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Lieutenant Suna

resilient professional emotionally affected
Lieutenant Suna is a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D. She participates in covert mission rehearsals and experiences psychological strain from intense operations, emerging shaken but stable enough for colleagues to affirm her readiness. Commander Riker checks on her condition with Counselor Troi, highlighting her place in the crew's support system where mental resilience is as important as duty. Her recovery reflects the demands of service under Captain Picard, balancing vulnerability with professional endurance.
2 appearances
Enterprise Crew Operations

Lieutenant Suna's Journey

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2 moments
S6E21 · Frame of Mind
Riker’s reality fractures in the corridor

Unseen but felt—her ‘shaken’ state lingers in the subtext, a reminder of the mission’s cost. Riker’s projection of concern for her may also be a deflection from his own unraveling.

Suna is mentioned in dialogue as a crewmate “a little shaken” but “alright.” Her absence from the scene is telling: Riker’s concern for her mirrors his own fragility, and Troi’s …

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S6E21 · Frame of Mind
Riker hears Syrus through Troi

Genuinely concerned for Riker’s well-being, but her confusion at his reaction reveals her inability to fully grasp the extent of his psychological distress. Her emotional state is a mix of warmth and helplessness—she wants to help but doesn’t understand what’s happening.

Troi attempts to reassure Riker after his outburst, downplaying his embarrassment and offering emotional support. Her tone is warm and empathetic, but her words inadvertently highlight the crew’s awareness of …

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Affiliations

Starfleet
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Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations

As an officer aboard the USS Enterprise, Suna is indirectly affiliated with Starfleet Command, which oversees the operations and personnel of Starfleet vessels.

USS Enterprise-D (Canonical - *Star Trek: The Next Generation*)
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Starfleet Starship Operations

Suna serves as a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D. As a member of the crew, she is directly part of the ship's organization and its operations.

USS Enterprise-D Security Tactical Division
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Shipboard Security, Tactical Response, and Threat Containment

As a Lieutenant, Suna is part of the USS Enterprise-D Security Tactical Division.

Across the Seasons

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Season 6 · asteroid

Lieutenant Suna is a Starfleet officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D. She participates in covert mission rehearsals and experiences psychological strain from intense operations, emerging shaken but stable enough for colleagues to affirm her readiness. Commander Riker checks on her condition with Counselor Troi, highlighting her place in the crew's support system where mental resilience is as important as duty. Her recovery reflects the demands of service under Captain Picard, balancing vulnerability with professional endurance.