Quinn Reynolds
Template:FAC Lieutenant Commander Quinn Reynolds is an psychologically scarred, socially awkward genius who is currently posted as the First Officer aboard the USS Eagle. Trained as an engineer, she has served in that capacity and as head of the department aboard the USS Triumphant and the USS Independence-A and later served as chief of the Starfleet Intelligence division aboard Starbase 118.
Biographic Information
- Full Name: Quinn Erin Reynolds
- Species: Human/Deltan
- Date of Birth: 235902.14
- Place of Birth: Columbia Hills, Mars.
- Age: 27
- Gender: Female
- Telepathic status: E4
Appearance
- Height: 1.65m (5'5)
- Weight: 49kg (108lbs).
- Hair Colour: Medium Brown.
- Length of Hair: Long, almost always tied back whether on or off duty.
- Eye Colour: Hazel.
- Skin Tone: Caucasian, pale with freckles.
- Birthmarks, Scars: A small, neat scar on her left temple, less than a centimetre in length. None others that are usually visible; but there is a small, irregular lattice-work of faded scars across her upper back.
- Tattoos/Body Modifications: Single piercing in each earlobe.
- Build: Scrawny and petite.
- Carriage: Flighty and quick, usually with her head buried in a datapad.
- Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Earth casual; e.g. jeans, comfortable trousers, loose shirts and t-shirts.
- Voice: Quiet and soft, touched by a faint Martian (reminiscent of Irish/Scots) accent.
- Handedness: Left-handed.
Personality
Quinn lives in the world of theoretical possibilities. She exists primarily inside her own mind and has the ability to analyse difficult problems, identify patterns and come up with logical explanations. Almost everything is seen in terms of how it could be improved, or what it could be turned into. She seeks clarity in almost all aspects of her life and is driven to build knowledge. Her natural drive to turn theories into concrete understanding has resulted in a feeling of personal responsibility to solve problems and bring a greater awareness to her field.
She does not like to lead or control people and is very tolerant and flexible in most situations, unless one of her firmly held beliefs has been violated or challenged - in which case she may take a very rigid stance. She is very shy when it comes to meeting new people and avoids social situations as much as she can; though when around people she knows well, or when discussing concepts she fully understands, she is considerably more open and confident.
Quinn has little understanding or value for decisions made on the basis of personal subjectivity or feelings. She strives constantly to achieve logical conclusions to problems and doesn't understand the importance or relevance of applying subjective emotional considerations to decisions. For this reason, she is often not in tune with how people are feeling and is not well-equipped to meet the emotional needs of others. She often fails to realise the value of attending to other people's feelings and has difficulty giving the warmth and support that is sometimes necessary in intimate relationships.
Hobbies and Pastimes
- Academia: Never one to let her mind rest, Quinn is constantly working on some academic project in her spare time; be it a thesis, journal article or new technology design.
- Music: Quinn is an accomplished pianist, and enjoys playing in her spare time.
- Gardening: While not as feasible on a starship, she enjoys gardening and has a sizeable garden in her home on Mars.
Likes and Dislikes
- Likes:
- Flora: She has a particular fondness for plants of all varieties and enjoys visiting gardens and arboretums.
- Quiet Nights In: Although she is something of a loner, Quinn does enjoy spending a quiet evening with a friend.
- Technology: Definite and specific, Quinn finds the logical nature of technology reassuring. She also takes comfort in the fact that it is something she is capable of fixing, should it go wrong.
- Music: Mathematics and music have always had a close association, and it is one that she appreciates.
- Dislikes:
- Informal Address: On duty, Quinn prefers to be addressed by her rank and surname, rather than her given name. She also hates being called Miss.
- Social Situations: Possibly as far from a party animal as one can get, Quinn dislikes parties, official functions and any other social situation where there a significant numbers of people in attendance.
- Telepaths: Perhaps as a result of her insecurities, Quinn places a high value on her privacy. She feels distinctly uncomfortable around telepathic species due to their ability to violate that privacy, whether accidentally or deliberately.
- Water: Due to an unfortunate boating accident while on holiday, Quinn has been left with a strong phobia of bodies of water.
Ambitions and Goals
Quinn is not the most ambitious of Starfleet officers; she has no desire to command a starship or facility and does not dream of one day holding the rank of Admiral. Her goals in the fleet are limited to keeping the people that are her responsibility safe and doing her job to the best of her ability. She is also currently striving to improve her own self-defence skills, after several incidents where they were found lacking.
In her personal life, she still strives to shake off her self-conscious and shy nature and become more confident in social situations and around people that she does not know.
Personal Achievements and Disappointments
Quinn has a somewhat unusual relationship with her personal achievements; despite being the holder of multiple PhDs and several years of Research and Design experience at Utopia Planitia shipyards, she does not view these as particularly great accomplishments. Rather, they were something she was expected to achieve, were well within her abilities and so she tends brush off any attention regarding them, even appearing arrogant to some. She is genuinely proud of is her acceptance to and graduation from Starfleet Academy, as she found the theoretical work easy, but many other aspects of the Academy's curriculum were a struggle to Quinn and she had to work hard to pass them.
She found her assignment to Starfleet Intelligence a struggle, and while she shone in the analytical work that she carried out, Quinn found field work much more difficult and was disappointed with her performance in that area.
Living Quarters
Quinn's quarters are simply and sparsely decorated, plain and neutral in colour, with standard-issue furniture and nothing in the way of paintings, pictures, sculptures or textiles. There is, however, an abundance of plants, both mundane and exotic, and a variety of technically accurate starship models, including the USS Triumphant and Starbase 118.
Family
Dysfunctional is the best term to describe Quinn's family; her biological father has been conspicuously absent since before she was born, her mother currently resides in a mental institution, her siblings do their best not to acknowledge her and her adoptive father battles against the overbearing influence of her maternal grandparents.
Partner
- Marital Status: Single.
Children
- Number of children: None.
Parents
- Mother: Sarah Louise Reynolds (Terran).
- Father: Ishan (Deltan).
- Adoptive Father: Stephen Richard Reynolds (Terran).
Siblings
- Half-Brother: Sean Patrick Reynolds.
- Half-Sister: Siobhan Jessica Isaacs (formerly Reynolds).
Cousins
- Cousin: Hayden Reynolds
- Cousin-in-law: Lily Ventu
- First Cousin, Once Removed (and godson): Rhys Ventu-Reynolds
Grandparents
- Biological Paternal Grandmother: Inaia
- Biological Paternal Grandfather: Arias
Personal History
- Full Article: Reynolds, Quinn - Personal History
Born in the Columbia Hills settlement on Mars, Quinn was the child of an illicit liaison between her human mother and deltan father. Her father left before the pregnancy was discovered and her mother's mental condition rapidly deteriorated after giving birth, leaving Quinn primarily in the care of her mother's husband. Her two half-siblings blamed the young girl for taking their mother away and her maternal grandparents actively fought for custody of all the children, eventually conceding defeat but maintaining an overbearing presence in their lives. Perhaps because of this, she was a quiet, withdrawn child who preferred to play alone, rather than with other children and spent a great deal of time gazing at the stars and shipyards in the sky.
Timeline
- 2359: Born.
- 2364: Quinn's mother, Sarah, is institutionalised. Quinn is cared for by Sarah's husband, who later formally adopt her.
- 2367: A disastrous trip to Delta IV (with the intention of introducing her to Deltan culture) leaves Quinn with a permanent phobia of water.
Professional History
Quinn displayed a remarkable intellect at an extremely young age; she was gently encouraged by her adoptive father and forcibly pushed by her maternal grandparents into fully exploring her potential. As a direct result, she applied and was accepted by the Daystrom Institute of Technology at the tender age of ten. There, she studied a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, but growing up on Mars near the Utopia Planitia facility had instilled a love of starships into the girl, and it was in this direction that Quinn chose to channel her genius. Though she found the life of an academic and researcher fulfilling, Quinn felt she had been shoehorned into the role and wished to try something she would actually find challenging; eventually realising this dream by securing herself a place at Starfleet Academy.
Starfleet Assessments and Records
- Full Article: Reynolds, Quinn - Starfleet Records
Quinn's time at the Academy was unremarkable; over-achieving in all classical academic aspects and under-achieving in just about everything else, she managed to graduate squarely in the middle of her class. Her first assignment, much to her distress, was to the Defiant class starship, the USS Triumphant. There she served in the engineering department, eventually finishing her tour of duty as a Lieutenant and the Chief of Engineering.
Following the reassignment of the the Triumphant and her crew, Quinn was posted to the USS Independence as its Chief Engineer. After a roller-coaster time, both professionally and personally, she requested a transfer to a new duty post and was snapped up by Starfleet Intelligence and posted to Starbase 118. Later, after an classified incident aboard the base, she was transferred to the USS Eagle as their First Officer.
Overview
- Date Graduated from Academy: 238401.27
- Current Rank: Lieutenant Commander
- Current Assignment: USS Eagle
- Duty Post: First Officer
Awards & Commendations
- Purple Star
- Sheathed Sword
- Phoenix Award
Working Areas
Quinn's office is not decorated with much in the way of personal items; in fact, the only personal touch is a terrarium in one corner that contains a simulated Martian environment, complete with miniature dust storms. Out of habit, she operates a closed door policy and any visitors must request access by ringing the door chime. The door is locked at all times when she is elsewhere on the ship.
Timeline
- 2369: Graduates from high school, begins study at the Daystrom Institute of Technology.
- 2371: Completes a BSc in Physics.
- 2374: Completes PhD in Warp Field Theory.
- 2375: Joins the Theoretical Propulsion Group at Utopia Planitia shipyards.
- 2377: Completes PhD in Applied Subspace Theory.
- 2380: Enters Starfleet Academy.
- 238401.27: Graduates from Starfleet Academy.
- 238401.31: Posted to the USS Triumphant, as an engineering officer.
- 238406.15: Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade.
- 238407.07: Named Chief Engineer of the USS Triumphant.
- 238408.30: Promoted to Lieutenant.
- 238409.04: Transferred to the USS Independence as the Chief Engineering Officer.
- 238501.18: Awarded the Purple Star.
- 238505.31: Completed Academy Training Officer Certification.
- 238508.10: Transferred to Starbase 118 as an Intelligence Officer.
- 238601.13: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, awarded the Sheathed Sword and Phoenix Award.
- 238608.01: Named First Officer of Starbase 118.
- 238610.24: Transferred to the USS Eagle as the First Officer.