Character

Transporter Officer

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Starfleet non-commissioned officer (typically an NCO rank such as Chief Petty Officer) who oversees and operates the USS Enterprise-D transporter room. Known by the name Collins in canonical records. Commands the transporter console for beaming senior officers, away teams, and diplomatic parties. Responds directly to orders from senior officers (including Captain Picard, Counselor Troi, Commander Riker, Lieutenant Worf, Lieutenant Commander Data, and Lieutenant Commander La Forge). Executes emergency lock-ons, beam-outs, and extractions with precise confirmations over comms, even under crisis conditions. Escorts arriving or departing guests through tense encounters, maintaining composure during disruptions and prioritizing protocol. Coordinates with bridge personnel and away teams to manage signal challenges and ensure operational safety. Note: Previously referred to as 'Transporter Room Operator' in some records, but this is the canonical role for transporter room oversight, including both console operation and room management. Canonical name: Collins.

29 appearances

Transporter Operations

Also known as: Transporter Officer's Com Voice, Transporter Officer, Collins, Transporter Officer (COM VOICE), Transporter Technician, Transporter Room One Officer, Transporter Operations Chief (USS Enterprise-D), Enterprise-D Transporter Officer, Transporter Officer (com voice), Transporter Operator (USS Enterprise-D), Chief, Transporter Room Operator (USS Enterprise-D), Transporter Room Two (crew), TRANSPORTER OFFICER, Transporter Officer (Enterprise-D)

Transporter Officer's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

29 moments

Season 4 (4) Season 5 (12) Season 6 (5) Season 7 (8)

S4E13 · Devil's Due

Picard fails to rescue trapped science team

Stressed and focused, with a underlying sense of frustration at the inability to fully execute the rescue due to technical constraints.

The Transporter Officer responds to Picard’s order with a sense of urgency, reporting that they have locked onto Dr. Clark’s signal but cannot isolate the others due to the chaotic …

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S4E13 · Devil's Due

Picard orders failed emergency beam-out

Focused stress with a sense of urgency—The officer is acutely aware that lives depend on his ability to isolate the signals, and the failure to do so weighs heavily on him. He channels his frustration into problem-solving, but the underlying tension is palpable.

The Transporter Officer’s voice crackles over the comms, strained and focused. His hands move rapidly over the console as he attempts to lock onto the science team’s signals, his brow …

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S4E13 · Devil's Due

Picard demands forensic contract review

Calm and focused, ensuring the transporter operations proceed without error or delay.

The Transporter Officer’s voice is heard over the comms, acknowledging Picard’s order to beam up three personnel while leaving Data behind. Their efficient and unobtrusive response ensures the smooth execution …

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S4E13 · Devil's Due

Ardra’s facade cracks under Picard’s defiance

Terrified and submissive; his every action is dictated by fear of Ardra, and he lacks the agency to challenge her authority.

Jared enters the vault trembling, his subservience to Ardra evident in his hurried obedience. He admits to holding Federation hostages due to panic and immediately releases them at Ardra’s command. …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations