Ras El'Heem

USS Khitomer
Ras TalMira El'Heem
Position	Junior Medical Officer
Rank	Ensign
Species	Kressari
Gender	Male
DOB	237508.08
Age	26
Birthplace	Verdant Belt, Sylvana Prime
Writer ID	K240106RE3

Ensign Ras El'Heem is currently serving as a Junior Medical Officer aboard the USS Khitomer.

Appearance

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• Height: 1.98m (6'5")
• Weight: 107.1kg (236 Ibs.)
• Hair: None
• Eyes: Dark Green

Family

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• Spouse: Single
• Children: None
• Parents
  • Father: Tal OsMar El'Heem (Botanist)
  • Mother: Mira SylfSari El'Heem (Botanist)
• Known Siblings: Lira TalMira El'Heem (Younger, Student)

Chronological History/Timeline

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• 237508.08: Born on Sylvana Prime [[Kalandra Sector]]
• 239102.14: Mycological Blight affects Verdant Belt on Sylvana Prime. Ras takes time off from primary education to help research a solution to the blight.
• 239404.01: Accepted in Starfleet Academy.
• 240106.25: Graduated and became an Ensign, assigned to the USS Khitomer as a Junior Medical Officer.

Backstory

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Early Life:

• Born on Sylvana Prime, a world teeming with bioluminescent flora, colossal fungal networks, and extreme biodiversity. Sylva Prime is renowned for its pioneering research in xenoecology.
• Grew up surrounded by scientific inquiry, his parents being botanists who studied the intricate relationships between flora and fauna.

Teenage Years:

• At 16, a virulent mycological plague swept across the Verdant Belt, threatening Sylvana Prime's breadbasket.

• Ras, alongside his parents and a team of researchers, tirelessly pursued a biocontrol solution. This experience ignited his fascination with the complex world of fungi, particularly their potential for both destruction and symbiosis.

• His intense focus on the blight crisis and subsequent research often led him to neglect other aspects of his education. He would frequently skip classes to work in the lab or conduct field studies.
• Despite his undeniable talent and innovative contributions, Ras's academic performance suffered due to his sporadic attendance and single-minded dedication to his research projects. His grades were less than stellar, but his practical knowledge and discoveries in mycology spoke volumes about his potential.

Starfleet Academy:

• Inspired by tales of intrepid Starfleet explorers venturing into uncharted territories teeming with exotic plant life, Ras set his sights on the stars.
• Accepted into Starfleet Academy at 18, he delved deeper into xenobotany, environmental sciences, and his true passion - mycology.
• His Academy years mirrored his earlier academic pattern: groundbreaking research that pushed the boundaries of scientific understanding, coupled with inconsistent attendance and a disregard for traditional classroom structures.
• Despite graduating without honors, Ras garnered respect from professors and peers for his unparalleled knowledge and unwavering passion for the intricate world of fungi.

Service History

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Starfleet Service Record Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Cadet 2397 - 2401 Starfleet Academy Cadet Ensign SD 240106.25 - Present USS Khitomer Medical 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 None Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 240106.25 Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.

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