Cory Stoyer
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Lieutenant Cory Stoyer is currently serving as Helm/Comm/Ops Officer aboard the USS Gorkon.
Appearance
- Height: 1.88 m (6' 2")
- Weight: 99.79 kg (220lb)
- Hair Color: Light Brown
- Length of Hair: Short on the sides, just enough on top to comb
- Eye Color: Blue
- Skin Tone: Lightly tanned
- Distinguishing Features: None, kind of plain
- Build: Athletic
- Face: Plain, Growing his beard was Petra's idea, but he is liking the look.
- Eyes: Blue and always looking around and observing
- Mouth: Curled in a grin most of the time.
- Poses (Hands/Gestures, Feet/Legs, Torso/Head): "Talks with his hands alot."
- Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Blue jeans, comfortable shirt, flannel shirt
- Shoes: Hiking boots or cowboy boots
- Voice: Pleasant, with a noticeable southern twang. Something that has not gone away since leaving home.
- Handedness: Left Handed
Manner
- Habits: Reads a lot, looks forward to learning new things
- Mannerisms: Thoughtful, loves a good time
- Hobbies and Pastimes: Reading, working on his model sailing ships
- Likes: Good food and a good book
- Dislikes: Snakes, why does it have to be snakes
- Ambitions and Goals: First his only goal was to complete his time and get out. Now he enjoys his work and looks forward to maybe commanding his own ship one day.
- Achievements in Life: Gaining entrance to Starfleet Academy and graduating
- Disappointments in Life: What he considers his failings during the fire onboard the USS Shiloh. The loss of so many of his Engineers during the "Year in Hell."
- Temperament: Pleasant, but has a temper that he has learned to control a long time ago.
- Mental problems (complexes and phobias): Worries that he will not be good enough to be a Starfleet officer
- Physical Limitations: None
- Favorite Things:
- Food: Cory is a meat and potatoes kind of person. Kind of reluctant to try new foods.
- Sports: Rock climbing or anything that catches his attention.
Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse: None
- Children: none
- Parents
- Father: Ronald Stoyer - Deceased
- Mother: Connie Stoyer - Deceased
- Siblings: Mark Stoyer (A Starfleet Marine Sergeant, medically retired from wounds received in combat.)
Background
Born and raised in Georgia, Earth. Cory lived a simple life, but wanted something better. Knowing his grades in secondary school were average at best, he enlisted in Starfleet.
Graduated from the Starfleet Recruit Training Command Great Lakes and promoted to Crewman Third Class and sent to Aviation Boatswain's Mate "A" school. After graduating and his promotion to Crewman Second Class, he was assigned to the USS Shiloh NCC-95201, under the command of Captain Mikal Wynne. Crewman Second Class Cory Stoyer was assigned to the Main Shuttlebay. His duties included cleaning, preservation and general up keep of the equipment in the shuttle bay.
On 238703.20 there was a shuttle crash and fire in the hanger bay where then Petty Officer Second Class Stoyer was assigned. The fire killed some of the senior petty officers and the Hanger Chief. After the fire was out the Captain promoted him to Petty Officer First Class for leadership during the fire. It was suggested that he apply to the Academy and to his surprise was accepted. He started there on 238709.07.
At the academy, Cory was an indifferent student. His best subjects were history (his minor) and things that related to his time as a Starfleet Petty Officer. The higher education stuff bored him and his grades suffered. But he was a solid “B” student. His fellow classmates helped him with the more involved subjects. In turn he taught them the difference between the academy and real life on a starship. At 24, when he started the academy, he acted as an older brother to the students. After his cadet cruise, Cory was assigned to the U.S.S. Constitution-B.
Cory's time so far onboard the Constitution has been very interesting. Seeming to jump from one crisis to the next without a pause. Being a bridge officer is the highlight of his career so far.
On 239202.16 Cory was transferred to the U.S.S. Excalibur-A as the HCO Officer. The Excalibur was a different ship than the Constitution, but Cory worked to ensure that he Excalibur was prepared for everything. On 239205.03 Cory was transferred to the U.S.S. Victory as the Helm Officer. Fleet Captain Nicholotti promoted him to Lieutenant as the Excalibur-A was decommissioned.
After settling into his duties onboard the Victory, Cory and Captain Nurga spoke about his career and options. Cory accepted the Chief Engineer's position on the Victory.
On 239207.15 The U.S.S. Victory was decommissioned. Cory was transferred to the U.S.S. Gorkon as the Acting Chief Engineer. On 239207.17 Captain Reynolds made the position permanent.
Cory's time onboard the Gorkon was one of hard work and learning how to be a Chief Engineer. During the Year of Hell, when the Gorkon was trapped in another universe, Cory learned about leading and what his job really entailed. He left is wife Petra back in the prime universe. When the ship was rescued and Cory was reunited with his wife, their reunion was short lived. Petra was arrested for assisting in the theft of the Yarahla. Cory was sent to Starfleet Medical on Earth while the ship underwent repairs at McKinley station.
After several more years and many more mission as Chief Engineer, Cory asked for and was granted a new position as Mission Specialist onboard.
After the dreamscape, where he was a Maquis fighter, Cory awoke with Ayiana Sevo in his arms. Things spiraled down from there. Cory didn't realized it at the time, but feelings for his friend crept to the surface and he was in denial of them. When he came clean to his wife, she reacted about as well as Cory could expect. After, he stopped speaking with Petra and avoiding her as much as possible as he wrestled with the feeling for both women. Eventually Petra was offered a position on the USS Triumphant, along with a promotion. She left Cory to take the position.
Personality
Cory is quiet observant person. Always carrying around his PADD with his books downloaded on it, just in case he gets a chance to read for a little bit. He is eager to learn and understand his role as an officer of Starfleet. His passion is history. He enjoys reading on naval warfare and organization of militarizes. Always on the lookout for a good time. Willing to help out anyone. Generally a nice guy.
Quarters
Deck 5, Starboard side mid-section, one of the Senior Officer's Quarters.
Service History
Great Lakes, Earth | ||||
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| Insignia | Rank | From | To | Position |
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Recruit | 238103.15 | 238203.15 | Recruit Training |
Great Lakes, Earth | ||||
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Crewman Third Class | 238103.16 | 238209.06 | Aviation Boatswain’s Mate “A” School |
NCC-95201  Captain Mikal Wynne, Commanding | ||||
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Crewman Second Class | 238209.07 | 238309.24 | Shuttlebay Crewman |
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Crewman First Class | 238309.25 | 238501.29 | Senior Shuttlebay Crewman |
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Petty Officer Third Class | 238501.30 | 238609.09 | Shuttlebay Petty Officer |
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Petty Officer Second Class | 238609.10 | 238703.24 | Shuttlebay Petty Officer |
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Petty Officer First Class | 238703.25 | 238709.06 | Shuttlebay Leading Petty Officer |
San Francisco Earth, Sol Sector  Major: Operations / Minor: History Rear Admiral Andrus Jaxx, Commandant | ||||
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Cadet 4th | 238709.07 | 238809.04 | N/A |
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Cadet 3rd | 238809.05 | 238909.03 | N/A |
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Cadet 2nd | 238909.04 | 23909.03 | N/A |
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Cadet 1st | 239009.04 | 239111.02 | N/A |
USS Centris-A NCC-72912  Lieutenant Commander Ben Edwards, Commanding | ||||
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Cadet 1st | 239111.03 | 239111.10 | HCO Officer |
NCC-9012  Commander Shelther Faranster, Commanding | ||||
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Ensign | 239111.10 | 239112.20 | Engineering Officer |
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Lieutenant JG | 239112.20 | 239212.29 | Engineering Officer |
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Lieutenant JG | 239112.29 | 239202.16 | HCO Officer |
NCC-41903  Fleet Captain Kali Nicholotti, Commanding | ||||
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Lieutenant JG | 239202.16 | 239205.02 | HCO Officer |
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Lieutenant | 239205.02 | 239205.05 | HCO Officer |
NCC-362447  Captain Nurga, Commanding | ||||
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Lieutenant | 239205.05 | 239206.01 | Helm Officer |
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Lieutenant | 239206.01 | 239207.15 | Acting Chief Engineer |
NCC-82293 Fleet Captain Quinn Reynolds, Commanding | ||||
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Lieutenant | 239207.15 | 239207.17 | Acting Chief Engineer |
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Lieutenant | 239207.17 | 239511.17 | Chief Engineer |
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Lieutenant | 239511.17 | 239607.24 | Mission Specialist |
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Lieutenant Commander | 239607.24 | 239705.20 | Mission Specialist |
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Lieutenant | 239705.20 | Present | Helm/Comm/Ops Officer |
Awards & Service Ribbons
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| Award | Name | Stardate | Posting | Citation |
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Featured Nominee | 239206.01 | USS Victory | The second place nominee in the final vote count by the Featured Bio Contest Team. |
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Featured Nominee | 239209.01 | USS Gorkon | The second place nominee in the final vote count by the Featured Bio Contest Team. |
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1-Year Member | 239212.31 | USS Gorkon | 1 year with Starbase 118. |
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Featured Bio | 239301.01 | USS Gorkon | The first place nominee in the final vote count by the Featured Bio Contest Team. |
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Genesis Award | 239306.28 | USS Gorkon | "For officers who show conspicuous effort in improving their simming skills." |
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3-Year Member | 239506.29 | USS Gorkon | 3 year with Starbase 118. |
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B-Plot Award | 239606.24 | USS Gorkon | We're blessed on the Gorkon with a wealth of writers who treat us to insights into their character's personal lives and struggles. One such plot that has really stood out over the past few months is that of Cory Stoyer, a married man struggling with the realisation that he had longings for a friend. We saw him make choices good, bad and downright foolish as he navigated his way through an impossible situation that resulted in divorce, the breakdown of friendships and resonated through his professional life as well as the personal. It was a wild ride, for both the character and readers, and so we award Cory Stoyer the B-Plot Award for showcasing the good, the bad and the ugly of his character's personal life. |
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Sheathed Sword | 239606.24 | USS Gorkon | Of all the scars left behind by the venture into the Skarbek mission, none so has been more keenly felt than that of Cory’s wounded struggle. Exploring the conflicts and pitfalls of discovering his love for a close friend, Cory has demonstrated the anguish and grief stemming from a breakdown in his marriage, the indecision and painful emotional torment of believing he is getting what he deserves for straying away, until he finally hit rock bottom and had to start building himself back up. It’s been a rollercoaster of passionate heartache for Cory, a solid dagger in the soul that still has its hooks in a doubting mind, and so this year, Cory Stoyer is awarded the Sheathed Sword. Congratulations! |
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5-Year Member | 239706.24 | USS Gorkon | 5 year with Starbase 118. |
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Sheathed Sword | 239906.27 | USS Gorkon | The Sheathed Sword is an award we present not just for putting characters through the ringer, but exploring the consequences of those experiences. Cory Stoyer is a fantastic example of what a writer can do when they choose to let their character be flawed and make mistakes. We’ve seen him break and rebuild relationships and battle with his own self-doubt, while always striving to become the person he wants to be. It’s made for compelling reading and a fascinating character, and I’m proud to recognise Mike with the Sheathed Sword! |
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Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon | 239111.09 | USS Centris-A | Lt. Commander Ben Edwards | Graduated from Star Fleet Academy. |
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Good Conduct Ribbon | 239112.21 | USS Constitution-B | Commander Shelther Faranster | Assisted in identifying the symptoms and cause of the ship’s crisis, while wearing a biosuit. |
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Prometheus Ribbon | 239205.02 | USS Excalibur-A | Unknown | Participated in Phase I of the Prometheus Incident. |
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Captain's Commendation | 239210.21 | USS Gorkon | Captain Quinn Reynolds | "Took command of the away team after the senior officer was gravely wounded. Continued the mission of rescuing the crew of the Tharsis." |
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Medical Science Ribbon | "Helped to cure a previously untreatable infection of sarpedionital gondii parasites." | |||
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Innovation Ribbon | 239301.18 | USS Gorkon | Captain Quinn Reynolds | "Creatively rescued hostages in Astrofori One's Cardassian Embassy." |
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Department Chief Ribbon | 239305.10 | USS Gorkon | Captain Quinn Reynolds | "Exemplary performance as a department head for no less than 6 months." |
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Purple Heart | "Injured during an attempted boarding by Dominion infiltrator. " | |||
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Silver Lifesaving Ribbon | "Saved the life of Commander Alex Blair." | |||
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Distinguished Service Ribbon | "Working with the crew of the U.S.S. Triumphant of an alternate reality." | |||
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award | ||||
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Quantum Reality Service Ribbon | 239310.12 | USS Gorkon | Fleet Captain Quinn Reynolds | "For surviving and surpassing incredible odds during the year trapped in an alternate reality." |
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Extended Service Ribbon | ||||
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Legion of Merit | ||||
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Distinguished Service Ribbon | ||||
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Silver Lifesaving Ribbon | 239401.21 | USS Gorkon | Fleet Captain Quinn Reynolds | "Worked with the team that rescued and protected a key witness against the Orion Syndicate on Palonon." |
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War of Shadows Ribbon | "Worked toward the eradication of the Shadow Syndicate." | |||
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Innovation Ribbon | 239409.09 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "Assisted in solving a murder onboard the U.S.S. Gorkon." |
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Diplomacy Ribbon | "Talked down a gunman and helped resolve a hostage situation." | |||
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Explorer's Ribbon | "Explored a world and helped solve its mysteries." | |||
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First Contact Ribbon | "Made peaceful contact with a sentient species." | |||
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Innovation Ribbon | "Worked to help separate away teams communicate and solve the mysteries of the planet." | |||
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Orion Syndicate Service Medal | 239503.31 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "Encountered the Orion Crime Syndicate onboard Starbase 173. ." |
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Silver Star | "One of our teams did their jobs through extraordinary circumstances; dealing not just with the dangers of the rifts opening around the fusion reactors, but repeated assaults from the Orion Syndicate." | |||
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Prisoner of War Ribbon | 239601.27 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "For being held prisoner in unusual circumstances by Lladre." |
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Purple Heart | 239604.27 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "The nature of the incident aboard the Njörðr means that we all suffered injuries that saw us under the care of the Yarahla's doctors." |
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Explorer's Ribbon | "While it caused considerable strife, the nebula was nonetheless a remarkable discovery, and one that scientists will be researching for a long time to come. Starfleet would like to recognise our findings with the Explorer's Ribbon, to all crew who were present." | |||
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Silver Star | 239607.25 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "Nassau is a violent, lawless place, filled with uncountable dangers and unpredictable obstacles. Those who carried out their mission on that asteroid did so with remarkable courage in the face of significant odds and at great personal risk. There are people stood here today only because of their bravery and for that, we present them with the Silver Star." |
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Orion Syndicate Service Medal | "As many of you are all too painfully aware, after years in the shadows, the Orion Syndicate has once again risen to be one of the most prominent threats against the safety and security of the Federation and its citizens." | |||
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Legion of Merit | 239706.24 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "Over the course of the last mission, two teams laboured against an array of challenges that included equipment failures, wilderness treks, hostile wildlife and battling the mental influence of malign technologies. Despite difficult circumstances, they conducted themselves with determination, dedication and courage, and played their part in revealing the true nature of Væron's situation." |
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Intelligence Star | 239802.10 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "First, the unique nature of covert assignments—the need for quick thinking, resourcefulness and determination, all the while maintaining your cover—is worthy of recognition in itself, especially when performed by those whose training might not normally extend to undercover work. With your achievements in mind, I'm pleased to present you all with the Intelligence Star." |
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Operation Safe Harbor Service Medal | "In addition, for our work in Ma no Umi against insurmountable odds, and a few pirates, Starfleet has seen fit to award us all with the Operation Safe Harbour ribbon. You faced off against not only the Orion Syndicate, but members of several factions. Well done, everyone. Here’s to you all on a successful Intelligence operation completed, even if we did just patrol the border. " | |||
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Good Conduct Ribbon | "So for the many acts of gallantry performed during the infiltration of Nassau, I'm pleased to present you all with the Good Conduct Ribbon." | |||
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Purple Heart | 239812.2 | USS Gorkon | Rear Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "The first ribbon I have to present is the Purple Heart. It recognises the physical sacrifices we make while performing our duty, our willingness to risk our own wellbeing in the service of others." |
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Starfleet Investigation Ribbon | "The next commendation I have to present is awarded to those officers who use their knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities to conduct an investigation; in so doing, solve crime, defuse threats and resolve dangerous situations. The situation on Darime required those skills in abundance, and our officers tracked down murderers, saboteurs and butchers." | |||
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Purple Heart | 239907.20 | USS Gorkon | Vice Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "As many of you know, I like to begin these ceremonies with one of the more difficult ribbons to receive. Difficult because of the personal hardship it represents; an award which recognises our willingness to endure injury in the service of others." |
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Silver Star | "All of us struggled against the influence of the Rift’s inhabitants, but there are those among us who directly engaged them, despite the unknowns and significant risk to their lives. " | |||
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Innovation Ribbon | 240001.21 | USS Gorkon | Vice Admiral Quinn Reynolds | "Had to delve into the mysteries of a foreign machine in order to fix it and help the inhabitants of the planet." |
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Explorer's Ribbon | "As difficult as this experience was, it was also a mission of discovery. We stepped foot on a world unknown to the greater galaxy, and came away with a greater understanding of it and its people." | |||
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Defense of Temporal Flow Ribbon | "Despite being tossed into several time zones, Lieutenant Commander Stoyer, Lieutenant Junior Grade Loxley, Ensign zh’Tisav and myself were able to safeguard the current timeline for the indigenous people on the Rogue Planet" | |||
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UFP Medal of Freedom | "I think I can say that most of us consider the Tyrellian System as our second home. So it was only natural that when the Rogue Planet invaded our system, we did all we could to attempt to safeguard every single planet in the system and its inhabitants." |
Personal Relationships
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| Ex Wife | A Human Admin Officer, Cory embarrassed himself the first time he saw her. Luckily his second impression was better. They got to know each other better during the only mission onboard the Excalibur-A. They had a couple of dinners, but the transfers, put a hold on things. They met back up onboard the Victory. Both decided to move things forward. After what seemed like a happy marriage, Cory and Petra separated for the time being. Petra filed for divorce. | |
| Not Dating | A Vulcan/Klingon hybrid science officer assigned to the Gorkon. After a mission together saving each other’s lives, the pair started dating. After a couple of dates, Cory spoke about his past onboard the Gorkon and all of the rumors that surrounded him. After hearing everything, Ky walked out. | |
| Best Friend | A Human Doctor, Cory met the former XO of the Gorkon when he was assigned to the ship. Chythar helped Cory after he was injured by an intruder in Main Engineering. He was Cory's best man at his wedding. | |
| Dating | A Trill Scientist, Cory met the brilliant young woman on the Victory when she help come up with several fixes to the Victory QSD. They worked together on several away mission. She was Petra’s maid of honor at their wedding. After awaking from a dreamscape where Ayiana and Cory were on a date, they found themselves wrapped in each other's arms. Since then they have tried to figure their feelings out. They realize that the moment passed and they continued to work to rebuild their friendship. | |
| Sister he never had | The Executive Officer of the Gorkon. Cory and Jo worked together on several missions. The pair played off each others strengths and snarky attitudes. One of his best friends. | |
| Close Friend | A Human/Bajoran Tactical Officer. Cory met Alex during his first mission onboard the Constitution. They became friends during a liberty on Starbase 285 and during further missions onboard the Conny. Both Cory and Alex transferred to the Excalibur-A. |
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