Terskey

Terskey is a fictional character who appears in the animated television series "The Adventures of Captain Starbeam." The show, which originally aired in the late 1990s, follows the exploits of Captain Starbeam and his crew as they explore the galaxy. Terskey serves as the ship's eccentric but brilliant chief engineer, responsible for keeping the starship operational through a variety of challenging situations.

He is depicted as a diminutive, green-skinned alien with large, expressive eyes and a perpetually disheveled mop of dark hair. His personality is often characterized by his boundless enthusiasm for all things mechanical and his tendency to speak rapidly when excited. Terskey's inventions and repairs are frequently crucial to the crew's survival, often involving intricate contraptions and unconventional solutions. Despite his sometimes chaotic methods, his loyalty to Captain Starbeam and the crew is unwavering. The character is known for his catchphrase, "It's just a minor calibration!" which he often utters before a particularly complex or risky repair. Terskey's role in the series highlights themes of ingenuity and problem-solving within a science fiction context.