Captain Tristan Stefan Faust

Tristan followed an unorthodox path to the center chair. Although following in his father’s footsteps by joining the service, he entered the academy in the sciences division due to his dual interest in stellar cartography and the emerging deutronic computer systems. During most of his academy career the Federation was embroiled in the Four Year War with the Klingons. After his freshman year (2255), Starfleet pressed the midshipmen into service to fill its personnel shortages. As more experienced crews cycled into newer ships such as the Ares-class, Tristan was assigned to the Miranda-class U.S.S. Plato, NCC-1816 as the ship’s science officer. The war ended in mid 2256, which allowed him to finish his studies at the academy. He graduated in 2258, rated at a Lieutenant Junior Grade and was assigned to the U.S.S. Volare, an Ares-class ship

Captain Anderson, impressed with the young lieutenant, presented him with the opportunity to advance to full lieutenant during his second year of service on the Volare. The Captain transferred him to navigation which he was a natural fit. Soon after being assigned as the ship’s chief navigator he was promoted to full lieutenant.