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N.D. (Enterprise-D Communications Ensign)

precise responsive dutiful professional
N.D. serves as an ensign on the USS Enterprise-D bridge, primarily managing communications. She relays Captain Picard's orders, planetary updates, and engineering directives to support command decisions. She coordinates with officers like Riker, Data, Geordi, Worf, Ro Laren, and Troi during operations. Precise and steady, she maintains clear information channels in routine shifts and high-tension scenarios, her professional responses ensuring operational continuity. This entity is distinct from other N.D. roles (e.g., tactical or medical) by its focus on bridge communications.
2 appearances
Bridge Communications
Also known as: N.D. (Enterprise-D Communications), N.D. Crewmember (Enterprise-D Communications), N.D. Ensign, Bridge Officer, Com Voice

N.D. (Enterprise-D …'s Journey

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6 moments
Season 5 (4) Season 6 (2)
S5E24 · The Next Phase
Invisible Crew Reveal Themselves at Memorial

Neutral professionalism, unaware of the invisible crisis unfolding around her.

N.D. Ensign relays a message to Picard about the deteriorating diplomatic situation on Garadius Four, requesting an update on the Enterprise’s ETA. Her role is functional but sets the stakes …

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S5E24 · The Next Phase
Decontamination exposes Geordi and Ro

N.D. Ensign is initially confused by the unexpected order from an apparently deceased officer, but her training takes over. She processes the situation with calm efficiency, ensuring the message is relayed accurately. There is no time for emotional reaction—only action.

N.D. Ensign relays a message to Picard about the deteriorating diplomatic situation on Garadius Four, confirming Geordi's order to take the warp engines offline. Her confusion at the unexpected order …

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S5E24 · The Next Phase
Ro overloads disruptor to force visibility

Confused but composed, her focus on fulfilling her duties despite the surreal interruption.

The N.D. Ensign relays the message from Garadius Four to Picard, her confusion evident as she confirms Geordi's order to Engineering. Her role is peripheral but critical in maintaining the …

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S5E24 · The Next Phase
Geordi and Ro materialize to warn of Romulan sabotage

Neutral and professional, unaware of the emotional or physical danger facing the crew.

N.D. Ensign relays a message from Garadius Four about the deteriorating diplomatic situation, unaware of the unfolding crisis in Ten Forward. Her role is peripheral but critical, as her communication …

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Affiliation

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

N.D. is an ensign who manages communications on the USS Enterprise-D, a Starfleet vessel, thereby acting as an employee of Starfleet.

Across the Seasons

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Season 6 · asteroid

N.D. serves as an ensign on the USS Enterprise-D bridge, primarily managing communications. She relays Captain Picard's orders, planetary updates, and engineering directives to support command decisions. She coordinates with officers like Riker, Data, Geordi, Worf, Ro Laren, and Troi during operations. Precise and steady, she maintains clear information channels in routine shifts and high-tension scenarios, her professional responses ensuring operational continuity. This entity is distinct from other N.D. roles (e.g., tactical or medical) by its focus on bridge communications.