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numerous archeological ruins on the planet's surface. In 2370, i | the Debrune ruins were the target of mercenary Arctus Baran, who was working for the Vulcan isolationist movement, searching for fragments of the ancient Stone of Gol. (“Gambit, Part |” [TNG]).

Decius. (Lawrence Montaigne). Officer aboard the Romulan birdof-prey that crossed the Romulan Neutral Zone into Federation space in 2266. Although a junior officer aboard that vessel, he had relatives in high places in the Romulan government, and thus carried possibly undue influence. Decius used his influence to steer his commander into a more aggressive strategy when confronting the Enterprise. ("Balance of Terror” [TOS)). Lawrence Montaigne - also played Stonn in “Amok Time" (TOS). Along with Mark Lenard, = Montaigne was a leading contender to replace Leonard Nimoy just prior to the original Star Trek's second season.

Decius. A Romulan warbird, encountered by the Enterprise-D : and “Captain” Riker during a virtual reality engineered by Barash = on Alpha Onias Ill in 2367. In this fantasy, the Decius transported CQ “Admiral” Picard, Counselor Troi, and “Ambassador” Tomalak to / Fed 5 a rendezvous with the Enterprise-D. (“Future Imperfect” [TNG]). CELSION ( "i Decker, Commodore Matt. (William THI Windom). Commander of the U.S.S. [il . EN Constellation. Decker's ship was § / a attacked by a robotic planet killer of . Po aaa weapon in 2267. During the attack, foe — Decker sent his crew down to the gaa q third planet in the L-374 system, but \ TEER # shortly thereafter, the planet killer CHEE <li destroyed all the planets in that sys- Jig 'g a a a tem, leaving Decker aboard his ship J — J — as the only survivor. Decker later commandeered an Enterprise oe —— shuttlecraft on a suicide attack against the planet killer. The attack was unsuccessful, but his actions paved the way to the planet killer's destruction. (“The Doomsday Machine" [TOS]) ; L | 3 py », Decker, Willard. (Stephen Collins). Captain of : ~ the Starship Enterprise during the ship's refit- U, - ting in 2270-2271. Decker, who had been 1 nec J assigned to the Enterprise at Kirk's recom- LAUNCHES mendation, was replaced by Kirk and down- Loe graded to executive officer when the ship . wal Sid intercepted the V'Ger entity near Earth in nits 2271. Decker was the son of Commodore BN | Matt Decker and was apparently killed A when he physically joined with V'Ger to Aer. help dissuade that entity from destroying the Earth. Decker was — listed as "missing in action,” Before his assignment to the ee | TEE Enterprise, Decker had been stationed on planet Delta IV, and aE a BE a was romantically involved with future Enterprise navigator Ilia. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture). Paramount publicity materials dedication plaque. Commemorative plate located on the bridge suggested that Will Decker was the son of Commodore Matt of Federation starships. Decker, but this was not confirmed by the movie itself. Deela. (Karen Hensel) Bajoran national who helped care for decompression chamber. Cardassian war orphans at the Tozhat Resettlement Center in Medical treatment facility 2370. Deela was a member of the Bajoran underground during aboard Federation starships the Cardassian occupation of her homeworld. (“Cardassians” for patients requiring exposure | [DS9]). Deela’s name was never mentioned in the aired episode to atmospheric pressures other = and only appeared in the script. than Class-M normal. (“Space . ut Seed” [TOS], “The Empath” 4 Deela. (Kathie Browne). Queen of the > [TOS], “The Lights of Zetar" Scalosian civilization who comman- (Fe [TOs] deered the Starship Enterprise in 2268, * intending to procure a supply of fertile | DeCurtis, Ensign. (Todd Waring). Starfleet officer assigned to males for the perpetuation of her peo- 5 y station Deep Space 9. DeCurtis assisted command personnel in ple. Like all Scalosians, Deela’s bio- E 3 isolating the replicant O'Brien from sensitive areas of the station. chemistry had undergone hyperaccel- - ’ (“Whispers™ [DS9)) eration, so one hour for her was like one of our seconds. Deela was attracted to a Dedestris. Planet in the Delta Quadrant. A very delicate fabric James Kirk, and accelerated him to her Rs - spun from the petals of a flower that blooms only in moonlight was level. Kirk thwarted her plans, and Deela subsequently returned to imported from Dedestris by the Sikarians. (“Prime Factors.” [VGR]). Scalos with her people. (“Wink of an Eye" [TOS]).