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The Kobayashi Maru

The test that measures the soul under loss.

No-Win ScenarioCommand TestWilliam ShatnerChris Pine
The Kobayashi Maru
First: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
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Lore

The Kobayashi Maru is Starfleet’s famous no-win scenario, designed to test cadets facing certain failure. Its power comes from refusing tactical victory and asking what kind of person remains when winning is impossible.

Appears In2
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1982

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