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"Death found me when I was a child, so, yeah, I knew what I was getting into."
"I don't think I did, not really. Does that make me naïve?"
"It makes you optimistic."
Ensign Sylvia Tilly was a female Human Starfleet officer who lived during the mid-23rd century. She served aboard the USS Discovery in 2256.
She rated herself as the best theoretical engineer at Starfleet Academy, and was fast-tracked in order to serve aboard the Discovery. She initially had quarters of her own due to her "special needs", since she was allergic to polyester and viscoelastic polyurethane foam, which caused her to snore. She then started sharing quarters with Michael Burnham.
During her time aboard the Discovery, she served in engineering. She also was part of the boarding party sent to investigate the USS Glenn. (DIS: "Context Is for Kings")
Although often socially awkward, Tilly came out of her shell in certain settings, such as the party held on Discovery; even showing aptitude in 20th century beer pong. During the event, Tilly rebuked romantic advances from Lieutenant Rhys. (DIS: "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad") Paradoxically, Tilly also became a social mentor of sorts to Michael Burnham and facilitated her introduction to future romantic interest, Ash Tyler. (DIS: "Lethe")
In 2257, in recognition for her role in ending the Federation-Klingon War, Tilly was awarded the Starfleet Medal of Honor. She received her officer's commission as an Ensign and was placed on the command track. (DIS: "Will You Take My Hand?")
Memorable Quotes 
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"What the heck... heck... hell? What the hell! Hold your horses!"
- - Tilly, attempting to impersonate Captain 'Killy' (DIS: "Despite Yourself")
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Appearances Edit
- DIS:
- "Context Is for Kings" (First appearance)
- "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry"
- "Choose Your Pain"
- "Lethe"
- "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad"
- "Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum"
- "Into the Forest I Go"
- "Despite Yourself"
- "The Wolf Inside"
- "Vaulting Ambition"
- "What's Past Is Prologue"
- "The War Without, The War Within"
- "Will You Take My Hand?"
Background informationEdit
According to StarTrek.com, Sylvia Tilly was born with laryngotracheal stenosis. This condition was described as "an abnormal narrowing of the central air passageways that can cause chronic snoring and a dry throat."
The character was named after the young niece of Gretchen J. Berg. (After Trek: "Episode 2")
External linkEdit
- Sylvia Tilly at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
