Deborah Larkins

Deborah took one last look at herself in the mirror. Stop stalling, Deborah told herself. All waiting is going to do is make you late, which will definitely not impress your department head. With a sigh, Deborah straightened her tunic one more time, then headed out the door.

Deborah's was a mathematician by training, specializing in number theory. Normally, this would mean a posting to a Starfleet thinktank, followed by graduate education at one of the Federation's more prestigious institutions. Deborah, however, didn't want to be a hothouse scientist. And a ship the size of the Potemkin always had room for a wide range of specializations.

In this case, Deborah's education placed her in...