Captain Alistair Harrington

Character Information

Gender		Male
Species		Human
Age		68

Physical Appearance

Height		6'1
Weight		240
Hair Color		Silver, cropped short and neat, still thick with no bald spot.
Eye Color		Blue
Physical Description		Bright blue eyes, youthful and expressive, with a perpetual subtle twinkle of mischief and warmth. Trimmed silver beard, always impeccably groomed. Wears his uniform like it was tailored yesterday. Crisp, no wrinkles, no stains.

Family

Spouse		Dr. Evelyn Harrington
Children		Two grown children (both civilians—one a historian, one a Starfleet doctor).

Personality & Traits

General Overview		Captain Harrington is the epitome of the diplomatic, thoughtful commander—calm under pressure, unflappable in crisis, genuinely kind without ever being soft. He came up through engineering (specialized in warp-field dynamics early in his career), so he speaks fluent “wrench” and can hold his own in any technical discussion. He loves literature (frequently quotes Shakespeare, Austen, or Picard-era philosophers mid-briefing, but never pretentiously), has a dry, gentle wit, and remembers names, birthdays, and personal details of his crew with uncanny ease. He leads with quiet authority—never raises his voice, but when he says “Make it so,” the crew moves. He believes in people first: competence over protocol, honesty over blind obedience. He has a particular soft spot for engineers and anyone willing to speak truth to power. Despite his age and experience, he retains a youthful curiosity and optimism—eyes always twinkling like he’s quietly amused by the universe’s absurdities.
Strengths & Weaknesses		Prefers directness and honesty over politics; will back his people against brass if they’re in the right. Has a subtle “merry” streak—loves gently teasing competent officers and watching them rise to challenges. Deep respect for engineers; often says the best captains are the ones who once turned wrenches. Quietly mentors rising stars (like Rebecca Harlan) without making it obvious.

Service Record

Early career: Engineering track, served on multiple Excelsior- and Miranda-class vessels during the post-Dominion War border stabilization period. Mid-career: Promoted rapidly through chief engineer and XO roles; earned multiple diplomatic commendations for negotiating cease-fires with minor powers and talking down a rogue AI in the 2510s. Command: Took command of the USS Intrepid in 2418 after its previous CO retired. Has kept the ship in active service longer than most Excelsior-class vessels, thanks to his engineering knowledge and willingness to accept experimental refits and R&D test missions. Reputation: Known fleet-wide for running a tight, happy ship—high morale, low turnover, and a willingness to push boundaries when it serves the mission. Crew loyalty is near-absolute; he’s the kind of captain people stay for. Current Assignment (2525) Commanding Officer, USS Intrepid Primary mission: Patrol and survey around Starbase 369, with secondary duties including R&D test missions for experimental warp, deflector, and structural upgrades. The ship is a reliable workhorse—old, but refitted to near-24th-century standards and always ready to punch above her weight class.