Daniel Hunter

Daniel Hunter (service number SC 880-401) was the first officer of the USS Intrepid. (Star Trek: Intrepid) He was promoted to Captain after his predecessor's untimely death. (Star Trek: Intrepid)

Early life and career

Daniel Hunter was born on Luna Colony in 2346 (Terran calendar). His father was a Merchant Service spacer, and his mother a diplomatic aide.

Family and personal life

An explorer at heart, Daniel Hunter was a hands-on officer who chafed at inactivity. While a poor delegator, he was an excellent team player. When off-duty, he was usually found in the holodeck, enjoying the ambiance of the mess hall, or learning to play the trumpet.

Relationships

Hunter previously served with Commodore Aaron Prentice aboard the USS Nokoni and the two remained good friends. Prentice was the only reason Captain Talath did not replace Hunter as Executive Officer. For his part, Hunter was equally ambivalent towards Talath, considering her a martinet overly obsessed with the chain of command.

Maintains a friendly rivalry with Elizabeth Shelby, Captain of the USS Excelsior. The two often play subspace chess, with Hunter routinely losing.

Memorable quotes

"I was in command. It was my call, my responsibility!"

— "Heavy Lies the Crown"

"We're Starfleet, you idiot!"

— "Heavy Lies the Crown"

"Baseball? Never heard of it. Is it anything like cricket?"

— "Orphans of War"

"Look, it's just common sense. If you're a small, gelatinous life-form, you don't sit on the buffet table."

— Captain Daniel Hunter, on a "misunderstanding" at a diplomatic dinner. (Star Trek: Operation Beta Shield)

Chronology

• 2346: Born in Armstrong City, Luna Colony.
• 2364: Enters Starfleet Academy.
• 2368: Graduates Starfleet Academy. Assigned to the USS Stargazer as a biologist.
• 2369: Promoted to Lieutenant (JG). Qualifies as field medic.
• 2371: Completes Bridge Officer Training Program.
• 2372: Assigned to USS Discovery as watch officer.
• 2373: Promoted to Lieutenant (SG).
• 2374: Assigned to USS Dathon as Mission Operations Officer.
• 2376: Assigned to USS Nokoni as Mission Operations Officer.
• 2377: Promoted to Lieutenant-Commander. Becomes second officer aboard USS Nokoni.
• 2380: Promoted to Commander. Assigned to USS Intrepid as first officer.

Background information

Nick Cook as Hunter

• Daniel Hunter is played by fan actor Nick Cook in all of the character's appearances on Star Trek: Intrepid.