Daniel Wood

Ensign Wood is currently a Security Officer on the USS Independence-A

Statistics

• Full Name: Daniel Peter Wood
• Age: 23
• Gender: Male
• Date of Birth: 235808.31
• Place of Birth: England, Sol
• Marital Status : Single
• Date Graduated from Academy: 238405.12
• Current Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
• Current Assignment: USS Independence-A
• Duty Post: Security Officer

Physical Appearance

• Species : Human
• Height: 5'7"
• Hair color : Blonde
• Eye color : Blue
• Handedness: Right

Family Information

• Father : Cmdr Matthew Gardiner (Age: 50) Current Status : Deceased - Tactical Officer aboard USS Cairo
• Mother : Dr Alena Gardiner (Age: 50) Current Status : Widowed - Medical Researcher on Sol
• Siblings Brother : Mr Karl Gardiner (Age:18) Current Status : Awaiting entry to the Academy
• Spouse : N/A
• Children : N/A

Character History

Daniel new what to do with his life as young as six. His father inspired him to become a Starfleet officer, but his mother wanted him to become a physician. In high school he achieved top grades, and was classed as a very hard working, consciencous person, who always put others first. He was known for his constant questioning of the teachers and sometimes came out on top. He was in his school's running team, and competed in many events. Whilst at Buckie High School Daniel made a friend for life, Kris Mann, they have continued to support each other through there choosen career's. When Daniel broke the news that he had applied for the academy, to Kris, he was devastated and this in turn affect Daniel. They both mutually agreed they would still be there for one another even when they had parted. They see each other as much as possible but it is difficult given Daniels choosen career.

Daniel went into denial over his fathers death and claimed he would gain revenge for his father. Daniel overcome this denial by the unlikly bonding of a young Klingon boy named Artok they formed a friendship that could never be defeated and both boys stayed in touchever since going there sperate ways. As a result of this friendship Daniel has become very fluent in Klingonese and enjoys many rituals of the Klingon Empire.

After his leaving of school he took a six month break to visit Qo'noS, and to support his friend Artok upon his joining of the Klingon Defense Force. After this he submitted his papers for the academy and gained entrance.

Personal Information

Strengths/Talents

• Daniel is a good listener and was asked by the Commandant of the Academy to consider a counselling position.
• Daniels communications skills are widly known amongst his class and are very reliable in situation.
• Daniel is a natural leader.
• Daniel always puts others before himself.

Limitations/Weaknesses

• Daniel is extrtemely known for relaxing in the Holodeck enjoying Medieval Time programmes.
• Daniel's most common weakness is his 'addiction' to coffee, nothing makes Daniel more happy when working hard to enjoy a good coffee. His particular favourite is Columbian.

Likes

• Daniel enjoys playing the piano and Commander Data once commented on this, ever since Commander Datas encouragement Daniel has been determined to do even better.
• Daniel enjoys a morning run in the English country side before his lessons start whether it be in the holodeck or the real thing.

Dislikes

• Daniel has an extreme dislike for cheese after an incident in his youth.
• Daniel dislikes the idea of football due to the holigans who invite violence.

Hobbies/Interests

• Daniel enjoys competing in races with fellow collegues whether it be swimming or running.

Ambitions

• To become an excellent Taction and Security officer.
• To become a respected Admiral and hopefully head the Security Council.
• To become a Klingon Specialist

Education

• Primary Education : Crosby Primary School
• Secondary Education: Foxhills School Technology College
• Secondary Education: Buckie High School
• Starfleet Academy Training

Profesional History

Awards & Commendations

• None at this time.

Service Record

• 238002.02 : Graduated from High School
• 237803.15 : Enrolled in Starfleet Academy
• 238405.12 : Gradtuated from the Academy
• 238402.16 : Recieved a Major in Security
• 238402.16 : Recieved a Minor in Communications/Operations
• 238405.12 : Recieved automatic promotion to Ensign
• 238405.15 : Posted to the USS Independence-A
• 238408.07 : Recieved promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade

Medical Records

Major reconstruction of the left arm after a shuttle accident, reconstruction of the arm was succesful and no scars are left. - Dr Amander Robb (Chief Medical Officer) Stardate 237804.16

Psychological Records

After the death of his father Daniel took it upon himself to be the man of the house and was under great stress to perform. He saw what his father did as an act of bravery for his crew and felt as if he had to do the same. After numerous counselling sessions Daniel decided that he had a very respectable father and decided that he had no obligation to live to his fathers standards. As a result of this Daniel has become a stronger psycholocicaly developed person and would make a fine officer some day. He always put others first and listens to thier problems offering excellent advice this will hold him in good stead for his first command. A note for the record is that I Lt.Cmdr Terri Farquhar would also like Daniel to become a counselor. -Lt.Cmdr Terri Farquhar

Rank History

Cadet 1st year

Daniel intially found it difficult to adapt to life in Starfleet and was rapidly falling behind in his classes. After a meeting with the Commandant he was ordered to seek council, to see whether this would continue or not. Lt.Cmdr Terri Farquhar requested Daniel to be placed inder her care, to this day it is not clear why. Daniel stayed at a steady pace but was still behind the rest of his classmates. Daniel barley passed his first year.

Cadet 2nd year

Daniel continued to see Lt.Cmdr Farquhar and between them managed to solve his problems. Daniel worked extra hard to catch up with his class mates and sacrificed many pleasures to do so. After many months of physical training aswell as mental training Daniel sat his exams and passed with good grades. This not only boosted his confidence but what Daniel was about to achieve would boost the instucters and the Commandants confidence in Daniel.

Cadet 3rd year

Daniel decided it was time to end his sessions with Lt.Cmdr Farquhar having sought refugee with his class mates discussing issues. His classmates now confided in Daniel more than ever, and unbeknown to them, both the Commandant and Lt.Cmdr Farquhar noticed his extreme ability to deal with people and situations. Daniel was approached speratly on numerous occasions asking him to swap course from Security to Counseling, all times he refused. Daniel's confidence had grown so much that he was now questioning instructers and there theory's something he knew they didn't like and sometimes he knew it was futile but he got results with some of his reasoning.

Cadet 4th year

Daniels final year was probably his best after his continued success in class and top marks. He prepared himself mentally for the Kobayashi Maru and Psyhc Test. Daniel aslo proved highly suited to the role of a Security Officer having gained top marks in his Command test. His teacher Lt.Cmdr Sidney Riley was later to become his first Officer. After succesfully completing all three tests Daniel proudly accpeted his graduation and subsequent promotion to Ensign. In attendance of his graduation was Lt.Cmdr Farquhar, who supported Daniel through his Academy Days.

Ensign

Daniel recieved a promotion after graduating from the Academy. Daniel's first vessel was the Prometheus Class vessel, USS Independence-A, under the command of Rear Admiral Anassasi. Daniel had an intresting first mission that took the Independence on a rescue mission. Facts on this mission are sketchy due to the Starfleet Division of Temporal Anomolies classifying the mission details. How ever something Daniel did on this mission earned him the respect of his crew and Daniel recieved a promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade on Stardate 238408.07.

Lieutenant Junior Grade

The celbration party turned into a somewhat diaster, causing a holosuite to turn hostile threatening the life of all senior staff aboard the Independence. All crew members were saved and a new lifeform encountered.

Lieutenant

Awaiting promotion

Lieutenant Commander

Awaiting promotion

Commander

Awaiting promotion and completion of the Bridge Officer Exam

Captain

Awaiting promotion