Skye Shepherd

USS Chin'toka
Skye Shepherd
Position	Science Officer
Rank	Ensign
Species	Trill/Human
Gender	Female
DOB	237912.11
Age	21
Birthplace	Heran’zul, Mayrn Province, Trill
Writer ID	C240110SS2

Ensign Skye Shepherd is currently serving as a Science Officer aboard the USS Chin'toka.

Appearance

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• Height: 5ft 10in. (178 cm.)
• Weight: 110 Lbs. (49 kg)
• Hair: Golden Blonde
• Eyes: Blue-Gray
• Build: Athletic, lean. Slightly muscled frame, somewhat underweight. Tall for her age and gender.

she has some slightly faded, Trill markings on both temples which were inherited from her father. Often hidden by loose strands of blonde hair.

Relationships

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Biological Family:

Orrin Castel: Biological father, happens to be a male, 47 year old joined Trill with a 250 year old symbiont (Castel) that has withheld four previous hosts:

• Zenith Castel | Male | 23 years old when joined | Ambassador/Diplomat | 78 years old at death (surgical complications).
• Riven Castel | Male | 35 years old when joined | Counselor/Therapist | 85 years old at death (blood loss)
• Vex Castel | Female | 29 years old when joined | Medical Officer (Symbiosis Commission) | 52 years old at death (prisoner of war, suffered an early symbiont removal)
• Saskia Castel | Female | 32 years old when joined | Armory Officer (Starfleet) | 54 years old at death (asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen while stranded on a drifting shuttle)

He’s (Orrin) 6’1” and light skinned, with the typical spotted pattern of his people running down both temples and sides of his body. The hair often kept short and blonde neatly combed. Grayish blue eyes and a lightly muscled frame. His current rank in Starfleet being a Lieutenant Commander within the Science Division. Serving onboard a Starship. Mostly seen wearing the blue collared shirt, from the Starfleet issued uniform, along with its corresponding pips and Delta comm badge.

Eden Shepherd: Biological Mother, happens to be a 45 year old human female from Washington State, USA, Earth who serves the United Federation of Planets as a Diplomat and Ambassador residing on Trill. She was the one who took care of Skye throughout most of her childhood, although they are not as close as they could have been.

While she was the one to raise her, tensions between the two never seemed to subside. While she still cares about her mother, the corruption of their relationship doesn’t allow for much closure to occur. Although the young hybrid has tried for their bond to improve, only so much can be done.

For an American woman, she is considered to be tall standing at 5’10.” Her build is similar to Skye’s by having an athletic frame with some lean muscles. All features are light, with blonde hair reaching the upper half of her back and gray eyes. Often seen within her diplomatic garments. With fancy hairstyles due to her diplomatic and ambassadorial background.

Background

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Personality:

Skye Shepherd is a compassionate and deeply empathetic individual, always wanting to make a positive impact on those around her. Her anxious nature often causes her to overthink, especially when faced with new or unpredictable situations. She worries about making mistakes or letting others down, and this fear can sometimes make her second-guess herself. However, her determination to be a good Starfleet officer keeps her going. Skye is diligent and meticulous in her duties, often preparing extensively to avoid potential problems, and is known for her thoroughness in her scientific research.

She genuinely cares about her colleagues and will go out of her way to offer support, even if it means pushing through her own anxieties. Skye’s kindness is evident in her interactions, as she always tries to see the best in people and empathizes with their struggles, regardless of their background. She is especially sensitive to the balance between her human and Trill sides, often feeling caught between two worlds. This internal conflict makes her particularly attuned to others who feel out of place or are struggling with their identities. Her determination shines through in her scientific work, as she dreams of making discoveries that could help others understand and appreciate diverse life forms across the galaxy.

Skye may come across as overly cautious or nervous at times, but her kindness, empathy, and determination to do what’s right make her a cherished member of any crew she eventually joins.

Backstory:

Childhood and Life in Heran’zul

Skye Shepherd, was born within the small city of Heran’zul located within the M-Class planet, Trill. On Stardate: 237912.11 to her parents, 25 year old Starfleet Lieutenant JG. Orrin Triyan (Trill) from the Science Division and 23 year old Diplomat Eden Shepherd (Human), member of the United Federation of Planets.

The first couple of years  within her life were spent close to both of her parents and the rural environment in which they lived. Her childhood home happened to be an antique farmhouse which Orrin and his wife had bought not long after their first and only daughter was born, an environment closely related with nature. Being raised by a member of the Symbiosis Commission and a devoted scientist. He had spent the last four years of his life on a Starfleet assignment being promoted from Ensign to Lieutenant Junior Grade. Just in time to watch his daughter grow and reach her important milestones for an infant.  Ranging from her first words to first steps, learning how to navigate her home-world, and all culture it had to offer.

On Stardate 238102.05, her father now aged 27 (two years after Skye’s birth), was to be joined with a 250 year old Symbiont by the name of Castel who held the memories of four previous hosts. The initial, surgical procedure ran successfully. Although the adaptation process for the young man would be proven a battle hard to win. Thus, a slow recovery process was about to begin. Which wouldn’t allow him to return to his post onboard the USS New Jersey NCC-1975 as Chief Science Officer for a long time period (Eight years to be precise).

During that time (from ages 2-6), she was homeschooled and taught by a private tutor and close friend to her mother, Salus Vex. Member of the Trill Science Ministry, who taught their daughter various subjects ranging from math, literature, biology, astronomy, amongst many others. Allowing her to value the rich culture that had shaped their people to become one with their environment. While her spare time was spent looking after the farm and enjoying time outdoors, coming to understand the wildlife inhabiting their forests.

Moving to Mak’ala

Skye and her family moved to the capital city of Mak’ala two years later (238810.15) due to her mother’s diplomatic duties within the Federation due to Klingons happened to be posing a threat towards the Beta Quadrant. Being allowed, for the first time in her life, to attend school amongst other kids. Her parents grew prominent within their jobs, with her father, now known as Orrin Castel, being allowed to return to his post onboard the USS New Jersey after eight years of struggle to adapt to his assigned symbiont. Back to a life amongst the stars. Along with it a promotion to a higher rank as lieutenant within the scientific division.

Often, the nine year old hybrid would be invited to fancy banquets alongside her mother, who had been newly appointed as Earth’s diplomat for the embassy located on Trill. Thus, their family became recognized by many across the city. Which meant their quality of life slowly began to improve, regardless of the rural city in which their life had once begun. Their relationship was close to the Symbiosis Commission's board being the main people to protect such a sacred legacy from the symbionts that remained, both joined and unjoined.

She began showing promise through her interest in understanding all fauna and flora surrounding their home. Visiting the caves in order to hold long conversations with unjoined Trill, known as the Guardians who looked after several symbionts awaiting for their hosts within the pools she denominated to have been their natural habitat for countless centuries. One of her first friendships while living in the capital happened to be one of the initiates waiting to be joined, sharing stories about the different worlds in which they stood.

Every once in a while, holographic transmissions from her father would reach their home. Never truly feeling as though he had left. The Shepherd-Castel family held strong ties amongst its members, even if some days were tense amongst them. She’d always wondered what life beyond their home world looked like. What creatures could be found beyond the forests surrounding different, Trill provinces.

Enrollment to Starfleet Academy, (San Francisco, CA):

Graduation From Starfleet Academy:

Arrival to the USS Chin’toka:

Service History

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Starfleet Service Record Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Cadet 2398 - 2401 Starfleet Academy Cadet Ensign SD 240110.23 - Present USS Chin'toka Science Officer

Awards & Service Ribbons

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Awards and Service Ribbons
Award Name Date/Assignment Citation None Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon Year or Stardate Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.

SIM Archive

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• There’s No Word For Welcome- 78811.77 - Indicates her arrival onboard the USS Chin’toka, being introduced to her mentor, Dr. V’Len Kel for the first time.
• Title of Second SIM - (Stardate and brief description of what happens)

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