Lucy Nurdan

Lucy Sadakat Nurdan was born in Antalya in 2365. Her parents were ex-Starfleet officers that were now peacefully living in their ancestral home. Her father used to work the astronomical charts on various ships whilst her mother was once a part of Starfleet Archives. As she grew up, Lucy took both of their fields to heart, fascinated by their work. By the time she was 12, she knew she would follow in the footsteps of her parents.

Lucy joined Starfleet Academy in 2383, the same year that the Protostar sabotage occurs. She decides to follow her mother and undertakes a P.h.D. in archival sciences but still honours her father by making astronomy her main hobby. She thrived under the Academy’s atmosphere.

After she graduates in 2393, Lucy immediately gets a job at Starfleet Archives due to the lack of officers there and works there for 4 years before transferring to the Bajoran Central Archives in 2397 for some off-world experience. Although she was nervous, Lucy knew her horizons had to be expanded. The spirituality of Bajor and seeing the relationships of other species opened her eyes. Lucy’s professional interspecies relationships and diplomacy went from strength to strength as a result of this, adding a further positive layer to her resume. She continued working there until January 2402.

In January 2402, the Fourth Fleet asked Lucy whether she’d like to be Captain of the Vacaville, a California-class ship. This was a huge decision to make – she called her parents, spent nights talking to strangers and set up meetings with confidants – all of them gave unique perspectives. In the end, she accepted, knowing that when she steps down, Lucy can return to her archival sciences career.