An archaeology and anthropology officer, abbreviated as A and A officer, was a type of science officer assigned to Federation starships in the 23rd century, specifically an officer studying the fields of archaeology and anthropology.
History and specifics[]
In 2163, Ensign Henry Polanski served as the A and A officer on the USS Pioneer, one of the first Federation starships. (ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: A Choice of Futures)
In 2265, Lieutenant Ming Xiong served as the A and A officer on the Vanguard space station. Xiong felt that the appellation "archaeology and anthropology officer" was a misnomer, and that the proper name should have been "X and A", or "xenology and anthropology officer." (VAN novel: Harbinger)
In the mid-2260s, Lieutenant Carolyn Palamas was the A and A officer aboard the USS Enterprise. (TOS episode: "Who Mourns for Adonais?"; TOS novel: Prime Directive)
Lieutenant Theresa Errgang served as an A and A officer circa 2268, and participated in the covert cultural observation of the natives of Sigma Niobe II. (TOS - Constellations short story: "As Others See Us")
In 2270, this position was held by Ensign Mai Duyen Trinh. (TOS novel: Allegiance in Exile)
By 2277, Lieutenant Leslie was serving as the Enterprise's A and A officer. (TOS - Star Trek II Short Stories short story: "Under Twin Moons")
Appendices[]
References[]
- ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: A Choice of Futures
- VAN novel: Harbinger
- TOS episode: "Who Mourns for Adonais?"
- TOS novel: Prime Directive
- TOS - Constellations short story: "As Others See Us"
- TOS novel: Allegiance in Exile
- TOS - Star Trek II Short Stories short story: "Under Twin Moons"
- ST reference: The Star Trek Encyclopedia
External link[]
- Archaeology and anthropology officer article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.