Pioneer
A pioneer or settler was anyone who was the first to explore or settle in a region. Pioneers were known for their adventurous spirit. () As such, it was the name of several space probes and a baseball team.

James T. Kirk's ancestors were American pioneers during the 19th century. When Spock suggested that the Melkot chose the battle at the OK Corral for the  landing party's punishment based upon Kirk's cultural past, Kirk agreed. ()

Alternately, the team later applied to a scientist who was one of the first in their field of study. Rose Kumagawa, John Kelly, Neil Armstrong, and John Glenn were also considered space exploration pioneers. ()

The colonists on Terra Nova were against a second wave of settlers from Earth, as voiced by opposition  Mark Logan in several hostile transmissions. ()

Sarah April was known for being a pioneer doctor in space. () 

As a child, Kathryn Janeway recalled going on backpacking trips with her family. Her parents believed it would help her and her sister keep a connection to their pioneer roots. ()

See also 
 Backwoodsman
 Frontiersman
 Homesteader

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