USS VALHALLA Crew Biofiles
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SHIP ROSTER (in order of Chain of Command)
SENIOR LINE OFFICERS ==CONTACT INFORMATION== CHARACTER PLAYER E-MAIL ADDRESS ------------------------------------------------------------------ Cameron Carver Tim Cooke timcooke[at]eastlink[dot]ca Kurt Cooper Andy Catterick Talis Rhianov Mike Noorman Mittal Kevin Thigpen kevin[dot]thigpen[at]gmail[dot]net Renee'DeFalco Renee DeFalco smitty5845[at]cox[dot]net Vixen Moore Markku Herd Jhael Ilias Michelle Collette Xor Jona Andy Collette Dirk Van Zandt James Baldwin
===Captain Cameron Carver, Commanding Officer=== *played by Tim Cooke *updated 180804 I. Personal Data ---------------- Name: Cameron Vincent Carver Current Rank: Captain Service Number: SC-845362-1001028-CI Current Billet: Commanding Officer USS VALHALLA Species: Human Gender: Male Age: 39 Date of Birth: 1 November 2380 Place of Birth: Boston, North America, Earth Marital Status: Single Parents: Mother: Rebecca Carver, Diplomatic Attache Father: Max Carver, Commodore (Retired) Starfleet; Federation Ambassador Siblings: None Physical Appearance: Height: 6'2'' Weight: 198 lbs Hair: Black Eyes: Blue Skin: Caucasian Distinguishing Marks: Cameron has several scars on his left side and back from several incidents from operation duties. Details Classified by Starfleet Intelligence. II. Background -------------- Cameron Carver was born into an extremely busy household, and travelled throughout the Federation with his mother as a member of the Diplomatic Corps. As a senior administrator and attache, Cameron's mother was sought after by several Ambassadors, and even served on the staff of Ambassador Spock for several months. Cameron's education was one of the finest that could be offerred by the Federation. Although he received a tremendous amount of training on diplomacy and external relations with other planets and people, he also received training in the martial disciplines of several worlds, including Klingon, Andorian, Vulcan, Bajoran, Hirogen, Breen and even Romulan. Well liked by all his tutors, he was a very good student in all aspects of his training. Charismatic, humourous, friendly, compassionate and disciplined, it was obvious to all that he would become an Ambassador. When Cameron was 13 years old, he met a Hirogen Warrior for the first time. The Hirogen, old by his people's standards but one of the more storied warriors, spent 6 months with Cameron, teaching him his ways, and telling him stories of the hunts he had been on. He travelled the stars, exploring, and meeting new cultures. This changed Cameron's view on what he wanted to do with his life, and from there he trained himself utilizing the staff and severlal teaching programs to learn everything he could - so that he could join his father as a Starfleet Officer. When his father retired from Starfleet to become a federation Ambassador with Cameron's mother when Cameron was 17, Cameron saw that as a sign that it was time for the Carver family to send another boy to Starfleet Academy. Although hisd application was not accepted the first year he applied, it was accepted the second year after a certain celebrated Ambassador sponsored the young man. Leaving for the Academy with proud parents, Cameron began a journey that would take him to the Gamma Quadrant and many alien cultures and back again. III. Education -------------- A. "Home Schooled". Graduated with High Honors. B. Starfleet Academy (Graduated Magna Cum Laude) - Bachelor of Science Kinesiology and Computer Science - Minor in History, Interplanetary Relations, Engineering - Advanced Pilot Training, Class A, Level 10 E. Academy Qualifications - Primary MOC: Tactical - Primary MOC: Operations - Secondary MOC: Navigation - Secondary MOC: Counselling (Psychology/Diplomacy) - Secondary MOC: Science F. Academy Record - Rank: 1 out of 269. - High Honours (Valedictorian & Magna Cum Laude.) IV. Service Record ------------------ 020615.0700 - Graduated from Starfleet Academy. 020622.0700 - Transferred to USS INDEPENDENCE, NCC-5212, ENDEAVOR-class starship. Assigned as a Tactical Officer. 030829.1143 - Promoted to Lieutenant (J.G.). Assigned as an Operations Officer. 050810.0100 - Promoted to Lieutenant. Transferred to the USS UNIVERSE, NCC-71121, SOLAR-class starship. Assigned as Chief Tactical Officer/Chief Security Officer. 071220.0700 - Promoted to Lieutenant Commander and Second Officer. 080101.0001 - Transferred to Starfleet Intelligence, BLUE Fleet, Dominion Intelligence. 121219.0700 - Promoted to Commander. Transferred to USS CHIMAERA, NCC-25011, AGAMEMNON-class starship. Assigned as First Officer/Executive Officer. 131010.0923 - Promoted to Captain, USS CHIMAERA. 150622.1500 - Transferred to Starfleet Intelligence. 190401.0600 - Transferred to USS VALHALLA, NCC-18000, VALHALLA-class starship as Commanding Officer. V. Medals and Commendations --------------------------- 010105.1700 - Awarded Academy Commendation for Service. 020305.1700 - Awarded Academy Commendation for Selfless Heroism. 050830.1111 - Awarded Starfleet Distinguished Service Medal. 061210.0630 - Awarded Commendation for Original Thinking. 071220.0700 - Awarded Starfleet Medal of Honor. 121219.0700 - Awarded Federation Citation of Honor and Starfleet Extended Tour Ribbon. 190331.1800 - Awarded Starfleet Medal of Valor with Cluster and Starfleet Extended Tour Ribbon. Note: Carver has received numerous campaign ribbons, commendations, and other awards in his service not noted here. VI. Skills and Traits --------------------- A. Skills: Cameron was raised around diplomats and legal attaches, so he has picked up a few traits and skills in those areas. Cameron is naturally charismatic and a great mediator. He is also skilled in strategy and tactics, and a natural commander. B. Cameron is a student of the martial arts, and has learned numerous methods from dozens of races, as well as the practical application of these skills. VII. Medical ---------- "Lt. Commander Carver will not reveal to me how he received those grievious wounds to his left side and back. They appear to have been made from serrated edges consistant with Jem'Hadar bladed weapons. Several of the wounds are very serious, and infected. It is a wonder that he survived long enough to return for medical treatement. He is expected to make a full recovery, however." - Lt. Commander Michelle Danvers, M.D. CMO, USS FEYNMAN. "Captain Cameron carver's medical has come back with a few anomalies, but nothing that register as life threatening. It is more than likely from his exposure to several foreign planetary bodies and unknown food and water. The medical treatments he was undergoing to continue with his charade as a Vorta have also taxed his physiology to the near breaking point, but he should recover fully given a few weeks of rest and recuperation." - Commander Michelle Danvers, M.D., USS FEYNMAN VIII. Psychological Profile -------------------------- "Captain Cameron Carver seems to have readjusted to his return to Federation space after being wherever he was. Although he has some psychological issues that he will have to work out with his Counsellor, I will be able to clear him again for active duty. As a "Type A" personality, he has moved forward already, and seems to be fine mentally and psychologically." - Lieutenant Commander Mia Fitzpatrick, COUN, USS FEYNMAN IX. Fitness Report -------------------- "Captain Cameron Carver is an outstanding physical athlete. Although he has several injuries he will have to recover from, his spirit and will are indominatable. His body is in great shape, and there are no serious issues to consider at this time." -Lieutenant Myal V'Shas, CSO/TAC, USS FEYNMAN X. Personal Interests ----------------------- Cameron has several interests, including athletics, baseball, history, current diplomatic relations with other cultures, and archaeology.
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===Commander Kurt Cooper, Executive Officer=== *played by Andy Catterick Bio forthcoming
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===Lieutenant Commander Talis Rhianov, 2O; Operations Officer=== *played by Mike Noorman *updated 180804 Name: Talis Khnialmnae Rianov Rank: LCDR Age: 125 Terran Standard DOB: March 13th 2292 POB: Ra'tleihfi, Ch'Rihan Assignment: USS Wyvern Billet: OPS/CIC Years in Starfleet: 6 Height 1.93 m Weight: 95.25 kg Eyes: Black Hair: Black Body Type: Athletic Martial Status: Single, Never Married. Specialty Branch: Starship Command, Advanced Tactical Operations and Space Warfare, Surveillance, Counter-Insurgency Education: MRRSE Major: Command/Diplomacy MRRSE Minor: Intelligence Tal' Diann Major: Surveillance Tal' Diann Minor: Counter-Insurgency StarFleet : Romulan Integration Program Service Schools Attended: Serona Basic Military Rhetor of Rhiansu Star EMpire Tal'Diann Service Academy Star Fleet Romulan Integration Personality: Calm, good-natured. Likes: Silence, Martial Arts, Military History, North American Wild West, Riding, Vanilla Icecream, Grape Soda, Cinnamin Redhots, Board Games Dislikes: Borg, Dominion, Cardassian, Vegetables, Losing, complacancy, apathy Service Record: 20-25: Senora: RHS Kakabam 25-30: Military Rhetor RSE 30-35: RHS Takaram : Erien, CONN/Helm Gonaiih'Saehne (GS) 33 : Promoted to erie Arrain 35-45: RHS Dhivael: Security Officer (SEC) Dheno'Saehne (DS) 39 : Promoted to Arrain 45-65: RHS Deletham Tal' Ecurai: Tactical (TAC) Amnei'Saehne (AmS) 47 : Promoted to khre'Arrain 65-70: Tal' Diann Service Academy 70-75: RHS Vaurek Teelis: Legate 75-89: RHS Aerv: Legate 89-103: RHS Delon Ju: Legate 103-105: RHS Yhea Terrh: Legate 105: Promoted to erie`Riov 105-107: RHS Yhea Terrh: Executive (XO) Rhaetelh'Saehne (RS) 107: Promoted to Riov 107-119: RHS Vaebn Latta: Command (CO) Leih (L) 119-120: Star Fleet Romulan Integration Program 120: Star Fleet Grad: Prom to LT 120-123: USS Argonaut: Tac/Sec 122: Promoted to LCDR 123-125: USS Wyvern: OPS/CIC Background: Talis Khnialmnae was born to Senator Teranas and Helev Khnialmnae hru'Hfirh on March 13th 2292. Being the eldest son of a senator, Talis enjoyed a life of luxery. Every opportunity that could be afforded was offered to Talis, however he spent the bulk of his time shadowing his father, arguing politics, and wroking in his community. At age of 20 Talis dutifully enrolled in Senora training. Although there was a sudden shift in lifestlye, Talis adapted readily and approached this menial service with all the conviction and fercoity of his father. After Senora, Talis immediately enrolled in the Rhetor Militarus. Hoping to one day achieve the same status of his father, Talis concentrated in studies in the most challenging classes. Upon graduation, much to the suprise of his father, Talis did not enter into the ranks of the Senatorial fleets, but sought position in the common Command fleets of the Romulan Star Navy. Talis informed his father that if he were one day to take his fathers seat, he would rather have earned the favor of the people he served than being looked upon as another Senatorial brat born into power. After several years climbing the ranks of the Command fleets, his father encouraged him to enroll in the Tal'Shiar stating that the participation would garner the affection of other senators and insure his seat on the Senate one day. Instead, Talis enrolled in the Tal'Diann, stating that the fleets could well police themselves and that he would value the ranks of the Fleets more than the affections of the a few Senators. After the Borg began their assaults on the Romulan Empire, Talis re-entered the Command Fleets as he saw a growing need for more senior officers. The Borg years wore heavily on shoulders of Talis as he watched several commrades in arms fall. Talis also noted a growing distance between the Senate and Command Fleets, and his sympathies were with the fleets. Growing weak with age, his father insisted Talis return to Romulus and take his place as Senator and family head. Talis refused, and his father disavowed him. The Dominion Wars were the final straw for Talis. Too many had died at the hands of the foolish Senate. Once the RSE had entered into a joint defense with the Federation, Talis felt he could do more good for the people of RSE under the command of the Federation, and he entered into the SF-R Integration program. Once in Starfleet, Talis sensed a refreshing wind blow into his life. He no longer felt the weight and pressure of his father or the Empire. Service became an enjoyment again and he went forward with a renewed vigor and gusto.
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===Lieutenant Commander Mittal, Chief Engineering Officer=== *played by Kevin Thigpen *updated 180804 PERSONAL Name: Mittal son of Keo'gh Gender: Male Rank: Lieutenant Commander Age: 59 Hair: Grey, well kept (for a Klingon) Eyes: Black Height: 6'3" Birthplace: Caplan, Klingon Confederation Space Current Post: Sector 001: Sabbatical Parents: Keo'gh (father, deceased, KIA First Battle of Vulcanis - Dominion War) Raina (mother, deceased, killed during brief Klingon Civil War) Siblings: None MEDICAL PROFILE Mittal is elderly from a Klingon perspective, but he remains in excellent physical condition (the typical life span of a Klingon barring a sudden, violent death which is normal for the species, is 150 years). Despite his many tours of duty with Starfleet and earlier tours with the Imperial Klingon Defense Force, he continues to maintain a high level of physical activity. SERVICE JACKET SUMMARY Age of officer: Description of Service 0-15 years of age: Born and resided on Caplan, 15 light years from Klingon homeworld. Only child to Keo'gh and Raina of the House of Tre'lak 15-17 years of age: Served as crewman engineer for Imperial Klingon Defense Force during brief hostilities against the Federation. His ship was destroyed during an attack against Deep Space Nine and he was captured by Starfleet. Interrogated and tried for war crimes against the Federation along with surviving senior officers of his ship. Charges were dismissed due to his cooperation with Starfleet for several covert ops into Klingon space exposing Changeling presence in Klingon High Command. 17-24 years of age: After dismissal of charges gained admission to Sacramento Interplanetary University on Earth, where he obtained a degree in Bioneural Chemistry and a minor in Biological Nanotechnology. Accepted into engineering school at Carnegie Mellon and obtained PhD in Advanced Spaceframe Design. During this time he participated in the re-design group for updates to the DEFIANT Class Spaceframe. Four years later, he obtained a second PhD in Warp Propulsion Theory, becoming one of the first Klingons to ever officially obtain a double PhD from a Federation accredited program. Later married a Human female, Natasha Provokova. 24-39 years of age: Placed in accelerated program for Starfleet training. Admitted to the Academy and graduated top 10% of class. Recruited into Starfleet Engineering Corps to participate in research on enhancements to Starfleet vessels. Granted Starfleet commission of full Lieutenant for duration of several starship missions. Natasha, Mittal's wife, gave birth their first son, Mark Mittal. 39-50 years of age: Served onboard the USS TOLEDO as Chief Engineer. Transferred to USS MCDERMOTT after destruction of the TOLEDO. When the MCDERMOTT was decommissioned, Mittal was transferred back to Starfleet Engineering Corps. Natasha and Mark were en route to visit Mark's paternal grandmother, Raina on Varadian Five, when a brief Klingon Civil War erupted. The transport carrying them was attacked and destroyed by Klingon forces. Mittal's mother was killed on Varadian Five with biological weapons days later. 50-58 years of age: Served as a Deputy Director of Alternative Propulstion Technologies - a subdivision of Utopia Planetia Shipyards and participated in several covert operations jointly conducted with the USS ALPINE. 59 years of age: Took a sabbatical from Starfleet to conduct personal research at his alma mater, Carnegie Mellon. Founded scholarship fund for non-Terran applicants to Starfleet Engineering programs. Requested, against his own desires, to return to active Starfleet duty. Not one to shirk duty, Mittal accepted the request to return to active duty. HISTORY Mittal is elderly from a Klingon perspective, and has a tremendous amount of life experiences to offer. Not that his unusually talkative for a Klingon. Fortunately, his quiet nature is matched only by his generosity, something Mittal espouses is true of all 'old' Klingons. 15-17 years of age: Mittal served on the Klingon ship the MALEVOLENT during brief hostilities against DEEP SPACE NINE and the Federation. His ship was destroyed by the arrival of a Federation fleet and he and his fellow crewmates were captured. While he served only as a assistant to the ship's CEO (a lowly position on most Klingon ships), he was still tried for war crimes against the Federation and convicted. Before he could serve time in a Federation prison, he was asked by Starfleet Intelligence to participate in several covert operations to expose Dominion influences in the Klingon High Command. Realizing how the warlike nature of his people would lead to their eventual destruction as a species, Mittal chose to assist. His exemplary work during these missions established that he was no longer a young, brutish child, but a very intelligent, capable individual, able to perform extremely well under harsh conditions and pressure. 17-24 years of age: Upon returning to the Sol sector, having obtained honor among his people for assisting in the exposure of elements in the Klingon High Command that were not Klingon, Mittal chose to attend the Sacramento Interplanetary University and embark on a career that ran counter to his upbringing as a warrior. He quickly found that engineering was his calling. He became the first Klingon to ever obtain a double PhD and married the love of his life Natasha Provokova. During this time, Mittal's father, still active in the Klingon military was killed by Dominion forces in the First Battle of Vulcanis. His wing of Klingon ships assisted the beleaguered Fifth fleet in the protection of the Vulcan homeworld from Dominion forces. 24-39 years of age: Soon, his first and only child, Mark was born. In addition, Mittal was recruited heavily by Starfleet for his graduate and post-doctoral research on spaceframe designs. With increasing Dominion incursions, Mittal's numerous publications and extensive presence in the field mandated that they seek him out to do research on how to combat the threats posed by the aggressive Dominion. With Starfleet so focused on winning the war against the Dominion during this time, some elements in Starfleet Command felt it critical to build ships designed for war. Mittal, using his exceptional knowledge of Spaceframe design readily agreed, assisting in the final construction of new spaceframe designs and updates to the DEFIANT class spaceframe. His work later laid the foundation for incorporating hull enhancements to Starfleet vessels throughout the fleet as well as the design for armored nacelles. 39-50 years of age: Mittal, was soon asked to serve on the USS TOLEDO as CEO. Accepting the position, he soon found himself traveling from planet to planet testing and maintaining the high tech engines of the newly created SOVEREIGN class vessel (of which Mittal had helped design). During one of these routine stops on a planet to conduct research, the TOLEDO was ambushed by Dominion remants in the Alpha quadrant and destroyed, despite putting up a protracted fight of over 5 hours against overwhelming odds. Fortunately, the crew of the TOLEDO were soon rescued by nearby Federation patrol ships and Mittal was re-assigned to the USS MCDERMOTT. He served on this ship until she was decommissioned nine years later. During this time frame, Mittal also lost both his wife and only son during a brief Klingon Civil War. Natasha and Mark were en route to visit Mittal's mother on Varadian Five, a planet in Klingon space, when their transport was intercepted and destroyed by radical elements in the Klingon Empire. Days later, Varadian Five was hit by biological weapons from this same radical element, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, including Mittal's mother. 50-58 years of age: With so much death surrounding him, Mittal choses to take a position at Utopia Planetia, away from service on a ship. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Deputy Director of a division within the organization. During this time, he also participated in several joint covert missions with Starfleet, specifically the USS ALPINE where he and another officer, the XO from the ALPINE, Lieutenant Commander Kurt 'Coop' Cooper, acted with distinction to ensure the complete success of two very high level missions. 59 years of age: Mittal decides to take a sabbatical from Starfleet to weigh whether or not he wishes to continue his career or take that big leap into retirement his peers have advised him to do. Having amassed some considerable wealth from his de-classified research projects, he creates a recommendation and testing program for non-Terran applicants who possess innate talents in the engineering field to apply for admission to Starfleet Academy. PERSONALITY PROFILE Mittal is quiet, introspective and has a fondness for Terran hard liquor. His many years of life experiences do not, as many would think, lead him to reminiscence about the 'old times'. Instead, he is the kind of engineer who focuses on the task at hand rather than thinking about the past. A consummate mechanic, despite his age, he posses consummate skill at repairing any kind of equipment. His extensive experiences enable him to unravel the complex nature of devices and gain immediate insight in how to repair them. His engineering background is the perfect mix of theory and practical experience topped with the salt of wisdom.
CONTACT INFORMATION
CHARACTER PLAYER E-MAIL ADDRESS
Cameron Carver Tim Cooke timcooke[at]eastlink[dot]ca Kurt Cooper Andy Catterick Talis Rhianov Mike Noorman Mittal Kevin Thigpen kevin[dot]thigpen[at]gmail[dot]net Renee'DeFalco Renee DeFalco smitty5845[at]cox[dot]net Vixen Moore Markku Herd Jhael Ilias Michelle Collette Xor Jona Andy Collette Dirk Van Zandt James Baldwin
===Lieutenant Commander Mittal, Chief Engineering Officer=== *played by Kevin Thigpen *updated 180804 PERSONAL Name: Mittal son of Keo'gh Gender: Male Rank: Lieutenant Commander Age: 59 Hair: Grey, well kept (for a Klingon) Eyes: Black Height: 6'3" Birthplace: Caplan, Klingon Confederation Space Current Post: Sector 001: Sabbatical Parents: Keo'gh (father, deceased, KIA First Battle of Vulcanis - Dominion War) Raina (mother, deceased, killed during brief Klingon Civil War) Siblings: None MEDICAL PROFILE Mittal is elderly from a Klingon perspective, but he remains in excellent physical condition (the typical life span of a Klingon barring a sudden, violent death which is normal for the species, is 150 years). Despite his many tours of duty with Starfleet and earlier tours with the Imperial Klingon Defense Force, he continues to maintain a high level of physical activity. SERVICE JACKET SUMMARY Age of officer: Description of Service 0-15 years of age: Born and resided on Caplan, 15 light years from Klingon homeworld. Only child to Keo'gh and Raina of the House of Tre'lak 15-17 years of age: Served as crewman engineer for Imperial Klingon Defense Force during brief hostilities against the Federation. His ship was destroyed during an attack against Deep Space Nine and he was captured by Starfleet. Interrogated and tried for war crimes against the Federation along with surviving senior officers of his ship. Charges were dismissed due to his cooperation with Starfleet for several covert ops into Klingon space exposing Changeling presence in Klingon High Command. 17-24 years of age: After dismissal of charges gained admission to Sacramento Interplanetary University on Earth, where he obtained a degree in Bioneural Chemistry and a minor in Biological Nanotechnology. Accepted into engineering school at Carnegie Mellon and obtained PhD in Advanced Spaceframe Design. During this time he participated in the re-design group for updates to the DEFIANT Class Spaceframe. Four years later, he obtained a second PhD in Warp Propulsion Theory, becoming one of the first Klingons to ever officially obtain a double PhD from a Federation accredited program. Later married a Human female, Natasha Provokova. 24-39 years of age: Placed in accelerated program for Starfleet training. Admitted to the Academy and graduated top 10% of class. Recruited into Starfleet Engineering Corps to participate in research on enhancements to Starfleet vessels. Granted Starfleet commission of full Lieutenant for duration of several starship missions. Natasha, Mittal's wife, gave birth their first son, Mark Mittal. 39-50 years of age: Served onboard the USS TOLEDO as Chief Engineer. Transferred to USS MCDERMOTT after destruction of the TOLEDO. When the MCDERMOTT was decommissioned, Mittal was transferred back to Starfleet Engineering Corps. Natasha and Mark were en route to visit Mark's paternal grandmother, Raina on Varadian Five, when a brief Klingon Civil War erupted. The transport carrying them was attacked and destroyed by Klingon forces. Mittal's mother was killed on Varadian Five with biological weapons days later. 50-58 years of age: Served as a Deputy Director of Alternative Propulstion Technologies - a subdivision of Utopia Planetia Shipyards and participated in several covert operations jointly conducted with the USS ALPINE. 59 years of age: Took a sabbatical from Starfleet to conduct personal research at his alma mater, Carnegie Mellon. Founded scholarship fund for non-Terran applicants to Starfleet Engineering programs. Requested, against his own desires, to return to active Starfleet duty. Not one to shirk duty, Mittal accepted the request to return to active duty. HISTORY Mittal is elderly from a Klingon perspective, and has a tremendous amount of life experiences to offer. Not that his unusually talkative for a Klingon. Fortunately, his quiet nature is matched only by his generosity, something Mittal espouses is true of all 'old' Klingons. 15-17 years of age: Mittal served on the Klingon ship the MALEVOLENT during brief hostilities against DEEP SPACE NINE and the Federation. His ship was destroyed by the arrival of a Federation fleet and he and his fellow crewmates were captured. While he served only as a assistant to the ship's CEO (a lowly position on most Klingon ships), he was still tried for war crimes against the Federation and convicted. Before he could serve time in a Federation prison, he was asked by Starfleet Intelligence to participate in several covert operations to expose Dominion influences in the Klingon High Command. Realizing how the warlike nature of his people would lead to their eventual destruction as a species, Mittal chose to assist. His exemplary work during these missions established that he was no longer a young, brutish child, but a very intelligent, capable individual, able to perform extremely well under harsh conditions and pressure. 17-24 years of age: Upon returning to the Sol sector, having obtained honor among his people for assisting in the exposure of elements in the Klingon High Command that were not Klingon, Mittal chose to attend the Sacramento Interplanetary University and embark on a career that ran counter to his upbringing as a warrior. He quickly found that engineering was his calling. He became the first Klingon to ever obtain a double PhD and married the love of his life Natasha Provokova. During this time, Mittal's father, still active in the Klingon military was killed by Dominion forces in the First Battle of Vulcanis. His wing of Klingon ships assisted the beleaguered Fifth fleet in the protection of the Vulcan homeworld from Dominion forces. 24-39 years of age: Soon, his first and only child, Mark was born. In addition, Mittal was recruited heavily by Starfleet for his graduate and post-doctoral research on spaceframe designs. With increasing Dominion incursions, Mittal's numerous publications and extensive presence in the field mandated that they seek him out to do research on how to combat the threats posed by the aggressive Dominion. With Starfleet so focused on winning the war against the Dominion during this time, some elements in Starfleet Command felt it critical to build ships designed for war. Mittal, using his exceptional knowledge of Spaceframe design readily agreed, assisting in the final construction of new spaceframe designs and updates to the DEFIANT class spaceframe. His work later laid the foundation for incorporating hull enhancements to Starfleet vessels throughout the fleet as well as the design for armored nacelles. 39-50 years of age: Mittal, was soon asked to serve on the USS TOLEDO as CEO. Accepting the position, he soon found himself traveling from planet to planet testing and maintaining the high tech engines of the newly created SOVEREIGN class vessel (of which Mittal had helped design). During one of these routine stops on a planet to conduct research, the TOLEDO was ambushed by Dominion remants in the Alpha quadrant and destroyed, despite putting up a protracted fight of over 5 hours against overwhelming odds. Fortunately, the crew of the TOLEDO were soon rescued by nearby Federation patrol ships and Mittal was re-assigned to the USS MCDERMOTT. He served on this ship until she was decommissioned nine years later. During this time frame, Mittal also lost both his wife and only son during a brief Klingon Civil War. Natasha and Mark were en route to visit Mittal's mother on Varadian Five, a planet in Klingon space, when their transport was intercepted and destroyed by radical elements in the Klingon Empire. Days later, Varadian Five was hit by biological weapons from this same radical element, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of people, including Mittal's mother. 50-58 years of age: With so much death surrounding him, Mittal choses to take a position at Utopia Planetia, away from service on a ship. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Deputy Director of a division within the organization. During this time, he also participated in several joint covert missions with Starfleet, specifically the USS ALPINE where he and another officer, the XO from the ALPINE, Lieutenant Commander Kurt 'Coop' Cooper, acted with distinction to ensure the complete success of two very high level missions. 59 years of age: Mittal decides to take a sabbatical from Starfleet to weigh whether or not he wishes to continue his career or take that big leap into retirement his peers have advised him to do. Having amassed some considerable wealth from his de-classified research projects, he creates a recommendation and testing program for non-Terran applicants who possess innate talents in the engineering field to apply for admission to Starfleet Academy. PERSONALITY PROFILE Mittal is quiet, introspective and has a fondness for Terran hard liquor. His many years of life experiences do not, as many would think, lead him to reminiscence about the 'old times'. Instead, he is the kind of engineer who focuses on the task at hand rather than thinking about the past. A consummate mechanic, despite his age, he posses consummate skill at repairing any kind of equipment. His extensive experiences enable him to unravel the complex nature of devices and gain immediate insight in how to repair them. His engineering background is the perfect mix of theory and practical experience topped with the salt of wisdom.
