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Andrew Powell

supportive devoted reserved adaptable
Lieutenant Andrew Powell serves as a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D. He handles routine duties alongside intensive research projects. Married to Nurse Alyssa Ogawa, Powell maintains a committed partnership marked by mutual support during personal crises like pregnancy and loss. Reserved and career-driven, he processes emotional upheavals with initial shock that yields to steady adaptation, reflecting the junior officer's navigation of professional demands and family ties in the ship's tight community.
5 appearances
Starfleet Junior Officer Duties
Also known as: Lieutenant Powell, Powell, Husband, Ogawa's Husband

Andrew Powell's Journey

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5 moments
S7E15 · Lower Decks
Ogawa’s promotion and Powell’s distance

Not applicable (off-screen, but inferred as detached or absorbed in work).

Powell is the absent but looming presence in this scene, his 'preoccupation' with his research proposal serving as both explanation and excuse for his emotional distance. Ogawa’s hesitation in discussing …

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S7E15 · Lower Decks
Beverly reveals Powell’s infidelity

Unaware and unrepentant—his emotional state is speculative, but the crew’s reaction suggests he may be callous or conflicted about his actions.

Lieutenant Andrew Powell is not physically present in the scene but is the subject of Beverly’s revelation. His absence is palpable—his potential infidelity is the catalyst for the moral discussion, …

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S7E15 · Lower Decks
Crusher reveals Ogawa’s promotion and engagement

Not directly observable, but inferred as a source of happiness and stability for Ogawa, and a point of concern or curiosity for Beverly.

Andrew Powell is mentioned indirectly through Ogawa’s revelation of his marriage proposal. His presence is felt through Ogawa’s joy and Beverly’s initial concern, though he is not physically present in …

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S7E19 · Genesis
Ogawa reveals pregnancy amid medical chaos

Andrew’s emotional state, as described by Ogawa, is one of initial shock giving way to gradual adjustment. This suggests a mix of surprise, perhaps even mild anxiety, at the unexpected news, followed by a steadying acceptance as he processes the implications of becoming a father. His emotional arc, while not directly observed, is implied to be one of growth and adaptation, reflecting the broader themes of change and vulnerability in the episode.

Andrew Powell is mentioned by Ogawa as her husband, described as initially shocked but adjusting to the news of her pregnancy. He does not appear physically in the scene but …

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S7E25 · All Good Things...
Picard learns of Ogawa’s miscarriage

Distraught but resolute. His grief is secondary to his need to support Ogawa, though it is clear he is struggling to process his own loss. He is the embodiment of quiet strength, but his eyes betray the storm beneath.

Ogawa’s husband stands by her side, his hand gripping hers with quiet desperation. His posture is rigid, his face a mask of controlled distress. He does not speak, but his …

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Affiliation

Starfleet
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Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations

Andrew Powell is a Starfleet officer, indicating membership within the organization. He serves aboard the USS Enterprise-D, fulfilling routine duties and research projects under Starfleet's command.

Across the Seasons

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Season 7 · planet

Lieutenant Andrew Powell serves as a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D. He handles routine duties alongside intensive research projects. Married to Nurse Alyssa Ogawa, Powell maintains a committed partnership marked by mutual support during personal crises like pregnancy and loss. Reserved and career-driven, he processes emotional upheavals with initial shock that yields to steady adaptation, reflecting the junior officer's navigation of professional demands and family ties in the ship's tight community.