ORIGINS: Bruce Paulson

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CAPT Bruce "Lucky" Paulson- Commanding Officer, USS Republic

• Player: Mansur, Brian
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• Last Updated: 2261.208
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I. Personal Data
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Full Name:    	 	Bruce "Lucky" Paulson
Surname:    	 	Paulson
Given Name:    	 	Bruce
Current Rank:    	Captain (O-6)
Current Billet:  	CO, USS REPUBLIC, NCC-1371
Species:    	 	Homo sapiens sapiens (Terran Human)
Gender/Sex:    	 	Male/XY
Age:     	 	48 Terran Years 
DOB:     	 	13 July 2213 
POB:     	 	San Antonio, TX, Earth
Parents:    	  	David Paulson    	(2188- 	) - Accountant
     	 	 	Holly Parker-Paulson  	(2187- 	) - Professor
Siblings:      	 	None
Spouse:    	 	Carla Nell-Paulson  	(2219- 	) - Biochemist
Children: 	 	Richard    	 	(2240- 	) - Student
 	 	 	Pauline    	 	(2240- 	) - Student

A. Physical Description
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HT:    	 	 	6'2" (188 cm)
WT:   	 	 	215 lbs (95 kg)
EY:    	 	 	Brown 
HR:    	 	 	Blue 
SK:     	 	Light Tan  
Blood Type:    	 	A+
Vision:    	 	O: +.010, S: +.025 (effectively 20/20)


B. Background Data
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Religion:    	 	Protestant Christian
Citizenship:    	Earth, United Federation of Planets
Languages: 	 	Terran Standard (native speaking)
   	 	  	Spanish (fluent)


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II.  Educational Background
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A. Academic Institutions Attended
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   -- Starfleet Academy {Graduated *suma cum laude*}
         (Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering)


B. Service Schools Attended
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   -- Starfleet Enlisted Basics Course
   -- Starfleet Enlisted Advanced Course
   -- Starfleet Engineering School
   -- Starfleet Security School
   -- Starfleet Navigation School
   -- Starfleet Command School
  

C. Qualifications (MOS/MOCs)
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   -- MOC:  Engineering Officer
   -- MOC:  Navigation Officer
   -- MOC:  Security Officer
   -- MOC:  Command Officer


D. Star Fleet Academy Record
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Honors: 	 	*Suma Cum Laude* 
Academic Major: 	Mechanical Engineering
Professional Major: 	Starship Engineering
Class Rank: 	 	13/313
Reprimands: 	 	0
Commendations: 	 	3
Athletics: 	 	Wrestling
Activities: 	 	Orbital Sky Diving


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III. Biographical Notes
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A. Chronology (tabular form)
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0: 	Born San Antonio, Texas, Earth.
0-18: 	Lived with parents.  Attended private schools.
18:  	Enlisted in Starfleet
27:  	Married Carla Nell.
30:  	Attended Starfleet Academy.

 

B. Background Summary
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The first question many people ask Bruce is why does everyone call him Lucky?  
Bruce "Lucky" Paulson has had a macabe relationship with fortune and certain 
unlucky number.  He was born on July 13th, 2013.  His first assignment took 
him to the USS KELVIN on the ship's thirteenth sortie which saw her destruction 
at the hand of the renegade Nero in his 13th month of duty aboard ship.  His 
quick actions helped save his shuttle, number 13 oddly enough, which was 
damaged while escaping the KELVIN. 

The cosmic obsession with pairing Paulson up with the most unlucky of numbers 
didn't stop there.  Paulson graduated 13th in his class at Starfleet Academy.  His 
first garrison command was Romulan Neutral Zone Outpost 13.

While assigned to the USS ODYSSEY, he ended up being one of only 13 survivors 
from the Federation armada destroyed over Vulcan in Nero's attack.  The 
USS ODYSSEY, incidentally, was named for the ill fated Apollo 13 command module 
from Earth. 

Captain Paulson's first starship command, the USS REPUBLIC, has the registry 
NCC-1371 (note the 13). 

What does Captain Paulson think of this parade of coincidences?  He has very 
mixed feelings on the matter.  He believes the Providence has  preserved him 
in the midst of some of the worst events in the Federation's history.  He freely 
admits to dealing he had to come to terms with the fact that his embarrassingly 
good luck flies in the face of literally billions who didn't survive when he did.  
It is an emotional burden that he bears in tribute to those who did not survive 
missions, tragedies, and war.   

At around five decades old, Bruce "Lucky" Paulson has led a distinguished career 
in Starfleet.  He considers his greatest achievement however to be his family.  
His wife, Carla Nell, has supported him and whenever possible accompanied him 
on tours.  Together they raised twins: a son and daughter who are aspiring 
scientists in their own right.  He met Carla aboard the USS ERASMUS but their 
romance did not blossom until after he rescued her from a rabble of medieval 
stage natives who intended to kill her.  
 

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IV. Official Star Fleet Record
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A. Promotion and Service History
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2232.010: Enlisted in Starfleet as a Crewman Recruit (E-1)
2232.159: Promoted to Crewman Apprentice (E-2)
2232.159: Assigned as Engineering Specialist, USS KELVIN, NCC-0514
2233.190: Promoted to Petty Officer, 3rd Class (E-4)
2233.190: Assigned Ordnance Specialist, USS EINSTEIN, NCC-1879
2235.363: Promoted to Petty Officer, 2nd Class (E-5)
2235.363: Assigned as Security Specialist, USS EINSTEIN, NCC-1879
2239.363: Promoted to Petty Officer, 1st Class (E-6)
2239.222: Assigned as Transporter Specialist, USS ERASMUS, NCC-1600
2239.363: Promoted to Chief Petty Officer (E-7)
2239.363: Assigned as COB, USS IOWA, NCC-0661
2240.199: Entered Starfleet Academy
2242.010: Commissioned as an Ensign (O-1)
2242.004: Assigned as Security Officer, USS IOWA, NCC-0661
2243.101: Assigned as Helmsman, USS IOWA, NCC-0661
2244.159: Promoted to Lieutenant, JG (O-2)
2245.012: Assigned as Chief Security Officer, USS MISSOURI, NCC-0663
2246.022: Promoted to Lieutenant (O-3)
2246.253: Assigned as Engineering Officer, USS RILEY, NCC-1853
2248.140: Assigned as Logistics Officer, Outpost 13, Romulan Neutral Zone
2252.058: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander (O-4)
2253.010: Assigned as Chief Security Officer, USS NEWTON, NCC-1643
2254.099: Assigned as Operations Officer, USS NEWTON, NCC-1643
2254.349: Assigned as Chief Operations Officer, USS NEWTON, NCC-1643
2255.212: Promoted to Commander (O-5)
2255.109: Assigned as First Officer, USS ODYSSEY, NCC-2001
2258.196: Assigned as Commanding Officer, Starfleet Outpost, Cestus III
2260.030: Promoted to Captain (O-6)
2260.075: Assigned as Chief Operations Officer, STARBASE 6
2261.208: Assigned as Commanding Officer, USS REPUBLIC, NCC-1371


B.  Medals and Commendations
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Starfleet Commendation Award x 9
Combat Action Award x 2
Medal of Merit x 2
Wounded Lion
Bronze Star
Silver Star
Outstanding Unit Citation x 3


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V. Skills Profile
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Redbelt Level 4, Starfleet Combatives


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VI. Recent Fitness Reports
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Bruce Paulson is a proud Texan in top athletic condition.  11:53 minute 
4 km runtime.  92 Push-ups in 2 minutes.  73 sit-ups in 2 minutes.  
No physical limitations found.  No diseases or conditions found.  He 
is cleared for active duty and bull riding. 

-- Dr. Stile Corbett, MD
   Medical Officer, Starfleet Outpost, Cestus III


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VII. Psychological Profile
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-- 2061.003
   Staff Psychologist, Starbase 6


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VIII. Current Recreational Interests
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