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USS Sutherland Engineer

efficient professional unobtrusive dutiful
Junior engineer aboard the USS Sutherland under Commander Hobson. Handles propulsion maintenance, mission preparations, and routine technical support. Delivers PADDs to senior officers like Geordi La Forge and executes instructions on tolerance levels. Works efficiently in Engineering, remaining unobtrusive during operational routines.
6 appearances
USS Sutherland Engineering
Also known as: N.D. Engineer

USS Sutherland …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

6 moments
S5E1 · Redemption II
Data asserts command amid technical failure

Unhappy and stressed, likely feeling the weight of Hobson’s criticism and the urgency of the ship’s preparations.

The unnamed engineer is berated by Hobson for failing to maintain the dilithium mixture above 90%, a critical error that could delay the ship’s departure. He nods unhappily in acknowledgment …

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S5E1 · Redemption II
Data rejects Hobson’s transfer request

Stressed and unhappy, feeling the weight of Hobson’s criticism and the urgency of the ship’s preparations.

An unnamed engineer receives sharp criticism from Hobson regarding the dilithium mixture levels, nodding unhappily before exiting the bridge. His presence underscores the rushed and disorganized state of the Sutherland’s …

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S5E9 · A Matter of Time
Rasmussen drops cryptic time-traveler hint

Neutral; fully absorbed in his engineering duties with no awareness of Rasmussen’s deception.

The unnamed engineer receives a data chip from Geordi and exits Engineering without further interaction. His presence is brief and functional, serving as a background element to the scene’s primary …

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S5E9 · A Matter of Time
Rasmussen undermines Data while stealing tech

Professionally composed; his tone conveys confidence in the crew’s preparations and the importance of the Penthara IV mission.

Picard’s voice is heard over the comms, confirming Geordi’s readiness to transport to Penthara IV and notifying Doctor Moseley. His intervention is brief but authoritative, reinforcing the mission’s urgency and …

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S5E9 · A Matter of Time
Rasmussen steals Geordi’s PADD under false pretenses

Neutral and professional, focused solely on executing his assigned tasks without distraction.

The N.D. Engineer receives a data chip from Geordi and exits Engineering, playing a minor but functional role in the mission preparations. He is not present during Rasmussen’s theft but …

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S5E11 · Hero Worship
Data confronts his emulation crisis with Geordi

Neutral and focused on his task.

The unnamed engineer hands a PADD to Geordi, receives instructions about tolerance levels, and walks away. The engineer does not speak or interact further in the scene, serving as a …

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Affiliations

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

The engineer serves aboard the USS Sutherland, a Starfleet vessel, maintaining its propulsion systems and performing duties as instructed, indicating a direct employee relationship.

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

The engineer works directly with senior officers like Geordi La Forge and is part of the crew of the USS Enterprise (indirectly, through the Sutherland), undertaking mission preparations and routine tasks.

Across the Seasons

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Season 5 · planet

Junior engineer aboard the USS Sutherland under Commander Hobson. Handles propulsion maintenance, mission preparations, and routine technical support. Delivers PADDs to senior officers like Geordi La Forge and executes instructions on tolerance levels. Works efficiently in Engineering, remaining unobtrusive during operational routines.