Post by CPT TSalarek on Feb 19, 2009 23:51:13 GMT -5
rank: Captain
serial: SF0513G03ECF
current assignment: USS Vigilant NCC 72100
position: Commanding Officer
gender: female
race: 1/2 Vulcan, 1/4 Rihanni, 1/4 Human
born: Shi'Kar, Vulcan, SD 17829.7 (30 Oct 2340)
height: 5'4"
weight: about 135 lb.
eye color: Silver
hair color/length: short (traditional Vulcan-style cut) Dark Ash-blonde with natural red-copper highlights throughout
features: typical "aristocratic Vulcan" appearance with eyes that seem to see through you. small scar beneath left side of her collarbone, usually hidden beneath collar of uniform - remnant from WOLF 359
Education:
Graduated SFA: SD 56450.4 (14 June 2379)
Major: Interspecies Relationships,
Focus: Communications (standard and nonstandard).
2nd Major: Diplomacy.
Minor: General Warp Theory,
Focus: Experimental Studies.
Medical Doctorate (M.D.), Vulcan Science Academy.
PhD: Psychology,
focus: “The Arts as Therapy”, Betazed Institute.
Certified Instructor: Ancient Weaponry, Shi'kar, Vulcan.
Medical History: Psychological aftereffects from trauma suffered as survivor of WOLF 359 and from abduction and assault by Exodii - unmedicated. Horseback riding injury to left knee, corrected by Arthroscopy - fully healed. Battle injury to left shoulder, low-level Physical Therapy - ongoing as needed, full range of motion. 3 term pregnancies, all unremarkable.
blood type: T-
special abilities: Advanced Esper, abilities including (but not limited to): Brodcast and Receptive Telepath, Enhanced Touch-Telepath,very limited latent telekinetic abilities, (apparently) Ancient Vulcan "Willed Death" ability (not fully trained); Skilled on multiple weapons ranging from ancients (lirpa, Ahn-won, bat'L'th, Terran Epee, etc.) to hands to energy ('phasers', Romulan/Klingon disrupters, etc.). **Has collaborated with SF Temporal Investigations and with Section 31; details: Classified.
Mother: S'TRakah Kiance
Race: 1/2 Rihanni 1/2 human
born: ch'Rihann, SD (-1) 97511.2 (2150)
died: SD 42918.5 (2 Dec 2365)
occupation: Nobel turned homemaker
father: Sypek
race: Vulcan
born: Vulcan, SD (-1) 26209.1 (c. 2140)
died: ch'Rihann, SD 16994.13 (29 Dec 2339)
Occupation: Teacher, Diplomatic Adjunct to Ambassador Spock of Vulcan
Siblings: 0
Spouse (1): Stephen Li Richards
race: human
born: Sol 4 (Martian Colonies), SD 16748.99 (1 Oct 2339)
died: SD 44847.3, WOLF 359 (6 Nov 2367)
occupation: Star Fleet, Lieutenant
spouse (2): Barry Running Fox Montoya
race: human
born: Nevada, Sol 3 (Earth), SD 36285.2 (15 Apr 2359)
died: (living)
occupation: Star Fleet, Commander; Executive Officer USS Vigilant
children: 4
name: Thomas Mikel Richards
sex: male
born: UFP/Romulan Neutral Zone, SD 38434.41 (8 June 2361)
died: SD 44847.3, WOLF 359 (6 Nov 2367)
name: Tiyanna Marie Richards
sex: female
born: Star Fleet Medical, San Francisco, Sol 3, SD 58236.62 (28 March 2381)
died: (living)
Name: Samuel Louis White Stag Montoya
Sex: male
Born: SB 7, SD 63122.90 (14 Feb 2386, 0402 hrs)
Died: (living)
Name: Josephine Rose White Dove Montoya
Sex: female
Born: SB 7, SD 63122.99 (14 Feb 2386, 0448 hrs)
Died: (living)
Past assignments:
USS Talon NCC 170008-A - ASEC3
USS Vigilant NCC 72100 - ASEC1, CSEC
Hobbies: Terran Equids (horses), Diplomacy, holoprogramming, playing with her pet Le'Matya, Terran Avis (birds-small ones), Genealogy, learning new "toys and tricks," working on her Esper talents, swimming, long walks on beaches or in moonlight (or both), and trying to keep her Rihanni temper in check (unfortunately not always succeeding)
Awards:
ECF Medal of Honor, ECF Commendable Service Medal
Character narrative:
Born on Vulcan, raised on ch'Rihann (Romulus) TSalarek somehow managed to absorb the tenets and disciplines of control while retaining her passion and fire -- though she still slips on occasion. Her mother, Lady S'TRakah Kiance, a noble-woman in her own right, was the daughter of Vice-Proconsul M'Ret of Romulus and Samantha Anne Kyle, a Rihanni-born Human said to be the daughter of a decorated Star Fleet Officer. Her own father, a diplomatic adjunct to Spock of Vulcan who was executed before her birth, was said to be the son of the Vulcan Noble Skon and Lady T'Rokha, a Vulcan Princess. This history is what ultimately prompted her entry into Star Fleet Academy.
TSalarek grew up in a zone of the Empire that was fraught with strife -- it could even be classified as a "war zone," the conditions were that horrible. Mostly out of respect for Family Honour, though partly out of habit, she customarily carries an 11-inch long retractable-blade Rihanni dagger that once belonged to her maternal Great-Grandfather...old habits die hard. She had to learn fast and hard how to control her natural Esper abilities -- lest they control her! To that end, she began studying with learned telepaths and empaths within the Empire. When she began to surpass what her tutors could teach, the Romulan Government put forth a formal request for her admittance to the Vulcan Science Academy which was ultimately granted, though not without a little prejudice.
On Vulcan she leaned many techniques, not just of the telepathic sort. She studied Diplomacy, Ancient Weaponry, and Art. By 22 Terran Standard Years of Age she had earned a Medical Doctorate from the Vulcan Science Academy as well as her Instructor's Ranking in Shi'Kar Ancient Weaponry. She also made "contacts" with Diplomats and nobles from across the Galaxy - including some quite intriguing Star Fleet personnel. Before asking Vulcan High Command for a recommendation to Star Fleet Academy, she had also earned a Ph.D. in Psychology, with a Specialty in the Arts as Therapy, from the Betazed Institute. Though Star Fleet had some reservations about accepting a Romulan Noble, a Sponsorship from Ambassador Spock quickly put them at ease. She Dual Majored in Interspecies Relations and in Diplomacy with a Minor in General Warp Theory, and graduated, with High Honours, near the top of her class.
TSalarek is one of the few survivors of WOLF 359. A civilian during the attack, she lost her mate and their 6 year-old son when their ship was destroyed. After much therapy and support from her friends in healing from WOLF 359, modern medicine made it possible to have a second child, a girl, by her now-deceased mate. She began her ECF career posted to Security on the USS Talon, Commanded by Captain Tre'Maar. When the Talon was Drydocked, CPT Tre'Maar transferred his crew, including then-Lieutenant TSalarek, to the USS Vigilant.
Under CPT Tre'Maar, Vigilant had many decorated cruises, including a victorious battle with the Borg and a merger with USS Potemkin (formerly under Captain Duo Maxwell who is now serving With Distinction on Vigilant). Unfortunately there were also many trials including the abduction of then-CSEC Commander Tiva Boon and ASEC LT TSalarek by the Exodii. TSalarek has worked with much diligence and through many setbacks to rise through the ranks and prove herself worthy of her new post.
After many years in Security, and a Brass-Dubbed “Trial by Fire”, Captain TSalarek has been blessed with Command of Vigilant. In what she calls “two-for-one night at Star Base 7,” Vigilant came with the recently-merged crew of the USS Ithilkirya which was drydocked upon the retirement of her CO, Captain Rix Morpheus.
Her first year in Command included the Capture of the USAG vessel Shenlong and her Captain, Kim Sparks, the discovery of a second “Guardian of Forever” very near to SB7, and the gift of a Wells-class starship and a (future) Romulan timeship for Rear Admiral FawThawly and TI to pick over. This first year closed with Vigilant's annual holiday party where the gift of the evening was the engagement ring she received from her “#1”, Commander Barry Montoya. What began as co-workers, and progressed to friendship, is now developing into something more and the crew has wished them both the best. Their latest endeavor begins with the birth of twins. Samuel Louis Montoya and Josephine Rose Montoya were born 14 Feb 2386 (Old Terran Calendar Date) on SB 7.
During one of TSalarek's many sojournes to Vulcan she came across two newborn Le'Matya cubs near the corpse of their mother. She did not think and was only reacting when she grabbed the still sightless cubs and ran. When there is something that can take down a fully matuire Le'Matya with cubs, one does not 'stick around' to see what it is. Her female and it's brother (both now mature) are in the care of a friend on Vulcan though the female has been known to visit the ship from time to time.
Captain TSalarek is fiercely loyal to both ship and crew. She will protect and defend them to the best of her ability; as evidenced when she received a demotion to Commander while in defense of said crew. In principle of that same defense she repeatedly refused re-promotion to Captain. Upon intensive discussions with Admiral Sotuk she has now (re-)accepted her fourth pip and she looks eagerly ahead to many exciting missions with her Vigilant Family.