Esbrun Vardai
Esbrun Vardai is currently serving as a Science Officer aboard the USS Montreal.
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| Esbrun Vardai | ||
| Position | Science Officer | |
| Rank | Ensign | |
| Species | Betazoid | |
| Gender | Male | |
| DOB | 237306.09 | |
| Age | 28 | |
| Birthplace | Thythis Valley, Betazed | |
| Writer ID | M239510EB0 | |
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Appearance
- Height: 5’6”
- Weight: 72kg
- Hair: Mahogany
- Eyes: Black
- Build: Slight
- Telepathic Status: 4/4 OR 0/0/NR
Relationships
- Lontis Vardai
Mother (Civic leader)
- Velbrun Vardai
Father (Artisan)
- Kalbrun Vardai
Older brother (artisan)
- Gwentis Vardai
Older sister (convict)
Background
Descended from a distinct cultural group outside of Betazed's House structure, the history of Esbrun’s ancestors stretches back to his planet’s Iron Age.
During that time, they had settled in an ore-rich area of fjords and valleys, where they developed a great tradition of artistry and metalwork.
Eventually, they came into conflict with the folk who would eventually become Betazed’s Nineteenth House, who desired their rich and fertile lands.
Unable to compete in open battle, the valley people retreated into the hills and caves, and fought a long and bitter war with the settlers.
Over time, they developed the ability to shield their minds from other Betazoids: critical for throwing off pursuit and protecting their holdings.
Eventually, the war finally ended, and Esbrun’s ancestors were welcomed back into their ancestral lands.
Thousands of years later, this ancient conflict springs up periodically: most recently five years ago, where a great many young Betazoids were taken in by the rhetoric of a charismatic young nationalist, including the daughter of his most prominent political rival.
The rival was Esbrun’s mother, Lontis. While his elder brother followed their father in learning the ancient crafts of his people, Esbrun took to the stars.
Career History
A product of his mother’s campaign of cooperation and shared understanding, Esbrun attended a school in Betazed's capital. There he developed an affinity for the sciences, but his cultural roots were hard to shake: leading him to specialise in metallurgy.
A tutor of his suggested he apply to Starfleet, which lead Esbrun to the Academy, studying Science and Engineering.
Esbrun's final evaluation took place on Starbase 118, under the command of Sal Taybrim and Oddas Aria. From there, he was posted to the USS Montreal.
Personality
Esbrun fluctuates between cool detachment and warm enthusiasm depending on the situation. He tends towards the latter when interacting with peers, but often remains formal with superior officers, even when off duty.
Ensign Vardai prefers not to talk about his telepathic abilities, and rarely brings them up. Even when pressed, he remains humble. Occasionally, events force him to drop the veil and unleash his powers in full: when this happens he becomes deathly formal. He is well aware of how unsettling others can find this, and so avoids such situations.
If Esbrun has a flaw, it would be a reluctance to share information that puts him at a disadvantage.
Academic Record
Year 1
Semester 1:
- PHYS101: Concepts
- SURV101: Starship Emergencies
- HIST101: Birth of the Federation
- ADMIN101: Starfleet Operations
- ENG215: Introduction to Nanotechnology
Semester 2:
- LANG101: Federation Standard
- LAW101: Federation, General
- MATH101: Concepts
- MED101: First Aid and Field Medicine
- PILOT230: Non-Federation Ships
Semester 3:
- PILOT230: Non-Federation Ships
- TAC101: Combat, Unarmed
- SURV110: Environmental Suits and Zero-G Training
- XEN101: General
- INTEL101: Espionage 1
Year 2
Semester 1:
- LANG180: Elementary Romulan
- ADMIN110: Chain of Command and General Protocol
- DIPL101: General
- ENG231: Computer Memory and Personnel Interfaces
- ENG211: Introduction to Material Engineering
Semester 2:
- ENG233: Sensors, Communications and Helm Systems
- ENG221: LCARS Programming 1
- TAC110: Combat, Small Weapons
- ASTRO101: General Astrophysics
- ASTRO200: Advanced Astrophysics
Semester 3:
- BIO101: Concepts
- ENG231: Computer Memory and Personnel Interfaces
- CHEM301: Physical Chemistry 1
- PHYS201: General Physics 1
- PHYS225: Classical Mechanics
Year 3
Semester 1:
- CHEM302: Physical Chemistry 2
- PHYS275: Electrodynamics
- ENG101: General Electronics
- ENG121: Colossal Failures in Engineering
- INTEL150: Crypto-analysis
Semester 2:
- PHYS202: General Physics 2
- CHEM400: Advanced Inorganic
- PHYS180: Elementary Temporal Mechanics
- ENG111: Intermediate Electronics 1
- ENG425: Artificial Intelligence
Semester 3:
- BIO231: Microbiology 1 (Bacteria)
- CHEM201: Organic Chemistry 1
- BIO325: Zoology, General
- ENG112: Intermediate Electronics 2
- INTEL120: SIGINT Collection/Jamming
Year 4
Semester 1:
- XEN500: Xenology: Borg
- BIO320: Botany of Major Worlds
- BIO232: Microbiology 2 (Virii)
- ENG530: System Design
- ENG311: Starship Engineering
Semester 2:
- ANTH101: General Anthropology
- CHEM202: Organic Chemistry 2
- BIO326: Zoology, Major Worlds
- MATH320: Analysis
- INTEL250: Advanced Analysis
Semester 3:
- XEN510: Xenology: The Dominion
- MATH110: Functions and Models
- BIO233: Algae and Fungi, Major Worlds
- ANTH102: General Archaeology
- ANTH201: Advanced Anthropology & Archaeology
Service History
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| Insignia | Rank | Dates | Posting | Assignment |
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Cadet Fourth Class | 239210 | Starfleet Academy | Science Major |
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Cadet Third Class | 239310 | Starfleet Academy | Science Major |
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Cadet Second Class | 239410 | Starfleet Academy | Science Major |
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Cadet First Class | 239510.31 | Graduated Starfleet Academy | Science Major |
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Cadet First Class | 239510.31 | USS Centris-A (Training Simulation) | Engineering Officer |
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Ensign | 239510.31 | USS Montreal | Science Officer |
Awards & Service Ribbons
- For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons
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NPC Listing · USS Montreal Crew Manifest · Crew History
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