Franklin Xavier

Franklin Xavier was a Human Starfleet officer.

Xavier graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2352. He began his career with four years aboard the USS Wallis, two as an ensign and security officer and two more as Assistant Chief Security/Tactical Officer with the rank of lieutenant junior grade. In 2356, the serious young officer was transferred to the USS Middleton where he would make quite a mark.

Xavier became not only a department head but also Second Officer, and distinguished himself during several away missions. He gained the respect and trust of the Middleton's commanding officer, Judith Engström, and they would eventually become close friends. In 2359, he was promoted to lieutenant commander; a promotion to commander followed four years later. Xavier became first officer in 2361 and remained in that position until the departure of his mentor.

A minor scandal ensued in that year, 2367, concerning Xavier and his possible advancement. Engström herself supported the change of command and for a while, it was accepted by most that a promotion was forthcoming. However, Xavier received orders to proceed to the USS Pioneer to serve as first officer on the new ship. Reputedly, this was due to certain officials in Starfleet Command who wished him to spend more time as an exceutive officer before recieving his own starship. It is currently unknown why he was transferred instead of simply serving underneath the next CO of the Middleton.