Althea Nilsen
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| Althea Nilsen | ||
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| Commander | ||
| USS St Albans | ||
| Operations Officer | ||
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| Gault | ||
| Aged | 74 | |
| Species | Human | |
| Gender | Female | |
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| In Memoriam |
- "Mr Promontory, don’t let it be said that I’m not grateful for your assistance. I like to get to know those under my command over food. I’m organising a gathering in the officer's mess, buffet food, I intended to feed the entire ship and still have leftovers. It will be tonight, 20:00 hours, so consider yourself invited."
Commander Althea Nilsen was an Operations Officer most known for serving on the USS St Albans. Her notable work includes leading a research team on the St Albans to test computer-assisted warp-bubble modifications in response to the news that warp drive was damaging subspace in 2370.
Relationships
Nilsen held one relationship with Jack Dumitrescu and they birthed three children, Harold, Alexandru and Phillip.
Commander Althea Nilsen is the grandmother of Lhandon Joseph Nilsen, a starfleet officer currently serving on the USS Octavia E Butler and one who apprently takes after her. He was 14 years old when Althea Nilsen passed away.
Appearance & Personality
- Appearance:
- She had light, bouncy curly hair in tight ringlets that frame her face like a mane .
- Accent:
- She spoke 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 demonstrated a blend of technical expertise and a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving .
- She had 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
Service History
Commander Althea Nilsen carrer high was as a senior operations officer in Starfleet, leading the engineering team on the USS St Albans in the 2370's.
Early Life and Education
Althea Nilsen was born in 2316 on the planet Gault, a colony settled by people from Siberia and Eastern Europe. From an early age, she demonstrated a keen interest in technology and engineering. In 2334, she enrolled in Starfleet Academy, where she specialized in Operations and Engineering. She graduated with honors in 2338.
Legacy
Commander Althea Nilsen retired from active duty in 2380 due to ill helath after over 50 years of distinguished service. She passed away naturally in 2384. Her contributions to Starfleet's engineering and operations fields, particularly in the advancement of warp field geometry, have had a lasting impact. Nilsen is remembered for her technical acumen, leadership qualities, and dedication to mentoring young officers. Her grandson Lhandon Nilsen continues her legacy in operations.
Other
- 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.