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Starfleet Propulsion Expert
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Kosinski

defensive hubristic arrogant authoritarian technically brilliant
Kosinski arrives aboard the USS Enterprise as a Starfleet propulsion expert tasked with conducting controversial warp drive experiments. His presence dominates with arrogant and authoritarian energy, repeatedly asserting control over the warp test schedule and clashing with the Enterprise engineering team, especially Commander Riker and Chief Engineer Argyle. Kosinski's technical expertise is unquestioned by Starfleet, yet his methods provoke skepticism and tension. He aggressively inputs complex warp drive formulas, challenges established protocols, and insists on his theory's superiority. During the experiment, his initial confidence fractures into panic when his assistant's subtle manipulations cause an unprecedented warp surge, flinging the ship beyond known galaxies. Despite embarrassed admissions of mathematical errors, Kosinski struts on the bridge claiming credit for the 'wonderful, incredible mistake,' embodying a complex blend of hubris, brilliance, and denial. His interactions center on enforcing authority, defending his warped vision, and salvaging prestige amid crisis. Kosinski arrives aboard the USS Enterprise as an engineer dispatched by Starfleet with the explicit mission to improve the ship's warp drive. His presence triggers suspicion among the crew and Starfleet representatives, as questionable theories and controversial access granted by Captain Picard to the ship's engines cast doubt on his influence. Although Kosinski holds technical expertise in warp engineering, his role becomes a focal point in the investigation surrounding the Enterprise's loss of control and the mysterious voyage to an alternate universe, revealing a complex intersection of trust, authority, and technological risk.
36 appearances
Warp Drive Technology
Also known as: Assistant, Enigmatic Assistant, Kosinski's Helper

Kosinski's Journey

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36 moments