Karl Brunsig

Captain Karl Brunsig is currently on medical leave. He was formerly the commanding officer of the USS Triumphant, in an alternate universe where the Federation lost the Dominion War.

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Karl Brunsig
Full Name Karl Walter Marten Brunsig
Position Instructor
Rank Captain
Species Human
Gender Male
Date of Birth 8th November
Age Early Forties
Birthplace Cochem, Germany, Earth
For the prime universe character, see Walter Brunsig.

Appearance


  • Height: 1.89m (6'2'')
  • Build: Broad, muscular
  • Hair: Blond, closely cropped
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Skin Tone: Pale


Background/Personality/Career History


Karl Brunsig, born Walter Brunsig, served aboard the Triumphant for over 10 years, initially assigned as the ship's chief of security and tactical, then XO and finally the post of captain. He's seen Earth, Vulcan and Qo'nos fall, many of his crew die, and watched his ship slowly fall apart courtesy of time and battle.

He's cynical and acerbic, but unlike the man from the primary universe, he doesn't make a deliberate effort to annoy people and be an ass. As much as tries and pretends otherwise, he cares deeply about his people -- and when he can afford it, people in general, as evidenced by the rescue of the children and young adults in Training Camp Alpha. The Triumphant's dilapidated state and the seeming pointlessness of the guerrilla war weighed heavy on his shoulders, and after struggling with the decision for a time, eventually made the choice to accompany the USS Gorkon to its home universe, leaving the war behind.

He's close with Cillian James and Erin Reynolds, both of whom he has known for many years, and both of whom seem willing to put up with his snark. He drinks, but he's rarely visibly drunk, and he's careful to maintain his fitness by working out regularly.

Service History


Service History
Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment
Ensign USS Compass Rose Tactical Officer
Lieutenant (JG)
Lieutenant USS Luxembourg Asst. Chief Tactical Officer
Lieutenant Commander Chief Tactical Officer
USS Triumphant Chief of Tactical/Security
Commander First Officer
Captain Commanding Officer
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