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	Serala

USS Chin'toka

Commander Serala

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Rank: Commander
Ship: USS Chin'toka
Position: Commanding Officer
Species: Half-Romulan/Half-Human
Gender: Female (she/her)

Age: 47
DoB: 235407.15
Birthplace: Bogotá, Columbia, Earth
Records
- Academy Transcripts
- Medical Record
Log Entries
- Mission Log
- Personal Log

Awards

5-year Member
B-Plot Award
Pathfinder Award
Khan Award
Sheathed Sword
Vega Award
Combs Cross
Community Champion Award
TOSMA
Neelix Award

Awards

Strange Medallion
Staff Member of the Year Award
Chief's Citation Award

Service Ribbons

Federation Cross
UFP Medal of Freedom
Starfleet Medal of Commendation
Frontier Day Ribbon
Frontier Day Ribbon
Intelligence Star
Distinguished Service Ribbon
Legion of Merit
Par'tha Expanse Colonization Ribbon
Romulan Campaign Medal
Quantum Reality Service Ribbon
Galactic War with the Borg Service Medal
Changeling Campaign Ribbon
Purple Heart
Legacy Ribbon
First Officer Ribbon
Department Chief Ribbon
First Contact Ribbon
Innovation Ribbon
Lifesaving Ribbon
Diplomacy Ribbon
Peacekeeper Service Ribbon
Medical Science Ribbon
Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal
Maiden Voyage Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Explorer's Ribbon
Captain's Commendation
Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon

Commemorative Coins

Badges

User Page

"Duty is Honor. Honor is Life. Jolan'tru"

— Serala's Personal Motto

"The strongest tactical move is always the one in which you reap the highest gain at the lowest cost. Going out with phasers firing may seem heroic, but in the long run it is merely foolish. Retreat is often the best possible option."

— Lt Cmdr Tuvok, USS Voyager^[1]

Commander Serala, a Half-Romulan/Half-Human female, is currently serving as the Commanding Officer aboard the USS Chin'toka, NCC-97187.

Serala became life-bonded to her new husband, Stevok of Vulcan, when he found her swimming in the pool of a waterfall while she was on shore leave at Lydor IX where he was working as a xenobiologist for the Daystrom Institute. Stevok had just begun his first pon farr and Serala, unaware and rebounding from a perceived unrequited love, fell for him. The next morning, when she woke up in her tent, she found the bond in place. Ever since then, Serala has developed a love for her husband that goes far beyond anything she ever imagined possible, even beyond what she felt for her previous love. However, sadly, Stevok was recently murdered by a delirious victim of a mysterious affliction. This terrible tragedy was countered by the birth of their lovely daughter, T'Saara, though Serala will always feel the loss of her husband deeply.

On Stardate 239901.15, Serala decided that she needed to take an extended leave of absence to raise her daughter and spend time with her mother. She traveled to Mol'Rihan (New Romulus), where she spent several months immersed in the culture of her people and finally getting to experience what it means to be Romulan. While she absolutely loved her time there, Serala knew that it would only be temporary since the Federation and Earth were her home.

Serala was recalled from her leave to assume temporary command of the USS Astraeus and take it to the Par'tha Expanse where she was to relinquish the ship to the command of Captain Mei'konda Delano and resume her duties as his First Officer. Upon arrival at the Expanse, she discovered the USS Chin'toka currently severely damaged after diverting a rogue neutron star that was on course to destroy Lanaxa. The crew of the Chin'toka was transferred to the Astraeus and the Chin'toka was towed back to the Utopia Planitia shipyards for refit and repair.

Since then, Serala served as First Officer of the Astraeus until 2401 when she was given command of the USS Chin'toka as a result of the events that took place during Frontier Day. After discovering a plot against the Federation from Changelings, Serala was dispatched by Captain Mei'konda Delano to take command of the USS Chin'toka to help deal with the threat. Serala led a hastily assembled skeleton crew to take the ship and launched just in time for the Borg and Changeling combined attack on Earth. After helping to defend Earth and rescue President Anton Chekov, Serala was given permanent command of the Akira-class starship.

Statistics

Full Name: Serala (Serala Elizabeth Davis, or more formally Serala Elizabeth i-Bogotá ei-Terra t'Tuella Davis) [Serala has chosen to use only her given name, but public records still contain her full name for legal reasons]
Date of birth (Age): 235407.15 (47) [Human equiv. 26]
Species: Half-Romulan/Half-Human
Gender: Female (she/her)
Height: 1.77m (5'10")
Weight: 156
Hair: Black
Eyes: Green
Build: Athletic

Background

Chronological History

235407.15 Earth, Bogotá, Columbia - Born

236504.05 Earth, Bogotá, Columbia - Father dies

239104.22 Accepted into Starfleet Academy

239109.03 Reports to Academy - San Francisco

239411.27 Begins final exam - USS Centris-A

239412.05 Graduates Starfleet Academy; assigned to USS Atlantis

239504.24 Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade

239507.30 Gets married to Stevok of Vulcan

239508.08 Promoted to Lieutenant

239602.03 Promoted to Lieutenant Commander

239612.13 Reassigned to Strategic Operation Officer

239703.03 Stevok is brutally murdered leaving Serala a widow while expecting her first child.

239703.04 Serala's daughter, T'Saara, is born

239703.06 Serala's father, James Davis, reveals he has been secretly in hiding, having faked his own death.

239703.28 Promoted to First Officer

239804.25 Promoted to Commander

239901.15 Begins Extended LOA on Mol'Rihan (New Romulus)

239911.27 Serala is recalled to duty by Starfleet Command and ordered to take temporary command of the USS Astraeus

239912.06 Serala relinquishes command of USS Astraeus to Captain Mei'konda Delano and resumes her assignment as his First Officer

240107.13 Serala assumes command of the USS Chin'toka to deal with the Frontier Day threat

240108.24 Serala gives birth to twin sons Terron and Vaebn

240109.29 Serala marries Jorin

240110.23 Serala assumes permanent command of the USS Chin'toka, NCC-97187

Background

Serala's parents met when her father, seeing R'val's discontent with the way the Imperial Government was treating the Military, began to groom her as an informant. As a Commander of a Warbird, R'Val made a great resource for Commander Davis, until they fell in love. Faced with the difficult position to defect to Romulus, or break off the relationship, Davis was about to do the unthinkable when the Tal'Shiar intervened. Realizing she was compromised, R'Val turned to her Human lover and effected her escape just in the nick of time. Davis settled his lover on Earth and soon the two were married.

A year later, Serala was born. Her parents tried to instill in her the values of both of their cultures, and for the most part they were successful. However, like her physiology, Serala was partial to her Romulan heritage. She was especially drawn to the idea of mnei'sahe, the Romulan idea of honor, and she has modified this concept to fit her mixed values.

Personality

Serala tends to be reserved outwardly due to the incessant harassment she suffered from human children when she was a child. This has caused her to be suspicious of people until she gets to know them. The greatest tragedy of her life so far has been the death of her father which left a hole in her heart that has yet to be filled.

One of Serala's strangest quirks is her tendency to slip into Romulan when stressed, but she is aware of this and monitors it to the best of her ability.

Due to her Romulan physiology and her upbringing in Bogotá, Serala has an intense dislike of the cold. A fact that is sure to cause her problems during her time in Starfleet.

Relationships

Family

Father: Cdr. James Davis, SF Intelligence (Ret.)
Mother: R'Val, Former Romulan Commander, defector too UFOP 235209.20. Now Ambassador for the Romulan Republic to the Federation and the Par'tha Expanse
Siblings: Maria Consuela Gomez (half-sister) (recently revealed)
Spouse:
- Jorin of Mol'Rihan, Junior Ambassador to the Federation, Par'tha Expanse
- Previously: Doctor Stevok of Vulcan, Xenobiologist, Psychiatrist, deceased
Children:
- T'Saara, daughter of Stevok
- Terron, son of Jorin and twin of Vaebn
- Vaebn, son of Jorin and twin of Terron

Others

Toryn Raga
Best friend & Godfather to T'Saara, Terron, and Vaebn, First Officer, USS Ronin

Serala's oldest friend in the fleet, Toryn Raga was at one point a romantic interest. She and Toryn never managed to take that last step, despite a mutual attraction. This ended when Serala met her now deceased husband, Stevok, and bonded with him during his pon farr. This created some tension between them, and Serala feels they never fully recovered that friendship; a fact she regrets to this day. The two of them bonded as friends over a mountain climb on a frozen world, along with Valin Dermont and Christoper Lambert, who has since left the fleet. Serala was miserable during the entire climb due to her extreme sensitivity and dislike for the cold, but despite that was pleased to have been invited along as she was the new kid on the block and feeling very much the outsider. Serala has recently asked her friend to be the godfather to her daughter, T'Saara - a responsibility he gladly accepted despite his being uncomfortable with small children. Serala has recently expanded Toryn's godparent duties to include her twin sons, Terron and Vaebn.

Ishkabella Journs
Friend and Godmother to T'Saara, Terron, and Vaebn

Having the honor of delivering Serala's baby, not to mention finally capturing the heart of her best friend, Toryn Raga, Ishka has managed to secure a spot on Serala's list of friends. While Serala is not as close to Ishka as she is to Toryn, Serala is hoping to eventually develop a closer relationship with her. Ishka has also been named godmother to Serala's children due to her relationship with Toryn, and the fact that her level of responsibility has greatly impressed the Half-Romulan.

Esa Kiax
Chief Operations Officer, USS Astraeus

A recent addition to Serala's list of friends, though she's not sure if Esa feels the same, Serala has taken the Trill woman into her circle after she recently went through a major heartbreak of her own that rivaled Serala's after the loss of her husband. Understanding that level of grief and needing someone who understands that she can share it with, Serala has determined to make the Trill her friend. She just hopes Esa is willing to let her in. Serala had been watching with growing approval the budding romance between the Trill woman and Master-at-Arm Chief Petty Officer Andrew Davis and was saddened at the Chief's death which has hurt her friend once again.

Image Gallery

Dress Whites
Husband - Dr. Stevok, deceased
Daughter - T'Saara
T'Saara, Age 2
Father - Cdr. James Davis, retired
Mother - Ambassador R'Val
Serala's dathe'anofvsen
Wedding Gown
2019 Awards Ceremony
2020 Awards Ceremony
New Year's Eve, 2397
Pirate Serala

Service History

Starfleet Service Record

Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
Cadet	2390 - 2394	Starfleet Academy	Tactical & Security Major
Ensign	239412.04 - 239504.24	USS Atlantis	Security Officer
Lieutenant JG	239504.24 - 239508.08	USS Atlantis	Security/Tactical
Lieutenant	239508.08 - 239602.03	USS Atlantis	Asst. Chief & Chief of Security/Tactical
Lieutenant Commander	239602.03 - 239609.12	USS Atlantis	Chief of Security/Tactical
Lieutenant Commander	239612.13 - 239704.05	USS Atlantis	Strategic Operations Officer
Lieutenant Commander	239704.05 - 239709.01	USS Atlantis	First Officer
Lieutenant Commander	239709.01 - 239804.25	USS Chin'toka	First Officer
Commander	239804.25 - 239901.15	USS Chin'toka	First Officer
Commander	239911.27 - 240107.08	USS Astraeus	First Officer
Commander	240107.13 - Present	USS Chin'toka	Commanding Officer

Awards & Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award	Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
	B-Plot Award	Stardate 239506.25 USS Atlantis	Awarded to those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot
	Pathfinder Award	Stardate 239606.27 USS Atlantis	Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members
	1-year Member	Stardate 239606.27 USS Atlantis	Awarded for active membership greater than 1 year
	Khan Award	Stardate 239706.27 USS Atlantis	Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more.
	Sheathed Sword	Stardate 239706.27 USS Atlantis	Presented to those to decide to inflict mental and/or physical trauma on their character, and then dive into the resulting emotions and choices in a realistic manner.
	Vega Award	Stardate 239806.20 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to those who bring the worlds of their crews to life with art, videos, and all kinds of artistic endeavours.
	3-year Member	Stardate 239806.28 USS Chin'toka	For those who have been members continuously for three years
	Strange Medallion	Stardate 239808.06 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to First Officers who perform above the call of duty.
	Pathfinder Award	Stardate 239906.27 USS Chin'toka	Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members
	Combs Cross	Stardate 239906.27 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to individuals who bring their ships to life with well-rounded PNPCs, enhancing plots and character development, without detracting from the main story and characters of the sim. They add depth and colour to the universe, and make the journey the experience. Named for Jeffrey Combs, guest star of a thousand faces.
	Combs Cross	Stardate 239906.27 Denali Station	Awarded to individuals who bring their ships to life with well-rounded PNPCs, enhancing plots and character development, without detracting from the main story and characters of the sim. They add depth and colour to the universe, and make the journey the experience. Named for Jeffrey Combs, guest star of a thousand faces.
	Community Champion Award	Stardate 239906.28 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to members who participate in – or help facilitate – simming community events, representing the best of StarBase 118 RPG to other organizations by hosting events, acting as contest judges, or otherwise contributing their expertise in a way that benefits the wider community.
	TOSMA	Stardate 240007.04 USS Astraeus	Awarded to members who show great dedication in their behavior and simming abilities. A candidate for TOSMA gives strong, solid ideas to the storyline and character development on a regular basis. They also take the time to edit and proofread their sims to guarantee that their writing is of high quality.
	Neelix Award	Stardate 240007.04 USS Astraeus	Awarded to officers who go above and beyond the call of duty by displaying additional, Out of Character commitment. This includes assisting fellow officers in need of simming assistance, facilitating Out of Character discussions with the crew, maintaining wiki articles, and more.
	Neelix Award	Stardate 240007.04 Denali Station	Awarded to officers who go above and beyond the call of duty by displaying additional, Out of Character commitment. This includes assisting fellow officers in need of simming assistance, facilitating Out of Character discussions with the crew, maintaining wiki articles, and more.
	5-year Member	Stardate 240007.05 USS Astraeus	Awarded for active membership greater than 5 years
	Chief's Citation Award	Stardate 240007.06 USS Astraeus	Awarded to essential Staff Members whose determined work has benefitted the group In Character, and/or Out Of Character, even while their primary service was not as the Commanding Officer of a simming installation. Inspired by the non-commissioned and enlisted personnel who are the backbone of any starship but were rarely recognized in Star Trek lore in favor of the officers.
	Neelix Award	Stardate 240106.26 USS Astraeus	Awarded to officers who go above and beyond the call of duty by displaying additional, Out of Character commitment. This includes assisting fellow officers in need of simming assistance, facilitating Out of Character discussions with the crew, maintaining wiki articles, and more.
	Staff Member of the Year Award	Stardate 240107.03 USS Astraeus	Awarded to Staff Members who have contributed tirelessly to the organization through any number of Out of Character channels, while maintaining excellence in simming on their vessel. This is an award granted to any staff member, regardless of rank.
Service Ribbon	Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
	Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon	Stardate 239412.05 Starfleet Academy	Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.
	Legacy Ribbon	Stardate 239501.17 USS Atlantis	Awarded for service during the reactivation of the USS Atlantis
	Captain's Commendation	Stardate 239501.17 USS Atlantis	Awarded for exemplary or honorable actions taken in the line of duty
	Purple Heart	Stardate 239504.24 USS Atlantis	Awarded for injury in the line of duty
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Stardate 239606.01 USS Atlantis	Awarded for a joint action with an ally or neutral force toward a common goal
	Legion of Merit	Stardate 239504.24 USS Atlantis	Awarded for meritorious service
	Legion of Merit	Stardate 239508.08 USS Atlantis	Awarded for meritorious service
	Lifesaving Ribbon	Stardate 239510.31 USS Atlantis	Awarded for saving a life in the line of duty
	Purple Heart	Stardate 239602.03 USS Atlantis	Awarded for injury in the line of duty
	Legion of Merit	Stardate 239602.03 USS Atlantis	Awarded for meritorious service
	Department Chief Ribbon	Stardate 239602.03 USS Atlantis	Awarded for holding the title of department chief for no less than 6 months
	Explorer's Ribbon	Stardate 239608.28 USS Atlantis	Awarded for participation in the exploration of a Chon station
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Stardate 239612.09 USS Atlantis	Awarded for a joint action with an ally or neutral force toward a common goal
	Good Conduct Ribbon	Stardate 239612.09 USS Atlantis	Awarded to an individual who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty.
	Department Chief Ribbon	Stardate 239612.09 USS Atlantis	Awarded for holding the title of department chief for no less than 6 months
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Stardate 239704.05 USS Atlantis	Awarded for a joint action with an ally or neutral force toward a common goal
	Captain's Commendation	Stardate 239704.05 USS Atlantis	Awarded for exemplary or honorable actions taken in the line of duty
	Diplomacy Ribbon	Stardate 239710.03 USS Atlantis	Awarded to an individual who has distinguished herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means.
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Stardate 239710.03 USS Atlantis	Awarded for a joint action with an ally or neutral force toward a common goal
	Captain's Commendation	Stardate 239710.03 USS Atlantis	Awarded for exemplary or honorable actions taken in the line of duty
	Maiden Voyage Ribbon	Stardate 239712.31 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to an individual who has served in the first mission of a newly commissioned vessel or installation.
	Diplomacy Ribbon	Stardate 239712.31 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to an individual who has distinguished herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means.
	Explorer's Ribbon	Stardate 239804.25 USS Chin 'toka	Awarded for participation in the exploration of an Uncharted Region of Space
	First Contact Ribbon	Stardate 239804.25 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for First Contact with the people of Eladar IV
	Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal	Stardate 239804.25 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for action against Caraadian Pirates.
	Distinguished Service Ribbon	Stardate 239804.25 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for Demonstrating the ideals of the Federation during a First Contact Mission
	Par'tha Expanse Colonization Ribbon	Stardate 239808.28 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to a member of the Chin'toka who participated in the mission to secure permission from the Par'tha Expanse Great Council to establish a colony in this new area of space, thus furthering the Federation's goals of exploration, diplomacy, and scientific discovery.
	Diplomacy Ribbon	Stardate 239808.28 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to an individual who has distinguished herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means.
	Purple Heart	Stardate 239812.28 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for injury in the line of duty
	Federation Cross	Stardate 239812.28 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Federation which involved personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish herself above her comrades and which involved risk of life
	Legacy Ribbon	Stardate 240001.10 USS Astraeus	Awarded for service during the reactivation of the USS Astraeus
	Medical Science Ribbon	Stardate 240005.27 USS Astraeus	Awarded to an individual who participates in, and successfully finds a cure to a deadly, infectious disease that threatens to infect an entire planet or crew. This ribbon will serve as recognition for a job well done in saving the lives of others through scientific research, determination, and personal risk.
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Stardate 240005.27 USS Astraeus	Awarded for a joint action with an ally or neutral force toward a common goal
	Peacekeeper Service Ribbon	Stardate 240005.27 USS Astraeus	Awarded to an individual who participates in, and successfully completes, a mission where keeping the peace is the primary goal.
	Diplomacy Ribbon	Stardate 240005.27 USS Astraeus	Awarded to an individual who has distinguished herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means.
	Starfleet Medal of Commendation	Stardate 240005.27 USS Astraeus	Awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary bravery and courage, although not to the extent of warranting the award of a Medal of Valour, while not engaged in conflict with an enemy of the Federation. The act or acts of heroism must be particularly notable and involve a conspicuous risk of life, setting the recipient apart from their comrades.
	Romulan Campaign Medal	Stardate 240103.17 USS Astraeus	Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Romulans.
	Quantum Reality Service Ribbon	Stardate 240103.17 USS Astraeus	Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission within an alternate universe.
	Distinguished Service Ribbon	Stardate 240103.17 USS Astraeus	Awarded for Demonstrating the ideals of the Federation during a conflict with the Romulan Star Empire in an alternate universe.
	First Officer Ribbon	Stardate 240103.17 USS Astraeus	Awarded to an individual who has completed no less than one year of continuous service as a First Officer. This ribbon recognizes those First Officers who have served their vessels (or stations) for at least one year. It acknowledges the dedication and effort required of these officers to assist their Commanding Officers and to help lead their crews through a year's tour of duty.
	Purple Heart	Stardate 240105.27 USS Astraeus	Awarded for injury in the line of duty
	Federation Cross	Stardate 240108.28 USS Astraeus / USS Chin'toka	Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Federation which involved personal bravery or self-sacrifice so conspicuous as to clearly distinguish herself above her comrades and which involved risk of life, specifically for actions taken during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401 and for saving President Chekov's life.
	Legacy Ribbon	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for service during the reactivation of the USS Chin'toka
	UFP Medal of Freedom	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for conspicuous heroism in the defense of a UFP member world, namely Earth, during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401
	Intelligence Star	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for participation in a covert operation to protect the security and interests of the Federation or its allies during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401.
	Galactic War with the Borg Service Medal	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for participation in the conflict against the Borg during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401
	Changeling Campaign Ribbon	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for participation in the conflict against the Changelings during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401
	Distinguished Service Ribbon	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for demonstrating the ideals of the Federation during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401.
	Frontier Day Ribbon	Stardate 240110.23 USS Astraeus	Tier One awarded for participation in the defense of Earth and the Federation during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401.
	Frontier Day Ribbon	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Tier Two awarded for participation in the defense of Earth and the Federation during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401.
	Innovation Ribbon	Stardate 240110.23 USS Chin'toka	Awarded for innovative tactics used in the defense of Earth and the Federation during the Frontier Day crisis of 2401.