Melik Finley

Crew of the USS Gorkon

Ensign Melik Finley

MF - 232 - 781 Rank: Ensign Ship: USS Gorkon Position: SEC/TAC Officer Species: Romulan/Human Gender: Male Age: 36 DoB: 23656.10 Birthplace: Vulcan Service Ribbons Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon User Page

		“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.” Mahatma Gandhi

Melik is currently serving as a Security officer/ Tactical officer aboard the USS Gorkon.

	Appearance, Manner, Personality

• Species: Romulan/Human
• Height: 1,85 m
• Weight: 77 kg
• Hair: dark
• Length of Hair: short
• Eyes: brown
• Build: athletic
• Birthmarks: none
• Taste in Clothing (when off duty): casual look, nothing too fancy
• Voice: he speaks an almost perfect form of RP English with almost no accent

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	Family

Parents: John Finley and Kimara 
 
Siblings: 

• sister Nevala

	Relationships

Name Nevala Sister He has a very close and trusting relationship with his sister, who is two years younger than him.

	Background

General

Ensign Melik Finley is a 36-year-old Starfleet officer with a reputation for being both a brilliant tactician and a bit of a maverick. He has a knack for thinking outside the box and coming up with unconventional solutions to complex problems, which has earned him both praise and criticism from his superiors. Being the son of a Human father and a Romulan mother, he learnt from both cultures, which were often so hostile to each other. His mother, who had left the Romulan Empire before the Treaty of Algeron in the late 2300’s, finally reached the Federation via detours, where she initially settled on Vulcan. Several years later she met the human scientist John Finley there, who was working on a project with a Vulcan colleague at the Vulcan Scientific Institute. In the year 2365 Melik was born.

	CHILDHOOD / YOUNG AGE

The Vulcan Years 2365 - 2375

Melik spent the first ten years of his life on Vulcan. There he learnt some basics about Vulcan philosophy but never really felt at home, because he was not following the Vulcan way of Surak and openly showed his emotions which led to him being shunned by most of his Vulcan peers. His reference persons were therefore only his parents and then his younger sister, who was born two years after him.

The Earth Years 2375 - 2385

When Melik was 10 years old, his family left Vulcan and moved back to Earth to his father's old home. Melik was quite happy that he could now live in a new environment, where it was easier for him to socialise with his peers. Even here, however, he sometimes encountered doubts or even rejection due to his Romulan heritage, so ironically he sometimes pretended to be an “emotionless” Vulcan to avoid this problem.

	PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Merchant Marine 2385 - 2396

Melik had always felt the urge to learn more about space and wanted to get "out there". However, he decided against applying to Starfleet Academy, as he was sure that he would be rejected because of his Romulan roots. So he started a career in the Federation Merchant Marine onboard the freighter Lynx. Transporting goods to Federation colonies most of the time, he took over several jobs of the five-member crew. After some time his skipper mostly entrusted him with security tasks and eventually he also became the right hand of his skipper. In his sparse free time, he read a lot and particularly wanted to learn more about his Romulan heritage. He was fascinated by Romulan culture and tradition, so he learnt to appreciate this side of his heritage more. From now on, he also stopped pretending to be Vulcan and embraced his heritage. Furthermore, he only used his first name Melik from that time on. Instead of playing the “emotionless Vulcan”, he uses humour as a defence mechanism, often deflecting personal questions or uncomfortable situations with a well-timed joke. He often pretends that things don't really affect him inwardly and that he doesn't care, even if the opposite is the case. Melik doesn't want to let anything show on the outside. However, this did not prevent him from often being met with rejection and mistrust. Time and again, he himself is unsure of where he even belongs. To cope with these feelings, Melik has to fight an unhealthy temptation to use alcohol as a means of escapism. His tendency to drown his problems in the bottle has only exacerbated his struggles, even leading to a strained relationship with his skipper a growing sense of isolation. Despite his rough skin, Melik is fiercely loyal to his crewmates and would do anything to protect them. He has a strong moral compass and a sense of justice that drives him to stand up for what he believes is right, even if it sometimes means going against the grain. He is known for his bravery, resourcefulness and unwavering dedication to duty. Underneath his tough exterior, Melik is also a deeply compassionate and caring individual, often willing to act as a mentor and confidant to younger crewmembers.

Joining Starfleet 2397

The longer he served on the freighter Lynx, the greater his desire grew to not just transport goods to distant planets, but also to learn more about these planets and explore them. He therefore decided to give Starfleet a try and apply, which he finally did in 2396. Despite his experience and older age, he must now find a way to overcome the challenges of serving as a junior officer while coming to terms with his own limitations and mistakes.

	Hobbies and Pastimes

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	Service History

STARFLEET SERVICE RECORD 2397 — 2401 Starfleet Academy Cadet Major: Tactical • Minor: Operations — Academy Transcript — Starfleet Academy Insignia Rank Dates Assignment Duty Post Merchant Marine 238504.12 - 239612.05 MS Lynx Science Officer Starfleet Academy 2397 - 2401 Cadet Ensign 240110.04 - Present USS Gorkon Sec/Tac Officer

	Awards & Service Ribbons

For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award Name Date/Assignment Citation Sheathed Sword 2391 USS Gemini Traditionally, the Sheathed Sword is given to those who are injured and explore the aftermath of that event. Vanessa Driscoll (now Melik Finley) changed the order a little bit of a different order, but created a narrative that was just as compelling. During out mission, Lt. Driscoll was infected with a pathogen that was, essentially, a death sentence. Over the course of her remaining posts, she explored the implications of facing her own mortality, where the only question was when she would succumb to the effects of the pathogen. Most of us have a vague idea that our time in this world is limited. But very few of us face such mortality in the same way, with enough time to be aware of it, but with not enough to truly do anything about it. As such, it is my honour to present the Sheathed Sword to Vanessa Driscoll. None Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 240004.12 Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.

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