Lee Kelso (Kelvin timeline)

Lee Kelso was a Starfleet officer in the 23rd century of the alternate reality created by Nero's 2233 incursion. He served as a backup navigator aboard the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) (alternate reality), serving at the position on the bridge when Pavel Chekov needed to be relieved.

Kelso was a member of the Starfleet Academy graduating class of 2257. When James T. Kirk was made captain of the Enterprise, he brought Kelso aboard, because he considered him to be one of "the best" and not due to their friendship. (IDW Star Trek, Issue 1)

Later on that year, Kelso watched Gary Mitchell's chess games against Kirk. When the SS Valiant's distress beacon was retrieved, Kirk brought Mitchell and Kelso on duty. Kelso also navigated the ship into the galactic barrier per Kirk's orders, causing the navigation console to explode. Despite this, Kelso remained unharmed. (IDW Star Trek, Issue 1) humans Starfleet personnel Starfleet navigators Starfleet cadets USS Enterprise (alternate reality NCC-1701) personnel