Saffiya Nassar

Born in the bustling city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saffiya’s parents were convinced that she was destined for greatness from the moment she entered the world in 2362. Raised amidst the vibrant Arabic culture, she displayed an early aptitude for engineering and tinkering with machines.
While other children played with toys, she was often found dismantling gadgets and appliances to uncover their inner workings. Her parents fondly recall the time she disassembled the household replicator, causing it to produced only chocolate-chip cookies for an entire week.

Her journey truly began when she enrolled in Starfleet Academy, driven by a fierce ambition to explore the cosmos. With a sharp mind and unwavering determination, Saffiya excelled in her studies, quickly establishing herself as a promising engineer with a special interest on programming holograms and supplying holoadventues for her friends and co-students.

After graduation, she served on the USS Kongo for several years, slowly making it to Chief Engineering Officer thanks to her quick thinking during a situation where the ship was threatened and most bridge-staff was suffering from a mysterious illness and confined to sickbay. Instead of admitting to their lack of leadership, Saffiya used holograms, smoke, and mirrors, to fool their enemy into believing the virus had been ineffective.

After years of doing what she was best in, her Captain and good friend helped her in developing her leadership qualities. Rising through the ranks, she eventually earned the position of First Officer aboard the USS Saint Raphael, a role she embraced with vigor and dedication – even though she occasionally took some time off in a jefferies tube or other crawl spaces when she felt her social batteries depleted.

Now, having honed her skills and proven herself to be a capable leader, Saffiya is looking forward to her next challenge: command of her own vessel, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to chart her own course among the stars.