Ryan Tapping

Commander Ryan Tapping was a Starfleet officer and former first officer aboard the USS Minnesota (NCC-19923).

Born and raised in England, Tapping was first officer of the Minnesota when Scott Fack signed aboard as counselor in 2369. Fack described him as having boyish looks and a very charismatic personality.

Tapping fell deeply in love with Minnesota security chief Emily Shawesh, whose friendly nature was mistaken by Tapping to be something more than friendship. This unrequited love took a severe emotional toll on him.

Towards the year's finish, the Minnesota was attacked and nearly destroyed by Breen pirates. The episode pushed Tapping even closer to the brink. (: "Scream")

In 2370, Tapping passed up the opportunity to be the new Minnesota ' s first officer, explaining to Fack and new Minnesota chief engineer Michael Sill that he needed to get as far away from Shawesh as possible. He took up a position at Deep Space 3 instead, under the command of Admiral Marcus Holt. (: "Dirge")