Kael Aravek
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---------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYER: Rob Meier EMAIL: kael[at]inbox[dot]com DESTINATION: USS FEARLESS NX-56000, BLUE FLEET ================================================================ I. PERSONAL STATISTICS =========================== FULL NAME: Kael Aravek SURNAME: Aravek GIVEN NAME: Kael CURRENT RANK: LIEUTENANT (O-3) CURRENT BILLET: None SPECIES: Romulan GENDER/SEX: Male AGE: 34 DOB: 22 APR 2385 POB: Imperial Military Hospital, Sulera, Romulus PARENTS: Father: Alidor Aravek; TRIBUNE, Romulan Navy (ret.) Mother: Toress Aravek; medical doctor (ret.) Both currently resident in ShiKahr, Vulcan SIBLINGS: Brother: Marus Aravek; MAJOR, Tal Shiar; b. 2387; currently resident in the Romulan Star Empire, precise location unknown SPOUSE: None CHILDREN: None PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: HEIGHT: 1.83m (6' 2") WEIGHT: 79kg (174 lbs) HAIR: Black EYES: Grey SKIN TONE: Caucasian, slight green cast VISION: 20/8 RELIGION: Way of D'era, Eternalist Sect CITIZENSHIP: UFP LANGUAGES: Romulan, Vulcan (native fluency); Federation Standard, Klingon, Tholian (fluent but with discernable accent); Betazoid (curses only) ============================== II. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND ============================== A. Academic Institutions Attended: ---------------------------------- High School: Praetor Lovek Memorial Academy, Romulus University: Asheran Naval Institute, Romulus Other: Star Fleet Medical School B. Service Schools Attended: ---------------------------- -- Romulan Military Flight School -- Romulan Space Warfare School C. Qualifications: ------------------ Primary: Medical Officer Secondary: Intelligence D. Star Fleet Academy Record: ----------------------------- N/A ========================== III. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES ========================== A. Chronology (tabular form): ------------------------------ Year Age 2385 0-12 Born on Romulus, lived in military quarters on various bases around the Romulan Empire 2397 12-18 Praetor Lovek Memorial Academy, Romulus 2403 18-23 Asheran Naval Institute, Romulus 2408 23 Commissioned as Sublieutenant, Romulan Navy (fast-track commission programme) 2410 25 Promoted to Lieutenant, Romulan Navy 2412 27 Exiled to Federation, resident on Vulcan 2414 29-33 Star Fleet Medical School 2418 33-34 Residency at Lusari Wellness Centre, Betazed 2420 34 Fleet commission B. Background Summary: ---------------------- Growing up in a society marked by a mix of suspicion and honour, Kael Aravek had one great advantage--his father's rank and outstanding military record--and one great disadvantage--the fact that his maternal grandmother was not Romulan but Vulcan, a former member of the Federation's embassy staff. Thanks to his father's position and influence, Kael had the best schooling and the most privileged upbringing possible for a non-senatorial family. But his mixed heritage brought complications, not least the stringent and painful screening to identify whether he possessed telepathic abilities due to his Vulcan roots, and the scornful looks of his classmates. After graduation from the prestigious Asheran Naval Institute, Kael was commissioned as an intelligence officer aboard a scout-ship, the VICERA, part of the Tamolak Battle Group, where he served with distinction in several minor conflicts against the Klingons, Gorn and Tholians. In 2412 his father was exposed as a pro-Unification activist by none other than Kael's younger brother, Marus. Taking the elder Aravek's long service into account, the military tribunal offered him permanent exile rather than imposing a death penalty. Kael chose to accompany his parents into the Federation, whereas Marus received a promotion for exposing an enemy of the state and remained behind. Upon arriving in Federation space, the Araveks were taken into custody and debriefed by Star Fleet Intelligence, before being offered a new home on Vulcan. Kael enquired about the possibility of joining Star Fleet, and was told that this would be possible if he could find a sponsor; this he did, gaining the support of a retired Star Fleet captain, Sulok. To his parents' surprise, Kael enrolled in Star Fleet's Medical School rather than the OCS, reasoning that as a doctor he would be less likely to be directly involved in combat against Romulan forces, some of whom could be his childhood friends. His application was successful, and after graduation, Kael spent two years as a resident on Betazed before his first fleet assignment. C. Personality Summary: ----------------------- "Romulans have always struck me as proud and arrogant; Dr Aravek possesses those traits to some degree, though his years here in the Federation seem to have blunted the sharp edges of his character. He does not suffer fools gladly, but is capable of appreciating the good qualities of others, and does not expect his staff to work any harder than he himself is prepared to. "His sense of humour is somewhat quirky. By way of an example, I asked him why he was cross-training into medical, since his Romulan training was in intelligence and more direct military matters. His answer was: 'I have experienced betrayal before, Counsellor; I therefore prefer to be the only person aboard ship with unrestricted access to all the poisons.' "He refused to participate in SF Med School's aerobatics team despite repeated invitations; reason given: 'I have flown combat missions upon which people have died. That had value. But there is no glory to be found in self-imposed danger, or foolish antics to please a crowd.' So it seems that his experiences in the Romulan military have left some psychological scars. "However, my only real concern is that he seems rather remote towards his colleagues. I am aware of only one or two other students who could accurately describe themselves as his friends (both Vulcans, as it happens), and it took me longer to get any kind of personal information out of him than from any other student I have attempted to counsel in my whole career. He plays his cards close to his chest, and gives little away. "That said, he is certainly a very capable doctor, and I would trust him to treat me. I don't say that lightly." -- Dr Evius Colea, Counsellor, SF Med School ================================================================ IV. OFFICIAL STAR FLEET RECORD ================================== A. Promotion History: --------------------- Star Date (24)200201: Commissioned as Lieutenant (O-3) B. Service History: ------------------- Star Date (24)140901: Entered Star Fleet Medical School Star Date (24)180820: Graduated from Star Fleet Medical School; began residency at Kusari Wellness Centre, Betazed Star Date (24)200201: Completed residency; commissioned as Lieutenant (O-3); R&R until assignment Star Date (24)200210: Assigned to BLUE Fleet, SB GAMMA Star Date (24)200211: Assigned as CMO, USS FEARLESS NX-56000 (Note: Ships recorded at classification at the time officer was assigned, not their current re-classification.) C. Medals and Commendations ---------------------------- Star Date (24)210710: Awarded the Order of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the authority of LMAJ Michael Kingston, MCO of USS FEARLESS, for "distinguishing himself above and beyond the call of duty, having embodied the values and spirit of the Starfleet Marine Corps". ================================================================ V. Skills Profile ================== At the Asheran Naval Institute, Kael was trained in intelligence techniques involving the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of data from numerous sources; these skills have been adapted to serve his new role as a doctor. His medical knowledge is excellent, his "bedside manner" less so (some patients have described him as frosty, which is largely accurate). As part of his training and service in the Romulan Navy, Kael acquired a broad military skill set, including armed and unarmed combat, small-unit and naval tactics, and combat piloting (of which he has had practical experience, including flying shuttlecraft behind enemy lines on insertion/extraction missions). Perhaps as a result of necessity, Kael has developed effective skills in genetic engineering (particularly of viruses); infiltration/exfiltration of guarded facilities; resistance to interrogation techniques; first-contact with alien AIs; high- level negotiation with Dominion personnel; and a handy line in blackmail and computer hacking talents. Unofficially, of course. ================================================================ VI. Recent Fitness Reports ========================== "He broke my fingers! Son-of-a-[expletive] broke my [expletive] fingers!" -- Staff Sergeant Luther Fripp, PT Instructor, SF Med School "Subject possesses superb reflexes and endurance. No concerns. Passed fit for duty." -- Dr Mikhail Rodenko, SF Med School ================================================================ VIII. Current Recreational Interests ================================== Kael is an excellent pianist, having taken up playing this peculiarly human instrument since becoming a Federation citizen and finding a natural aptitude for it. In addition to his fascination with the piano, Kael practices Romulan martial arts, particularly Kol'Na, a combat form which combines painful locks and holds with efficient defensive maneuvers. Perhaps unsurprisingly, he has had difficulty finding real sparring partners, and so must make do with holodeck simulations. During the infrequent less intensive spells of duty in Sickbay, Kael can often be found sipping Vulcan spice tea in the company of one or two colleagues, particularly the other senior doctor, Dr Sanjay Gopal, and the Acting Head Nurse, Jesca Rain (with whom Aravek seems to share a mutual attraction). ================================================================ IX. Miscelleneous Information ============================= Maternal Grandparents: Grandfather: Nerus Tariok, diplomat; d. 2391 Grandmother: Laarik of Vulcan, Federation cultural secretary; d. 2403 Paternal Grandparents: Grandfather: Vorian Aravak, GENERAL, Tal Shiar; d. 2399 Grandmother: Lyra Aravek, home-maker; d. 2408 Tests negative for telepathic abilities; appears unreadable to telepaths and empaths, perhaps as a result of Romulan military training. But since his encounter with beings known as Seraphs (on and around Star Date (24)200703), Aravek's psionic talents appear to have been greatly enhanced, though somewhat unpredictable. Recently 'captured' a Romulan Navy disruptor pistol and PADD. He maintains these scrupulously, and carries them in preference to Star Fleet gear. ---------------------End Bio chip-------------------------------