Kael Aravek

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PLAYER:	Rob Meier
EMAIL:	kael[at]inbox[dot]com
DESTINATION: USS FEARLESS NX-56000, BLUE FLEET

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I.	PERSONAL STATISTICS
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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)

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II.	EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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A. Academic Institutions Attended:
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High School:	Praetor Lovek Memorial Academy, Romulus
University:	Asheran Naval Institute, Romulus
Other:		Star Fleet Medical School

B. Service Schools Attended:
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-- Romulan Military Flight School
-- Romulan Space Warfare School

C. Qualifications:
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Primary:	Medical Officer
Secondary:	Intelligence

D. Star Fleet Academy Record:
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N/A

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III.	BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES
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A. Chronology (tabular form):
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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:
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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:
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"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

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IV.	OFFICIAL STAR FLEET RECORD
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A. Promotion History:
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Star Date (24)200201: Commissioned as Lieutenant (O-3)

B. Service History:
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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
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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".

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V. Skills Profile
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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.

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VI. Recent Fitness Reports
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"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

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VIII. Current Recreational Interests
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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).

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IX. Miscelleneous Information
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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.

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