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[[image:rockclimbing.jpg|thumb|right|320px|A typical Rock climbing scenario used by Alexander Richards]]

[[image:klingonshakespeare.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Alexander Richards book of Shakespeare's collective works in Klingon opened to a page depicting the bard as a Klingon]]

[[image:richardsfamilycat2370.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Pebbles, the Richards family Ragdoll cat circa 2370]]

[[image:novanebula.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Nova and Nebula, the Richards family's new Ragdoll cats circa December 2389]]

* '''Quarters''':

:Comfortable. For more detailed information about Alexander Richards' family quarters click: [[Richards Family Quarters|here]]

* '''Favorite Room''':

* '''Habits''':

:Alexander Richards has a tendency to scratch his right ear when deep in thought. He also suffers from slight O.C.D and gets agitated when he sees things either being done or stored/cataloged inefficiently. He always ensures his shoes are polished before he goes to bed, often double checking the next morning to ensure they are still looking smart.

* '''Mannerisms''':

:With his family, Alexander Richards is a caring man. He is full of love and empathy when around his spouse and son and is known to be romantic at times. However, around fellow crew members he has comes across as brash and arrogant. He would willingly lay his life on the line for another crew mate and is very career orientated. It is believed his arrogant facade stemmed from his stunted social development on the Lunar colony and during his studies on Earth. It may also have been due to feelings of inadequacy. As he has progressed through the ranks, the arrogance seems to have decreased to a point where it could now be considered akin to that of the average human. Starfleet medical postulates this is due to him realizing his own self worth and the knowledge and experience he can bring to his colleagues.

* '''Religion/Spiritual Devotion''':

:Atheist. Alexander Richards is a man of science and holds no spiritual beliefs. However, he has a deep rooted respect for those who are religious and for the religions of other species/cultures. He finds the Bajoran spiritual beliefs fascinating.

* '''Hobbies and Pastimes''':

:Alexander Richards is an avid fan of rock climbing. Hw would like to attempt to try the sport again but knows he will have to adapt the programs he used before owing to his current disability. He also enjoys Klingon opera and reading classic works of fiction from many races in their native languages. He has read no less than five Shakespeare plays including Hamlet in Klingon. When not working or reading he can usually be found tinkering with broken equipment or enjoying strolls through the various parks on board Starbase 118 with his family.

* '''Likes''':

* '''Dislikes''':

:Alexander Richards dislikes dogs with a passion.  He also dislikes those who demand respect because of their rank or station. He is a firm believer that respect is earned and not demanded. This has caused friction between himself and superior officers. In some cases his refusal to respect superior officers has seen him branded as insubordinate in some peoples eyes.

* '''Ambitions and Goals''':

:Alexander Richards is a career driven man. His first stint in Starfleet was short lived due to mitigating circumstances but he hopes his second shot will be a lot smoother. Alexander hopes to be only a good role model for his son, John. Alexander is how far up the command chain he would like to rise. He is certain he would like to rise into the command division at some point in his career but is unsure as to whether he wishes to move beyond a first officer position if the opportunity ever arose.

* '''Achievements in Life''':

:Whilst studying the sciences at Oxford University, Alexander Richards had a paper published on applied Warp mechanics past, present and beyond. He was made the acting chief of science at the rank of Ensign on the USS Mercury. His biggest achievement in life so far is becoming a father.

* '''Disappointments in Life''':

* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''':

:Alexander Richards has an illogical fear of dogs despite cases of domestic dog attacks being virtually unheard of in the twenty fourth century. He suffers from slight O.C.D which was diagnosed at age eight. Several attempts have been made via counseling and therapy to cure this though none have worked. He has both a strong fear and a strong hatred towards telepaths. This is almost to the extent of being racist. He has never been able to trust a telepath although he can and does work with them. The one exception to his rule at this time are the Vulcans. It has been theorized by Starfleet medical that Alexander's arrogance around his crew mates could have stemmed from irrational and illogical feelings of inadequacy in front of his colleagues. As he has gradually moved up through the ranks, this arrogance has begun to disipate to a point where it is now very rare to see this side of  him  It has been noted that this behavior requires further study and counseling. Alexander still suffers from debilitating flashbacks stemming from a telepathic attack he suffered whilst serving on the USS Independence A. Although these are now considered to be under control following counseling and only occur at night, there remains a risk that a relapse could occur.

* '''Physical Limitations''':

:Under normal circumstances Alexander Richards has the standard physical limitations of an above average strength human male. This means that although he can lift slightly heavier loads than normal and sprint for up to 400 meters he is for all intents and purposes normal. As of January 2390 he is confined to a wheelchair following a near fatal incident on [[Deep Space 10]]