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[[File:Shannon-janeway-family-snapshot.jpg|thumb|The family of [[Shannon O'Donnel|Shannon Janeway]] in [[2050]]]]
 
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{{aquote|You choose your enemies, you choose your friends, but family? That's in the stars."<br>"So I've heard.|[[Miles O'Brien]] and [[William T. Riker]]|2365|The Icarus Factor}}
 
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{{aquote|There's an old [[saying]]. {{'}}''[[Blood]] is thicker than [[water]]. It means that the ties of family run deeper than any other kind of relationship.''{{'}} We'll often do things for members of our family we'd never dream of doing for anyone else.|[[Kathryn Janeway]]|2377|Survival Instinct}}
A '''family''' (also described as a '''familial connection''') was a relationship between people by [[genetics]], [[marriage]], [[adoption]], or an especially strong friendship. Those in a family were typically described as '''relatives'''; those that lived prior to an individual were known as [[ancestor]]s, while those that lived after an individual were known as [[descendant]]s.
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A '''family''' (also described as a '''familial connection''') was a [[relationship]] between people by [[genetics]], [[marriage]], [[adoption]], or an especially strong friendship. Those in a family were typically described as '''relatives'''; those that lived prior to an individual were known as [[ancestor]]s, while those that lived after an individual were known as [[descendant]]s.
   
 
In [[2374]], [[Seven of Nine]] said the need for familial connections was a weakness. ({{VOY|Hope and Fear}}) Later in [[2376]], Seven of Nine evolved to believe that she and [[Naomi Wildman]] said they considered each other family because they were very close friends. ({{VOY|Survival Instinct}}) The study of these family relationships was known as [[genealogy]]. ({{VOY|11:59}})
 
In [[2374]], [[Seven of Nine]] said the need for familial connections was a weakness. ({{VOY|Hope and Fear}}) Later in [[2376]], Seven of Nine evolved to believe that she and [[Naomi Wildman]] said they considered each other family because they were very close friends. ({{VOY|Survival Instinct}}) The study of these family relationships was known as [[genealogy]]. ({{VOY|11:59}})
   
 
Crews of some [[starship]]s considered themselves family. ''In [[2259]] of the [[alternate reality]], {{alt|James T. Kirk}} expressed his joy that a newly [[father]]less {{alt|Carol Marcus}} would be a part of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701 alternate reality}}'s family as a regular [[crew]]member, not merely a [[specialist]] on temporary assignment to the ship; Marcus remarked that it was nice to have a family.'' ({{film|12}})
 
Crews of some [[starship]]s considered themselves family. ''In [[2259]] of the [[alternate reality]], {{alt|James T. Kirk}} expressed his joy that a newly [[father]]less {{alt|Carol Marcus}} would be a part of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701 alternate reality}}'s family as a regular [[crew]]member, not merely a [[specialist]] on temporary assignment to the ship; Marcus remarked that it was nice to have a family.'' ({{film|12}})
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In [[2287]], [[Leonard McCoy]] wondered aloud why he, [[James T. Kirk]], and [[Spock]] spent time together on [[shore leave]], despite serving together on the ''Enterprise-A'', and especially given their mutual antagonism of each other, remarking that other people had families (who they spent time with). Kirk agreed that other people did, but not them. After Kirk later referred to Spock as his [[brother]], whom he [[death|lost]] but had later regained, McCoy noted the inconsistency between that comment and Kirk's earlier one about them not having families. Kirk admitted that he had been wrong about that (i.e. they ''did'' have families &ndash; each other.) ({{film|5}})
   
 
== Cultural views ==
 
== Cultural views ==
Familial connections varied by species, [[culture]], [[gender]], [[sex]]ual identity, and preference. [[Denobulan]]s commonly had several [[spouse]]s, each of which had more spouses, and children by each. ({{ENT|A Night in Sickbay}}) [[Bolian]] families may have likewise been polygamous. ({{DS9|Field of Fire}})
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Familial connections varied by species, [[culture]], [[gender]], [[sexuality|sexual identity]], and preference.
   
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[[Denobulan]]s commonly had several [[spouse]]s, each of which had more spouses, and children by each. ({{ENT|A Night in Sickbay}}) [[Bolian]] families may have likewise been [[polygamy|polygamous]]. ({{DS9|Field of Fire}})
According to [[Kotan Pa'Dar]], "On [[Cardassia]], family is everything. We care for our [[parent]]s and our [[child]]ren with equal devotion. In some households, four [[generation]]s eat at the same table. Family is... everything." ({{DS9|Cardassians}})
 
   
 
According to [[Kotan Pa'Dar]], "''On [[Cardassia]], family is everything. We care for our [[parent]]s and our [[child]]ren with equal devotion. In some households, four [[generation]]s eat at the same table. Family is... everything.''" ({{DS9|Cardassians}})
== Direct genetic connections ==
 
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The [[Novan]]s [[name]]d their ancestors "[[before-family]]" and "[[go-before]]s". ({{ENT|Terra Nova}})
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== Law ==
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Family members of [[prisoner]]s detained by the [[Cardassian Union]] were not allowed to visit them in prison, but they were invited to the [[trial]] and [[execution]]. According to [[Odo]], it was done so the public could see them [[cry]] over their loved ones. ({{DS9|Tribunal}})
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== Organization ==
 
=== Direct genetic connections ===
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{{see-list|Ancestor}}
 
{{see-list|Clone}}
 
{{see-list|Clone}}
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{{see-list|Descendant}}
 
{{see-list|Grandchild}}
 
{{see-list|Grandchild}}
 
{{see-list|Grandparent}}
 
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{{see-list|Sibling}}
 
{{see-list|Sibling}}
   
== Indirect genetic and non-genetic connections ==
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=== Indirect genetic and non-genetic connections ===
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{{see-list|Relative}}
=== Aunts and uncles ===
 
An '''aunt''' (sometimes called "'''Auntie'''") was the [[sister]] of a [[parent]] or the [[wife]] of a parent's brother, while an '''uncle''' was the [[brother]] of a parent or the husband of a parent's sister. ({{VOY|Remember|Fair Haven}}, et al.) Similarly, a '''great aunt''' was the sister, or the brother's wife, of a [[grandparent]]; likewise, the male counterpart was a '''great uncle'''. ({{ENT|Horizon|Minefield}}) The terms can also be terms of endearment or one who helps, mentors or encourages someone. ({{DS9|Far Beyond the Stars|His Way}}; {{VOY|The Q and the Grey|Q2}})
 
 
[[Travis Mayweather]] once noted that "''On a [[cargo ship]], you can't walk ten [[meter]]s without running into your [[babysitter]] or a great aunt.''" ({{ENT|Horizon}})
 
 
[[Vice Admiral]] [[J.P. Hanson]] commented to {{dis|Captain|rank}} [[Jean-Luc Picard]] of [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Shelby]]'s drive after joining [[Starfleet Tactical]] as being the reason for "''every [[admiral]]'s uncle [having] a take on this [[Borg]] business.''" ({{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds}})
 
 
<div class="appear">
 
* List of uncles and aunts:
 
** [[Adele]]:
 
*** aunt of [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and [[Robert Picard]] ({{TNG|Ensign Ro|Cause and Effect|Schisms}})
 
**** great aunt of [[René Picard]] ({{TNG|Family}}; {{film|7}})
 
** [[Archie]], uncle of [[Malcolm Reed|Malcolm]] and [[Madeline Reed]] ({{ENT|Silent Enemy}})
 
** [[Elrem]], uncle of [[Kes]]
 
** [[Frin]]:
 
*** uncle of [[Rom]] and [[Quark]] ({{DS9|Civil Defense}})
 
**** great uncle of [[Nog]]
 
** [[Gorad]]
 
*** uncle of [[Rom]] and [[Quark]] ({{DS9|Body Parts}})
 
**** great uncle of [[Nog]]
 
** {{dis|Jack|23rd century}}, uncle [[Harry Kim]] ({{VOY|11:59}})
 
** [[James T. Kirk]], uncle of [[Peter Kirk]] and [[Kirk's nephews 001|his two brothers]] ({{TOS|What Are Little Girls Made Of?|Operation -- Annihilate!}})
 
** [[George Samuel Kirk]] and [[Aurelan Kirk]], uncle and aunt of [[David Marcus]]
 
** [[Kurn]], uncle of [[Alexander Rozhenko]] ({{TNG|Firstborn}})
 
** [[Martha]], aunt of [[Kathryn Janeway]] ({{VOY|11:59}})
 
** {{dis|Neelix|uncle}}
 
*** uncle of [[Dexa]] ({{VOY|Homestead}})
 
*** great uncle of {{dis|Brax|Talaxian}}
 
** [[Pat]], aunt of [[Jason Janeway]]
 
** [[Quark]], uncle of [[Nog]] ({{DS9|The Storyteller}}, et al.)
 
** {{mu|Quark}}, uncle of {{mu|Nog}} ({{DS9|Shattered Mirror}})
 
** {{dis|Sherry|aunt}}, aunt of [[Malcolm Reed|Malcolm]] and [[Madeline Reed]] ({{ENT|Shuttlepod One}})
 
** [[Shmullus]], uncle of [[Danara Pel]] ({{VOY|Lifesigns}})
 
** [[Carl Torres]], uncle of [[B'Elanna Torres]] ({{VOY|Lineage}})
 
** [[John Torres]], uncle of [[Elizabeth Torres|Elizabeth]], [[Dean Torres|Dean]] and [[Michael Torres]]. ({{VOY|Lineage}})
 
** Unnamed
 
*** [[Aster's aunt and uncle 001|Jeremy Aster's aunt and uncle]] ({{TNG|The Bonding}})
 
*** [[Peliar Zel aunt 001|Lathal Bine's aunt]] ({{TNG|The Host}})
 
*** [[Kirk's uncle 001|James T. Kirk's uncle]] ({{film|7}})
 
*** [[Mayweather's uncle 001|Travis Mayweather's uncle]] ({{ENT|Strange New World}})
 
*** [[Reed's great-uncle 001|Malcolm Reed's great uncle]] ({{ENT|Minefield}})
 
*** [[Riska's uncle 001|Riska's uncle]] ({{DS9|Life Support}})
 
** [[Worf]],
 
*** uncle of [[Klingon 24th Alexander's cousins 001|Kurn's children]] ({{TNG|Firstborn}})
 
*** future uncle of [[Nikolai Rozhenko]] and [[Dobara]] unborn child ({{TNG|Homeward}})
 
* List of fictional uncles and aunts:
 
** [[Adah]], aunt created by the {{dis|Caretaker|Nacene}} ({{VOY|Caretaker}})
 
** [[Claudia Hansen]], aunt created by the "[[telepathic pitcher plant]]" ({{VOY|Bliss}})
 
** [[Tom Paris]] considered himself the fictive "uncle" of the [[Reptohumanoid hatchling 001|Reptohumanoid hatching]] ({{VOY|Parturition}})
 
** [[Uncle Sam]], fictional uncle of the [[United States of America]]. ({{TNG|The Last Outpost}}; {{DS9|It's Only a Paper Moon}})
 
** Unnamed
 
*** [[Sherlock Holmes Regina's uncle 001|Regina Barthalomew's uncle]] ({{TNG|Ship in a Bottle}})
 
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=== Cousins ===
 
'''Cousins''' were two [[offspring]] who shared a common [[grandparent]], where one cousin's [[parent]] was a [[sibling]] to the other cousin's parent. ({{VOY|11:59}}, et al.)
 
 
<div class="appear">
 
* List of cousins:
 
** [[Reginald Barclay]] with {{dis|Frank|cousin}} ({{VOY|Projections}})
 
** [[Harry Kim]] and [[Dennis Kim]] ({{VOY|Repression}})
 
** [[Peter Kirk]] and his two brothers with [[David Marcus]]
 
** [[Krem]] with [[Ulis]] ({{ENT|Acquisition}})
 
** {{dis|Nori|Ilari}} with [[Ilari autarch 001|the Autarch]] ({{VOY|Warlord}})
 
** [[Quark]] and [[Rom]] with:
 
*** [[Barbo]] ({{DS9|The Nagus}})
 
*** {{dis|Gaila|Ferengi}} ({{DS9|Civil Defense|Profit and Lace|Little Green Men|Body Parts|The Way of the Warrior|The Magnificent Ferengi|Business as Usual}})
 
*** [[Kono]] ({{DS9|Shadowplay}})
 
*** [[Stol]] ({{DS9|Q-Less|Family Business}})
 
** [[Nog]] with [[Gant]] ({{DS9|Treachery, Faith and the Great River}})
 
** Unnamed
 
*** [[Arlin's cousin 001|Lysia Arlin's cousin]] ({{DS9|Shadowplay}})
 
*** [[Neelix' cousin 001|Neelix' cousin]] ({{VOY|Mortal Coil}})
 
*** [[Alexander's cousins 001|Alexander Rozhenko's cousins]] ({{TNG|Firstborn}})
 
*** [[Worf's cousins 001|Worf's cousins]] ({{DS9|The Sword of Kahless}})
 
* List of fictitious cousins:
 
** [[Patrick Gibson]] with {{dis|Frank|Fair Haven}} ({{VOY|Spirit Folk}})
 
** [[Gloria]], [[Dixon Hill]]'s cousin from [[Cleveland]] ({{TNG|Clues}})
 
** "[[Selek]]", [[Spock]] posing "an humble cousin [of [[Sarek]]'s] descended of {{dis|T'Pel|wife of Sasak}} and [[Sasak]]." ({{TAS|Yesteryear}})
 
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=== Nieces and nephews ===
 
A '''niece''' was the [[daughter]] of one's [[sibling]], likewise, a '''nephew''' was the [[son]] of one's sibling. ({{VOY|Parturition}}, et al.)
 
 
<div class="appear">
 
* List of nieces and nephews:
 
** [[Alexander Rozhenko]], nephew of [[Kurn]] ({{TNG|Firstborn}})
 
** [[Peter Kirk]], nephew of [[James T. Kirk]] ({{TOS|Operation -- Annihilate!}})
 
** [[David Marcus]], nephew of [[George Samuel Kirk]]
 
** [[Jake Sisko]], nephew of [[Sarah Sisko]]
 
** [[Nog]], nephew of [[Quark]]
 
** [[René Picard]], nephew of [[Jean-Luc Picard]] ({{TNG|Family}}, {{film|7}})
 
** [[Toral, son of Duras]], nephew of [[B'Etor]] and [[Lursa]] ({{TNG|Redemption}})
 
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=== Relatives ===
 
'''Relatives''' were any and/or all of the above examples of family whose relationship was unspecified. ({{TNG|The Bonding}})
 
 
According to [[Phlox]], "''[[Denobulan]]s take great pleasure in [[bequeath]]ing their belongings to far-flung relatives.''" ({{ENT|Zero Hour}})
 
 
While visiting [[1996]] [[Earth]], [[Kathryn Janeway]] claimed "''I don't know what my relatives were doing this far back in [[history]].''" ({{VOY|Future's End}})
 
 
When [[Sergey Rozhenko]] contacted the [[Klingon High Command]] regarding the fostering of [[Worf]], he was told that Worf had no living relatives. ({{TNG|Sins of the Father}})
 
 
While investigating [[Simon Tarses]] as a possible [[Romulan]] [[collaborator]], Worf requested of [[Ensign]] [[Kellogg]] to get him a "''list of all relatives, known associates and especially old school friends.''" ({{TNG|The Drumhead}})
 
 
[[William Riker]], [[cosmetic surgery|surgically altered]] to appear [[Bajoran]], posed as one of [[Ro Laren]]'s relatives during a covert mission against the [[Maquis]] in [[2370]]. ({{TNG|Preemptive Strike}})
 
 
When [[Harry Kim]], who was led to believe he was half-[[Taresian]], arrived at [[Taresia|his believed homeworld]], he inquired as to whether he could find out if he had any relatives there. ({{VOY|Favorite Son}})
 
 
<div class="appear">
 
* List of relatives:
 
** [[Evans' relatives 001|Charlie Evan's relatives]] ({{TOS|Charlie X}})
 
** [[Romulan 24th intercessor 001|Pardek's relatives]] ({{TNG|Unification I}})
 
* List of fictional relatives:
 
** [[Fictional family 002|Tommy Starnes' relatives]] ({{TOS|And the Children Shall Lead}})
 
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== Non-genetic familial connections ==
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=== Non-genetic familial connections ===
 
{{see-list|Clan}}
 
{{see-list|Clan}}
 
{{see-list|Foster parent}}
 
{{see-list|Foster parent}}
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== Appendices ==
 
== Appendices ==
=== Background information ===
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=== Real-life connections ===
==== Real-life connections ====
 
 
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<div class="appear">
 
*The following ''Star Trek'' performers and production staff members share real-life familial connections:
 
*The following ''Star Trek'' performers and production staff members share real-life familial connections:
**[[Gene Roddenberry]] is the father of [[Dawn Roddenberry|Dawn]], [[Darleen Roddenberry|Darleen]], and [[Rod Roddenberry]] and was married to [[Majel Barrett]].
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**[[Gene Roddenberry]] is the father of [[Dawn Roddenberry|Dawn]], [[Darleen Roddenberry|Darleen]], and [[Rod Roddenberry]]; he was married to [[Majel Barrett]].
 
**[[William Shatner]] is the father of [[Leslie Shatner|Leslie]], [[Melanie Shatner|Melanie]], and [[Lisabeth Shatner]]. Lisabeth is married to [[Andy Clement]]. William was at one time married to [[Marcy Lafferty]].
 
**[[William Shatner]] is the father of [[Leslie Shatner|Leslie]], [[Melanie Shatner|Melanie]], and [[Lisabeth Shatner]]. Lisabeth is married to [[Andy Clement]]. William was at one time married to [[Marcy Lafferty]].
 
**[[Leonard Nimoy]] was married to [[Susan Bay]] (who was previously married to [[John Schuck]]), and is the father of [[Adam Nimoy]].
 
**[[Leonard Nimoy]] was married to [[Susan Bay]] (who was previously married to [[John Schuck]]), and is the father of [[Adam Nimoy]].
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**[[Fred Phillips]] is the father of [[Janna Phillips]].
 
**[[Fred Phillips]] is the father of [[Janna Phillips]].
 
**[[Herb Solow]] is married to [[Yvonne Fern Solow]].
 
**[[Herb Solow]] is married to [[Yvonne Fern Solow]].
**[[Herta Ware]] is the mother of [[Ellen Geer]].
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**[[Herta Ware]] is the mother of [[Ellen Geer]] and grandmother of Ellen's daughter, [[Willow Greer]].
 
**[[Pat Westmore]] is the aunt of [[Michael Westmore]] and his brother [[Monty Westmore|Monty]]. Michael is the father of [[Michael Westmore, Jr.]] and [[McKenzie Westmore]], and the brother-in-law of [[June Westmore]].
 
**[[Pat Westmore]] is the aunt of [[Michael Westmore]] and his brother [[Monty Westmore|Monty]]. Michael is the father of [[Michael Westmore, Jr.]] and [[McKenzie Westmore]], and the brother-in-law of [[June Westmore]].
 
**[[Grainger Hines]] was married to [[Michelle Phillips]].
 
**[[Grainger Hines]] was married to [[Michelle Phillips]].
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**[[Allan Graf]] is the father of [[Derek Graf]].
 
**[[Allan Graf]] is the father of [[Derek Graf]].
 
**[[Phil Adams]] is the uncle of [[Cris Borgnine]].
 
**[[Phil Adams]] is the uncle of [[Cris Borgnine]].
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**[[Rick Berman]] is the father of [[Eddie Berman|Eddie]], [[Molly Berman|Molly]], and [[Tom Berman]].
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**[[Justin Lin]] is the father of [[Oqwe Lin]].
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**[[Hiro Koda]] is married to [[Jahnel Curfman]].
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**[[Michael Chabon]] and [[Ayelet Waldman]] are the parents of [[Zeke Chabon]].
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**[[Jason Leland Adams]] and [[Alicia Adams]] are married.
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**[[Robin Morselli]] and [[Mark Reilly]] are married.
 
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=== External links ===
 
=== External links ===
 
* {{Wikipedia}}
 
* {{Wikipedia}}
* {{wikipedia|Ancestor}}
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* {{Wikipedia|Extended family}}
   
 
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Multiple realities
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Clare Raymond family tree, remastered 01

A computer readout of ten generations of progeny from the Raymond family

File:Shannon-janeway-family-snapshot.jpg

The family of Shannon Janeway in 2050

For the TNG episode of the same name, please see "Family".
"You choose your enemies, you choose your friends, but family? That's in the stars."
"So I've heard.
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"There's an old saying. 'Blood is thicker than water. It means that the ties of family run deeper than any other kind of relationship.' We'll often do things for members of our family we'd never dream of doing for anyone else."

A family (also described as a familial connection) was a relationship between people by genetics, marriage, adoption, or an especially strong friendship. Those in a family were typically described as relatives; those that lived prior to an individual were known as ancestors, while those that lived after an individual were known as descendants.

In 2374, Seven of Nine said the need for familial connections was a weakness. (VOY: "Hope and Fear") Later in 2376, Seven of Nine evolved to believe that she and Naomi Wildman said they considered each other family because they were very close friends. (VOY: "Survival Instinct") The study of these family relationships was known as genealogy. (VOY: "11:59")

Crews of some starships considered themselves family. In 2259 of the alternate reality, James T. Kirk expressed his joy that a newly fatherless Carol Marcus would be a part of the USS Enterprise's family as a regular crewmember, not merely a specialist on temporary assignment to the ship; Marcus remarked that it was nice to have a family. (Star Trek Into Darkness)

In 2287, Leonard McCoy wondered aloud why he, James T. Kirk, and Spock spent time together on shore leave, despite serving together on the Enterprise-A, and especially given their mutual antagonism of each other, remarking that other people had families (who they spent time with). Kirk agreed that other people did, but not them. After Kirk later referred to Spock as his brother, whom he lost but had later regained, McCoy noted the inconsistency between that comment and Kirk's earlier one about them not having families. Kirk admitted that he had been wrong about that (i.e. they did have families – each other.) (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)

Cultural views

Familial connections varied by species, culture, gender, sexual identity, and preference.

Denobulans commonly had several spouses, each of which had more spouses, and children by each. (ENT: "A Night in Sickbay") Bolian families may have likewise been polygamous. (DS9: "Field of Fire")

According to Kotan Pa'Dar, "On Cardassia, family is everything. We care for our parents and our children with equal devotion. In some households, four generations eat at the same table. Family is... everything." (DS9: "Cardassians")

The Novans named their ancestors "before-family" and "go-befores". (ENT: "Terra Nova")

Law

Family members of prisoners detained by the Cardassian Union were not allowed to visit them in prison, but they were invited to the trial and execution. According to Odo, it was done so the public could see them cry over their loved ones. (DS9: "Tribunal")

Organization

Direct genetic connections

Indirect genetic and non-genetic connections

Non-genetic familial connections

Appendices

Real-life connections

External links