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"My job is to preserve as many lives as possible at any cost."
– Nhan to Michael Burnham, 2257 ("The Red Angel")

Commander Nhan was a 23rd century female Barzan Federation Starfleet officer. During her career, she would serve on at least two Federation starships, the USS Discovery and the USS Enterprise.

Starfleet career

Serving on the Enterprise

As some point during her life, Nhan joined Starfleet where by 2257, would obtain the rank of Commander, and was serving as an engineer aboard the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike. (DIS: "Brother")

Serving on the Discovery

Along with Evan Connolly, she accompanied Captain Pike onto the USS Discovery when the Enterprise suffered a malfunction. She was also a part of the team that investigated the crashed wreckage of the USS Hiawatha. (DIS: "Brother")

Nhan later transferred to the Discovery and served on the bridge crew, later assigned as chief of security. (DIS: "An Obol for Charon", "Saints of Imperfection")

Nhan accompanied Michael Burnham and Airiam to board Section 31 Headquarters, which led to a series of events where she had to eject Airiam from the airlock before Control could take the Sphere's data. (DIS: "Project Daedalus")

She attended Airiam's funeral afterwards, and later apologized to Burnham for her actions. Burnham assured Nhan that she did the right thing. (DIS: "The Red Angel")

When it was decided that Burnham would take Discovery forward in time to prevent Control from seizing the Sphere data, Nhan decided not to resume her post on the Enterprise, but was among a group of officers volunteering to join her, even knowing that there was no chance to return. (DIS: "Such Sweet Sorrow")

Memorable quotes

"I see where the Federation puts its pennies."
"Do not covet thy neighbor's starship, commander. Besides, we've got the new uniforms."
"And lovely uniforms, they are. Captain."
"Very colorful."

- Nhan, Christopher Pike, Saru, and Michael Burnham on the Discovery and new Starfleet uniforms (DIS: "Brother")


"Commander."
"Hey."
"I just...Look, my job is to preserve as many lives as possible at any cost. But what you said at the service...It is hard to let go."
"You did the right thing. I'm grateful you were there."
"Strange way to get to know someone, but...after seeing how hard you fought for her, the real her...Let's just say I'm grateful you were there, too."

- Nhan and Michael Burnham on Airiam's death (DIS: "The Red Angel")

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

Nhan was portrayed by actress Rachael Ancheril.

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