Salak

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Salak is currently the Chief Engineering Officer aboard the USS Independence.

Stats

• Full Name: Salak
• Species: Vulcan
• Date of Birth: Stardate 235901.08 (Jan 8, 2359)
• Place of Birth: Raal, Vulcan
• Gender: Male
• Telepathic status: T3
• Languages: Vulcan, Andorian, Federation Standard.
• Blood Group: T-negative

Appearance

• Height: 1.9m
• Weight: Approximately 65kg.
• Hair Colour: Black
• Length of Hair: Short, typical Vulcan hairstyle.
• Eye Colour: Blue
• Skin Tone: Light
• Birthmarks, Scars: None on record.
• Tattoos/Body Modifications: None.
• Build: Quite thin, broad shoulders.
• Carriage: Quite often in a hurry, reasonably long strides. Will usually slow down to the pace of whomever he is walking with however.
• Poses: Usually holding something, typically a cup of Vulcan Spice Tea and/or a PADD. Otherwise, arms are either behind back or folded.
• Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Either uniform or traditional robes. Does not seem to generally understand the meaning of the words "Shore Leave" or "Off Duty".
• Shoes: Black, polished
• Voice: Confident.
• Handedness: Favours Right-hand but is able to use Left.

Manner

• Quarters: See below
• Favourite Room: Has no "favourite", but tends to spend a lot of time in Quarters and in Main Engineering.
• Mannerisms: Tends to focus on Logic but known to lapse on occassion. Is known to use humour accidentally but has little grasp of the concept.
• Physical Limitations: Stronger than most due to being Vulcan but not good in extreme heat after spending many years on Andor.
• Temperment: Tries to suppress emotions, thus can seem arrogant at times. Known to be more emotional than most Vulcans but is gradually gaining more control, despite occassional lapses. Expected to have major temperment problems roughly once every seven years.
• Habits: Drinks a lot of Vulcan Spice Tea. Usually has a PADD to work on, even when off duty.
• Religion/Spiritual Devotion: The Teachings of Surak.

Family

Salak has a typical Vulcan family although the nature of their environments have impacted each persons personality. Vorak is a traditionalist, whilst T'Plar is a more caring, typically motherly figure who does suppress her emotions but not to the extent that most Vulcans would. T'Pel is yet to really grasp logic and has little control over emotions, partially due to an upbringing on Andor away from any Vulcans with the exception of her family.

Note that Salak has no arranged mate.

Spouse

• Marital Status: Single
  • Spouse: N/A
  • Place of Marriage: N/A

Children

Salak currently has no children.

Parents

Vorak (Father)

A Diplomat at the Vulcan Embassy on Andor.

T'Plar (Mother)

A Vulcan exobiologist based on Andoria.

Siblings

T'Pel

T'Pel is Salak's oldest sister, 11 years younger than Salak.

Personal History

Full Article: Salak Personal History

Timeline

1. 235901.08: Born in the province of Raal, Vulcan.
2. 236405.12: Moves with parents to Andor.
3. 237011.09: T'Pel, Salaks' sister, born on Andor.
4. 237604.12: Applies for Starfleet Academy against fathers wishes, but fails to pass Entrance Exam.
5. 237705.08: Reapplies successfully.
6. 238206.23: Quarters on USS Wallace destroyed by Bomb.
7. 238207.21: Returns to Andor briefly to assist at Vulcan Embassy
8. 238208.20: Resumes service on USS Wallace

Medical History

Very little of Salak's medical records before his enrolement in Starfleet are available, and he is not forthcoming with specifics. It is not on record whether Salak had gone through the Pon Farr before the academy, or suffered any illness in his youth on Andoria.

His medical history during his time in Starfleet is well documented however, but is so far a fairly quiet file. Salak is not a regular visitor to sickbay and has a history of needing to be chased to attend Physicals. He rarely visits in cases of minor injury, citing reasons of logic.

Timeline

1. 238212.28: A few weeks before this date, a loose piece of metal cut Salak's left shoulder during maintenance work. Did not attend sickbay on this occassion.
2. 238303.15: An EPS Conduit ruptures in a Jefferies Tube which Salak is working in. Multiple second degree plasma burns and breathing problems. Hospitalised for several days of Dermal Regeneration and Anabolic Protoplases. Heart stopped on at least one occassion due to oxygen deprivation.
3. 238304.24: Attends Physical upon joining USS Independence.
4. 238307.27: Large cuts to the Chest after being attacked by a Gorn. Severe loss of blood required blood transplant from mother.

Professional History

• Date Graduated from Academy: Stardate 238110.23
• Current Rank: Lieutenant (Junior Grade)
• Current Assignment: USS Independence
• Duty Post: Chief Engineering Officer
• Security Codes: Salak changes his codes on a regular basis. During his time on the Wallace, those used included "Salak Two Two Delta Epsilon", "Salak Two One Alpha Omega" and "Salak Two One Victor Echo".

Awards & Commendations

The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement, First Class: 2382 (USS Wallace)

"This award is given to members who show great dedication in their behaviour and simming abilities. A candidate for TOSMA I regularly contributes good, solid ideas to the plot and character development. They also take the time to edit and proof-read their sims to ensure quality in their writing."

Starfleet Assessments and Records

Full Article: Salak Starfleet Records

Salak graduated the Academy in October 2381 and was quickly assigned as an Engineer onboard the Steamrunner-Wolverine Class USS Wallace, posted to the station Deep Space 17. He became the acting Chief Engineer in March 2382, a position which became official in August of that year.

Salak remained Chief Engineer of the USS Wallace until it was decommissioned in April 2383. His next posting was as Chief Engineer on the USS Independence.

Timeline

1. 238110.23: Graduated Academy
2. 238110.28: Posted to USS Wallace & DS17 as Engineer
3. 238207.20: Promoted to Lieutenant, Junior Grade
4. 238207.21: Began temporary leave on Andor
5. 238208.20: Returned to service on USS Wallace & Deep Space 17
6. 238208.30: Promoted to Chief Engineer (USS Wallace & DS17)
7. 238212.26: Awarded The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement, First Class
8. 238304.21: Reassigned to Engineering on USS Independence
9. 238304.25: Promoted to Chief Engineer (USS Independence)

Working Areas

USS Independence (2383-Present)

Quarters (Room 04-????)

On Deck 4.

Chief Engineers Office

An annex of Main Engineering, Salak's office on the Independence bore many of the features of it's counterpart on the Wallace. The section contains a long curved desk, approximately half of which is taken up by a console. The other half is a flat surface used to place PADD's and Salak's usual cup of Spice Tea. Behind the desk is a curved window of transparent aluminium giving a clear view of the Warp Core. A long console fills the wall opposite this window, with the end of the section occupied by a replicator terminal, bio-neural gel packs, a relay and access to the Jefferies Tube network.

Deep Space 17 (2381-2383)

Quarters

Little used during Salak's initial time at Deep Space 17 and the USS Wallace, Salak was forced to use his quarters on DS17 after the events of mid-2382. More spacious than his quarters on the Wallace, the room is more airy and spartan; with minimal decoration. The lighting is similar to that of his quarters on the Wallace.

USS Wallace (2381-2383)

Quarters (Room 03-2921)

Deck 3, Section 29, Compartment 21. Salak's Quarters were reasonably small but comfortable. Salak kept his work on a desk close to the door, whilst he kept a meditation lamp on a shelf near by. There was a small table in the middle of the main room upon which he placed the lamp during meditation. The lighting was dark, with tints of purple.

Chief Engineers Office

Salak had an office on Deck 8 which consisted of little more than an Alcove in Engineering. The office contained multiple computer access terminals along with a desk which was frequently cluttered with PADD's.

Subordinates

As Chief Engineer of the USS Wallace, Salak was the Senior Officer for the Engineering department of the vessel and thus members of the department were his sub-ordinates. Due to the nature of the vessel, the Engineering department was usually divided into Teams, a system Salak would later use on other vessels.

Salak's Assistant Chief on Wallace was Ensign McLoughlin. Upon the Independence, his new assistant was Ensign Culan and he also works alongside Indy veteran Chief King.

Guilds & Duty Post Groups

Salak is a member of the Guild of Vulcans, the Readers Guild and the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, Starbase 118 Division

SIM Archive

OOC: The sims listed here are a selection of sims which I have singled out for a variety of reasons. Some I have singled out as they show important events for Salak, others are simply pieces of writing which I feel especially proud of. I hope you enjoy reading these. - Jay

USS Wallace & Deep Space 17

• Luck or Mechanics? (17 Mar 2005)

Salak dismisses the concept of Luck...

• Farewell P'Kothla (16 May 2005)

Despite best efforts, Salak fails to save the P'Kothla.

• Sweeps and Explosions (23 Jun 2005)

A conversation with Commander Kare'en on DS17 is interupted by an Explosion on the Wallace.

• Wallace Promotion Ceremony 238207.20

Salak is promoted to Lt.JG

• Fire in the Cold (11 Aug 2005)

A sim which gives an insight into Salak's family during his stay on Andor. Includes a description of part of the Embassy.

• Back From the Freezer (20 Aug 2005)

A sim describing Salaks return to DS17 from Andoria.

• JP: Gen-lis Avaru (21 Aug 2005)

A Communications fault shows Salak speaking in Vulcan to a lost Trill...

• Surveying the Damage... (7 Nov 2005)

Salak visits the remains of his quarters on the Wallace for the first time since the Bombing.

• Awards Ceremony 2382

Salak is awarded the TOSMA 1

• The Dangers of a Cup of Tea... (8 Jan 2006)

Salak explains what can happen if the needs of the few are chosen over the needs of the many.

• A Vision? (1 Apr 2006)

Salak sees a familiar face as his life seems to slip away...

• An Emotional Departure... (21 Apr 2006)

Leaving the Wallace engine room for the final time before transfer

USS Independence

• A Tired Engine Room... (27 July 2006)

A busy day in the Engine Room (inc. Core ejection) ends with this unexpected visitor.