Picard captains the Enterprise for a long time. 1 / 7
And only leaves to help the Romulans after their planet is destroyed. 2 / 7
Picard's longevity may have been inspired by Captain Kirk. 3 / 7
In Star Trek Generations, Kirk tells Picard not to leave. 4 / 7
Claiming he can make a difference while captaining the Enterprise. 5 / 7
Picard stayed another 14 years after that, taking the advice to heart. 6 / 7
And even missed active duty when he finally did retired 7 / 7