Didrik Stennes: Difference between revisions

In the fall of 2384, Didrik began his third year at the Academy on shaky ground.  Depressed at his poor performance in some of his core courses and buckling under the stress of trying to catch up, he quickly grew discouraged and disillusioned with life as a Starfleet cadet.  He took a leave of absence from the Academy in November 2384, not fully intending to return.

After leaving the Academy, Didrik spent the next several weeks at home in Tromsø, and sunk into a deep depression.  To help him recover, his mother suggest he accompany her on one of her trips to Bajor.  He agreed, and the two left for Bajor in January 2385.  Inspired by the success of the rebuilding efforts on Bajor, but recognizing that much work was still left to be done, Didrik moved to a village in Rakantha Province and began working as a teacher.  It was there that he was able to develop the confidence in himself that was missing during his first years at the Academy, and he resumed research and write his thesis in his spare time.  Upon his completion, Didrik sent a copy to Admiral Wagner at the Academy, but never received a response.  Also during his time on Bajor, Didrik began a relationship with Elrem Tiro, a Bajoran teacher at the school where he worked.  By September 2385, Didrik and Tiro were planning a vacation to Casperia Prime, and had also discussed moving in together.  

Didrik's leave of absence provided him with the clarity and sense of purpose he'd lost, and his desire to continue his tactical studies was rekindled.  In November 2385, he contacted the Academy and applied to be re-admitted.  Admiral Wagner endorsed his application, and he was invited to return.  Didrik's decision to leave Bajor came as a surprise to Tiro, who offered to leave everything and accompany Didrik back to Earth.  Didrik refused, and the relationship ended.

Upon returning to Earth, Didrik re-enrolled in the Academy, resuming his studies in mid-2386.  He proceeded through the remainder of his classes at the Academy on Earth, publishing his thesis: "''Behavior of the Individual: On the Use of Single-Soldier Guerilla Tactics by the Cardassian Underground During the Dominion War''."