Delwin ("Del") March was one of the scientists working on space station Regula I under Doctor Carol Marcus. He received his doctorate in space chemistry in 2283 and also worked as a computer game programmer. Struggled to overcome alcohol and narcotics addiction. While buying time for others to escape with the Genesis materials in 2285, March was stabbed by Khan, then tortured and beaten. A kiss and empathic touch from his Deltan co-worker Zinaida Chitirih-Ra-Payjh allowed him the 'strength to die'. (TOS movie & novelization: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)