Star Trek Expanded Universe
Register
Advertisement

Captain Edward J. Stanfield was the commanding officer of the USS Valkyrie (NCC-2590) from its launch in the year 2294. He was transferred to the ship at short notice after the original captain, Lorraine Wilcox, was killed in a raid by Orion pirates.

Stanfield was a good friend of Captain Alec Grigory of the USS Potemkin. In 2299, the Valkyrie was the first of several ships to pick up survivors from the Potemkin's crew, after the ship had been destroyed. Grigory himself was presumed dead. (Star Trek: Valkyrie: "New Command", "Starbase 44", Project Potemkin: "Destinies")

He first met Carl Stoeffles during his Academy days and the two remain in regular contact. (Star Trek: Valkyrie: "New Command", "The Inquiry")

Early career[]

Stanfield served as an ensign aboard the USS Montana. Following this, he was assigned to the USS Armstrong as a lieutenant junior grade in the engineering division. (Star Trek: Valkyrie: "Anniversary")

His first command was the Saladin-class starship USS Columbia.

His second command was the USS Saratoga, following the ship's repairs after the Whale Probe incident. The Saratoga later transported delegates to the Khitomer Conference of 2293. (Star Trek: Valkyrie)

External links[]

Advertisement