Leah Benson (mirror)

Leah Benson was a pilot on the Enterprise and then the Defiant (: The Light).

Early Life
Leah was born in 2116 (:Bread).

She was hired as a pilot to fill in, and got more work when Melissa Madden died (:Bread).

Starfleet
Leah was with Starfleet from an early time, but rose more quickly through the ranks after Madden's demise. She was able to leave the Defiant with the help of Josh Rosen, who helped her because they were members of the same faith, which they practiced in secret (:Bread).

Personal Life
She was an alcoholic and a lesbian, and dated a schoolteacher, Leonora Digiorno, who she killed during an alcoholic rage, on May 18, 2165 (:Fortune). She later dated Science Crewman Diana Jones, who left her when she (Diana) learned that Leah had murdered Leonora (:Bread).

Memorable Quotes
"Like I said, I was a boozehound. The previous honey was Leonora Digiorno. I made her go out and get me more. When she refused, I offed her."

- (:Bread)

Note(s)

 * Images of actors are used to simulate the cast of the series. As a result Leah Benson is portrayed by.