Eric Donalson
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======================================================================= Eric Donalson XO (played by Marc Johnson rmarcjohnson@gmail.com) ======================================================================= I. Personal Data ================ Full Name: Eric Gregory Donalson Surname: Donalson Given Name: Eric Current Rank: Commander (O-5) Current Billet: XO, USS FEARLESS, BLUE FLEET Species: Homo sapiens sapiens (Faloran Human); Gender/Sex: Male/XY; Age: 35 Terran Standard Years DOB: 18 June 2384; POB: Davram City, Falora Prime Colony, Falora Prime; Parents: Gregory James Donalson, 58 TSY; Mary Hope Jameson-Donalson, 57 TSY; Siblings: Davin George Donalson, 34 TSY Marcus Gregory Donalson, 29 TSY LTjg Joshua Tad Donalson, 25 TSY Spouse: LCDR Lyrica Shae, PRO, DS13 Children: Kalen Donalson, 6 TSY Physical Description: HT: 6'2" WT: 200 lbs; EY: Dark Green; HR: Brown; SK: Light Tan; No distinguishing marks. Blood Type: O- Vision: O: +.25, S: +.025 (effectively 20/20) Religion: Christian Citizenship: United Federation of Planets Languages: Terran Standard (native speaker) ========================================================================== II. Educational Background =========================== A. Academic Institutions Attended: -- Star Fleet Academy {Graduated *cum laude*} (Bachelor of Science, Tactics) B. Service Schools Attended: -- Special Tactical and Command Warfare Training, Space Warfare Officers School C. Qualifications: -- Tactical Command Officer -- Tactical Officer (advanced certification) -- Security Officer -- Combat Information Center Watch Officer -- Junior/Senior Bridge Officer Tests -- Engineering Proficiency D. Star Fleet Academy Record: Honors: *Cum Laude*; Final Cadre Rank: Cadet Lieutenant Commander Academic Major: Tactics Professional Major: Starfleet Security/Tactical Minor: Engineering; Class Rank: 32/300; Reprimands: 2; Commendations: 3; Athletics: Terran Fencing Activities: Holoprogramming ========================================================================= III. Biographical Notes ======================= A. Chronology (tabular form): ============================= 0-8: Lived with family on Falora Prime Mining Colony 8-12: Attended Falora Prime Colony Primary Education System; Began work in mines 12-14: Worked in Davram Mineral Extraction Industries mines on Falora Prime Colony 14-18: Attended UFP Secondary School, Falora Prime Colony 18: Nominated and accepted into Starfleet Academy 18-22: Attended Starfleet Academy 22-present: Active duty in Starfleet 29: Kalen Donalson Born 30: Married LT Lyrica Shae B. Background Summary: ====================== Eric grew up on the Falora Prime colony, a mining colony that is a member of the Federation but owned largely by Davram Mineral Extraction Industries. His father and most of his extended family worked as grunt labor in the mines (DMEI does not use automation for a large part of its operation). He was given a very basic and simplistic education by the DMEI school system, but only went to school half days and worked in the mines the other half. All workers at DMEI are provided very basic housing and little else. When he was 9, Eric began using his share of DMEI “credits” to obtain “book PADDS.” He read these in whatever free time he had. When the Federation learned of the appalling educational situation on DMEI worlds, they established secondary schools and enforced that the DMEI require attendance. Eric excelled in the Federation Secondary school and in his second year at the school began reading books on tactics, which he found extremely interesting. He learned of Starfleet, and decided that he was going to be a member. His family laughed at the idea and rebuked him, telling him that mining was all he’d ever be good for, just like the rest of them. In his Senior year at the Federation school, Eric worked his hardest, taking extra study sessions with the teachers there to be able to test into SFA. He was accepted, and immediately enrolled. At SFA, Eric continued to excel at tactical studies, and made that, in conjunction with Security, his major. At SFA Eric discovered that in conjunction with his Tactical studies, he thoroughly enjoyed the Starfleet Security program. He took courses his Junior and Senior years in Close Combat and Weapon Specialization. The UFP had been the first to give him a chance to move beyond where he was, and he wanted to give back to them. He knew that Security and Tactical was his calling. He also discovered that he enjoyed the sciences, and found engineering fascinating, so he minored in Engineering in the free time opened up by moving ahead of most of his freshman and sophomore year major-specific classes. His posting to the CONCORD was a scarring experience, and it led to him be selective in developing close relationships early in his career, for fear of losing those close to him again after being ostracized by his family for joining Starfleet. His grief and repressed sense of helplessness from the CONCORD was finally dealt with thanks to his relationship with his wife, Lyrica Shae, and the birth of their son. Since then, his knack for developing close relationships with fellow members of the senior staff has only grown thanks to his openness, and he is considered by his colleagues to be someone that they can rely on, both on and off duty. His experiences on DS13 allowed him to grow as an officer and develop in his command experience, testing him with some difficult situations. He enjoys tactics and intelligence work, and so spent a long shore rotation at TACFLEET, but desired to return to active line duty which is what finally led him back to his posting on the ISIS. C. Personality Summary: Eric is a very kind and outgoing person. Having worked his way up to a promising career in Starfleet from being expected to be grunt labor for Davram Mineral Extraction Industries has given him a sense of place. He is content with where he is; knowing that he put himself where he is through a lot of hard work. He feels a deep respect for the UFP and wants to serve it through Starfleet because he feels that they were the first ones to help him do what he wanted to. Eric is very self motivated. He taught himself most of what he knows about tactics, and continues to expand his knowledge. He minored in Engineering at the Academy, mainly because he excelled so well in his majors that he found time to pursue other interests. He loves the field of Security and Tactics, and shows great promise in both areas. He works very well with other people, developing as a strong leader in his time in Starfleet. He is faithful to Starfleet regulations, but is also willing to break the rules when he thinks there is a greater good to be accomplished. ========================================================================= IV. Official Star Fleet Record ============================= A. Promotion History: ============================= Star Date 90620: Commissioned as Ensign (0-1) Star Date 100818: Promoted to rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade (0-2) Star Date 110117: Promoted to rank of Full Lieutenant (0-3) Star Date 130124 Promoted to rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4) Star Date 180215 Promoted to the rank of Commander (O-5) B. Service History: Star Date 50101: Accepted into Star Fleet Academy, San Francisco, Terra Star Date 90620: Graduated Star Fleet Academy, 32nd in class of 300 Academic Major: Tactics Professional Major: Star Fleet Security/Tactical Professional Minor: Personal Combat, Engineering Star Date 90620 Commissioned as Ensign (0-1) Star Date 90715 Entered Armstrong Lunar Base Star Date 90810 Assigned assistant CSO, USS CONCORD Star Date 100710 USS CONCORD destroyed; tour of duty on CONCORD ends Star Date 100818 Promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade (0-2) Star Date 100905 Assigned to SB KAPPA, awaiting active duty Star Date 100911 Assigned CSO, USS ARIANE Star Date 110117 Promoted to Full Lieutenant (0-3) Star Date 110118 Tour of duty as CSO, USS ARIANE ends Star Date 110121 Assigned as CIC, Deep Space 13 Star Date 110601 Assigned as acting OPS, Deep Space 13 Star Date 110906 Assigned at OPS, DS13 Star Date 121122 Assigned as XO, DS13 Star Date 130124 Promoted to rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4) Star Date 131101 Special Tactical and Command Warfare Training, Space Warfare Officers School Star Date 140401 Shore Rotation, TACFLEET, BETA Quadrant Division Star Date 161001 Shore Rotation, TACFLEET, GAMMA Quadrant Division Star Date 180215 Promoted to the rank of Commander (O-5) Star Date 190301 Assigned XO, USS ISIS Star Date 190901 Assigned XO, USS FEARLESS C. Medals and Commendations ============================ Commendation for leadership and role in the evacuation of the USS Concord and the protection of its survivors for several days under hostile conditions. BETA Quadrant Service Ribbon Gorn Theatre Ribbon Gold Fleet Service Ribbon Tybiiran Campaign Ribbon D. Service Notes After completing training at ALB, Eric was assigned to the USS CONCORD as assistant CSO. He served there for almost a year, until the CONCORD was destroyed (information on the destruction of the CONCORD is classified). For his service shortly before the destruction of the CONCORD, and especially his service in keeping the survivors of the CONCORD alive, Eric was promoted to Lt. (jg) following the official Starfleet investigation and report. Eric was then appointed as Chief Security Officer on the USS Ariane, Red Fleet’s newest ship and the first of its class. Eric served admirably on the Ariane, and his ingenuity in helping the ship through a dangerous search and rescue mission gone awry resulted in his promotion to full Lieutenant. Immediately thereafter, Eric was reassigned to the newly created Gold Fleet, where he was given the post of Combat Information Center Officer on Space Station Deep Space 13. In this post, he also served as the acting CO of one of the station’s support vessel’s the USS TITANIA. He was assigned as acting Operations Officer to fill a brief leave of absence and was later given the position permanently. He continued to distinguish himself on DS13, eventually being appointed Executive Officer and frequently commanding the station's support vessels in action. Based on his performance on DS13, he was given a slot in the new Special Tactical and Command Warfare Training at the Space Warfare Officers School. Following his work at SWOS, he was assigned to a Shore Rotation at TACLFLEET. At TACFLEET, he oversaw the Woren/Lehrren Section based on his first-hand experience while at DS13, then worked on the GAMMA Quadrant division, and was eventually promoted to Commander. He was recently assigned as XO on the USS ISIS, a support vessel in the tactical squadron assigned to the USS FEARLESS. When the FEARLESS' Captain was incapacitated during their expedition in the GAMMA Quadrant, Eric was reassigned to serve as XO on the FEARLESS. ========================================================================== V. Skills Profile ================== A dedicated and strong officer with a successful career to date. Exceptional knowledge of tactics and strong level of ability in tactical planning. Thus far an able leader, capable of handling the pressures of leadership well in addition to motivating others in difficult situations. Takes charge readily when necessary. Works well in stressful situations. ========================================================================== VI. Recent Fitness Reports ========================== "Commander Donalson has a keen tactical mind and a disciplined style of leadership that has clearly been honed over his years in Star Fleet. His early career demonstrated his initiative and raw capabilities, and over time he has developed into an outstanding command officer. He is efficient as a manager and good with people, characteristics that have served him well here in TACFLEET. While it is our loss to see him return to the 'fleet, we are glad to see him continue in his career." RADM Richard Coleman TACFLEET "Eric has been an essential member of the command team on Deep Space 13 since his initial arrival as our CIC Officer. He displayed good leadership skills and quick thinking in his role both as CIC and as the CO of one of our support vessels, the TITANIA. His role in the initial contact with the Lehrren Alliance was handled superbly, and he has continued to distinguish himself both in action and in the management of the station. He has built strong relationships with others here on DS13, and is held in respect by his fellow officers and the crew. As XO, he has been an excellent support to me in overseeing the ever-increasing activity of our station." CDR S'Tveck CO, DS13, GOLD Fleet “Eric is by far one of the most amazing tacticians I’ve had come through my classroom doors in years. He is self-motivated and a natural leader. He combines these skills with his knowledge and experience to make a stunning tactical officer. He is also excellent in the field of security, being very methodical, and able to think on his feet. He had one of the highest scores in his class on his final Tactical and Security Simulation and written exams. Eric was already heavily into Tactics when he came to the Academy, but he discovered he enjoyed the field of Security as well. He took courses in his Junior and Senior years that allowed him to minor in Personal Combat. His size and strength made it somewhat easy for him to fit in and learn quickly. He also took many weapons specialization classes, and thus in my opinion will make a good chief of security. It has been a pleasure to have a student who I could banter with about tactics. His “Team” for his tactical major won a good majority of simulated battles under his leadership. He will go far in his career in SF.” Vice-Admiral(retired) Talizar Morta Security and Tactical Department Head/Instructor Starfleet Academy ========================================================================== VIII. Current Recreational Interests ================================== Fencing on the holodecks; Study of the history of tactics and continued study of tactics in general; holoprogramming in his copious free time. ---------------------------End Bio chip------------------------------------