Family History:  Allen Baker, was born on Mars to Jason Baker and Fiona Dresden Baker, two repair technicians who worked at the Utopia Planitia shipyards. Allen spent his formative years watching his parents work and learning the ins and outs of various starships as they were being refurbished. His mother died in a work-related accident when he was eight years old. His father remarried four years later to Gina Pershing. Gina has a daughter, Lydia, who is one year older than Allen. Though Allen and Lydia did not get along well at first, they eventually became quite close. Jason Baker has been critical of his son's choice of career, and their relationship has been strained since he enlisted in Starfleet.

Background:  The years Baker spent learning about starships fueled his desire to join Starfleet. His love of science and engineering showed in his excellent academic record through his high school years, even though he was sometimes considered a discipline problem there. However, his skill with a phaser and his physical abilities earned him his first assignment aboard the USS Farragut, in security. Baker was more than willing to take such an assignment, if only to get a chance to show what he can do. Both Captain Carter and Commander Tacket have taken note of Baker's recent accomplishments and intend to see that he gets that chance.