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Hey all! My name is '''Jay''' and I have written for several PCs and NPCs - most notably as '''Maxwell Traenor'''


Hey, my name is Jason, and my primary PC is [[Traenor,_Maxwell|Maxwell Traenor]].  I have been a member of SB:118 since November of 2014.
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*'''Name''': Jay
*'''Joined Starbase 118''': November 2014
*'''Location''': Western Canada (UTC-8)


What are my motivations, and the basis of my primary character?  I was asked that recently, and came up with the following excuses... err, reasons.
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{{Logo and Ship|USS Apollo-A|Achilles}}
{{Logo and Ship|USS Darwin-A|Horizon}}
{{Logo and Ship|USS Za|Chariot}}
{{Logo and Ship|USS Constitution-B|Galaxy refit}}
{{Logo and Ship|USS Arrow|Saber}}


* '''Is there anything you'd like to share about the writer behind the character? There's no requirement here, just as much or as little as you're comfortable with.'''
** ''Keeping it necessarily brief, so as to not bore the readers mercilessly, I'm a lifelong Star Trek fan in particular and science fiction fan in general.  I chuckle when I look back now, because my brother and I used to mercilessly mock TOS when we were young.  Imagine two young boys watching syndicated reruns, carrying on their best (worst) MST3K-style commentary in front of the TV screen.  Drove our parents nuts!  Yet, by the time TNG came out, that good-natured derision had shifted into unabashed passion, and I have found it to be my favorite sci-fi universe ever since.'' 


* '''How did you find 118? What convinced you to join?'''
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** ''Fortunately, I found it through a simple web search.  What convinced me?  Hands down, the breadth and depth of the organization behind SB:118.  The information-rich website and wiki drew me in, and the training and mentor programs fired me up right from the word go.  I have been involved with several IRC and PBEM Star Trek roleplays through the years, and not a one held a candle to the level of support and encouragement that SB:118 provides from the moment you send in your initial application.''
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{{CharacterHeader|'''Main Character/s'''}}
{{CharacterListing|Commander|Maxwell Traenor||DS9|Constitution|First Officer|Inactive}}
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{{CharacterHeaderNoRound|'''P/NPCs'''}}
{{CharacterListing|Lieutenant JG|Noros Tanna||DS9|Constitution|Security|Inactive}}
{{CharacterListing|Cadet|Eden Taylor||DS9|Constitution|HCO|Inactive}}
{{EndCharacterHeader}}
{{CharacterTableEnd}}


* '''Did you draw your inspiration for your character from somewhere (or multiple somewheres) specific?'''  
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** ''Oh, my. So many influences!  From Star Trek, I always rooted for the underdogs; the awkward, fringe characters were always my favorite. Barclay, Rom, Phlox... Actually, that's true for most entertainment media I draw inspiration from. Books, movies, television, comics, games, I'm immediately drawn to and gain inspiration from the clueless and/or uninspiring antihero. Also, this character has more of 'me' in him than I think any other character I've ever played before. I have a really successful, rewarding career, but it's one I fluked into. I was a bit of a slacker as a teenager/young adult, and felt that there was some untapped potential that I missed out on. Maxwell gives me an outlet for fantastical introspection and say, "what if you you got a second chance at squandered opportunity?"''
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{{Awards Header}}
{{Citation|TOSMA|239112.15|USS Apollo-A|This award is given to members who show great dedication in their behavior, and simming abilities.}}
{{Citation|Design Astrofori One Runner Up|239205.04|USS Darwin-A|Runner up in a graphics competition to {{plainlink|http://forums.starbase118.net/index.php/topic/11694-contest-design-astrofori-one/|design Astrofori One}}.}}
{{Citation|Multispecies Initiative Winner|239206.15|USS Darwin-A|Winner of the first round of the Darwin's [[Multispecies Initiative]] competition.}}
{{Citation|Neelix Award|239212.17|USS Darwin-A|For extra, out of character, simming devotion. This includes, helping fellow officers who are in need of simming aid, running OOC sims, upkeep of wiki pages, etc.}}
{{Citation|B-Plot Award|239212.17|USS Darwin-A|For those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot.}}
{{Citation|Pathfinder Award|239212.17|USS Darwin-A|Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members.}}
{{Citation|Cochrane Award|239212.31|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to those science officers who have contributed greatly to the advance of science in the midst of their Starfleet career, by staying knowledgeable about their field, participating in the community of science, but most importantly, by placing their knowledge at the service of their ship and its mission.}}
{{Citation|Silver Palm|239306.21|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a simmer who has consistently boosted the morale of his/her crew. The recipient will be known to be able to add that spark to a plot whenever it may be lagging, or may be able to consistently bring enjoyment or a bit of humour to the sim, whilst keeping such sims relevant and realistic.}}
{{Citation|Khan Award|239306.21|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more.}}
{{Citation|Strange Medallion|239306.25|USS Darwin-A|Named after Commander Sally Strange, widely known as one of the most creative and dedicated First Officers in the fleet's early years, this award is given to those who perform above the call of duty in the position of First Officer.}}
{{Citation|Boothby Award|239306.26|USS Darwin-A|For trainers who go above and beyond their Academy Training Requirements. These trainers display an outstanding example of dedication to bringing new cadets to our community.}}
{{Citation|Chief's Citation Award|239506.28|USS Constitution|Starfleet history is much more liable to recognize the triumphs of its notable officers, and while non commissioned and enlisted personnel occasionally receive recognition, the NCO backbone of a starship is likely to go unremarked upon. So that our integral support staff don't similarly slip through the cracks, the Chief's Citation recognizes those essential staff members whose determined work has benefited the group, IC and/or OOC, even while their primary service was not as the commanding officer of a starship or other simming installation.}}
{{Citation|Rising Star Award|239506.29|USS Constitution|For members of lieutenant commander rank or higher who show great promise in many facets of their participation in the group, and to whom we look to as a future leader.}}
{{Service Ribbons Header}}
{{Citation|Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon|239111.24|USS Apollo-A|Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.}}
{{Citation|Prometheus Ribbon|239204.18|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who helped in handling the Prometheus Incident and ensuing chaos during 2392.}}
{{Citation|Joint Meritorious Unit Award|239206.14|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.}}
{{Citation|Joint Meritorious Unit Award|239207.26|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.}}
{{Citation|UFP Medal of Freedom|239207.26|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who shows conspicuous heroism in the defense of a UFP member world.}}
{{Citation|Lifesaving Ribbon|239207.26|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who has saved a life in the line of duty.}}
{{Citation|Department Chief Ribbon|239209.22|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who has held the title of department chief for no less than 6 months. This ribbon signifies the important achievement of being in charge of a ship/installation's department for a period of time.}}
{{Citation|Good Conduct Ribbon|239209.22|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty.}}
{{Citation|Prometheus Ribbon|239209.22|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who helped in handling the Prometheus Incident and ensuing chaos during 2392.}}
{{Citation|Explorer's Ribbon|239212.07|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.}}
{{Citation|Explorer's Ribbon|239301.05|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.}}
{{Citation|Captain's Commendation|239301.05|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person for exemplary service and/or honorable actions performed in the course of his/her duties, when that service is deemed worthy of formal recognition by his/her commanding officer.}}
{{Citation|Legion of Merit|239304.13|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.}}
{{Citation|Explorer's Ribbon|239304.13|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.}}
{{Citation|Galactic War with the Borg Service Medal|239304.13|USS Darwin-A|Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Borg.}}
{{Citation|Joint Meritorious Unit Award|239310.29|USS Za|Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.}}
{{Citation|First Contact Ribbon|239310.29|USS Za|Awarded to a person who participates in a successful first contact event.}}
{{Citation|Medical Science Ribbon|239404.30|USS Constitution|Awarded to an individual who participate in, and successfully find a cure to a deadly, infectious disease which 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.}}
{{Citation|Peacekeeper Service Ribbon|239404.30|USS Constitution|Awarded to an individual who participates in, and successfully completes, a mission where keeping the peace is the primary goal.}}
{{Citation|Legion of Merit|239505.16|USS Constitution|Awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.}}
{{Citation|Joint Meritorious Unit Award|239505.16|USS Constitution|Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.}}
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* '''The backstory of your character is pretty unique - instead of jumping into the Academy as a young adult, you chose to have your character rise through the enlisted ranks first. What was the catalyst for this addition to his story?'''
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** ''This may at first sound antithetical, but I needed a boring character in order to make him interesting.  What would make him different from (in character) literally thousands of fresh baby-faced 22 year old cadets?  I could have made him alien, but that's a somewhat common course to take, and I wanted a different challenge.  Why had he been so apathetic until now?  Why now such a radical career shift?  What happened in his past life, and how might that reflect on his current challenges?  The conscious decision to make him "too" normal, and see how he grows and changes when surrounded by and contrasted against the elite of Starfleet, was too tempting a concept to ignore.''
'''Place any OOC activities here! Bear in mind that this is only a starting point, so feel free to modify as you feel fit!'''


* '''And how did he injure his knee?'''
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** ''Well, see, he was an adventurer once like you, until he took an arrow... Ahem.  Sorry, couldn't resist.  I don't know yet...  but it will be boring, I'm sure!  I find great humor in the droll and inane.  Though it would be cool to say he fought off a pack of wild targ, or slipped while scaling the warp core escaping from the Borg, I think that would be too easy.  Someday, I'll find just such a droll and inane reason for the injury, and then the fun will be in finding a way to write about it in an interesting and engaging way.'' 
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* '''Your character is a science officer with a science background. Why science? What was the appeal for you?'''
** ''Simply, I love treknobabble.  Any excuse I have to trot it out, I will.  In the past, I used to exclusively play engineers, simply for the opportunity to pepper my writing with anything and everything Trek technology.  But, I kept falling into that most basic of traps: deus ex machina.  It became too much of a crutch to make something up that solved any problem, a la 'sonic screwdriver' (if you'll excuse my Whovian whimsy).  That's generally not expected of a science officer, though.  The role is generally that of a support specialist, which is much more enjoyable for me.  I don't want to resolve the plot, I want to provide the information for others to resolve the plot.  And I want to use treknobabble while I accomplish that.  So, a scientist became a natural fit.''
 
* '''Where do you see yourself in the fleet in a few years? Is command something you're considering?'''
** ''That's a good question to ponder.  I'd be lying if I said that the allure of my own command isn't a siren song, but it's tempered by my desire to grow and progress at a reasonable rate first.  If I can't be a supportive and effective member of SB:118 first and foremost, then I won't be having fun, and if I'm not having fun, then I wouldn't be an effective captain.  I still feel really new, and I want to build a strong network of friends both on the Apollo and throughout the fleet before command ever becomes a priority for me.''
 
 
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|width="100pt"|[[Traenor,_Maxwell|'''Maxwell Traenor''']]<br>Main PC<br>{{USS|Darwin-A}}
|Maxwell is a journeyman scientist who toiled for years in relative obscurity.  Though he considers himself a little long in the tooth, he's currently enjoying a renaissance passion in his career.<br><br>His initial posting was the {{USS|Apollo-A}}, and is now serving on the {{USS|Darwin-A}}.
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|[[Bellem_Terk|'''Bellem Terk''']]<br>PNPC
|Terk is a young Bajoran biologist with a big attitude.  He is manic, very introverted, yet highly dedicated to his profession.  Though he doesn't "play well with others" in the traditional sense, he still can manage to work towards the common good... when he is cajoled and threatened, that is.<br><br>He originally appeared on the {{USS|Apollo-A}}, but is currently in hiatus.
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Latest revision as of 23:46, 22 July 2020

Hey all! My name is Jay and I have written for several PCs and NPCs - most notably as Maxwell Traenor


Stats

  • Name: Jay
  • Joined Starbase 118: November 2014
  • Location: Western Canada (UTC-8)


Ships of the Line

ApolloApprovedLogo.png Achilles-scale.png
USS Apollo-AAchilles class
DarwinLogo.png Horizon-scale.png
USS Darwin-AHorizon class
ZaLogo.png Chariot-scale.png
USS ZaChariot class
USS Constitution-logo.png Galaxy refit-scale.png
USS Constitution-BGalaxy class
USS Arrow-logo.png Saber-scale.png
USS ArrowSaber class


Player Characters

Main Character/s
Serial:
Insignia Rank Character Name Vessel Current Post Status
DS9style-cmdr red.png
Commander Maxwell Traenor USS Constitution-B First Officer Inactive
P/NPCs
Insignia Rank Character Name Vessel Current Post Status
DS9style-ltjg gold.png
Lieutenant JG Noros Tanna USS Constitution-B Security Officer Inactive
DS9style-cadet4 red.png
Cadet Eden Taylor USS Constitution-B HCO Officer Inactive


Awards - Traenor

Awards and Service Ribbons
Award Name Date/Assignment Citation
Awards General Tosma1 2011.jpg
TOSMA 239112.15
USS Apollo-A
This award is given to members who show great dedication in their behavior, and simming abilities.
Astrofori One Contest Runner up.png
Design Astrofori One Runner Up 239205.04
USS Darwin-A
Runner up in a graphics competition to design Astrofori One.
MultispeciesInitiativeWinner.png
Multispecies Initiative Winner 239206.15
USS Darwin-A
Winner of the first round of the Darwin's Multispecies Initiative competition.
Awards General Neelix 2011.jpg
Neelix Award 239212.17
USS Darwin-A
For extra, out of character, simming devotion. This includes, helping fellow officers who are in need of simming aid, running OOC sims, upkeep of wiki pages, etc.
Awards General BPlot 2011.jpg
B-Plot Award 239212.17
USS Darwin-A
For those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot.
Awards General Pathfinder 2015.png
Pathfinder Award 239212.17
USS Darwin-A
Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members.
Awards DutyPost CochraneAward 2011.jpg
Cochrane Award 239212.31
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to those science officers who have contributed greatly to the advance of science in the midst of their Starfleet career, by staying knowledgeable about their field, participating in the community of science, but most importantly, by placing their knowledge at the service of their ship and its mission.
Awards General SilverPalm 2011.jpg
Silver Palm 239306.21
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a simmer who has consistently boosted the morale of his/her crew. The recipient will be known to be able to add that spark to a plot whenever it may be lagging, or may be able to consistently bring enjoyment or a bit of humour to the sim, whilst keeping such sims relevant and realistic.
Awards The Khan Award.png
Khan Award 239306.21
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more.
Awards DutyPost StrangeMedallionAward 2011.jpg
Strange Medallion 239306.25
USS Darwin-A
Named after Commander Sally Strange, widely known as one of the most creative and dedicated First Officers in the fleet's early years, this award is given to those who perform above the call of duty in the position of First Officer.
Awards Special Boothby 2011.jpg
Boothby Award 239306.26
USS Darwin-A
For trainers who go above and beyond their Academy Training Requirements. These trainers display an outstanding example of dedication to bringing new cadets to our community.
Awards Staff ChiefCitation2015.png
Chief's Citation Award 239506.28
USS Constitution
Starfleet history is much more liable to recognize the triumphs of its notable officers, and while non commissioned and enlisted personnel occasionally receive recognition, the NCO backbone of a starship is likely to go unremarked upon. So that our integral support staff don't similarly slip through the cracks, the Chief's Citation recognizes those essential staff members whose determined work has benefited the group, IC and/or OOC, even while their primary service was not as the commanding officer of a starship or other simming installation.
Awards Special RisingStar 2011.jpg
Rising Star Award 239506.29
USS Constitution
For members of lieutenant commander rank or higher who show great promise in many facets of their participation in the group, and to whom we look to as a future leader.
Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation
Awards ServiceRibbons Graduate.jpg
Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 239111.24
USS Apollo-A
Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.
Campaign-star.png
Awards ServiceRibbons Prometheus Incident 2014.jpg
Prometheus Ribbon 239204.18
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who helped in handling the Prometheus Incident and ensuing chaos during 2392.
Awards ServiceRibbons JointMeritoriousUnit 2011.jpg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award 239206.14
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.
Awards ServiceRibbons JointMeritoriousUnit 2011.jpg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award 239207.26
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.
Awards ServiceRibbons MedalOfFreedom 2011.jpg
UFP Medal of Freedom 239207.26
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who shows conspicuous heroism in the defense of a UFP member world.
Awards ServiceRibbons LifesavingBasic 2011.jpg
Lifesaving Ribbon 239207.26
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who has saved a life in the line of duty.
Awards ServiceRibbons DepartmentChief.jpg
Department Chief Ribbon 239209.22
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who has held the title of department chief for no less than 6 months. This ribbon signifies the important achievement of being in charge of a ship/installation's department for a period of time.
Awards ServiceRibbons GoodConduct 2011.jpg
Good Conduct Ribbon 239209.22
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty.
Campaign-star.png
Awards ServiceRibbons Prometheus Incident 2014.jpg
Prometheus Ribbon 239209.22
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who helped in handling the Prometheus Incident and ensuing chaos during 2392.
Awards ServiceRibbons Explorers 2011.jpg
Explorer's Ribbon 239212.07
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.
Awards ServiceRibbons Explorers 2011.jpg
Explorer's Ribbon 239301.05
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.
Awards ServiceRibbons Commendation.jpg
Captain's Commendation 239301.05
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person for exemplary service and/or honorable actions performed in the course of his/her duties, when that service is deemed worthy of formal recognition by his/her commanding officer.
Awards ServiceRibbons LegionOfMerit 2011.jpg
Legion of Merit 239304.13
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Awards ServiceRibbons Explorers 2011.jpg
Explorer's Ribbon 239304.13
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.
Awards ServiceRibbons WarWithBorg 2011.jpg
Galactic War with the Borg Service Medal 239304.13
USS Darwin-A
Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Borg.
Awards ServiceRibbons JointMeritoriousUnit 2011.jpg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award 239310.29
USS Za
Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.
Awards ServiceRibbons FirstContact 2011.jpg
First Contact Ribbon 239310.29
USS Za
Awarded to a person who participates in a successful first contact event.
Awards ServiceRibbons medicalscience 2013.jpg
Medical Science Ribbon 239404.30
USS Constitution
Awarded to an individual who participate in, and successfully find a cure to a deadly, infectious disease which 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.
Awards ServiceRibbons Peacekeeper 2011.jpg
Peacekeeper Service Ribbon 239404.30
USS Constitution
Awarded to an individual who participates in, and successfully completes, a mission where keeping the peace is the primary goal.
Awards ServiceRibbons LegionOfMerit 2011.jpg
Legion of Merit 239505.16
USS Constitution
Awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Awards ServiceRibbons JointMeritoriousUnit 2011.jpg
Joint Meritorious Unit Award 239505.16
USS Constitution
Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.


OOC Activities

Place any OOC activities here! Bear in mind that this is only a starting point, so feel free to modify as you feel fit!