Laria Herren: Difference between revisions

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* '''Eyes''': Brown

* '''Build''': Average

* '''Handedness''': Right-Handed

* '''Taste in Clothing (off duty)''': Lots of formal wear to supplement her dress uniform for diplomatic events. Laria also has clothing in various styles she found on her previous assignments. Her wardrobe has lots of Trill, Klingon, and Romulan influences.

===Early Assignments===

Laria’s first few weeks at the embassy did not go as smoothly as she hoped they would. She found out that she was not nearly as prepared as she thought she had been for diplomatic work. It seemed as if she could not get through a single duty shift without doing something that broadcasted her lack of experience to the senior diplomats that surrounded her. Laria spent long hours pouring over books on diplomatic protocol, negotiations, and famous ambassadors throughout history. She drilled herself on proper posture and decorum. In the mirror, she practiced keeping a controlled tone of voice and neutral expression that didn’t betray any emotion. Vulcan meditation techniques also helped with the latter issue.

===Branching Out===

When she arrived, Starbase 709 was dealing with its own diplomatic crisis. There was much discussion over a Ferengi freighter caught smuggling in Federation territory and the subsequent claims of piracy by the Ferengi Alliance. Laria worked with the starbase’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps attorney to navigate the situation. When a seasoned member of the Federation Diplomatic Corps arrived at the starbase to replace her, Laria moved over to the local JAG officer as a paralegal. She built on her law courses from the Academy and assisted in legal research to support current cases. Her tenure in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps was uneventful but personally enriching. During this time, she also received word from the Symbiosis Commission that she was approved for the next stage of applicant screening.

After spending four months in her new role, her commanding officer convinced her to take an assignment as a mission specialist. Her multi-disciplinary background meant that she could do well as a jack-of-all-trades officer who could support a ship’s senior staff with whatever challenges their current mission brought. It was not a difficult decision for Laria. One of the best parts of any new assignment for her was all the research required to catch up on whatever new regions and political climates she was entering. With a second golden pip on her collar and an eagerness to prove that she was worthy of her new role, Laria boarded a transport bound for the {{USS|Constitution-B}}.

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{{Citation|1-year Member|2395|[[Andaris Task Force]]|Awarded to those who have been members continuously for one year.}}

{{Citation|3-year Member|2397|{{USS|Atlantis}}|Awarded to those who have been members continuously for three years.}}

{{Citation|Genesis Award|2399|{{USS|Constitution-B}}|Awarded to officers who show conspicuous effort in improving their simming skills. Awarded to [[Rachel Flores]].}}

{{Citation|Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon|239402.27|Starfleet Academy|Awarded upon graduation from Starfleet Academy.}}

{{Citation|Orion Syndicate Service Medal|240006.16|{{USS|Constitution-B}}|Awarded for participation in the mission involving the hijacked SS ''Thornwater''.}}

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