James T. Kirk (alternate reality)/Starfleet career/Commander the USS Enterprise-A

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Having gained a new insight into himself and his motives in the confrontation with Krall, Kirk declined the promotion to vice admiral and decided to remain the commanding officer of the Enterprise. Some time later, while the crew was on shore leave at Yorktown, the crew surprised Kirk with a birthday celebration at which he and his crew looked out onto the construction of the brand new . After its completion, Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise-A resumed their five-year mission. ()
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