Sera

		“Insufficient facts always invite danger.” -Ambassador Spock

Denali Station
Sera (Sa'Ers-a M'Lyr'Zor)
Position	Engineering Officer
Rank	Lieutenant JG
Species	Vulcan
Gender	Female
DOB	235904.04
Age	42
Birthplace	Jia'anKahr, Lyr T'aya, Vulcan
Writer ID	J239812S14

Ensign Sera is currently serving as an Engineering Officer at Denali Station.

Appearance

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• Height: 1.78 m
• Weight: 68 kg
• Hair: Dark Brown
• Hair length: Mid-back, straight
• Hair style: Parted slightly off-center, pulled back into low chignon
• Eyes: Blue
• Build: Slim/Athletic

Background

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Sera’s worldview up until leaving Vulcan to enter Starfleet Academy was incredibly insular even to mainstream Vulcan’s standard. This was due in part to her rather unorthodox upbringing within a remote clan (Lyr Zor) that could trace back their origins to well before the time of Surak. Isolated by remote geography in the Southern hemisphere, Jia'anKahr, within the Lyr T'aya region, is an ancient walled city abutting the Vuldi Gorge; and does not make a habit of welcoming nonmembers.

The ancient Lyr Zor, once spoken of in fervent whispers, were secretive, martial in nature, and were utilized by some Royal Houses as spies and assassins, if the price was right. They were one of the last clans to adopt Surak’s teachings and, even then, did not open themselves to outsiders. Much of the clan’s social customs, behaviors, and hierarchy are still unknowns even in modern day, as Lyr Zor clan members do not discuss their ways with outsiders, including other Vulcans.

Sera was unable to achieve mastery over her emotions in the way that her family and clan required as the Lyr Zor devoted themselves to unorthodox interpretations of Surak’s philosophy. Her entire worldview has been skewed through the lenses of her clan’s “eyes.” Sera became a black sheep within her family and the community after a rather permanent end of her betrothal.

The catalyst for application to Starfleet Academy is not something that Sera ever discusses with anyone (except now she totally did one time), as it is a most private and frankly distressing event she has little desire to recount. Needless to say, after her pre-marital bond was dissolved, Sera abandoned her family and community and fled to Shir'Kahr for the express purpose of learning the required Federation Standard and taking the Starfleet entrance exam.

Personality

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Sera, on the surface, is logical and serene. She is in many ways innocent and naïve and had never left her home before leaving for the Academy, and. She quiet and dependable, but few really know her at all. Hers is one face amongst many, often overlooked. However, this has given her a tremendous amount of freedom to study those around her. She “enjoys” understanding how things work, and the solitude has given her the opportunity to analyze and evaluate those around her. That desire for dissecting things to achieve complete understanding is what drove her to declare as an Engineering major. Malfunctioning equipment did not mock her social ignorance, and a code is a code is a code and nothing else.

As she has no family (that will claim her), Sera has found herself adrift and attempting to adapt to life aboard a starship. She is finding her footing within the engineering department, and amongst her fellow engineering colleagues, and thusly is starting to experiment with various social interactions such as humor and sarcasm. This is being met with mixed results. More research and experimentation must be performed at this time.

Relationships

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Friendships

• Dekas

Everyone’s favorite scarlet feathered engineer! Dekas has proven to be a stalwart friend to all he meets. His Aurelian culture is on full display as he interacts with all those he has an opportunity to engage with, and Sera counts herself fortunate to work and associate with him.

• Kettick

One tends to create a bond with another when both experience out-of-body experiences together. Kettick and Sera got an opportunity to play dress-up in an alien holosuite program which didn’t require their corporeal bodies to participate. Sera finds Kettick’s thought processes fascinating and finds his presence most acceptable. Once Sera’s secret got out (in her defense she had skipped meditation), Kettick informed her that if ever another need for a champion arose, he would volunteer. Indeed.

Fun Facts and Trivia

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• Has developed an irrational "unease" of the dark after being taken possessed and shoved into a mental closet.
• She only learned Federation Standard to join Starfleet.
• Sera willingly tries new things in a most un-Vulcan-like manner. This includes food and drink, activities; just about anything, really.
• Sera is a TERRIBLE swimmer; in fact, she makes a much better rock in the water, TBH
• Doesn't draw any attention to it, but Sera is QUITE skilled in hand-to-hand unarmed combat, and her lirpa skills are killer.
• Sera cannot wink. It is now a work in progress.

Gallery

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  Masquerade Ball

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  White Mask for said ball

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  Sera’s dress hails from the independent Earth designer, “Gherkin,” who is headquartered in San Francisco. She entered the eccentric designer’s showroom to escape one of the horizontal rain showers that the city is known for during her academy days. Illogically enamored with Sera’s svelte form, he took her as a muse and demanded to have the honor of dressing her for formal events which Starfleet is known for. He simply wouldn’t take “No” for an answer.

Service History

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Starfleet Service Record Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Cadet 2394 - 2398 Starfleet Academy Cadet Ensign 239812.28 - 239909.06 USS Juneau Engineering Officer Lieutenant JG 239909.06 - present Denali Station Engineering Officer

Awards & Service Ribbons

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For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award Name Date/Assignment Citation Russ Bar 239906.27 Denali Station Awarded to a writer who possesses an exceptional grasp of Trek mythology Xalor Clan Xifilis Award 239906.28 Denali Station Awarded to simmers who overcome a disadvantage throughout simming Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 239812.28 Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy. Starfleet Investigation Ribbon 239905.07 USS Juneau Awarded to an officer who uses investigative skills to solve a crime, defuse a threat, or resolve a dangerous situation. Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal 239905.07 USS Juneau Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against pirates of any faction. Good Conduct Ribbon 239905.07 USS Juneau Awarded to a person who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty. Innovation Ribbon 239905.07 USS Juneau Awarded to a person who distinguishes him or herself by the innovative application of science or technology to resolve a dangerous situation. First Contact Ribbon 239909.06 Denali Station Awarded to a person who participates in a successful first contact event. Maiden Voyage Ribbon 239909.06 Denali Station Awarded to an individual who has served in the first mission of a newly commissioned vessel or installation.

SIM Archive

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• Break A Leg - (239812.28 - Ensign Sera arrives to USS Juneau)
• There's No Such Thing as a Free Cinnamon Roll - (2399.01.11 - Ensign Sera tries a cinnamon roll)
• Unacceptable - (239901.18 - Ensign Sera and Ensign Kettick play dress-up in a holosimulation not of their choosing)
• Dill of the Day - (239901.31 - The engineering trio attempt to get to the bottom of obvious replicator sabotage (because the alternative is frankly terrifying)
• Would a Colorful Metaphor be Appropriate in this Instance? - (239902.20 - Ensign Sera working with Commander Qinn on the Grace Hopper - showing off her engineering chops)
• It's all a Matter of Perspective - (239903.05 - Ensign Sera drags Ensign Aratta off the bridge for their own safety and in turn comes up with a plan)
• Laughter is the best Medicine? - (239904.02 - Ensign Sera tells a joke)
• Remind me to never come down here again - (239905.28 - Ensign Sera Lt. Cdr. Karise Indobri investigate contaminated water and get more than they bargained for)
• Just a normal day on Shore Leave - (239906.02 - The continuation of the water contamination saga)

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