Keitaro Taiga
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- Played by Michael Dailey
- Created:2437110
- Last Revised:24371116
BILILLET RECORD
NAME: Keitaro Michael Taiga
RATE: Petty Officer Second Class (E-5)
SERVICE NUMBER: RT9Z-35182-QPB-Y31
AUTHORITY: Non-Commissioned Officer
STATUS: Active duty as of 24320119
NEC CODE: (791G)
RATING: Yeoman Starship (YNS2)
BILLET: Assistant Command Personnel Administrator
UNIT: USS NORMANDY NCC-5044
PRIOR BILLET/UNIT:
YNS3 Administration Division USS VOSTOK NCC-53020 SILVER Fleet
AUTHORIZATION CODE: TAIGA-77-Rho-19-Kappa
IDENTITY RECORD
SPECIES: Terran
GENDER: Male
AGE: 24
D.O.B.: 11 November 2413 (Terran Calendar)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Waterside City, Chuteongec District, Browder IV, Zed Lapis system ALPHA quadrant
LAST CIVILIAN RESIDENCE: Waterside City, Chuteongec District, Browder IV, Zed Lapis system ALPHA quadrant
CITIZENSHIP(S): Federation
RELIGION: Agnostic
ANCESTRY: Japanese
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BLOOD TYPE: O-Positive
COMPLEXION: Light tan
EYES: Green
HAIR: Black
HANDEDNESS: Right
HEIGHT: 5’11” / 180 cm
ORIENTATION: Pansexual
SCARS-MARKS-TATTOOS: None of record
VISION: 20/20
WEIGHT: 170 lbs / 77 kg
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Fit and sharply groomed, Keitaro maintains a lean, athletic build from rugby, swimming, and Parrises Squares. His expression is bright and curious, with an easy smile that borders on mischievous. His uniform appearance is consistently within regulation, often accompanied by subtle personal flourishes such as perfectly polished boots and a precise hair comb.
FAMILY RECORD
SPOUSE: None
SON: N/A
DAUGHTER: N/A
BROTHER: Keanu Taiga – Star Fleet Judge Advocate (JAG), Lieutenant Junior Grade
SISTER: None
FATHER: Haruto Taiga – Architect, Browder IV
MOTHER: Midori Taiga – Political Liaison, Browder IV Ministry of Foreign Affairs
BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
CHRONOLOGY
- 2413 – Born in Waterside City, Chuteongec District, Browder IV
- 2431 – Completes compulsory education
- 2431 – Accepted into Star Fleet Technical Services Academy
- 2432 – Completes Boot Camp; advances to Crewman Apprentice
- 2432 – Completes Yeoman A-School; advances to Crewman
- 2434 – Promoted to YN3
- 2436 – Promoted to YN2
PERSONALITY SUMMARY
Likes: Federation law, administrative work, pranks, athletics
Dislikes: Boredom, micromanagement, rigid authority
Strengths: Intuitive, organized, fast learner
Opportunities: Impulse control, emotional maturity, consistent discipline
NOTEWORTHY IDOLS
- Captain Christopher Ferguson, Commanding Officer NX-05 Atlantis (Earth Star Fleet)
- Haruki Murakami Terran/Japanese Author (20th–21st Century)
- Lieutenant Junior Grade Keanu Taiga, Star Fleet Judge Advocate (JAG)
RECREATIONAL INTERESTS
Parrises Squares, swimming, rugby, social drinking, strategy holoprograms
PERSONALITY QUIRKS
Chronic boredom, impulsive mischief, flirtatious tendencies, ambition masked by humility, and a fierce loyalty so strong he’d move star systems for his friends.
PERSONAL HISTORY
EARLY LIFE
Born and raised in the multicultural urban center of Waterside City, Keitaro was exposed early to the diverse culture and Federation ideals on Browder IV, a planet terraformed just over 70 years ago. He excelled academically, particularly in law and civics, and idolized his older brother Keanu. His mischievous streak emerged young, often counterbalanced by his sharp wit and sincere heart.
ADULT LIFE
Accepted into the Star Fleet Technical Services Academy on Mars at 18, Keitaro quickly demonstrated strong administrative aptitude—paired with a talent for pranks. Post–A School he served aboard SOL Station and then the USS VOSTOK NCC-53020. His transfer to the USS NORMANDY followed several disciplinary incidents, culminating in supervised probation under MCPO Zonar.
EDUCATIONAL RECORD
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
- 2420–2431: Waterside Provincial Schools
- 2431–2432: Star Fleet Technical Services Academy Mars, SOL-IV (Boot Camp)
- 2432: Star Fleet Yeoman A-School
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
High Honors in Federation Law Fundamentals (SFTSA)
SERVICE SCHOOLS/INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
- Star Fleet Technical Services Academy
- Yeoman A-School
LANGUAGES
- Japanese – Native
- Federation Standard – Fluent
- Bajoran – Working proficiency
STAR FLEET SERVICE RECORD
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Yeoman Starship (YNS)
ACTIVE-DUTY RECORD
Commendations:
- 24350129 Letter of Commendation – SOL Station
“Petty Officer Taiga is commended for outstanding initiative and administrative excellence following the reopening of Material Storage Vault 3 after a Level-2 biohazard quarantine. Upon inspection, the vault’s inventory was found in complete disarray: mislabeled cargo pods, scrambled LCARS metadata, and—most perplexing of all—two full pallets of self-sealing stem bolts incorrectly registered as classified sensor pallets.
Demonstrating remarkable patience, technical skill, and a level of good humor not typically found in logistics crises, PO Taiga single-handedly restored the manifest, corrected every corrupted entry, and re-synchronized the supply database, preventing a full shutdown of Station logistics. His efforts ensured uninterrupted operational readiness and spared the entire Supply Office a multi-day audit of comedic proportions.
Petty Officer Taiga’s diligence, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to restoring order in the face of chaos reflect great credit upon himself and the Administrative Corps of Star Fleet.” — Lieutenant Hira zh’Valess, Supply Officer, SOL Station
Awards & Decorations:
- 24320914 Star Fleet Training Ribbon
“Petty Officer Taiga earned the Star Fleet Training Ribbon upon successful completion of his initial enlisted training at the Star Fleet Technical Services Academy (SFTSA) on Mars, including nine weeks of standardized Boot Camp followed by four months of Yeoman A-School. Throughout his training pipeline, Taiga displayed exceptional academic aptitude, strong administrative potential, and rapid mastery of Federation regulatory frameworks. While occasionally prone to lighthearted mischief, his instructors consistently noted his resourcefulness, adaptability, and willingness to support his fellow recruits. His performance marked him as a promising addition to the Fleet’s administrative corps.” — Commander Jaiswal Abhishek, Deputy Superintendent, Star Fleet Technical Services Academy (SFTSA) Mars, Star Fleet Naval Education & Training Command
- 24340212 Good Conduct Medal (1 award)
“Petty Officer Taiga was awarded his first Good Conduct Medal following three consecutive years of honorable and faithful service. Despite a youthful propensity toward minor pranks during his early postings, Taiga maintained an unblemished formal disciplinary record during the qualifying period. His supervisors noted exceptional dedication to administrative duties, consistent initiative, and a willingness to support shipmate welfare beyond expectations. His conduct reflects favorably upon the Enlisted Corps and upholds the tradition of personal integrity expected of all Star Fleet personnel.” — Lieutenant Joren T’Kav, Administration Officer, USS VOSTOK NCC-53020
Disciplinary Notes:
- 24351212 Non-Punitive Letter of Caution (NPLOC) - Keitaro programmed the Deck 3 replicator to greet users warmly with: “Welcome back! Another snack already?” <<EXCLUDED FROM OFFICIAL RECORD-IMPACTING>>>
- 24370609 – Transported 100s of liters of liquid chocolate into the bunks of his roommates, while occupied. Formal warning & mandatory counseling in lieu of Captain's Mast
PROMOTION HISTORY
- 2432 – Crewman Apprentice
- 2432 – Crewman
- 2434 – Petty Officer Third Class
- 2437 – Petty Officer Second Class
SERVICE HISTORY
- 24310111 – Enters SFTSA
- 24320119 – Assigned to SOL Station
- 24340302 – Assigned to USS VOSTOK NCC-53020
- 24370514 – Assigned to USS NORMANDY NCC-5044
EVALUATION HISTORY
Date: 24330301
Overall Performance: PROFICIENT in all assigned duties
Strengths: “Petty Officer Taiga demonstrates exemplary administrative efficiency, rapid LCARS fluency, and an intuitive grasp of Fleet-level policy and procedural requirements. His accuracy and turnaround time in personnel and operational support tasks routinely exceed departmental standards.”
Areas for Improvement: “While eager and well-intentioned, PO Taiga occasionally diverts his creativity into inappropriate modifications of administrative systems. Such actions—though not malicious—reflect a need for greater discipline and professional focus. He is advised to channel his considerable potential into structured improvement rather than humor-driven deviations.”
— LCDR Avelina Shore, Administration Division Officer, SOL Station
Date: 24360427
Overall Performance: CAPABLE in all assigned duties
Strengths: “Petty Officer Taiga possesses sharp analytical instincts and a strong working knowledge of Federation administrative law. His problem-solving skills and technical aptitude with LCARS interfaces are notable strengths that, when applied correctly, significantly enhance workflow efficiency.”
Areas for Improvement: “Recent behavior has raised concerns regarding judgment and adherence to professional standards. His unauthorized modifications to the mess hall replicator and the commanding officer’s ready-room door chime disrupted shipboard routine and undermined confidence in his reliability. While he remains a talented administrator, he must develop greater impulse control and respect for operational boundaries.”
— Captain Loras Mendrix, Commanding Officer, USS VOSTOK NCC-53020
MEDICAL RECORD
STAR FLEET PRE-ADMITTANCE EXAM
SD: 24311103
- Excellent Physical Fitness: The candidate demonstrates outstanding cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and agility, meeting and exceeding the academy's physical fitness standards for a 24 year old Terran male.
- Strong Vision & Hearing: The candidate has 20/20 vision (corrected) and excellent auditory function, ensuring full situational awareness in operational environments.
- Optimal Health & Vital Signs: Blood pressure, heart rate, and overall health markers are within ideal ranges, with no history of major illnesses or conditions that would impact his performance.
Cleared for SFTSA admission; no restrictions.
- LCDR Nour Sabbag, CMO Star Fleet Technical Services Academy, Mars/SOL-IV
MEDICAL EVALUATION
SD: 24370502
“Petty Officer Taiga presents in excellent overall health. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems are well above baseline norms for his age group, consistent with his participation in Parrises Squares and regular athletic activity. Musculoskeletal structure shows only minor, expected wear from contact sports—no chronic injuries identified. Laboratory results are within optimal ranges with the exception of a mild Vitamin D₃ deficiency, likely attributed to extended duty rotations aboard starships with limited natural-spectrum lighting; supplemental dosing has been prescribed. Patient exhibits no indicators of long-term illness, psychological instability, or hereditary risk factors requiring intervention. Cleared for full duty without restrictions.”
— Lieutenant Commander Olassa zh’Theren, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, USS VOSTOK NCC-53020
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE
Keitaro Taiga presents as a charismatic, sharp-witted, and deeply social young man whose easy smile and playful bravado conceal a far more intricate emotional foundation. Beneath his chronic boredom and penchant for mischief lies a mind that is exceptionally bright, observant, and hungry for purpose. His humor functions as both armor and outlet — a way to diffuse tension, deflect vulnerability, and feel seen in a universe where he is still searching for who he wants to become. Ambition runs quietly but powerfully beneath his humility, especially in matters of Federation law and JAG procedure, though he often masks this drive behind pranks, flirtations, and a practiced air of effortlessness.
Keitaro forms emotional attachments quickly and intensely. His loyalty is fierce, instinctive, and occasionally overwhelming — he would, quite literally, move entire star systems for the people he loves, though he often hides that depth behind smirks and sarcastic quips. His sexuality is exuberant and exploratory, driven by curiosity and the desire for connection rather than conquest. Though easily embarrassed by genuine intimacy, he craves it more than he admits.
Under stress, he tends to seek novelty, adrenaline, or distraction, which can manifest as impulsive decisions or irreverent humor at inopportune times. Yet he displays no signs of malice, instability, or pathological behavior. Rather, he is a young man negotiating the gap between untapped potential and a self-image that hasn’t yet caught up. His vision-induced experiences — vivid, coherent, and inexplicably real — suggest a subconscious preoccupation with legacy, responsibility, and fear of failure, particularly concerning those he cares for.
Overall, Keitaro is emotionally resilient, socially gifted, and fundamentally compassionate, with a developing internal compass that consistently leans toward justice, loyalty, and empathy. With maturation, mentorship, and a channel for his restless energy, he is poised to evolve into a formidable and inspiring Star Fleet leader — if he can learn to believe in the future he already glimpses within himself.
