Character Bio - Joseph Tyler

The son of Emilia and Anton Tyler, Joseph Tyler was born aboard the USS Exeter on stardate 23315.6 (April 26, 2346). Because his father was a roving Federation ambassador, with his mother serving as his attaché, Joe spent much of his early years aboard starships or hopping from planet to planet.

Despite his fathers wishes that Joe followed in his footsteps, Joe wanted to become a pilot and so, with his mothers blessing, he entered Starfleet Academy at the age of 18 (2364).

Joe graduated from the Academy in 2368 and was assigned as flight controller aboard the aged Excelsior-class USS Ticonderoga. He remained aboard the Ticonderoga until 2373 (and had received a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade). His tenure aboard the Ticonderoga ended following the destruction of the ship at the hands of the Klingons during the brief war between the Empire and the Federation.

Following this incident, Joe decided to join his old Academy roommate and friend, Jake Kurland, in the Starfleet Starfighter Corps. Shortly after, the Dominion War broke out and Joe's squadron was assigned to Starbase 375 and became involved in several engagements which culminated in the battle to retake Deep Space 9. Following this battle, Joe's squadron was reassigned to help protect the station.

Late the following year, Joe and his squadron accompanied the fleet which was assigned to protect the Chin'toka system from a Dominion-Breen advance. In the resulting battle, Joe's fighter was destroyed but he was safely rescued by the IKS Ki'tang.

Following the battle, Joe took a leave of absence from Starfleet and spent the time visiting relatives on Earth. During this time, Tyler was contacted by Captain Christopher Mackenzie who offered him the position of flight controller aboard the USS Daedalus. With some stern words from his mother, Tyler eventually accepted the position.

For more information see the Joseph Tyler article at the Star Trek Expanded Universe wiki.