Caedan Nkai

USS Gorkon
Caedan Nkai
Full Name	Caedan Nkai
Position	Mission Specialist
Rank	Lieutenant Commander
Species	Rodulan
Gender	Male
Age	Mid 60s
Birthplace	Krzexxi, Rodul
T/E Rating	T6 NR*
Awards & Service Ribbons Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon Department Chief Ribbon Extended Service Ribbon Purple Heart Prisoner of War Ribbon Joint Meritorious Unit Award Distinguished Service Ribbon Legion of Merit Good Conduct Ribbon Quantum Reality Service Ribbon Orion Syndicate Service Medal War of Shadows Ribbon Explorer's Ribbon First Contact Ribbon

Caedan Nkai is a Rodulan engineer currently serving aboard the USS Gorkon as a Mission Specialist.

Appearance

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• Height: 1.80m (5' 11")
• Build: Average, with developed muscles from climbing
• Hair: Brown, short
• Eyes: Darkest blue (iris and sclera)

Still fairly young for a Rodulan and yet decades older than most of his peers, Caedan has a quick smile and easy-going demeanour. In the human-dominated Starfleet he doesn't stand out in either height or build, while his hobby of hauling himself up tall objects under his own power has developed a respectable muscle mass as well as callouses on his hands. He keeps his hair relatively short, starting out neat and styled in the morning and often a mess by the evening, courtesy of his habit of running his hands through it when thinking or anxious.

Personality

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Caedan is a gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individual who lives in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. He generally strives to do what's right, is troubled by injustice and cares more about altruism than personal gain. It's not unusual to find he's attached himself to a cause—from helping an overlooked officer fulfil their potential to far grander movements such as the liberation of his homeworld.

He can speak with great passion and conviction, especially when standing up for his ideals, but at other times he can be softly-spoken and understanding, preferring to play peacekeeper instead of challenging others. Whatever his approach, he is concerned for people's feelings, and tries to be gentle to avoid hurting anyone.

He values order and systems in his everyday life, and will put a lot of energy into identifying and implementing the best way to get things done, constantly assessing and adjusting his priorities. Conversely, he operates his internal world on an almost entirely intuitive basis—he often knows things without being able to pinpoint why, or without detailed knowledge of the subject at hand.

He is sensitive to conflict and often does not tolerate it very well, and charged situations can incite him into agitation or even anger. Rarely is he at complete peace with himself, often feeling there's something he should be doing to improve himself or the lives of the people around him. This relentless need to make things better can mean he doesn't pause to take care of himself, and sometimes needs a friend or concerned colleague to push him into taking some time to decompress, recharge and process his thoughts and feelings.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Insightful Principled Creative Altruistic Passionate	Sensitive to Criticism Reluctant to Open Up Prone to Burnout Easily Bored with the Ordinary Too Idealistic

Hobbies

• Climbing: Though Caedan could not be accused of being sporty, he does nonetheless enjoying climbing as a hobby. He would one day like to climb an eight-thousander, but for the time being he is restricted to simulations in the holodecks, and climbs that do not require any acclimatisation while on shore leave.
• Baking: Caedan often baked with his grandparents as a child, and has continued that hobby into adulthood. Every year, he bakes along with the Galactic Bake Off, something his colleagues have come to greatly anticipate.
• Sculpting: Like most Rodulans, Caedan telepathically sculpts basotile both as a hobby and a way to maintain his neural health.

Relationships

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Family

• Mother: Aefa Nkai
• Father: Goleu Truel
• Siblings:
  • Sister: Eira Nkai
  • Brother: Vawne Nkai (Missing, presumed dead)
  • "Adopted" Brother: Daeryn Sunn

Friends

Name	Relationship	Description
Jocelyn Marshall	Sister from a Human Mister	Meeting when they both worked in the Operations department of the Gorkon, Caedan and Jo Marshall quickly discovered they have a shared love for raucous nights out. Particularly on shore leave, they can often be found hitting the bars and encouraging one another to drink far, far too much. She is one of his best friends and most favourite people, and one of the few people he's happy to confide in when he feels like opening up.
Valesha Sienelis	Best Friend	Caedan met Valesha when the Romulan scientist cut a lonely figure at an awards ceremony. Despite her sharp tongue, he warmed to her and her sly, often dark sense of humour, and the two became firm friends. He's often aware that there's a lot more bubbling under the surface than she cares to give away, and he has made a concerted effort to try and help alleviate her loneliness by introducing her to some of his wider circle. After his life-threatening injury during Lladre's capture of the Gorkon, she was one of the people who visited him in sickbay, confessing how important he was to her.
Erin Reynolds	Firm Friends	Erin and Caedan became friends while serving aboard the Gorkon Over There. The hybrid woman particularly endeared herself to him when she spent the last of her personal replicator rations to bring him a swuit stick on a day he was feeling particularly low. Since then, they've grown into friends, and he has even managed to convince her to accompany him on the odd climbing trip.
Chris Johns	Firm Friends	Two individuals with an affable, generous disposition, Caedan and Chris always worked easily and well together. Chris was easily one of his favourites while Caedan was still in Operations—something the Rodulan tried not to make too obvious—and the human's relationship with Valesha has subsequently shifted the man firmly into the circle of people Caedan considers his friends.
Ayiana Sevo	Burgeoning Friend	Until recently, Caedan and Ayiana were little more than friendly co-workers, not often working together or sharing many interests. The seeds of friendship were planted when the pair shared some drinks and a heartfelt conversation about love and life during shore leave on Deluvia IV.

Colleagues

Name	Relationship	Description
Tasha MacFarlane	Colleague	Trained as an engineer, Caedan appreciates Tasha's skills and ingenuity in her chosen profession, though he harbours concerns over her ability to effectively lead a department. While definitely the playful sort himself, he does occasionally find himself frustrated by the Chief Engineer's childish demeanour, particularly when she deploys it at inappropriate times or in fits of rage.

Personal History

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Early Years

• 2310 (Age 0): Caedan is born.
• 2325 (Age 15): Occupation of Rodul by the Cardassians begins.

Civilian Life

• 2343 (Age 33): Caedan leaves Rodul, and joins the Merchant Marines.
• 2348 (Age 38): Occupation of Basul Rodul ends.

Starfleet Academy

• 2356 (Age 46): Caedan "steps up" from the Merchant Marines to enter Starfleet Academy, majoring in Engineering and minoring in Operations.

The USS Selaya

• 2360 (Age 50): Caedan's first posting after graduation is to the USS Selaya, an Excelsior-class vessel. Posted as an engineer, he meets and very quickly falls for Solan, a half-Vulcan helmsman.

The USS Yamaguchi

• 2364 (Age 54): Caedan accepts a posting the the USS Yamaguchi, an Ambassador-class vessel.
• 2366 (Age 56): Battle of Wolf 359. Caedan's partner, Solan, dies in the battle, and the Yamaguchi disappears with its remaining crew, including Caedan. The ship was assumed destroyed by the Borg, but unknown to anyone, it had been stolen away by a member of the Q Continuum, suspended out of time in a collection of many other vessels.
• 2392 (Age 56*) Twenty-five years later, the Yamaguchi and its crew are freed from the collection by the crew of the USS Invicta. Many of the crew, including Caedan, receive counselling and training to help them adjust.

The USS Gorkon

• 2393 (Age 57*): Caedan accepts a posting to the USS Gorkon, a Sovereign class vessel, as Chief of Operations.

Service Record

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Service History

An engineer aboard the USS Selaya.

Starfleet Service Record Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Cadet 2356 - 2360 Starfleet Academy Engineering Major HCO Minor Ensign 236009 - 236203 USS Selaya Engineering Officer Lieutenant JG 236203 - 236408 Lieutenant 236408 - 236706 USS Yamaguchi Assistant Chief Engineer Believed KIA Lieutenant 239302 - 239508.14 USS Gorkon Chief of Operations 239508.14 - 239511.17 Mission Specialist 239511.17 -239601.27 Chief of Operations Lt Commander 239601.27 - 239609.23 Lt Commander 239609.23 - 239706.29 Special Operations Officer 239706.29 - Present Mission Specialist

Commendations and Decorations

Awards and Service Ribbons

Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 2360 Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy. Distinguished Service Ribbon 239305.10 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Federation. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades. Joint Meritorious Unit Award 239305.10 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal. Quantum Reality Service Ribbon 239310.12 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission within an alternate universe. Extended Service Ribbon 239310.12 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission that extends for more than one year without return to the home base. Legion of Merit 239310.12 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Distinguished Service Ribbon 239310.12 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Federation. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades. War of Shadows Ribbon 239401.21 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participated in the War of Shadows in 2393. Orion Syndicate Service Medal 239401.21 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Orion Syndicate. Department Chief Ribbon 239409.09 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who has held the title of department chief for no less than 6 months. This ribbon signifies the important achievement of being in charge of a ship/installation's department for a period of time. Explorer's Ribbon 239409.09 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species. First Contact Ribbon 239409.09 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in a successful first contact event. Explorer's Ribbon 239412.13 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species. Orion Syndicate Service Medal 239503.31 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Orion Syndicate. Prisoner of War Ribbon 239601.27 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who has been taken prisoner. Purple Heart 239503.31 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who sustains injury in the line of duty. Good Conduct Ribbon 239503.31 USS Gorkon Awarded to an individual who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty. Orion Syndicate Service Medal 239407.25 USS Gorkon Presented in acknowledgement of his participation in Operation Sea Devil. Captain's Commendation 239407.25 USS Gorkon Presented in acknowledgement of his actions during Operation Sea Devil.

For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons

Mission History

• Annus Horribilis (239301.21-239304.03):
• Annus Horribilis, Part 2 (239305.11-239308.30):
• A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (239311.1 - 239312.25):
• The Silver Function (239405.25 - 239407.12):
• The Devil's Expanse (239409.17 - 239411.01):
• Sweet Dreams are Made of this (239508.14 - 239511.15):
• The Njörðr Incident (239602.05 - 239603.25):
• Operation Sea Devil (239605.15 - 239608.01):
• Together in Electric Dreams (239609.23 - 239611.23):
• Welcome to Dinosauria (239707.12 - 239709.20):

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