Nikolai Aronovich Barstow (2229-) was a Starfleet line and flag officer in the 23rd century. Nikolai Barstow was born to Aron Jennings “A.J.” Barstow and Marie Kelowitz Barstow in Ares City, capital of the Martian Colonies (Sol IV) on 13 September, 2229. He entered Starfleet Academy in 2247 and graduated as valedictorian. (The salutatorian for that year was Kenneth L.M. Cartwright.) (Star Trek: Shadowstar Station: Operation Blackjack) Shadowstar Station was commissioned in May of 2287. Her first commander was Vice Admiral Melissa Sturdevant; Barstow was named the station's executive officer.