The Characters
Character Introductions:
Main Characters:
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Ambassador Amanda Samara T'gai S'chn:
Species: Vulcan/Human Hybrid
Age: 25
Born on the U.S.S. Enterprise on May 7th, 2265 to Captain Spock and Captain Uhura, Amanda is 1/4th Vulcan, and 3/4th human. She was raised on New Vulcan by Spock Prime after her parents gave her up to pursue their own careers in Starfleet, and for Amanda's own safety. She graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy on New Vulcan in 2286, majoring in computer technology. She was denied position on the Vulcan Science Council because of her heritage. Amanda killed a Terran colonist who was attempting to rape her in 2290. She was exiled from New Vulcan and sent to join Starfleet. She currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's ambassador from New Vulcan, chief diplomatic officer, and a freelance security officer.
Name Origin:
Amanda (European) meaning "worthy of love".
Samara (Hebrew and Arabic) meaning "guardian or protected by God".
Portrayed By: Tristin Mays
Species: Vulcan/Human Hybrid
Age: 25
Born on the U.S.S. Enterprise on May 7th, 2265 to Captain Spock and Captain Uhura, Amanda is 1/4th Vulcan, and 3/4th human. She was raised on New Vulcan by Spock Prime after her parents gave her up to pursue their own careers in Starfleet, and for Amanda's own safety. She graduated from the Vulcan Science Academy on New Vulcan in 2286, majoring in computer technology. She was denied position on the Vulcan Science Council because of her heritage. Amanda killed a Terran colonist who was attempting to rape her in 2290. She was exiled from New Vulcan and sent to join Starfleet. She currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's ambassador from New Vulcan, chief diplomatic officer, and a freelance security officer.
Name Origin:
Amanda (European) meaning "worthy of love".
Samara (Hebrew and Arabic) meaning "guardian or protected by God".
Portrayed By: Tristin Mays
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Lieutenant Commander Sirah Stanton:
Species: Human
Age: 31
Born in 2259, Lieutenant Commander Sirah Stanton graduated from the top of her class at Starfleet Academy in 2280, majoring in engineering (specializing in nuclear engineering). She served aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise for ten years as the transporter chief. She currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's chief engineer.
Name Origin:
Sirah (Hebrew) alternate spelling of 'Sarah' meaning "lady or princess".
Stanton (English) meaning "settlement".
Portrayed By: Kristen Bell
Species: Human
Age: 31
Born in 2259, Lieutenant Commander Sirah Stanton graduated from the top of her class at Starfleet Academy in 2280, majoring in engineering (specializing in nuclear engineering). She served aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise for ten years as the transporter chief. She currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's chief engineer.
Name Origin:
Sirah (Hebrew) alternate spelling of 'Sarah' meaning "lady or princess".
Stanton (English) meaning "settlement".
Portrayed By: Kristen Bell
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Lieutenant Venix:
Species: Romulan
Age: 27
Born in 2263 on Artaleirh, a planet in the Romulan Star Empire, he is the son of the man who built the machinery that went into Romulan starships. He and his family immigrated to New York City when he was a teenager. Venix graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2285, per Captain Thy'shaw's recommendation. He currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's chief of security.
Portrayed By: Theo James
Species: Romulan
Age: 27
Born in 2263 on Artaleirh, a planet in the Romulan Star Empire, he is the son of the man who built the machinery that went into Romulan starships. He and his family immigrated to New York City when he was a teenager. Venix graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2285, per Captain Thy'shaw's recommendation. He currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's chief of security.
Portrayed By: Theo James
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Lieutenant Dr. Nalow Zanthr:
Species: Betazoid
Age: 28
Born in 2262 on Betazed, Nalow is a biology protegee and has an eidetic memory. He graduated from the University of Betazed in 2280 at the age of 18, majoring in botany and minoring in exobiology. He graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2284, majoring in biogenetics. He earned his general science doctorate in 2290. Nalow currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's chief science officer.
Portrayed By: Matthew Gray Gubler
Species: Betazoid
Age: 28
Born in 2262 on Betazed, Nalow is a biology protegee and has an eidetic memory. He graduated from the University of Betazed in 2280 at the age of 18, majoring in botany and minoring in exobiology. He graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2284, majoring in biogenetics. He earned his general science doctorate in 2290. Nalow currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's chief science officer.
Portrayed By: Matthew Gray Gubler
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Captain Thy'shaw:
Species: Andorian
Age: 47
Thy'shaw was born on the moon Andoria in 2243. He served with the Andorian Imperial Guard as a lieutenant from 2261 to 2270. He then graduated from the Starfleet Academy base on Relva VII in 2274 as a lieutenant commander. Thy'shaw was originally a morale officer. He now currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's commanding officer.
Portrayed By: Doug Jones
Species: Andorian
Age: 47
Thy'shaw was born on the moon Andoria in 2243. He served with the Andorian Imperial Guard as a lieutenant from 2261 to 2270. He then graduated from the Starfleet Academy base on Relva VII in 2274 as a lieutenant commander. Thy'shaw was originally a morale officer. He now currently serves as the U.S.S. Prime's commanding officer.
Portrayed By: Doug Jones
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Commander Jack Benovio:
Species: Human
Age: 53
Born in 2237 in Boston, Benovio started off his Starfleet career on the U.S.S. Defiant as her assistant chief flight control officer for thirty years. He now serves as the U.S.S. Prime's first officer, and the chief flight control officer. He is known for his massive height.
Name Origin:
Jack (English) meaning "man".
Portrayed By: Brad Garrett
Species: Human
Age: 53
Born in 2237 in Boston, Benovio started off his Starfleet career on the U.S.S. Defiant as her assistant chief flight control officer for thirty years. He now serves as the U.S.S. Prime's first officer, and the chief flight control officer. He is known for his massive height.
Name Origin:
Jack (English) meaning "man".
Portrayed By: Brad Garrett
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Lieutenant Commander Leo Gavino:
Species: Human
Age: 40
Gavino was born in 2250 in Boston. He served aboard the U.S.S. Defiant from 2271 to 2276 as a shuttle pilot, and from 2281 to 2286 as a flight control officer. He is now the U.S.S. Prime's assistant chief flight control officer.
Name Origin:
Leo (Latin) meaning "lion".
Portrayed By: Chris Messina
Species: Human
Age: 40
Gavino was born in 2250 in Boston. He served aboard the U.S.S. Defiant from 2271 to 2276 as a shuttle pilot, and from 2281 to 2286 as a flight control officer. He is now the U.S.S. Prime's assistant chief flight control officer.
Name Origin:
Leo (Latin) meaning "lion".
Portrayed By: Chris Messina
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Lieutenant Commander Dr. Jake Lawson:
Species: Human
Age: 45
Known for being a kleptomaniac, Dr. Lawson was born in 2245 and married Lieutenant Lawson in 2271. He currently serves at the U.S.S. Prime's chief medical officer.
Name Origin:
Jake (European, Latin, and Hebrew) variant of 'Jack' meaning "man" or shortening for 'Jacob' meaning "holder of the heel or supplanter".
Portrayed By: Phill Lewis
Species: Human
Age: 45
Known for being a kleptomaniac, Dr. Lawson was born in 2245 and married Lieutenant Lawson in 2271. He currently serves at the U.S.S. Prime's chief medical officer.
Name Origin:
Jake (European, Latin, and Hebrew) variant of 'Jack' meaning "man" or shortening for 'Jacob' meaning "holder of the heel or supplanter".
Portrayed By: Phill Lewis
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Lieutenant Jamila Lawson:
Species: El-Aurian
Age: 50
Born in 2240 on El-Auria, Jamila Lawson is married to Dr. Lawson and serves at the U.S.S. Prime's chief communications officer.
Name Origin:
Jamila (Arabic) meaning "beautiful".
Portrayed By: Peri Gilpin
Species: El-Aurian
Age: 50
Born in 2240 on El-Auria, Jamila Lawson is married to Dr. Lawson and serves at the U.S.S. Prime's chief communications officer.
Name Origin:
Jamila (Arabic) meaning "beautiful".
Portrayed By: Peri Gilpin
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Commander Counselor Bao-Zhi Hu:
Species: Human
Age: 47
Born in 2243 in Hong Kong, he graduated from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou in 2264. He then graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2267, majoring in psychology. He serves as ship counselor aboard the U.S.S. Prime.
Name Origin:
Bao (Chinese) meaning "treasure or praise".
Zhi (Chinese) meaning "wisdom or purpose".
Hu (Chinese) meaning "nobleman".
Portrayed By: BD Wong
Species: Human
Age: 47
Born in 2243 in Hong Kong, he graduated from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou in 2264. He then graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2267, majoring in psychology. He serves as ship counselor aboard the U.S.S. Prime.
Name Origin:
Bao (Chinese) meaning "treasure or praise".
Zhi (Chinese) meaning "wisdom or purpose".
Hu (Chinese) meaning "nobleman".
Portrayed By: BD Wong
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Cadet Yeoman Xeali:
Species: Deltan
Age: 21
Born in 2269 on Delta 4, she is the daughter of Deltan ambassadors. Due to a lack of yeomen in the service, Xeali never graduated from Starfleet Academy. Xeali serves as a yeoman aboard the U.S.S. Prime.
Portrayed By: Arden Cho
Species: Deltan
Age: 21
Born in 2269 on Delta 4, she is the daughter of Deltan ambassadors. Due to a lack of yeomen in the service, Xeali never graduated from Starfleet Academy. Xeali serves as a yeoman aboard the U.S.S. Prime.
Portrayed By: Arden Cho
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Ensign Nurse Vani Sogi:
Species: Trill
Age: 24
Vani was born on Trill in 2266. She graduated from the Trill Science Ministry in 2286, majoring in medical science. She rejected to becoming joined to a symbiont. She graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2290, majoring in nursing, and now serves as head nurse aboard the U.S.S. Prime.
Portrayed By: Jessica de Gouw
Species: Trill
Age: 24
Vani was born on Trill in 2266. She graduated from the Trill Science Ministry in 2286, majoring in medical science. She rejected to becoming joined to a symbiont. She graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2290, majoring in nursing, and now serves as head nurse aboard the U.S.S. Prime.
Portrayed By: Jessica de Gouw