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832 LOGISTICAL SUPPORT THE STAR TREX ENCYCLOPEDIA: A REFERENCE GUIDE TO THE FUTURE—SUPPLEMENT

T'Kumbra captain Solok organized the team specifically to challenge his former academy classmate Benjamin Sisko at station Deep Space 9. The Logicians defeated the Niners in a game held in one of the station's holosuites. (“Take Me Out to the Holosuite” [DS9)).

Logistical Support. Starfleet operational division responsible for matériel supply for spacecraft and ground-support facilities. The Logistics complex at Starfleet Headquarters was a security area. (“In the Flesh” [VGRY]).

loon. Diving, fish-eating waterfowl indigenous to Earth. A monetary coin from the Earth nation of Canada featured an image of a loon. One such coin was an heirloom in Michael Eddington’s family for over 200 years, (“Blaze of Glory" [DS9]).

Lorenzo, Al. Starfleet officer. Chief of operations on Decos Prime in 2375. Lorenzo had an unusual hobby, collecting holophotos of himself sitting behind the desks of famous Starfleet captains. Lorenzo often obtained these images by sneaking into their offices. In 2375, Lorenzo borrowed Captain Benjamin Sisko's desk from Ensign Nog in exchange for an induction modulation. Lorenzo's collection included photos of himself behind the desks of captains Jean-Luc Picard and Robert DeSoto. (Treachery, Faith, and the Great River” [DS9]).

lucid dreaming. Form of self-hypnosis. Lucid dreaming is a technique that allows a subject to take control of dreams. In 2374, Chakotay used lucid dreaming to make contact with a dream species, (“Waking Moments” [VGRY]).

Lumas. (Alan Altshuld). Representative of the Lon Caatati people in 2374, when his people were . 0 in desperate need of supplies following a Borg 3 attack. Lumas gratefully accepted a gift of sup[ plies and food from the Federation starship Voyager, but later attempted to use force to coerce Voyager personnel to provide still more matériel. (“Day of Honor" [VGR]). Alan Altshuld previously played Pomet in “Starship Mine" (TNG) and Yaranek in “Gambit, Part I" (TNG).

Lumba. (Armin Shimerman). Temporary identity taken by Quark in 2374 when he was surgically transformed into a Ferengi female in an elaborate plan to help Grand Nagus Zek retain his office. “Lumba” caught the attentions of FCA Commissioner Nilva, despite the fact that she wore clothing. (“Profit and Lace" [DS9]).

Luna. Alternate name for the Moon, Earth's natural satellite. Dorian Collins, a native of the Moon, noted that a lunar native would never use the term “Luna.” (“Valiant” [DS9]).

Lunar Schooner. Nickname referring to Federation citizens living on Earth's Moon. Jake Sisko used the term to describe Dorian Collins. (“Valiant™ [DS9]).

Lupi. Favorite doll of Molly O'Brien. (“Time's Orphan" [DS9)).

Lurians. Humanoid civilization. Morn, a regular patron of Quark's bar, was Lurian. Lurians have two stomachs and multiple hearts. It is a Lurian custom to bring gifts of food and drink for the deceased at their funeral, so they will have something to sustain them in the afterlife. The Lurian homeworld is ruled by a monarchy. (“Who Mourns for Morn?" [DS9]). Lurians have four lungs. (“The Sound of Her Voice" [DS9)).

Lytasians. Civilization of sentient beings. Two hundred seventythree Lytasians slaughtered ten lone Ferengi in the Battle of Prexnak, regarded by some scholars as the most important battle in Ferengi history. (“The Magnificent Ferengi” [DS9]).