Varaan

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Commander Varaan

Rank: Commander Starfleet Serial Number: SE-381-568 Station: Deep Space 26 Position: Strategic Operations Officer Species: Vulcan Gender: Male Age: 71 DoB: 233001.06 Birthplace: Khir Ahl, Kir, Na'nam, Vulcan Awards & Service Ribbons Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 5-year Member 1-year Member Nebula Bar Department Chief Ribbon Strange Medallion Sarpeidon Award Explorer's Ribbon Lifesaving Ribbon Captain's Commendation First Contact Ribbon Legion of Merit Galactic War with the Borg Service Medal TOSMA Neelix Award Phoenix Award Purple Heart Badges Starfleet Records • Medical Records • Starfleet Academy Transcript Edit this nav User Page

“Nothing unreal exists.” Kiri-kin-tha's First Law of Metaphysics

Lieutenant Varaan, a Vulcan, is an Engineering Officer on the USS Darwin-A, as of stardate 239211.23. He had returned to the USS Atlantis after a long period as a Deep Cover Operative for Starfleet Intelligence. He was assigned as Officer of the Deck and Intelligence Liaison, and as of 239205.25 he was also the Chief Engineering Officer. He was then reassigned as the Chief Intelligence Officer on the relaunched USS Apollo-A, as of stardate 239207.13. He was the Chief Engineering Officer on the USS Triumphant, as of stardate 239209.22. He is also the former CEO and First Officer of the USS Paladin, former First officer of the USS Steadfast-A, and former commanding officer of the USS Atlantis.

Varaan's primary drive in life is engineering, and has been for over half a century. The interest started in his youth, and has guided his career choices. He has deviated into the Intelligence field several times, both in and out of Starfleet, but somehow has always returned to Engineering. The Advanced Starship Design Bureau (ASDB) recognizes Varaan as one of the top minds in Starship Architecture and Systems Integration. Varaan has either been involved in or lead teams that designed such starship classes as the Cutlass class Carrier for Starfleet, the Crossbow Starfighters, both the Brendan class Escort and the Cobra class starfighter jointly designed with Admiral Krieger, and the Shendarin class Science vessel contracted by the Vulcan government. He is routinely consulted by the ASDB on various projects, and offered a permanent position there, but for some reason that he is unwilling to share, he would much rather continue his life journey on randomly assigned Starfleet vessels.

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Full Name: Varaan Race: Vulcan Gender: Male Place of Birth: City of Khir Ahl, Kir province, continent of Na'nam, Vulcan

Date of Birth: 233001.06 Age: 71 Telepathic status: T5

Appearance

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Height: 1.86m Weight: 86 kg Tattoos/Body Modifications: E.A.R.S. Build: solid Face: elongated Voice: rich baritone Hair Color: Black Length of Hair: Short Eye Color: Blue Skin Tone: Light Birthmarks, Scars: none

Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Traditional Vulcan robes Handedness: Right Eyes: narrow Mouth: straight Arms: normal Legs: normal Poses: often stands with hands clasped behind his back; will raise his left eyebrow when something he deems interesting has happened or is said Carriage: Walks with purpose Shoes: In uniform: Standard Starfleet boots; Off duty: Traditional Vulcan pull-on shoes (slipper-like but with firmer bottoms)

Manner

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USS Darwin-A
INACTIVE STATUS
Andaris Task Force USS Blackwell USS El Corazón Deep Space 26 Starring... Primary Cast (Roster) Darwin Guidebook Supporting Cast (PNPCs) Operating Theatre Par'tha Expanse Map Freeworlds Region Expanse Sector Neighbouring Regions Jenatris Cloud Sector Solerian Sector Valcarian Imperial Republic Major Players: The Consortium The USS Darwin-A: Ship Design Shuttlebay QSD Sphere Separation Deck by Deck Ship Lineage The Darwin Library: Past Episodes Previous Cast Crew Awards Darwin Newsmakers Other Useful Stuff: Multispecies Initiative Additional Graphics Darwin-A Forums Darwin-A Google group Mission Submittal Form Horizon class NCC-99312 Edit this nav

Varaan is a "by-the-book" type of Starfleet officer, and prefers to follow established Starfleet protocols whenever possible. He is also partial to working alone or in very small groups, unless such groups are composed primarily of other Vulcans.

• Quarters: Standard Starfleet quarters - fairly spartan, but with several strategically placed candles used during meditation; several knick-knacks (momentos) from his life (while on Steadfast-A, it was Deck 8 - room 0912; Paladin, it was Deck 5 - room 1250; Atlantis, it was Deck 3 - room 0310; Apollo, it was Deck 12 - room 0425; Darwin-A, it was Deck 7 - room 0822)
• Favorite Room: does not have a favourite
• Mannerisms: often stands with hands clasped behind his back; will raise his left eyebrow when something he deems interesting has happened or is said
• Physical Limitations: lost hearing (see below), uses prosthesis (E.A.R.S.)
• Temperment: exceptionally even
• Habits: often seen with a PADD in his hands; will go long periods without sleep, then meditate
• Religion/Spiritual Devotion: Attempts to follow the Vulcan way of Kolinahr

Hobbies and Pastimes

• Likes to play kal toh
• Studying technical journals and manuals
• Likes to keep physically fit as well (jogs whenever/wherever he can)

Likes and Dislikes

Likes: Solitude and Meditating Complex technical and engineering problems Stellar Cartography Starship design

Dislikes: Terran humour Illogical situations Boisterous and energetic people who want to socialize Inefficiency

Ambitions and Goals

Being a Vulcan, Varaan has no "ambitions" or goals beyond successfully completing his Starfleet career. He has no ego, so "ambitions" are beyond him.

Personal Achievements and Disappointments

Varaan's greatest personal achievement, he would tell you, would be the conception and successful birth of his daughter, T'iana. Being Vulcan, he has no disappointments.

Relationships

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Personal History

Full Article: Varaan Personal History

Family

Spouse Marital Status: Married Spouse: T'lani (wed 236307.21) Place of Marriage: ShirKahr, Vulcan T'lani is a graduate of the Vulcan Science Academy, and a scientist currently involved in the space sciences (astrophysics, cosmology, astronomy, etc). She works with Varaan's father on the Vulcan Science Council. She is a beautiful woman (even Vulcans can appreciate asthetics), and very intelligent. Their union had been arranged when they were children, but they truly love each other (as close to love as Vulcans get). Siblings none

Children T'iana (dob: 238107.09) - currently the only child of Varaan and T'lani, T'iana was conceived when T'lani came to visit Varaan during a period of shore-leave for the USS Paladin. Their daughter was born while Varaan was on mission, and so he missed being there. He had never met his daughter until he returned to Vulcan before taking command of the USS Atlantis. Parents Mother: T'mol - liaison between the alien ambassadors from sectors 001 through 100 to the Vulcan government. Father: Solath, son of Myrek - revered Astrophysicist on Vulcan, and a board member of the Vulcan Science Academy.

"Friendships"

While a member of the USS Paladin and USS Atlantis (2379-2382), he got very close to Dr. Jennifer Catherine Greene, Jefferson Nariah, and (his "best friend" on board) Torin Jamar.

After being alone for so long as a deep cover operative within the Par'tha Expanse, Varaan's return to "normal society" and the Starfleet "mainstream" has revealed that all of his old acquaintances and shipmates from the past have moved on in one way or another...except one. Commander Marcus Dickens, who was a fresh faced Ensign when Atlantis originally launched in 2382, had returned to Atlantis upon the relaunch in 2391. While calling their relationship a "friendship" might have been pushing it, Dickens was the closest thing to a friend that Varaan had. Unfortunately, Marcus went MIA during a mission when they were both assigned to the USS Apollo-A.

Varaan met Randal Shayne when they were both assigned to the USS Apollo-A, though they were hardly more than acquaintances and shipmates. It was only once they had both been reassigned to the USS Triumphant, and had to endure a shuttlecraft journey of weeks to get from the first vessel to the second, that they both began opening up and a friendship started. It is still in the infancy stages, but both men seem to be benefiting from it.

Professional History

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Starfleet Academy Transcript Full Article: Academy Records

Starfleet Assessments and Records Full Article: Varaan Starfleet Records

Starfleet Medical History Full Article: Varaan Medical Records

• Date Graduated from Academy: 237810.28
• Current Rank: Lieutenant
• Current Assignment: USS Darwin-A
• Duty Post: Engineering Officer

Starfleet Awards and Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 237810.28 SF Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy. Nebula Bar 237909.20 USS Paladin Awarded for achievements in exploration. Awarded to a simmer who has shown great imagination when creating new guest races, or expanding on low profile (already discovered) races, or new planets and systems. Department Chief Ribbon 237907.01 USS Paladin Awarded to a person who has held the title of department chief for no less than 6 months. This ribbon signifies the important achievement of being in charge of a ship/installation's department for a period of time. Strange Medallion 238102.05 USS Paladin Awarded to executive officers who perform above the call of duty. Nebula Bar 238203.09 USS Atlantis Awarded for achievements in exploration. Awarded to a simmer who has shown great imagination when creating new guest races, or expanding on low profile (already discovered) races, or new planets and systems. 5-year Member 237810.28-238311.19 various For those who have been members continuously for five years. Sarpeidon Award 238301.09 unassigned Given to any simmer who has made outstanding contributions to the 118Wiki. Explorer's Ribbon 239207.16 USS Atlantis Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species (Par'tha Expanse). Explorer's Ribbon 239212.07 USS Darwin-A Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species (Dyson Sphere in Delta Quadrant). Lifesaving Ribbon 239212.07 USS Darwin-A Awarded to a person who has saved a life in the line of duty. (Talaxian survivors on Dyson Sphere). Explorer's Ribbon 239301.05 USS Darwin-A Awarded to a person who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species (Turisan II in Delta Quadrant). Captain's Commendation 239301.05 USS Darwin-A Awarded to a person for exemplary service and/or honorable actions performed in the course of his/her duties, when that service is deemed worthy of formal recognition by his/her commanding officer. (Turisan II)

Other

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SIMs 237901.17 - Only The Lonely (First Post) 237905.22 - The Beast Within (pon farr) 238204.08 - New Beginnings (first sim as CO, USS Atlantis) 239204.15 - Reminiscing 239205.25 - The Old Ball and Chain 239209.11 - Past and Present Revelations

PNPCs Noah Hathaway Phillipe Marquette Brenna O'Dell

	Primary Cast Support Cast Deck by Deck Edit/View Key	CO Renos FO Varaan CSO John Valdivia SO Merrick R'Ven CMO Graeme Cook MO Isabel Pond MO Jora Kalis CC Didrik Stennes CHCO Rendal Rennyn HCO Randal Shayne CSec Nicu Icavoc SO Kurt Logan CTO Emery Rhyn CEO Brell E Kael Thomas