Susan Ivanova
Susan Ivanova, Executive Officer of Babylon 5, is a strong leader, skilled diplomat, and voice of reason in a chaotic universe.
Character
Cinematic
Babylon
August 30, 1930
Virgo
94
St. Petersburg, Russia, Earth
Susan Ivanova is a prominent character in the science fiction television series Babylon 5, created by J. Michael Straczynski. As the second-in-command of the space station, she plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and order among the various alien races that inhabit the station. Ivanova’s personal life is marked by tragedy, including the loss of her brother in the Earth-Minbari War and her mother’s suicide. Despite these hardships, she remains a steadfast and loyal officer, dedicated to her duty and her friends.
Ivanova was born on August 23, 2239, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She joined Starfleet in 2261 and quickly rose through the ranks. She served as first officer of the USS Enterprise before being promoted to captain and given command of the USS Voyager in 2267. She led the Voyager on a seven-year journey through the Delta Quadrant, where she and her crew encountered many new and dangerous species. The Voyager eventually returned to Earth in 2378.
After returning to Earth, Ivanova was promoted to admiral and given command of Starfleet’s Pacific Fleet. She served in this position for several years before retiring from Starfleet in 2394.
Ivanova is one of the most decorated officers in Starfleet history and is a member of the Starfleet Hall of Fame. She is married to Mark Jameson, a former Starfleet officer, and they have two children, Anya and Nicholas. Ivanova is a highly skilled and experienced starship commander, a gifted diplomat and negotiator, and a strong and independent woman who is always willing to stand up for what she believes in.