Alfred C. Bowles was a Starfleet officer and captain of the USS Huxley. He had attended Starfleet Academy with Jean-Luc Picard, and was considered to be a highly capable officer. During a mission to the planet Rampart, the ship encountered hostile fire and crashed. During the crash, Bowles' face was burned, leading to a scarred appearance. Captain Alfred C. Bowles was the only known survivor of the Huxley.