Hackard

Doctor Hackard was a Federation scientist who lived in the 23rd century.

Hackard was a specialist in dilithium crystals and developed a method of realigning the crystals to increase engine performance on Federation starships. In 2268, Hackard boarded the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and performed his procedure on the Enterprise 's crystals. Unfortunately, once the engines were reengaged there was a massive explosion in engineering in which Hackard was killed.