Taka Kwihani
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CDR Taka Kwihani - Unassigned
- Played by Brian Mansur
- Created: SD 130705
- Last Updated: SD 210620
========================================================================== I. Personal Data Created: SD 130705 Last Updated: SD 210620 ================ A. Basic Data ------------- Name: Taka Sokaiey Kwihani Rank: Commander (CDR) (O-5) Billet: Unassigned B. Ethnic Background -------------------- Race: Human Gender: Male Age: 38 Terran Standard Years (as of SD 210617) Birthday: February 10, 2383 Birthplace: Banum Plains, New Rigel Citizenship: United Federation of Planets Religion: Christian (non-denominational) C. Family --------- Father: Bahanai Kwihani - Age 66 Mother: Eshaksa Kwihani (Maiden Name: Naitey) - Age 60 Brothers: Aunoo Kwihani - Age 37 Sisters: Kiee Kwihani - Age 35 Spouse: None Children: None D. Physical Description ----------------------- Height: 188 cm/6'2'' Weight: 96 kg/211 lbs Eyes: Light Brown Hair: Dark Brown Complexion: Kwihani bears the dark complexion of Terra's North American Plains Pre-Columbian Natives. He keeps his fine hair long and braided. He possesses a square jaw, elvin eyes, and broad shoulders. ========================================================================== II. Promotion and Service Record ================================ A. Chronologic History ---------------------- 080802: Accepted to Starfleet Academy. 130704: Commissioned as ENS (O-1). 130705: Assigned to advanced training at ALB. 130920: Assigned aFCO, USS KUSANAGI. 140501: Assigned to SB EPSILON advanced engineering training. 150224: Assigned aENG, USS KIROV. 150702: Assigned ENG, USS KIROV. 151016: Assigned CSO, USS AKIRA. 151030: Promoted to LTjg (O-2). 151030: Awarded Bronze Star, Pike Medallion. 160120: Promoted to LT (O-3). 160131: Assigned OPS/2O, USS QUASAR. 170828: Awarded Cross of Alexander. 171228: Promoted to LCDR (O-4). 171228: Assigned XO, USS YAMATO. 190329: Assigned aOPS, SILVER FLEET B. Commendations ---------------- Cross of Alexander Bronze Star Pike Medallion C. Reprimands ------------- None ========================================================================== III. Educational Background =========================== A. Educational Summary ---------------------- Double Major: Starship Engineering and Astrophenomena Double Minor: Flight Control and Space War Tactics Grade Average: B (average marks due to double major work load) Graduation Rank: 73/219 Graduating Thesis: Neglected Innovations: Wide Beam Phaser Settings, Internally Located Bridges, Transporter Bombs, and the Fuse B. Qualifications ----------------- -- XO -- ENG -- OPS -- CSO -- SCI ========================================================================== IV. Medical Notes ================= Above average upper and lower body strength. Immunizations up to date as of SD 171225. No significant medical history. ========================================================================== V. Biographical Notes ===================== Taka was the third of three children, descended from ancient North American tribesmen. Taka grew up on a grassy plateau where his tribe's rich cultural heritage infused and molded his young life. There he learned to survive in the wilderness and to bring down game with arrow, spear, sling, and trap. His parents put him to work in the family freighting business by age 12. They acquainted him with basic management, trade routes, starports, spacecraft, and the myriad mercantile species in New Rigel's corner of the galaxy. By eighteen, Taka had learned to pilot cargo haulers, how to keep archaic warp drives working, and tactics for defeating the local pirate menace. Taka rose to prominence quickly and took commmand of his first freighter at age 24. Over the next few years he faced many challenges. He defeated Naith pirates twice, weathered the infamous New Rigel ion storm of 2407, helped rescue his brother Aunoo from Feringi opportunists, and aided the USS ARIZONA in tracking down an Orion slave ship. Misfortune caught up with the Kwihanis when the Naith raided New Rigel and took Kwihani's home settlement hostage. The imprisoned clan was removed to the caves of a Naith controlled world. There the hostages faced gross mistreatment, cold, damp, and starvation, The Naith captors deposited their prisoners within an immensely huge network of sealed caverns to await a randsom payment. The heavy minerals of that dungeon precluded any hope of an orbiting rescue ship scanning the hundred little lives in the planet's bowels. Only Taka managed to escape the guard and flee into the tunnel maze. Taka braved the dark wet caves for days, living off underground streams and rodents, until finally, he made his way to open sky. By then, Starfleet had chased a Naith raider ship to that world. The USS TOKYO rescued Taka from orbit. Taka then fearlessly guided an away team back through the caves, to free his family. Family freighters quickly took the clan back to their shattered homes. Taka offered the TOKYO his tactical experience with the Naith as reason to stay aboard and help hunt down the criminals. The TOKYO's chief of security, Lemitt Vornholt, took note of Taka's vengeful state of mind. Lemitt's shared his own stories of suffering injustice and betrayal. His faith opened Taka's mind to the peace of the Christianity. The Naith eventually met justice at the hands of USS TOKYO. The TOKYO's captain, impressed by Taka Kwihani's abilities and character, offered to sponsor him to Starfleet Academy. Taka at first felt ambivalence to the idea. He believed his family needed him to rebuild their homes. They, however, convinced Taka that it would be quite honorable to join the service that had saved the family. Besides, they argued, his talents could help save more lives in Starfleet. ========================================================================== VI. Personality Notes ====================== A. Overview ----------- Taka Kwihani likes to see things get done. He often demonstrates gruff impatience when he believes matters are not proceeding satisfactorily. If he cannot find a better person for the job, he will take control of the situation himself. Competent confidence forms the core of Kwihani's command abilities. He has already spent years commanding spacecraft, studying a dozen sentient races, and practicing survival skills. He is shrewd, inventive, observant, careful, and exceedingly responsible. Kwihani is a very private individual. He selects his friends with exsquisite care and is fiercely loyal. In the past he has relied on his brother and sister as emotional sounding boards. He has felt himself less open to them, however, since converting to Christianity. His spiritual mentor, Lemitt Vornholt, has his complete trust but their Starfleet careers allow for little interaction. His relationships at the academy never satisfied the loneliness he feels. Despite his ordeal with the Naith raiders, Kwihani remains a well adjusted person. Anger is an emotion Kwihani works hard to control. He can become extremely agitated when he witnesses cruelty. He is careful to act amiable toward others even when he feels insulted by their actions. Unlike many officers, he shies from complaining openly about the shortcomings of superiors. B. Ambitions ------------ To be an outstanding officer To attain command of a starship by SD 200101 (unmet). C. Annoyances ------------- Hates it when people ignore his suggestions when he has had more leadership and combat experience than most of his peers. D. Favorites Things ------------------- Scriptures: Psalms 137:8-9 Color: Green and Yellow Beverage: Pinia Coladas Activities: Getting Caught in the Rain Enjoys: Wide Open Spaces Prefers: Brunettes E. Hobbies ---------- Hunting (practices on holodecks when not on New Rigel) Tactics Brainstorming Reading History (especially about McKinzie Calhoun) Shuttle Piloting Practicing Martial Arts F. Idiosyncracies ----------------- Taka does not care what term is used to describe his anscestory as long as it is said with appropriate respect. He always keeps his phaser on 30 degree wide beam stun. Snorts loudly when there is something in his nose. Likes to find exceptions to rules. Kwihani fervently admires the cunning and fortitude of CPT McKinzie Calhoun from the 24th century USS EXCALIBUR. WEAKNESSES Taka has a vengeful streak which he acknowledges is at odds with his Christian beliefs. ==========================================================================
