Companion

Character Role Analysis

Saavik

Technically speaking, Saavik's a sidekick: there to assist the two heroes, as well as learning and growing from them. We see her as a student hoping to glean Kirk's hard-earned wisdom, but also her eagerness to measure up and take her place alongside the rest of the Enterprise's crew.

Maybe someday, lieutenant. For now, you're mostly a sidekick and boon companion, there to give the heroes a little extra edge in a fight that's clearly going to take everything they have.