Dern

professional observant competent dutiful reliable alert

Ensign Dern mans bridge stations on the USS Enterprise-D under Captain Picard. He reports pending Starfleet communications to Commander Riker and stands watch during weapons tests and routine shifts. Dern interacts with senior officers like Worf, Data, and Picard, maintaining operational readiness. Observant and professional, he prompts command responses during cognitive lapses and embodies junior officers who sustain bridge functions amid crises.

11 appearances

USS Enterprise-D Bridge Operations

Also known as: Ensign Dern

Dern's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

11 moments

Season 6 (3) Season 7 (8)

S6E2 · Realm of Fear

Barclay proposes transporter bridge workaround

Determined and focused, with a hint of frustration at Barclay’s reluctance. He respects Barclay’s skills but sees the mission as paramount, and his insistence on Barclay joining the away team reflects both his trust in Barclay’s abilities and his refusal to indulge personal fears in a high-stakes situation.

Geordi stands at his console in Engineering, exuding calm authority as he assesses the transporter dilemma. When Barclay proposes the bridge solution, Geordi listens intently, then quickly approves with a …

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S6E2 · Realm of Fear

Plasma sample erupts into sentient energy

Not applicable (off-screen).

Ensign Dern is not physically present in this event but is implied to be part of the broader Engineering crew supporting Geordi and Data. His absence highlights the focused, high-stakes …

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S6E2 · Realm of Fear

Barclay absorbs alien energy particles

Not explicitly depicted, but inferred to be alert and focused, given the high-stakes nature of the scene.

Ensign Dern is present in Engineering during the event but does not actively participate in the actions depicted. His role is implied through the broader context of the scene, where …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations