The Enterprise-D is actually the sixth ship to bear the Enterprise name.  Seven years of its journey is recorded in the seven seasons of Star Trek: Next Generation.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard is the captain of the Enterprise-D.  Captain Picard is also on a mission to explore uncharted regions of space like Captain Kirk, only his mission isn't limited to five years.
William Riker, often called number one by his captain, is the first officer of the Enterprise-D, making him second in command.  Captain Picard seems more interested in Riker's starfleet career than Riker himself.
Data is the android science officer on the Enterprise-D.  He is strong, fast, and intelligent,  but he is always on a quest to become more human like and to possibly experience emotions.
Deanna Troi is the ship's counselor, and she has the unique ability to fell other people's emotions because she is half-Betazoid.
Geordi La Forge is the blind pilot that uses a special visor tosee like anybody else.  He etventually makes his way to the higher ranks, and a spot in the engine room as an engineer.
Tasha Yar is the chief security officer on the Enterprise-D, but she eventually dies.
Lieutenant Worf, the first Klingon in Starfleet is a bridge officer that aquires the role of chief security officer when Tasha Yar dies.
Beverly Crusher is the  ships doctor.  She is sometimes impatient to find answers, and is always concerned about something.
Wesley Crusher is the bright young child of Beverly Crusher.  He eventually lands a position on the bridge on the Enterprise-D.

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