StarTrek Birthday:
Permanently activated: February 2, 2338
Created by Dr. Noonien Soong, the android with a positronic brain, Data, longed to be a human or at least understand what gave people their humanity. With an advanced computer brain and higher-than-average strength, Data sailed through StarFleet Academy, rising through the ranks to serve as Lieutenant Commander on the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D. With the help of Captain Picard, Data convinced StarFleet that he was a unique individual due to the full rights of all sentient lifeforms. As he continued to serve on the Enterprise-E, he passed up a chance to fulfill his quest for humanity with an offer from the Borg Queen and later sacrificed himself to save his crew from a Romulan threat.
