Phil Manin was a Human male serving in Starfleet in the 24th century. By 2364, the USS Ferrel was commanded by Captain Manin. The Ferrel sent out a distress signal that was received by the USS Enterprise-D when it was attacked by unknown aliens. At the time, the ship was operating with a skeleton crew of 46. The Ferrel was heavily damaged and the crew rescued by the Enterprise. The vessel later went back to Xendi Starbase 10. The Ferrel's mission was to make first contact with the Choraii. (TNG novel: The Children of Hamlin)