The Vulcan officer assigned as Enterprise science officer in The Motion Picture, killed in a transporter accident before he can serve.
Commander Sonak is a Vulcan officer selected as science officer of the refitted Enterprise in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, recommended by Kirk himself. As V'Ger approaches Earth, the ship is hurriedly prepared for departure.
Sonak beams aboard while the transporter is malfunctioning, and he and another crew member are killed in the accident. His death leaves the post vacant until Spock arrives. He was played by Jon Rashad Kamal.