Theo Whittaker: Difference between revisions

* '''Quarters''': Extremely neat and tidy, books alphabetised by author. Engineering projects can usually be found on cabinet surfaces/desks but always in an orderly fashion. Grooming products kept on the left side of the sink while towels and flannels kept on the right hand side. Bedsheets changed once a week without fail and clothes are stored in drawers, broken down into categories (shirts, t-shirt, trousers etc)

* '''Favorite Room''': Main Engineering, [[Flynn, Antero|Antero Flynn's]] holographic recreation of Risa

* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''': Following an assault at the hands of a being claiming to be a [[Iconian]], he finds himself startled and jumpy in unexpected situations (such as people speaking behind him when he was unaware they were there or loud, unexpected noises)

* '''Physical Limitations''': Although not a limitation in the strictest sense, Theo views his small stature (for a human male) to be a personal handicap and he often suffers 'height envy'.

* '''Marital Status''': Single

* '''Children''': None

Born on October 18th 2369 in the city of Tucker's Landing on the Federation colony world Archer IV, Theo was the only child of Josiah and Madeline Whittaker; an academic and a Starfleet officer. Due to her career with Starfleet, Theo was largely raised by his father who was determined that his son would uphold the ancient Whittaker family's tradition of a life in academia. However Theo, not wanting this life and inheriting his mother's rebellious streak, spent much of his childhood and teenage years fighting against what was expected of him. Often disappearing into the nearby mountains or the tunnels beneath the manor house in which he grew up in, he continually defied his father- culminating in his decision follow his mother into Starfleet when he was sixteen. Seeing this as a personal betrayal and a complete disregard for the family Josiah disowned his son and sent him to live with his mother aboard the starship ''Sparrow''. This estrangement was never resolved when Josiah contracted and succumbed to Meenok's Disease when Theo was 20 and in his second year of [[Starfleet Academy]].

Undoubtedly it was his assignment to the [[USS Columbia]] that has led to the greatest personal change in Theo. He found his confidence growing as he was given important responsibilities and found a good friend in fellow engineer and academy graduate [[Oori, Nuvia|Nuvia Oori]] who quickly became a willing confidant for him. Several months into his assignment he also met [[Flynn, Antero|Antero Flynn]] who came aboard the Columbia's helmsman and the two formed a close friendship, which has had led Theo to develop feelings for the Risian, although he has yet to realise this.

Following his final academy exam (over seen by Lieutenant Commander's [[Kelly, Tyler|Tyler Kelly]] and [[Taybrim, Sal|Sal Taybrim]]) he was assigned to the Columbia as an '''Engineering Officer'''.

'''[[Force Of Nature (Columbia)| "Forces Of Nature"]]''': Theo was still coming terms with his recent assault and also dealing the sudden departure of his friend [[Tatash]] when Columbia was assigned to investigate the planet Hemix in the distant [[Skalur Expanse]] as part of Operation Knife Point. An island on the planet, previous reported as barren by the [[Romulan Republic]], had spontaneously developed a complex eco system. Theo was assigned to accompany new Intelligence Director [[Nugra|Captain Nugra]] and Security Chief [[Kelly, Tyler|Lieutenant Commander Tyler Kelly]] on an intelligence gathering away team to investigate reports that pirates were using the island as a base of operations.  

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