[Other] Star Trek Adventures: To Boldly Go

[Saratek]

[PalladiaMors]

Roll Tide! Name: Jessica Bailey Species: Human (technically half Risian, but as they're near human it's not enough to make a mechanical distinction over) Age: 34 Rank: Captain Role: Commanding officer Environment: Homeworld (Earth) Upbringing: Artistic & Creative (accepted) Assignment: USS Tomoe Gozen NCC 62643   Primary: Command Secondary: Security   Cooking & Dining Etiquette Cultural Studies Wilderness Survival Cool Under Fire Cowboy Diplomacy Leadership   Lookin' for adventure in all the wrong places Results, not rulebooks A lover AND a fighter Ain't never too proud to wallow in the mud   Spirit of Discovery Advisor Resolute Bold: Command   Jessica was born on Earth in the coastal city of Mobile Alabama. Her father was human, an engineer in Starfleet, while her mother was a musician from Risa. The two had met while Jessica's father was on shore leave from his shipboard duties, and while Risa is notorious for its flings, this particular pairing broke the norm by being a permanent one. Jessica was born about a year later, her mother relocating to Earth in order to play her musical career to a literal whole new world. Jessica was a bright student growing up, and clearly inherited her mother's charisma. She was always off on some sort of Earth-based adventure, spending a lot of time camping in the woods or swimming in the ocean, but always wanted to know more about her mother's homeworld. Jessica's mother was happy to oblige, and it was on Risa that Jessica developed her interest in the wide variety of other alien cultures that would visit the "pleasure planet". It was there that she also discovered her first true love after sampling an abundance of fine cuisine from across the galaxy - cooking. She took to it like a natural, seeing it as a matter of performance art not unlike her mother's music, and would have been happy making a career out of it. But then came that desire to see other worlds and meet other cultures from across the galaxy. It was something she wanted to experience, and though she hadn't given up on being a cook, she was willing to put that on hold until she had the chance to visit the rest of the galaxy, see the places, and meet the people whose cuisines she would be making. Starfleet was a natural choice, even if her motive for joining was somewhat unusual. Still she was able to meet the entrance exams with the help of her father's training, and proved herself to be surprisingly capable. Her charisma, natural demeanor, and way with people led her into the command track where she studied diplomacy though she excelled in matters of security as well, always being a natural scrapper growing up. During a training mission she and her academy cohorts suffered catastrophic ship failure from a space anomaly and were forced to make a crash landing on an uninhabited moon. Jessica was able to use the wilderness knowledge she gained from her frequent camping and beach trips in her youth to lead the squad to safety and keep them supplied with food, water, and shelter until the more tech-savvy of her cohort could use what wasn't destroyed in the crash to cobble together a communications device so they could be rescued, earning Jessica a special commendation and the attention of several higher-ups within Starfleet. Her first assignment as an ensign was as part of a diplomatic liaison meant to establish peaceful relations with the newly-discovered Ferengi, who had previously shown hostility towards the Federation. Some houses on Ferenginar however saw the potential for profit in dealing with the Federation openly and were willing to negotiate, confident that the others would follow suit once they saw how profitable peace could be. Jessica was to accompany her ship's Vulcan first officer, Commander Stavik, in meeting with DaiMon Cor'ohm aboard his ship in order to discuss the benefits of peaceful relations with the Federation but Cor'ohm refused to allow a clothed female to board his ship, seeing such as a disgraceful affront. As Commander Stavik tried to reason with him Ensign Bailey grew impatient with the back and forth, apologized to her commander for being out of uniform, stripped naked, and stepped onto the transporter pad to await transport to the DaiMon's vessel. It would be illogical to sacrifice important peace meetings over a dress code, she reasoned, and the Commander couldn't fault her logic. The meeting went well, and Commander Stavik was impressed with her determination to get the job done even if it required personal sacrifice. For her part Ensign Bailey really didn't mind, she was half Risian after all. But there was no reason to correct her commanding officer while he was praising her efforts. Her career took off from there, Jessica showing great leadership qualities, a way of thinking outside the box, and a willingness to take unexpected measures in order to get a job done. She has been criticized for being a bit too eager to bend the rules sometimes but as it turns out there are plenty in Starfleet command who admire that sort of trait, placing great value on an officer's ability to think on their feet. Especially with rising tensions in the galaxy. Her last assignment was as first officer on board the Battuta, an exploration and scientific vessel. Her captain was a brilliant tactician and something of a scientist himself, but his diplomatic skills were by his own admission a bit lacking. Commander Bailey was assigned that task, to smooth relations with other cultures the exploration ship might encounter. One of her favorite tactics was to offer to cook something from her own world if the other culture would do the same, then begin asking about the other culture's cuisine. It was a reliable tactic for getting strangers to open up as she found that whenever a ship was far from home, they would almost always miss the home-cooked meals and be eager to talk about them. Her initial love of cooking would come full circle when she began to use it as part of exploring the galaxy and meeting other civilizations. Most recently however she was given her own command, a rarity for someone her age, but someone in Starfleet command felt she would be the perfect choice to captain the Tomoe Gozen in its new mission. Captain Bailey has read all about her new ship and its crew, and is excited to begin her first command. Though she did mention how bad she thought the replicators were. It's something she's been notorious for ever since she was an ensign.

[Saratek]

Based on the applications posted so far, if Revan is selected, I can only assume the assignment was to ensure the safety of the relatively young crew, Trill Symbiotes aside.

Great work so far everyone. Really starting to make me nervous about my app.

[daveron]

Application Withdrawn.

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by daveron

Application Withdrawn.

[daveron]

I don't want to push myself into a game where I am not wanted.
Did I mess up my secret tags? Can you see the comments I have made on this subject already, but you haven't answered?

[Drachenspirit]

@daveron - I can see the comments you have put in secret tags. I don't see where anyone has stated your character is not wanted. Just because there are some "rubs" or differences of opinion doesn't mean they aren't wanted. Such things make for good RP as long as there is respect for players and their characters as written. Secret tag below.


@Everyone - I've read way too much about Star Trek Fleet ships for this era and based on the type, mission, and what fits in my mind, we're going with the Norway Class. We'll decide the exact deck layout once the crew is chosen. I like the size of the Nova Class, but it's not built for the mission/encounters ahead of this crew so Norway it is.

Also, some great apps people. I owe some of you some feedback, and if this keeps up you may all convince me to go with a full 7 slots for players. Looking good.

[Drachenspirit]

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[Drachenspirit]

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[Drachenspirit]

I've reached out to the two who have withdrawn their applications, but per their last wish, I removed their applications from the list.
If you think there's an issue with your application, please ask me. I'll be honest and offer guidance as to what may be adjusted, or encouragement to leave as is.
I'm launching this game to have an enjoyable experience while learning this new system, and I hope all of you are doing this for the same, at least for the enjoyment part of it.
Game on!

[Acathala]

I'm hoping to have Vren Azonan finished within the next few hours. Sad to see people withdraw, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of apps we did get.

[PalladiaMors]

[daveron]

 

Character Introduction. Shran walks into their quarters. It is morning aboard a new Norway Class Star ship, The USS Tomoe Gozen, designation NCC 62643. It had completed trials just weeks ago, and a young ensign now stands nervously at the door as the large broad thraan Andorian Vulcan hybrid studies their new quarters in detail. The ensign waits eagerly. She had gone over every detail three times over and knows her exacting detail will not go unnoticed by the Commander's sharp eyes, ears, or antenna. She had reviewed their personnel file. They had grown up in space, tending to livestock transports and joining the Imperial Guard at a young age. Upon graduating the Andorian military academy, they returned to the outer systems protecting transports vital to Andorian interests for the Imperial Guard. After several diplomatic incidents early in their career they had been transferred to Starfleet as their superiors thought their talents would better protect Andoria in the first contact and diplomatic capacity as opposed to that of a warrior. They insisted on completing the academy as their peers if they were to serve on a Starfleet ship in such a capacity and had recently done so, although not without causing quite a stir. Apparently an Admiral in the ethics department was up to some less than ethical practices. It had upset some staff at the academy how brazenly the young cadet had placed a high-ranking admiral under arrest while still a student at the academy. However, he had done things by the book, and it was an arrestable offense, even though minor. ‘Val’ had subdued several security guards who thought the cadet had lost their mind. She shifts as Shranval examine every surface with all of their senses. The young ensign sighs nervously not exactly knowing what to expect out of them. She had met Andorians before, and even made a few Vulcan friends even before joining Starfleet... However, Vulcans and Andorians mating? Having a child together... It was hard for her to even imagine them even staying in the same room together long, despite being founding members of the federation together. As complicated as Andorian mating was and as Secretive as Vulcans where, and with their history she wondered at how that could ever occur? and if it was something she could even find a way to ask about? Her personal experience was that Vulcans and Andorians where like night and day... so how would this strange new first officer who was on track to oversee her ship act? She is snapped out of her thoughts by the realization that the Andorian is no longer studying the room but studying her. Their sharp white and dark brown eyes and short white hair entrancing her momentarily as they stare into her soul. He smiles warmly. "Your preparations have exceeded our expectations. You have our gratitude. We will be expecting the same level of care and attention to detail for the quarter customizations for our diplomatic VIP’s.’" Despite their transfer not having been approved yet by the captain, they stood in the here and the now inspecting her handiwork... no, inspecting her. They were still inspecting her. She thought to herself, what are they looking for? What do they want? She realized that lost in thought she had forgotten to brief them. "Oh yes, thank you sir. Your instructions were quite clear and specific." She smiled with pride and hoped they would look past her error. She studied the senior officer for any clues for a moment before continuing. "The ship's course is currently headed to a point just beyond the Tzenkethi Coalition" She pauses, waiting for a response that doesn't come then continues. "Then we will slow speed and begin our mission. We are Exploring the Sector in this mostly uncharted area of space close to, and even entering the Gamma Quadrant. " The commander nods at the ensign with a smile and motions to the door. "Thank you for confirming our current mission status. Please inform the senior crew of our arrival and inform them we are ready to meet at their earliest convenience." The Andorian dropped their clothes once they were alone and entered the warm bubbling water of the tub. They sank down and felt the weight of several worlds lift of their shoulders as they lets the warm water cover their body. They closed their eyes and focused their energy and emotion. They thought to themself how difficult the times ahead would be and how important it would be to hold onto everything coursing through them now in the days ahead if Starfleet was going to even keep them around. Their attention to detail, and obsessiveness had earned them high marks on their last assignment, but they had also ruffled lots of feathers. They thought about possible futures and how they might respond if Starfleet thought they was more trouble than they were worth and decided to send them back to the Andorians. They thought of how their clan would respond and the rippling effect it would have on their people. Why had so many put so much responsibility on their back. They have a moment of weakness and lets their mind wander to the trivial, and they think back to the young perky ensign, so focused on her own work and the ship, oblivious to the greater worries of all the worlds outside the windows of the ship. oh, how they envied that. They let their mind swim in these feelings for a while before again focusing on their own path and that of the ship they now found themself on. If there was one warm comforting thought in their mind, it was that they had earned themself family quarters on their last assignment in the beta quadrant and their family’s request for assignment on the same vessel had all finally been approved. "We are thraal." They heard themself say to themself. They sank into the tub and reached out with all eight of their senses and felt the larger organism of which now they were a part of around them. After a few moments of this they came back up and breached the surface again, taking a deep breath. "It is now our sacred duty to protect and impart wisdom to all the souls the universe has placed in our care for the good of the whole..." They let out a deep sigh and sank into the water again.

 

Pictures = Family / Breedingclan = = The Shonthoth shelthreth (bondgroup) = Shranval Th’shonthoth (Thaan/they/them/we) Bovossevryr Ch'shonthoth (Chan/he/him/a) Wisdom - Protection Knowledge - Inspiration Andorian (mixed Vulcan) Aenar (subtype Andorian) Psionic Psionic + blind (LT) COMMANDER - XO LT JG - Engineering Ajhishaevarhik Zh’shonthoth (Zhen/it/that/z) Evithiashezohreq Sh’shonthoth (Shen/she/her/I) Power - Strength Love - Life Civilian - Heavy Security Enlisted - Botanist Andorian Andorian

Desired position and role ROLE APPLIED FOR Description Primary role:   Executive Officer (or First officer, the captain’s second in-command. They may have other duties as well as serving as executive officer) Backup Primary:   Operations (responsible for ship’s operations, monitoring ship systems) Secondary (third backup) roles:   Security / Tactical (head of the security department and the safety of the crew, ship weaponry, defenses and tactics) Auxiliary interests (fourth and fifth backups) :   Engineering ( assigning crew for repair and service) Science ( assist analysis and research) Starting Level: Experienced, (LT) Commander Grade Species: Mixed-Heritage; Andorian, Vulcan.

Application Character Submission:   NAME:Shranval "LT Val" th'Shonthoth SPECIES: Andorian/Vulcan AGE: 28 Gender: Thraan (We/They/Them) ROLE: Executive Officer RANK: (Lieutenant) Commander. ENVIRONMENT: Starship UPBRINGING: Rural (Rebelled) ASSIGNMENT: USS Tomoe Gozen NCC 62643 PRIMARY DISCIPLINES: == # Conn (4) Security (4) OTHER DISCIPLINES: == # COMMAND (2) SCIENCE (2) ENGINEERING (3) MEDICINE (1) FOCUSES & TALENTS: Focuses Animal Handling Composure Starfleet Protocols Emergency Procedures Linguistics Uniform Code of Justice Values Personal: Proud and Honest Officer: Holds Everyone to the Highest Standards Culture: You get the first strike, I finish the duel Academy: Precise to a Fault Career: Understands Technology Better Than People Talents Proud and Honorable Constantly Watching Mind-Meld Supervisor (Command) Operations Manager Brief Background: Brief History Early Life: Shran started their early life as a simple livestock herder and transporter. (0-15) They enjoyed their life, but they had an arranged marriage that was put into place even before their birth. They rebelled against the plans put place before them for their life path and forged their own destiny. They were one of the youngest ever to be accepted into the Andorian War University, but they had spent much time studying and practicing in what little free time they was able on the livestock transports. (16) Early Training: Their transfer into the Imperial Guard cadet was motivated by an attempt to spent time with their arranged Zhan who they had bucked tradition for and met early. This time is notable in that Vulcan heritage introduced into their clan’s genetic makeup and family culture in the last generation the mental disciple needed to access and control the mental abilities Andorians lacked. The Andorian Intelligence services worked with the University to provide Shran training for these abilities and used their time to help train other cadets and students how to defend against the use of such abilities.(16-19) Early Career: Shran was much dismayed after joining the Andorian guard and being relegated to convoy guardian for much of their early career. He was separated from their Zhan who they had trained with. After successfully negotiated several incidents without live fire using diplomacy and telepathic abilities Shranval was able to arrange a diplomatic transfer into Starfleet academy for officer training. (20-21) Early Career change: Shranval is transferred to Starfleet early in their career to receive diplomatic and exploration training to combine with their existing Andorian training to help as a bridge between the competing philosophies and help with diplomatic relations between Andoria, Vulcan, and other systems in the region. This is spurred not just by boredom but also as a chance to connect with their arranged shen and chan who are also training at the academy. (22) Academy days: Shranval is so inspired after meeting their future mates that they even change their major studies at the academy dropping their later operations courses and switching to an engineering double major to spend more time with their chan, and minoring in security to spend time with their zhen. It did not go unnoticed by many that this over achiever spent all their spare and off time in the botany gardens looking for excuses to hang out with their shen. These distractions resulted in a more rounded education but caused them to leave their advanced officer training for later in their Career. (22-25) Major Career Event: Called out superiors in academy for non-ethical behavior. It causes quite the spectacle when this young security trainee formally arrested and charged a fleet admiral who not only taught at the academy but oversaw operations for a major department. However, the admiral did violate protocol and despite opposition Shran had done everything by the book. In the end it was decided charges could be dropped and the whole thing could be called a training exercise, owing to all the lessons learned all around, the training that had in fact happened through the incident for many involved cadets, and the minor nature of the violation. (25) Major Career Event: Learned unique language and communicated with hive mind and species prior thought to be non-sentient. This had a large impart in Shrans philosophy and got them to refocus on the command track. Starfleet had forced the Shonthoths to start their careers in separate postings despite their marriage having been formalized at the Academy. This gave Shranval the time and focus they needed to finish their officer training quickly and receive their next posting in a command-oriented position.(26) Minor Career Event: Val Spent 2 years as junior operations officer on an Akira class heavy cruiser in the beta quadrant where they continued their officer track command training. During this time, they were able to arrange transfers and slowly bring their bond group back together in one ship as their period of fertility was approaching and the looming andorian extinction crisis looming over their heads. The Shonthoths have their first few litters of children and request a transfer to a ship that is a little more family friendly than the war machine that is an Akira Class destroyer. (26-27) Current: Shran has now transferred to a senior command posting on ship along with their marriage bondgroup. They has much experience at this point in their career along with on-the-job command training, but this is their first posting as a commander. They also now has a growing family and hopefully as time goes on many more children. (28) Family: (NPC's for DM or other player use, if we have a full team of 7 and someone would be left behind and needs another character to use.) Bovossevryr Ch'shonthot Aenar (subtype Andorian): LT JG - Engineering (pacifist, blind, telepathic) Ajhishaevarhik Zh’shonthoth Andorian: Enlisted - Botanist Evithiashezohreq Sh’shonthoth Andorian: Civilian - Security

[RossN]

Oh this is very interesting. I'm a little stretched on games but I'm definitely tempted.

Are you still taking applications? I'll need to check the quickstart rules and work up an idea.

[Drachenspirit]

Originally Posted by RossN

Oh this is very interesting. I'm a little stretched on games but I'm definitely tempted.

Are you still taking applications? I'll need to check the quickstart rules and work up an idea.

Yes!! Apps open until July per the main post.