Yishira Somlen

USS Gorkon
Yishira Shira Somlen
Position	Counselor
Rank	Lieutenant Junior Grade
Species	El-Aurian/Human
Gender	Female
DOB	235303.17
Age	48
Birthplace	Sadorah City, El-Auria

PNPC Lieutenant Yishira Shira Somlen is currently serving as a Counselor aboard the USS Gorkon.

Appearance

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• Height: 5'7
• Weight: 121 lbs
• Hair: Reddish brown
• Eyes: Blue
• Build: Athletic

Relationships

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Family

• Parents

Father Cameron Somlen

Scientist - Assimilated by the Borg

Mother Taala Somlen

Trader - Assimilated by the Borg

• Siblings

Sister Stephia Somlen

Assimilated by the Borg at age 8

• Aunt

Aunt Leslie Somlen-Patrick

Age: 62 - Painter - Earth Shira went to live with her aunt at a young age when her homeworld was attacked and her father, mother, and sister were assimilated by the Borg.

Background

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Yishira Somlen was born to Cameron and Taala Somlen in Sadorah City on El-Auria on Stardate 235303.17. Shira was a compassionate child and a devoted friend. She was imaginative in her play and had a passion for the arts, especially painting, music, and dancing. Unlike many of the Cantawi House, she was a diplomat and was driven by immaterial needs rather than worldly possessions. This lead to conflicts with her classmates. At the tender age of 4, she became a big sister to Stephia (born Stardate 235705.09). Though she and her sister often times had a contentious relationship, they were both very protective of one another.

By age 10, Shira had entered apprentice training to become a trader like her mother before her. However, her future was irrevocably altered when the Borg destroyed her homeworld and assimilated nearly every member of her species. She was one of only 47 to escape the destruction. Only 12 when the attack occurred, she went to live with her Aunt Leslie on Earth. She developed friendships easily and began to rebuild her life. By age 17, she was volunteering at hospitals in the area and had earned her C.N.A. certificate. But she grew bored with it and craved a challenge. Her compassionate nature led her to a career in psychology. She attended the University of Liverpool at the age of 22, completing her Doctorate by age 30.

Her craving for adventure still not fulfilled, she sought a greater challenge and found it when a Starfleet recruiter contacted her. She was fascinated. She enrolled at Starfleet Academy the following fall and graduated four years later (Stardate 238705) with Counseling and Nursing Majors respectively, and a minor in Psychology.

A month later, she received her first assignment as an Ensign aboard the USS Victory. Following the Spider's Web mission on Stardate 239207, she was transferred to the USS Gorkon and promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade, where she is currently serving.

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Career History

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• B.Sc. (Honors) in Clinical/Health Psychology
  • University of Liverpool - Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Attended Stardates 237508-237908

• M.Sc. in Forensic Psychology
  • University of Liverpool - Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Attended Stardates 237905-238105

• D.Psy. in Clinical Psychology
  • University of Liverpool - Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Attended Stardates 238108-238308

• Counseling Major with Psychology Minor; Nursing Major
  • Starfleet Academy - San Francisco, California
  • Attended Stardates 238308-238705

• Current Research Projects
  • Impacts of Long-Term Isolation on Crew Morale and Relationships (AKA the Gorkon crew's Year of Hell)

Service History

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Service History
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Cadet First Class	238608-238705	Graduated Starfleet Academy	Counselor
	Ensign	238706-239207	USS Victory	Counselor
	Lieutenant JG	239207-Present	USS Gorkon	Counselor

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 Year or Stardate Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.

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