Malcolm Reed
Malcolm Reed, portrayed by Dominic Keating, is a fictional character on the television series Star Trek: Enterprise.
Reed, born 2117, is English, and is, at different times, the tactical officer and armory officer aboard the starship Enterprise. He holds the rank of Lieutenant. However, in the episode "Twilight", the alternate timeline Reed holds the rank of Captain—he is in the process of taking over the Earth Starfleet vessel Intrepid.
Character overview
Reed's parents are Stuart and Mary, and he has a sister, Madeline. They appeared on-screen in the episode "Silent Enemy" while communicating with Enterprise. In addition to his parents and sister, other relatives also known are an Uncle Archie and "two spinster aunts."
Reed's great-uncle was in the British Royal Navy on Earth, but was killed in action while chief engineer of the HMS Clement (a submarine that struck a mine, a left over from an unmentioned war). Reed has a strong appreciation for his uncle, not only because of the heroics of this relative, but because they both share a common condition: aquaphobia, or the fear of drowning. He is one of the few men in his family who did not join the Royal Navy, a fact which led to some friction with his father, who is also a Royal Navy veteran. Reed is also an Eagle Scout, obtaining 28 Merit Badges, two more than his commanding officer, Jonathan Archer.
