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BIOGRAPHY
Peterson
Species:	Human
Affiliation:	Federation, Starfleet
Career
Occupation:	officer
Assignment:	CO, USS Hornet
Rank:	captain
Insignia:

Peterson was a 24th century Human Starfleet officer, a captain who served as commanding officer of the USS Hornet in 2369.

Ensign Darrin Kane served on the Hornet under Peterson, and was proud of the fact that Captain Peterson would report favorably if asked about Kane's service. (TNG novelization: Relics)

USS Hornet personnel
	Fredericks • Hagler • McRobb • Raddoch • Peterson