Kivik

Player Profile

Name: Keegan (he/they), OOC Rank: Lieutenant Commander, Writer ID: V239806K11 Hey there! I'm Keegan, and my primary character is Lt. Cmdr Robin Hopper - Chief Science Officer and Second Officer of Amity Outpost. I also have a menagerie of oddball PNPCs and side characters, all of whom I love dearly. When I first joined SB118, my primary character (and the namesake of my username) was Kivik - now a PNPC and the Chief Science Officer aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. I'm from Vancouver, on Canada's West Coast, and have somehow managed to stick out living there to this day (though wooo is it ever getting expensive!) I was first introduced to Star Trek at a young age, watching re-runs of The Next Generation with my dad. At the time, I didn't really understand a lot of what I was watching (I even called the show "Saturn" because of the ringed planet in the show's intro). Growing up, we continued watching Trek as a family and I was much more engaged with Voyager and Enterprise. Nowadays, I dearly love Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, and tolerate the other shows with the type of good-natured love one has for family members that rub you the wrong way occasionally. I'm currently in the thick of a full watch-through of Deep Space Nine (which, until recently, had remained a pretty blatant 'blind spot' in my Trek knowledge). I'm also a big fan of other sci fi franchises, like Battlestar Galactica, Stargate, Alien(s), and fantasy, such as Lord of the Rings, A Song of Ice & Fire / Game of Thrones, and so on. I've been roleplaying since I was about 12 years old, starting with forum-based RPs based on Lord of the Rings and Diablo - but got properly introduced to TTRPGS in high school with World of Darkness and Vampire: The Requiem. I tried Dungeons and Dragons for the first time properly as an adult and began DMing my own campaign during the COVID-19 lockdowns. My approach to roleplaying here are to focus exploring characters as complex and diverse people first, and exploring their job / duty post second. I often take a lot of inspiration from IRL sources (myself / my own experiences, people I know, or even the face claims of the characters) and generally try to imagine I'm writing a real Trek show for real actors to play in. I'm also interested in using roleplay as a way to gain additional perspective on diverse identities and character traits as well as developing and 'grounding' world and species development. You can check out my Lower Decks Interview (from when my Primary Character was Kivik) to learn more about me and my goals at that time.

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Characters

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"Amity Outpost is supposed to be a station with 2,245 people, and I wouldn’t be surprised if Keegan, Kivik's writer, someday ends up writing for half of them."

- Rich (Vataix)

Primary Character - Lt. Commander Robin Hopper

Lt. Commander Robin Hopper is a Human/Centauran woman serving as Chief Science Officer and Second Officer aboard Amity Outpost. Born and raised on the 'old frontier' world, Theta VII, Hopper grew up on her parents' hydroponic farm estate. She also lived on Earth while attending a Masters program at UC Berkeley and, subsequently, Starfleet Academy in San Francisco where she earned her doctorate in Physics. Her first posting was aboard the the Oracle-Class deep space science vessel, USS Wall Street, where she served as a Science Officer and as Assistant Chief Science Officer before transferring to Amity Outpost in 2399. Her time aboard Amity has been eventful, to say the least. From rubbing shoulders with Betazoid Nobles, to squaring off with the Hirogen, to meeting her Mirror Universe Counterpart, Raven Hopper, there hasn't been a dull moment. In addition to her professional duties, Robin's stories are often centered on her personal life and relationships - most notably, her developing "situationship" with Nathan Richards, one of her closest friends and a long-term romantic interest. To learn more about Hopper, check out her Character Wiki as well as her (non-canon) "Ask Me Anything" interview, Robin Hopper, Ask Me Anything. To read sims & JPs told from Hopper's perspective, check out: Robin Hopper, Stories.

Starfleet PNPCs

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  Lt. Kivik,
  Chief Science Officer,
  USS Kitty Hawk

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  Lt. JG David Flint,
  Helm Officer,
  Amity Outpost

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  Ensign Ychol,
  Counselor-In-Training,
  Amity Outpost

Civilian PNPCs

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  Tri'lea Polgonz,
  Daughter Ascendant,
  Twentieth House of Betazed

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  Arthur Summerside,
  Independent Journalist

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  Lohani Vananth-Polgonz,
  Daughter,
  Sixth House of Betazed

There are also a handful of what I would consider "side characters" I involve on a recurring basis, but whom aren't full-fledged PNPCs as far as I'm concerned. Characters like the Matriarch of the Twentieth House of Betazed, Seri Polgonz, or the relatable criminal clerk, Aaris Idar, the Hawlat Luminary, Prarim, and the aged Hirogen Alpha, Acherax.

Activities & Achievements

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"This year I would like to give a commendation to Keegan, the writer behind Kivik/Robin Hopper. He has been one of the most reliable people in image production, a continuous source of inspiration and information, always looking for new techniques and sharing them with wilfulness and passion. On an artistic level, he has made several of my favourite images this year and I have seen him improve image by image and grow as an artist by leaps and bounds. Not only that, but his presence has been a continuous source of optimism, encouragement, and enthusiasm and embodies many of the best skills and characteristics that a drone in the collective (and an artist) should have. The image collective is better off having him with us!"

- Alieth, 2023 State of the Federation Address

(OOC) Activities & Badges

• Member of the Amity Outpost Staff Group (Hopper)
• Member of the Training Team
• Drone serving The Image Collective
  • Here's a Gallery of Keegan's Collective work
• Member of the Wiki Ops Guild
• Wiki Administrator

(OOC) Player Awards

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"This year, I’m delighted to induct Robin Hopper into The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement. Keegan, the writer behind Hopper, has truly gone above and beyond this past year, continuing to sim all of his characters wonderfully while he’s expanded in his responsibilities as a staff member for Amity, mentoring new ensigns and attending to the station’s wiki needs.

As one nominator wrote, “His sims are a delight to read, there is so much depth to his characters, and you can see their development happening right in front of your eyes. From Hopper to Summerside to Polgonz, these characters are so different and sometimes you have to remind yourself that they are written by the same person. The formatting of his sims are exemplary, and it's obvious he takes care writing them and making sure they are correct and easy to read.”

Keegan furthermore contributes greatly behind the scenes with his creativity during brainstorming sessions, suggesting ideas that turn into mission proposals and twists that always keep in mind finding ways for others to have fun and feel like they have equal opportunities to contribute to the greater storyline.

He is a talented writer, dedicated ship staff member, and just a delightful person to chat with. I know this award is just the first of many in his future as he continues to forge a path ahead as one of StarBase 118’s brightest stars. Congratulations, Keegan!"

- Rivi Vataix, 2023 General Awards

Award	Name	Date & Assignment	Description
	Okuda Award	240007.05 Fleet-Wide (Special)	Awarded to members of the Image Collective who regularly go above and beyond in their contributions to this team's efforts, creating images and graphics for the fleet. These team members display their artistry and dedication with a visual feast for members new and old, bringing our creations to life and stoking imaginations.
	Sarpeidon Award	240005.05 Fleet-Wide (Special)	Awarded to a simmer who has made outstanding contributions to the 118Wiki. Sarpeidon was the planet in TOS's "All Our Yesterdays" where the inhabitants built a library collecting their whole world's history. This is essentially what our wiki aspires to be: a repository of our group's history and a simming database.
	TOSMA	240007.04 Amity Outpost	The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement First Class is awarded to members who show great dedication in their behavior and simming abilities. A candidate for TOSMA gives strong, solid ideas to the storyline and character development on a regular basis. They also take the time to edit and proofread their sims to guarantee that their writing is of high quality.
	Pathfinder Award	240007.04 Amity Outpost	Awarded to individuals who have taken great care in mentoring other members during their early stages of simming and beyond. They are great communicators who continuously find ways to motivate and inspire their mentees.
	Neelix Award	240006.28 USS Artemis-A	Awarded to officers who go above and beyond the call of duty by displaying additional, Out of Character commitment. This includes assisting fellow officers in need of simming assistance, facilitating Out of Character discussions with the crew, maintaining wiki articles, and more.
	1-Year Member	239906.29 Length of Service	For those who have been members continuously for one year.
	Combs Cross	239906.28 Amity Outpost	Awarded to individuals who bring their ships to life with well-rounded PNPCs, enhancing plots and character development, without detracting from the main story and characters of the sim. They add depth and colour to the universe, and make the journey the experience. Named for Jeffrey Combs, guest star of a thousand faces
	Laudean Commendation	239906.28 Amity Outpost	Awarded to those who have shown great creativity in many facets of species creation or expansion, including physiological, psychological, cultural, social, and more, and their creativity will inspire their fellow simmers. The Laudean Commendation can cover many aspects of species development, such as expansion of the species on the wiki and documenting their history, but should primarily be based in In Character simming.

(OOC) Player Achievements

Tour of Duty Achievements

Achievement	Name	Date & Assignment	Description
ICON	Friends in high places	239809.16Amity Outpost	Checked in with the Captain and the First Officer.
ICON	Minion	239809.16Amity Outpost	Checked in with your assigned department chief (if applicable) and made contact with your mentor in character.
ICON	What's up, doc?	239807.21Amity Outpost	Completed at least one medical checkup with a medical officer.
ICON	Penny for your thoughts	239809.16Amity Outpost	Attended at least one counseling session with a counselor.
ICON	It's all in the details	239807.21Amity Outpost	Completed a basic bio for your character on the wiki which includes at least the following items: Birthdate; Birthplace; A character overview of at least 3-4 sentences.
ICON	Follow up appointment	239907.28Amity Outpost	Completed at least one additional medical checkup with a medical officer since your last promotion.
ICON	A head full of dreams	239907.28Amity Outpost	Attended at least one additional counseling session with a counselor since your last promotion.
ICON	A face for the name	239807.21Amity Outpost	Added a portrait for your character, either provided by yourself or the Image Collective.
ICON	Data hound	239809.16Amity Outpost	Maintains a bio for your character on the wiki which includes all of the previous requirements as well as the additional following items: Accurately displays the character’s current rank and duty post; A service history table that is up to date, showing previous ships, duty posts, and promotions; A relationships section that includes at least one other PC from your ship.
ICON	Infomatic	239912.11Amity Outpost	Completed the Lieutenant JG’s questionnaire.
ICON	Take a deep breath for me	240008.15Amity Outpost	Completed at least one additional medical checkup with a medical officer since your last promotion.
ICON	Speak your mind	239912.11Amity Outpost	Attended at least one additional counseling session with a counselor since your last promotion.
ICON	Man on a mission	239809.16Amity Outpost	Played a mission-specific personal non-playing character (MSPNPC).
ICON	Detail oriented	239811.20Amity Outpost	Maintains a bio for your character on the wiki which includes all of the previous requirements as well as the additional following items: A section covering your character’s childhood/time before joining your ship; A medical record; A section covering your character’s time since joining your ship, including a description of your character’s participation in at least one mission.
ICON	Insightful	240008.15Amity Outpost	Completed the Lieutenant’s questionnaire.
ICON	Two heads are better than one	240005.16Amity Outpost	Participates in your ship's mentoring program.
ICON	Helping hand	239907.28Amity Outpost	Participated in at least one OOC fleet taskforce.

Duty Post, Mission, & Location Achievements

Achievement	Name	Date & Assignment	Description
ICON	Arresting officer	240008.04USS Artemis-A	Arrest a party accused of wrong-doing.
ICON	Bad bet	239809.16Amity Outpost	Visited Antor II.
ICON	Event Oriented	240008.04USS Artemis-A	Participated in a post-action debriefing with an intelligence officer or mission specialist.
ICON	Fascinating	239812.02Amity Outpost	Created a Memory 118 entry on the wiki about a new discovery encountered during a mission.
ICON	First Star on the Right	239907.28Amity Outpost	Undertook shuttle flight re-qualifications under helm officer supervision.
ICON	Gadgets and gizmos	239907.28Amity Outpost	Created a new piece of equipment for regular use, or designed new technology.
ICON	Honorary marshal	Citation Required	Work with an officer of the Colonial Coalition Marshals Service for a mission.
ICON	I See Trees of Phlebotinum	239811.20Amity Outpost	Participated in a scientific examination of a specific subject (plant, animal, mineral, star, etc). Just don't touch it.
ICON	It's part of the job	239912.11Amity Outpost	Treat a civilian or an officer’s injury during a mission.
ICON	Man on a mission	239809.16Amity Outpost	Played a mission-specific personal non-playing character (MSPNPC).
ICON	On the road again	239807.21Amity Outpost	Travel along the Mother Road.
ICON	Part of the team	239809.16Amity Outpost	Participate in a mission as part of the Search and Rescue team.
ICON	Primum Nil Nocere	239912.11Amity Outpost	Applied the principles of combat medicine during a conflict. Starfleet Combat Medicine Manual.
ICON	Red Shirt Shooting Club	240002.10Amity Outpost	Undertook phaser or self-defence re-qualifications under security officer supervision.
ICON	Reinventing the wheel	239912.11Amity Outpost	Combined or re-engineered existing technology to serve a specific purpose.

General & Character Interaction Achievements

Achievement	Name	Date & Assignment	Description
ICON	Avast ye	240008.04USS Artemis-A	Go up against a pirate faction.
ICON	A modest proposal	240008.04USS Artemis-A	Submitted a mission proposal that was implemented.
ICON	Back to the past	240002.10Amity Outpost	Experienced an element of time travel.
ICON	Captain Proton to the Rescue!	239809.16Amity Outpost	Participate in a holodeck adventure.
ICON	Chatterbox	239902.17Amity Outpost	Participate in the monthly Fleet Chat.
ICON	Friend in need	239907.28Amity Outpost	Rescued a fellow Starfleet crew.
ICON	Holy dArtagnan!	239809.16Amity Outpost	Played an MSNPC ally.
ICON	I heard that	239902.17Amity Outpost	Experienced the use of telepathy.
ICON	It takes two	239811.20Amity Outpost	Participated in a Joint Post.
ICON	It's a long way to the top	Citation Required	Sing a line from a song from Wil [Ukinix]'s music collection, so that he sings the next line back.
ICON	I'm a Doctor, not a...	239912.11Amity Outpost	Perform a job outside of your normal duty role while mid-mission.
ICON	Just another day	239912.11Amity Outpost	Participate in a routine survey mission.
ICON	News Hound	239907.28Amity Outpost	Have a Federation News Service article published on fednewsservice.com inspired by your ship's encounters or activities.
ICON	Paramour	240010.26Amity Outpost	Primary character began a relationship with another PC/PNPC of another player.
ICON	Press F to Honor	239907.28Amity Outpost	Be honored by one of your SIMs or contributions being posted in the Appreciations thread on the Forums.
ICON	Quotable	239902.17Amity Outpost	Had a sim quoted by another player in your quotes forum thread.
ICON	Say The Line!	240005.16Amity Outpost	Do something that makes Talos [Dakora] say "Holy Strokes!"
ICON	Space Space Wanna Go to Space	239902.17Amity Outpost	Performed a spacewalk in an EVA suit! Space, space, space. Wanna go to space? Space, space.
ICON	Subspace Communicator	240005.16Amity Outpost	Participate in an inter-ship joint post.
ICON	Tactician	240005.16Amity Outpost	Participated in a mission ship battle.
ICON	Targetted	240008.12Amity Outpost	Get injured or shot during a rescue mission.
ICON	These things happen	239902.17Amity Outpost	Become injured in the line of duty.
ICON	What do you want to do tonight, Brain?	240002.10Amity Outpost	Played an MSNPC antagonist.

Keegan (Kivik)