Caedan Nkai

USS Gorkon
Caedan Nkai
Full Name	Caedan Nkai
Position	Chief of Operations
Rank	Lieutenant Commander
Species	Rodulan
Gender	Male
Age	Late fifties
Birthplace	Krzexxi, Basul Rodul
T/E Rating	T6 NR*
Awards & Service Ribbons
	; Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon; Department Chief Ribbon; Extended Service Ribbon; Purple Heart; Prisoner of War Ribbon; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Distinguished Service Ribbon; Legion of Merit; Good Conduct Ribbon; Quantum Reality Service Ribbon; Orion Syndicate Service Medal; War of Shadows Ribbon; Explorer's Ribbon; First Contact Ribbon
	; Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon; Department Chief Ribbon; Extended Service Ribbon; Purple Heart; Prisoner of War Ribbon; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Distinguished Service Ribbon; Legion of Merit; Good Conduct Ribbon; Quantum Reality Service Ribbon; Orion Syndicate Service Medal; War of Shadows Ribbon; Explorer's Ribbon; First Contact Ribbon

Caedan Nkai is a Rodulan engineer currently serving aboard the USS Gorkon as the Chief of Operations.

Appearance

Height: 1.80m (5' 11")
Build: Average
Hair: Brown, short
Eyes: Darkest blue (iris and sclera)

Personality

Hobbies

Climbing: Though Caedan could not be accused of being sporty, he does nonetheless enjoying climbing as a hobby. He would one day like to climb an eight-thousander, but for the time being he is restricted to simulations in the holodecks, and climbs that do not require any acclimatisation while on shore leave.
Baking: Caedan often baked with his grandparents as a child, and has continued that hobby into adulthood. Every year, he bakes along with the Galactic Bake Off, something his colleagues have come to greatly anticipate.

Relationships

Friends


Name	Relationship	Description
Jocelyn Marshall	Sister from a Human Mister	Meeting when they both worked in the Operations department of the Gorkon, Caedan and Jo Marshall quickly discovered they have a shared love for raucous nights out. Particularly on shore leave, they can often be found hitting the bars and encouraging one another to drink far, far too much. She is one of his best friends and most favourite people, and one of the few people he's happy to confide in when he feels like opening up.
Valesha Sienelis	Close Friend	Caedan met Valesha when the Romulan scientist cut a lonely figure at an awards ceremony. Despite her sharp tongue, he warmed to her and her sly, often dark sense of humour, and the two became firm friends. He's often aware that there's a lot more bubbling under the surface than she cares to give away, and he has made a concerted effort to try and help alleviate her loneliness by introducing her to some of his wider circle. After his life-threatening injury during Lladre's capture of the Gorkon, she was one of the people who visited him in sickbay, confessing how important he was to her. Her abrupt arrest and flight from justice has left him filled with doubt and embarrassment, embarrassed that he as a telepath he missed her treachery, and miserable that he has lost one of his closest friends.
Erin Reynolds	Friend	Erin and Caedan became friends while serving aboard the Gorkon Over There. The hybrid woman particularly endeared herself to him when she spent the last of her personal replicator rations to bring him a swuit stick on a day he was feeling particularly low. Since then, they've grown into friends, and he has even managed to convince her to accompany him on the odd climbing trip.
Ayiana Sevo	Burgeoning Friend	Until recently, Caedan and Ayiana were little more than friendly co-workers, not often working together or sharing many interests. The seeds of friendship were planted when the pair shared some drinks and a heartfelt conversation about love and life during shore leave on Deluvia IV.

Colleagues


Name	Relationship	Description
Chris Johns	Departmental Colleagues	Two individuals with an affable, generous disposition, Caedan and Chris have always worked easily and well together. Chris is easily one of his favourites — something the Rodulan tries not to make too obvious — and he harbours a hope that the Petty Officer will change his mind about leaving the Gorkon and stay aboard when the time comes for him to re-enlist.
Tasha MacFarlane	Fellow Department Chief	Trained as an engineer, Caedan appreciates Tasha's skills and ingenuity in her chosen profession, though he harbours concerns over her ability to effectively lead a department. While definitely the playful sort himself, he does occasionally find himself frustrated by the Chief Engineer's childish demeanour, particularly when she deploys it at inappropriate times or in fits of rage.

Personal History

Early Years

2310 (Age 0): Caedan is born.
2325 (Age 15): Occupation of Rodul by the Cardassians begins.

Civilian Life

2343 (Age 33): Caedan leaves Rodul, and joins the Merchant Marines.
2348 (Age 38): Occupation of Basul Rodul ends.

Starfleet Academy

2356 (Age 46): Caedan "steps up" from the Merchant Marines to enter Starfleet Academy, majoring in Engineering and minoring in Operations.

The USS Selaya

2360 (Age 50): Caedan's first posting after graduation is to the USS Selaya, an Excelsior-class vessel. Posted as an engineer, he meets and very quickly falls for Solan, a half-Vulcan helmsman.

The USS Yamaguchi

2364 (Age 54): Caedan accepts a posting the the USS Yamaguchi, an Ambassador-class vessel.
2366 (Age 56): Battle of Wolf 359. Caedan's partner, Solan, dies in the battle, and the Yamaguchi disappears with its remaining crew, including Caedan. The ship was assumed destroyed by the Borg, but unknown to anyone, it had been stolen away by a member of the Q Continuum, suspended out of time in a collection of many other vessels.
2392 (Age 56*) Twenty-five years later, the Yamaguchi and its crew are freed from the collection by the crew of the USS Invicta. Many of the crew, including Caedan, receive counselling and training to help them adjust.

The USS Gorkon

2393 (Age 57*): Caedan accepts a posting to the USS Gorkon, a Sovereign class vessel, as Chief of Operations.

Service Record

As an engineer

Service History

Service History
Insignia	Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
	Ensign	236009 - 236203	USS Selaya	Engineering Officer
	Lieutenant (JG)	236203 - 236408	USS Selaya	Engineering Officer
	Lieutenant	236408 - 236706	USS Yamaguchi	Assistant Chief Engineer
		236706 - 239208	USS Yamaguchi	Believed KIA
		239208 - 239302	Starbase 118 Academy	Training
		239302 - 239508.14	USS Gorkon	Chief of Operations
		239508.14 - 239511.17		Mission Specialist
		239511.17 -239601.27		Chief of Operations
	Lieutenant Commander	239601.27 - Present		Chief of Operations

Commendations and Decorations

Awards and Service Ribbons

Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon	2360 Starfleet Academy	Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.
Distinguished Service Ribbon	239305.10 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Federation. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades.
Joint Meritorious Unit Award	239305.10 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.
Quantum Reality Service Ribbon	239310.12 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission within an alternate universe.
Extended Service Ribbon	239310.12 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in a mission that extends for more than one year without return to the home base.
Legion of Merit	239310.12 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
Distinguished Service Ribbon	239310.12 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in an action against an enemy of the Federation. The act or acts of heroism must have been so notable and have involved risk of life so extraordinary as to set the individual apart from his or her comrades.
War of Shadows Ribbon	239401.21 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participated in the War of Shadows in 2393.
Orion Syndicate Service Medal	239401.21 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Orion Syndicate.
Department Chief Ribbon	239409.09 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual 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.
Explorer's Ribbon	239409.09 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.
First Contact Ribbon	239409.09 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in a successful first contact event.
Explorer's Ribbon	239412.13 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species.
Orion Syndicate Service Medal	239503.31 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who participates in a conflict against the Orion Syndicate.
Prisoner of War Ribbon	239601.27 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who has been taken prisoner.
Purple Heart	239503.31 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who sustains injury in the line of duty.
Good Conduct Ribbon	239503.31 USS Gorkon	Awarded to an individual who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty.
Orion Syndicate Service Medal	239407.25 USS Gorkon	Presented in acknowledgement of his participation in Operation Sea Devil.
Captain's Commendation	239407.25 USS Gorkon	Presented in acknowledgement of his actions during Operation Sea Devil.