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'''Commander Theo Michaelangelo Whittaker''' is the {{age|2366|10|18}} year old Commanding Officer of the [[USS Blackwell|U.S.S. Blackwell]], one of the vessels attached to the [[Andaris Task Force]]. Previously, he was the Executive Officer of [[StarBase 118 Ops|StarBase 118 Operations]] and the [[USS Columbia]]. He has also served as an instructor and examiner for [[Starfleet Academy]] at the satellite campus aboard [[StarBase 118]].
Captain ‘’’Theo Michelangelo Whittaker’’ is the {{age|2364|10|18}} year old Commanding Officer of the [[USS Columbia]]. He previously served as captain of the medical ship [[USS Blackwell|Blackwell]]- part of the [[Andaris Task Force]] and as [[First Officer]] of [[StarBase 118 Ops|Starbase 118]]. He began his career aboard the [[USS Columbia|Columbia]] as an engineer, eventually becoming Chief Engineer prior to it’s removal from active service.


Theo was born and raised on Archer IV largely by hs father - a professor of ancient Terran literature at The University of Tucker's Landing- who intended for his son to follow in the footsteps of his family and enter a life of academia, as all the male members of the Whittaker family had done for centuries. This expectation caused a great deal of friction between Theo and his father- with Theo wanting to find his own path in life. Eventually, when Theo was 16 he ultimately decided that he wanted to join Starfleet to follow in his mother's footsteps (who presently serves as the commanding officer of the ''U.S.S. Orb of Prophecy & Change'') who he is closer to, despite the vast distances often involved. Theo failed his academy exam twice before being accepted on his third attempt. The defiance of his father's led to an estrangement between father and son that was not resolved at the time of his father's death, when Theo was a second year engineering cadet. This often fraught and complex relationship has had long last psychological repurcussions for Theo, namely self-doubt and anxiety.
Born on Archer IV, a Federation colony world, Theo is only the son of the late Josiah Whittaker and Captain Madeline Whittaker- a university professor and a Starfleet officer respectively. His interest in a career with [[Starfleet]] which began at an early age, caused much consternation between father and son- ultimately leading to an estrangement that was not resolved at the time of his father’s passing.


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* Supplimentary Data File: [[Theo Whittaker/Academy Transcript|Academy Transcript]]
* Supplimentary Data File: [[Theo Whittaker/Academy Transcript|Academy Transcript]]
* Commisioned: Stardate 239203.22
* Commisioned: Stardate 239203.22
* Current Rank: Commander
* Current Rank: Captain
* Current Assignment: Commanding Officer [[USS Blackwell|U.S.S. Blackwell]], [[Andaris Taskforce
* Current Assignment: Commanding Officer [[USS Columbia]]


{{header|maroon|Appearance}}
{{header|maroon|Appearance}}
Theo is slightly shorter than the average Terran male, standing at 5ft 7' (or 1.7 meters) and weighs approximately 150lbs (60kgs). He keeps himself in shape via thrice weekly visits to one of the gymnasiums located aboard the station giving him a toned, but not overly muscular appearance. He keeps his brown hair short, often styled with a quiff (although at times he has been known to sweep his fringe to one side) which has earned him the nickname of 'Mr. Perfect Hair' from his close friend and colleauge Lieutenant Commander [[Antero Flynn]]. He has Caucasian skin and has uncommonly bright hazel eyes.Other distinguishing characteristics are prominent cheekbones and a wide jaw line- both of which give him a somewhat 'chiselled' appearance as well smaller than usual ears. He also takes larger than usual strides when he walks, which may be an unconscious attempt at compensating for his smaller than average stature.
Theo is of average stature for a human male from Archer IV, standing at 5ft 8' (or 1.76 meters) and weighs approximately 152lbs (69kgs). He keeps himself in shape via thrice weekly visits the gymnasium aboard the Columbia giving him a slim but toned appearance. He keeps his black hair short and prefers to wear it with his natural curls. He has Caucasian skin and has uncommonly bright hazel eyes.
 
=== Tone/Voice ===
=== Tone/Voice ===
Due to being raised mostly by his father, whose family can trace their heritage back to the old British aristocracy, Theo speaks with a distinct old British accent known as 'received pronouncation' and has a tendency to be unusually eloquent as a result, although he has found that he has become more relaxed with his vocabularly as he has become more comfortable in his skin. He has a tendency to smile a lot, especially when dealing with his friends and colleauges.
Due to being raised mostly by his father (whose family can trace their heritage back to the old British aristocracy) Theo speaks with a distinct old British accent known as 'received pronunciation' and has a tendency to be unusually eloquent as a result, although he has found that he has become more relaxed with his vocabulary as he has become more comfortable in his skin. He has a tendency to smile a lot, especially when dealing with his friends and colleagues.


As a Commanding Officer, Theo operates a relaxed style of command, encouraging many of the crew to call him by his given name when off duty and being extremely encouraging in everything they do. On duty, he does expect to be called by his rank when on-duty, although he prefers to be called by that over "sir", which he equates to his difficult childhood as his father insisted Theo call him by that honorific. He has displayed extreme discomfort at being referred to as 'sir' on a number of occasions. His amenable command style has seen him host soirees and attend various off-duty staff gatherings and he frequently greets newly arriving officers to the station by personally giving them a guided tour. He has also displayed a dry, sarcastic sense of humour which some have noted is used in difficult situations as a defense mechanism. Additionally, he has been known to be "sassy", although this is often solely directed at his friends.
As a Commanding Officer, Theo operates a relaxed style of command. On duty, he does expect to be called by his rank when on-duty, although he does not like to be called "sir", as his father insisted Theo call him that growing up. His amenable command style has seen him host soirees and attend various off-duty staff gatherings He has a dry, sarcastic sense of humour which some have noted is used in difficult situations as a defence mechanism.


{{header|maroon|Personal Life}}
{{header|maroon|Personal Life}}
===Quarters===
===Quarters===
[[File:Crewquarters.jpg|250px|left|Theo's quarters aboard the USS Columbia.]]Theo currently lives aboard Starbase 118's auxillary vessel, the [[USS Columbia|U.S.S. Columbia (NCC-85279)]] following the destruction of his quarters during an attack on the station by the notorious Bolian criminal known as [[Chennel]]. Prior to that, he lived in a penthouse apartment in [[StarBase 118 Commercial Sector|Starbase 118's Commercial Sector]] which he moved into shortly after he was promoted to Executive Officer. It came equipped with a holo-communicator, which was installed at the behest of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, who issued one every member of the station's senior command staff in early 2393- although Theo never made use of the still-experimental technology prior to the destruction of the apartment. In addition, there was a rooftop pool and steam room adjacent to the apartment, although this was not owned by Theo himself, instead it was open to all of the building's residents.
[[File: Offquart.jpg|left|150px]] Theo's quarters aboard the Columbia are located on Deck 2, Section Alpha and, along with the Executive Officer's Quarters, are the closest cabins to the bridge which allows him quick access to it in the event of an emergency.  Although they are more or less identical in basic layout to the XO's cabin, the CO's quarters aboard Columbia are larger. He keeps personal touches to a minimum, however he does have several model starships on display and a series of ancient human novels in first editions, given to him by his father for his 15th birthday. He is fastidious with his cleaning, which is surprising considering that he spends very little time in his quarters unless it is to sleep- even off duty (he spends much of his off duty in his ready room, on the holodeck, lurking in Engineering or visiting his friends aboard the Columbia).






===Hobbies and Interests===
===Hobbies and Interests===
When not on duty, Theo is a keen amateur mixologist and could- before the aforementioned destruction of his apartment- often be found in his kitchen perfecting his favourite cocktails or attempting to create new receipes. Somewhat of an old-fashioned traditionalist, his favourite cocktail (and drink of choice) is the classic Manhattan Cosmopolitan, which is he renowned for ordering on a night out. His favourite cocktail bar on the station is Samantha's- a newly opened bar modelled on a late 20th century-style New York bar.
[[File: WhittakerBW.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Theo Off Duty]]Theo enjoys reading starship technical manuals as well as hosting soirees with various themes. At one time he considered himself an amateur mixologist, however the rigours of command has meant that he had not indulged in this past time for quite some time prior to taking command of the Columbia. He also enjoys fashion and keeps abreast of the latest trends.
 
Theo is also a follower of fashion and when not on duty, he enjoys mixology- the art of mixing cocktails, . He is also noted for the attention that he lavishes on his hair earning him the moniker 'Mr. Perfect Hair' from Columbia's pilot Lieutenant Commander [[Antero Flynn]].
 
Possibly due to his aristocratic upbringing, Theo is also a lover of fine food and often dined out in one of many restaurants aboard [[StarBase 118]], although this did attract the ire of Chief Medical Officer, Doctor [[Mirra Ezo]] who placed Theo on several 'meal plans'- which he often ignored. Interestingly, despite his predilection for cuisine, his favourite food is in fact his mother's spaghetti carbonara.


===Family===
===Family===
[[File:Josiah Whittaker.jpg|thumb|left|Josiah Whittaker.]][[File:Whittaker mother.jpg|thumb|Captain Madeline Whittaker.]]
*'''Spouse''': None
*'''Spouse''': None
*'''Children''': None
*'''Children''': None
*'''Father''': Josiah Peregrine Whittaker (deceased, 2387)
*'''Father''': Josiah Peregrine Whittaker (deceased, 2387)
*'''Mother''': Madeline Christina Whittaker (neé Lawson)
*'''Mother''': Madeline Christine Whittaker (neé Lawson)


Theo's relationship with his father was often frosty and difficult, eventually breaking down all together after Theo made the decision to become a Starfleet officer. Josiah expected his son to enter a life of academia, as had every Whittaker for over 400 years, while Theo wanted to be his own man and find his own way. He would often disappear into the Keating Mountains which lay near Tucker's Landing, the capital city of Archer IV for days on end, camping in the woods purely to spite his father. This was a sharp contrast to his relationship with his mother, Madeline, which is extremely close. She privately supported her son's desire to become whatever he wanted to be and was the one to sponsor his application to Starfleet Academy- which led to the breakdown of her marriage to Josiah when Theo was 17. Theo and his mother communicate regularly by letter and she is extremely proud that her son is the Executive Officer of Starbase 118 at the age of {{age|2366|10|18}}. His father passed away from Meenok's disease during the second year of Theo's Starfleet Academy studies while the two were still estranged.
Theo's relationship with his father was often frosty and difficult, eventually breaking down all together after Theo made the decision to become a Starfleet officer. Josiah expected his son to enter a life of academia, as had every Whittaker for over 400 years, while Theo wanted to be his own man and find his own way. He would often disappear into the mountains which lay near T'Pol's Landing (Theo's hometown) for days on end, camping in the woods purely to spite his father. In contrast his relationship with his mother, Madeline, is extremely close. She privately supported her son's desire to become whatever he wanted to be and was the one to sponsor his application to Starfleet Academy- which led to the breakdown of her marriage to Josiah. Theo and his mother communicate regularly by letter and she is extremely proud that her son is the Executive Officer of Starbase 118 at the age of {{age|2366|10|18}}. His father passed away from Meenok's disease during the second year of Theo's Starfleet Academy studies while the two were still estranged.


{{header|maroon|Early Life}}
{{header|maroon|Early Life}}
[[File:20080815parkstreet(1).png|thumb|left|Whittaker Mannor, Theo's childhood home.]] Theo Whittaker was born on Stardate 236610.18 in the city of Tucker's Landing, the capital city of Archer IV. His father, Josiah Whittaker was determined to ensure that the boy Theo would follow in ten generations of Whittaker's and become an academic, although his mother - Madeline, a Starfleet officer, privately encouraged him to find his own path in life. As mentioned previously, Theo's strong minded independence and closeness with his mother led to a frosty and difficult with his father. On multiple occasions, Theo would run away from the manor he lived in with his father, escaping to the mountains on hikes that could last for two or three days. Other times, Theo would hide for hours in the tunnels that ran beneath the family home.


Due to the intensive studies forced upon him, Theo was known by his peers at school as something of a recluse and a loner with very few friends. His teachers expressed concerns about this, which were dismissed by his father. As a result, Theo found it incredibly difficult to forge bonds with children his own age and led to his reserved manner that developed later in life.


From a young age, Theo was fascinated by machinery and how things worked, largely due to the fact that his father was determined not to use any technology unless he absolutely had to. At age thirteen he built his first replicator as part of a high school project and won first place. When Theo was sixteen he announced his intention to apply for Starfleet Academy which his mother agreed to sponsor. As a result, his parents marriage broke down and Theo became depressed, believing that it was entirely his fault. As a result he could not focus properly and he failed his first entrance exam. He took two years to recover before reapplying at age twenty and passing the entrance exam. He took his place at Starfleet academy the following year at age 21, majoring in Starship Engineering with a minor in Starship Operations Management.  
[[File:20080815parkstreet(1).png|thumb|left|Whittaker Mannor, Theo's childhood home.]] Theo Whittaker was born on Stardate 236610.18 in the city of T'Pol's Landing. His father, Josiah Whittaker was determined to ensure that the boy Theo would follow in ten generations of Whittaker's and become an academic, although his mother - Madeline, a Starfleet officer, privately encouraged him to find his own path in life. As mentioned previously, Theo's strong minded independence and closeness with his mother led to a frosty and difficult with his father. On multiple occasions, Theo would run away from the manor he lived in with his father, escaping to the mountains on hikes that could last for two or three days. Other times, Theo would hide for hours in the tunnels that ran beneath the family home.


{{header|maroon|Career in Starfleet}}
Due to the intensive studies forced upon him, Theo was known by his peers at school as something of a recluse and a loner with very few friends. His teachers expressed concerns about this, which were dismissed by his father. As a result, Theo found it incredibly difficult to forge bonds with children his own age and led to his reserved manner that he did not shed until well into his tenure as XO of [[StarBase 118Ops| StarBase 118]].
[[File:Columbiawiki.jpg|200px|right|The Nebula-Class [[USS Columbia]], Theo's first assignment after graduating from Starfleet Academy.]]Following his final academy exam (over seen by Lieutenant Commander's [[Kelly, Tyler|Tyler Kelly]] and [[Taybrim, Sal|Sal Taybrim]]) he was assigned to the Columbia as an '''Engineering Officer'''. During this period he served under Captain [[Ben Livingston]] and Commander [[Brek]] and was involved with the [[Prometheus Incident]] on two seperate occasions as well as dealing with both the [[Romulan Republic]] and [[Romulan Star Empire]] amongst others.


Upon turning eighteen he defied his father's wishes and applied to Starfleet Academy which his mother agreed to sponsor. He failed his first entrance exam following an explosive argument with his father. As a result, he attended university where he gained an undergraduate degree in Terran Literature, followed by a postgraduate degree a year after that. However he still felt the call of Starfleet and so he took the academy entrance exam once again- this time passing and at the age of 23, he took his place at Starfleet Academy, majoring  in Starship Engineering with a minor in Starship Operations Management.


* '''[[Theo Whittaker/USS Columbia Missions|Assignments aboard USS Columbia]]'''




Following the decommisioning of the Columbia, Theo was transferred to Starbase 118 Operations, originally as Chief Engineer before being promoted to Executive Officer by Captain Taybrim, the station's new Commanding Officer.
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[[File:Nav-spacedock.jpg|300px|left|Starbase 118: Theo's current assignment where he serves as Executive Officer.]]
'''[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Leo Handley-Page|''Dish Served Cold'']]''': Several weeks after the decommisioning of the [[USS Columbia]], Theo was assigned to Starbase 118 Operations as its Chief Engineer. After reporting in with Acting CO Commander [[Sal Taybrim]], he barely had time to get some rest before he was called to the report to the [[USS Albion]] to assist in the efforts to stop Captain Haz Arrhimen, the crazed Captain of the ''USS Stormcrow'' from launching an attack against the Imperial Romulan colony world of Valdis. Arrhimen's brother had been killed by Romulan terrorists who attacked Starbase 118 and the freighter SS Annabelle's Lament. After securing the Albion for an expedited departure, Theo reported to sickbay for a physical and then sought out Taybrim for more orders. He visited Engineering Laboratory 6 where he met fellow engineer Lieutenant JG [[Cadfael Peters]] as the Albion entered the Valdis system's dense asteroid field. Shortly afterwards, Albion was attacked by the Stormcrow in a vicious assault. Although Stormcrow was destroyed, Albion had already suffered extensive damage. [[Baylen Anders]] called him to the torpedo control room to diffuse an overloading torpedo, that failed to explode. A plasma fire broke out shortly afterwards and Theo and Anders had to escape by crawling through the underspace of the torpedo room. Following their escape, the two officers made it to the bridge- after Theo applied makeshift bandages to Anders' hands- where they soon discovered a bio hazard contaminent was airborne on Decks 1-4. He then joined Anders again to make modifications to the deflector array to allow them to locate a cloaked Romulan ship. He was present on the bridge when the warbird was uncovered and then left the area.


'''[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim|''Tribble & Strife'']]''': As Operations' Executive Officer, Theo was required to attend the innaugral dinner of the Tribble Fanciers Association's commencement dinner due to the station hosting the annual convention. Uncomfortable, largely due to his aversion to the Starfleet dress uniform and because he knew nothing about tribbles, events took a turn for the worse when the key note speaker collapsed on stage having been knocked out and poisoned by a modified tribble. Shortly after unsterilised- and undetectable- tribbles began to breed, requiring the station's convention centre to be quarantined. Theo remained on site to co-ordinate, and witnessed somebody fleeing from the scene but he could not identify who it was. During the course of the evening he revealed to Commander Taybrim that he was dating Lieutenant Commander Anders and had an unexpected and fleeting reunion with best friend, Mirra Ezo. Once the quarantine was lifted due to the arrival of probes designed to home in on the purr of the tribbles, Theo proceeded to co-ordinate the evacuation of Deck 1075 with security officers Rocko and Anderson, selling to the civilians living there as an unscheduled drill.
[[File:Columbiawiki.PNG|250px|left|USS Columbia.]] [[File:Starbase11.jpg|250px|left|StarBase 118 Operations.]][[File:BlackwellPlasmaLeak.png|250px|left|USS Blackwell.]][[File:Columbiawiki.PNG|250px|left|USS Columbia.]]


'''[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim|''All Time High'']]''': When Boris Malinov, who fled the station after the release of his weaponized tribbles with the help of Madame Lurtz, was found dead on Tilanna V, the crew of Operations was tasked with assisting with a beleaguered and disillusioned police officer, [[Gilora Jemet]] in a murder investigation as well as helping to stop the flow of a powerful narcotic call All Time High. Theo was tasked with leading an away team to the planet and, after making sure preparations for the journey are complete, was present when the Starship Aegis departs the station. He adopted the identity of a young police officer called James Deveraux since Starfleet officers were not trusted on the plane. The investigation lead the away team to a club called The Factory where Malinov was seen in the hours before his murder. There he meets an alluring Orion woman who attempts to decieve him using her pheremones although he eventually sees through it and begins to interrogate the woman. A firefight between the woman's lackeys- working for the Jenatris Confederation- ensues and Theo has to take several lives. He is also present when the woman is shot dead by the partner of Jemet, who also murdered Malinov. He is then returned to the Aegis where he finds it difficult to process recent events. He was also surprised when his partnet, Baylen Anders, returns with a six year old boy- Mase Parker- and announced he will foster him until his next of kin can be found (Mase's person were recently killed in an explosion).


'''[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Once More, With Feeling|''Once More, With Feeling'']]''': Sal Taybrim threw Baylen Anders a surprise party for his birthday on one of the station's many holodecks. The programme was a recreation of the Starship Armstrong at the turn of the 24th century. Theo played the role of the ship's Chief Engineer. Unknown to Theo and the rest of the staff, they were all exposed to an aerosolised form of Golden Dew- a liquor notorious for quick intoxication- which lead to many of those present bursting out into song. When Theo worked out that something was amiss he suggested that they rewrite the errant holodeck program so they can reactive the holodeck program and it's safety protocol. He does so with the help of new engineering officer [[Carter Greyson]]. Eventually the program was shut down and he was present when [[Chennel]] materialises on the holodeck to warn the crew not to interfere with her operations- she also hinted that she was directly responsible for the events of the previous. After she disappears, Theo was put is in charge of a team to work out what happened Lieutenant [[Trellis Vondaryan]], who did not materialise with the rest of them once the program ended. They realised he had been somehow phased slightly out of normal vision and Ensign Greyson found an old log from the Enterprise-D and works  with the other members of team to implement it. Once Vondaryan is phased back, Theo then begins an investigation of a so-called "goth club" in an area of the station known as [[The Dungeon]]. He was assisted by former Columbia crewmate Lieutenant [[Diego Beyett]]They are refused entry by the bouncer and were forced to make a covert entrance via a malfunctioning ventilation shaft. The two met up with Lieutenant's [[Trel'lis]] and [[Zinna]] as well as Marine Captain Raymond Hughes and discovered a hidden access tunnel to an unmarked area of the station known as 'The Below'. Shortly after, they encountered a [[Pelian]] who traps them in a slaver's courtyard, where the weapons emplacements kill Hughes. After disabling them via an overloaded phaser, Theo arrested the Pelian.


'''The Show Must Go On''': Theo was ordered to collect Lady Shadonna- an instellar celebrity and Theo's favourite singer- from the New Scotland colony after the singer's shuttlecraft breakes down en route to the station, where she was due to perform a concert. After arriving at the colony, he was dismayed to realise that reports of her diva-like behaviour had not been exaggerated. The away team, Shadonna and her manager- Basil Hobbs- were attacked by Orions using a Ferengi vessel. He was tortured repeatedly by an Orion woman known as Yillara Khante, who he deliberately provoked and calls a 'second rate Chennel'. he eventually managed to break free and regrouped with his away team- who also managed to escape confinement thanks to poor maintaincence of the vessel. After making their way to the the vessel's computer core, they became involved in firefight with their captor. Theo was injured further and witnessed Lieutenant Commander [[Kaitlyn Falcon]] killing Khante in a bloody and brutal fight between the two women. Shortly before being rescued, Theo passed out after suucumbing to the injuries he sustained. After waking up in the sickbay of the [[USS Albion]] he told Captain Taybrim that he no longer wished to serve in Starfleet, but agreed to hold off on a final decision until he was able to consider it with a clearer head. Around this time, his relationship with Baylen Ander ends unexpectedly.


'''Dig Two Graves''': Theo reported to the Albion's First Officer-putting aside his doubts on the future of his career- after he learned that Haz Arrihman had captured a Romulan warbird and was launching attacks on Klingon border worlds in the hopes of triggering an instellar war between the Klingons and the Romulans. He was assigned to work with [[Valdar Sorna]], [[Ziron Antraydin]] to ready the engineering and science departments. Before much can be done, the Albion was forced to engage Arriham and the ensuing  battle was brutal: the starship Avalon is destroyed almost instantly and Albion suffers extensive damage, which requires Theo take over the engineering repair efforts. He and Antraydin put out an electrical fire in the torpedo control room and then worked with [[Taelon]] to modify torpedoes to ignite the Jenatris Cloud. He oversaw the evacuation of Main Engineering and is the only officer left in the room when the shockwave rips apart the secondary hull. He narrowly escaped with his life and then ejected the core when a core breach begins. He then assisted Captain Taybrim in enabling the vessel's autodestruct system. Theo watched the Albion's destruction from the Klingon battlecruiser commanded by Councillor Dempok, a member of the Klingon High Council who was also investigating the apparent Romulan attacks. Several days later he was overjoyed to discover that Starfleet have assigned the [[USS Columbia]] as a replacement for the Albion. He also announced his intentions to remain in Starfleet, having discovered his lust for life once more.


'''Rendezvous At Raskor''': Aboard the newly assigned Columbia, the crew on travel to Raskor I to confront Commodore Allan Kinney who was implicated in several missions with connections to the Orion Syndicate and who Sal Taybrim believes gave the late starship Albion illegal orders which resulted in that vessel's destruction. En route, it is revealed that the Commodore had been spreading disinformation about the crew of Starbase 118 Operations in order to discredit them- and had referred to Theo a 'hyperactive child'. Arriving at Raskor, Theo was tasked with investigating and proving a link between Kinney and a known Orion Syndicate boss known as Nacien Rixx. On his away team is newly assigned Doctor Phrik, with whom Theo clashed with shortly after meeting him. Theo was given intelligence by an undercover Starfleet Intelligence agent before he is arrested for a bar fight triggered by grieving relatives of the USS Avalon's deceased crewmembers. They are released, after an assassination attempt on the Commodore. Theo returned to the Columbia, just in time to greet Ambassador [[Kalianna Nicholotti]] who has been assigned to Starbase 118. Theo was not present when Commodore Kinney resigned in disgrace.
'''Assignments aboard the [[USS Columbia]]''' (First Tour of Duty)
*[[Between the Rock and a Hard Place (Columbia)|Between the Rock and a Hard Place]]
*[[Paved with Good Intentions (Columbia)|Paved With Good Intentions]]
*[[Force of Nature (Columbia)|Force of Nature]]
*[[Nightmare (Columbia)|Nightmare]]
'''Assignments aboard [[StarBase 118 Ops]]'''
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Dish Served Cold|Dish Served Cold]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Tribbles and Strife|Tribbles and Strife]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/All Time High|All Time High]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Once More, With Feeling|Once More With Feeling]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Way Down Below|Way Down Below]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/The Show Must Go On|The Show Must Go On]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Dig Two Graves|Dig Two Graves]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Rendezvous at Raskor|Rendezvous at Raskor]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Terminal Velocity|Terminal Velocity]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Edge of Glory|The Edge Of Glory]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/One Last Gasp|One Last Gasp]]
*[[SB118Ops Mission Logs/Sal Taybrim/Cruising for a Bruisin|Cruising for a Bruising']]
'''Assignments aboard the [[USS Blackwell]]''' ([[Andaris Task Force]])
*[[Throne of Fire (Andaris Task Force)|Throne of Fire]]
*[[Kam’Jahtae (Andaris Task Force)|Kam'Jahtae]]
*[[P-409 Sigma (Andaris Task Force)|P-409 Sigma]]
'''Assignments aboard the [[USS Columbia]]''' (Second Tour of Duty)
*[[Missing In Action (Columbia)|Missing In Action]]
*[[The Battle Of New Year's Day (Columbia)|The Battle of New Year's Day]]


'''Terminal Velocity''':As 2394 dawns a freighter is destroyed after faulty engine parts were purchased from traders linked to the Jenatris Tri-Star Racing Confederation (who are believed to be another front for the Orion Syndicate) and the crew are assigned to go undercover to trace the faulty parts to their source to prevent anymore lost freighters. Theo remained aboard Columbia with orders to remain in contact with the away teams- led by Captain Taybrim. Theo objected to the idea of his CO placing himself in danger, but they were overruled. Columbia concealed itself within the enarby Azaris Nebula, with it's composition able to mask the Nebula-class vessel from prying sensors. The ship receiveed a distress call from a striken Klingon battlecruiser which claims that it ran into trouble in a nearby star system. Aware that regulations mandate that a ship ''must'' respond to any distress call, Theo ordered the ship to render aid, but remained extremely suspicious given the presence of radiation that renders Columbia's sensors virtually unuseable. Columbia discoverED that a derelict Klingon freighter is emitting the radiation and they are attacked by three Orion vessels. Tactical were able to disable two while a third vessel makes its escape. Following this, it became apparent that a a mole was operating aboard the Columbia who may have compromised the mission. A short while later, the mole- disgused as an officer- escaped from Sickbay, causing the . FTER a short chase, Theo convinced the mole to come in quietly, but refused to guarantee a request for political asylum When the mole- revealed to be a Romulan operative called Dhiov is murdered by a second infiltrator- who is also killed due to his use of experimental and dangerous technology, Theo ordered the ship back to Geneva VI. In order to get there as quickly as possible, he orders the Nebula-class ship to drop out of warp ''within'' the atmosphere, and is assisted by a new science officer, Ensign Thaddeus Peril.


'''The Edge Of Glory''': Theo was placed in temporary command of Starbase 118 when Captain Taybrim and Major Tatash were called to testify against Renzon, one of the suspects from the previous mission. Three weeks later, he discovers that the station will be hit by an unusually powerful neutronic storm and that its civilian population and most of the Starfleet contingent were going to need to be evacuated. He and the senior staff were also tasked with studying the storm while inside it and to play host to a group of civilian scientists. The evacuation goes off without a hitch and all the remaining crew were inoculated against the radiolytic isotapes inside the storm, Theo included. Three hours after the station is 'swallowed' by the storm, an undamaged Orion dreadnought riding in the storm currents was detected . The crew did not have time to respond before they were boarded by a team of pirates led by [[Chennel]]. She claims the station for herself, but thanks to Lieutenant [[Aitas]]'s quick thinking, the senior staff were beamed from The Hub into an Industrial Refrigerated Unit in the Commercial Sector. Theo split the staff into groups, instructing them to begin foiling Chennel's attempt to control the station. He tells Major [[Ishreth Dal]] and Lieutenant Commander [[Trel'lis]] that they will attempt to buy some time and attempted to negociate with the self styled pirate queen. Using the Commercial's Sector subway station to evade capture, he, Major Ishreth Dal and Lieutenant Commander Trel'lis trio are almost killed when Chennel activates one of the maglev trams and attempts to run them over. The trio headed for Theo's apartment where he plans to use it's holographic communicator, they are foiled again when his apartment is destroyed in a powerful explosion from an artillery shell. Chennel later reveals that she intends to use the capture of the station to assume control of the Orion Syndicate and to use the station's powerful arsenal to destroy any Starfleet vessels that attempt to retake the station. Theo then regrouped with the staff and ordered a counterstrike to retake the station. Chennel was defeated after a brief battle in The Hub and she was killed by Tatash after attempting to murder him.


'''One Last Gasp''': Following his unauthourised departure from Raskor I and the counterstrike against Chennel, Captain Taybrim is removed as Commanding Officer of Starbase 118 Operations. His replacement is Captain Storm Bomba, who is popular with the Federation Council. Admiral Vivian Hauke voices concerns that Bomba is ill-equipped to command a base in such a volatile region, but orders the crew not to impede their new CO- hoping he will fail on his own. Taybrim is reassigned as an Ambassador aboard the station. In order to help Hauke, she promotes Theo to Commander, meaning that Bomba cannot simply remove him from his position. Theo lodges protests with Starfleet Command and the Federation Council over the appointment, but promises that he will find a way of working with Bomba- who promptly freezes him out of the decision making process aboard the station, preferring to seek advice from the newly assigned [[Vitor Silveira]]. Work continues apace aboard Chennel's captured Orion dreadnought, and Antero Flynn and his team find a secret chamber in the vessel- only to be overrun by hidden Orion troops who attempt to abscond with the vessel. Bomba attempts to use the station's weapons to stop the Orions, but damages the station in the process. It is only with Theo and Tatash's quick thinking that the damage is not severe. Before reporting to Columbia to chase after the Orions, Theo angrily confronts Bomba- threatening to report his ill-judged actions to Starfleet Command and the Federation Council if he messes up one more and cannot find a way to work with the senior staff, all of whom have reported issues with the Antosian. The crew board the USS Columbia and Theo pilots the vessel out of dock and helps to co-ordinate the search for the missing officers. When they track them to Dominicus VI, Theo realises Bomba has little tactical planning experience and takes the lead, frustrated once again. Theo beams down to Dominicus VI and infiltrates the lowest levels of the mine with Aitas, where they encounter her father- a slave of the Orion Syndicate. When they return to Columbia, Theo discovers that Captain Bomba has been removed from command. Eventually, Captain Taybrim is reinstated.


'''Cruising' For A Bruisin' ''': A civilian starliner, the Meridia, sends out a distress call which StarBase 118 Operations responds to. While the station's engineering division remove target urine from the vessel's critical systems, it's CO- Captain Elana Doreln throws the senior staff a banquet in thanks. Theo takes part in a guided tour of the station, which brings out his inner engineer. During the banquet he discovers Arlia Anders, Baylen Anders' mother is aboard, and is once again intimidated and exasperated by her overwhelming sexual appetitie. A murder occurs and Theo pays a visit to the crime scene with the station's newest counsellor, Ensign [[Harper Lyndsay]]- where he becomes suspicious of a Zaldan man. Following him, he then discovers the Zaldan murdered. He also uncovers evidence of an illegal computer program aboard the Meridia. He beams to the Columbia's engineering laboratory with [[Rustyy Hael]] and [[Aitas]] and works to purge and examine the computer program. During this, he is advised that [[Baylen Anders]] is in a critical condition in the station's medical complex, having escaped from captivity along with his son.


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*'''[[Mirra Ezo]]''': [[File:Ezo, Mirra.png|150px|thumb|Doctor Mirra Ezo]]Theo and Mirra were junior colleauges aboard the [[USS Columbia|U.S.S. Columbia (NCC-85279)]] with Mirra joining the crew several weeks after Theo. She was the physician who treated Theo's injuries when he was assaulted by a being who claimed to be an Iconian who was seeking to drive Columbia and the Romulans from [[Avronis V]]. Their friendship, which has become a defining trait of both, truly began in the wake of Columbia's assignment to Hemix I and their first encounter with the Bolian criminal Chennel. Theo saved Mirra from an attack by a species of moth that fed on biological electrical energy and in turn, she saved and treated Theo from Chennel who had tortured him as a form of leverage in negociations with Columbia's commanding officer, [[Brek]]. The two remained friends following Columbia's reassignment, although were reunited when Mirra transferred to [[Starbase 118 Ops|Starbase 118 Operations]]. Theo views Mirra as a sister, one he is fiercely protective over and the two can usually be found together in their off duty hours, either indulging in station gossip or simply spending time together. Theo has, on occasion, 'borrowed' Mirra's beauty products for his own use. When Theo's relationship with [[Baylen Anders]] falls apart, Mirra was one of the first people he turned to for support and comfort and when he is made Acting Commanding Officer of the station, he did not hesitate in appointing her his Acting Executive Officer, knowing that there was no else aboard the station that he trusted more.




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'''[[Mirra Ezo]]''': Having served together for most of their respective careers and forged a close bond, Theo has come to consider Mirra as his best friend. Though much of their friendship has been characterised by playful and sassy banter they have an enormous amount of respect, affection and love for one another. They have saved each other's live on more than occasion from threats ranging from Iconians, sadistic criminals and Human Augments... to name but a few.  Always there for another regardless of the situation, many have speculated that there is nothing that they would not do for one another. They briefly lost contact after Mirra took a Leave of Absence to deal with personal issues stemming from her stabbing by the criminal [[Chennel]] but were reunited aboard the [[USS Blackwell|Blackwell]] after she was caught up in the [[Hur'q]] invasion of Arndall. Mirra currently serves alongside Theo aboard the [[USS Columbia]] as his Diplomatic Officer, exploring the very edge of the galaxy in the distant [[Sagittarius Reach]].


*'''[[Tatash]]''': [[File: Tatash2.png|left|150px|Major Tatash]] Tatash was one of the first people that Theo met when he transferred to the [[USS Columbia|Columbia]] and was imediately intimidated by the man's height, 7 foot. However, the two of them became friends in a way that most junior officers do. Theo was surprised and upset by the Gorn's sudden and unexpected transfer to the [[USS Avandar|USS Avandar (NCC-80203)]] and was elated to discover that he was serving aboard [[Starbase 118]] several months later. Tatash has become Theo's other best friend and the Gorn is fiercely protective of him- although he does rib him over Theo's aristocratic speech pattern. When Baylen Anders ended his relationship with Theo, Tatash immediately comforted his best friend and brought him a bottle of Romulan ale. When Chennel and her Orion allies boarded the station during an unusually powerful neutronic storm, Tatash was the first to suggest an external fightback and despite the dangers, flew into the heart of the storm to help Theo's resistance effort.






'''[[Sal Taybrim]]''': [[File:Sal Taybrim Captain.png|75px|right|Captain Sal Taybrim]] Perhaps the greatest influence on Theo's professional career has been Sal Taybrim, StarBase 118 Operation's iconic Commanding Officer. It was Taybrim who put Theo on to the command track, asking him serve as his Executive Officer. He encouraged and fostered his natural, but latent, leadership ability and was always there with advice and a kind, non-judgement ear. In many ways, one call Taybrim a mentor to Theo, with the Columbia's CO attributing much of the success he has had in his career to the ginger-haired Betazoid. When Theo considered stepping away from the fleet, it was Sal's gentle encouragement that stopped him. In return, when the man was removed from command of the station for disobeying orders, Theo protested profusely and made no secret of the fact that he did not have faith in his temporary replacement- [[Storm Bomba]]. While more professional than his friendships with Mirra and Tatash, Theo came to deeply care for his mentor and a friendship truly blossomed. Even now, tens of thousands of light years away at the edge of the galaxy, Theo still fondly thinks on the advice that Taybrim gave him during the two years he served under him.


*'''[[Antero Flynn]]''': [[File:Lt-flynn.jpg|150px|right|Lieutenant Commander Antero Flynn]] Flynn joined Columbia fresh from Starfleet Academy at the same time Doctor Ezo and for a while, Theo and the Risian were nothing more than colleauges, although Theo did have a romantic attraction to him. Eventually, the two began dating after sharing a kiss on the holodeck, although little came of it owing to Columbia and it's crew's reassignments. However the two of them were reunited when Antero was transferred along with Doctor Ezo to [[Starbase 118 Ops|Starbase 118 Operations]]. The two agreed to remain friends and when Theo moved into his penthouse apartment, Antero purchased him the ingreidents with which to make his favourite cocktail. They had since settled into a comfortable friendship. Theo was overjoyed to learn that Flynn was going to become a father after discovering Lieutenant [[Aitas]] had fallen pregnant.


'''[[Tatash]]''': [[File: Tatash2.png|left|75px]] Much like Mirra, Tatash has served with Theo for most of his career and they also share a close bond. Unwavering in his support, Tatash has become somebody that Theo relies on as well as looks up to (quite literally given their height difference). Their friendship grew considerably in the two years that they were stationed aboard StarBase 118 and Theo was the first person to champion the Gorn's transfer to the Marine Corps to take command of the [[StarBase 118 Marines|292nd "Iron Jaegers" Tactical Marine Regiment]]. During the final confrontation with [[Haz Arrihmen]] Tatash lost an arm and Theo kept a vigil at his bedside and supported his friend through his rehabilitation and subsequent training to use his prosthetic arm. When transferring to the [[USS Blackwell]], Theo asked him to serve as the Andaris Task Force's Strategic Operations Officer, although he was unable to due to family concerns. Never the less, the two remained friendly and when Theo needed a new Chief of Security, Tatash was his only candidate.




'''[[Jarred Thoran]]''': [[File: Jarred Thoran 5.png|right|75px]]: Impressed by the man's bravery, diligence and dedication, Jarred Thoran was Theo's first choice for First Officer (along with [[Randall Shayne]] when [[Cayden Adyr]] was reassigned to Starfleet Intelligence. In the months since his ascension to the second highest position of the ship, Theo has developed an excellent working relationship with the man and there are clear signs of a friendship developing between the two men. One of Theo's first official acts as the Blackwell's commanding officer was to promote him to Lieutenant Commander, which he felt was long overdue. Their friendship has stood them both in good stead on the galactic edge as Theo needs somebody he can trust to be his XO- and there is nobody better suited for the job than Thoran.




'''[[Aitas]]''': [[File:AitasSB118.png|75px|left|Lieutenant Aitas]] The friendship between the then-XO of StarBase and it's second Chief Intelligence Officer began slowly, evolving from her simply delivering weekly briefings to becoming meditation partners and close confidants. There are very few people that Theo trusts more than Aitas. He dotes (when he can) on her son, Aurelio and she in return sends him parcels of alcohol when she is able to for his growing interest in mixology. She was present for his promotion to Captain and the two reaffirmed their close bond with one another. Theo is proud to have watched Aitas ascend the ranks of Starfleet Intelligence and supports her wish to make the Intelligence Tower a more transparent place. She is also unfraid of telling Theo the truth and has put him in his place more than once- chiefly over the sloppy way that Theo ended his burgeoning relationship with Taelon, another one of her close personal friends. It is this honesty that appeals most to Theo.




*'''[[Sal Taybrim]]''': [[File:Sal Taybrim Captain.png|150px|left|Captain Sal Taybrim]] Despite the Betazoid being his commanding officer, Theo also views him as a friend as well as a mentor. Sal personally asked Theo to become his XO after only serving as Chief Engineer for three days. The two have cultivated an excellent working relationship and trust each other completely. Sal was the first person that Theo confided in about his doubts serving in Starfleet following being tortured by agents of the Orion Syndicate. When his Captain announced that he would be leading a mission planetside to expose Orion Syndicate influences on an interstellar race, Theo objected strongly and only stepped aside and let him leave the ship reluctantly. When Chennel invaded Starbase 118- Sal, who had been attending a court case on Raskor I- was visibly relieved when he learned that Theo was alive and leading a resistance movement against the self-styled pirate queen.
'''[[Baylen Anders]]''': [[File:Aeut0h.png|75px|right]]: There was an instant chemistry between Theo and Baylen from the moment that they first met in battle aboard the USS Albion, Starbase 118's late auxiliary support vessel. That quickly blossomed into an intense and passionate relationship... not to mention Theo's first. For several months they were happy together until returning from one mission, Theo found that Baylen had left the station under mysterious circumstances and had ended their relationship without warning. It took him month's to come to terms with what happened. Then just as suddenly as he left, Baylen returned to the station well over a year later. Confused and thrown for a loop, Theo kept his distance unsure of how he should feel. Unfortunately, he had no chance to confront these emotions as Baylen's return coincided with Theo's transfer to the USS Blackwell. At present, the two men are not in communication (although they are not not speaking) and it is clear that Theo has been able to put the past behind him and move on with his life.




'''[[Taelon]]''' [[File:Taelon AO2.jpg|75px|left|Lieutenant Taelon]] Something was beginning to develop between Theo and StarBase 118's chronically shy and socially awkward Chief Science Officer although both of them were hesitant to define its nature. It fell into a grey area between friendship and romance. Unsure of how to proceed, Theo made the regrettable decision to leave the station for the USS Blackwell without defining- or indeed ending- whatever was developing between the two of them, which has led to some recriminations with Taelon's family. It is one of Theo's greatest regrets, especially since Taelon was lost in a temporal incursion.






 
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*'''[[Taelon]]''' [[File:Taelon AO2.jpg|150px|right|Lieutenant Taelon]] For several months Theo and Taelon were work colleauges. However after being kidnapped by members of the Orion Syndicate and Theo offering himself up to be tortured over the away team (which included Taelon), the two forged a bond which deepened in early 2394 when Theo realised that he had developed feelings for the introverted El-Aurian scientist. The two went on their first date shortly before Chennel's invasion of the station, during which Taelon provided Theo with invaluable information on Orion movements. Taelon is injured during the successful attempt to retake the station and is visited by Theo, who later takes him out for a cup of tea.






* '''[[Aitas]]''': [[File:AitasSB118.png|150px|left|Lieutenant Aitas]] Theo's friendship with the station's Chief of Intelligence began when Theo was struggling to come to terms with the torture he had suffered at the hands of the Orion Syndicate. The two began meditating together in the station's Ashalla District. Theo has come to respect and depend on Aitas' skills as an Intelligence operative and also her advice as a friend. During Chennel's invasion of the station, he trusted Aitas completely and saw her as a potential command level officer. Theo was also one of the first people who Aitas told about her pregnancy. When she volunteered herself for a mission to rescue Flynn, [[Arturo Maxwell]] and [[Zel Rohan]] from Orion slavers following Chennel's defeat, Theo was openly worried about sending her, but kept her confidence about her unborn baby.
*'''[[Baylen Anders]]''': [[File:Aeut0h.png|150px|right|Lieutenant Commander Baylen Anders]] Within hours of reporting for duty aboard Starbase 118, Theo was thrust into a dangerous mission to track down a renegade Starfleet officer and spent several hours working with Lieutenant Commander Baylen Anders- the station's Mission Specialist. The two had an instant rapport with one another, which rapidly escalated into flirting, despite the dire circumstances of the mission. By the end of January 2393 they were a couple and after a soiree at Theo's new apartment in the New York District, where Baylen gave him images of every military vessel called Columbia as well as plaque made from the Columbia's hull plating, the two spent their first night together. After the events of 'All Time High' the two agree to foster a child, Mason Parker, found orphaned on Tilanna V which further cements their commited relationship. However, the relationship ended when Baylen takes Mase to raise him on Risa, away from the 'dangers' of Starbase 118. He pre-records a mesage to Theo.
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Captain Theo Michelangelo Whittaker

Captain ‘’’Theo Michelangelo Whittaker’’ is the 36 year old Commanding Officer of the USS Columbia. He previously served as captain of the medical ship Blackwell- part of the Andaris Task Force and as First Officer of Starbase 118. He began his career aboard the Columbia as an engineer, eventually becoming Chief Engineer prior to it’s removal from active service.

Born on Archer IV, a Federation colony world, Theo is only the son of the late Josiah Whittaker and Captain Madeline Whittaker- a university professor and a Starfleet officer respectively. His interest in a career with Starfleet which began at an early age, caused much consternation between father and son- ultimately leading to an estrangement that was not resolved at the time of his father’s passing.


Starfleet Career Statistics

  • Starfleet Serial Number: MM - 120 - 848
  • Training Facility: Starfleet Academy, Sol III, Sector 001, 2389-2392
  • Major: Engineering
  • Minor: Starship Operations
  • Supplimentary Data File: Academy Transcript
  • Commisioned: Stardate 239203.22
  • Current Rank: Captain
  • Current Assignment: Commanding Officer USS Columbia


Appearance

Theo is of average stature for a human male from Archer IV, standing at 5ft 8' (or 1.76 meters) and weighs approximately 152lbs (69kgs). He keeps himself in shape via thrice weekly visits the gymnasium aboard the Columbia giving him a slim but toned appearance. He keeps his black hair short and prefers to wear it with his natural curls. He has Caucasian skin and has uncommonly bright hazel eyes.

Tone/Voice

Due to being raised mostly by his father (whose family can trace their heritage back to the old British aristocracy) Theo speaks with a distinct old British accent known as 'received pronunciation' and has a tendency to be unusually eloquent as a result, although he has found that he has become more relaxed with his vocabulary as he has become more comfortable in his skin. He has a tendency to smile a lot, especially when dealing with his friends and colleagues.

As a Commanding Officer, Theo operates a relaxed style of command. On duty, he does expect to be called by his rank when on-duty, although he does not like to be called "sir", as his father insisted Theo call him that growing up. His amenable command style has seen him host soirees and attend various off-duty staff gatherings He has a dry, sarcastic sense of humour which some have noted is used in difficult situations as a defence mechanism.


Personal Life

Quarters

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Theo's quarters aboard the Columbia are located on Deck 2, Section Alpha and, along with the Executive Officer's Quarters, are the closest cabins to the bridge which allows him quick access to it in the event of an emergency. Although they are more or less identical in basic layout to the XO's cabin, the CO's quarters aboard Columbia are larger. He keeps personal touches to a minimum, however he does have several model starships on display and a series of ancient human novels in first editions, given to him by his father for his 15th birthday. He is fastidious with his cleaning, which is surprising considering that he spends very little time in his quarters unless it is to sleep- even off duty (he spends much of his off duty in his ready room, on the holodeck, lurking in Engineering or visiting his friends aboard the Columbia).


Hobbies and Interests

Theo Off Duty

Theo enjoys reading starship technical manuals as well as hosting soirees with various themes. At one time he considered himself an amateur mixologist, however the rigours of command has meant that he had not indulged in this past time for quite some time prior to taking command of the Columbia. He also enjoys fashion and keeps abreast of the latest trends.

Family

  • Spouse: None
  • Children: None
  • Father: Josiah Peregrine Whittaker (deceased, 2387)
  • Mother: Madeline Christine Whittaker (neé Lawson)

Theo's relationship with his father was often frosty and difficult, eventually breaking down all together after Theo made the decision to become a Starfleet officer. Josiah expected his son to enter a life of academia, as had every Whittaker for over 400 years, while Theo wanted to be his own man and find his own way. He would often disappear into the mountains which lay near T'Pol's Landing (Theo's hometown) for days on end, camping in the woods purely to spite his father. In contrast his relationship with his mother, Madeline, is extremely close. She privately supported her son's desire to become whatever he wanted to be and was the one to sponsor his application to Starfleet Academy- which led to the breakdown of her marriage to Josiah. Theo and his mother communicate regularly by letter and she is extremely proud that her son is the Executive Officer of Starbase 118 at the age of 34. His father passed away from Meenok's disease during the second year of Theo's Starfleet Academy studies while the two were still estranged.


Early Life


Whittaker Mannor, Theo's childhood home.

Theo Whittaker was born on Stardate 236610.18 in the city of T'Pol's Landing. His father, Josiah Whittaker was determined to ensure that the boy Theo would follow in ten generations of Whittaker's and become an academic, although his mother - Madeline, a Starfleet officer, privately encouraged him to find his own path in life. As mentioned previously, Theo's strong minded independence and closeness with his mother led to a frosty and difficult with his father. On multiple occasions, Theo would run away from the manor he lived in with his father, escaping to the mountains on hikes that could last for two or three days. Other times, Theo would hide for hours in the tunnels that ran beneath the family home.

Due to the intensive studies forced upon him, Theo was known by his peers at school as something of a recluse and a loner with very few friends. His teachers expressed concerns about this, which were dismissed by his father. As a result, Theo found it incredibly difficult to forge bonds with children his own age and led to his reserved manner that he did not shed until well into his tenure as XO of StarBase 118.

Upon turning eighteen he defied his father's wishes and applied to Starfleet Academy which his mother agreed to sponsor. He failed his first entrance exam following an explosive argument with his father. As a result, he attended university where he gained an undergraduate degree in Terran Literature, followed by a postgraduate degree a year after that. However he still felt the call of Starfleet and so he took the academy entrance exam once again- this time passing and at the age of 23, he took his place at Starfleet Academy, majoring in Starship Engineering with a minor in Starship Operations Management.



Career in Starfleet


USS Columbia.
StarBase 118 Operations.
USS Blackwell.
USS Columbia.



Assignments aboard the USS Columbia (First Tour of Duty)

Assignments aboard StarBase 118 Ops

Assignments aboard the USS Blackwell (Andaris Task Force)

Assignments aboard the USS Columbia (Second Tour of Duty)




Personal Relationships


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Mirra Ezo: Having served together for most of their respective careers and forged a close bond, Theo has come to consider Mirra as his best friend. Though much of their friendship has been characterised by playful and sassy banter they have an enormous amount of respect, affection and love for one another. They have saved each other's live on more than occasion from threats ranging from Iconians, sadistic criminals and Human Augments... to name but a few. Always there for another regardless of the situation, many have speculated that there is nothing that they would not do for one another. They briefly lost contact after Mirra took a Leave of Absence to deal with personal issues stemming from her stabbing by the criminal Chennel but were reunited aboard the Blackwell after she was caught up in the Hur'q invasion of Arndall. Mirra currently serves alongside Theo aboard the USS Columbia as his Diplomatic Officer, exploring the very edge of the galaxy in the distant Sagittarius Reach.



Sal Taybrim:

Captain Sal Taybrim

Perhaps the greatest influence on Theo's professional career has been Sal Taybrim, StarBase 118 Operation's iconic Commanding Officer. It was Taybrim who put Theo on to the command track, asking him serve as his Executive Officer. He encouraged and fostered his natural, but latent, leadership ability and was always there with advice and a kind, non-judgement ear. In many ways, one call Taybrim a mentor to Theo, with the Columbia's CO attributing much of the success he has had in his career to the ginger-haired Betazoid. When Theo considered stepping away from the fleet, it was Sal's gentle encouragement that stopped him. In return, when the man was removed from command of the station for disobeying orders, Theo protested profusely and made no secret of the fact that he did not have faith in his temporary replacement- Storm Bomba. While more professional than his friendships with Mirra and Tatash, Theo came to deeply care for his mentor and a friendship truly blossomed. Even now, tens of thousands of light years away at the edge of the galaxy, Theo still fondly thinks on the advice that Taybrim gave him during the two years he served under him.


Tatash:

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Much like Mirra, Tatash has served with Theo for most of his career and they also share a close bond. Unwavering in his support, Tatash has become somebody that Theo relies on as well as looks up to (quite literally given their height difference). Their friendship grew considerably in the two years that they were stationed aboard StarBase 118 and Theo was the first person to champion the Gorn's transfer to the Marine Corps to take command of the 292nd "Iron Jaegers" Tactical Marine Regiment. During the final confrontation with Haz Arrihmen Tatash lost an arm and Theo kept a vigil at his bedside and supported his friend through his rehabilitation and subsequent training to use his prosthetic arm. When transferring to the USS Blackwell, Theo asked him to serve as the Andaris Task Force's Strategic Operations Officer, although he was unable to due to family concerns. Never the less, the two remained friendly and when Theo needed a new Chief of Security, Tatash was his only candidate.


Jarred Thoran:

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: Impressed by the man's bravery, diligence and dedication, Jarred Thoran was Theo's first choice for First Officer (along with Randall Shayne when Cayden Adyr was reassigned to Starfleet Intelligence. In the months since his ascension to the second highest position of the ship, Theo has developed an excellent working relationship with the man and there are clear signs of a friendship developing between the two men. One of Theo's first official acts as the Blackwell's commanding officer was to promote him to Lieutenant Commander, which he felt was long overdue. Their friendship has stood them both in good stead on the galactic edge as Theo needs somebody he can trust to be his XO- and there is nobody better suited for the job than Thoran.


Aitas:

Lieutenant Aitas

The friendship between the then-XO of StarBase and it's second Chief Intelligence Officer began slowly, evolving from her simply delivering weekly briefings to becoming meditation partners and close confidants. There are very few people that Theo trusts more than Aitas. He dotes (when he can) on her son, Aurelio and she in return sends him parcels of alcohol when she is able to for his growing interest in mixology. She was present for his promotion to Captain and the two reaffirmed their close bond with one another. Theo is proud to have watched Aitas ascend the ranks of Starfleet Intelligence and supports her wish to make the Intelligence Tower a more transparent place. She is also unfraid of telling Theo the truth and has put him in his place more than once- chiefly over the sloppy way that Theo ended his burgeoning relationship with Taelon, another one of her close personal friends. It is this honesty that appeals most to Theo.


Baylen Anders:

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: There was an instant chemistry between Theo and Baylen from the moment that they first met in battle aboard the USS Albion, Starbase 118's late auxiliary support vessel. That quickly blossomed into an intense and passionate relationship... not to mention Theo's first. For several months they were happy together until returning from one mission, Theo found that Baylen had left the station under mysterious circumstances and had ended their relationship without warning. It took him month's to come to terms with what happened. Then just as suddenly as he left, Baylen returned to the station well over a year later. Confused and thrown for a loop, Theo kept his distance unsure of how he should feel. Unfortunately, he had no chance to confront these emotions as Baylen's return coincided with Theo's transfer to the USS Blackwell. At present, the two men are not in communication (although they are not not speaking) and it is clear that Theo has been able to put the past behind him and move on with his life.


Taelon

Lieutenant Taelon

Something was beginning to develop between Theo and StarBase 118's chronically shy and socially awkward Chief Science Officer although both of them were hesitant to define its nature. It fell into a grey area between friendship and romance. Unsure of how to proceed, Theo made the regrettable decision to leave the station for the USS Blackwell without defining- or indeed ending- whatever was developing between the two of them, which has led to some recriminations with Taelon's family. It is one of Theo's greatest regrets, especially since Taelon was lost in a temporal incursion.



Service Record



Service History
Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment
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Cadet First Class 239203.16-239203.16 Graduated Starfleet Academy Engineering Officer
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Ensign 239203.24-239205.03 USS Columbia Engineering Officer
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Lieutenant Junior Grade 239205.03-239207.26 USS Columbia Engineering Officer
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Lieutenant 239207.26-239211.16 USS Columbia Chief Engineering Officer
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Lieutenant 239211.16-239212.14 StarBase 118 Operations Chief Engineering Officer
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Lieutenant Commander 239212.14-2 239406.06 StarBase 118 Operations Executive Officer
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Commander 239406.06-239412.04 StarBase 118 Operations Executive Officer
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Commander 239412.07-239509.04 USS Blackwell, Andaris Task Force Commanding Officer
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Captain 239509.04-239509.10 USS Blackwell, Andaris Task Force Commanding Officer
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Captain 239509.10-PRESENT USS Columbia Commanding Officer



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Commanding Ofc.
Theo Whittaker
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Executive Ofc.
Pholin Duyzer
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Asst. Chief Ops
Jona ch'Ranni
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Asst. Chief Tactical
James Colquhoun
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Security Ofc.
Artinus Serinus
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Security Ofc.
Kano Risha
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Engineering Ofc.
Ryan Horn
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Chief Medical Ofc.
Anath G'Renn
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Counselor
Karen Stendhal
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