Tatash: Difference between revisions

From 118Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(category update.)
No edit summary
Line 28: Line 28:
{{Section|Stats|Gold}}
{{Section|Stats|Gold}}


* '''Full Name''': Tatash Ssiolassh (Prefers first name, as the last name is tricky for most tongues)
* '''Full Name''': Tatash Ssiolassh (Pronounced Soo-lash)


* '''Race''': [[Gorn]]
* '''Race''': [[Gorn]]
Line 53: Line 53:
* '''Skin Tone''': Blueish/Green scales
* '''Skin Tone''': Blueish/Green scales


* '''Birthmarks, Scars''': Assorted, barely visible on his scales.
* '''Birthmarks, Scars''': Assorted, barely visible on his scales. Most due to various combat operations or over-vigorous sparring.


* '''Build''': Muscular, broad. Hulking rather than agile.
* '''Build''': Muscular, broad. Hulking rather than agile.  


* '''Face''': Long snouted for a Gorn. He has a lot of teeth on display as well, like a caricature of an old earth Crocodile.
* '''Face''': Long snouted for a Gorn. He has a lot of teeth on display as well, like a caricature of an old earth Crocodile.
Line 63: Line 63:
* '''Poses''': Usually finds himself with hands clasped behind his back, or at an attention pose thanks to many years of drilling.
* '''Poses''': Usually finds himself with hands clasped behind his back, or at an attention pose thanks to many years of drilling.


* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': When in private, usually shirtless with some loose fitting cargo trousers. If he has company he may wear a vest for modesty providing the temperature permits it. Otherwise he wears a bulky woollen jacket overcoat and heavy denim pants when in cooler climates.
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': Simple. Jeans and a sweatshirt, nothing flash or fancy.
 
* '''Shoes''': Preferably none, large issue boots while on duty.


* '''Handedness''': Right
* '''Handedness''': Right


* '''Voice''': Deep, occasionally a slight hiss on the S slips through the Universal Translator thanks to the Gorns unique language. He can come across as quite stern sounding, maybe even a touch demanding.
* '''Voice''': Deep, commanding. The translators adjusted to his speech patterns properly at long last. He does however have a very loud laugh.




{{Section|Manner|Gold}}
{{Section|Personal Details|Gold}}


* '''Quarters''': Sparse, his walls decorated with his achievements and a few photos of his parents. He keeps his ceremonial sword hanging above his bunk, to remind him of his duty from dawn to dusk (and also as a convenient weapon). He also keeps tropical fish in as big a tank as permitted, finding their movement almost hypnotic, and far more hypoallergenic then most pets. Always kept at 32 degrees centigrade.
* '''Quarters''': While sparse he does like to keep his space comfortable. Various scatter cushions adorn the seating in bright colours while he keeps his ceremonial weaponry on proud display. He has a medium size aquarium in which he keeps an assortment of tropical fish.  


* '''Favorite Room''': Usually an Arboretum if one is available, space has too little color and life without one. Can also be found in the ships lounge/bar.
* '''Favorite Room''': He tends to enjoy anywhere food is, either in the ships lounge or even occasionally joining the mess crew preparing his speciality grilled meats (which always go down a treat).


* '''Habits''': Tends to drum his fingers or toes when impatient, usually one of the few tells that he’s getting irritated.  
* '''Habits''': Tends to drum his fingers or toes when impatient, usually one of the few tells that he’s getting irritated.  


* '''Mannerisms''': Like his movement, he doesn’t really express with his hands or body language (except for an angry snarl if warranted) as much as most other races. His posture is kept fairly neutral, generally he talks slowly, appreciating that some races may find him hard to understand. He has however taken advantage of the translator not recognising several Gorn expletives, useful for moments of utter frustration.
* '''Personality''': He's very professional on duty, typically Gorn when it comes to his work ethic. Off duty however he tends to surprise people with how laid back he can be, enjoying good company (and good booze if he can find some!). Surprisingly even tempered despite his fearsome appearance, it takes a lot to make him angry and he tends to make a good, devoted friend to those that earn his trust.


* '''Religion/Spiritual Devotion''': Agnostic. He believes an infinite universe means that anything is possible, he just wants to see it to believe it.
* '''Religion/Spiritual Devotion''': Agnostic. He believes an infinite universe means that anything is possible, he just wants to see it to believe it.


* '''Hobbies and Pastimes''': Enjoys sparring, training with both ranged and melee weaponry. Once he feels comfortably out of his shell, he can be found usually inhabiting the ships bar while off duty, people watching.
* '''Orientation''': Despite being quite private, he has no qualm in admitting he's Gay, the Gorn priding themselves on duty and performance rather then personal preferences.
 
* '''Likes''': A good steak, cooking (Barbecue food is his speciality), competing in martial tournaments. He also enjoys spending time in the holodeck recreating large parks and woodlands, to alleviate the feeling of being cooped up on ship.  


* '''Dislikes''': Anything with fur, from Dogs to Catians. He tends to suffer a mild allergic reaction around them. Also, facial hair disconcerts him, something about the mammal races ability to randomly grow hair from places just seems bizarre.
* '''Hobbies and Pastimes''': He enjoys sparring and martial tournaments, although usually he's just as content to read a good book or take in the latest holo-adventures. He has an interest in classical music from numerous cultures, even enjoying the odd Klingon opera.


* '''Ambitions and Goals''': To do well in Starfleet, and by proxy help reopen a good dialogue between the Federation and the Gorn following the unfortunate conflict in recent years.
* '''Ambitions and Goals''': Tatash wants to progress well in Starfleet, following Nugra's footsteps as a personal inspiration. He hopes deep down that the exchange program will once more prove that Starfleet and the Hegemony are capable of being allies, or at least friendly towards each other.
   
   
* '''Temperament''' On duty, he is professional to the extreme, rarely indulging in frivolous conversation. Off duty however he’s far more relaxed and open to banter. He doesn’t anger quickly, preferring to remain as calculating and objective as possible, but once his temper is invoked it’s extremely hard to bring it back under control. It takes a certain sort of rare annoyances to make a cold blooded lizards blood boil.
* '''Physical Limitations''': Speed, or a lack of. He can’t keep up with a decent athlete, preferring instead to rely on his massive strength to find solutions. He also does not have a great deal of dexterity or technical knowledge beyond defensive and offensive systems.
 
* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''': He feels the constant need to do well for his family, the pressure of Gorn society always to live up to the family name. As a result of this, every action he takes is picked apart and over analysed afterwards, for his own peace of mind. He has a supportive but gravely ill father who he feels he has to 'take over' from after passing.
 
* '''Physical Limitations''': Speed, or a lack of. He can’t keep up with a decent athlete, preferring instead to rely on his massive strength to find solutions. He also does not have a great deal of dexterity. In Security situations, he’s the visible muscle while someone else would play the chaser.


{{Section|Family|Gold}}
{{Section|Family|Gold}}
Line 102: Line 94:
* '''Marital Status''': Single
* '''Marital Status''': Single


* '''Parents'''
* '''Father''': Talash


* '''Father''': Talash
A veteran General in the Gorn Ground Forces, Tatash's father has always been an inspiration to drive him, pushing him through the challenges he faced in his younger years with a harsh, but fair hand. Talash always pushed Tatash to do his best and to hone his abilities. Sadly, in recent years Talash has suffered numerous bouts of poor health, resulting in him essentially handing over the family name to Tatash as he knows his own time is starting to draw to a close, much to Tatash's horror.


* '''Mother''': Ssiruo
* '''Mother''': Ssiruo
His mother has been the wiser one when it came to bringing Tatash up, giving him the ability to be empathic towards those who suffer. It was Ssirou that inspired Tatash to devote his life to the protection of others rather then allowing his father to push him into permanent soldiering, something which has always been a point of contention between the two.


* '''Siblings''': None
* '''Siblings''': None
Line 114: Line 108:
Tatash has always been following a military career. While the Gorn are a civilised race, their culture still adheres to old traditions of being born into roles based on lineage. He has strove to do well by his father and serve within the Gorns fearsome ground military forces (the GGF).
Tatash has always been following a military career. While the Gorn are a civilised race, their culture still adheres to old traditions of being born into roles based on lineage. He has strove to do well by his father and serve within the Gorns fearsome ground military forces (the GGF).


It is this constant pressure to bring pride to his family that caused him to sail upwards in the ranks, Inducted as an officer he was deployed to Cestus III and became a Major, one of the key officers in charge of planetary security. It was here that he was introduced to the human colonists, and found that both Gorn and Human had managed to exist peacefully (after a brief conflict many years ago) and indeed build up a culture of mutual trust and friendship.
Inducted as an officer he was deployed to Cestus III and became a Major, one of the key officers in charge of planetary security. It was here that he was introduced to the human colonists, and found that both Gorn and Human had managed to exist peacefully (after a brief conflict many years ago) and indeed build up a culture of mutual trust and friendship.
 
When the brief conflict between the Federation and Gorn exploded in the mid 2380’s, Tatash was thankfully not part of it. Indeed, he strove to ensure that Cestus III was left well alone, ensuring  (along with other officers) that the Colonists were treated as an independent faction rather than part of the Federation. This was agreed in earnest, to protect interests on both sides.


It was this exposure to mankind and other races within the Federation that prompted the Gorn to 'volunteer' him for a diplomatic exchange program. One Federation officer was chosen to serve within the Gorn military arm, while Tatash was chosen to start from the ground up in Starfleet Academy in order to try and mend some bridges between the two powers. While older then most other cadets, his front line experience has given him a large advantage playing 'catch up' with the younger trainee's.
When the brief conflict between the Federation and Gorn exploded in the mid 2380’s, Tatash was thankfully not part of it. Indeed, he strove to ensure that Cestus III was left well alone, ensuring  (along with other officers) that the Colonists were treated as an independent faction rather than part of the Federation. This was agreed in earnest, to protect interests on both sides and to prevent a large scale skirmish becoming a situation of total war.


It was actually an enjoyable experience for him, once people got over the initial culture shock, he found that he had made some good friends. It was inevitable though that some resentment still remained and Tatash has always been cautious about getting too close to more senior officers that may remember or have lost men in the conflict.  
It was this exposure to mankind and other races within the Federation that prompted the Hegemony to 'volunteer' him for a diplomatic exchange program. One Federation officer was chosen to serve within the Gorn military arm, while Tatash was chosen to start from the ground up in Starfleet Academy in order to try and mend some bridges between the two powers. While older then most other cadets, his front line experience gave him a large advantage playing 'catch up' with the younger trainee's.


The hardest adjustment for him has been letting go of his former rank and privileges, and understanding the nuances of Federation culture where anyone regardless of birthright has the ability to excel. While he is not against the idea, and indeed in some ways respects it rather then challenges it, it's still something that is an alien concept.
It was actually an enjoyable experience for him, once people got over the initial culture shock, he found that he had made some good friends. It was inevitable though that some resentment still remained and Tatash has always been cautious about getting too close to more senior officers that may remember or have lost men in the conflict between the two powers.  


His service on the Columbia helped him grow rapidly from a self-imposed outcast to finally being able to open up to those around him. With the help of new friendships formed he's become a surprisingly warm and good humoured individual which often catches people off guard. Despite being a cold blooded race, he deeply values friendship and will stop at nothing to protect those that earn his trust.
The transition was difficult, after all Starfleet was a lot more relaxed then the rigid hierarchy of total obedience that existed within the Gorn forces. He has however grown to understand that the more pliable structure is far better for adaptability and letting individuals shine beyond their posting.


On more then one occasion he's also displayed a rather uncharacteristic sense of humour, appreciating not only a good pun but also more then willing to take his fair share of jabs as well.  
His service on the Columbia helped him grow rapidly from a self-imposed outcast to finally being able to open up to those around him. The kindness he was shown on board created friendships that were tested in hardship and in celebration, ones that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.


{{Section|Professional History|Gold}}
{{Section|Professional History|Gold}}

Revision as of 13:11, 10 August 2015

USS Avandar
AV1.jpg
03-Lt-Gold.png
00-Blank-Gold.png
Tatash
Position Chief Tactical Officer
Rank Lieutenant
Species Gorn
Gender Male
DOB 235706.18
Age 44
Birthplace Ghdar
Awards & Service Ribbons
Awards ServiceRibbons FirstContact 2011.jpg
Campaign-star.png
Awards ServiceRibbons Prometheus Incident 2014.jpg
Awards ServiceRibbons Explorers 2011.jpg
Awards ServiceRibbons LifesavingSilver 2011.jpg
Awards ServiceRibbons GoodConduct 2011.jpg


First Contact Ribbon
Prometheus Ribbon
Explorer's Ribbon
Silver Lifesaving Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon


Lieutenant Tatash, a Gorn, is currently the Chief Tactical Officer onboard USS Avandar.

Stats


  • Full Name: Tatash Ssiolassh (Pronounced Soo-lash)
  • Date of Birth: 236006.18
  • Place of Birth: Ghdar
  • Age: 35
  • Gender: Male
  • Telepathic Status: Not Telepathic or Empathic


Appearance


  • Height: 7’3”
  • Weight: 353 lbs
  • Eye Color: Yellow
  • Skin Tone: Blueish/Green scales
  • Birthmarks, Scars: Assorted, barely visible on his scales. Most due to various combat operations or over-vigorous sparring.
  • Build: Muscular, broad. Hulking rather than agile.
  • Face: Long snouted for a Gorn. He has a lot of teeth on display as well, like a caricature of an old earth Crocodile.
  • Carriage: Slow moving and quite reserved, he moves with deliberate steps with very little superfluous motion.
  • Poses: Usually finds himself with hands clasped behind his back, or at an attention pose thanks to many years of drilling.
  • Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Simple. Jeans and a sweatshirt, nothing flash or fancy.
  • Handedness: Right
  • Voice: Deep, commanding. The translators adjusted to his speech patterns properly at long last. He does however have a very loud laugh.


Personal Details


  • Quarters: While sparse he does like to keep his space comfortable. Various scatter cushions adorn the seating in bright colours while he keeps his ceremonial weaponry on proud display. He has a medium size aquarium in which he keeps an assortment of tropical fish.
  • Favorite Room: He tends to enjoy anywhere food is, either in the ships lounge or even occasionally joining the mess crew preparing his speciality grilled meats (which always go down a treat).
  • Habits: Tends to drum his fingers or toes when impatient, usually one of the few tells that he’s getting irritated.
  • Personality: He's very professional on duty, typically Gorn when it comes to his work ethic. Off duty however he tends to surprise people with how laid back he can be, enjoying good company (and good booze if he can find some!). Surprisingly even tempered despite his fearsome appearance, it takes a lot to make him angry and he tends to make a good, devoted friend to those that earn his trust.
  • Religion/Spiritual Devotion: Agnostic. He believes an infinite universe means that anything is possible, he just wants to see it to believe it.
  • Orientation: Despite being quite private, he has no qualm in admitting he's Gay, the Gorn priding themselves on duty and performance rather then personal preferences.
  • Hobbies and Pastimes: He enjoys sparring and martial tournaments, although usually he's just as content to read a good book or take in the latest holo-adventures. He has an interest in classical music from numerous cultures, even enjoying the odd Klingon opera.
  • Ambitions and Goals: Tatash wants to progress well in Starfleet, following Nugra's footsteps as a personal inspiration. He hopes deep down that the exchange program will once more prove that Starfleet and the Hegemony are capable of being allies, or at least friendly towards each other.
  • Physical Limitations: Speed, or a lack of. He can’t keep up with a decent athlete, preferring instead to rely on his massive strength to find solutions. He also does not have a great deal of dexterity or technical knowledge beyond defensive and offensive systems.

Family


  • Marital Status: Single
  • Father: Talash

A veteran General in the Gorn Ground Forces, Tatash's father has always been an inspiration to drive him, pushing him through the challenges he faced in his younger years with a harsh, but fair hand. Talash always pushed Tatash to do his best and to hone his abilities. Sadly, in recent years Talash has suffered numerous bouts of poor health, resulting in him essentially handing over the family name to Tatash as he knows his own time is starting to draw to a close, much to Tatash's horror.

  • Mother: Ssiruo

His mother has been the wiser one when it came to bringing Tatash up, giving him the ability to be empathic towards those who suffer. It was Ssirou that inspired Tatash to devote his life to the protection of others rather then allowing his father to push him into permanent soldiering, something which has always been a point of contention between the two.

  • Siblings: None

Personal History


Tatash has always been following a military career. While the Gorn are a civilised race, their culture still adheres to old traditions of being born into roles based on lineage. He has strove to do well by his father and serve within the Gorns fearsome ground military forces (the GGF).

Inducted as an officer he was deployed to Cestus III and became a Major, one of the key officers in charge of planetary security. It was here that he was introduced to the human colonists, and found that both Gorn and Human had managed to exist peacefully (after a brief conflict many years ago) and indeed build up a culture of mutual trust and friendship.

When the brief conflict between the Federation and Gorn exploded in the mid 2380’s, Tatash was thankfully not part of it. Indeed, he strove to ensure that Cestus III was left well alone, ensuring (along with other officers) that the Colonists were treated as an independent faction rather than part of the Federation. This was agreed in earnest, to protect interests on both sides and to prevent a large scale skirmish becoming a situation of total war.

It was this exposure to mankind and other races within the Federation that prompted the Hegemony to 'volunteer' him for a diplomatic exchange program. One Federation officer was chosen to serve within the Gorn military arm, while Tatash was chosen to start from the ground up in Starfleet Academy in order to try and mend some bridges between the two powers. While older then most other cadets, his front line experience gave him a large advantage playing 'catch up' with the younger trainee's.

It was actually an enjoyable experience for him, once people got over the initial culture shock, he found that he had made some good friends. It was inevitable though that some resentment still remained and Tatash has always been cautious about getting too close to more senior officers that may remember or have lost men in the conflict between the two powers.

The transition was difficult, after all Starfleet was a lot more relaxed then the rigid hierarchy of total obedience that existed within the Gorn forces. He has however grown to understand that the more pliable structure is far better for adaptability and letting individuals shine beyond their posting.

His service on the Columbia helped him grow rapidly from a self-imposed outcast to finally being able to open up to those around him. The kindness he was shown on board created friendships that were tested in hardship and in celebration, ones that he will carry with him for the rest of his life.

Professional History


  • Date Graduated from Academy: 239108.18
  • Major: Starship Security, Boarding operations.
  • Minors: Tactical, Ship to Ship combat operations.
  • Current Rank: Lieutenant
  • Current Duty Post: Chief Tactical Officer
  • Weapon Proficiency: Melee weaponry (Vss'Nok/Vss'Kot Bladed Weapons) / Type II & IIIa/b Phaser Rifle, Type 33 CQB Carbine. Note: Due to Tatash's large hands, Type I Phasers are near unusable due to their small size.

Service Record

Service Record
Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment
004-Cadet1st-Blue.png
Cadet First Class 239108.18 Graduated Starfleet Academy Security
01-Ensign-Gold.jpg
Ensign 239108.18 - 239205.03 USS Columbia Security
02-LieutenantJG-Gold.jpg
Lieutenant JG 239205.03 - 239207.26 USS Columbia Security
03-Lieutenant-Gold.jpg
Lieutenant 239207.26 - 239208.06 USS Columbia Chief of Security
03-Lieutenant-Gold.jpg
Lieutenant 239208.06 - Current USS Avandar Chief Tactical Officer

Archives



NPC Listing   ·   USS Avandar Crew Manifest   ·   Crew History
AmbDellaTrillWiki Image.png
Commanding Ofc.
Della Vetri
Roster-Siris.png
Executive Officer
Siris
Capt Raj Blueheart1.png
Chief Medical Ofc.
Raj Blueheart
Ceilidh1.jpg
Counselor
Ceilidh Riverview


Avandarlogo.png
TLeaFO.png
Chief Science Ofc.
T'Lea
DannyWilde.jpg
Chief of Security
Danny Wilde
NikkiRyan2.jpg
Chief Engineer
Nikki Ryan
Edit This Nav