Family History:  She is the younger of two daughters, born to a florist named Matthew Holley and his wife Irene Gowan Holley. Her mother, who was coming in to her own fame as a concert pianist, died while giving birth to her. Her father retreated into his business after his late-in-life love had died. Her older sister, Mary, has always resented her for the loss of their mother and for the subsequent change in their father. Christine's only companions growing up were her sister's resentment, comparisons to her sister's brilliance from every instructor they shared, and Christine's desire to succeed on her own terms.

Background:  Dr. Christine Holley is a gifted surgeon who earned her reputation as a brusque, but incredibly efficient field medic before being posted to the Farragut. This is her first assignment on a Constitution class starship. Her work has earned her the position of Chief Medical Officer. She is most certainly up to the challenge, though she considers herself a doctor first and an officer second.