Varaan

Commander Varaan, a Vulcan, is the former First Officer of the USS Paladin and USS Steadfast-A, and former commanding officer of the USS Atlantis.

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Commander Varaan

STATISTICS

  • Full Name: Varaan
  • Race: Vulcan
  • Date of Birth: 233001.06
  • Place of Birth: City of Khir Ahl, Kir province, continent of Na'nam, Vulcan
  • Age: 71
  • Gender: Male
  • Telepathic status: T3

Appearance

  • Height: 1.86m
  • Weight: 86 kg
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Length of Hair: Short
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Skin Tone: Light
  • Birthmarks, Scars: none
  • Tattoos/Body Modifications: E.A.R.S.
  • Build: solid
  • Face: elongated
  • Eyes: narrow
  • Mouth: straight
  • Arms: normal
  • Legs: normal
  • Carriage: Walks with purpose
  • Poses: often stands with hands clasped behind his back; will raise his left eyebrow when something he deems interesting has happened or is said
  • Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Traditional Vulcan robes
  • Shoes: In uniform: Standard Starfleet boots; Off duty: Traditional Vulcan pull-on shoes (slipper-like but with firmer bottoms)
  • Voice: rich baritone
  • Handedness: Right

PERSONALITY

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.

Manner

  • Quarters: Standard Starfleet quarters - fairly spartan, but with several strategically placed candles used during meditation; several knick-knacks (momentos) from his life (Deck 8 - room 0912, Steadfast-A)
  • 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

  • Like 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
    • Meditating
    • Complex technical and engineering problems
    • Holoprogramming
    • Stellar Cartography
    • Starship design
  • Dislikes
    • Terran humour
    • Illogical situations
    • Boisterous and energetic people who want to socialize

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, be has no disappointments.

PERSONAL HISTORY

Full Article: Varaan Personal History

Family

Spouse

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).

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.

Siblings

none

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Starfleet Academy Transcript

Full Article: Academy Records
  • Date Graduated from Academy: 237810.28
  • Current Rank: Commander
  • Current Assignment: Retired
  • Duty Post: n.a.

Starfleet Assessments and Records

Full Article: Varaan Starfleet Records
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.
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.


Working Areas

Varaan's main work area when on board a starship is his office (CEO, XO) or Ready Room (CO). As one could surmise, everything is tidy and organized, and there is very little that is not functional in some way (ie. sparsely decorated).

Subordinates

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