Lyanna Avery

USS Vigilant-A
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Lyanna Avery
Position	Engineering Officer
Rank	Ensign
Species	Human
Gender	Female
DOB	235607.11
Age	45
Birthplace	San Francisco – North America, Earth (Terra, Sol System)

Appearance

• Height: 5'6” (1.7 Meters)
• Weight: 135 lbs.
• Hair: Light Blonde
• Eyes: Green
• Build: Medium/Curvy

Family and Relationships

• Marital Status / Romantic Interest: Single
• Children: None

Name	Relationship	Notes
Paul Avery	Father	With the lofty responsibility of being Chief Systems Engineer - Civilian Division of the United Federation of Planets, Paul Avery was always very focused on his work. He did spend a great deal of time with his young daughter Lyanna, though his hope for a son saw him constantly attempting to mold her very much in his own image, and most of their time was dominated by hiking, camping, and sport. He wanted Lyanna to follow him into civil engineering, having arranged numerous internships and work studies for her in the Federation Civilian Division. Lyanna's decision to spurn her father's footsteps and join Starfleet was one of the final fractures in an already damaged relationship. The two have not spoken for more than four years, since before Lyanna moved the short distance to the Starfleet Academy Dormitories.
Jayne Leigh Avery (nee Willough)	Mother	Jayne Avery. A primary school teacher who spent much of her time at home with her only child, Jayne Avery was once considered a local expert in the field of ancient Terran literature. Her efforts to support her daughter in the face of her husband's wishes for a son ultimately rose to the level of an over-correction. As such, Lyanna's time with her mother was a mixed blur of clothing, makeup, and gossipy discussion – instead of the great deal of academic and cultural knowledge she could have passed on. Jayne had only communicated with her daughte by letter since Lyanna's departure for Starfleet Academy, and even then only a few times.

Personal History

Lyanna Avery born an only child in the suburbs outside of San Francisco, Earth. Her mother, Jayne, worked as a primary school teacher with a personal passion for ancient literature. Her father, Paul, was a renowned systems engineer with the Civilian Division of the United Federation of Planets. While her mother was always enamored with Lyanna, the child she had so much difficulty conceiving, her father made little effort to conceal his own disappointments. The Avery family struggled for many years to conceive a child, finally resulting in Lyanna after significant help from Federation Medical. However, she was to be the family's only child, and Paul Avery had wanted nothing more than to raise a son.

Lyanna's childhood was filled with hiking, camping, and sports - her father taking every opportunity that he had to treat her like the son he never had. Her mother made every effort to let Lyanna be herself, though she often overcompensated for the influence of her husband and encouraged Lyanna to explore her femininity. Although she was well cared for, provided for, and outwardly happy - Lyanna was always pulled in two directions and never felt truly comfortable in her own skin.

As she grew into a young woman, one aspect of her father's infuence proved extremely useful. As the Chief Civilian Engineer on Earth, Paul Avery was able to secure the best internships and educational opportunities for his daughter. Equally fortunate for Lyanna, engineering, math, and science were the only one of her father's pursuits that she actually enjoyed. After spending all of her primary school years focusing on hard sciences, Lyanna was accepted to the prestiguous Science and Engineering School at Stanford University, not far from home. While Lyanna excelled in her technical courses at Stanford, she struggled to display confidence or leadership - still not sure of her own identity. In an effort to address her weaknesses, Lyanna chose to transmit her application to Starfleet Academy as soon as she earned her degree.

An application to Starfleet required a certain level of bravery from all, though it was much more difficult for Lyanna Avery. By choosing a career in Starfleet, even a short one, Lyanna was not going to be following in the footsteps of her father. It was the first time she had gone against the wishes of her father, and it set the scene for a nasty confrontation that caused a rift between the entire Avery family, one which has never fully healed.

At Starfleet Academy, Lyanna not only continued to further her understanding of the hard sciences and complex engineering, but she finally began to lead - and she finally began to feel comfortable as herself. While her academic life was flourishing, the long-time tom boy found that her social life was an entirely new type of struggle. The young cadet had undoubtedly grown into a beautiful woman, her once-toned athletic body softening somewhat over the years and leaving her with an undoubtedly soft and curvy feminine appearance. Though she never considered herself outwardly attractive, and only wore makeup and jewlery sparingly, Lyanna found herself the frequent subject of her classmates advances. She certainly was not averse to dating or romance, and she had no reason to believe that seeing a classmate romantically would impact her career or cause her to be taken less seriously ... but she also had no idea how to go about being in a relationship.

Lyanna Avery never did manage a healthy romantic relationship, though her personal and professional growth at Starfleet Academy was tremendous. She never mastered the security disciplines, but still graduated in the top ten percent of her class, with degrees in both Engineering and Physical Science. More importantly, she graduated with a concrete understanding of who she was and who she wanted to become ... even if she had to do it without her family.

Other Notes

• Personality

Outgoing and friendly, the only situations that Lyanna generally finds her uncomfortable in are those that have romantic potential. In her work, she projects herself confidently and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Although she tries to hide it, dangerous situations are not her forte - and she is probably the last person you want with a weapon in her hand.

• Mannerisms

Lyanna has a habit of biting at her bottom lip when lost in thought or trying to concentrate. Although it's an unconscious habit, she is also very expressive with her eyes and eyebrows in a given situation.

Lyanna attending the Starfleet Formal her Senior Year.

• Hobbies

Though she long-ago cast off much of the persona forced on her by her father, Lyanna re-discovered a love for some of the activities she once took part in unwillingly. The Starfleet survival courses helped her to find enjoyment in hiking and camping … though she has happily given up participation in all sports.

Likewise, Lyanna no longer feels bound by her mother's influences. However, she undeniably does enjoy getting dressed up in all manner of local fashion for formal night out.

When enjoying quiet time in her quarters or the nearest greenhouse, Lyanna loves reading poetry from all cultures … and occasionally tries her own hand at writing some.

• A Few of Her Favorite Things

Lyanna has a soft spot for most Terran cuisine, with classic Italian dishes being her favorites. While at Starfleet Academy she also developed a genuine fondness for Vulcan foods, most especially Saffir. Although not much of a partier, she does often enjoy her down-time with a good glass of Terran red wine. The only other drink, aside from water, that you will regularly find in her hand is a stiff cup of Klingon Raktajino.

The closet in her quarters proudly displays a collection hand-stitched dresses given to her by her mother when she left home. Along with Terran clothing, Lyanna also likes to experiment with local fashion – finding Betazoid and (although very shy about it) Risan to her liking.

Service History

Service History
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Cadet First Class	239105.12	Graduated Starfleet Academy	Engineering Officer
	Ensign	239105.14 – Present	USS Vigilant-A	Engineering Officer

Awards & Service Ribbons

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None Yet Earned

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