Ray Martin

Ray Martin was the Commanding Officer of the USS Saladin from 2268 to 2291. ('"Starship Saladin")

Personality
Ray Martin is a dedicated and honest man, sometimes brooding, but always ready for action. He stands up for his crewmates but is always ready to make the hard decisions necessary for command, even if it means he may have to leave a friend behind.

Early Life and Career


Ray Martin served as a cadet aboard the U.S.S. ENTERPRISE briefly under Captain Christopher Pike on a mission to Berengaria VII. (See Star Trek: "Here There Be Dragons" a story by Kenneth Thomson Jr.)

He graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2264, shortly after returning from that mission, and was assigned to the crew of the old USS Saladin (NCC 0500). He was later transferred to the U.S.S. HOOD, serving as a junior helmsman. In 2265, he was assigned to the refit U.S.S. SALADIN as helmsman. He rose through the ranks, proving his capability on several missions, and was promoted to First Officer under then Commander John Russell when the ship's First Officer was killed in action in 2267. In 2268, the Saladin returned from its four-year mission, and Captain Russell was assigned to command the U.S.S. HOOD and offerred the job of First Officer to Martin while Saladin was refit. Martin served aboard the Hood during the ill-fated wargames between the M-5 computer aboard the Enterprise and Hood, Potemkin, Lexington and Excalibur. He was later given command of the Saladin once the refit was completed where he served as captain until the ship's disappearance in the year 2291. (Starship Saladin)

The Saladin
As first a crewman and later the captain of the Saladin, Ray Martin served with distinction and was instrumental in preventing a war with the Klingons. (story point to be revealed later.)

Later Years
Somewhat bitter from spending almost his entire Starfleet career in the military service, he longed for answers to the fundamental questions of life, and would dedicate himself to finding them as best as any man could.

Family and Personal Life
His grandparents served aboard the USS Cochrane (NCC 63) during the Romulan War. He has a cousin Henry "Hank" Jones who served as a security officer aboard the USS Azrael (NCC 517). (See "Power Source" a Starship Farragut animated episode.)

Chronology

 * 2234 Ray Martin is born on Earth
 * 2252 Entered Starfleet Academy and graduated with honors
 * 2256 Midshipman cruise, USS Enterprise (NCC 1701)
 * 2257-2264 Tactical Officer, USS Saladin (NCC 0500)
 * 2264-2265 Helmsman, USS Hood (NCC 1703)
 * 2265-2267 Helmsman, USS Saladin (NCC 500) First Officer, USS Saladin (NCC-500) First Officer, USS Hood (NCC 1703)
 * 2268-2291 Commanding officer, USS Saladin (NCC 500)