The series follows four main Ensigns as they navigate menial tasks, sci-fi anomalies, and their own interpersonal drama:

is an adult animated comedy series set in the late 24th century, specifically starting in the year 2380. It breaks from franchise tradition by focusing on the "underdogs"—the low-ranking support crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos , one of Starfleet's least important ships—rather than the high-stakes heroics of senior officers. Detailed Story Overview

: A highly skilled but irreverent rule-breaker who has been demoted multiple times. She is also the secret daughter of the ship's captain.

: A neurotic stickler for regulations who dreams of becoming a captain but often struggles to improvise.