Jonathan Archer is a fictional character from the Star Trek franchise, specifically the television series Star Trek: Enterprise. He serves as the captain of the starship Enterprise NX-01, which is the first human starship capable of faster-than-light travel. Archer is known for his leadership skills and commitment to exploration and diplomacy. The character is portrayed by actor Scott Bakula and is set in the 22nd century, before the events of other Star Trek series. Archer's mission is to explore new worlds and establish relationships with alien species, laying the groundwork for future interstellar cooperation.