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[[Tac officer|Tac Officer]] '''Chang''' was a [[Starfleet]] [[officer]] in the [[24th century]], of [[Asia]]n descent.
 
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|actor = [[Robert Ito]]
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[[TAC officer]] '''Chang''' was a [[Starfleet]] [[lieutenant]] in the mid-[[24th century]]. In [[2364]], he served on [[Relva VII]], where he oversaw prospective [[cadet]]s taking the [[Starfleet Academy entrance exam]].
In [[2364]], he held the [[rank]] of [[lieutenant]], and was posted to [[Relva VII]]. Among his duties was overseeing the [[Starfleet Academy]] entrance exam. He told [[Wesley Crusher]], [[Oliana Mirren]], [[T'Shanik]], and [[Mordock]] that were all top candidates, but only one will enter the Academy this round, and although the test would be challenging, he wished them the best.
 
   
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In that year, Chang introduced himself to [[Wesley Crusher]], [[Oliana Mirren]], [[T'Shanik]] and [[Mordock]], all of whom were vying for the Academy position. All four finalists participated in various exams, including the [[hyperspace physics]] test. Later, Chang set up a confrontation in a [[corridor]], wherein Wesley and Mordock seemingly offended a [[Zaldan]] officer, and congratulated Wesley on recognizing the cultural complexities involved in resolving the dispute.
Chang also supervised another part of the test when Wesley and [[Rondon]] got into a confrontation in the [[corridor|hallway]], congratulating Wesley for handling the situation well. He also praised Mordock for being the second fastest ever on a different portion of the exam, but was aware that Wesley helped the young [[Benzite]] with the test. He explained to Wesley the nature of his psych test after the candidate went through it.
 
   
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As part of the entrance exam, all four candidates were required to ungergo a [[psych test]], a trial wherein they would be confronted with their greatest fears. In Wesley's case, this involved being seemingly forced into a situation in which he would have to save a man's life at the expense of another man's. Chang later explained that Wesley's fear was based upon the fact that [[Jack Crusher|Wesley's father]] had died in the line of duty, and that Wesley had never been sure if he would be able to make the same choice that was made for his father. Ultimately, Mordock was chosen as the candidate for the Academy, but Chang encouraged the other candidates to apply again. ({{TNG|Coming of Age}})
In the end, announced that Mordock was the winner, noting that Wesley's help to Mordock was not the only difference between them. ({{TNG|Coming of Age}})
 
   
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:''The nature of being a Tac Officer wasn't explained, and this title was never used in subsequent episodes. Although Chang wore a [[command division]] [[uniform]], it is often assumed his title is short for [[tactical officer]].''
 
   
:''Chang was played by [[Robert Ito]].''
 
   
 
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Revision as of 01:09, 7 June 2014

TAC officer Chang was a Starfleet lieutenant in the mid-24th century. In 2364, he served on Relva VII, where he oversaw prospective cadets taking the Starfleet Academy entrance exam.

In that year, Chang introduced himself to Wesley Crusher, Oliana Mirren, T'Shanik and Mordock, all of whom were vying for the Academy position. All four finalists participated in various exams, including the hyperspace physics test. Later, Chang set up a confrontation in a corridor, wherein Wesley and Mordock seemingly offended a Zaldan officer, and congratulated Wesley on recognizing the cultural complexities involved in resolving the dispute.

As part of the entrance exam, all four candidates were required to ungergo a psych test, a trial wherein they would be confronted with their greatest fears. In Wesley's case, this involved being seemingly forced into a situation in which he would have to save a man's life at the expense of another man's. Chang later explained that Wesley's fear was based upon the fact that Wesley's father had died in the line of duty, and that Wesley had never been sure if he would be able to make the same choice that was made for his father. Ultimately, Mordock was chosen as the candidate for the Academy, but Chang encouraged the other candidates to apply again. (TNG: "Coming of Age")

Chang was played by Robert Ito.
The title TAC officer was not used in any subsequent episodes.