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* '''Full Name''': Didrik Nikolaj Stennes

* '''Race''': [[Human]]

* '''Gender''': Male

* '''Telepathic status''': N/A

* '''Height''': 181 cm (5' 11'')

* '''Weight''': 108 kg (238 lbs / 17st)

* '''Hair Color''': Brown

* '''Length of Hair''': Short

* '''Tattoos/Body Modifications''': None

* '''Build''': Husky, solid

* '''Handedness''': Left

* '''Quarters''':  Residential quarters.  While he doesn't have much in the way of memento, Didrik does have on the wall in his quarters The Daystrom Award in Biosciences (2389) and the J. Bruce Award (Bioengineering), given to him by [[Kells, Aron|Aron Kells]].

* '''Habits''': Nervously adjusts his eyeglasses when unsure what to say or how to act.

* '''Hobbies and Pastimes''':  Hiking, hockey, writing, languages

* '''Likes''':  Solitude, wilderness

* '''Dislikes''':  Violence, raucous crowds, people who raise their voices

* '''Ambitions and Goals''':  To figure out what kind of life he really wants

* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''': Diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which he refers to as his "alleged PTSD."

* '''Physical Limitations''': Suffers from congenital analgesia and a slight visual impairment.  Often wears corrective lenses.

* '''Brothers''': Ulf (b. 2356), Tobias (b. 2357), Søren (b. 2368)

* '''Sisters''': Katarine (b. 2354), Hanne (b. 2363)

* '''Spouse''': None

* '''Children''': None

Didrik Nikolaj Stennes was born on 15 April 2360 in Tromsø, Norway, on Earth.  He was the fourth of six children born to Harald Stennes, a correspondent for the Federation News Service, and Hera Guldbrandsen, founder of a charitable organization that worked to rebuild Bajor following its occupation by the Cardassians.  His parents' respective work occasionally kept them away from Earth when Didrik was growing up, and he often stayed with his maternal grandparents, Didrik and Tea Guldbrandsen.  On a few occasions, however, he accompanied his parents on their travels; he visited Bajor twice with his mother in 2370 and 2371, and traveled to Tellar, Vulcan and Alpha Centauri with his father during the summer of 2373.  As a child, Didrik developed a great fondness for the outdoors, something that would remain with him throughout his life.  He also demonstrated an interest and talent for writing, and initially wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a journalist.

Didrik applied to Starfleet Academy after he graduated high school in 2378, but his grades didn't match his ambitions and his application was rejected.  A family friend (and Starfleet lieutenant) recommended that some further study at a university might strengthen Didrik's application to the Academy, so he enrolled at the University of Bergen as a Military History major.  Upon his graduation from the University in 2382, Didrik reapplied to the Academy, and was accepted.

At the Academy, Didrik was a Tactical major and pursued minors in Navigation and Communications.  He briefly wrote for the Academy newspaper and was a member of the junior varsity volleyball team.  During his time at the Academy, he demonstrated strengths in languages, combat and diplomacy, and discovered he was an exceptional pilot, but struggled in the areas of engineering, chemistry and xenobiology.  By the end of his second year, his poor scores in these disciplines lowered his grade average such that Admiral Wagner refused to be the faculty adviser for Didrik's junior thesis on the use of guerilla tactics in the last days of the Dominion War.

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''."

Finishing his final series of courses in December 2387 he began his cadet cruise in January 2388.  For the first six months, he served aboard the USS ''Belgrade'' as she patrolled the Cardassian border.  In July 2388, he transferred to Starbase 118 where he completed his cadet training.  He graduated from the Academy on Stardate 238811.13, earning a commission with the rank of Ensign.

Stennes served aboard [[USS Drake|USS ''Drake'' NCC-1987]], a ''Miranda''-class starship, from November 13, 2388, until her decommissioning on October 10, 2390.

====2388====

Despite his ineligibility for service in Starfleet, he quickly found himself assigned to serve back aboard the USS ''Drake'', though in a civilian capacity.  During the Drake's stopover at Starbase 118, Didrik was offered a position as an observer for the Federation Accountability and Ethics Office.  He was given instructions to observe the Drake's day-to-day operations during its upcoming mission, and report any extraordinary findings back to the AEO.  Gratefully accepting the position, Didrik hoped successful completion of his service for the AEO would help in his efforts to be cleared for Starfleet service.  Didrik served aboard the ''Drake'' in that capacity until her decommissioning on October 10, 2390.  He, like the rest of the ''Drake'', was transferred to [[Starbase 118]].

Stennes was posted to Starbase 118 Ops for a short time, beginning on October 10, 2390, and ending on November 1, 2390.  While officially still an observer for the Federation Accountability and Ethics Office, the transfer to the massive starbase was difficult for Stennes to manage, having only recently been making progress in therapy to overcome his physical and psychological injuries.  Less than a month after his arrival, he left SB118, and would not have any connection with Starfleet for the next 18 months.

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====2388====

* '''Stardate 238812.03:''' Pilots shuttlecraft ''Portebelo'' on away mission to Tellarite orbital facility.  Assists in the rescue of four USS ''Drake'' crewmembers and makes first contact with an artificial intelligence inhabiting the facility.

Physically, Didrik is bulkier than the average human.  He is self-conscious about his forehead, which he thinks is too large.  Born with a healthy Norwegian appetite, he has never met a food replicator that he didn't like, and he must make himself exercise regularly to avoid putting on too much weight.

===Family===

[[File:KatarineStennes.jpeg|thumb|100px|Katarine Stennes]]  

* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/sb118-drake/message/1944|'''''Cameo''] (Stardate 238903.22):''' Didrik relives his life, sort of (2389 Top Sims Contest - Round 5 Winner)

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