Richard Boswell

Richard Boswell

Captain Richard Boswell is Captain of the Federation starship USS Remington.

Early Years
Boswell was born on Earth in 2340 to Helen and John Boswell. Due to his father's career in Starfleet, Richard and his family often found themselves moving from planet to planet and ship to ship. After his father was injured during a minor skirmish with the Romulans in 2353, John was forced to retire and the family was able to settle down back on Earth. Three years later, Richard joined the Academy.

The Academy
When he began courses at the Academy, Boswell was by no means a stellar student. He nearly flunked out during his freshman year and struggled through his final years. He finished near the bottom of his graduating class and was assigned to the USS Franklin as an ensign.

The USS Franklin
Boswell's career on the Boswell was nothing like his time at the Academy. Despite his earlier failings, he was a high-performing officer on the ship and was quickly promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade within six months of his posting. He continued to serve in that capacity on the Franklin for four years until he was promoted off the ship as a Lieutenant on Starbase 5.

Starbase 5
Boswell continued to make his mark during his time on the Starbase, gaining the recognition of the base's commanding officer. Despite being given several opportunities to change assignment, Boswell served on Starbase 5's crew for eight more years, until he was promoted to Commander and given the opportunity to be the first officer of the USS Lexington, which had lost its first officer at the Battle of Sector 001.

The USS Remington
Boswell was finally given command of his own ship after a ten-year career as the Lexington's first officer. Out of several different vessels, Boswell chose command of the USS Remington, the prototype of the Remington class.