Kyle (Lieutenant)

Johnathan "John" Winston Thomas Kyle was a officer, of British descent, on active duty in the 23rd century.


 * Kyle had no canonical given name. In and many novels in the Pocket Books continuity, it is John, after the actor who played him. In Orion Press continuity, his given name is Jonathan (nicknamed "Jon"). In FASA RPG continuity, it is Winston. In the continuity of DC Comics, it is Thomas.

During James T. Kirk's first five-year mission as commanding officer of the USS Enterprise, Kyle's primary billet was transporter chief, though he was cross-trained as a helmsman and a science officer. 

Kyle also served on Enterprise, after its refit, as chief maintenance officer for two years. (Orion Press: "Gorgon's Lair", Liberation from Hell)

By the mid-2280s, Kyle had been promoted to commander and was the second officer and chief communications officer of the USS Reliant, commanded by Captain Clark Terrell. 


 * Starship Creator has Kyle's transfer to the Reliant in 2284, while Orion Press has the transfer in 2275.