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Gleason

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Gleason mans the Ops station on the Enterprise-D's battle bridge, delivering precise tactical and communications support to Commander Riker against the Borg. He pinpoints transmission sources, detects subspace fluctuations, assesses detection risks for stealth maneuvers, and executes scrambler protocols. Versatile enough for away missions, he joins Shelby and Worf aboard the Borg ship. Competent and alert, his quick analyses and confirmations drive urgent decisions, embodying Starfleet officers' reliability under pressure.
13 appearances
Battle Bridge Operations

Gleason's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

13 moments
Season 3 (3) Season 4 (10)
S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Picard’s Rebuke: The Weight of Leadership and the Cost of Dismissal

Not directly observable, but implied to be supportive of Barclay's potential.

Captain Gleason is referenced by Picard as a former commanding officer who spoke highly of Barclay's service aboard the Zhukov. Riker questions whether Gleason's endorsement was inflated to secure Barclay's …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Picard’s Rebuke: The Weight of Leadership and the Burden of Barclay

Unseen but implied to be confident in his past evaluation of Barclay.

Captain Gleason is referenced by Riker as a potential exaggerator of Barclay's qualifications. Picard counters this by affirming Gleason's high praise, using it as evidence of Barclay's past competence. Gleason's …

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S3E21 · Hollow Pursuits
Picard Forces Geordi to Confront His Bias: A Leadership Reckoning

Not directly observable, but implied to be confident and principled; Gleason's endorsement of Barclay suggests a belief in his abilities, and his absence from the scene underscores the Enterprise crew's failure to uphold similar standards.

Captain Gleason is referenced indirectly through Picard's recollection of his endorsement of Barclay's service aboard the Zhukov. Gleason's role in the scene is as a symbolic counterpoint to the Enterprise …

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Affiliations

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

Gleason's role as a Starfleet officer on the Enterprise-D implies membership within Starfleet Command, which has oversight over Federation starships and their respective crews.

USS Enterprise-D Senior Staff
member
Starfleet Starship Command Operations and Diplomatic Protocol Management

Gleason mans the Ops station on the USS Enterprise-D's battle bridge, indicating he is a team member and serves alongside the senior staff during tactical operations.

Crew of the USS Enterprise
Starship Command, Operations, Personnel Management, and Crew Welfare

Across the Seasons

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Season 3 · asteroid

Captain Gleason commanded the USS Zhukov, where Reginald Barclay served as a junior officer. He praised Barclay's performance in reports and recommended his transfer to the USS Enterprise. Picard cites Gleason's endorsement to counter Riker and Geordi's push to offload Barclay, underscoring Gleason's role in securing Barclay's posting despite emerging doubts about his fit. Gleason's assessment reveals a leader who champions subordinates' potential amid Starfleet's competitive assignments.