planet's bitterly cold temperatures. He lived long enough to discover an underground ancient android civilization there. Using their techniques, he constructed an android body into which he transferred his consciousness. His ruined corporeal form expired that year, but his consciousness survived for over five more years as an android. (TOS: "What Are Little Girls Made Of?")

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Appearances

Background information

Roger Korby was played by actor Michael Strong in Star Trek: The Original Series and Cillian O'Sullivan in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

When Korby's image was introduced in the script of "What Are Little Girls Made Of?", he was referred to as "an intelligent-looking, but strong-faced man in his late-forties, with a self-assured and commanding presence himself." The cast list called him "Robert Korby", while the rest of the script called him Roger. [1]

On his archival picture, as shown on Spock's science station video screen, Korby was wearing a turtleneck Starfleet uniform shirt left over from the two pilots.

Apocrypha

The Star Trek: New Visions "The Survival Equation" comic reveals that Andrea's features were patterned after a member of Korby's crew, Andrea Milton (β), who had died before the events of "What Are Little Girls Made Of?".

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