Sera

		“A Vulcan...great.” - Lieutenant Aine O. Sherlock

StarBase 118 Ops
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
Academy Transcript

Lieutenant JG Sera is currently serving as an Engineering Officer at StarBase 118 Ops.

Appearance / Vitals

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• Height: 1.79 m (5' 10.5")
• Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
• Hair: Dark Brown
• Hair length: Mid-back, slightly wavy
• Hair style: Parted slightly off-center, pulled back into low chignon - of late a little less polished than usual
• Eyes: Blue
• Build: Slim/Athletic
• T/E Rating: T5
• Portrayal: Cobie Smulders

Family

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  T'Rel

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  Soven

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  Kesh

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  Vanik

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  Lt. Meidra Sirin

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  D'Vik

• Relationship Status: Unbonded/Single
• Parents: T'Rel (mother), Soven (father)
• Siblings: Brothers - Kesh, Vanik
• Additional Relevant Family Members: Cousin - Lieutenant Meidra Sirin, USS-Gorkon | Uncle - D'Vik

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 and their allegiances to well before the time of Surak. Her clan is 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 at least outwardly 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, and this is just how the clan wants it.

“Misdirection is the key to survival. Never attack what your enemy defends, never behave as your enemy expects, and never reveal your true strength. If knowledge is power then to be unknown is to be unconquerable.” - Denak M'Lyr'Zor, Follower of Tellus

Sera found the prospect of continuing in the family business to be less than a desirable future for herself. That coupled with an engagement to a boor of a male which her mother insisted upon to bring greater power and prestige to their family within Clan Lyr'Zor, caused Sera to consider her options.

The exact details of the catalyst which spurred her application to Starfleet Academy is not something that Sera ever discusses with anyone (except for that 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, generally acts in a manner consistent to a typical Vulcan. However, do not be fooled. She has been known act in ways which are utterly inconsistent with Vulcan ways at times. She doesn't mean to do it...it just happens. She's been meditating; it's a work in progress.

Social interaction is an illogically intuitive process, in Sera's mind, and outcomes of this inherently fascinating process have been mixed. This does nothing to stop her from continued attempts, as more research and experimentation must be performed before an increase in success rates can be achieved.

She “enjoys” understanding how things work, and that extends from ship systems to those she serves with. That desire for dissecting things to achieve complete understanding is what drove her to declare as an Engineering major...that and she was not about to go into Security or Tactical even though she obtained higher aptitude scores in that arena because, you know...reasons.

Relationships

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Lt. Dekas personal and professional Currently serving as Head of Infrastructure Development on Denali Station 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. His presence during her first duty station helped make the transition from academy cadet to functioning Starfleet Officer most agreeable. Although perhaps not a Vulcan sentiment...Sera will miss his colorful plumage and optimistic outlook on life that is uniquely Dekas.

Ensign Kettick personal and professional Engineering Officer currently serving on Denali Station 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.
• Sera has been referred to as "A spicy Vulcan" (Trovek Arys), whatever that means. More research must be performed to determine actual intent behind saying.

Fashion & Style

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• Off-Duty Dress: Usually wears something Starfleet Issue. Pulls from Human/Terran fashion for formal events...because. However, will wear appropriate Vulcan/clan attire from time to time.
• Quarters: standard issue, however surprisingly cluttered for a Vulcan. Many empty spaces are filled with dissected equipment or devices under construction.
  • Prized Posession: Grandmother's meditation robe (due to the most unusual colors) [1]

Lyr'Zor Clan Colors/Wardrobe

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The colors adopted by the Lyr'Zor clan (blacks, greys, and whites) do nothing to dispel their rather unsavory reputation of shadowy dealings and purportedly distasteful continuing practices. Heads subtly turn and bystanders step back when a Lyr'Zor-ian walks by. Lines are sharp, silhouettes are cut closer to the body than in popular Vulcan fashion, which favors earthy tones and long flowing lines. Even scandalous pleating is used from time-to-time just because...they do what they want.

Gallery

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  First Duty Posting, USS Juneau, Ensign

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  Masquerade Ball

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  White Mask for said ball

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  2422 Awards Ceremony Formal Wear

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  2022 Halloween Contest Avatar

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 - 239910.08 Denali Station Engineering Officer Lieutenant JG 239910.08 - present StarBase 118 Ops 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. Diplomacy Ribbon 239909.06 Denali Station Presented to an officer who has distinguished him/herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means.

SIM Archive

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Sim Archive

	Description	Sim Links
239911.20 - 239911.25	Sera sings at a karaoke bar (series - ongoing)	Who knew Karaoke was a Vulcan word meaning "To Suffer"? It is REVOLTING. More? Yes, please!
239911.13 – 2399.11.19	Series in which Lt. Sherlock asks Sera for a favor. The Game ensues…	Life is more 'fun' if you play games Confidently Unsure Little details have special talents in creating problems Parts don't break. We break them. So you want to owe a Vulcan a favor... Guess Who's Coming for Dinner
239905.28 - 39906.02	The water contamination saga series	Just a normal day on Shore Leave Remind me to never come down here again
239904.02	Sera tells a 'joke'	Laughter is the best Medicine?
239903.05	Sera drags Ensign Aratta off the bridge	It's all a Matter of Perspective
239902.20	Sera showing off her engineering chops	Would a Colorful Metaphor be Appropriate in this Instance?
239901.31	Replicator Sabotage	Dill of the Day
239901.18 - 239901.29	Holosimulation series	Unacceptable Oh right, We ARE in control...kinda Why yes, I did take the home correspondence holographic programming courses Wait a minute...You trust me?
239812.28	Sera's very first sim	Break A Leg

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