Ben Garth was born on Vulcan in the year 2344. He grew up with his Vulcan relatives, his parents and grandparents having been killed in a Borg attack. He entered Starfleet Academy in the year 2361, becoming a science officer. He the graduated in 2364, becoming lieutenant jr. grade and serving aboard the starship USS Polymer, Oberth-class. He was promoted to lieutenant there and was transferred to the USS Enterprise-D in 2365, where he became the chief science officer. He was promoted to lieutenant commander in 2366. In 2371, when the Enterprise was destroyed, he was transferred to the USS Receptor, Nova-class. There he became an important part of the bridge crew. In 2372, he discovered that although he was only 1/4 Betazed, he still had telepathic abilities that were augmented by his Vulca