A Human Starfleet officer, Dunbar was the communications officer aboard Starbase 47 (Vanguard) in 2265. She was known for possessing a photographic memory, which was highly useful in her work. [1] Dunbar was on duty in 2266 when Commodore Reyes sent a false signal to cover up the departure of the USS Sagittarius for the Jinoteur system. [2]