Kara Carlson (Challenger)

Ensign Kara Carlson is a Human female who services the United Earth Starfleet as chief helmswoman onboard the and later on  starship Challenger under the command of Captain Taylor. (Starship Challenger)

Early Life
Kara Carlson was born on March 21st in 2132 on Earth to both Daniel and Dana Carlson as well as the sister of Steven Carlson.

West Point Academy
Kara Carlson was an outstanding pilot – one of the best at West Point Academy. Kara lost her father during the Earth-Romulan War and had regrets about her relationship with her father. She had unresolved issues, and had turned to Commander Martin as a surrogate father.

SS Eberswalde
Ensign Carlson boarded the SS Eberswalde in 2153 as assistant conn officer under the command of Captain William Tracer.

Challenger (NX-03)
In 2155, Ensign Carlson manned the helm of the Challenger when she launched and she had a great time flying the ship, in 2156 she was present during the Battle of Andoria. When the Romulans were trying to capture the Challenger Carlson reported that propulsion and navigation had failed. Before the Challenger was about to be taken by the Star Empire fourteen ships emerge from warp and run the Romulan fleet from the system.