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During his training, Nilsen excelled in Operations but faced challenges with academic subjects like PHYS101 and BIO101. However, his exceptional operational skills and ability to keep things running smoothly more than made up for this. As such Nilsen was not a model student, rather he was a somewhat problematic student with issues around attendance, attitude and academic grades. He was also known for picking fights, and not caring if he wins | During his training, Nilsen excelled in Operations but faced challenges with academic subjects like PHYS101 and BIO101. However, his exceptional operational skills and ability to keep things running smoothly more than made up for this. As such Nilsen was not a model student, rather he was a somewhat problematic student with issues around attendance, attitude and academic grades. He was also known for picking fights, and not caring if he wins | ||
Nilsen originally pursued a major in helm and navigation, with a minor in communications and operations. His soon earned an invitation to join Echo Squad, a specialized program for cadets focusing on search and rescue piloting operations. Unfortunately this did not end well after a crash lead to his dismissal from the team. | Nilsen originally pursued a major in helm and navigation, with a minor in communications and operations. His soon earned an invitation to join Echo Squad, a specialized program for cadets focusing on search and rescue piloting operations. Unfortunately, this did not end well after a crash lead to his dismissal from the team. | ||
===Echo Squad (SARS Training Squad) & Rivalry with Blackwood=== | ===Echo Squad (SARS Training Squad) & Rivalry with Blackwood=== | ||
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Nilsen was invited to join Echo Squad, A program for cadets who would be specialising in search and rescue piloting operations. Nilsen fitted in well and his flying style seemed to fit well and at the start of his second year it was suggested by the groups commander that he should start thinking about a leadership role in the squad. Nilsen agreed. | Nilsen was invited to join [[Echo Squad (SARS Training Squad)|Echo Squad]], A program for cadets who would be specialising in search and rescue piloting operations. Nilsen fitted in well and his flying style seemed to fit well and at the start of his second year it was suggested by the groups commander that he should start thinking about a leadership role in the squad. Nilsen agreed. | ||
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=== Relationship with Blackwood === | |||
[[File:Harrison Blackwood.png|thumb|Harrison Blackwood, a rival of Lhandon Nilsen]] | [[File:Harrison Blackwood.png|thumb|Harrison Blackwood, a rival of Lhandon Nilsen]] | ||
Nilsen did not have a good relationship with Cadet Blackwood. Nilsen somewhat enjoyed bullying the cadet, and his | Nilsen did not have a good relationship with Cadet Blackwood. Nilsen somewhat enjoyed bullying the cadet, and his favourite activity was annoying Cadet Blackwood. On the day of Nilsen's crash, Nilsen changes the language settings on Blackwood’s PADD to Klingon, provoking a minor confrontation. Blackwood, ever the rule follower, responds with irritation but does not escalate the situation further. While this had no effect on what happened, it does go to show the relationship the two had. Nilsen, a tall and robust cadet with a rugby player’s build, contrasts sharply with Blackwood, who is of average height and athletic. Their rivalry is a clash of personalities: Nilsen’s mischievous and impulsive nature against Blackwood’s strict adherence to rules. Blackwood’s callsign, “Prince,” given by Nilsen, underscores this conflict.<blockquote>She walked up to where the two other ensigns were already practising moves and exchanging light blows. Being the security/tactical officer of the group, Kaito was the logical choice to emerge as victor in a physical altercation between the two young men. He was also taller than Harrison. However, while at the academy, Esma had heard "gossip" among some of the other cadets about an incident involving Harrison and a fellow cadet named Lhandon Nilsen.<ref>Ensign Esma: Fists of Fury - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-amity/c/gC29OMdMfB0?pli=1</ref> - [https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-amity/c/gC29OMdMfB0?pli=1 Ensign Esma: Fists of Fury]</blockquote> | ||
=== Crash on Stardate 239803.12 === | |||
On Stardate 239803.12; Commander Norton assigns Blackwood as the squad leader for an upcoming training mission, Nilsen’s resentment grows. Blackwood’s by-the-book approach and Nilsen’s disdain for authority culminate in a heated exchange, where Nilsen taunts Blackwood. This leads to Blackwood delivering a swift sucker punch to Nilsen’s side, which momentarily incapacitates him. | |||
During the training mission in the Kuiper Belt, Nilsen’s shuttle suffers a critical malfunction, causing it to veer off course and collide with Sh’mais’s shuttle. Both shuttles are in peril, falling into a gravity well towards a nearby asteroid. Blackwood, taking immediate action, tries to guide Nilsen through a series of | During the training mission in the Kuiper Belt, Nilsen’s shuttle suffers a critical malfunction, causing it to veer off course and collide with Sh’mais’s shuttle. Both shuttles are in peril, falling into a gravity well towards a nearby asteroid. Blackwood, taking immediate action, tries to guide Nilsen through a series of manoeuvres to regain control, but the damage is extensive. Nilsen’s shuttle engulfed in flames and smoke, heads for a crash landing. Ignoring direct orders from Flight Control to punch out and wait for emergency transport, Nilsen decides to attempt a risky manoeuvre to prevent both shuttles from crashing. He manages to slow their descent by using his shuttle to guide Sh’mais’s damaged vessel, but they ultimately crash onto the asteroid. | ||
Blackwood, also defying orders, lands his fighter near the crash site to attempt a rescue. With Suzanne Williams, they manage to force open the shuttle door and find Nilsen trapped under debris, with a cracked helmet and serious injuries. Despite the danger of radiation from the deflector pulse, Blackwood improvises to enhance the shuttle’s signal for | Blackwood, also defying orders, lands his fighter near the crash site to attempt a rescue. With Suzanne Williams, they manage to force open the shuttle door and find Nilsen trapped under debris, with a cracked helmet and serious injuries. Despite the danger of radiation from the deflector pulse, Blackwood improvises to enhance the shuttle’s signal for emergency transport. | ||
Nilsen’s injuries include a potentially fractured leg from the console impact, smoke inhalation, and facial injuries from the helmet crack. His condition was critical, with blurred vision and slipping in and out of consciousness.<ref>Cadet Nilsen, Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Williams - Echo Squad Pt.1 - The Breaking Point - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/nPxsWY8SRoQ/m/0gWANv0BAgAJ</ref><ref>JP: Cadet Nilsen, Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Williams - Echo Squad Pt.2 - The Kuiper Belt - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/Y4yOolgjBcc/m/fVwyvEZIAAAJ</ref> | Nilsen’s injuries include a potentially fractured leg from the console impact, smoke inhalation, and facial injuries from the helmet crack. His condition was critical, with blurred vision and slipping in and out of consciousness.<ref>Cadet Nilsen, Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Williams - Echo Squad Pt.1 - The Breaking Point - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/nPxsWY8SRoQ/m/0gWANv0BAgAJ</ref><ref>JP: Cadet Nilsen, Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Williams - Echo Squad Pt.2 - The Kuiper Belt - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/Y4yOolgjBcc/m/fVwyvEZIAAAJ</ref> | ||
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===Post Echo Squad Dismissal === | ===Post Echo Squad Dismissal === | ||
[[File:Lhandon after a scarp.jpg|thumb|Cadet Nilsen after a fight off campus|232x232px]]Dismissed from Echo Squad due to the crash, Nilsen had to reconsider his career trajectory. Dropping his major in Helm/Navigation, he pivoted to the Operations (Ops) track. Given his farm upbringing, Ops suited him well, and he discovered a passion for the communication aspect of the HCO role. Building on this, Nilsen honed his language skills<ref>Ensign Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - I’m just saying, let them show their cards first. - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/6tdU-hVT8EM/m/t8g5nzNvAAAJ & Lt.(jg) Dr. Toz: Ensign Mr. Babble gets a brain job - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/-7sT003hd8Q/m/rdPog4JCAAAJ</ref> Though skilled at operations and communications, Lhandon couldn't shake his desire to return to the helm, and he quietly harboured the hope of one day getting to fly again. Those close to him, whose number was few, will have noted a change in Nilsen's attitude, with him become more reserved. | [[File:Lhandon after a scarp.jpg|thumb|Cadet Nilsen after a fight off campus|232x232px]] Dismissed from Echo Squad due to the crash, Nilsen had to reconsider his career trajectory. Dropping his major in Helm/Navigation, he pivoted to the Operations (Ops) track. Given his farm upbringing, Ops suited him well, and he discovered a passion for the communication aspect of the HCO role. Building on this, Nilsen honed his language skills<ref>Ensign Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - I’m just saying, let them show their cards first. - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/6tdU-hVT8EM/m/t8g5nzNvAAAJ & Lt.(jg) Dr. Toz: Ensign Mr. Babble gets a brain job - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/-7sT003hd8Q/m/rdPog4JCAAAJ</ref> Though skilled at operations and communications, Lhandon couldn't shake his desire to return to the helm, and he quietly harboured the hope of one day getting to fly again. Those close to him, whose number was few, will have noted a change in Nilsen's attitude, with him become more reserved. | ||
It is because of this, that Nilsen graduated as a qualified HCO officer rather then a dedicated Helm officer as he originally planned. | It is because of this, that Nilsen graduated as a qualified HCO officer rather then a dedicated Helm officer as he originally planned. | ||
===Relationship with Nera Ay=== | |||
===Fighting=== | ===Fighting=== | ||
Nilsen often found himself in confrontations with others, notably enjoying getting into fights. If pressed, and only with those he trusted, he would say that the fights helped him to "get rid of his anger" and made him feel "normal for just a while." One notable example was soon after the Echo Squad crash when Nilsen found his way to a bar called the Allegation in the Bay View district of San Francisco. It was here that he got into a fight where he was outnumbered 2 to 1. He suffered a broken nose and a bruised rib. He was treated by [[Nera Ay|Cadet Nera Ay]], who was studying medicine. The two eventually became friends after this incident, and Nilsen was grateful for the help Nera gave when he was struggling in his classes. However, Nilsen graduated in 2400, he lost contact with Nera. | Nilsen often found himself in confrontations with others, notably enjoying getting into fights. If pressed, and only with those he trusted, he would say that the fights helped him to "get rid of his anger" and made him feel "normal for just a while." One notable example was soon after the Echo Squad crash when Nilsen found his way to a bar called the Allegation in the Bay View district of San Francisco. It was here that he got into a fight where he was outnumbered 2 to 1. He suffered a broken nose and a bruised rib. He was treated by [[Nera Ay|Cadet Nera Ay]], who was studying medicine. The two eventually became friends after this incident, and Nilsen was grateful for the help Nera gave when he was struggling in his classes. However, Nilsen graduated in 2400, he lost contact with Nera. | ||
==Ensign: Starfleet Career - Mid To Late 2400== | ==Ensign: Starfleet Career - Mid To Late 2400== | ||