Marie Barlow

History
Barlow was born in new york, earth. growing up she spent most of her time on her grandparents farm in indiana. during this time she was sheltered from most technology and this less dependant style of life was to serve her well during her early starfleet career.

on her first asignment abourd the uss candilarbra, her away team became trapped on the surfice of a hostile planet, and face iminent death without their technology. Marie refused to give up and rekindlled her rural routes, and used her exceptionall survival skills to save the lives of the rest of her team.

this act of supreme improvisation was greatly commended upon their resuce, but the reputation that followed her abord the ship after was unwelcome. she requested a transfer soon after.

he degree in engineering was higly sought after and it wasnt long before the USS Carlson came knocking. several years of service abord the ship followed, and she rose throught the ranks to become cheif engineer.

when the XO possition became avaiable she was quick to apply, and was just as quickly dismissed. the fleet command and the captain prefered to bring in a outsider, and a bajoran- starfleet convert was assigned.

she continued to serve, and was determined to prove the decision was flawed, eventually being appointed as the captain of the USS Essex where she has served ever since