Laura Bennett

Lieutenant junior grade Laura Bennett was a Starfleet officer in the late 24th century.

Starfleet Career
After graduating from Starfleet Academy, shw was assigned to the USS Horizon. By 2375, she was serving as the helmsperson on the USS Ticonderoga under captain Roger Decatur. She piloted the ship between a Jem'Hadar attack ship and the USS Baldwin. As a result, the ship was disabled. Captain Decatur had ordered her to initiate the manuver, and subsequently recommended her to Baldwin' captain Richie Kennedy. Richie acted on his recommendation, and posted her to the Baldwin ' s helm.

Her first duty of combat impressed Richie a lot, as the Baldwin dodged most of the fire as they came under attack by a swarm of Jem'Hadar attack ships. She admitted (and demonstrated) a spatial sense that impressed her new captain (USS Baldwin": "Bullseye"). Richie recommended that she take bat'leth training from a Klingon Warrior.  She took Richie's advice.  The Klingons were impressed with the way she handled the Klingon sword, proclaiming that she had the heart of a warrior after only three months of training.  She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on Stardate 52535.  Soon after, Deena exhibited telekinetic ability (USS Baldwin": "Only the Young").

After the war had ended, she sought spiritual guidance from a cleric at the Bajoran monestary of Deep Space 9. The Cleric noted the young woman had a strong pagh (USS ''Baldwin": "Good Will").

Personal Relationships
Lindsey previously served on the Horizon with Stephanie Taylor, Betsy Royer, and Sarah Allison. The four formed a friendship, and got together aboard the replimat on Starbase 375 in 2375. (USS ''Baldwin": "Bullseye")

Service jacket

 * [[Image:2366 - CDT4 (Command).PNG]] - Starfleet Academy (2367-2371)
 * [[Image:2366 - ENS (Command).PNG]] - USS Horizon (2371) (USS Baldwin: "Bullseye")
 * [[Image:2373 - ENS (Command).PNG]] - Navigation officer - USS Ticonderoga ([[2375) (USS Baldwin: "Bullseye")
 * [[Image:2373 - ENS (Command).PNG]] - Navigation officer - USS Baldwin (2375) (USS Baldwin: "Bullseye")
 * [[Image:2373 - LTJG (Command).PNG]] - Navigation officer - USS Baldwin (2375-) Promoted in USS Baldwin: "Only the Young"

Decorations

 * [[Image:Battle of Betazed Medal.PNG]] - Battle of Betazed Medal, for taking part in the operation to retake Betazed (USS Baldwin: "Determined Warrior")
 * [[Image:Battle of Cardassia Medal.PNG]] - Battle of Cardassia Medal (USS Baldwin: "Resolution")
 * [[Image:Dominion War Victory Medal.PNG]] - Dominion War Victory Medal (USS Baldwin: "Good Will")

Background

 * Any similarities between Laura's abilities and those of characters in the Star Wars universe is intentional — The USS Baldwin series author has friends that are Star Wars Fans