José Tyler

José Tyler was a Human male born who served in Starfleet in the 23rd century.

Tyler was a hothead at Starfleet Academy, but managed to scrape through. After graduating, he served on the USS Tiberius under Captain Robert April. April straightened him out and Tyler later served with him on the Enterprise as assistant navigator during April's five-year mission.

Tyler became chief navigator upon Christopher Pike's assumption of command in 2251. He was fond of boxing and often sparred with Captain Pike. He was injured during the battle on Rigel VII in 2254.

Tyler had a number of romances while on the Enterprise. From the moment Yeoman J. Mia Colt came aboard in 2254 he was attracted to her, though she did not learn this for some time. Later that year, he met Ecma of the Calligar, whom he would later marry. In 2255, Colt finally learned of his feelings for her and the two dated for some time, though they eventually broke up. At some point he was romantically involved with a princess from Kalajia VII -- though he refused to tell anyone.

Note
In EV comic: "Futures", Tyler sees a vision of himself commanding a starship in a movie-era uniform. The fits in with his appearance as a commodore in 2287 in The Rift.