Head of the Vulcan Science Council (not to be confused with the Ministry of Science which has been lead by Satelk for the past three decades), and main force behind the expedition which brought a dozen Vulcan Scientists to meet with Charon on the outer fringes of Romulan space.
Renowned for both her sharp logic and often ruthless application of it, T'Pelar has risen to this prestigious and influential post through what many consider politics rather than merit, but she certainly is qualified to hold the position. Though rarely noticed by outworlders, this has led to occasional tension between the Science Academy and its ruling Council, culminating in an open rift between T'Pelar and the Academy's Chief Starship Designer and Engineer, T'Meni.