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A&A officer.: Archaeology and anthropology specialist, staff officer on Federation starships. Lt. Palamas was A&A officer on the Enterprise when it visited Pollux IV in 2267 and Talin IV in 2269. Dr. Ramsey occupied this position on the Yamato-E until it's 2365 destruction. Lt. Marla Aster was A&A officer on the Enterprise-D until her death in 2366. ("Who Mourns for Adonais" [TOS #33]; "Prime Directive" [Pocket TOS HC #4]; "Contagion" [TNG #37]; "The Bonding" [TNG #53]). Assuming this position continued into the 24th century, it would fit the job description of Marla Aster. Dr. Ramsey was mentioned as being in charge of archaeology by Captain Varley in his log entry.
A.F.: Starfleet Academy acquaintance of Jean-Luc Picard. Picard failed organic chemistry because of A.F. and carved A.F.'s initials into Boothby's prized elm tree on the parade grounds. ("The Game" [TNG #106]).
A-koo-chee-moya.: Native American term used in the vision quest prayer of Chakotay. ("The Cloud" [VGR #6]; "Initiations" [VGR #21]).
Aaamazzara.: Homeworld of the Aaamazzarites. Thanks to the building weaving skills of the Aaamazzarite Therbians, the planet is very much a natural haven with little damage to the ecology from mining or waste materials. ("The Motion Picture" [Movie #1]). The appearance of this race was either deleted or not prominent in the final cut of the movie, but is depicted in literature describing the production of that film, most notably a recent article in Star Trek: The Magazine.
Aaamazzarites.: Federated humanoid species from Aaamazzara distinguished by large bald, bulbous, ridged heads. They are also sometimes referred to as Therbians. Aaamazzarite Therbians are somewhat insectoid, and weave a silk like material from their bodies that can be made into clothing or, correctly hardened, used as a material for the building of structures. In 2272, a party of Aaamazzarite Therbians were present on the planet Earth representing their home planet at Starfleet Headquarters. ("The Motion Picture" [Movie #1]). The appearance of this race was either deleted or not prominent in the final cut of the movie, but is depicted in literature describing the production of that film, most notably a recent article in Star Trek: The Magazine.

Aakenn-class: Type of freighter used by the Federation during the Four Years War. These vessels were used to ferry equipment and supplies to the Klingon incursion zones during that conflict. The single-nacelled ship normally crewed 54 officers and men, and posessed a large forward facing shuttlebay connected to its inner cargo hull for the purpose of offloading supply pallets. (Federation Starship Recognition Manual [FASA RPG]). The Aakenn-class schematic shown I created for http://captainmike.org. Please reuse only with a link back to my site.; ships of this class/type include:
Aakenn, U.S.S.: Federation starship, an Aakenn-class freighter. Built in the mid 23rd century, this was the first vessel of its type. (Conjecture).
Aamot, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Oberth-class. The Aamot was involved in an altercation with Klingon forces in the Petras system in the early 2290s. ("Klingon Academy" [Interplay]).
Aaraka, Stoy.: Andorian scientist. Aaraka was once suspected of committing a murder while aboard the starship Enterprise. ("The Sweet Smell of Evil" [Gold Key TOS #48]).
Aaron.: Starfleet admiral who, in 2364, was taken over by alien parasites that infiltrated Starfleet Command. ("Conspiracy" [TNG #25]). Played by Ray Reinhardt, who later portrayed Tolen Ren in "Ex Post Facto" [VGR #8].
Aaronson.: Instructor at Starfleet Academy teaching third-year subspace mechanics in the early 2250s. ("Republic" [Pocket TOS #85]).
Abaco.: Abaco is an island archipelago in the northeastern Bahamas located 180 miles east of the Floridian peninsula of Terra's North American continent. It is the location of Man-O-War Cay, where there is an ancient sailing ship marina and a substantially newer starcraft port, where the S.S. Banana Republic was landed in the 2260s. ("Battlestations!" [Pocket TOS #31]).
Abad'da II.: Planet, home to the Abad'dich people. Abad'da II is close to the Altair system. ("The Last Verse" [DC TNG vol.2 #70]).
Abad'dich.: Inhabitants of Abad'da II. The Abad'dich are also known as the Weapons Makers, because of their skill at building arms of any kind. They are frequently contracted by other worlds to furnish weapons. It was believed by Riker that these people furnished large automated engines of destruction to the people of Altair III. ("The Last Verse" [DC TNG vol.2 #70]).
Abaddon.: Delta Quadrant junkyard operator. ("Alice" [VGR]).
Abarca.: Qomarian. ("Virtuoso" [VGR]).
Abbakh.: Klingon warrior, brother of Kedjesa. A former hunting companion of General Martok. ("New Worlds, New Civilizations" [Pocket]).

Abbé-class.: Type of Federation starship, classified as a torpedo destroyer. (Jackill's Blueprints). The Abbé-class schematic shown I created for http://captainmike.org. Please reuse only with a link back to my site.
Abbé, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Abbé-class torpedo destroyer, Starfleet registry NCC-5300. (Jackill's Blueprints).
Abbis, Mendan.: Thallonian, the bastard son of Gerrid Thul. Abbis was involved in Thul's treasonous plot to create a Melacronai-Cordracite war in 2251. Mendan was then killed when he attempted to engage the starship Stargazer in battle. Thul blamed Jean-Luc Picard and the Federation for the boy's death. ("The First Virtue" [Pocket TNG #56]).
Abdon.: Engineering officer assigned to starbase Deep Space Nine. ("The Assignment" [DS9]).
Abdoria, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Abbé-class torpedo destroyer, Starfleet registry NCC-5318. (Jackill's Blueprints).
Aberdeen Solution.: Engineering experiment in which teenage student Montgomery Scott disproved the Perera Field Theory by constructing seven interlinked shield generators to imitate a Klingon squadron's deflectors. ("The Kobayashi Maru" [Pocket TOS #47]).
Abila, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Akyazi-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1044. The Abila's keel was laid down on 5 April 2286 by Arbing & Lidde Starship Construction in Boston on Terra. Launched on 17 June 2287 and commissioned on 3 December 2287. The Abila was part of Perimeter Action Group 45, a patrol and reconaissance force, and was based at Star Station Eureka in the 2290s. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
Ability, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Knox-class frigate, Starfleet registry NCC-1953. The Ability's keel was laid down on 12 January 2277 by Newport News Shipbuilding in Louisiana on Terra. Launched on 22 January 2278 and commissioned on 9 July 2278. The Ability, along with the starships Thach and Avenger, was involved in the defeat of Klingon forces at Pelarsk in the early 2280s. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Abinarri.: Alien species found on the other side of Hel's Gate. The ancient Abinarri were savages, who would kill over the slightest of grievances. Cannibalism ran rampant and was preferred in some areas. A caste known as lawmakers emerged and, desperate to control their people, created one of the most complex and restrictive judiciary orders ever codified. After their planet achieved peace, the lawmakers moved out into space and began to impose their laws onto over thirty other races. An Abinarri fleet headed off Red Abby's captured warbird when she passed through Hel's Gate with Picard and Worf searching for her brother, Richard, who had allegedly found the hoard of Dujonian. Red Abby and her surviving crew decided to stay and join in rebellion against the Abinarri. ("Dujonian's Hoard" [Pocket Captain's Table #2]).
abin'do.: Name of a Klingon musical instrument resembling a Terran clarinet. ("New Worlds, New Civilizations" [Pocket]).
Abitibi, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Arbiter-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1068. The Abitibi's keel was laid down on 1 May 2286 at Starfleet's Puget Sound yards Terra. Launched on 17 July 2287, the Abitibi was scheduled to join Perimeter Action Group 14, a patrol and reconnaissance force based at Starbase 26 in the 2290s. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
ablative armor.: Outer layer of a starship's hull designed to dissipate energy in order protect the ship from weapons fire. One of the first ships to be outfitted with an armor matrix was the prototype Defiant. In 2371 chroniton particles emitted by a cloaking device became lodged in its armor causing a temporal anomaly. Starfleet Operations was not aware that the Defiant was outfitted with this improvement until 2372. The prototype Prometheus was also equipped with this improvement. ("Past Tense" [DS9 #57&58]; "The Way of the Warrior" [DS9 #73&74]; "Paradise Lost" [DS9 #84]; "Message in a Bottle" [VGR #81]).
Abramowitz, Carol.: Enlisted Starfleet crewperson. Abramowitz serves as cultural specialist for the S.C.E. team aboard the starship da Vinci. ("The Belly of the Beast" [Pocket SCE]; "Fatal Error" [Pocket SCE]; "Interphase" [Pocket SCE]; "Cold Fusion" [Pocket SCE]).
Abrams.: Security officer on the Enterprise who participated in an away mission to the planet Deneva in 2267. ("Operation: Annihilate" [TOS #29]).
Abrams, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Hardin-class heavy cruiser, Starfleet registry NCC-8001. Built on Argelius II in 2330. (FASA Officer's Manual [TNG]).
Abramson junction.: Circuit element in a universal translator. ("The Final Reflection" [Pocket TOS #16]).
Abranand.: Starfleet lieutenant under the command of Commodore Wolfe. ("Memory Prime" [Pocket TOS #42]).
Abreus, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Akyazi-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1169. Built in Louisiana on Terra by Newport News Shipbuilding. Commissioned on 16 September 2284. The Abreus was destroyed when, responding to a supposed distress signal from a TacFleet vessel, it was ambushed by no less than seven Klingon allied vessels. (Ships of the Star Fleet, vol. 2).
Abrom.: Zeon, member of the underground on planet Ekos fighting against fascist oppression in 2268. Abrom and his brother Isak aided Kirk and Spock in finding Federation observer John Gill. ("Patterns of Force" [TOS #52]). Played by William Wintersole.
absorbed.: Term used to describe members of the society on planet Beta III who were controlled by the computer known as Landru. When a person was absorbed, their individual will was stripped and they were forced to behave in a manner that the computer judged as being beneficial to society. ("Return of the Archons" [TOS #22]).
Abu Bekr, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Cochise-class destroyer, Starfleet registry NCC-549. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]).
Academy.: Planet in Federation space. So named because this world has a settlement almost entirely devoted to learning institutions, including a annex of Starfleet Academy. In 2269 the starship Enterprise transported Commodore James Atheling to become the dean of Academy's Starfleet College of Science. The dean of Starship Flight Training on that planet was Commodore Martin Lawrence. ("Planet of Judgement" [Bantam TOS]).
Academy.: SEE: Starfleet Academy.
Academy commandant.: Starfleet officer in command of Starfleet Academy, usually the rank of admiral. In 2372 the Academy commandant was a Bolian admiral who was part of Admiral Leyton's conspiracy to take over Earth. Other Academy commandants have included Admiral Brand and Admiral Pradesh. Captain Picard turned down this position in 2364 when offered it by Admiral Quinn. ("The First Duty" [TNG]; "Paradise Lost" [DS9 #84]). The Bolian admiral in "Paradise Lost," whose name wasn't alluded to in the episode, was played by Rudolph Willrich.
Academy Flight Range.: Located near Saturn in the Sol system, an area reserved for flight exercises by cadets from Starfleet Academy. An accident at the Academy Flight Range in 2368 took the life of cadet Joshua Albert. ("The First Duty" [TNG #119]).
Academy Grounds.: Expanse of land in San Francisco where the campuses and dormitories of Starfleet Academy is located. The landscaping was supervised by Boothby, who performed this role for over 90 years. ("The First Duty" [TNG #119]).
Academy Institute.: Educational institution on Terra. As the name may suggest, Academy Institute is intended as a preparatory school for students in high school grades wishing to move on to Starfleet Academy. Kathryn Janeway desired attending this school, but her father desired she get a more well-rounded instruction at the Meadows school. ("Mosaic" [Pocket VGR HC #1]).
Academy range officer.: Starfleet officer in charge of the Academy Flight Range. ("The First Duty" [TNG #119]).
Academy of Sciences.: Educational institution on Deneb V. ("The Pirates of Orion" [Log #5 #2]).
Acamar.: Star also known as Theta Eridani, around which Acamar III orbits. In 2268, preparing to test Inversion Drive, the Enterprise set a course towards Acamar, away from Hamal. ("The Vengeance Factor" [TNG #57]; "The Wounded Sky" [Pocket TOS #13]).
Acamar III.: Home planet of the Acamarian race. The Enterprise-D met Sovereign Marouk and her attendants there in 2366. ("The Vengeance Factor" [TNG #57]).
Acamarian brandy.: Alcoholic beverage served on Acamar III. ("The Vengeance Factor" [TNG #57]).
Acamarians.: Humanoid race native to Acamar III. The Acamarians had enjoyed peace for the past century, with the exception of Acamar's nomadic Gatherers, who left their homeworld to become interstellar marauders. These races appeared largely human with the exception of a facial cleft in their foreheads and the use of individual decorative facial tattooing. Acamarian blood is made up of an unusual iron-copper composite, making it readily identifiable. In Acamarian culture, membership in a clan is considered of great social and political importance, and conflicts between various clans often became violent. One such feud, between the Lornacks and the Tralestas, lasted some three centuries, and ended only after the last Tralesta was dead. The Acamarian government, headed by Sovereign Marouk, extended an offer of reconciliation to the renegade Gatherers in 2366. The negotiations, mediated by Jean-Luc Picard, were eventually successful. ("The Vengeance Factor" [TNG #57]).
Acavus, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Akyazi-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1025. Built at the Baltic Yards in Leningrad on Terra. Commissioned on August 27, 2284. The Acavus was part of Perimeter Action Group 52, and was based at Starbase 7 in the 2290s. Along with the starship Eleusis, the Acavus became the first ship of its class to engage in actual combat, neutralizing 4 Orion vessels near the Klingon border. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
ACB.: SEE: annular confinement beam.
accelerated critical neural pathway formation.: Medical procedure that uses genetic re-coding to alter the brain of humanoid patients. Although it was banned in the Federation, physicians on the planet Adigeon Prime used the procedure to enhance the brain of Julian Bashir when he was almost seven years old. The procedure is illegal in laws that date back to Terra's Eugenics Wars. Not only did genetically enhanced individuals tend to become overambitious and break societal rules, but if they were allowed to compete freely, then parents would feel pressured to have their children enhanced to keep up. This procedure was first practiced on Earth by Dr. Sarina Kaur, on children at the Chrysalis project in the early 1970s, including her own genetically engineered son, Khan Noonien Singh. ("Doctor Bashir, I Presume" [DS9 #114]; "Statistical Probabilities" [DS9 #133]; "The Rise and Fall of Khan Noonien Singh" [Pocket Eugenics Wars]).
accelerometer.: Instrument used to measure the direction and amount of velocity change. ("Twisted" [VGR #19]).
Accent, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Advance-class through-deck cruiser, Starfleet registry NCC-1984. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
access terminal.: Connector used on Borg ships to allow individuals to link to the collective. ("I, Borg" [TNG #123]).
access tunnel.: Series of passageways traversing Cardassian space stations such as DS9, similar to Starfleet Jefferies Tubes, filled with circuitry and other utilities that may be accessed for repairs. The device responsible for the aphasia virus was located in one of the access tunnels containing the food replicator circuitry. O'Brien and Tosk used an access tunnel to escape hunters from the Gamma Quadrant. ("Babel" [DS9 #5]).
Accipiter, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Akyazi-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1035. Built by Rapier Dynamics Group in Melbourne on Terra. Commissioned on November 29, 2284. The Accipiter was part of Perimeter Action Group 27, and was based at Starbase 16 in the 2290s. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
Accolan.: Citizen and artist on the planet Aldea who would have helped raise Harry Bernard, Jr., child of an Enterprise-D crewmember, had Harry and other children remained on Aldea in 2364. ("When the Bough Breaks" [TNG #18]). Played by Dan Mason.
Accra, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Akyazi-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1047. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding in Louisiana on Terra. The Accra was part of Perimeter Action Group 38, and was based at Outpost Principale in the 2290s. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
Acerra, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Arbiter-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1049. Built by Rodriquez Ingeniera in Lima on Terra. Commissioned on 10 May 2285. The Acerrawas part of Perimeter Action Group 18, and was based at Starbase 10 in the 2290s. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
aceton assimilators.: Weapon used by the Menthars in their war with the Promellians a thousand years ago. Aceton assimilators could drain power from distant sources (such as an enemy ship), then use that power to irradiate the ship's crew. The Menthars placed thousands of these devices in the asteroid field created by the destruction of Orelious IX, trapping the Promellian cruiser Cleponji a millennium ago. The devices, remaining active, trapped the Enterprise-D there in 2366. ("Booby Trap" [TNG #54]).
acetylcholine.: Biochemical substance, a neurotransmitter that promotes the propagation of electrical impulses from one nerve cell to another in carbon-based life. Spock performed an acetylcholine test on a huge spaceborne amoeba creature that destroyed the Gamma 7A system in 2267, improperly according to Dr. McCoy. Levels of acetylcholine in the hippocampus can quantify the amount of memory an individual has accumulated. Akritiri prison inmates are fitted with neural clamps that stimulate acetylcholine production in the hypothalamus to stimulate aggressive tendencies to keep them at each other's throats. ("The Immunity Syndrome" [TOS #48]; "All Good Things..." [TNG #177&178]; "The Chute" [VGR #47]).
Achaea, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Grin'ki-class tender, Starfleet registry NCC-4867. Assigned to Starbase 10. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Achen.: Starfleet lieutenant, an engineering officer onboard the USS Enterprise-E. ("Avatar" [Pocket DS9 vol.2 #1]).
Achernar.: Code-name of a Romulan trader captured by the starship Enterprise in 2282. Achernar had been contracted by Praetor Tahn to recover his treasures, which he believed had been stolen because of his involvement with the Ten, a secret Romulan organization. ("The Pandora Principle" [Pocket TOS #49]).
Achernar.: Star in Federation space, also known as Alpha Eridani. The starship Enterprise set a course to the third planet in this system to surreptitiously evade the Klingon cruiser Rapache in 2267. Achernar collapsed into a black hole when the Guardian of Forever malfunctioned and accelerated time in 2284. The starship Constellation-A was dragged into the singularity and destroyed. The starships Sovereign, Haruna, Soryu and Hashishiyun engaged in operations near here in May 2288. ("Time for Yesterday" [Pocket TOS #39]; Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]). It is unclear if Achernar remained collapsed after the Guardian of Forever was repaired, or whether it is a black hole to this day.
Achernar, U.S.S.: Federation starship. Named for the star Achernar. Built at Starfleet's San Francisco Fleet Yards on Terra. Commissioned on March 12, 2260. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]; Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Achilles.: Popular gladiator on the planet 892 IV, who fought McCoy and Spock in a televised arena in 2267. ("Bread and Circuses" [TOS #43]). Played by Max Kelvin.
Achilles.: Terran starship. In 2150 the Achilles suffered an equipment failure that necessitated their return to their last port of call, Dinai station. Upon arriving, a coded distress call was received from the station, which had been taken captive by pirates. Several Achilles crewpeople, including Captain Lyman, were killed in a liberation attempt and subsequent attack on the Achilles. ("What Price Honor?" [Pocket ENT #2]).
Achilles, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Saladin-class destroyer, Starfleet registry NCC-551. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]).
Achilles, U.S.S.: Federation starship, commanded by Adam Crowe. Second starship to bear the name. The Achilles was destroyed in 2254 at the battle of Theta Kalyb, but 53 survivors were beamed aboard the starship Enterprise. ("The Fallen" [Marvel EV #10&11]; "Futures" [Marvel EV #12-14]).
Achilles, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Excelsior-class explorer, third starship to bear the name. (FASA Officer's Manual [TNG]).
Achilles, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Oberth-class scout, fourth starship to bear the name. The Achilles met with the Enterprise-D in 2371 to drop off tactical advisor Kyle Riker. ("War & Madness, Part I: The First Casualty" [DC TNG vol.2 #71]).
Achrady VII.: Planet visited by Lwaxana Troi for a diplomatic conference in 2366, located a short distance from Starbase 12. ("Captain's Holiday" [TNG #67]).
acidichloride.: Gaseous toxic chemical, corrosive to organic matter. In 2372 when Tom Paris was undergoing a mutation, the Doctor surrounded his patient with a force field containing an acidichloride-nitrogen mixture. ("Threshold" [VGR #32]).
Acorn.: Starfleet fightercraft based on Starbase 10, part of Oak Squadron. In a 2250s mission to Pojjan, this vessel was piloted by Jason Bolt. ("Red Sector" [Pocket TNG #53]). I have supplied a graphic of a Peregrine-class vessel, but the ships class was not revealed in the novel.
acoustic inverter: Component of a sonic shower unit. ("Day of Honor" [VGR #72]).
Acre, U.S.S.: Federation starship, a destroyer-type vessel. Built in the 23rd century. (Federation Starship Recognition Manual [FASA RPG]). The manual listed this as a Larson-class destroyer with a registry of NCC-4372. I haven't listed it in the main body of the entry, because it seems unlikely Starfleet would have so many hundreds of the same type of ship.
Acri, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Akyazi-class perimeter action ship, Starfleet registry NCC-1039. Newport News Shipbuilding in Louisiana on Terra. Commissioned on July 7, 2286. The Acri was part of Perimeter Action Group 12, and was based at Star Station Brasilia in the 2290s. (Ships of the Star Fleet Volume 2 [Mastercom]).
Acrux.: Captain of a Talaxian ship trapped in a 2372 ion storm. ("The Storm" [Marvel VGR #1]).
Acrux.: Brightest star in the constellation Crux, the cross. Also known as Alpha Crucis. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]).
Acrux, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Starfleet registry NCC-1818. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding at East Bank facility on Deneb V. Commissioned on stardate 8001.5. Named for the star Acrux. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]; Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Acta Mega-Astrophysicalis.: Scientific journal that published an article by Spock about the kinematics of nuclear regions in barred spiral galaxies. One; wonders where he got his figure for radial motion, which would seem to be precluded by the Tully-T'Laea relation. ("The Wounded Sky" [Pocket TOS #13]).
actinides.: Radioactive compounds often found in uranium ore. Actinides in the Ikalian asteroid belt made it difficult for sensors to determine the location of Kriosian rebels in the area in 2367. ("The Mind's Eye" [TNG #98]).
active tachyon beam.: SEE: tachyon detection grid.
active scan navigation.: Navigation techniques used when standard passive sensors are ineffective. Active scan involves beam echolocation, such as with a modulated tetryon pulse, reflected off of objects to determine their location. ("Starship Down" [DS9 #79]).
Actos IV.: Planet with an oligarchy for a government. ("Manhunt" [TNG #45]).
Acts of Cumberland.: Legal precedent that gave Starfleet the right to claim Data as property until he was ruled a sentient being in 2365. ("The Measure of a Man" [TNG #35]).
Adad, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Saladin-class destroyer, Starfleet registry NCC-515. The Adad was Ensign Uhura's first assignment in 2261 after she graduated Starfleet Academy. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]).
Adajia.: Orion woman. ("Crossroad" [Pocket TOS #71]).
adak.: Rank in the Tisatti trading fleet, conferred upon the captain of a vessel. ("Friends and Other Strangers" [DC TNG vol.2 #67]).
Adam.: Follower of Dr. Sevrin who sought the mythical planet Eden in 2268. He died when he ate an acid-saturated fruit on a world he thought was Eden. ("The Way to Eden" [TOS #75]). Played by Charles Napier, who later appeared as General Denning in "Little Green Men" [DS9 #80]. He also played Cmdr. Gilmour in the films Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Austin Powers: The Spy who Shagged Me, and Tucker McElroy in The Blues Brothers.
Adamant, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Advance-class through-deck cruiser, Starfleet registry NCC-1986. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Adams.: Officer aboard the combat support tender Saskatoon. ("Red Sector" [Pocket TNG #53]).
Adams, Tristan.: Assistant director of the Tantalus V penal colony in 2265. He took control of the colony using a neural paralyzer device to control the staff and inmates. He later died from exposure to the unit. ("Dagger of the Mind" [TOS #10]). Played by James Gregory.
Adams, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Dollond-class transport/tug, Starfleet registry NCC-3925. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]).
Adams, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Abbé-class torpedo destroyer, Starfleet registry NCC-5321. Second starship to bear the name. (Jackill's Blueprints).
adanji.: Klingon incense used in the Mauk-to'Vor ritual. ("Sons of Mogh" [DS9 #87]).
adaptive heuristic matrix.: Extremely sophisticated computer memory architecture incorporated into the Emergency Medical Hologram and other advanced AI constructs such as Vic Fontaine. ("The Swarm" [VGR #49]).
adaptive interface link.: Computer connection used to exchange data between computer systems of alien origin. An adaptive interface link was used to download from an alien space probe of unknown origin to station DS9's computers in 2369. ("The Forsaken" [DS9 #17]).
adaptive syntax.: Linguistic form. Klingon dialects are constructed on an adaptive syntax. ("Broken Bow" [ENT #1&2]).
ada'ven.: Klingon word, a name given to a Klingon who has been banished from the Empire for political reasons. ("Armageddon Sky [Pocket Day of Honor #2]).
Addison.: Security officer on the starship Enterprise-D. Addison was called by T'Mor when weapons were found in the crowd at the Damiano inauguration in 2371. Addison's team was later assigned to guard the kitchen during the inaugural dinner. ("To Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles" [Wildstorm TNG Perchance to Dream #1], "By a Sleep to Say We End" [Wildstorm TNG Perchance to Dream #2]).
Adele, Aunt.: Jean-Luc Picard's relative, who taught him a number of home remedies for common ailments. These included ginger tea for the common cold and steamed milk with nutmeg for sleeplessness. ("Ensign Ro" [TNG #103]; "Cause and Effect" [TNG #118]; "Schisms" [TNG #131]). Named for Star Trek assistant director Adele Simmons.
Adelman Neurological Institute.: Biomedical research facility where Dr. Toby Russell served on staff in 2368. ("Ethics" [TNG #116]).
Adelphi, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Ambassador-class, Starfleet registry NCC-26849. Conducted disastrous first contact with the planet Ghorusda. Forty-seven people, including the Adelphi's Captain Darson, were killed in the incident, which became known as the Ghorusda disaster. ("Tin Man" [TNG #68]).
Adelphous IV.: Destination of the Enterprise-D following it's encounter with the Romulan warbird Devoras in 2367. ("Data's Day" [TNG #85]).
Adhara.: Star that was the site where Captain Sejanus of the Centurion defeated a Romulan war fleet in early 2365. ("The Captain's Honor" [Pocket TNG #8]).
Adhara, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Starfleet registry NCC-1827. Built by the Avondale Group at New Dallas shipyards on Rigel IV on stardate 6395.8. (Technical Manual [Franz Joseph TOS]; Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Adigeon Prime.: Planet outside the Federation where genetic enhancement surgery is performed without legal restriction. ("Doctor Bashir, I Presume" [DS9 #114]). Entry incomplete
Adin.: Personal physician to Tieran who was rescued by Voyager. Adin was killed by Tieran when he suggested the latter transfer his consciousness out of Kes' body. ("Warlord" [VGR #52]). Played by Anthony Crivello.
Adin, Darryl.: Born in 2321, the chief of security on the starship Cochrane when it rescued Tasha Yar from a rape gang on her homeworld of Turkana IV in 2353. Adin served on the Cochrane until 2355, and was then assigned as assistant security chief on the Copeland, and then the Seeker. He was decorated when on the planet Twenginian he routed a nest of Orion slavers and received a broken back, and then, on Conquiidor he freed two hundred Federation civilians from Orion slavery. He was assigned to the Starbound as chief of security after that. The Starbound was attacked, and most of it's crew slaughtered by Orions in 2360, and Adin was court-martialed for suspected sabotage. He was drummed out of Starfleet, becoming, under the alias Adrian Dareau, the mercenary Silver Paladin. In 2364, it was proven that Chief Engineer Nichols had been the true saboteur on the Starbound. Adin declined to reenter Starfleet. ("Survivors" [Pocket TNG #4]; "Metamorphosis" [Pocket TNG Giant #1]).
Adis.: Prominent Romulan nobleman, with ties to that planet's organized crime community. ("Excalibur: Requiem" [Pocket NF #9]).
Adislo, Hars.: Bolian lieutenant on the starship Enterprise-E who presented a paper on thermionic transconductance at the Nel Bato conference in 2374. ("Insurrection" [Movie #9]). Played by Jon Hostetter.
Adjuvant, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Ariel-class shuttlecarrier, Starfleet registry NCC-2202. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Admiral's Banquet.: Annual Starfleet social function. Picard had avoided going to these tedious affairs six years in a row, but was almost forced to attend in 2370 when it was held at Starbase 219. ("Phantasms" [TNG #158]).
Adolphus, U.S.S.: Federation starship, a destroyer-type vessel. Built in the 23rd century. (Federation Starship Recognition Manual [FASA RPG]). The manual listed this as a Larson-class destroyer with a registry of NCC-4385. I haven't listed it in the main body of the entry, because it seems unlikely Starfleet would have so many hundreds of the same type of ship.
Adolphus, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Victorious-class light cruiser, Starfleet registry NCC-50010. Built at the Troyius naval yards. Second starship to bear the name. (FASA Officer's Manual [TNG]).
Adred.: Ferengi entrepreneur. Father of Ishka, Quark's mother. ("Family Business" [DS9 #69]).
adrenaline.: Pharmaceutical based on the humanoid hormone epinephrine. Adrenaline was the accepted treatment for radiation illness right after the atomic age, but was replaced as the preferred treatment after hyronalyn was developed. In 2266, Dr. McCoy found adrenaline to be the only cure for a radiation induced hyperaccelerated aging disease that affected Enterprise crew members. SEE: polyadrenaline. ("The Deadly Years" [TOS #40]).
adrenal gland.: Endocrine organ that produces a variety of biochemical substances in humans, including steroids. Nausicaan adrenal glands produce a unique odor. ("Fight or Flight" [ENT #3]).
Adroit, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Advance-class through-deck cruiser, Starfleet registry NCC-1983. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Adulux.: Liten native, the husband of Zanka. ("Excalibur: Requiem" [Pocket NF #9]).

Advance-class.: Type of Federation starship, classified as a through-deck cruiser. Similar to an Constitution-class Enterpriserefit starship in design, the Advance's secondary hull was almost completely devoted to shuttlecraft operations, allowing it to deploy large numbers of workbees, fighters or scouts, as the situation might call for from it's two shuttlebays. The Advance, Adroit, Accent, and Adamant are Advance-class starships. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Advance, U.S.S.: Federation starship, prototype for the Advance-class through-deck cruiser, Starfleet registry NCC-1981. (Ships of the Star Fleet [Mastercom]).
Advanced Tactical Training.: Starfleet training course designed for personnel pursuing careers in security or intelligence. Ro Laren completed this regimen in late 2370. ("Preemptive Strike" [TNG #176]).

Aegian-class.: Type of Federation frigate built during the mid to late 24th century. ("Armada II" [Activision]). The Aegian-class schematic was drawn by Alexander Hartmann, please provide credit if you reuse it. Many question why this ship's class name isn't the more accepted spelling, 'Aegean,' but perhaps it is an oddity of future language.
Aegian, U.S.S.: Federation starship, prototype for the Aegian-class frigate. The Aegian was constructed sometime in the mid to late 24th century. (Conjecture).
Aegis.: Powerful aliens who took samples from many emerging species and trained them as agents to be employed in helping the Aegis to safeguard their societies from destroying themselves. The Aegis had the capability of matter transportation over great distances. Gary Seven was an Aegis agent, known as Supervisor 194. ("Assignment: Earth" [TOS #55]; "The Peacekeeper" [DC TOS vol.2 #49&50]; "Convergence, Part I" [DC TOS vol.2 Annual #6]; "Convergence, Part II" [DC TNG vol.2 Annual #6]).
Ael.: SEE: t'Rllaillieu, Ael.
Aela.: Maquis member who became part of a violent splinter organization that attempted to assassinate Gul Engor on Deep Space Nine in 2371. Aela, a human woman, was thwarted by Ro Laren, another Maquis who came to stop Aela from instigating a full scale war. ("Friend and Foe Alike" [Malibu DS9 #28]).
Aeolus, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Hermes-class scout, Starfleet registry NCC-588. Lieutenant Commander James T. Kirk once served a tour as the Aeolus's second officer. ("Enemy Unseen" [Pocket TOS #51]).
Aeon.: Federation timeship from the 29th century, commanded by Captain Braxton. The Aeon was sent back in time to 2373 to destroy the starship Voyager after that vessel was implicated in the 29th century destruction of the Sol system. The Aeon was trapped in the 20th century subsequent to that failed attempt, and crashed on Earth. It was found by Henry Starling in 1967 and he used it's technology to create a financial empire by creating the first computer age. Aeon was destroyed by Voyager when Starling attempted to use it to travel to the 29th century, an action that would destroy Earth. Since that timeline was avoided, an alternate Aeon still existed and escorted Voyager back to 2373. ("Future's End" [VGR #50&51]).
Aeloran.: Captain of the Orion vessel Stellar Storm. Aeloran and his crew were assimilated by Ravens in 2268 and his ship destroyed by a Starfleet crew in command of the I.K.S. Falchion. ("Dreams of the Raven" [Pocket TOS #34]).
Aerfen, U.S.S.: Federation starship, a patrol fighter commanded by Captain Hunter. Aerfen was a fighter on the Klingon border, lead ship of Hunter's squadron. It was involved in the liberation of Ganjitsu, a human settlement where Hikaru Sulu lived. At a stopover at Ganjitsu, 15 year old Hikaru Sulu snuck aboard Aerfen to look around, but was caught by the vessels first lieutenant. The officer proceeded to show him around. Sulu had hoped to be assigned to this ship upon his Academy graduation, but was ordered aboard the Enterprise instead. On stardate 5001, Aerfen stopped over at planet Aleph for repairs after a battle in which two crewman were lost. ("The Entropy Effect" [Pocket TOS #2]; "Enterprise: The First Adventure" [Pocket Giant #1]).
Aernath.: Klingon agricultural biologist. ("Pawns and Symbols" [Pocket TOS #26]).
Aeron: Planet in what once was Thallonian space, sector 221-G. Aeron is also known by its Thallonian imperial designation, Thallon-21. ("Cold Wars" [Pocket NF Gateways #6]).
Aerons.: Humanoid species native to the planet Aeron. The Aerons have prominent spinal ridges and bioluminescent eyes. ("Cold Wars" [Pocket NF Gateways #6]).
Aexix.: Star system located near Gorn space. Aexix has two class-M worlds, the second planet and also a moon of the fifth planet. This location was searched by the Enterprise-D in 2369 when Captain Picard went missing in an abandoned alien long range space transporter facility ("Requiem" [Pocket TNG #32]).
Affiliation, U.S.S.: Federation starship, Federation-class dreadnought, Starfleet registry NCC-2108. (Star Fleet Technical Manual [Franz Joseph Designs TOS]).

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