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|NAME = Petra Bjarnadottir
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Lieutenant Petra Bjarnadottir is currently the security & tactical chief aboard the {{USS|Triumphant}}.


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* '''Height''': 1.78m (5' 10")
* '''Build''': Athletic
* '''Hair''': Blonde, long
* '''Eye Colour''': Blue
* '''Skin Tone''': Lightly tanned
* '''Eyes''': Blue, observant
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': Earth casual; lots of jeans, ''lopapeysas'', loose shirts and comfortable footwear.
* '''Voice''': Pleasant, with a noticeable Nordic accent
* '''Handedness''': Right-handed
* '''Distinguishing Features''': ''Vegvisir'' tattoo on upper back
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Petra lives in the present, in a world of facts and concrete needs, and is constantly overseeing her personal environment to ensure everything is running smoothly and efficiently. She is a strong believer in the rule of law and regulations, and that authority must be earned; as a result she leads by example and demonstrates dedication and honesty, rejecting laziness, shirking responsibility, and shortcuts. Her personal set of beliefs are close to inviolate; her faith in the surety of facts means that she holds to her principles even against heavy resistance, and pushes her unclouded vision of what is or is not acceptable. As a result, she values competence and productivity in others, and can be ruthless with those who fail to meet her standards.
She is willing to dive into challenging projects, and her affinity for organisation, structure and follow-through usually delivers exceptional results. Her eye for detail, ability to streamline systems of work, and meticulous record-keeping means she completes her tasks on time and in a way that ensures the benefits can be continued by others. However, she can struggle with out-of-the-box thinking and innovation, and sometimes feels as though other people improving on her methods is a personal failure on her part.
Her friendships and relationships are founded on trust, loyalty and a shared outlook on life. She finds it difficult to establish common ground with more freewheeling personalities, especially those who constantly disagree with her principles and beliefs. Among her friends, she can be outgoing and sociable, always happy to bring someone along as she pursues her sporting or outdoor activities, attends a book club, or hosts a dinner party.


Chief Warrant Officer 3rd Petra Bjarnadottir-Stoyer is currently the Administrative Officer / Ship's Writer aboard the [[USS Gorkon]].
When stressed or overwhelmed, she often feels isolated from others. She can feel misunderstood, undervalued and taken for granted, and though normally able to express herself well, can struggle to put these feelings into words and communicate them to others. Likewise, she is not naturally in tune with the feelings of others, and if she does make the effort to listen and understand, can be judgemental or insensitive.


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* Dedicated
* Strong-willed
* Direct and honest
* Loyal, patient and reliable
* Excellent organiser
* Enjoys creating order
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* Inflexible and stubborn
* Uncomfortable with unconventional situations
* Judgemental
* Focuses on pleasing others, instead of taking care of herself
* Has difficulty relaxing
* Difficulty expressing emotion
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* '''Height''': 1.78 m (5' 10")
===<font color=DarkGoldenrod>Hobbies</font>===
* '''Weight''': 66 kg (145lb)
* '''Reading''': An avid reader since her youth, Petra makes sure to put time aside every day to make some progress in her latest book.  
* '''Hair Color''': Blonde
* '''Sports''': An athletics fan, Petra enjoys running, swimming, skiing and cycling. During her time at Starfleet HQ, she took part in several triathlons and biathlons, putting in a respectable performance among her peers.
* '''Length of Hair''': Long, with Braids down the front
* '''Cooking''': Always a fan of trying new foods, in recent years she has begun to make them herself and enjoys sourcing fresh products to cook old favourites and discover new ones.
* '''Eye Color''': Blue
 
* '''Skin Tone''': Lightly tanned
===<font color=DarkGoldenrod>Living and Working Spaces</font>===
* '''Distinguishing Features''': Eyes
Petra’s personal quarters and office reflected her precise and organised nature; neat, tidy and everything having an assigned place.
* '''Build''': Athletic
 
* '''Face''': Pretty
Her quarters are filled with fond memories, with pictures of her enjoying her hobbies on Earth with friends and family: skiing in the Alps, enjoying a meal in Paris, bathing in Iceland’s natural geothermal springs, and hiking across the southern coast. A hand-knitted blanket in a traditional Icelandic pattern has a place on her couch, and a few succulents add a touch of green.
* '''Eyes''': Blue and always looking around and observing
* '''Mouth''': Curled in a grin most of the time.  Except when she is working.  You are warned
* '''Poses (Hands/Gestures, Feet/Legs, Torso/Head)''':
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': Blue jeans, comfortable shirt, flannel shirt. Can get dress up  if needed.
* '''Shoes''':  Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
* '''Voice''': Pleasant, with a noticeable Nordic accent.
* '''Handedness''': Right Handed


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She has also added a few personal touches to her small office; a wooden sculpture from Iceland, paired pictures of the Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and her graduation picture from the Academy.


* '''Quarters''':  Usually neat and organized.  Everything in it's place.
===<font color=DarkGoldenrod>Ambitions, Achievements and Disappointments</font>===
* '''Habits''': Reads a lot, kind of a workaholic
Petra is proud of her commission and her current posting as the ''Triumphant’s'' security chief, the culmination of a great deal of hard work and tough choices. It has been a long road for her; first working through the enlisted ranks in an administrative role, attending officer training, and finally changing career track to security and tactical via the gruelling Advanced Tactical Training course.
* '''Mannerisms''': Thoughtful, works too much
* '''Hobbies and Pastimes''': Reading, Running, enjoying a quiet night.
* '''Likes''': Good food and a good book
* '''Dislikes''': Anyone who criticizes her work.
* '''Ambitions and Goals''': Continue to be promoted.  Maybe gaining a commission as a an officer
* '''Achievements in Life''': Becoming a Warrant Officer and a Flag Writer
* '''Disappointments in Life''': Feels like has not done enough with her life
* '''Temperament''': Pleasant, except in the morning before her first cup of coffee.  You are warned.
* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''': Afraid of mistakes slipping past her.
* '''Physical Limitations''':  None


* '''Favorite Things''':
Her greatest disappointment is with herself, aware that in the past she has sacrificed her own ambitions, goals and happiness for others when they had no intention of doing the same for her.
** '''Food''': Petra loves trying new foods.   
** '''Sports''': Running, enjoys swimming, but the water back home is too cold.  


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* '''Marital Status''': Married
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* '''Spouse''': Cory Stoyer
* '''Marital Status''': Single (divorced)
* '''Children''': none
* '''Spouse''': None
* '''Parents
* '''Children''': None
* '''Parents'''
** '''Father''': Bjarne Magnusson
** '''Father''': Bjarne Magnusson
** '''Mother''': Kata Henrikdottir
** '''Mother''': Kata Henrikdottir
* '''Siblings''': N/A
* '''Siblings''': None




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Born and raised in Iceland on a rural horse ranch, Petra knew from an early age she wanted to see and experience more than Earth had to offer. She enlisted with Starfleet as soon as she was 18, and advised to pursue a career in administration where her attention to detail and organisational skills would serve her well. Her time in the fleet gave most of what she wanted—the opportunity to see the galaxy and experience a wildly different life—but she often felt as though she was following the path someone else had laid out for her. One of her greatest regrets is from her time on Starbase 15, when she let insecurity get the better of her and turned down Admiral Swain's offer to attend the Academy as an officer candidate.


Petra was born and raised in the beautiful country of Iceland.  Contrary to popular believe, Iceland is a green and beautiful land.  Yes, it is very cold in the winter.  Deciding against staying there, she enlisted in Starfleet and went to Yeoman "A" School.  Serving as an Admin Clerk on several different ships, has shown Petra a life that should would not have known if she would have stayed on Earth. 
Petra met her future husband, [[Cory Stoyer]], while serving aboard the {{USS|Excalibur-A}}. After a brief separation following reassignments, they were reunited once again aboard the {{USS|Victory}} where they began a whirlwind romance, becoming engaged in less than two months. After transferring to the {{USS|Gorkon}} with most of the Victory’s crew, the pair were married by Captain [[Quinn Reynolds]] in a small, private ceremony on stardate 239301.20.
Petra met her future husband onboard the U.S.S. Excalibur-A. After a short time together the Excalibur-A was decommissioned, they were separated. After being assigned to the U.S.S. Victory, she met Cory again and both decided to move forward with their relationship.  The Victory was decommissioned, the couple were transferred to the newly commissioned U.S.S. Gorkon.  She was married onboard the Gorkon by Captain Reynolds. Petra was temporarily assigned to Starfleet HQ. When the Gorkon was listed as Missing in Action, Petra joined a rag tag group to steal a starship to look for the Gorkon. The Gorkon was found and returned safety.  Petra was reunited with her husband.  Shortly after the reunion, Petra was arrested for Grand Theft, Starship.  She is currently being held at Starfleet Security in San Francisco.  She is currently awaiting a court martial.
[[File:CoryPetra.png|right|thumb|Cory & Bjarnadottir during the last mission of the {{USS|Excalibur-A}}]]
A reassignment soon after to Starfleet Headquarters saw the couple separated again, though this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When the Gorkon was sucked into an alternate reality and was declared MIA, Petra joined a rag tag group known as the [[USS Yarahla|Yarahla Nine]], who stole the USS Yarahla in order to search for and rescue the Gorkon. After the group successfully brought the Gorkon home, they were arrested by Starfleet Security, but finally released without charge thanks to public pressure and some canny lawyering.


[[File:CoryPetra.png|center|thumb|LT  Cory Stoyer & CWO3 Petra Bjarnadottir during the last mission of the U.S.S. Excalibur-A]]
The experience left her with a craving to challenge herself more, and with the support of her commanding officer, Petra applied to Officer Candidate School. She studied many of the courses via distance learning, finishing up with an intensive three months at the Academy. After graduation, she was promoted to Ensign and returned to the ''Gorkon'' as Rear Admiral Reynolds’ Flag Aide.


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Her new-found confidence and happiness was not to last. Petra discovered her husband had been lying about his feelings for her best friend, and so she requested a secondment on a different ship in the taskforce to get some space. When he made no move to repair their marriage, Petra realised it was over, filed for divorce, and accepted a long-standing officer to serve with Vice Admiral Swaine at Starfleet Command.
 
As prestigious as the posting was, working on Earth was not the future she had wanted for herself when she first joined Starfleet. Nor could she shake the feeling she had spent most of her career in the lanes chosen by other people—from careers advisors pushing her into admin, to following her ex-husband around the fleet—and she made the decision to switch departments to carve out a future of her own choosing. With the support and recommendations of her previous CO and good friend, Captain [[Walter Brunsig]], Starfleet accepted her into the Advanced Tactical Training programme. A year's worth of blood, sweat and tears later, she graduated and accepted a posting as Chief of Security and Tactical aboard the ''Triumphant''.


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Latest revision as of 18:05, 26 January 2023

USS Triumphant
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Petra Bjarnadottir
Position Chief of Security/Tactical
Rank Lieutenant
Species Human
Gender Female
DOB 236302.05
Age 38
Birthplace Reykjavik, Iceland, Earth

Lieutenant Petra Bjarnadottir is currently the security & tactical chief aboard the USS Triumphant.

Appearance


  • Height: 1.78m (5' 10")
  • Build: Athletic
  • Hair: Blonde, long
  • Eye Colour: Blue
  • Skin Tone: Lightly tanned
  • Eyes: Blue, observant
  • Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Earth casual; lots of jeans, lopapeysas, loose shirts and comfortable footwear.
  • Voice: Pleasant, with a noticeable Nordic accent
  • Handedness: Right-handed
  • Distinguishing Features: Vegvisir tattoo on upper back

Personality


Petra lives in the present, in a world of facts and concrete needs, and is constantly overseeing her personal environment to ensure everything is running smoothly and efficiently. She is a strong believer in the rule of law and regulations, and that authority must be earned; as a result she leads by example and demonstrates dedication and honesty, rejecting laziness, shirking responsibility, and shortcuts. Her personal set of beliefs are close to inviolate; her faith in the surety of facts means that she holds to her principles even against heavy resistance, and pushes her unclouded vision of what is or is not acceptable. As a result, she values competence and productivity in others, and can be ruthless with those who fail to meet her standards.

She is willing to dive into challenging projects, and her affinity for organisation, structure and follow-through usually delivers exceptional results. Her eye for detail, ability to streamline systems of work, and meticulous record-keeping means she completes her tasks on time and in a way that ensures the benefits can be continued by others. However, she can struggle with out-of-the-box thinking and innovation, and sometimes feels as though other people improving on her methods is a personal failure on her part.

Her friendships and relationships are founded on trust, loyalty and a shared outlook on life. She finds it difficult to establish common ground with more freewheeling personalities, especially those who constantly disagree with her principles and beliefs. Among her friends, she can be outgoing and sociable, always happy to bring someone along as she pursues her sporting or outdoor activities, attends a book club, or hosts a dinner party.

When stressed or overwhelmed, she often feels isolated from others. She can feel misunderstood, undervalued and taken for granted, and though normally able to express herself well, can struggle to put these feelings into words and communicate them to others. Likewise, she is not naturally in tune with the feelings of others, and if she does make the effort to listen and understand, can be judgemental or insensitive.

Strengths Weaknesses
  • Dedicated
  • Strong-willed
  • Direct and honest
  • Loyal, patient and reliable
  • Excellent organiser
  • Enjoys creating order
  • Inflexible and stubborn
  • Uncomfortable with unconventional situations
  • Judgemental
  • Focuses on pleasing others, instead of taking care of herself
  • Has difficulty relaxing
  • Difficulty expressing emotion

Hobbies

  • Reading: An avid reader since her youth, Petra makes sure to put time aside every day to make some progress in her latest book.
  • Sports: An athletics fan, Petra enjoys running, swimming, skiing and cycling. During her time at Starfleet HQ, she took part in several triathlons and biathlons, putting in a respectable performance among her peers.
  • Cooking: Always a fan of trying new foods, in recent years she has begun to make them herself and enjoys sourcing fresh products to cook old favourites and discover new ones.

Living and Working Spaces

Petra’s personal quarters and office reflected her precise and organised nature; neat, tidy and everything having an assigned place.

Her quarters are filled with fond memories, with pictures of her enjoying her hobbies on Earth with friends and family: skiing in the Alps, enjoying a meal in Paris, bathing in Iceland’s natural geothermal springs, and hiking across the southern coast. A hand-knitted blanket in a traditional Icelandic pattern has a place on her couch, and a few succulents add a touch of green.

She has also added a few personal touches to her small office; a wooden sculpture from Iceland, paired pictures of the Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and her graduation picture from the Academy.

Ambitions, Achievements and Disappointments

Petra is proud of her commission and her current posting as the Triumphant’s security chief, the culmination of a great deal of hard work and tough choices. It has been a long road for her; first working through the enlisted ranks in an administrative role, attending officer training, and finally changing career track to security and tactical via the gruelling Advanced Tactical Training course.

Her greatest disappointment is with herself, aware that in the past she has sacrificed her own ambitions, goals and happiness for others when they had no intention of doing the same for her.


Relationships


  • Marital Status: Single (divorced)
  • Spouse: None
  • Children: None
  • Parents
    • Father: Bjarne Magnusson
    • Mother: Kata Henrikdottir
  • Siblings: None


Background


Born and raised in Iceland on a rural horse ranch, Petra knew from an early age she wanted to see and experience more than Earth had to offer. She enlisted with Starfleet as soon as she was 18, and advised to pursue a career in administration where her attention to detail and organisational skills would serve her well. Her time in the fleet gave most of what she wanted—the opportunity to see the galaxy and experience a wildly different life—but she often felt as though she was following the path someone else had laid out for her. One of her greatest regrets is from her time on Starbase 15, when she let insecurity get the better of her and turned down Admiral Swain's offer to attend the Academy as an officer candidate.

Petra met her future husband, Cory Stoyer, while serving aboard the USS Excalibur-A. After a brief separation following reassignments, they were reunited once again aboard the USS Victory where they began a whirlwind romance, becoming engaged in less than two months. After transferring to the USS Gorkon with most of the Victory’s crew, the pair were married by Captain Quinn Reynolds in a small, private ceremony on stardate 239301.20.

Cory & Bjarnadottir during the last mission of the USS Excalibur-A

A reassignment soon after to Starfleet Headquarters saw the couple separated again, though this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. When the Gorkon was sucked into an alternate reality and was declared MIA, Petra joined a rag tag group known as the Yarahla Nine, who stole the USS Yarahla in order to search for and rescue the Gorkon. After the group successfully brought the Gorkon home, they were arrested by Starfleet Security, but finally released without charge thanks to public pressure and some canny lawyering.

The experience left her with a craving to challenge herself more, and with the support of her commanding officer, Petra applied to Officer Candidate School. She studied many of the courses via distance learning, finishing up with an intensive three months at the Academy. After graduation, she was promoted to Ensign and returned to the Gorkon as Rear Admiral Reynolds’ Flag Aide.

Her new-found confidence and happiness was not to last. Petra discovered her husband had been lying about his feelings for her best friend, and so she requested a secondment on a different ship in the taskforce to get some space. When he made no move to repair their marriage, Petra realised it was over, filed for divorce, and accepted a long-standing officer to serve with Vice Admiral Swaine at Starfleet Command.

As prestigious as the posting was, working on Earth was not the future she had wanted for herself when she first joined Starfleet. Nor could she shake the feeling she had spent most of her career in the lanes chosen by other people—from careers advisors pushing her into admin, to following her ex-husband around the fleet—and she made the decision to switch departments to carve out a future of her own choosing. With the support and recommendations of her previous CO and good friend, Captain Walter Brunsig, Starfleet accepted her into the Advanced Tactical Training programme. A year's worth of blood, sweat and tears later, she graduated and accepted a posting as Chief of Security and Tactical aboard the Triumphant.


Service History


WO3 Bjarnadottir in her dress uniform.
Starfleet Service Record
Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment
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Recruit 238103.25 - 2382004.01 Starfleet Academy
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Recruit Training
Administration
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Crewman Third Class 238204.02 - 238210.14 USS Thunderchild
Captain Collin MacLeod
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Admin Clerk
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Crewman Second Class 238210.15 - 238309.11 USS Destiny
Captain Kierstin Landry
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Crewman First Class 238309.11 - 238505.24 Senior Admin Clerk
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Petty Officer Third Class 238505.25 - 238707.24 Admin Petty Officer
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Petty Officer Second Class 238706.25 - 238809.01 Starbase 15
Vice Admiral Tonya Swain
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Petty Officer First Class 238809.02 - 239001.01 Captain’s Yeoman/Admin Leading Petty Officer
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Chief Petty Officer 239001.02 - 239004.19 USS Excalibur
Fleet Captain Kalianna Nicholotti
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Admin Leading Chief/Assistant Flag Writer
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Warrant Officer 239004.20 - 239205.05 Ship’s Writer/Administrative Officer
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Chief Warrant Officer Second Grade 239201.15 - 239204.01 USS Victory
Captain Nugra
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Chief Warrant Officer Third Grade 239204.01 - 239205.05
239205.09 - 239302.03 USS Gorkon
Vice Admiral Quinn Reynolds
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239302.04 - 239305.24 Starfleet Headquarters
Vice Admiral Tonya Swaine
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Administrative Officer
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Chief Warrant Officer Third Grade 239310.05 - 239407.31 USS Gorkon
Vice Admiral Quinn Reynolds
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Ship’s Writer/Administrative Officer
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Cadet 239408.01 - 239412.09 Starfleet Academy
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Officer Candidate School
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Ensign 239412.10 - 239512.12 USS Gorkon
Vice Admiral Quinn Reynolds
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Flag Aide
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Lieutenant JG 239512.13 - 239603.26 USS Triumphant
Captain Walter Brunsig
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Captain’s Yeoman
239603.26 - 239707.04 Starfleet Headquarters
Vice Admiral Tonya Swaine
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Flag Aide
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Lieutenant 239707.05 - 239807.16 Starfleet Academy
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Advanced Tactical Training
239807.17 - Present USS Triumphant
Captain Walter Brunsig
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Security/Tactical Chief