Captain Kirk (right) and Mr. Spock (left) discover dead redshirts in the Star Trek episode "Obsession" (1967). In fiction, "redshirt" is an informal term for a stock character who is killed off shortly after being introduced.

Feb 10, 2022 · A redshirt is a stock character in fictional works that has the function of dying dramatically immediately after being introduced. The term originates from the classic Star Trek series (1966-1969), in which characters wearing a red jersey uniform frequently died. The death of such characters is often used to express the potential danger faced ...

Redshirt is a term used by fans and staff of Star Trek to refer partially to the characters who wear red Starfleet uniforms, and mainly to refer to those characters who are expendable, and quite often killed, sometimes in great numbers, often security guards.

Aug 23, 2023 · The infamous redshirts -- doomed to die solely because of their uniform color -- have long been an indescribably essential part of Star Trek culture. What started as a joke turned into a celebration to the point where an entire series -- Star Trek: Lower Decks-- centers around them. The concept isn't going anywhere, and by now, red shirts ...

Feb 13, 2025 · Red uniforms belong to the engineering/communications division, including chief engineer Scotty and communications officer Uhura. The blue shirts are worn by the science/medical staff,...

Jul 15, 2022 · Does your uniform color influence your survival chances in Star Trek? Here are some hidden meanings within Federation fashion.

May 19, 2024 · Star Trek popularized the term redshirt for disposable characters in The Original Series, which often unceremoniously killed security officers. The term redshirt also exists in real life for college athletes who are kept out of competition for a year to extend eligibility.

Jan 26, 2024 · The first character to actually die in a red shirt is Vince Deadrick's Mathews from Season 1, Episode 9, titled "What Are Little Girls Made Of?"

Jan 18, 2025 · Explore the vibrant world of Star Trek uniforms in this article, where red, gold, and blue shirts symbolize crew roles. Discover how these colors define command, science, and security while reflecting the show's evolution over the years.

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