Least Favorite Star Trek Characters

I am a Trekkie. It runs deep within my blood and I have been watching the adventures of Captain Kirk for years. I must say that even though I was a fan of the Original Series, I do like the newer Star trek series even better. But each of the series has characters that just seem to be there for no real reason at all.

The Next Generation: Deanna Troi
The character of Deanna Troi seems to be one of those additions that just did not make sense. Her character is only developed on a small scale and really has a small role in the actual function of the ship. Deanna stands out because she does not seem like an officer. Many times I have thought that the character was only there for romantic involvement and nothing more. Deanna Troi adds little if anything to the depth of the show in any season and is by far my least favorite character in the Next Generation.

Deep Space Nine: Jake Sisko, Rom and Vic Fontaine
My three least favorite characters on Deep Space Nine are Jake Sisko, Rom and Vic Fontaine. Let me say that Deep Space Nine is without a doubt my favorite of all the Star Trek series. However, I never really saw a real purpose for any of these characters.

Jake Sisko was there because his father, Benjamin Sisko, was the commanding officer on the station. I understand why he is there but too many times there is emphasis on things other than his relationship with his father. For instance, the episode The Muse, was about an alien that fed off of the life energy of writers. The whole story was stupid but there was a moment when I was hoping that they might kill Jake off but no such luck.

Rom was the idiot brother of Quark the owner of Deep Space Nine's bar. Again I never understood why this character was included so much in the series. His role as the lowly or stupid brother does not help his character. However, Rom does develop a backbone and becomes part of the station engineering crew. He does somewhat break out of the dumb brother mold. In the end, his rise to power almost seems fitting. Rom becomes the new Grand Nagus, ruler of the Ferengi alliance.