Daniel Wood

Daniel Wood
Statistics Age: 43 Gender: Male Date of Birth: 235808.31 Place of Birth: England, Sol Marital Status: Single Race: Terran
Current Assignment Ship: USS Darwin-A Position: Security Officer Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Previous Assignments Ship: USS Discovery-B Position: Hazard Team Leader Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Task Group: 501st Rapid Response Task Group Position: Second Office/Squad Leader - Alpha Team Fields: Heavy Weapons & Leadership Tactics
Important Relationships Mentor: Commander D. Cody Love Intrest: N/A Friend: Lieutenant. Commander D. Wilde Friend: Fleet Captain K. Mann Friend: Warrior 3rd Class/Sogh Artok Friend: Lieutenant Junior Grade J. Shepard Edit this nav

Lieutenant Wood is currently the Chief of Security on the USS Independence-A under the command of Rear Admiral Jessa Anassasi. Daniel is also Team Leader of Alpha Squad; part of Starfleet's 501st Rapid Response Task Group under the leadership of Commander Jones.

Statistics

• Full Name: Daniel Peter Wood
• Age: 28
• Gender: Male
• Date of Birth: 235808.31
• Place of Birth: England, Earth, Sector 001
• Marital Status: Single
• Date Graduated from Academy: 238405.12
• Current Rank: Lieutenant
• Current Assignment: USS Independence-A
• Duty Post: Chief of Security
• Current Ships Security Clearance: Alpha-Pi-Romeo-Two-One
• Rapid Response Security Clearance: 501st-Wood-Alpha-Tango-One-Four

Physical Appearance

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

Family Information

• Father: Cmdr. Matthew Wood (Age: 50) Current Status: Deceased - Tactical Officer aboard USS Cairo
• Mother: Dr. Alena Wood (Age: 50) Current Status: Widowed - Medical Researcher on Earth
• Siblings
  • Brother: Mr. Karl Wood (Age:18) Current Status: 1st Year Starfleet Academy Cadet
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A

Character History

By the time he was six years old, Daniel already knew what he wanted to do with his life. He was inspired by his father to become a Starfleet officer, even though his mother wanted him to become a physician. In high school he achieved top grades and was thought of as a very hard working, conscientious person, always putting others first. He was known for constantly questioning teachers and sometimes coming out on top. As a member of his school's running team, he competed in many events. Whilst at Buckie High School Daniel made a friend for life, Kristopher Mann; they have continued to support each other through their chosen careers. When Daniel broke the news to Kris, that he had applied for the academy, he was devastated, and this in turn affected 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 Daniel's chosen career.

Daniel went into denial over his father's death and vowed to avenge the loss. He overcame his denial through an unlikely bonding with a young Klingon boy, Artok. They formed a friendship that could never be defeated, and both boys stayed in touch despite going their separate ways. As a result of this friendship, Daniel has become very fluent in Klingonese and enjoys many Klingon rituals.

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

Personal Information

Strengths/Talents

• He is a good listener and was asked by the Commandant of the Academy to consider a Counseling position.
• Daniel's communications skills are widely known among his classmates and are very reliable in many diverse situations.
• He is a natural leader and always puts others before himself.

Limitations/Weaknesses

• Daniel's most noticeable weakness is his 'addiction' to coffee; nothing makes Daniel happier when working hard than to enjoy a good coffee. His particular favorite is Columbian.

Likes

• He is well known for relaxing in the Holodeck, enjoying Medieval Time programs. This passion comes from his love of fencing.
• Daniel enjoys a morning run in the English countryside, either the holodeck or the real thing, before starting his lessons.

Dislikes

• Daniel harbors an extreme dislike of cheese as a result of an incident in his youth.
• He dislikes the idea of football, because of its association with hooligans who incite violence.

Hobbies/Interests

• He enjoys competing in both swimming and running races with fellow colleagues.
• He also enjoys Irish stepdancing, and is an avid performer.
• He is skilled at fencing and archery and takes pleasure in these activities.

Ambitions

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

Education

Pre-Academy Training

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

Starfleet Academy Training

First Year

• Core - Semester One
  • Administration: StarFleet Operations
  • Administration: Chain of Command and General Protocol
• Core - Semester Two
  • Administration: StarFleet Starships
  • Administration: Deployment
• Core - Semester Three
  • Armory: Introduction to Weapons
  • Armory: Hand Phasers, Phaser Rifles and Artillery

Second Year

• Core - Semester One
  • Language: Federation Standard
  • Language: (Non-Terran, Major Species) - Klingon (Level One)
• Core - Semester One
  • Tactics: Combat, Unarmed
  • Tactics: Strategy of Battle 1
• Core - Semester Two
  • Law: Federation, General
  • Law: Federation, Interplanetary
• Elective - Semester Two
  • Language: (Non-Terran, Major Species) - Klingon (Level Two)
  • Language: (Non-Terran, Minor Species) - Gorn (Level One)
• Elective - Semester Three
  • Survival: Starship Emergencies
  • Psychology: Terran, General
• Elective - Semester Three
  • Armory: Knives and other Small Weapons
  • Armory: Non-traditional Weapons

Third Year

• Com/Ops Minor - Semester One
  • Engineering: Deflectors, Weapons and Security Systems
  • Engineering: Sensors, Communications and Helm Systems
• Com/Ops Minor - Semester One
  • Tactics: Combat, Introduction to Starship Combat
  • Tactics: Leadership
• Security Major - Semester Two
  • Tactics: Combat, Martial Arts, Anbo-jyutsu and Federation Standard
  • Tactics: Combat, Phasers and Photon Torpedoes
• Com/Ops Minor - Semester Two
  • Language: (Non-Terran, Major Species) - Klingon (Level Three)
  • Language: (Non-Terran, Major Species) - Klingon (Level Four)
• Security Major - Semester Three
  • Diplomacy: Hostile Species
  • Diplomacy: Non-Traditional Situations
• Security Major - Semester Three
  • Tactics: Combat, Marksmanship
  • Tactics: Small Units

Fourth Year

• Security Major - Semester One
  • Piloting: Land Vehicles
  • Psychology: Hostilities
• Security Major - Semester Two
  • Survival: Land-based Survival in Desert, Ocean, Jungle, and Moderate conditions.
  • Survival: Captivity
• Security Major - Semester Three
  • Engineering: Operations and Command Functions
  • Engineering: Base-Mode Operations

Cadet Cruise

• Daniel's cadet cruise was served aboard the Nebula class vessel USS Invincible, under the command of Captain Kelly Ching. During his time aboard the vessel, Daniel carried out different activities, although these were mainly in his trained post as a Security Officer. He saw his time on the vessel as a learning experience and a chance to see how the real world operates.

Stardate 238302.08: Daniel served with a remarkable enthusiasm for his job, something I admire in a person. Many officers spoke to me about to Cadet Woods' remarkable ability to perform what was asked of him. During his time aboard the Invincible, Daniel took part in battle drills, intruder alert simulations, Brig and Armory operations and, notably, the day to day Security of the ship. It has been a pleasure having him serve his cruise aboard the Invincible and I wish him well for the future. - Lt. Vicki Brown

Command School - Year One

• After studying his options and weighing them against his ambitions and goals, Daniel decided to remain at the Academy and continue his studies at Command School. He found year one the most boring as it was mainly lectures and seminars, although during that time he learned a lot about how command should work. His background of helping others and his minor in Communications/Operations were greatly beneficial in this part of the course.

Command School - Year Two

• Year Two saw Daniel flourish as a budding command potential. Simulation after simulation saw Daniel lead the crew and help the crew in times of crisis. Daniel's time on the Invincible had held him in good stead and certainly kept him flowing in enthusiasm till the end of the course.

Stardate 238309.05: I have seen many young Ensigns pass through my doors over the years, a lot of them still arrogant and cocky. However there's always the exceptional minority that are born to lead others through bad times and others, I truly believe great things could become of this young man, if he sticks at it and produces only the best, much in the same way he has given me these past two years. I hope one day to here of this young mans success and place with rest. Such as Kirk, Picard, Janeway. This young man has an extraordinary ability to lead and his manner and work ethic is certainly one to be proud of and admired. I wish him every luck for the future and hope he makes his Commanding Officers proud like he has made me. - Prof Enrique Shriver

Languages

• Primary
  • English
  • Latin
  • Klingonese (Level 4 - Language Major)
• Secondary
  • French
  • Gorn (Level 1 - Language Credit)

Professional History

Service Record

• Stardate 237605.22: Graduated from High School
• Stardate 237609.01: Enrolled in Starfleet Academy
• Stardate 238009.01: Received a Major in Security, a Minor in Communications/Operations, a Language Major in Klingonese, and Mission Security certification.
• Stardate 238108.31: Completed Cadet Cruise aboard the USS Invincible
• Stardate 238109.01: Graduated from the Academy
• Stardate 238109.01: Received automatic promotion to Ensign
• Stardate 238309.01: Graduates from the Academy's Command School
• Stardate 238310.01: Posted to the USS Independence-A
• Stardate 238408.07: Received promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade
• Stardate 238409.17: Began serving as Assistant Chief of Security aboard the USS Independence-A
• Stardate 238501.17: Rapid Response certification received
• Stardate 238501.18: Received the Barclay Bead
• Stardate 238505.14: Completed Line Officer Exam
• Stardate 238509.28: Received promotion to Lieutenant
• Stardate 238509.28: Began to serve as Chief of Security aboard the USS Independence-A

Medical Records

Stardate 237004.16: Required major reconstruction of his left arm after a shuttle accident. The reconstruction was successful and no scars are left. - Dr. Amanda Robb (Chief Medical Officer)

Psychological Records

• Stardate 237608.20: Daniel seems to be a very determined young man with many goals and ambitions. His Dad's death seems to have made him a much stronger person and has had a dramatic impact on his life. Daniel is, without a doubt, a very outgoing and confident person who reacts well to both group and solo activities. I, Lt.Cmdr Damien Scott, declare Cadet Daniel Wood mentally fit for entry into the Academy. -Lt. Cmdr. Damien Scott (Chief Counselor, Starfleet Academy)

• Stardate 237804.16: After the death of his father, Daniel assumed the responsibility of "man of the house," which placed him under great stress to perform. He saw what his father did as an act of bravery for his crew, and felt that he had to do the same. After numerous counseling sessions, Daniel decided that, although his father is worthy of his respect, he has no obligation to live up to his father's standards. As a result, Daniel has developed greater pyschological strength, and will make a fine officer some day. He consistently puts others first, and this, in addition to his ability to listen to their problems and offer excellent advice, will benefit him in his first command. As a note for the record, I, Lt. Cmdr. Terri Farquhar would like Daniel to become a counselor. -Lt. Cmdr. Terri Farquhar (Chief Counselor, Starfleet Academy)

• Stardate 238505.02: Daniel has exhibited extensive emotional maturity since my initial psychological profile over a year ago. He is exceptionally aware of his own position and of those around him as people rather than names or numbers. I believe him to be a highly emotional man, though this can serve him both well and ill, as he may sometimes lead with his heart rather than considering the all possibilities within a given situation. However, he is more than fit for duty and is released without mandatory referral. -Lt. Cmdr. Lily Ventu (Chief Counselor, USS Independence-A)

Serving Officers Reports

• Stardate 238501.17.: Daniel has exhibited outstanding potential for leadership on this course, showing nothing but command potential and a skill to look after others. He worked exceptionally well under harsh conditions effectively utilizing the few resources available to him. During his weapons testing, he showed extreme accuracy, and was obviously born to wield weapons. He has been certified as a team leader for the highly adaptable 501st Rapid Response Task Force, and has been given command of Alpha Squad, a role I personally think he will continue to thrive in. The final test of the Rapid Response Training, which included a joint operations assault, was canceled due to reasons I cannot disclose. I would like to take this opportunity to offer both my congratulations and best wishes for the future. I look forward to having this fine officer under my command in the missions to follow. - Cmdr. Jones (Commanding Officer, 501st Rapid Response Task Force)

Awards & Commendations

• Stardate 238501.18: Received the Barclay Bead

Rank History

Cadet, Fourth Class

• Daniel initially found it difficult to adapt to life in Starfleet and rapidly fell behind in his classes. After a meeting with the Commandant, he was ordered to seek counseling to determine whether this trend would continue. Lt. Cmdr. Terri Farquhar requested that Daniel be placed under her care, although to this day it is not clear why. Daniel regained a steady pace, but remained behind the rest of his classmates. He barely passed his first year.

Cadet, Third Class

• Daniel continued to see Lt. Cmdr. Farquhar and between them managed to solve his problems. He worked extra hard to catch up with his classmates, sacrificing many pleasures to do so. After months of physical and mental training, Daniel sat for his exams and passed with good grades. This boosted his confidence and gained him the confidence of his instructors and the Academy Commandant.

Cadet, Second Class

• Daniel decided to end his sessions with Lt. Cmdr. Farquhar, having learned to discuss issues with his classmates. At the same time, his classmates confided in Daniel more than ever, and his extreme ability to deal with people and situations attracted the attention of both the Commandant and Lt. Cmdr. Farquhar. He was approached separately on numerous occasions, with requests to change from Security to Counseling; each time he refused. Daniel's confidence grew, and he began questioning instructors and their theories; something he knew they did not like. At times he knew it was futile, but he got results with some of his reasoning.

Cadet, First Class

• Daniel's continued success in class and top marks made his final Academy year the best. During this time, he prepared himself mentally for the Kobayashi Maru and Psych Test, and proved himself to be highly suited to the role of a Security Officer by gaining top marks in his Command test. His teacher, Lt. Cmdr. Sidney Riley, would later be First Officer upon his first posting after the Academy. After successfully completing all three tests, Daniel proudly accepted his graduation and subsequent promotion to Ensign. One of the many attendees at his graduation was Lt. Cmdr. Farquhar, the man who supported Daniel through his Academy days.

Ensign

• Stardate 238310.01: Daniel's first vessel after the academy was the Prometheus class vessel USS Independence-A, under the command of Rear Admiral Anassasi.

• Stardate 238311.05: Ensign Wood attended a call regarding a fight in the Hearth Lounge. After breaking up the fight and helping out three fellow officers, the crewman was taken to the brig and punishment was given by Admiral Anassasi.

• Stardate 238405.09: Daniel's first mission with the USS Independence-A was a rescue mission. The USS Benjamin Franklin was exploring an area in the Ithassa Region known as Bull's Run when it suddenly disappeared, its last known contact being an emergency beacon. When the Independence arrived at the beacon, she soon found herself being pulled through a wormhole arriving at an alien way station. A great amount of data was accumulated for research. Three members of the crew were kidnapped; Admiral Anassasi, Lieutenant Makno and Ensign Wood, and the crew attempted an extraction and rescue operation. Admiral Anassasi was able to negotiate their release and subsequent return of the USS Benjamin Franklin which had also been held captive. Once the USS Independence-A was allowed to leave, the ship traversed a wormhole which carried them to StarBase 118. However a temporal displacement occurred and the Independence was quarantined. Facts on this mission are sketchy due to the Department of Temporal Investigations classifying the mission details. However, something Daniel did on this mission earned him the respect of his crew and Daniel received a promotion to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on Stardate 238408.07.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade)

• Stardate 238409.03: A celebration party held by Admiral Anassasi, in order to celebrate the successful mission and the promotion of some of its senior officers turned into a disaster. The holosuite turned hostile, threatening the lives of all senior staff aboard the USS Independence-A. It turned out to be a new lifeform, and all crew members were saved.

• Stardate 238409.17: Wood's second mission was a Search and Rescue mission. Whilst looking for the USS Euphrates, the USS Independence-A was attacked and boarded by hostile aliens, believed to be T'lithians. During this mission, Wood led Security forces through the ship sweeping for intruders and carried out a retrieve and escort mission. Also during this mission, he acted as a Security/Marine Liason Officer alongside Trooper Alexandria Somers. Their training prevailed when Security & Marine forces worked together to defend the crew and the USS Independence-A. During this eventful mission the Independence took minor casualties, losing sixteen crew members and recording one MIA, believed to be dead: Gunnery Sergeant Highway.

• Stardate 238411.20: While docked at Midway Repair Facility, Daniel had to break off the end of his shore leave to investigate an attack on one of crew; Lt. (J.G.) Tildaen Ethelwin. Working with the Chief of Security from Midway, both mutually agreed Lt (J.G.) Wood should take the lead on the investigation. This was Daniel's first time investigating a crime with no help from specialists and, time being of the essence, Wood utilized the resources he had to gain a secure conviction. The suspect was later captured in his quarters aboard Midway. Lt. (J.G.) Tildaen Ethelwin did not want to press charges so no charges were filed.

• Stardate 238411.22: Wood's third mission took him aboard the USS Phoenix-C while the USS Independence-A underwent repairs. He was part of an away team under the command of Lt. Cmdr. Sidney Riley, which was ordered to offer aid to TE-IV a planet suffering from an outbreak of mites. During this time Lt(jg) Wood and Ensign Paul Sharpe were in charge of protecting the away team from any threats. Whilst maintaining a line of patients into the surgery, a bomb exploded next to a generator. Wood immediately responded to the threat and found Lt. Quinn Reynolds in a critical condition with Lt. Cmdr. Lily Ventu performing emergency medicine on her. All away team members were recalled from the planet as a precaution. Lt(jg) Wood was pulled from the mission by Admiral Quinn to attend Officers Rapid Response School.

• Stardate 238501.11: Wood attended the Officers Rapid Response School where he was given command of Alpha Squad of the 501st Rapid Response Task Force. Cmdr. Jones had very high praise for him. Daniel chose to challenge himself and his team during this time by choosing a Holodeck Simulation that required no weapons and no casualties to be taken; This was probably one of the harder programs offered by the Academy. Daniel and his team fared well in this simulation despite hardly knowing each other. Daniel and his division did well during their weapons test, proving that he was born to be in Security. He graduated with high marks in all his tests. The final test, however, was canceled by Starfleet Security for classified reasons. As of Stardate 238501.17 Daniel is now a fully qualified Starfleet Rapid Response Officer for the 501st Task Force.

• Stardate 238502.05: The USS Independence-A, the USS Ronin and the USS Ursa Major were pulled through a wormhole to the Galactic Barrier. During this mission, Wood was left as Chief of Security and had to defend the USS Independence-A from an unknown alien threat. After a fierce firefight on Deck 7 and calling General Quarters Five, Wood managed to establish first contact. Wood was able to further communication with the alien while working with his fellow officers, but his efforts caused him to feel the alien's severe pain. Eventually the situation was resolved: all three vessels and crews were returned home, and the alien progressed to a higher state of existence.

• Stardate: 238503.24: During the second day of the USS Independence-A's trip back to Deep Space 17, Security was called to deal with a food fight in the Officers' Lounge. Wood was ordered to supervise the Brig and take statements, including those from officers who were innocent. These included Lt's Allen Cruise, Quinn Reynolds, Sharpe Paul and Ensign Eilis Eete. Admiral Anassasi concluded that the punishment for the two trouble-makers should be cleaning of all 5,000 torpedoes on DS17 while the punishment for the others who joined was cleaning the USS Independence-A's torpedoes. This concluded the investigation.

• Stardate 238504.21: Following up on the events during the mission into the Triades-Episolon system, the USS Independence-A is dispatched to conduct a survey mission in the Igloo Cluster, where there have been reports of Breen. Daniels role during this mission was that of any Security Officer to protect the ship, what was meant to be a routine mission turned into a strange one when the Lt. Quinn Reynolds began to notice that there was an alien in the Warp Core, for reasons unexplained Lt. Quinn Reynolds, LtJg. Daniel Wood and Ensigns Ronda Mal-ten and Emmalyne Scott were transported to the Skiptrace by the Baby Blue Alien, under the command of Nathan Gersh. After the resolution of the blue energy baby, a Breen ship uncloaked near the Independence. After destroying the Orion vessel that was nearby, it fired a single shot at the Independence and recloaked. As yet, the reasons behind the attack are unknown. This shot had the effect of splitting the Independence into several realities; in some of which the ship was damaged, some not. The Breen transported themselves aboard one of the undamaged and unpopulated versions of the Independence. When the realities were merged back together by the ship going to warp, the Breen that made it through the merging were contained by security, during this time, Daniel disobeyed an order to guard a prisoner and thus resulted in Chief Warrant Officer 4th Grade Benjamin Knowles being stabbed, by the prisoner and his fellow Breen comrade disguised as Ensign Paylar Jones. The Security personnel of the USS Independence-A managed to subdue three Breen and contain the last member.

Lieutenant

• Stardate 238510.02: Mission in Progress

Lieutenant Commander

Not Yet Attained

Commander

Bridge Officer Exam has not been completed. Rank has not been attained yet.

Captain

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