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Costa

competent dutiful diligent collaborative reliable
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

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5 moments
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 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 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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Affiliations

Starfleet
member
Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations

Costa is a Starfleet engineering officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D, whose role places her at the heart of the ship's operations.

Crew of the USS Enterprise
member
Starship Command, Operations, Personnel Management, and Crew Welfare

Costa is described as an engineering technician aboard the USS Enterprise who supports critical transport tasks along with other members of the crew. This places him among the greater body of personnel belonging to the USS Enterprise crew.

USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
Starfleet Starship Command; Shipboard Governance, Tactical Operations, Crisis Response, and Personnel/Logistics Support in Deep Space

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Season 3 · asteroid

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.