A survivor was an individual who survived an event in which others have died. In armed conflict between two adversaries, the survivors of the losing side might become the prisoners of the winning side. (TOS: "The Cage"; TNG: "Redemption II")
In 2259, a computer simulation aboard USS Enterprise suggested that the comet C/2260-Quentin striking the M-class planet Persephone III would leave no survivors. (SNW: "Children of the Comet")
In the aftermath of the attack by the Crystalline Entity on Melona IV in 2368, Doctor Kila Marr conducted interviews with each of the survivors. The scientist intended to collect what specific details could be gleaned from the survivors' observations of the event, so as to construct a more detailed knowledge base about the attack and the attacker. (TNG: "Silicon Avatar")
Known survivors[]
- 2236: Vina, an adult crewmember, survived the forced landing of the SS Columbia on Talos IV. She was recovered from the wreckage by the Talosians, who took care of her from that point on. (TOS: "The Cage")