Africa will always be her homeland but the Enterprise is her home.
Being as beautiful as she is means that she sometimes has a hard time being taken seriously.
Certain members of the Enterprise crew believe Spock ended their relationship, an erroneous assumption she leaves unchallenged.
During a crisis, Spock will still make sure she is safe, right after ensuring the safety of their Captain.
Earrings are not a part of the standard Starfleet uniform but Captain Kirk will defend her right to wear them to any who question her jewelry.
Fortunately for Jim, she finally did forgive him for hitting on her the first time he saw her, because, really, who can blame him?
Grace under pressure is how the Bridge crew always describe her once the latest crisis has been successfully resolved.
Her heart smiles and cries in equal measure when she sees the happiness Jim and Spock share.
I will always love you, she assures Spock on the rare occasions he confesses that he wishes things in both their lives could have turned out differently.
Junior officers often stutter when trying to tell her something, and she will nod and smile encouragingly until they finally finish what they have to say.
Kirk, she warns, if you hurt him I will have you killed.
Long legs are definitely an asset and a distraction but it wasn't her choice that the uniforms be so short.
McCoy becomes one of her closest friends because he knows better than anyone what it feels like to be on the outside looking in.
Nyota means "star" which Spock told her was perfect for someone who shines as brightly as she does.
Orion women like being around her because then they aren't the only one the men shameless hit on.
Pajamas are optional but she usually wears them when she sleeps alone because she knows she'll be the second person the Captain wakes up if there is a crisis.
Queen of All She Surveys is what Chekov and Sulu call her, making her laugh when they bow at her entrance.
Recognizing that Spock was not meant for her was the hardest thing she's ever done, including letting him go.
Sex after Spock is fine but never quite as good.
Tempting as it may be, she will not trade secrets about Spock with the Captain.
Under no circumstances will Spock tell her secrets to the Captain because he knows she will have him killed if he does.
Visitors to the Enterprise want to talk to her more than anyone else, even the Captain, which he has finally learned to accept with grace.
Watching Scotty work is one of her great pleasures because he is so methodical and knowledgeable and he isn't distracted (much) by her presence.
Xenolinguistics was her first and only choice when she entered the Academy and her instructors quickly learned why.
Young girls often write to her asking what it's like to serve on a Starship and she always answers, encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
Zebras could be seen running wild at the edge of the town where she grew up, a fact she shared with Spock but one he keeps safely to himself.