Sival was born in Rh’lar city on Vulcan on stardate 232410.03 to a Vulcan mother and Human father. Sival inherited typical Vulcan attributes, such as superior strength, endurance and mental abilities when compared to Humans. Physically, he appeared Vulcan through and through. However, even though green blood ran through his veins, his heart was undoubtedly and unabashedly Human. Rather than choosing either a Vulcan or Human “way of life”, Sival believed it was important to break the binary and cultivate his own, unique identity, striving to find balance and harmony among the two species inside of him. The result was an identity that was truly his and belonged to a race and culture all its own.
Childhood
As a child, Sival was endlessly the explorer, always wanting to know what was out there, striving to be open-minded and objective when analyzing whatever he encountered. It could be said that Sival was an explorer of the mind as well, often getting lost in his own thoughts, ruminating over creative and original solutions. It was this inquisitive nature, along with his love for solving mysteries and piecing together puzzles about the natural world that motivated Sival to tag along with his father as he practiced family medicine.
Education
Sival's own Human compassion and the example of his father’s empathy that compelled him to choose medicine as a career. Thus, Sival completed a Medical Degree in comparative physiology, then, perhaps inspired by his unique and very personal experience regarding his own sense of self, he obtained a Ph.D. in Psychology and an additional M.D. in Psychiatry.
Condar Hospital
Role: Resident - Differential Diagnosis, Comparative Physiology
Role: General Practitioner - Family Medicine
Starting his career as a resident at the Condar Hospital on Betazed, Sival strived to match his level of creativity and curiosity with that of his discipline, completing his work precisely and objectively. It was throughout this time, partly by virtue of working on Betazed, Sival nurtured his sense of compassion for all sentient beings.
Médecins Sans Frontières
Roles: General Practitioner and Emergency Medicine
Events: Hobus Supernova
Locations: Vashti
It was an unyielding drive to heal others that led Sival to working with Médecins Sans Frontières. Sival’s ability to analyze problems, spot irregularities and come up with original, practical solutions with limited resources was valued by the corps. During this period, Sival worked with many species, including refugees from the evacuation of the Romulan Homeworld, encounters which would also shape his unique relationship with his emotional mind.
Psychiatry Practice
Role: Psychiatrist - Sally Bellero Psychiatric Institute, University Hospital, Mars
Role: Psychiatrist - Hartford Hospital, Earth
Role: General Practitioner - Family Medicine, Hartford Hospital, Earth
Sival was drawn back to the Sol System by a desire to further explore what it means “to be”, setting up his own psychiatry practices working with Trauma and PTSD patients, many of whom were current or former members of Starfleet. Thus, Starfleet was constantly being brought to the forefront of his mind, both by way of compassion for his patients and his own curiosity about the organizations.
Starfleet Academy
After some years of reflection, Sival realized that Starfleet was a place where he could make a difference. It provided him with opportunities to heal along with the resources that intellectually stimulated him and offered a way for him to acquire new knowledge, solve conundrums and seek Truth with a capital "T". Sival also considered himself to already be an explorer of the natural world, the workings of sentient minds, and the mysteries of heart, so what better place to be an explorer than Starfleet?
Starfleet
Sival’s first posting was on the USS Arrow. He was inactive for a time. He attended academy retraining and was reposted to the USS Juneau.
Sival’s species is a Human / Vulcan hybrid; however, it would be a mistake to characterize Sival as either acting Human or acting Vulcan. While it is true that Human and Vulcan behaviors are a dynamic of his being, a struggle between the two is not a core conflict of his character.
In general, Sival has embraced his emotions, but he must restrain them out of a biological necessity or personal choice. He typically exhibits Vulcan mannerisms and speech patterns. He experiences a full range of human emotions, but he is guarded in how or if he expresses them.
- Strengths: analytical, original, open-minded, curious, objective, compassionate
- Weaknesses: impatient, sometimes disconnected and lost in thought, not easily satisfied, perfectionist
- Habits: taps fingers absentmindedly
- Mannerisms / Quirks: forced blinking, raised eyebrow, overuse of passive voice when speaking Federation Standard, tendency to count things
- Description of Living Space: neat, tidy, clean, (mostly) organized
- Clothing Style: pressed, conservative (off-duty)
- Myers-Briggs: INTP
- Temperament: calm, controlled, easy-going, sometimes excitable, even-tempered, sometimes impulsive, optimistic, peaceful, reliable, thoughtful
- Talents: Able to draw upon both intuition and reason; affinity for music
- Skills: can easily classify and distinguish like things; performs advanced calculations mentally
- Areas of Incompetence: may not always establish realistic objectives and goals based on what is practical instead of what his confidence level tells him is possible; may not always follow through on all of the small yet important details involved in a process; may put off making a decision;^ can be arrogant and dismissive at times
- Hobbies and Pastimes: meteorology (weather watching); playing the violin
- Favorite Topics: hermeneutics; astronomy; marine life; theology
- Likes: puzzles; obscure trivia
- Dislikes: weaponry; baking; ferrets
- Morals and Values: achievement, adventure, calmness, courage, creativity, dependability, education, emotion, fairness, family, fitness, honesty, knowledge, passion, peace, positivity, reason, relaxation, reliability, respect, responsibility, service, spirituality, stability, success, wisdom
- Primary Motivators: making a difference; achieving what's possible
- Greatest Fear: being banal
- Words of Advice: Be patient with others who don't grasp concepts in the same way you do. Work at improving your social skills.
See more at Sival's Psychological Profile.
.
Emotions
Sival believes that emotions should be regulated, not suppressed. Sival believes that emotions have functions, and they can provide us with critical information when they are effectively regulated.1 This said, Sival refrains from expressing emotion in most situations, as he considers it unprofessional or bad form. He will show emotions in a calm and restrained manner however among friends and colleagues. Additionally, Sival must either suppress or regulate his emotions to prevent them from becoming too intense and causing damage to his Human/Vulcan biochemistry - he has chosen to regulate them using various techniques. As Sival already appears Vulcan and projects many Vulcan mannerisms, he has accepted that only his closest companions will ever learn this information about him.
.
Some Emotion Regulation Techniques that Sival has Used:
Grounding.2 (Vulcan Meditation)
Non-judgmental observation.3 (Human Mindfulness)
Cognitive-behavioral Therapy - "We feel how we think".4 (Human Psychology)
Checklists.5 (Human Aviation)
Last Known Location: Central Mall, Lightside Station in the Aavaro Wilds
Stardate: 239809.20
Mood: Receptive
Most Recent Phrase: "I was impressed with your ability to process the situation efficiently under pressure."
Thought: oO I wonder if other people find such things as medicines to be fascinating. Oo
Action: Conversing
Emotion Regulator: None presently. Sival is allowing himself to feel and express emotions in a controlled manner.
Starfleet Academy
1. Cadet Sival - Prudent Precautions
2. Cadet Sival - Observations
3. Cadet Sival - Friendly Fire
USS Arrow
1. 239710.03: Ensign Sival: First Impressions
2. 239710.04: Ensign Sival: New Experiences
USS Juneau
1. 239808.27: Ensign Sival: Reporting for Duty
2. 239808.28: Esign Sival: We've All Had First Days
3. 239808.31: (BACKSIM) Ensign Sival: Self-Guided Tour
4. 239808.31: Ensign Sival: On the Job Training
5. 239809.01: Ensign Sival: Changes
6. 239809.02: Ensign Sival: Be Proactive
7. 239809.03: Ensign Sival: Connections
8. 239809.04: Ensign Sival: Warning Tones
9. 239809.05: Ensign Sival: Opportunities
10. 239809.08: Ensign Sival: Answering the Call
11. 239809.08: Ensign Sival: First Duty Shift
12. 239809.10: Ensign Sival: Thumb Medicine
13. 239809.18: Ensign Sival: Untimely Introductions
14. 239809.20: Ensign Sival: Agreeable Encounters
Notes
Note 1: Galen, Gillian, and Blaise Aguirre. DBT For Dummies. 1st ed., 2021; page 55.
Note 2: A similar technique is the 5 4 3 2 1 Coping Technique.
Note 3: See Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skill Non-Judgmental Stance
Note 4: Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Wellness Center, New Jersey
Note 5: Back to Basics: Checklists in Aviation and Healthcare
Note ^: Adapted from Barron, Barbara, and Paul Tieger. Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. Revised, Updated, Little, Brown and Company, 2007; page 225.
Resources
USS Juneau
Juneau Manual
Medical (Duty Post)
Starbase 118 Forums
Starbase 118 Discord
