Tahna Meru

USS Gorkon
Tahna Meru
Position	Science Officer
Rank	Lieutenant
Species	Bajoran
Gender	Female
DOB	237510.10
Age	26
Birthplace	Deep Space Nine
Academy Transcript • Medical Record Service Ribbons Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal Intelligence Star Good Conduct Ribbon Joint Meritorious Unit Award Prisoner of War Ribbon Purple Heart Starfleet Investigation Ribbon Silver Lifesaving Ribbon Awards Genesis Award Nebula Bar Russ Bar 1-year Member Badges G239801TM4

		“Somewhere in space hangs my heart, shaking in the void.” Edith Södergran

Lieutenant Tahna Meru is currently serving as a Science Officer aboard the USS Gorkon.

	Personal Stats

• Height: 5'5"
• Weight: 132lbs
• Hair: Dark brown
• Eyes: Dark brown
• Skin tone: Warm brown
• Build: Fit
• Voice: Gentle, softspoken
• Scars: Small scar on her right middle finger from a mishap on her uncle’s farm when she was 10.
• Handedness: Right

	Personality

• Habits/Mannerisms: Fidgets with things around her to stay focused.
• Religion/Spritual Devotion: Follower of the Prophets (though not always the best one).
• Mental problems (complexes and phobias): Dyscalculia
• Personality: Optimistic. Somewhat introverted.
• Hobbies and Pastimes:
  • Reading: She has a small collection of physical books she studies and rereads regularly, however she typically reads on her PADD for convenience’s sake.
  • Botany: She has time spent on her uncle’s farm growing up to thank for her love of plantlife. She cultivates several species of native Bajoran flowers in her quarters.

	Background

Meru was born in 2375 and spent her early childhood on Deep Space Nine where her mother was posted with the Bajoran militia, though her family made frequent visits and eventually moved to her uncle’s farm in Bajor's Kendra Province to accommodate her father's progressing disability. Meru had no siblings so she cherished time spent with her two younger cousins on the farm. She spent her spare time reading about distant planets and pestering her mother into letting Meru shadow her on her visits to the space station, solidifying her desire to one day join Starfleet despite her parents' reservations.

Meru has dyscalculia and as a result, failed the math portion of the Starfleet Academy entrance exam the first time she took it. She retook it the next year after more intensive study and passed, entering the Academy at age 19.

	Relationships

STARFLEET

• Ico Ena - Meru’s best friend. The two met at the Academy after accidentally signing up for Intro Cardassian instead of Intro Cartography. They have a lot in common and were reunited when the Gorkon participated in a mission to rescue Ena and her classmates on Darime IV.
• Megan "Meg" Bendyn - The two literally ran into each other on the Gorkon and found they shared an interest in botany. Meru appreciates Meg’s cheerful demeanor.
• Cory Stoyer - A friendship sparked over a shared love of reading, despite their differences in taste. He was one of the first people to welcome her to the Gorkon.

FAMILY

• Parents:
  • Mother: Tahna Yavarel - Bajoran Militia (retired).
  • Father: Tahna Rej - artist.
• Siblings: None
• Uncle: Valis Aleni - kava farmer.
• Cousins:
  • Valis Tara - plans to inherit the family farm.
  • Valis Renas ("Ren") - Starfleet Cadet 4th Class.

	Service History

Service History
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Cadet, Fourth Class	239409.01 - 239508.30	Starfleet Academy	Science Major
	Cadet, Third Class	239509.01 - 239608.30		Science Major Helm/Nav Minor
	Cadet, Second Class	239609.01 - 239708.30
	Cadet, First Class	239709.01 - 239801.12
		239801.13 - 239801.19	USS Centris-A NCC-72913
	Ensign	239801.20 - 239812.27	USS Gorkon NCC-82293	Science Officer
	Lieutenant JG	239812.28 - 239907.19
	Lieutenant	239907.20 - Current

	Awards and Ribbons

For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 239801.20 Starfleet Academy Awarded for graduating from Starfleet Academy. Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal 239802.10 USS Gorkon Awarded for work in Ma no Umi against insurmountable odds, and a few pirates, while facing off against not only the Orion Syndicate, but members of several factions. Intelligence Star 239802.10 USS Gorkon Awarded for quick thinking, resourcefulness, and determination while maintaining cover. Good Conduct Ribbon 239802.10 USS Gorkon Awarded for the many acts of gallantry performed during the infiltration of Nassau. Joint Meritorious Unit Award 239802.10 USS Gorkon Awarded for working with an allied party to achieve their common goals. Prisoner of War Ribbon 239802.10 USS Gorkon Awarded for bravery in the face of danger, and reacting calmly under pressure following capture by Theeda Purple Heart 239812.28 USS Gorkon Awarded for the physical sacrifices we make while performing our duty, our willingness to risk our own wellbeing in the service of others. Starfleet Investigation Ribbon 239812.28 USS Gorkon Awarded for using their knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities to conduct an investigation; in so doing, solve crime, defuse threats and resolve dangerous situations. The situation on Darime required those skills in abundance, and our officers tracked down murderers, saboteurs and butchers. Silver Lifesaving Ribbon 239907.20 USS Gorkon For exemplary bravery and quick-thinking in a tremendously dangerous predicament. Award Name Date/Assignment Citation Genesis Award 239806.26 USS Gorkon Awarded for showing conspicuous effort in improving their simming skills. Nebula Bar 239906.27 USS Gorkon Awarded for making "a particular effort to pump lifeblood into the locations we've visited, filling in the gaps where the travel guidebook descriptions leave off." Russ Bar 239906.27 USS Gorkon Awarded for broad and deep knowledge and understanding of Trek’s lore and mythology, particularly of Bajoran people and culture. 1-year Member 239906.29 USS Gorkon A length of service award given to those who have been members continuously for one year.

	Gallery

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  Tahna Meru at the 2398 Fleet Awards Ceremony

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  Cyberpunk Tahna Meru for the 2398 Halloween Avatar Contest

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  Tahna Meru as drawn by her friend, Ico Ena (OOC credit to Andrea)

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  Tahna Meru at the 2399 Fleet Awards Ceremony

	SIM Archive

• Phone Home - A conversation with her parents at the conclusion of her first mission.
• Counseling Session, Stardate 239806.29 - Meru deals with the emotional fallout of her time in the Skarbek universe.
• Time to Explore! - Exploring Deluvia IV while on medical leave.
• (Backsim) Shezara: Part 1Part 2 Part 3 - Meru meets fellow Bajoran cadet Ico Ena when they accidentally register for the wrong class.

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