Star Trek's New Enterprise Crew Explained, All Members and Connections

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #1! There is a new Enterprise crew in the Star Trek universe, under the command of Captain Seven of Nine. In IDW Publishing’s new adjective-less Star Trek comic, Seven and her intrepid crew are given one of the biggest missions in Starfleet history: explore the newly discovered Epsilon Corridor. However, thanks to the unique physics of the Corridor, Seven’s new mission will come with a heavy price. Star Trek picks up the threads from the series finale of Picard, which saw Seven take over the Enterprise NCC-1701-G. Among her crew included Jack Crusher, the son of Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher, as well as “Crash” LaForge, Geordi’s daughter. The last ten minutes of Picard’s finale teased more adventures for Captain Seven and her crew, but they sadly failed to materialize, at least in live-action form. IDW is not letting the idea of further stories from Seven and company go, giving fans exactly what they wanted. IDW is not letting the idea of further stories from Seven and company go, giving fans exactly what they wanted. Star Trek, written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Dennis Menheere, has hit the ground running, introducing several new Starfleet officers who will accompany Seven, Jack and LaForge into the Epsilon Corridor. In addition, a long-time Next Generation character returns in a new phase of their life. Finally, a fan favorite from the previous volume of IDW’s Star Trek returns as well. Here is a guide to the new crew of the USS Enterprise. Captain Seven of Nine Seven of Nine’s ascension to the captain’s chair has been a long time coming. Introduced at the beginning of Star Trek: Voyager’s fourth season, Seven of Nine was formerly Anika Hansen, assimilated into the Borg Collective as a small child. Having spent most of her life as a Borg drone, she was suddenly freed from their clutches. She would then spend the rest of Voyager’s trek home rediscovering her humanity. Upon returning to Earth, Seven drifted, falling in with the Fenris Rangers before actually making it to Starfleet. The events of Picard’s final season set the stage for Seven to take command of the Enterprise, and IDW’s new Star Trek series will be her finest hour. The mission ahead of Seven and company will take a toll on them all, as one year in the Corridor for the Enterprise translates to five on the outside. This will put a strain on Seven’s relationship with Raffi Muskier, who she began dating during Picard’s run. Meanwhile, Raffi has a mission of her own, detailed in Star Trek: Zero Point, coming soon from IDW. Commander Atticus Cassady The troubled Atticus Cassady is one of the new characters created by Cantwell and Menheere for Star Trek. Cassady takes over as the Enterprise’s First Officer after Raffi Musiker, the ship’s previous executive, is assigned to the Endeavor in Star Trek: Zero Point’s first issue. A human male, Atticus is haunted by the death of his son. How his son passed has not been revealed, but the Atticus fans meet in Star Trek #1 is a broken man. With nothing to tether him to Earth anymore, he signs on the Enterprise. Memory Alpha is also the name of a fan-run Wiki site devoted to Star Trek. Star Trek’s first issue is packed with Easter Eggs, and Atticus’ backstory has a great one. Prior to boarding the Enterprise, Cassady was the head of Memory Alpha. Introduced in the third season Star Trek episode “The Lights of Zetar,” Memory Alpha was a facility devoted to storing the entire collective knowledge of the Federation. “The Lights of Zetar” only gave a tantalizing glimpse at Memory Alpha. As fans get to know Atticus Cassady better, perhaps they will also see more of this intriguing planet. Commander Alexander Rozhenko, Chief Medical Officer That is correct: Alexander Rozhenko, the son of Worf, is back as the Enterprise’s Chief Medical Officer. Much has happened to Alexander since his last appearance in the later seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. After falling under the sway of Kahless II, as seen in 2023’s Star Trek: Day of Blood, also published by IDW, he nearly died in his father’s arms, but was saved. This finally forced father and son to talk about their problems, ultimately leading to reconciliation. Then, in the Sons of Star Trek miniseries, Alexander found his true calling in life: practicing medicine. At the mini’s conclusion, Alexander agreed to train as a medic in exchange for clemency for his actions in Day of Blood. Star Trek, set nearly 20 years after Sons, shows that he thrived as a doctor. Any assignment aboard the Enterprise is to be envied, especially the role of Chief Medical Officer. This was not lost on Worf, as he told his son he was proud of him. Lieutenant Commander Lily Sato In IDW’s previous Star Trek series, fans met Ensign Lily Sato, an Andorian from a staunchly Starfleet family with ties to Hoshi, who was part of Captain Archer’s crew on the first Enterprise. Eager to follow in the family tradition, Lily was assigned to the Theseus under Captain Sisko, a mission that took her to the ends of the universe and back. By the end, Lily was broken and disillusioned, leaving Starfleet to join the Fenris Rangers, an outlaw vigilante group. According to Star Trek lore, Andorians marry in groups of four. How this works has never been explained. Now, decades have passed and Lily has returned to Starfleet. Star Trek’s first issue did not reveal the circumstances that brought Lily back to the fold, and the mystery of why she did will factor into her arc in the series. Issue one does acknowledge her time in the Fenris Rangers, which may have consequences down the line. It is also worth noting that a descendant of Lily’s is one of the main characters of the 30th-century set Star Trek: The Last Starship. Lieutenant Commander Terimar Romulan Terimar, the Enterprise's Chief Engineer, is one of the new characters Cantwell and Menheere are adding to the Star Trek canon. By the time Star Trek #1 kicks off, the Romulan Supernova, that destroyed Romulus and Remus, is years in the past, but the trauma still lingers. Terimar, who watched Romulus’ destruction as a child, is still haunted by losing her home world. They are not the first Romulan to serve in Starfleet: Elnor, introduced in Picard’s first season, enrolled at the Academy in the show’s second season. Star Trek #1 positions Terimar as one of the best engineers in Starfleet history. Star Trek #1 positions Terimar as one of the best engineers in Starfleet history. A brief informational blurb about Terimar revealed that she has over 70 different inventions to her name. While time will tell where Terimar will place in the pantheon of Starfleet engineers, they are off to a promising start in Star Trek #1. Lieutenant Sidney “Crash” LaForge One of Picard season three’s returning characters, Sidney LaForge, is the daughter of Geordi, who served as the Enterprise’s Chief Engineer in his heyday. Sidney followed in her father’s footsteps by enrolling in Starfleet Academy and working her way to the Enterprise, where she serves at the helm. However, an incident early in her career earned her the nickname “Crash,” and it has stuck. Star Trek’s first issue opens five years after Picard’s series finale, allowing fans to see a more mature Sidney LaForge. While Sidney did not get much to do in Star Trek #1, fans do get a glimpse into her personality. As the Enterprise’s Counselor, Rya, does her evaluation of the crew, fans learn that the events of the Borg’s attack on Frontier Day still haunt Sidney. As she and other young people were taken over by the Borg, they were forced to attack Starfleet, resulting in massive losses of life. Sidney’s guilt over this will drive her arc in Star Trek. Lieutenant Jack Crusher Custom image by Yeider Chacon Another of Picard’s returning cast members, Jack Crusher, is the rogue-ish son of Doctor Beverly Crusher and Jean-Luc Picard. Beverly kept Jack’s existence a secret from Jean-Luc for many years, and only during the buildup to the Borg’s sabotage of Frontier Day did the truth come out. The Borg Queen almost succeeded in corrupting Jack, but his father’s love pulled him back. As a result of his time in the Collective, Jack shares a psychic bond with Seven of Nine, another former Borg drone. The role of Jack Crusher was played by Ed Speelers. The last minutes of Picard’s finale teased a potential arc for Jack, but it remains to be seen if IDW’s Star Trek will pick up on it or not. In that scene, Q, seemingly restored to life and good health, appears to Jack in his quarters. Q tells the young man that he (Q) will be seeing him around, implying that the trickster god had a new Picard to tease. An appearance by Q in Star Trek is not outside the realm of possibility, but also seems unlikely. Counselor/Chaplain Rya The Bajoran Rya is the first chaplain to be seen in Star Trek history, as well as the Counselor for the Enterprise. While chaplains are not uncommon in the modern day military, Starfleet has never seemed to make use of them. Instead, some of their roles were delegated to the ship’s counselor. However, given that the Federation is home to many species, some of whom have deep spiritual beliefs, a chaplain makes perfect sense. It is also good sense that the ship’s chaplain is Bajoran. As seen in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the Bajorans’ faith in the Prophets is a pillar of their society. While Star Trek has always been ambivalent about religion's role in the future, species like the Bajorans showed it was still very much a part of some cultures. Rya’s presence aboard the Enterprise could allow for the franchise to explore the role of religion/spirituality in the future even further. Lieutenant Keer Durok Keer Durok, the Enterprise’s Cardassian tactical officer, is the final new addition to the mythos. The first of his species to serve in Starfleet, Durok’s family is deeply ashamed of his service. In one of Star Trek #1’s most moving scenes, Durok confesses this to Atticus Cassady, saying “no one will miss” him. How Durok came to join Starfleet will no doubt be revealed as the series progresses. This incident could be connected to the same shame Durok carries, as well as what set him on the path to becoming Starfleet’s first Cardassian officer. A two-page spread in Star Trek #1 reveals the secret pain Durok carries. He is shown at some point in his past having killed someone close to him, plunging a dagger into them while saying “goodbye.” This incident could be connected to the same shame Durok carries, as well as what set him on the path to becoming Starfleet’s first Cardassian officer. Star Trek #1 is on sale now from IDW Publishing!