Althea Nilsen

Rank and Role:
- Commander Althea Nilsen is a senior engineer in Starfleet, leading the engineering team on the USS St Albans in the 2370's.
Background:
- Althea Nilsen is from the planet Gault, which was settled by people from Siberia and Eastern Europe in the latter half of the 21st century .
Appearance:
- She has light, bouncy curly hair in tight ringlets that frame her face like a mane .
Accent:
- She speaks with an accent that includes unaccented vowels and influences from Siberian and Eastern European regions .
Personality and Leadership Style:
- Nilsen exhibits a strong sense of ownership and attachment to her ship, referring to the USS St Albans as 'her' ship, despite it having a captain.
- She demonstrates a blend of technical expertise and a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving .
- She has a sarcastic sense of humor, particularly evident in her interactions with her team and her handling of ship issues .
- Her demeanor is professional but approachable, as seen when she interacts with her team members and offers assistance to ensure the success of their mission
Interactions with Lt Cmdr Avander Promontory:
- She collaborates closely with Lt Cmdr Promontory, especially during critical moments when the ship's computer and warp tests face issues. She is unaware that Lt Cmdr Promontory was a temporal agent.

Family

Commander Althea Nilsen is the grandmother of Lt JG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen, a starfleet officer currently serving on the USS Octavia E Butler