Susan Cassoday

Lieutenant commander Susan Cassoday was a Starfleet officer in the late 24th century.

Starfleet Career

In mid 2374, she was assigned as the flight controller for the newly-commissioned USS Ottawa under the command of her old friend, Jenna Carson. (USS Baldwin: "The Return of Khan")

In September of 2377, she was promoted to become Ottawa's new executive officer (USS Baldwin: "Wild Roses")

Personal relationships

Patrick Ingrum

Susan and Patrick Ingrum were classmates in high school, where Susan was a reporter and Patrick was a photographer. One of her stories was on a basketball tournament in Minneapolis, where Patrick was taking pictures of his sister, Anna. During the tournament, she introduced Patrick to her sister Katy Cassoday. (USS Baldwin: "Storm Front")

Jenna Carson and Sonya Fiehrer

Susan has known Jenna Carson and Sonya Fiehrer since they were children. The three grew up together in the same town. During their childhood, they had gone on a campout on Deneva when the weather modification network failed, causing it to rain. The three also camped out on Grecon IV in 2377, where a lightning strike disabled the runabout Verdigris. (USS Baldwin: "Like the Rain")

Service jacket

Assignment History

	First Year Cadet	2365-66	Starfleet Academy	Assumes four years in the academy from the age of 18
	Second Year Cadet	2366-67
	Third Year Cadet	2367-68
	Fourth Year Cadet	2368-69
	Lieutenant	2374-2377	Flight controller, USS Ottawa	USS Baldwin: "The Return of Khan"
	Lieutenant	2377-	First officer, USS Ottawa	USS Baldwin: "Wild Roses"

Decorations

	Battle of Betazed Medal	2375	Received for serving aboard Ottawa in the mission to retake Betazed	USS Baldwin: "Determined Warrior"
	Battle of Cardassia Medal	2375	Received for serving aboard Ottawa during the Battle of Cardassia	USS Baldwin: "Resolution"
	Dominion War Victory Medal	2375	Received for serving in Starfleet during the Dominion War	USS Baldwin: "Good Will"
	Career Service Citation.	2377	Awarded for 8 years service in Starfleet