Billy (Starfleet)

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Billy in 2151

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Billy in 2161

Billy was an operations division engineering and security officer serving as an Ensign aboard the Earth Starfleet starship Enterprise under Captain Jonathan Archer.

In 2151, Billy was made responsible for purging the starship's aft plasma manifold. (ENT: "Unexpected")

Billy was ordered by Charles Tucker III stand by for an order to vent the nacelles in order to prevent Enterprise from leaving orbit of the Akaali planet (ENT: "Civilization")

He was later asked by Trip Tucker to finish giving Liana a tour of Enterprise after Trip was called away for a briefing with Captain Archer. (ENT: "Oasis")

Billy suffered an injury during the attack by the Xindi near Azati Prime in 2154 which required him to wear a neck brace. It was in this condition that he attended Captain Archer's empassioned speech in honor of the eighteen crewmembers who died in the attack. (ENT: "The Forgotten")

By 2161, Billy had attained the rank of ensign. That year he informed Archer that it was time to give his speech at the Federation Founding Ceremony. (ENT: "These Are the Voyages...")

Appendices

Memorable Quotes

• ENT: "These Are the Voyages..."
  • "Whenever you're ready, sir."

Appearances

• ENT:
  • "Broken Bow"
    - With a female crewmember in the mess hall while Trip speaks to Fletcher.
  • "Fight or Flight"
    - Sitting with crewmembers in the mess hall.
  • "Terra Nova"
    - Passing Archer in the corridor while carrying a maintenance kit.
  • "The Andorian Incident"
    - Climbing stairway to second level of engineering.
  • "Breaking the Ice"
    - Assisting Commander Tucker in engineering.
  • "Cold Front"
    - Assisting Lieutenant Malcolm Reed as a security officer, tracking Silik through the bowels of Enterprise while sporting a phase rifle.
  • "The Crossing"
    - Escorted Malcom Reed, who was possessed by a "Wisp", from T'Pol's quarters to Reed's quarters.
  • "Damage"
    - Conducting repairs in the corridors near Enterprise's Sickbay following the Xindi attack at Azati Prime.
  • "Observer Effect"
    - In the mess hall with fellow crewmembers while the Organian possessed Reed and Mayweather discuss chess.

Background

Billy, who was first referenced by name in "Unexpected", and was later identified by name in "Oasis," was played by Solomon Burke, Jr. His surname was not given in either reference, nor would he be credited for any of his roles until his final appearance in "These Are the Voyagers...", where he was simply credited as "Ensign."