Ronnie Kozar

Ronald ‘’Ronnie” Kozar was a Starfleet officer during the late 24th century. His most notable assignments were aboard the U.S.S. Horatio Nelson and the U.S.S. Lambda Paz.

Horatio Nelson
As a lieutenant commander, Kozar served as commanding officer of the Starfleet frigate, U.S.S. Horatio Nelson during the Federation-Cardassian border conflict. The Nelson was part of a fleet commanded by Captain Edward Jellico of the U.S.S. Cairo during the decisive Battle of Sector 21505 in 2366. His officers concluded that automated Cardassian dreadnaughts were being controlled by the fleet’s lead ship and used a scattering field to disrupt that link. The dreadnaughts, which were running  maneuvers at the Federation fleet, were then easily destroyed, leading to a more decisive victory in what had been a to that point. (: "Revenge a Dish Best Served Cold")

Lambda Paz
When Dominion War began in 2373, Admirals Jellico and Ross recommended Kozar for command of the Lambda Paz. They were overruled by Fleet Admiral Alynna Nechayev, who assigned command to pardoned ex-Maquis Limis Vircona on the advice of Captain Benjamin Sisko. Admiral Jellico later spoke to Kozar in private, and gave him expanded autonomy to relieve Limis of her command if the situation called for it.

Kozar often butted heads with Limis, stating that she was often reckless, and made decisions unilaterally without consulting the first officer or other senior staff. Following the Lambda Paz’s destruction, Limis announced her intention to have Kozar transferred away from her next command, and even recommended that he be demoted to midshipman to learn respect for the chain of command. Kozar said he would welcome such a transfer. (: " The True Way")

Service jacket
- Commanding Officer, USS Horatio Nelson- 2366-2373 - First officer, USS Lambda Paz- 2375-2376