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Kes is a character in the American science fiction television series ''Star Trek: Voyager'', played by Jennifer Lien. She was a regular for the first three seasons, leaving the show in the season-four episode "The Gift". She made one guest appearance two seasons later. ==Concept and development== The character was among several which were originally included in the initial list for ''Star Trek: Voyager''. Described as an alien "Mayfly", the character did not have an assigned gender, but was intended to live for only seven years with obvious aging taking place each season. She was intended to act as a scout for ''Voyager'' as it travels through the Delta Quadrant.〔Poe (1998): p. 177〕 In expanding the character, it was later suggested that there would be two "Mayflies"; an older one and a younger one. These two "Mayflies" were later separated into the characters known as Kes and Neelix.〔Poe (1998): p. 187〕 A memo on August 17, 1993 by executive producer Jeri Taylor, suggested a superhuman ability for the Mayfly for the first time.〔Poe (1998): p. 189〕 The appearance of the character in the pilot "Caretaker" was also suggested in the same memo, as someone caught up in the fighting between two factions - a situation in which ''Voyager'' also finds itself.〔Poe (1998): p. 191〕 By September 15, the character was confirmed as female.〔Poe (1998): p. 206〕 Richard Lutz wrote: “The character which best embodies the humane values embedded in ''Star Trek'' mythology is Kes, thanks in large part to Jennifer Lien, whose remarkable performance brought to life a beautiful child-like being (Ocampa) whose short lifespan and humanity remind us that the most important element in a life worth living is a loving connection with our fellow human beings.” 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kes (Star Trek)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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