Screen Rant

Characters in Aliens provided the basis for Data and Tasha Yar in Star Trek: The Next Generation. 1 / 7

Private Jenette Vasquez inspired a character named Lt. Macha Hernandez. 2 / 7

However, she eventually became Lt. Tasha Yar, who was portrayed by Denise Crosby. 3 / 7

Additionally, Lance Henriksen's Bishop provided the inspiration for Data... 4 / 7

With Brent Spiner assuming the role. 5 / 7

Data and Tasha also developed intimate feelings until Crosby's departure from the show. 6 / 7

Ultimately, Aliens was responsible for the creation of two great Star Trek characters! 7 / 7