Nathaniel Farmer | |
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Actor: | Greg Littlefield |
Species: | Human |
Gender: | Male |
Affiliation: | Starfleet |
Assignment(s): | Chief of Security Deep Space 3 |
Stationed: | Deep Space 3 |
Occupation: | Starfleet officer |
Rank: | Lieutenant |
Insignia: |
Lieutenant Nathaniel Farmer was Chief of Security of Deep Space 3, in the mid-24th century. (Star Trek: Outpost)
Starfleet career
Prior to his arrival at Deep Space Three, Nathaniel Farmer served in Starfleet Intelligence, as well as being a Section 31 operative. He served under a handler named Mith for a number of operations.
At one point, Deep Space Three was going to have a branch office, with Farmer playing a critical role. He sent ahead to prep for the arrival of the others. Then, for reasons unknown, Mith pulled the plug on the op, and left Farmer to fend for himself. He ended up as Chief of Security for the Station.
Relationships
With his subordinates
Master Chief Burt Knox
With his peers
Agent Yamanu Lancer
Though they had never met prior to Lancer's arrival, Farmer immediately recognized Lancer as a Section 31 operative, regardless of Lancer's claims to be "out of the business". In short order they formed an effective working relationship, even sharing some of their tools of the trade. Farmer even managed to convince Lancer to help out with a few intelligence issues, such as the growing influence of The Core, as well as keeping a watchful eye on Mith when she went to The Enclave to investigate the disappearance of one her operatives, John Harrison.
Mith
At some point earlier in his career, Farmer and Mith worked together on a number of missions. Their relationship grew to the point that Mith addressed Farmer as 'Nathaniel'. That was strained when Mith abandoned Farmer at DS3. Though she promised to "Make it up to him", She has so far failed to fulfil said promise, her excuse being; "It's complicated". Still, Farmer's desire to 'come in from the cold' ensured his continuing cooperation with his old handler.
With his superiors
Captain Montaine Buchanan
Until recently, had been Captain Montaine Buchanan's strong right arm, moving in quickly to deter or eliminate any and all opposition to his heavy handed micromanaging command style. "Captain Buchanan has succeeded in breaking the spirits of just about everyone onboard the Station". Farmer had also been more than aware that there were elements back in Sector 001 that felt the Captain should have been replaced a long time ago. In 2365, Farmer, along with Station First officer Gregory Torkelson, Chief medical officer Arban Breetal, and Chief engineer Jennifer Forrestal staged an 'intervention to demand an explanation behind the Captain's recent behavioral changes.
Captain Taldeen
Though his interaction with the Judge Advocate General representative have been limited at DS3, Farmer is quite familiar with Captain Taldeen. He knows the Captain is a thorough investigator, going after high profile targets with a high success rate, he also knows him as a fellow Section 31 operative that was not very popular, mainly due to the fact that he required extraordinary amounts of evidence before he would act outside of Starfleet regulations, to the chagrin of his superiors. Lieutenant Farmer knows that Taldeen's investigation determine whether Captain Buchanan will remain as CO of Deep Space 3, or be replaced. He remains undecided with regards to his position on the matter.
Lieutenant Commander Gregory Torkelson
Though he did't share DS3 XO Gregory Torkelson's philosophy of opening the doors to "Strays and mendicants", He did like the idea it presented to gather intelligence on visiting species. He also held a healthy respect for the Commander's merticulous attention to detail.
Lieutenant Commander Jennifer Forrestal
Memorable Quotes
"How is it that we can be agents of the United Federation of Planets when the things we’ve done - been told to do - are so antithetical to its spirit?" (Episode 70 - Go Not Meekly)
"Wonderful. Two new fronts in the war, and I already don’t have enough men to cover what we have. When this is all over, we need to sit down with Captain Buchanan and discuss our staffing needs. What I wouldn’t give for a full marine detachment." (Episode 39 - Half the Battle)
"I’m sure you would not do anything to WILLINGLY put the station in danger, Doctor; but the power of the unintended consequence can be as destructive and catastrophic as a warp core breach." (Episode 41 - Profit in The Wind Part I)
"I have some of your records. I may still be able to pull some strings, but I’m not naïve enough to think I see everything that’s going on behind the scenes." (Episode 53 - Homecoming)
"We would be disappointed if you and Gasin Vestrock do not have a way to determine if your comm channels are being monitored, "Betty."" (Episode 56 - Confrontation)
Chronology
Background
Nathaniel Farmer is played by Greg Littlefield in all his appearances on Star Trek: Outpost