Costa

competent collaborative dutiful reliable diligent

Engineering technician aboard the USS Enterprise who supports routine operations in the cargo bay and engineering. Costa helps Duffy move nitrogen canisters from the transporter pad to the anti-grav unit during a critical tissue sample transport. Barclay later references Costa's work realigning magnetic capacitors alongside Duffy, linking him to potential contaminant exposure risks from Mikulak samples. His consistent assistance highlights reliability in hands-on maintenance amid rising ship malfunctions.

5 appearances

Starfleet Engineering

Also known as: Lieutenant Costa

Costa's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

5 moments

S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

The Breaking Point: Barclay’s Incompetence Forces La Forge’s Confrontation

Neutral, with a subtle undercurrent of frustration at the unnecessary complications.

Costa assists Duffy in moving the canisters, his role in the scene largely supernumerary but functional. He reacts to the leaking nitrogen canister with quiet alertness, his presence reinforcing the …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

The Contamination Revelation: Barclay’s Incompetence Becomes a Ship-Wide Threat

Focused and composed, prioritizing the task at hand.

Costa assists Duffy in moving canisters from the transporter pad to the anti-grav unit. He does not speak or react visibly to the anti-grav failure, but his presence contributes to …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

The Anti-Grav Unit's Catastrophic Failure: Barclay's Competence and the Crew's Doubt Collide

Neutral but attentive, reacting to the malfunction as part of the crew’s shared challenge.

Costa assists Duffy in moving canisters from the transporter pad to the anti-grav unit, his role largely supernumerary but contributing to the cargo bay’s operational flow. He is present during …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

The Weight of Silence: Barclay’s Shame and Geordi’s Reluctant Mentorship

Neutral and focused—Costa’s emotional state is one of quiet professionalism, with no visible signs of frustration or anxiety. His demeanor is steady, reflecting his role as a supporting member of the engineering team.

Costa assists Duffy in moving canisters from the transporter pad to the anti-grav unit, his actions mirroring Duffy’s efficiency. His presence is largely silent, blending into the background of the …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits

The Unseen Carrier: Barclay’s Intuition Breaks the Code

Not directly observable, but implied to be unaware of his role in the contamination.

Costa is referenced by Barclay as someone who worked alongside Duffy to realign the magnetic capacitors, implying his potential involvement in the contamination chain. Though not physically present, his role …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations