Connors was a male Starfleet officer who, as of the mid 2330s, was captain of the USS Barker. In late 2335 or early 2336, three of Connors' officers -- his first officer Commander Samir al-Halak and Lieutenants Strong and Thex -- undertook a mission to Ryn III for Starfleet Intelligence, during which Connor and the Barker were to wait outside Ryn space to rendezvous with their shuttle. When both Strong and Thex died during the course of the mission, Connor and Halak agreed that it would be better if Halak transferred to a new ship.