If you've read any of my articles about "Star Trek" and/or being a fangirl, you know I love me some Chekov. Whether it's The Original Series or the reboot films, this crazy Russian dude has kind of danced his way into my heart and settled down there. So, do I feel the need to prove that he's the best character in this franchise? Yes, I do. Sit back, relax, and set a course for "awesome," because I am about to tell you a thing.

Disclaimer: I haven't actually made the PowerPoint presentation detailing why Chekov is my favorite character yet. In case you were wondering.

1. First, the man is a genius.

Not that they aren't all geniuses. But have you seen all the roles Chekov has filled over the course of the series? Navigator, science officer, security chief. I could go on, but I won't.

2. He takes being slapped incredibly well.

What a man.

3. Yet he's easily portable.

Don't tell me Kirk could cart Spock around like that. As we see, Chekov is travel sized, for your convenience.

4. He's also remarkably good at dancing.

Maybe it's a Russian thing.

5. Plus, he's stinking adorable.

No matter which form he comes in, don't lie and tell me Chekov is not the cutest dude on the bridge.

6. He knows the proper way to introduce himself.

Seriously, why do we not give our full names more often?

7. He recognizes his mistakes.

And calling someone anything less than their rank is kind of a big one.

8. Have I mentioned he's a genius yet?

Because he is.

9. And he still manages to look good with a slug crawling out of his ear.

I still have serious issues with Khan.

10. He runs, apparently very well.

Seriously, was he even out of breath when he got to the transporter room? I don't think so. Why? Because he can do zat, of course.

11. He holds up under pressure.

Seriously, this man is the Russian master of sass. Or is just very confused. I suppose we'll never know.

12. And not only does he fill many roles aboard the Enterprise...

...but he fills them well.

13. Also, we all know...everything is Russian.

Scotch. Cinderella. The original design for starships. Everything is Russian. Don't even talk to me about the Cheshire cat. He was from Minsk.

14. He looks good in red.

Once again, maybe it's a Russian thing. But, in spite of the terror that strikes my heart when Kirk tells him to put on a red shirt, this guy pulls it off.

15. And he handles said death sentence remarkably well.

Granted, he survives the film, but let's just focus on back when we didn't know that.

(By the way, did I mention that GIFs for "Beyond" are hard to come by? It irritates me.)

And finally...

16. Look at this guy.

17. LOOK at him.

Okay, you may stop looking and go on with your day. Remember: Wikipedia lies. Scotch was inwented by a little old lady in Leningrad.

Also... yes, the number was intentional.