| Son of Starfleet officers Jack and Beverly Crusher. Wesley was born in 2349, and was raised by his mother following the death of his father, Jack, in 2354. Wesley went to live on the Enterprise-D in 2364, when his mother was assigned to that ship as chief medical officer. Wesley spent little time with his father before his death, but recalled that Jack taught him how to play baseball. Wesley showed a keen interest in science & technology, and had an extrordinary ability to visualize complex mathematical concepts. Wesley's first romantic interest was the lovely young Salia, leader of the planet Daled IV. Wesley Crusher became disenchanted with his studies at Starfleet and resigned his commission to the Academy in 2370, choosing instead to live among the American Indians on Dorvan V, a world currently under Cardassian jurisdiction. Crusher's decision to leave starfleet in favor of self-exploration was a difficult one, aided by insight offered by the Traveler. |