Character

Sergey Rozhenko

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Retired Starfleet non-commissioned officer and adoptive human father of Worf; husband of Helena Rozhenko. Known for his jovial personality, nostalgia for Starfleet service, and enthusiasm for Worf’s achievements.

13 appearances

Retired Starfleet Personnel

Also known as: SERGEY

Sergey Rozhenko's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

13 moments

S4E2 · Family

Worf Rejects Riker’s Offer of Time Off

Not directly observable, but implied to be one of eager anticipation and affection, given his and Helena’s history of supporting Worf despite his Klingon heritage.

Sergey Rozhenko is mentioned but not physically present in this event. His name appears on the visitors’ list, triggering Worf’s immediate discomfort. As Worf’s adoptive father, Sergey represents the human …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf rejects Riker’s offer to see parents

Unseen but inferred to be excited and affectionate, oblivious to the turmoil their visit would cause. Their emotional state is one of hopeful anticipation, contrasting with Worf’s defensive withdrawal.

Sergey Rozhenko is mentioned only in passing as being on the visitors’ list, but his presence looms large in the subtext. His and Helena’s impending arrival disrupts Worf’s carefully constructed …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf’s human family arrives

Joyful and proud, with a touch of nostalgia for his Starfleet days and his role in raising Worf. His enthusiasm masks a subtle undercurrent of concern for Worf’s emotional distance.

Sergey Rozhenko materializes with Helena on the transporter platform, his barrel-chested frame radiating warmth and pride. He greets Worf with casual affection, teasing him about weight gain and holodeck training, …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf’s parents arrive, exposing his identity crisis

Joyful and proud, with a touch of wistfulness for his own Starfleet past; unaware of the emotional toll his enthusiasm takes on Worf.

Sergey materializes with boundless energy, his compact frame radiating enthusiasm as he steps off the transporter platform. He immediately engages O’Brien with the camaraderie of a fellow Starfleet veteran, shaking …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf’s parents arrive, exposing his cultural divide

Joyful and proud, but oblivious to the tension his enthusiasm creates. His love for Worf and Starfleet is genuine, but his inability to read Worf’s cues stems from a lifetime of human norms.

Sergey Rozhenko materializes with boundless enthusiasm, immediately engaging O’Brien in a warm, nostalgic exchange about their shared Starfleet enlisted past. He greets Worf with pride and affection, teasing him about …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf Rejects Human Affection in Ten Forward

Anxious yet resigned (feeling helpless in the face of Worf’s emotional walls but determined to support Helena)

Sergey attempts to bridge the gap between Worf’s Klingon identity and their human love, expressing pride in Worf’s Starfleet career with enthusiasm. However, Worf’s cold dismissal leaves Sergey visibly deflated. …

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S4E2 · Family

Parents confront their fear of Worf’s distance

Anxious love (excited surface, worried core; fear of inadequacy as parents)

Sergey attempts to connect with Worf, expressing excitement about being aboard the Enterprise and pride in his son’s career. His body language—leaning in, smiling, standing to greet Guinan—reveals his eagerness …

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S4E2 · Family

Guinan reassures Worf’s parents of his love

Anxious yet hopeful, torn between pride in Worf and fear of having failed him as a father

Sergey sits with Helena, exchanging a worried glance as Worf exits. He initially suggests leaving their concerns unspoken—‘Maybe we should just leave it alone’—but Helena’s maternal instinct pushes him to …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf’s parents affirm love despite dishonor

Compassionate and determined, driven by a father’s instinct to shield his son from pain, even if he doesn’t fully grasp the source of it.

Sergey enters Worf’s quarters with Helena, immediately disrupting his son’s solitude. His demeanor is warm and paternal, his voice carrying a mix of concern and unwavering pride. He reveals that …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf’s Parents Reaffirm Unconditional Love

Compassionate, determined, and loving; driven by paternal instinct to support Worf despite cultural differences.

Sergey enters Worf’s quarters with Helena, immediately expressing concern for his adopted son. His tone is warm and insistent, using human gestures like 'tucking him in' to convey care. He …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf embraces human parents despite Klingon shame

Protective and proud, with an undercurrent of quiet urgency—he is determined to shield Worf from isolation, even if it means challenging Klingon traditions.

Sergey enters Worf’s quarters with Helena, his demeanor a blend of concern and paternal warmth. He immediately disrupts Worf’s solitude with a casual but pointed question about whether they’re disturbing …

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S4E2 · Family

Worf introduces parents to Picard

Nostalgic and enthusiastic, with a hint of reluctance to leave. His interaction with Picard reveals his deep-seated passion for Starfleet and the Enterprise, even years after his retirement.

Sergey walks with Worf and Helena, his demeanor enthusiastic and nostalgic. He engages Picard in a brief but eager conversation about the Enterprise, revealing his unresolved fascination with the ship. …

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S4E2 · Family

Sergey’s stolen schematics reveal

Casually defiant—Sergey is in his element, basking in the glow of Starfleet’s world, his pride in Worf’s career mingling with his own unresolved attachment to the fleet.

Sergey strides beside Helena with the easy confidence of a man who has spent a lifetime among Starfleet’s inner workings. His casual compliment to Picard about the Enterprise belies his …

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