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"I've never met a more dedicated md."

Commander Katherine Pulaski, Md, was the primary medical officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D in 2365 while Dr. Beverly Crusher was serving as head of Starfleet Medical.

Contents

• 1 Service tape
  • 1.1 Early on career
  • 1.2 USS Enterprise-D
  • one.3 Medical research
• ii Personal relationships
  • 2.1 Romance
  • 2.2 Captain Picard
  • two.three Information
  • 2.iv Worf
• 3 Memorable quotes
• four Appendices
  • 4.1 Appearances
  • 4.2 Background information
  • iv.3 Apocrypha
  • 4.4 External link

Service record

Early career

Pulaski was part of the rescue team responding to a Tholian attack on a Federation starbase in 2353. There was only ane survivor, Kyle Riker, and it was at this time the 2 met. (TNG: "The Icarus Factor")

Prior to her posting to the Enterprise, Pulaski served equally principal medical officer on the USS Repulse nether the command of Captain Taggert.

Like her predecessor eighty years before, Dr. Leonard McCoy, Dr. Pulaski had a transporter phobia. She rarely used the transporter while posted to that vessel, preferring to use shuttlecraft whenever possible. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection", "Shades of Grey")

Taggert was fond of Pulaski, and said he would accept given her a personal shuttlecraft if she had agreed to remain aboard the Repulse. (TNG: "The Child", "Unnatural Selection", "Shades of Gray")

USS Enterprise-D

By 2365, when she transferred to the Enterprise, Pulaski carried the rank of commander. Different Dr. Crusher, nevertheless, she was non considered a bridge officer. (TNG: "Where Silence Has Charter")

Pulaski joined Lieutenant Commander Data and Lieutenant La Forge on a holodeck simulation of a Sherlock Holmes mystery. La Forge had unwittingly given the simulated Professor James Moriarty, Holmes' nemesis, sentience by giving the computer the directive to create an adversary which could defeat Information, not Holmes. Moriarty took command of the programme and abducted Pulaski. She was held captive just unharmed until Captain Picard was able to convince Moriarty to release command of the holodeck. (TNG: "Simple, Dear Data")

Dr. Pulaski at a prematurely advanced historic period

The Enterprise was sent to investigate the disappearance of the USS Lantree and discovered that the unabridged crew had died as a result of premature aging. The Enterprise backtracked the Lantree's course and ended up at the Darwin Genetic Research Station on Gagarin Iv. The scientists on the station, led by Dr. Kingsley, were attempting to genetically engineer several children and accidentally caused their antibodies to go overzealous. The antibodies were designed to seek and destroy harmful organisms before they entered the bodies of the children. The Lantree first officer had been treated for the Thelusian flu prior to visiting Darwin Station, which triggered the immune systems of the children. The antibodies mutated and became airborne, attacking the Lantree crew likewise as the scientists on the station. Dr. Kingsley was determined that the children could not be carriers of the affliction, given their isolation since the infection, plus the fact they take shown no signs. She pleaded with Dr. Pulaski to examine 1 of the children to rule out the possibility. Pulaski eventually convinced Captain Picard to permit her beam ane of the youths, encased in styrolite, aboard for examination. She was not content with scans of the kid in stasis, and later had Commander Information take her and the teenager onto a shuttlecraft for revival in order to avoid risk to the Enterprise. Unfortunately, the children were indeed the source of the disease, and Pulaski was infected once the youth was removed from the styrolite. She and Data returned to the surface of Gagarin Iv, where she worked to find a cure. Fortunately, a cure was devised past Picard and Data, with the assist of Commander Riker, La Forge, and Chief O'Brien involving the transporter. Her DNA from before she was infected was obtained from a strand of hair, and it was used to instruct the biofilter on what elements were function of her normal genetic construction. The procedure was perilous; if the disease could not be removed via transporter, Pulaski's pattern would take been dispersed in space to prevent contamination of the Enterprise crew. The procedure was ultimately successful, and used to treat the station staff. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection")

While visiting the Mariposan colony in 2365, Pulaski, forth with Commander Riker, was briefly abducted. The Mariposans took epithelial cells from both, intending to use them to preserve their colony which was being affected by replicative fading. One time she and Riker learned of this, they returned to the planet and destroyed the two clones. (TNG: "Upwardly The Long Ladder")

Dr. Beverly Crusher decided to return to the Enterprise in 2366. Pulaski transferred off the transport old prior to Crusher's return. (TNG: "Evolution")

Medical inquiry

Early on in her career, Pulaski authored a groundbreaking inquiry paper called "Linear Models of Viral Propagation". It was still the standard on the discipline many years later. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection")

She also performed two successful operations involving ocular implants. She offered the process to Lieutenant Geordi La Forge in 2365, although he turned downwardly the opportunity. (TNG: "Loud As A Whisper")

She had an expertise in middle surgery, and when Picard initially tried to refuse her medical order to go on to Starbase 515 for a cardiac replacement surgery, she said then that her and her staff would exist able to perform the surgery on Enterprise. He refused because of his pride, proverb it would be inappropriate for Pulaski to do and then. Picard somewhen did back-trail Wesley Crusher to the starbase (Wesley was going to undergo testing to see if he could continue his Starfleet University studies aboard Enterprise), but when complications developed that put his life in jeopardy, the surgeons, who were unqualified to perform risky techniques that might save Picard's life, called for Katherine Pulaski, who was so qualified. When Picard awoke to run into Pulaski in the OR, he was annoyed that she was at that place. When she says she was saving his life, he says that this was a routine operation but Pulaski says Picard is not a commonplace man and despite the fact that the entire crew now knows of what's happened, Pulaski tells Picard that he's yet invincible in their optics.(TNG: "Samaritan Snare")

Dr. Pulaski pioneered a technique used to selectively wipe memory engrams from humanoid species, one that Dr. Beverly Crusher was familiar with. (TNG: "Pen Pals", "Who Watches The Watchers")

Pulaski believed that traditional remedies were just every bit valuable as technological ones, perchance even more than so. When the Enterprise was affected by an Iconian software transmission, she instructed her staff to use splints and other primitive treatments while nigh of the transport'due south systems were down. (TNG: "Contamination") She also had her ain blend of chicken soup, chosen PCS (Pulaski'southward chicken soup), which she prescribed to those with ailments such as the flu. (TNG: "The Icarus Factor")

Personal relationships

Romance

Pulaski entered a romantic relationship with Kyle Riker during his convalescence in 2353. She afterward recalled that she would have married him "in a cold infinitesimal", but quickly realized that his priorities were elsewhere and she would not have a stable place in his life. She did not hold this fact confronting him, though, and they remained amicable. Pulaski never mentioned this to his son Will Riker until Kyle came aboard the Enterprise in 2365 to brief Will on his promotion to captain of the USS Aries, a position Will later turned downwardly.

Later she and Kyle parted ways, Pulaski had been married and divorced three times. Like with Kyle, she remained good friends with all three men. (TNG: "The Icarus Factor")

Captain Picard

Pulaski and Jean-Luc Picard butted heads over a number of issues during her year aboard the transport. Picard was somewhat offended that her outset destination upon boarding the ship was 10 Frontwards. (TNG: "The Child") Pulaski was also upset that the Enterprise was going to practice goose egg to help the dying culture on Drema Four. (TNG: "Pen Pals")

He also argued with her over the surgery needed to replace his cardiac implant. Dr. Pulaski believed she could perform the surgery on the Enterprise, but Picard felt information technology would be inappropriate and a sign of weakness in front of the crew. She gave him the option of going to Starbase 515, which he did. He nearly died on the operating table from complications, just the Enterprise rushed to the starbase and Pulaski transported down to complete the surgery. Her expertise saved Picard'southward life. (TNG: "Samaritan Snare")

Despite these conflicts, Pulaski had a deep respect for the captain. She admired him for some fourth dimension prior to her consignment to the Enterprise, and jumped at the chance to transfer when the position became available. Picard did not learn of this until he spoke with Captain Taggert while Pulaski was afflicted past the virus on Gagarin IV. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection")

Data

Pulaski, ready for the Sherlock Holmes programme

Considering of her discomfort with technology, Pulaski was not very kind towards Lieutenant Commander Information when she first boarded the ship. She saw him every bit no more than than a machine, pronouncing his name "DAT-ah" rather than "Mean solar day-ta", and did not understand that, as Information pointed out, "One is my name. The other is not." She was besides confused when Advisor Troi decided to have Information with her during the delivery of her son, believing that the touch of a Human hand was ameliorate than that of an artificial lifeform. (TNG: "The Kid") She was also condescending towards Data and oftentimes spoke to him through other crewmembers. (TNG: "Where Silence Has Lease") She believed that Data'due south methodical way of looking at situations meant that he could never solve a traditional Sherlock Holmes mystery, which led to the cosmos of the program which brought about the sentient Professor Moriarty. (TNG: "Elementary, Dear Data")

Later on during the twelvemonth, notwithstanding, she began to value Data and look upon him as an equal and equally a sentient individual. The major turning point was during the crunch surrounding the Darwin Station children. Information stayed to support Pulaski for a long period of time after she had become infected, something for which she was very grateful. (TNG: "Unnatural Pick") Pulaski even challenged chief Zakdorn strategist Sirna Kolrami to a game of Strategema, believing that Data could win. When Data was unsuccessful, he interpreted it as a possible weakness and relieved himself of duty. Dr. Pulaski tried to encourage Information to return to duty, and make him realize that 1 letdown doesn't necessarily mean full failure, though she was unsuccessful. Finally Captain Picard told Data that a loss tin can exist had with no mistakes fabricated and convinced him to return to duty. Data later forced Kolrami to a stalemate, much to Kolrami'due south chagrin. (TNG: "Pinnacle Performance")

Worf

Pulaski had a certain fascination with Klingon culture. When Lieutenant Worf was diagnosed with the Klingon equivalent of measles, rop'ngor, Pulaski vowed that she would tell no one in order to spare Worf's pride. Worf, who later expressed disdain for any kind of doctors due to his Klingon heritage, considered that a friendly gesture on her function, an honorable act that won his friendship. In club to thank her, Worf had her partake in the Klingon tea ceremony. Pulaski had the presence of heed to requite herself an antidote for a substance in the tea lethal to Humans. (TNG: "Upward The Long Ladder")

She did non find all parts of Klingon culture peculiarly appealing, notwithstanding. She was non very interested in sampling Klingon cuisine (TNG: "A Matter Of Honor") and establish the 2d Rite of Ascension to exist somewhat barbaric. However, she honored Worf by her presence, proving her friendship to him. (TNG: "The Icarus Factor")

Pulaski was also an accomplished poker actor, and joined the Enterprise crew for several poker games. She used to make fun of Worf, because of his icy look during the game. (TNG: "The Measure Of A Man")

Memorable quotes

" Counsellor Troi is going to demand the condolement of a Human touch, not the common cold manus of technology."

- Pulaski expressing misgivings about Data offer to support Deanna Troi every bit she gives nascence to her infant. (TNG: "The Child")

" Information technology'southward a fourth dimension-honored way to practice medicine, with your head and your heart and your hands."

- Pulaski recommending old-fashioned methods (namely, the use of a splint) to a disbelieving physician. (TNG: "Contagion")

Chief medical officers of the starships Enterprise
	Enterprise NX-01:	Phlox
	USS Enterprise:	April • Boyce • Piper • McCoy • Chapel
	USS Enterprise-A:	McCoy
	USS Enterprise-D:	Crusher • Pulaski • Ogawa
	USS Enterprise-E:	Crusher
	ISS Enterprise NX-01:	Phlox
	ISS Enterprise NCC-1701:	McCoy
	USS Enterprise:	Puri • McCoy
	USS Enterprise-A:	McCoy

Appendices

Appearances

• TNG:
  • "The Child"
  • "Where Silence Has Lease"
  • "Simple, Dear Information"
  • "Loud As A Whisper"
  • "The Schizoid Man"
  • "Unnatural Pick"
  • "A Thing Of Honor"
  • "The Measure out Of A Man"
  • "The Dauphin"
  • "Contamination"
  • "The Royale"
  • "Fourth dimension Squared"
  • "The Icarus Gene"
  • "Pen Pals"
  • "Samaritan Snare"
  • "Upward The Long Ladder"
  • "Manhunt"
  • "The Emissary"
  • "Pinnacle Performance"
  • "Shades of Gray"

Background information

Pulaski'southward "skant" variant

Dr. Pulaski was portrayed past actress Diana Muldaur.

Pulaski first appeared in TNG: "The Child", the first episode of Star Expedition: The Next Generation'south second season. She proceeded to appear in the vast majority of that flavour, though she is not present in the episodes "The Outrageous Okona" and "Q Who". Her final appearance was in second season finale "Shades of Gray", and beyond cursory references in TNG: "Who Watches The Watchers" and TNG: "Send in a Bottle", she was never heard from over again.

Cistron Roddenberry loosely patterned Pulaski after Dr. McCoy. (TNG Season 2 DVD special feature "Mission Overview Year Two") They nearly notably share a phobia of the transporter. Likewise, Pulaski's human relationship with Data was an endeavour to mirror McCoy'southward relationship with Spock. (Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Continuing Mission, p. 78)

Pulaski wears a kind of "skant" variation of the Starfleet uniform, with slacks. Nonetheless, in bandage photos for the second season, Diana Muldaur wore the standard Starfleet uniform (as did the Pulaski action figure past Playmates Toys). In an interview with the Archive of American Television, Diana Muldaur stated that the original one-piece uniform was very uncomfortable and that she had felt the tight uniform was non flattering for a middle-aged adult female.

Muldaur's Pulaski credit

Pulaski is the just regular cast member of a post-TOS Star Trek series to be played by an role player or actress who had too appeared in the original series; Diana Muldaur appeared in the TOS episodes "Return to Tomorrow" and "Is At that place in Truth No Beauty?".

Despite existence a serial regular for the second flavor of TNG, Muldaur declined to appear in the series' opening credit sequence, and instead received billing and a "special appearance" credit for each episode in which she appeared. (Star Expedition: The Adjacent Generation Companion (2nd ed., p. 64))

The Pulaski character was ultimately deemed to have been a failed experiment. Rick Berman commented, "That never quite worked [....] The character of Doctor Pulaski just never really quite solidified." Non only did the TNG staffers refuse the offering of renewing Diana Muldaur'south contract for TNG Season 3 but Muldaur herself wasn't really interested in reprising the function of Pulaski either, every bit she had found that the mythos of TNG was such a technology-based setting with fiddling focus, compared to TOS, on graphic symbol. (William Shatner Presents: Anarchy on the Bridge)

Michael Dorn expressed that had the grapheme connected, she may take taken upward a romantic relationship with Worf, given the chemistry that developed between the two characters. (Making Information technology Then: Continuing Star Expedition - The Side by side Generation, Office 2: "New Life and New Civilizations")

Apocrypha

Pulaski has made several appearances in Star Trek novels. These include Vectors, the 2nd novel of the Double Helix series, in which she leads a pocket-sized team including Nurse Alyssa Ogawa, to the Cardassian space station Terok Nor to investigate a cure for a lethal plague. The novel identifies one of Pulaski's ex-husbands equally Kellec Ton, a Bajoran md.

According to the video game Star Trek: Starship Creator, Pulaski was born in Cracow, Poland, to parents Sabina and Georgos Pulaski. Her three ex-husbands are identified equally Doctor Lawrence Barnett, Lieutenant Michael Tasi, and Tris Stewart.

In the short story "Calculated Risk", one of Pulaski's ex-husbands is identified as Brian Anderson, a Starfleet officer.

The 2d-season Writers'/Directors' Guide established Pulaski every bit having three children, by iii dissimilar men. (Star Trek: The Adjacent Generation Companion (3rd ed., p. 64))

Pulaski appears in Peter David'due south volume Vendetta, having returned to the Repulse after her stint aboard the Enterprise.

The Star Expedition: Deep Space Nine comics "The Cancer Inside, Part I" and "The Cancer Within, Function 2" characteristic Pulaski risking her Starfleet career to salve the life of her daughter Jackie, a member of the Maquis, from a genetically engineered virus.

In the novel A Time for War, A Time for Peace, when the Enterprise returns to Earth and everyone gathers for Riker and Troi's wedding, Pulaski was among the many who came to the hymeneals and because Beverly Crusher was leaving the Enterprise to head Starfleet Medical again, Picard, referring to Pulaski, remarked that he was given a "stubborn, acerbic, cantankerous replacement who I firmly believed was sent specifically to drive me mad." Though Picard then said he would honey to have her back if she was interested, Pulaski turned Picard down, proverb her days of starship medicine were backside her.

Her mirror universe counterpart appeared in the novella "The Worst of Both Worlds".

Pulaski appears in Star Expedition Special: Flesh and Rock, a promotional comic tied to the Qualcomm and XPrize Tricorder contest. She'south credited every bit the Principal Medical Officer of the USS Repulse.

External link

• Katherine Pulaski at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
• Katherine Pulaski at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
• Katherine Pulaski at Wikipedia

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