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Lieutenant Commander
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Data

duty‑focused introspective affectionate procedural dutiful empathetic literal-minded duty-bound detached technically proficient emotionless obedient curious precise composed methodical analytical inquisitive logical
Lieutenant Commander Data is a Soong-type android with a positronic brain who serves as second officer, operations manager, and science officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D under Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Created by Dr. Noonien Soong, Data processes data with superhuman speed and precision, providing tactical analysis, sensor interpretation, and temporal diagnostics that anchor command decisions. He operates without fatigue or emotion, yet relentlessly pursues an understanding of humanity—painting, playing the oboe, writing poetry, and caring for his cat Spot. Early in his service, Data was purely obedient and analytical, accepting orders without hesitation and folding mathematically superior poker hands out of etiquette. Over time, his curiosity deepened: he sought feedback on his creative works, counseled Picard and Riker during crises, and consulted Guinan on profound questions. He forged bonds with Geordi La Forge, Worf, and Deanna Troi, gradually displaying hints of empathy and affection. Though temporarily possessed by a Ux-Mal entity, his core identity remained intact. Data remains a literal, logical, and dutiful officer, ever closer to the humanity he studies.
4140 appearances
Starfleet Operations and Temporal Mechanics
Also known as: Commander Data, Operations Manager, Science Officer, Android officer, Second officer, Data (possessed by Ux-Mal entity), Data, Mister Data, Android, Soong-type android, Lieutenant Commander Data, Mister Datum, Lt. Commander Data, Android second officer

Data's Journey

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4213 moments

Affiliations

United Federation of Planets
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Interstellar Political Authority, Diplomatic Governance, and Starship Jurisdiction

Data serves as an officer of the United Federation of Planets through his role in Starfleet. His actions and duties align with and support the Federation's goals.

USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
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Starfleet Starship Command; Shipboard Governance, Tactical Operations, Crisis Response, and Personnel/Logistics Support in Deep Space

Data serves as a Lieutenant Commander and operations officer on the USS Enterprise-D, making him a key member of its crew. He participates in bridge operations and technical analysis, indicating his affiliation.

Starfleet
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Federation Starship Command, Classified Intelligence, and Hierarchical Operations

Data is an officer in Starfleet, serving on the USS Enterprise-D. He follows Starfleet directives, and his actions align with Starfleet missions and protocols.

Crew of the USS Enterprise
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Starship Command, Operations, Personnel Management, and Crew Welfare

Data is a Lieutenant Commander and key officer on the U.S.S. Enterprise-D crew, participating in away missions and carrying out his duties alongside his fellow officers.

USS Enterprise Senior Staff
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Starfleet shipboard command, operational decision‑making, and ethical deliberation aboard the USS Enterprise

Data is a key crew member, serving as the android second officer, and operates the vessel across multiple timelines. His role is consistent across timelines.

USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D, Federation Starship)
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Federation Starfleet Exploration and Intelligence Operations

As operations officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D, Data is crucial to the ship's function, participating in the ship's multiple missions.

USS Enterprise-D Crew (General/Recurring Configuration)
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Starfleet Starship Operations, Tactical Defense, and Extraterrestrial Threat Response

As an officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D, Data is a core, recurring member of that crew during its operational functions and is involved in away teams and exploration.

USS Enterprise Away Team (19th-Century San Francisco Mission)
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Starfleet Covert Temporal Operations and Alien Threat Neutralization

As the second officer, Data is a critical member of any Enterprise away team, providing analysis, support, and superhuman capabilities as needed. He executes the team's mission during the temporal crisis.

Shelby's Away Team
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Starfleet Tactical Sabotage Operations

Data participates as a member of Starfleet Away Teams during dangerous missions.

USS Enterprise-D (NCC-1701-D) Senior Officers and Bridge Crew
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Starfleet Starship Operations and Borg Defense

Data serves as a core member of the USS Enterprise-D Senior Officers, responsible for tactical operations.

USS Enterprise-D (NCC-1701-D)
Starfleet Temporal Security and Emergency Medical Operations
Fajo's Collection
Illicit Acquisition and Possession of Rare Artifacts
Kivas Fajo's Zibalian Trader Network (Fajo's Crew)
Covert Abduction and Deception in Interstellar Trade

Across the Seasons

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Season 1 · anchor

Data serves as a Starfleet officer who operates on both the bridge and as an away‑team specialist. He relays technical assessments (reporting a damaged shuttle and frozen survivors), accepts direct orders without hesitation, and maintains clear shipboard communications via com channels. His presence converts reconnaissance into actionable rescue operations and anchors the team’s procedural response under urgent conditions.