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Sanders

dutiful institutionalized by-the-book principled mentally compromised former officer resolute
Lieutenant Sanders commands a remote Federation science outpost. He upholds Starfleet protocols and requires explicit authorization from the Federation Science Council for security changes like shield modulation. His rigid enforcement of regulations protects outpost personnel and research from external pressures, even under direct threats from Starfleet officers like Riker. Sanders embodies the procedural backbone of frontier outposts, prioritizing chain of command and institutional safeguards over expediency.
2 appearances
Federation science outpost security

Sanders's Journey

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2 moments
S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard undermines Riker’s authority with tactical precision

Warily attentive, with a sense of impending conflict. Vekor’s emotional state is one of controlled tension, reflecting her readiness for violence and her awareness of the crew’s desperation.

Vekor stands near the weapons console, her posture tense and her expression unreadable as the events unfold. She does not speak or take direct action, but her presence adds to …

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S7E4 · Gambit, Part I
Picard sabotages disruptor barrage to save outpost

Wary and compliant—the mercenary is caught off-guard by Picard’s intervention but does not challenge it, instead observing the unfolding events with cautious detachment.

The N.D. mercenary at the weapons console is abruptly displaced by Picard, who takes control of the disruptor array. The mercenary steps back, watching the exchange with a mix of …

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Affiliations

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

Sanders is a Lieutenant who commands a Federation science outpost and upholds Starfleet protocols, indicating membership within Starfleet.

Crew of the USS Yosemite (Transporter Crisis Survivors)
member
Starfleet Starship Crew Operations and Emergency Transporter Rescue

Sanders is identified as a crewmember of the USS Yosemite, which makes him a member of the 'Crew of the USS Yosemite'.

United Federation of Planets
representative
Interstellar Political Authority, Diplomatic Governance, and Starship Jurisdiction

As a Starfleet officer, Sanders acts as a representative of the United Federation of Planets because Starfleet is the group's military/exploratory arm.

Across the Seasons

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Season 6 · asteroid

Sanders serves as a former Starfleet officer and crewmember of the USS Yosemite. Confined to a psychiatric asylum as an inmate, Commander Bloom identifies him as a fellow captive whose mind captors have altered through neuro-chemical manipulation. His referenced status reinforces inmate narratives of shared Starfleet origins and psychological trauma, positioning him within the facility's web of delusion and lost identity.