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{{TOC limit|2}}Below are more details around the command crew of the [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']].
| name = Endeavour
 
| prefix = USS
== Commanding Officer, Captain Romen Corbin ==
| image = [[file:ussendeavour.png]]
{{Character
| registry = NCC-87507
| image =[[File:Corbin.png|center]]
| class = Manticore
| name = Romen Corbin
| fullname =
| placeoforigin = Betazed
| species = Betazoid
| gender = Male
| dateofbirth = 10th August, 2352
| dateofdeath =
| age = 49
| height = 5′ 9″
| weight = 172 lbs
| hair = Blonde
| eyes = Black
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:CaptainRed2400.png|center]]<center><small>Captain</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Commanding Officer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Romen Corbin''' is a distinguished Starfleet captain, who has been in the centre chair for almost over a decade. 
 
=== Personality ===
Although initially trained as a counsellor, he transitioned to the command track early in his career. Corbin is a highly skilled and professional individual who holds his crew to the highest standards. He is a well-rounded officer with exceptional diplomatic abilities. His also known to have some obsessions, this includes ensuring that every room he enters he inspects it to ensure it is kept clean and that everyone serving is looking smart and presentable. He is known to send anyone back to their quarters to get themselves sorted if they are not looking the "''part''."
 
He takes great pride in being a father to two children, both of whom are currently in their early 20s and undergoing training to become esteemed Starfleet officers. He is known to boast about them and their accomplishments. Corbin's wife, who holds a prominent position as the head of one of Betazed's distinguished houses, resides on Betazed. When she visits, he goes over the top in providing the VIP treatment to her and the rest of their family.
 
=== Recent Events ===
Corbin's last command was the [[USS Shackleton (NCC-79321)|USS ''Shackleton'' (NCC-79321)]], which he commanded for one year while the ship was in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. In 2400, Starfleet offered him the ''Columbia''. Though he once served on a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] explorer and an [[Obena Class|''Obena''-class]] ship, he has never commanded a ship as big as the ''Columbia''.
 
During Frontier Day, Corbin was home on Betazed while the ship was undergoing minor maintenance at [[Starbase Bravo]]. As a result, Corbin and the crew of the ''Columbia'' avoided some of the disaster inflicted on other Starfleet ships.
 
=== Corbin In-Play ===
 
* As a NPC, rarely would he be interacting with every single member of his crew.  As a fleet-level NPC, you may refer to him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
* Though Corbin is keen on keeping the ''Columbia'' as tidy as possible and being one of the finest ships in the fleet, he does care deeply for his crew. Being a father of two twenty-year-olds, he is keen for those who have joined his crew as junior officers to progress well.
* Corbin will only be used to advance a plotline (or end it) - be it through a captain's log, staff briefing, beaming up from a planet, etc. He is the leader archetype.
 
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== Executive Officer, Commander Elizabeth Nelson ==
{{Character
| image =
[[File:Liz-Nelson.png|center]]
| name = Elizabeth Nelson
| fullname = Elizabeth Carol Nelson
| placeoforigin = Mars
| species = Human
| gender = Female
| dateofbirth = 11th September, 2352
| dateofdeath =
| age = 49
| height = 5′ 7″
| weight = 123lbs
| hair = Black
| eyes = Brown
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:CommanderRed2400.png|center]]<center><small>Commander</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Executive Officer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Elizabeth "Liz" Nelson''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Executive Officer on the USS ''Columbia''. She originally trained as an engineer before she joined the command division. 
 
=== Personality ===
At first glance, Liz appears to be a friendly and polite person while also having a wicked sense of humour. She enjoys new adventures and challenges and is known to come out with phrases like 'such fun' or 'this is delightful'. She is, in reality, an extremely ruthless person who does not hesitate to put anyone down in a blunt manner if they have done something wrong. Her sarcasm is well-known among the crew, especially when someone tries to teach her something new that is technical. Being a former engineer, and one of the best in the fleet, she regularly keeps up with the latest research and application of technology. Elizabeth is a very intelligent woman. That said, she will take the time to teach the junior officers what they need to know to be successful with their work.
 
Elizabeth is an old Academy friend of Captain Corbin, and the two have known each other for a very long time. They are godparents to each other's children and would do anything to protect each other. He refers to her as Liz while she calls him Rome in private.
 
She has many interests, including cooking, playing poker and riding horses. Alongside this, she has a vast collection of paintings and sculptures. A keen musician, when off duty, she is normally found in Ten Forward playing the piano or saxophone.
 
=== Recent Events ===
Like Corbin, her son has just joined [[Starfleet Academy]], a fact she is very proud of (she does not gush about it as much as Corbin).
 
Elizabeth was with Romen on Betazed during Frontier Day and is keen to ensure that a repeat of what happens does not happen again. She is very weary of new crew members at first. 
 
=== Nelson In-Play ===
 
* As a NPC, rarely would Nelson be interacting with every single member of the crew.  As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
* Elizabeth is known as 'Number One' by Corbin - she keeps him with both feet on the floor. She has no issues in socialising with the crew, but always keeps the professional boundary up with those that serve under her. As an Ensign, you may struggle to build a firm relationship with her initially.
* Nelson is the teacher/mentor who will educate, encourage and support the junior staff but will hold them to a high standard.
* If your Ensign comes across a stumbling block that the other characters on the command staff can't help resolve, then Nelson can offer guidance and help when your characters need it the most and can be the go-to for information as a last resort.
 
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== Chief Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Alkos Kudege ==
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| image =
| name = Alkos Kudege
| fullname = Alkos Kudege
| placeoforigin = Bajor
| species = Bajoran
| gender = Male
| dateofbirth = 21st August, 2366
| dateofdeath =
| age = 36
| height = 5′ 9″
| weight = 165lbs
| hair = Brown
| eyes = Brown
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:LieutenantCommanderGold2400.png|center]]<center><small>Lieutneant Commander</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Second Executive Officer<br>Chief Operations Officer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Alkos Kudege''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Second Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer on the USS ''Columbia''.
 
=== Personality ===
Unlike many Bajorans, Alkos is not very religious and very much considers the Prophets to be the ‘worm-hole aliens’. He grew up on DS9 and was the son of several of the Bajoran officers stationed there. Due to his interactions with Starfleet there, he decided to join from a young age. He is an outgoing and relaxed individual who relies on facts and data that are presented to him.
 
During his time on the ''Columbia'', he struck up close friendships with the crewmembers in Cetacean ops.
 
He likes to mingle with the crew as much as possible and is often found in Ten Forward, the holodeck running various detective holonovels and is no stranger to the Lower Deck social space. He has a love of almost all forms of music, though is not a gifted singer. He is often found humming, very out-of-tune songs as he walks around the ship and works.
 
That said, he is a very attractive man who many people on the crew adore. He enjoys being fit and in shape, as a result is a regular in the ship's gym, working out. 
 
=== Recent Events ===
He was on board the ''Columbia'' overseeing maintenance at Starbase Bravo during the events of Frontier Day. He was alone in the bowels of the ship, crawling through Jeffrey Tubes when the signal was sent. As such, he didn't have many interactions with the crew during this time, but he was able to override part of the Borg control and successfully locked many of the younger crew in isolated parts of the ship.
 
=== Alkos In-Play ===
*As a NPC, rarely would Alkos be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
*Alkos has no issue socialising with the crew and is often considered by many to have a soft-touch approach to his role. He’s handsome, charismatic, and also a highly intelligent and skilled officer. He is the hunk of the senior staff.
 
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== Chief Security & Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Niro Seth-Rowal ==
{{Character
| image = [[File:Niro.png|center]]
| name = Niro Seth-Rowal
| fullname = Niro Seth-Rowal
| placeoforigin = Delta IV
| species = Deltan
| gender = Male
| dateofbirth = 9th May August, 2375
| dateofdeath =
| age = 27
| height = 6′ 3″
| weight = 180lbs
| hair = None
| eyes = Blue
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:LieutenantGold2400.png|center]]<center><small>Lieutneant</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Third Officer<br>Chief Security & Tactical Officer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Niro Seth-Rowal''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Third Officer and Chief Security & Tactical Officer on the USS ''Columbia''.
 
=== Personality ===
Unlikely the few Deltans in Starfleet, Niro had no interest in science and found that he excelled at security and tactics. He is very professional with his duties but is a relatively quiet individual who keeps to himself in part due to his telepathic abilities. As with all Deltans in Starfleet, he has taken the ‘Oath of Celibacy’ for the duration of his service, including shore leave, and takes it very seriously.
 
He enjoys cooking and rock climbing. As such, during his off-duty hours, he is often found in the Arboretum enjoying the greenery and working in the hydroponic gardens. One of the few places where he will happily intact with the crew is in hydroponics where is will do into great depth on the receipts he has tried and the special ingredients he is growing.
 
He is very protective of his personal space and has been known to be very short with crew members who touch him. 
 
=== Recent Events ===
Recently posted to the USS ''Columbia'' following his promotion to Lieutenant, he is excited to take on the role of Chief Security and Tactical Officer onboard a [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] vessel. Prior to his posting, and during the incident of Frontier Day, he was on leave and returned to Delta to visit family. Upon leaving, he had to retake the ‘Oath of Celibacy’.
 
Upon his posting, he was quick to implement the new security procedures to counter the changeling threat and conducts regular and very detailed security sweeps to ensure the Columbia is clear.
 
=== Niro In-Play ===
*As a NPC, rarely would Niro be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
*Niro is often found in the security office when not manning the tactical station during key events. When giving orders or interacting with crew, he maintains a socially acceptable distance as he is aware of the risk his species poses to others.
*His behaviour often comes across as very abrupt and cold to junior staff. He is tough, confident, and skilled in combat.
 
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== Chief Medical Officer, Commander Carrillion ==
{{Character
| image = [[File:Carrillion.png|center]]
| name = Carrillion
| fullname = Carrillion
| placeoforigin = Tyrus VII
| species = Tyran
| gender = Female
| dateofbirth = 16th January, 2349
| dateofdeath =
| age = 52
| height = 5′ 8″
| weight = 129lbs
| hair = Brown/Blonde
| eyes = Blue
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:CommanderTeal2400.png|center]]<center><small>Commander</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Chief Medical Officer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Carrillion''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer on the USS ''Columbia''. Carrillion is adored by many on the ship due to her fun nature and great bedside manner she has.  Carrillion is one of the finest doctors in the fleet and has won the Carrington Award more than once.
 
=== Personality ===
Carrillion is someone who gets on with everyone. She is always smiling and is pleased to see anyone. She normally calls her patients or loved ones "sweetie" or "honey". If it's not that, then she is normally reciting the phrase "I'm a Doctor, not a...".
 
During her off time, the doctor enjoys listening to many forms of opera, including Klingon. If Carrillion isn't participating in some research over subspace with fellow doctors, then she is normally found enjoying a Jane Eyre-style holonovel. If these do not interest her, then she is normally in the gym practising mok'bara or fencing with the captain or Commander Nelson.
 
Many of the junior officers consider Doctor Carrillion to be like a mother figure as she is always willing to provide advice, and support or just share in a witty joke. Carrillion is an avid chocolate lover and can sometimes be found in Ten Forward sharing a bowl of chocolate ice cream with the captain, or if she has pulled several shifts in sickbay, then she will usually be getting herself a hot chocolate with real Thalian chocolate.  Chocolate is her Achilles' heel!
=== Recent Events ===
Carrillion has been on the ''Columbia'' for some time now and loves her posting. However, the Borg uprise on Frontier Day did disturb her. She was able to use a range of gases to knock out those junior officers infected trying to overtake sickbay. She was one of many doctors who were asked to participate in the research to remove the Borg infections from junior officers.
 
=== Carrillion In-Play ===
*As a NPC, rarely would Carrillion be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
*Carrillion is normally found in sickbay; she is someone who certainly believes in encouraging the next generation to learn everything there is about science. She normally tests young nurses and doctors in training to see what they know and will extend their thinking over treatment either through questioning or recommending they read an article.
*Carrillion enjoys spending time with anyone on the crew while in Ten Forward; however, if she is in deep thought or reading an interesting article with a chocolate dessert near to her, the crew have learnt to leave her be. However, she is certainly the caregiver/mother figure of the crew.
 
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== Chief Counsellor, Lieutenant Commander Merrindis ==
{{Character
| image = [[File:Merrindis.png|center]]
| name = Merrindis
| fullname = Merrindis
| placeoforigin = Risa
| species = Risa
| gender = Female
| dateofbirth = 14th February, 2361
| dateofdeath =
| age = 40
| height = 5′ 8″
| weight = 126lbs
| hair = Blonde
| eyes = Blue
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Decommissioned
| rank = [[File:LieutenantCommanderTeal2400.png|center]]<center><small>Lieutenant Commander</small></center>
| commission = 2396
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| decommission = 2399
| position = Chief Counsellor
| destroyed =
| templatemode = nocats
| taskforce =
| quadrant =
| role = Heavy Escort
| co = [[bfms_char:12418|Captain Matt Rourke]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:19711|Commander Karana Valance]]
| dedication = [[File:Endeavourplaque.png]]
}}
}}
The '''USS ''Endeavour''''' NCC-87507 was a [[Manticore Class]] starship assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet]] under the command of [[bfms_char:12418|Captain Matt Rourke]]. As one of the most combat-ready vessels in [[Starfleet]], she was posted to some of the most fraught regions of the [[Federation]] in recent history, from [[The Triangle]] to the [[Archanis Sector]] and the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] on peacekeeping operations. In late-2399, ''Endeavour'' was badly damaged by sabotage perpetrated by the Romulan Rebirth Movement, and decommissioned.
'''Merrindis''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Counsellor on the USS ''Columbia''. Merrindis can have a very direct approach when providing counselling services to those who need the support. Alongside this, she normally sits beside the captain and provides him with advice on a diplomatic exchange.
 
=== Personality ===
Though blunt and straightforward, Merrindis does not mince her words with the crew. She tells them how it is, and sometimes her verbal splash of cold water is quite effective. She has a very playful side and is normally found teasing someone on the crew when she is not in a counselling session. Merrindis does speak in a soft tone, which some may take as a sign of weakness; however, when she needs to project her voice, it comes as a shock to those who know her.
 
Merrindis has a passion for dancing, as such she is normally seen performing a little number while walking along the corridor. She is a keen musician and singer too. She also enjoys spending time singing with those in Cetacean Ops.


==Design and Construction==
=== Recent Events ===
Construction of the ''Manticore'' Class came in multiple planned waves. The initial batch demonstrated the value of the class, as ships were dispatched to volatile borders with minimal support and successfully protected Federation territory. The second wave was thus greenlit despite opposition from the scientific divisions of Starfleet, from whom resources were diverted to build these tactical vessels. A begrudging compromise was eventually reached with a redesign of the ''Manticore'''s scientific mission pods to include the latest and most sophisticated equipment, and a push for their installation as the default loadout. This transformed the second wave into a series of competent, if unimpressive and under-powered for their size, scientific vessels that would operate at and across the Federation's dangerous borders. Patrols could include further scientific surveys, or missions of exploration included a demonstration of Starfleet's tactical prowess.
The ''Columbia'' is Merrindis' second assignment since graduating from Starfleet Academy. She has risen through the ranks, and since becoming a lieutenant commander a few years ago, she is now considering the bridge officer's test. This urge feels even more important now as she was on the bridge during the Borg uprise on Frontier Day. Her quick moves ensured she was successful with others in defending the bridge from those who had been infected. 
 
=== Merrindis In-Play ===
*As a NPC, rarely would Merrindis be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
*Merrindis is normally found in her counsellor's office, and she is open to everyone seeing her (or organising one of her other counsellors to see them). If you attend one of her sessions, be expected that at least one of them will include either her singing, her dancing or her getting your character to do one of these things as a way to start the session.
*Merrindis is certainly the joker/jester and knows when to cut the tension in any situation or provide some sort of comic relief.  
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These political manoeuvres led to the assignment of Captain Leo MacCallister to ''Endeavour'', one of these second-wave ''Manticores.'' A seasoned explorer and diplomat, he had long lobbied for a return to Starfleet's mission of peace and exploration rather than insular non-interventionism, and personally oversaw the final stages of ''Endeavour's'' development. He ensured the installation of the scientific mission pod and streamlined the design of the ship's diplomatic facilities. Where many ''Manticores'' maintain a somewhat spartan interior, MacCallister pressed for a more habitable design that still befit a tactical vessel while making shipboard life more appealing, and arranged a civilian contractor for the main lounge. Most of these arrangements survived past MacCallister's command, giving ''Endeavour'' the feel, if not the specifications, of more of a classic Starfleet cruiser than either a luxurious modern explorer or ascetic tactical escort.
== Chief Science Officer, Lieutenant Commander Velesa ==
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[[File:Velesa1.png|center]]
| name = Velesa
| fullname = Velesa
| placeoforigin = Denobula
| species = Denobulan
| gender = Female
| dateofbirth = 29th June, 2362
| dateofdeath =
| age = 39
| height = 5′ 7″
| weight = 135lbs
| hair = Purple
| eyes = blue
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:LieutenantCommanderTeal2400.png|center]]<center><small>Lieutenant Commander</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Chief Science Officer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Velesa''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Science Officer on the USS ''Columbia''.


Upon assuming command, Matt Rourke instituted multiple changes. The most significant was the replacement of an anthropology laboratory with a Combat Information Centre, with modifications to the standard strategic analysis software. In conjunction with Chief of Operations Lieutenant Thawn and Chief of Security Lieutenant Kharth, Rourke oversaw a redesign for the CIC to process intelligence and investigative information, rather than merely tactical, to support the mission pursuing the Wild Hunt pirates. The CIC and its modifications have lasted beyond the Wild Hunt mission, ideally positioning ''Endeavour'' for data gathering and analysis operations across multiple systems and locations, be they focused on strategy, intelligence, or science. Rourke's establishment of a [[Hazard Team]] included modifications for their use, reallocating armoury and training facilities from the Security Department. While Rourke requested ''Endeavour'''s mission pod be replaced with the tactical variant, his assignment in pursuit of the Wild Hunt was resolved before this could be completed, and Rourke subsequently rescinded the request.
=== Personality ===
Velesa is, as with many Denobulans, incredibly outgoing, talkative and friendly. She possesses an incredibly curious mind which has been the driving force behind her career in science. She is keen on having her junior officers explore their hunches when it comes to scientific questions and curiosities but is also quick to clamp down on studies that are getting out of hand. She has learned over the years that the professional boundaries and distance needed between a Chief Science Officer and the rest of the team are critical for success.


''Endeavour'' has multiple auxiliary craft: four [[Personnel_Shuttles#Type_12_Shuttle|Type-12 shuttles]] and a [[Runabouts#New_Atlantic-class_runabout|New Atlantic-class runabout]]. In what was likely a provocative invocation of the myth of Camelot, Captain MacCallister named the four shuttles ''Galahad'', ''Lancelot'', ''Bedivere'', and ''Percival'', while naming the runabout ''King Arthur''. Despite shuttles often being given a designation instead, the names have stuck, and lasted into Rourke's command.
Unlike most Denobulans, she only has a single husband who resides on Denobula. When pushed about this, she will brush it off and say she hasn’t found Mr Right number two or three yet.


==Facilities==
Though her education and degrees are in physics and warp theory, she enjoys the calm found in the arboretum but is often present in Ten Forward and other lounges when social events are taking place. She has often been described as talkative and will often speak in depth about any topic people care to discuss.
As a ''Manticore''-class, ''Endeavour'' is not the most opulent or comfortable of assignments, but the high-pressure assignments on which she is usually dispatched meant her design included facilities for leisure and relaxation to support crew morale under stress. In addition to two holodecks, ''Endeavour'' boasts gym and recreation facilities, and multiple crew messes across different ship sections.


===Officers' Mess===
=== Recent Events ===
[[File:Endeavourofficersmess.jpg|thumb]]
She was previously stationed at the Avalon Fleet Yards as part of a particle physics research team. After a couple of years there she grew restless and wanted to get explore other areas of research. As such she put in for a transfer to the USS ''Columbia'' as her Chief Science Officer.
The mess on Deck 5 is reserved for the exclusive use of commissioned officers aboard ''Endeavour'', who comprise an approximate fifth of the crew. Refreshments are provided by the replicator, though several of ''Endeavour'''s officers stock the staffed bar with drinks from their own supplies with varying levels of generosity. These can be enjoyed at the bar itself or the low, comfortable seating. The back section of the mess has a selection of tables for dining, most of them not big enough for more than four people.


It is a stripped-down space, with the cool steel and blue furnishings and fixtures of most of the ship, and limited personal touches or concessions made to comfort. Cosy lighting, a quiet atmosphere, close quarters, and its exclusive status makes it a place where those with some of the heaviest duties and responsibilities aboard can grab a bite to eat or a peaceful drink with one or two colleagues. If an officer of ''Endeavour'' wants to mingle in the crowd or enjoy a raucous atmosphere, they will do better in the lounge; the officers' mess is a quiet escape.
She was in the process of packing up her life in Sato City during the event of Frontier Day.  
=== Velesa In-Play ===
* As a NPC, rarely would Velesa be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
* As with most Denobulans, she is very protective of her personal space and does not appreciate being touched.
* Velesa is very supportive and mentoring of her research team but is very aware that her friendly nature conflicts with the need for professional distance. She strives to keep professional boundaries in place but happily socializes with the crew. She is a great mentor and a source of wisdom for anyone.  


==History==
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=== Early Operations ===
== Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Commander Stefanie Ortega ==
Under MacCallister's command, ''Endeavour'' spent three years in the Beta Quadrant conducting scientific surveys in regions considered too dangerous for other ships and mediating disputes where her firepower acted as a deterrent to violence. This decision was not uncontroversial, some in Starfleet Command considering it a waste of resources, but MacCallister's results were indisputable. The ship saw little combat action, though was acclaimed in 2397 for driving off an opportunistic [[Gorn Hegemony|Gorn]] incursion, and voices opposing MacCallister's command were forced into silence.
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| name = Stefanie Ortega
| fullname = Stefanie Ortega
| placeoforigin = Earth
| species = Human
| gender = Female
| dateofbirth = 27th June, 2368
| dateofdeath =
| age = 34
| height = 4′ 9.5″
| weight = 112lbs
| hair = Black
| eyes = Brown
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| rank = [[File:LieutenantCommanderGold2400.png|center]]<center><small>Lieutenant Commander</small></center>
| posting = [[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]
| position = Chief Engineer
| templatemode = nocats
}}
'''Stefanie Ortega''' is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Engineer on the USS ''Columbia''.


=== The Wild Hunt ===
=== Personality ===
In early 2399, ''Endeavour'' responded to a distress call from a freighter in the Midas Sector under assault by pirates. A seemingly-routine intervention turned to tragedy when one pirate ship destroyed the other to evade capture, a detonation that also damaged the nearby ''Endeavour.'' Multiple members of the senior staff were killed and Captain MacCallister grievously wounded. The pirates responsible were identified as the 'Wild Hunt,' well-established in the Midas Sector and in need of uprooting. ''Endeavour'' was assigned to this purpose when repaired, placed under Task Force 86 to reflect the new anti-pirate focus of her operation. Despite support among the crew for first officer Commander Valance to take command, Starfleet instead assigned seasoned investigator and former patrol boat commander Matt Rourke to lead ''Endeavour.''
Stef often found that people disregarded her due to her diminutive stature; as a result, her personality filled that gap. She proved herself a very talented engineer early on in her career and expects perfection from her team to ensure that the ''Columbia'' is in top shape at all times.


Under Commander Rourke, ''Endeavour'' pursued what transpired to be a well-equipped and organised pirate gang seemingly led by a renegade Starfleet officer. Shifting the crew to a tactical footing, Rourke faced some opposition from the current staff for moves that seemed to undermine Captain MacCallister's ideology, including the institution of the Hazard Team and installation of the CiC. Entering a region long-overlooked by Starfleet, ''Endeavour'' buoyed up local law enforcement and protected colonies long-preyed upon by the Wild Hunt. Indications the group went to ground in [[Klingon Empire|Klingon]] territory led to suggestions of affiliation with, if not outright support from, the [[House of Mo'Kai]]. Eventually, the Wild Hunt's base of operations was tracked to a former mining facility in the Azure Nebula, within [[The Triangle]], and a small task group was gathered that sought and destroyed the facility, eliminating the pirate group as a regional threat.
She is rumoured to have faced down two Nausicaan pirates while on an away mission through her sheer force of will though the truth of the story is that her ‘force of will’ was a phaser and two security officers. This, along with her high expectations of her team, overbearing personality, frequent cursing in Klingon and her love of fresh Gagh, has resulted in many crew being a little wary of her. She is happy to perpetuate this as it


=== Archanis ===
During her off hours, she is often found in Ten Forward and in discussion with Commander Nelson due to their shared passion for engineering or training in the holodeck with a Bat'leth. She is convinced that she will be able to defeat her mother-in-law in sparring if she trains more often. She is also known to work on side projects where she tries to develop new tools and systems for the ship.
Matthew Rourke was offered permanent command of ''Endeavour'' and promoted to Captain, and retained the senior staff in their current positions. Diplomatic overtures with the Gorn opened a region bordering the Hegemony to new scientific surveys from Starfleet, to which the well-protected ''Endeavour'' was assigned as a demonstration of local strength as much as for exploratory operations. This mission was interrupted by the incursion into the Archanis Sector by the [[Hunters of D'Ghor]], to which the [[Fourth Fleet]] was assigned and ''Endeavour'' rapidly redeployed.


With instructions to hunt down a senior D'Ghor captain, ''Endeavour'' provided relief to stricken worlds before intervening at the Elgatis Belt to incapacitate the Klingon raider. Badly damaged despite this victory, she proceeded to the shipyards of the Haydorian System to repair and bolster local defences. In the Battle of Archanis, ''Endeavour'' protected fringe outposts and settlements of the Haydorian System, before proceeding to the Taldir System to provide emergency reinforcements.
=== Recent Events ===
She has recently returned to the USS ''Columbia'' after taking two years' leave to raise her daughter, Omassa, split between Earth and Qo’nos with her Klingon husband. She hopes to have them move to the ship where he can continue his work as a holonovelist.  


=== The Omega Crisis ===
During the events of Frontier Day, she was in transit back to Columbia from Qu’nos and avoided the chaos of the day. Though she believes the current Borg threat has been defeated, she does not believe the new changeling threat is over.
After operations in the Archanis Sector, ''Endeavour'' received extensive maintenance and repair at [[Starbase Bravo]], before being dispatched to the old [[Romulan Neutral Zone]]. There the crew successfully rescued the researcher Dr Karl T'Sann from the hands of the Romulan Rebirth Movement on the refugee relocation hub world of Teros, before offering humanitarian support to the locals in an effort to undermine the Movement. This was interrupted by the galactic-wide manifestations of the [[Omega molecule]], with molecules detected in the vicinity of Teros. Efforts by ''Endeavour's'' crew to eliminate these were undermined by the arrival of the Star Navy vessel ''Erem'', which beamed molecules aboard before trying to flee, and after ignoring warnings was destroyed on Captain Rourke's orders.
=== Stefanie In-Play ===
* As a NPC, rarely would Stefanie be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
* Stefanie is considered to be tough and uncompromising on her team,  a hard-ass. She expects her engineering team to operate at the highest degree of professionalism and skill. That said, she trusts their work unless it is clear there has been an error made. Due to her culinary taste and enjoyment of Klingon culture, she is certainly seen as an outsider/non-conformist.  


Despite this clash with the Star Empire, ''Endeavour'' remained in the area for the ensuing investigations of [[Tkon Empire|Tkon]] technological involvement in the Omega crisis. Pursuit of a lead on a series of ancient Tkon star-maps led ''Endeavour'' to the Star Empire border world of Jhorkesh, where they discovered the Empire had placed a bounty on Rourke's head for the destruction of the ''Erem''. Rourke was captured by Romulan forces and XO Commander Valance forced to launch a rescue operation into Star Empire territory. ''Endeavour'' continued to play a key part in the re-establishment of the Tkon beacon network that sustained the [[ma:Galactic Barrier|Galactic Barrier]], locating and restoring one such beacon on the world of Ephrath on the border between the Republic and the Star Empire.
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== Chief Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant (JG) Starok ==
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'''Starok''' is the Chief Flight Control Officer of the USS ''Columbia''. He is a very serious officer.  


=== Decommissioning ===
=== Personality ===
Starok is like most Vulcans, very logical and almost appearing without any emotions. He is an excellent pilot, has several degrees in a range of sciences and is known to be found not only just at the helm of the ship or behind the controls of a shuttle but also in a lab doing some sort of research.


After the Omega crisis, ''Endeavour'' was dispatched to the Romulan Neutral Zone to begin diplomatic operations in the region. En route, a detonation aboard triggered a coolant leak, forcing the evacuation of the ship and the ejection of the warp core. The warp core's detonation and the extensive damage of the initial explosion caused sufficient damage to completely cripple the ship. While most of the crew escaped and survived, the damage to ''Endeavour'' was so extensive that Starfleet engineers judged her beyond repair. USS ''Endeavour'' NCC-87507 was decommissioned in December of 2399, and almost immediately after succeeded by the newly-constructed [[Obena Class]] [[USS Endeavour|successor]].
He enjoys playing kal-toh, 3D chess and the Vulcan lute. If he isn't doing one of these in any of the crew lounges, then he is found in the ship's gymnasium keeping himself fit. He is a keen athlete and swimmer.  


Soon after the incident, the Romulan Rebirth Movement released a statement claiming responsibility for the attacks after Starfleet's newest foray into the Neutral Zone, with ''Endeavour'' deemed a high-profile target after her entanglements with the Romulan Star Empire. Investigations are ongoing as of the end of 2399.
Though he does not take any pleasure from it, he is normally the first one to counter back in ruining a joke or a happy moment. He always finds logic in every situation and is someone who can talk about one particular subject for a very long time.  


=== Notable Crew ===
=== Recent Events ===
Starok joined Captain Corbin from the ''Shackleton'', after impressing him with his piloting abilities when the ship was in the Delta Quadrant. During Frontier Day, Starok was with Counsellor Merrindis during the uprise on the ship.


=== Commanding Officers ===
=== Starok In-Play ===
* As a NPC, rarely would he be interacting with every single member of his crew.  As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
* If you ever want to learn how to fly, then Starok is always pleased to provide piloting lessons to anyone on the crew. Or if you wish to play against him in a game of Kal-toh or 3D chess, he is your man! Or if you fancy a workout buddy, again, he will be content to join you in exercising.
* Starok is very loyal to Captain Corbin, almost a young sidekick who is always logical in everything he does.


* 2396 - 2399: Captain Leonidas MacCallister
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* [https://bravofleet.com/command/34911 2399]: Captain Matt Rourke

Revision as of 15:04, 11 August 2023

Below are more details around the command crew of the USS Columbia.

Commanding Officer, Captain Romen Corbin

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Romen Corbin
Biographical Information
Place of Origin Betazed
Species Betazoid
Gender Male
Date of Birth 10th August, 2352
Age 49
Physical Description
Height 5′ 9″
Weight 172 lbs
Hair Blonde
Eyes Black
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
CaptainRed2400.png
Captain
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Commanding Officer

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Romen Corbin is a distinguished Starfleet captain, who has been in the centre chair for almost over a decade.

Personality

Although initially trained as a counsellor, he transitioned to the command track early in his career. Corbin is a highly skilled and professional individual who holds his crew to the highest standards. He is a well-rounded officer with exceptional diplomatic abilities. His also known to have some obsessions, this includes ensuring that every room he enters he inspects it to ensure it is kept clean and that everyone serving is looking smart and presentable. He is known to send anyone back to their quarters to get themselves sorted if they are not looking the "part."

He takes great pride in being a father to two children, both of whom are currently in their early 20s and undergoing training to become esteemed Starfleet officers. He is known to boast about them and their accomplishments. Corbin's wife, who holds a prominent position as the head of one of Betazed's distinguished houses, resides on Betazed. When she visits, he goes over the top in providing the VIP treatment to her and the rest of their family.

Recent Events

Corbin's last command was the USS Shackleton (NCC-79321), which he commanded for one year while the ship was in the Delta Quadrant. In 2400, Starfleet offered him the Columbia. Though he once served on a Sovereign-class explorer and an Obena-class ship, he has never commanded a ship as big as the Columbia.

During Frontier Day, Corbin was home on Betazed while the ship was undergoing minor maintenance at Starbase Bravo. As a result, Corbin and the crew of the Columbia avoided some of the disaster inflicted on other Starfleet ships.

Corbin In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would he be interacting with every single member of his crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may refer to him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
  • Though Corbin is keen on keeping the Columbia as tidy as possible and being one of the finest ships in the fleet, he does care deeply for his crew. Being a father of two twenty-year-olds, he is keen for those who have joined his crew as junior officers to progress well.
  • Corbin will only be used to advance a plotline (or end it) - be it through a captain's log, staff briefing, beaming up from a planet, etc. He is the leader archetype.


Executive Officer, Commander Elizabeth Nelson

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Elizabeth Nelson
Biographical Information
Full Name Elizabeth Carol Nelson
Place of Origin Mars
Species Human
Gender Female
Date of Birth 11th September, 2352
Age 49
Physical Description
Height 5′ 7″
Weight 123lbs
Hair Black
Eyes Brown
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
CommanderRed2400.png
Commander
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Executive Officer

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Elizabeth "Liz" Nelson is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Executive Officer on the USS Columbia. She originally trained as an engineer before she joined the command division.

Personality

At first glance, Liz appears to be a friendly and polite person while also having a wicked sense of humour. She enjoys new adventures and challenges and is known to come out with phrases like 'such fun' or 'this is delightful'. She is, in reality, an extremely ruthless person who does not hesitate to put anyone down in a blunt manner if they have done something wrong. Her sarcasm is well-known among the crew, especially when someone tries to teach her something new that is technical. Being a former engineer, and one of the best in the fleet, she regularly keeps up with the latest research and application of technology. Elizabeth is a very intelligent woman. That said, she will take the time to teach the junior officers what they need to know to be successful with their work.

Elizabeth is an old Academy friend of Captain Corbin, and the two have known each other for a very long time. They are godparents to each other's children and would do anything to protect each other. He refers to her as Liz while she calls him Rome in private.

She has many interests, including cooking, playing poker and riding horses. Alongside this, she has a vast collection of paintings and sculptures. A keen musician, when off duty, she is normally found in Ten Forward playing the piano or saxophone.

Recent Events

Like Corbin, her son has just joined Starfleet Academy, a fact she is very proud of (she does not gush about it as much as Corbin).

Elizabeth was with Romen on Betazed during Frontier Day and is keen to ensure that a repeat of what happens does not happen again. She is very weary of new crew members at first.

Nelson In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Nelson be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
  • Elizabeth is known as 'Number One' by Corbin - she keeps him with both feet on the floor. She has no issues in socialising with the crew, but always keeps the professional boundary up with those that serve under her. As an Ensign, you may struggle to build a firm relationship with her initially.
  • Nelson is the teacher/mentor who will educate, encourage and support the junior staff but will hold them to a high standard.
  • If your Ensign comes across a stumbling block that the other characters on the command staff can't help resolve, then Nelson can offer guidance and help when your characters need it the most and can be the go-to for information as a last resort.


Chief Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Alkos Kudege

Alkos Kudege
Biographical Information
Full Name Alkos Kudege
Place of Origin Bajor
Species Bajoran
Gender Male
Date of Birth 21st August, 2366
Age 36
Physical Description
Height 5′ 9″
Weight 165lbs
Hair Brown
Eyes Brown
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
LieutenantCommanderGold2400.png
Lieutneant Commander
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Second Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer

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Alkos Kudege is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Second Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer on the USS Columbia.

Personality

Unlike many Bajorans, Alkos is not very religious and very much considers the Prophets to be the ‘worm-hole aliens’. He grew up on DS9 and was the son of several of the Bajoran officers stationed there. Due to his interactions with Starfleet there, he decided to join from a young age. He is an outgoing and relaxed individual who relies on facts and data that are presented to him.

During his time on the Columbia, he struck up close friendships with the crewmembers in Cetacean ops.

He likes to mingle with the crew as much as possible and is often found in Ten Forward, the holodeck running various detective holonovels and is no stranger to the Lower Deck social space. He has a love of almost all forms of music, though is not a gifted singer. He is often found humming, very out-of-tune songs as he walks around the ship and works.

That said, he is a very attractive man who many people on the crew adore. He enjoys being fit and in shape, as a result is a regular in the ship's gym, working out.

Recent Events

He was on board the Columbia overseeing maintenance at Starbase Bravo during the events of Frontier Day. He was alone in the bowels of the ship, crawling through Jeffrey Tubes when the signal was sent. As such, he didn't have many interactions with the crew during this time, but he was able to override part of the Borg control and successfully locked many of the younger crew in isolated parts of the ship.

Alkos In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Alkos be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
  • Alkos has no issue socialising with the crew and is often considered by many to have a soft-touch approach to his role. He’s handsome, charismatic, and also a highly intelligent and skilled officer. He is the hunk of the senior staff.


Chief Security & Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Niro Seth-Rowal

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Niro Seth-Rowal
Biographical Information
Full Name Niro Seth-Rowal
Place of Origin Delta IV
Species Deltan
Gender Male
Date of Birth 9th May August, 2375
Age 27
Physical Description
Height 6′ 3″
Weight 180lbs
Hair None
Eyes Blue
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
LieutenantGold2400.png
Lieutneant
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Third Officer
Chief Security & Tactical Officer

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Niro Seth-Rowal is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Third Officer and Chief Security & Tactical Officer on the USS Columbia.

Personality

Unlikely the few Deltans in Starfleet, Niro had no interest in science and found that he excelled at security and tactics. He is very professional with his duties but is a relatively quiet individual who keeps to himself in part due to his telepathic abilities. As with all Deltans in Starfleet, he has taken the ‘Oath of Celibacy’ for the duration of his service, including shore leave, and takes it very seriously.

He enjoys cooking and rock climbing. As such, during his off-duty hours, he is often found in the Arboretum enjoying the greenery and working in the hydroponic gardens. One of the few places where he will happily intact with the crew is in hydroponics where is will do into great depth on the receipts he has tried and the special ingredients he is growing.

He is very protective of his personal space and has been known to be very short with crew members who touch him.

Recent Events

Recently posted to the USS Columbia following his promotion to Lieutenant, he is excited to take on the role of Chief Security and Tactical Officer onboard a Galaxy-class vessel. Prior to his posting, and during the incident of Frontier Day, he was on leave and returned to Delta to visit family. Upon leaving, he had to retake the ‘Oath of Celibacy’.

Upon his posting, he was quick to implement the new security procedures to counter the changeling threat and conducts regular and very detailed security sweeps to ensure the Columbia is clear.

Niro In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Niro be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
  • Niro is often found in the security office when not manning the tactical station during key events. When giving orders or interacting with crew, he maintains a socially acceptable distance as he is aware of the risk his species poses to others.
  • His behaviour often comes across as very abrupt and cold to junior staff. He is tough, confident, and skilled in combat.


Chief Medical Officer, Commander Carrillion

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Carrillion
Biographical Information
Full Name Carrillion
Place of Origin Tyrus VII
Species Tyran
Gender Female
Date of Birth 16th January, 2349
Age 52
Physical Description
Height 5′ 8″
Weight 129lbs
Hair Brown/Blonde
Eyes Blue
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
CommanderTeal2400.png
Commander
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Chief Medical Officer

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Carrillion is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer on the USS Columbia. Carrillion is adored by many on the ship due to her fun nature and great bedside manner she has. Carrillion is one of the finest doctors in the fleet and has won the Carrington Award more than once.

Personality

Carrillion is someone who gets on with everyone. She is always smiling and is pleased to see anyone. She normally calls her patients or loved ones "sweetie" or "honey". If it's not that, then she is normally reciting the phrase "I'm a Doctor, not a...".

During her off time, the doctor enjoys listening to many forms of opera, including Klingon. If Carrillion isn't participating in some research over subspace with fellow doctors, then she is normally found enjoying a Jane Eyre-style holonovel. If these do not interest her, then she is normally in the gym practising mok'bara or fencing with the captain or Commander Nelson.

Many of the junior officers consider Doctor Carrillion to be like a mother figure as she is always willing to provide advice, and support or just share in a witty joke. Carrillion is an avid chocolate lover and can sometimes be found in Ten Forward sharing a bowl of chocolate ice cream with the captain, or if she has pulled several shifts in sickbay, then she will usually be getting herself a hot chocolate with real Thalian chocolate. Chocolate is her Achilles' heel!

Recent Events

Carrillion has been on the Columbia for some time now and loves her posting. However, the Borg uprise on Frontier Day did disturb her. She was able to use a range of gases to knock out those junior officers infected trying to overtake sickbay. She was one of many doctors who were asked to participate in the research to remove the Borg infections from junior officers.

Carrillion In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Carrillion be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
  • Carrillion is normally found in sickbay; she is someone who certainly believes in encouraging the next generation to learn everything there is about science. She normally tests young nurses and doctors in training to see what they know and will extend their thinking over treatment either through questioning or recommending they read an article.
  • Carrillion enjoys spending time with anyone on the crew while in Ten Forward; however, if she is in deep thought or reading an interesting article with a chocolate dessert near to her, the crew have learnt to leave her be. However, she is certainly the caregiver/mother figure of the crew.


Chief Counsellor, Lieutenant Commander Merrindis

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Merrindis
Biographical Information
Full Name Merrindis
Place of Origin Risa
Species Risa
Gender Female
Date of Birth 14th February, 2361
Age 40
Physical Description
Height 5′ 8″
Weight 126lbs
Hair Blonde
Eyes Blue
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
LieutenantCommanderTeal2400.png
Lieutenant Commander
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Chief Counsellor

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Merrindis is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Counsellor on the USS Columbia. Merrindis can have a very direct approach when providing counselling services to those who need the support. Alongside this, she normally sits beside the captain and provides him with advice on a diplomatic exchange.

Personality

Though blunt and straightforward, Merrindis does not mince her words with the crew. She tells them how it is, and sometimes her verbal splash of cold water is quite effective. She has a very playful side and is normally found teasing someone on the crew when she is not in a counselling session. Merrindis does speak in a soft tone, which some may take as a sign of weakness; however, when she needs to project her voice, it comes as a shock to those who know her.

Merrindis has a passion for dancing, as such she is normally seen performing a little number while walking along the corridor. She is a keen musician and singer too. She also enjoys spending time singing with those in Cetacean Ops.

Recent Events

The Columbia is Merrindis' second assignment since graduating from Starfleet Academy. She has risen through the ranks, and since becoming a lieutenant commander a few years ago, she is now considering the bridge officer's test. This urge feels even more important now as she was on the bridge during the Borg uprise on Frontier Day. Her quick moves ensured she was successful with others in defending the bridge from those who had been infected.

Merrindis In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Merrindis be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
  • Merrindis is normally found in her counsellor's office, and she is open to everyone seeing her (or organising one of her other counsellors to see them). If you attend one of her sessions, be expected that at least one of them will include either her singing, her dancing or her getting your character to do one of these things as a way to start the session.
  • Merrindis is certainly the joker/jester and knows when to cut the tension in any situation or provide some sort of comic relief.


Chief Science Officer, Lieutenant Commander Velesa

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Velesa
Biographical Information
Full Name Velesa
Place of Origin Denobula
Species Denobulan
Gender Female
Date of Birth 29th June, 2362
Age 39
Physical Description
Height 5′ 7″
Weight 135lbs
Hair Purple
Eyes blue
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
LieutenantCommanderTeal2400.png
Lieutenant Commander
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Chief Science Officer

Template:Character


Velesa is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Science Officer on the USS Columbia.

Personality

Velesa is, as with many Denobulans, incredibly outgoing, talkative and friendly. She possesses an incredibly curious mind which has been the driving force behind her career in science. She is keen on having her junior officers explore their hunches when it comes to scientific questions and curiosities but is also quick to clamp down on studies that are getting out of hand. She has learned over the years that the professional boundaries and distance needed between a Chief Science Officer and the rest of the team are critical for success.

Unlike most Denobulans, she only has a single husband who resides on Denobula. When pushed about this, she will brush it off and say she hasn’t found Mr Right number two or three yet.

Though her education and degrees are in physics and warp theory, she enjoys the calm found in the arboretum but is often present in Ten Forward and other lounges when social events are taking place. She has often been described as talkative and will often speak in depth about any topic people care to discuss.

Recent Events

She was previously stationed at the Avalon Fleet Yards as part of a particle physics research team. After a couple of years there she grew restless and wanted to get explore other areas of research. As such she put in for a transfer to the USS Columbia as her Chief Science Officer.

She was in the process of packing up her life in Sato City during the event of Frontier Day.

Velesa In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Velesa be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
  • As with most Denobulans, she is very protective of her personal space and does not appreciate being touched.
  • Velesa is very supportive and mentoring of her research team but is very aware that her friendly nature conflicts with the need for professional distance. She strives to keep professional boundaries in place but happily socializes with the crew. She is a great mentor and a source of wisdom for anyone.


Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Commander Stefanie Ortega

Stefanie Ortega
Biographical Information
Full Name Stefanie Ortega
Place of Origin Earth
Species Human
Gender Female
Date of Birth 27th June, 2368
Age 34
Physical Description
Height 4′ 9.5″
Weight 112lbs
Hair Black
Eyes Brown
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Rank
LieutenantCommanderGold2400.png
Lieutenant Commander
Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Chief Engineer

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Stefanie Ortega is a Starfleet officer who currently serves as the Chief Engineer on the USS Columbia.

Personality

Stef often found that people disregarded her due to her diminutive stature; as a result, her personality filled that gap. She proved herself a very talented engineer early on in her career and expects perfection from her team to ensure that the Columbia is in top shape at all times.

She is rumoured to have faced down two Nausicaan pirates while on an away mission through her sheer force of will though the truth of the story is that her ‘force of will’ was a phaser and two security officers. This, along with her high expectations of her team, overbearing personality, frequent cursing in Klingon and her love of fresh Gagh, has resulted in many crew being a little wary of her. She is happy to perpetuate this as it

During her off hours, she is often found in Ten Forward and in discussion with Commander Nelson due to their shared passion for engineering or training in the holodeck with a Bat'leth. She is convinced that she will be able to defeat her mother-in-law in sparring if she trains more often. She is also known to work on side projects where she tries to develop new tools and systems for the ship.

Recent Events

She has recently returned to the USS Columbia after taking two years' leave to raise her daughter, Omassa, split between Earth and Qo’nos with her Klingon husband. She hopes to have them move to the ship where he can continue his work as a holonovelist.

During the events of Frontier Day, she was in transit back to Columbia from Qu’nos and avoided the chaos of the day. Though she believes the current Borg threat has been defeated, she does not believe the new changeling threat is over.

Stefanie In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would Stefanie be interacting with every single member of the crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use her in your stories as long as you do not alter her personality or history—or kill her.
  • Stefanie is considered to be tough and uncompromising on her team,  a hard-ass. She expects her engineering team to operate at the highest degree of professionalism and skill. That said, she trusts their work unless it is clear there has been an error made. Due to her culinary taste and enjoyment of Klingon culture, she is certainly seen as an outsider/non-conformist.


Chief Flight Control Officer, Lieutenant (JG) Starok

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Starok
Biographical Information
Full Name Starok
Place of Origin Vulcan
Species Vulcan
Gender Male
Date of Birth 10th August, 2371
Age 30
Physical Description
Height 6′ 3″
Weight 172 lbs
Hair Black
Eyes Black
Career Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Posting

USS Columbia

Position

Chief Flight Control Officer

Template:Character


Starok is the Chief Flight Control Officer of the USS Columbia. He is a very serious officer.

Personality

Starok is like most Vulcans, very logical and almost appearing without any emotions. He is an excellent pilot, has several degrees in a range of sciences and is known to be found not only just at the helm of the ship or behind the controls of a shuttle but also in a lab doing some sort of research.

He enjoys playing kal-toh, 3D chess and the Vulcan lute. If he isn't doing one of these in any of the crew lounges, then he is found in the ship's gymnasium keeping himself fit. He is a keen athlete and swimmer.

Though he does not take any pleasure from it, he is normally the first one to counter back in ruining a joke or a happy moment. He always finds logic in every situation and is someone who can talk about one particular subject for a very long time.

Recent Events

Starok joined Captain Corbin from the Shackleton, after impressing him with his piloting abilities when the ship was in the Delta Quadrant. During Frontier Day, Starok was with Counsellor Merrindis during the uprise on the ship.

Starok In-Play

  • As a NPC, rarely would he be interacting with every single member of his crew. As a fleet-level NPC, you may use him in your stories as long as you do not alter his personality or history—or kill him.
  • If you ever want to learn how to fly, then Starok is always pleased to provide piloting lessons to anyone on the crew. Or if you wish to play against him in a game of Kal-toh or 3D chess, he is your man! Or if you fancy a workout buddy, again, he will be content to join you in exercising.
  • Starok is very loyal to Captain Corbin, almost a young sidekick who is always logical in everything he does.
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