ORIGINS: Akiko Kimura
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LCDR Akiko Kimura- Chief Science Officer, USS Intrepid
- Player: Kim, Kyungmi
- Contact: Email
- Last Updated: SD 2260.333
I. Personal Data
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Surname: Kimura
Given Name(s): Akiko
Current Rank: Lieutenant Commander O-4
Current Assignment: Science Officer, USS Intrepid
Former Billet: Executive Officer, USS Audacious (retired 2247)
Species: Human
Gender/Sex: Female
Age: 54 Standard Terran Years
Date of Birth: December 31, 2206
Place of Birth: Osaka, Japan, Earth
Parents: Hiroyuki Oda (83), Biochemist;
Hiromi Saito (85), Medical Doctor
Siblings: Hideo Oda (67), Captain USS Farragut, Deceased at Vulcan;
Akemi Oda (61), Professor of Mathematics, Yale University
Niece: Emiko Oda (43), Captain, USS Lexington
Spouse: Akira Kimura (57), Starship Captain, Deceased at Vulcan 2258
Children: Ichiro Kimura (25), Lieutenant in Starfleet, assigned
as Assistant Science Officer, USS Enterprise;
Haruko Kimura (23), Ensign in Starfleet, assigned as
Assistant Tactical Officer on USS Intrepid
Religion: Zen Buddhist
HT: 5'1"
WT: 92 lbs
Eyes: D. Brown
Hr.: Black
Comp: Light
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II. Educational Background
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A. Academic Institutional Background:
1. Kansai Prefectural High School for Girls, 2219 (graduated age 13)
2. Tokyo University, BS in Mathematics, 2221 (age 15)
3. California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech), Ph.D in Applied Mathematics,
2224 (age 19)
4. Starfleet Academy 2227, BS Astrophysics
5. Oxford University 2249, Ph.D in Quantum Physics
B. Service Schools Attended:
-- Starfleet Academy, 2224
C. Qualifications (MOC's)
-- Science Officer
-- Command School
D. Star Fleet Academy Record:
Academy Record:
Class Rank: Valedictorian
Honors *Magna Cum Laude*
Academic Major: Science
Professional Majors: Science
Qualifications: Science Officer, Bridge
Commendations: 2
Reprimands: 0
Zephram Cochrane Award for development of compact, high-output,
fuel-efficient warp reactor design suitable for small ship use (2229)
Nobel Physics Prize shared with Dr. Elizabeth Benington for development
of a simple cold-fusion reactor suitable for deployment on developing
worlds (2258
Activities:
Akiko, despite always having a demanding job (Starfleet or civilian),
always makes time to enjoy the many traditional activities introduced to
her by her father and mother. She especially enjoys traditional Japanese
swordsmanship (Kendo), Aikido, and the tamer, though far more difficult
arts of the tea ceremony and flower arrangement.
She was collegiate class gymnast in her youth specializing in the uneven
bars (helps when you are only 13 instead of 19). She still practices and
remains highly competitive for her age group and even one or two groups
below.
After her retirement from Starfleet in 2247 she started to learn ballet
and ballroom dance, though she has not danced with a partner since the
death of her husband two-years-ago. She continues to practice ballet.
Finally, Akiko is gifted violinist by amateur standards, though not
quite of professional caliber.
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III. Biographical Notes
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A. Chronology (tabular form):
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0-13: Lived with parents.
14-19: Upon her early graduation from high school, Akiko earned a string
of degrees in mathematics and physics.
21-22: Starfleet Academy, graduated as Ensign, assigned USS Kelvan as
Assistant science Officer, was one of the survivors of Kelvan’s
encounter with Nero.
23-27: Served on USS Kelvan, promoted Lieutenant JG (Assistant Science
Officer) and Lieutenant (Science Officer).
27-35: Promoted Lieutenant Commander, assigned as Operations Officer USS
Audacious
36-41: Promoted Commander and assigned First Officer, USS Audacious
44-52: Retired from Starfleet
52-53: Returned to Active Duty following Battle of Vulcan, Retraining at
Starfleet Academy
54: Recommissioned as Lieutenant Commander and assigned to USS Intrepid
as chief science officer
B. Background Summary:
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Akiko already had a full Starfleet career which spanned 31 years and saw
her rise through the ranks up through full commander and holding the
executive officer billet on the USS Audacious, a battleship.
She is a veteran of the USS Kelvan, escaping on one of the shuttles
during the engagement with Nero.
13-years-ago Akiko retired her commission and went into the private
sector, earning a second doctorate at Oxford University while joining
that institution’s research and teaching faculty. Her husband remained
in Starfleet and was killed in action at the battle of Vulcan in 2258.
Akiko mourned the death of her husband for 60 days, then applied for
recommissioning in Starfleet. Due to her long absence, she was sent back
through the second (non-academic-major) half of Starfleet Academy and
upon her graduation was recommissioned as a Lieutenant Commander and
assigned to the USS Intrepid.
Akiko’s daughter Ensign Haruko Kimura is also assigned to Intrepid as a
junior security officer.
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IV. Official Star Fleet Record
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V. Skills Profile
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Akiko is a very quick witted and assertive officer, which for a Japanese
woman often takes people by surprise. She is not afraid to argue, even
with those far senior in rank or status, when she knows she is right,
and is often taken for being arrogant on account of her level of
self-confidence and assertive manners.
In addition to her professional skills, Akiko is an extremely skilled
swordswoman and martial artist, and an accomplished practitioner of the
Japanese tea ceremony and flower arrangement and enjoys ballet dancing.
She was once a collegiate gymnast, but hasn’t been on the uneven bars
since her injury aboard the USS Kelvan.
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VI. Recent Fitness Report
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For a woman of 54 years, Akiko is exceptionally fit. She has a slight
limp from some nerve and muscle damage to her left knee caused during
the evacuation of USS Kelvan. The damage is irreparable.
It is obvious that Akiko has taken excellent care of herself, and has
the strength and stamina of a woman thirty-years younger.
Akiko replaced gymnastics with ballet and is an avid dancer. She
belonged to the Oxford University ballet ensemble.
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VII. Psychological Profile
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LCDR Kimura retains a very calm and balanced outlook and rarely allows
herself to come even close to losing control. While she is difficult to
read, she is extremely open and easy to talk to. I am concerned that
LCDR Kimura doesn’t share her feelings regarding the loss of her
husband, though there is nothing in her performance or actions to
suggest any instability.
Lieutenant Terry Grossman, Counselor, StarFleet Academy.
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VIII. Current Recreational Interests
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Kendo, Caligraphy, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, Ballet, Violin
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IX. Miscellaneous Information
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Akiko Kimura looks extremely young for her age, easily passing for
twenty-five if she dyes her hair black, which she usually does. Her limp
is slight and she can compensate for it with concentration, and will try
to do so around shipmates. She is very modest and will only discuss her
own past when pressed.
She is extremely proud and believes in self-sufficiency and personal
integrity. She won’t ever allow others to see any weakness, and keeps
her problems to herself. She will never engage in small talk and is a
firm believer in keeping her mouth shut unless she actually has
something to say.
X. Roleplay Notes
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Akiko looks and acts like a nerdy, though confident college
science-geek. She is very enthusiastic at attacking problems and eager
to work with others, with no desire to “get the credit” for anything.
She is borderline maniacal when it comes to her physical training, which
is a long family tradition that goes all the way back to her distant
ancestors.
She still has nightmares about the USS Kelvan. The nightmares are
unpredictable and when they come, last for at least five or six night,
requiring medication (prescribed or otherwise) for her to sleep at all.
Finally, Akiko takes honor and tradition extremely seriously, and has
often been accused of putting too much emphasis n succeeding, even when
the task just isn’t very important.
Akiko is the youngest of three siblings and the aunt of Captain Emiko
Oda of the USS Lexington and Lieutenant Etsuko Oda, who was listed as
missing in action from the USS Normandy at the Battle of Vulcan. Akiko
Older brother commanded the USS Farragut, also lost at Vulcan.
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