ND (Junior Bridge Officer)

adaptable professional competent dutiful disciplined reserved

ND is a junior officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D, serving as a versatile bridge crew member who mans key stations including operations and conn. Known for their competence, reliability, and unobtrusive professionalism, ND supports senior officers such as Picard, Riker, Data, Worf, and Ensign Ro during both routine operations and high-stakes missions. ND demonstrates disciplined adaptability, including quick recovery from physical setbacks to maintain operational effectiveness. Their role embodies the steadfast backbone of Starfleet bridge crews, focusing on teamwork and tactical support in high-pressure situations while respecting the chain of command.

7 appearances

Starfleet Bridge Operations

Also known as: Enterprise-D Bridge Crew Member, N.D., ND, Junior Bridge Officer

ND (Junior …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

7 moments

Season 5 (6) Season 6 (1)

S5E15 · Power Play

Data’s speech glitch and Troi’s private request

Neutral—fulfilling a routine task without awareness of the unfolding crisis.

ND is relieved by Data at ops and exits the bridge without dialogue or further involvement. His presence is brief and functional, serving as a placeholder for Data’s possession to …

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S5E15 · Power Play

Possessed crew breaches Ten Forward

Determined but ultimately overwhelmed by the possessed crew’s ruthless efficiency.

A security officer accompanies Worf into Ten Forward, phaser drawn, and engages in the firefight. He is stunned by Data’s phaser fire and collapses, his body going limp. His fall …

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S5E15 · Power Play

Possessed crew seizes Ten Forward

High-alert professionalism—ND is not a focal character, but their demeanor reflects the bridge’s collective tension. There is no visible fear or panic, only a heightened sense of purpose and readiness to act. Their emotional state is one of controlled urgency, mirroring the rest of the crew.

ND (a supernumerary crew member) is present at the conn on the bridge, contributing to the sense of urgency and controlled chaos. Their role is minimal but functional, reinforcing the …

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S5E15 · Power Play

Crew devises dual-pronged counterattack plan

Not directly observable, but inferred as 'focused on the task at hand'—his role is functional, not emotional, in this moment.

ND, a junior ops crew member, is briefly mentioned as being relieved by Data (implied off-screen). His presence is peripheral to the event, serving as a reminder of the bridge’s …

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S5E15 · Power Play

Riker confirms sensor and transporter failures

Focused professionalism—his demeanor reflects the bridge crew's collective resolve, even in the face of uncertainty.

ND stands at the conn on the bridge, monitoring the ship's systems with quiet efficiency. Though not directly involved in the dialogue, his presence ensures the bridge remains operational under …

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S5E15 · Power Play

Possessed crew seizes Ten Forward

Neutral, fulfilling their duty without emotional attachment to the situation.

A random crew member is given Molly O'Brien by the possessed O'Brien to eliminate distractions. The crew member's neutral demeanor contrasts with the emotional turmoil of the scene, serving as …

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Affiliation

Starfleet

Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations