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[[File:Betazed Tattoo.jpg|thumb|left|180px|A politically charged tattoo.]] | [[File:Betazed Tattoo.jpg|thumb|left|180px|A politically charged tattoo.]] | ||
===Aspect=== | ===Aspect=== | ||
* '''The Radical''': Relatively early during his course of study at the [[University of Betazed]] (perhaps his 4th or 5th semester), a young and impressionable Harrison Kiani, fell in with a group of [[Betazoid]] renegades. Fiercely opposed to a nationalist political organisation called the [[Guardians of Betazed]]. To this 'outfit,' they were nothing more than "terrorists masquerading as patriots." Many of them had expressed an interest in joining Starfleet, and when Harry said he wished to do the same he was happily ushered into the group (there was also the matter of having to buy each member their round for a week - as a sort of 'joining fee'). One night, during the usual sessions of heavy drinking, they had decided to brand Harry | * '''The Radical''': Relatively early during his course of study at the [[University of Betazed]] (perhaps his 4th or 5th semester), a young and impressionable Harrison Kiani, fell in with a group of [[Betazoid]] renegades. Fiercely opposed to a nationalist political organisation called the [[Guardians of Betazed]]. To this 'outfit,' they were nothing more than "terrorists masquerading as patriots." Many of them had expressed an interest in joining Starfleet, and when Harry said he wished to do the same he was happily ushered into the group (there was also the matter of having to buy each member their round for a week - as a sort of 'joining fee'). One night, during the usual sessions of heavy drinking, they had decided to brand Harry, and make him a permanent fixture of the cause. Thus, half-conscious and not knowing where he was, Harry got his first and only tattoo. It was a strange symbol. Parts of it felt familiar - like something he'd seen on important-looking buildings that lined the central promenade. His compatriots thought it to be quite funny. But, the looks that he'd gotten from the tattoo artist and some of the more timid hangers-on amongst the renegades, told him this was something the authorities would not have the same chipper attitude about. | ||
{{LCARS-bar-heading|History|COLOR=#6699cc}} | {{LCARS-bar-heading|History|COLOR=#6699cc}} | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
Harrison Kiani was born bearing the name Laime Pergalen on the auspicious day of the "Komunceco Vivo" (Communion with Life) , marking the end of winter and beginning of spring. Or at least that was what it said on his birth certificate. One that had been flagged by Starfleet Academy's Division of Health Sciences when applying for their Medical programme. The situation was quickly resolved, with the admissions office opting not to take the issue any further once provided with correctly authenticated Federation documents noting the change. The memories of Leya-I still stuck to him, but they were just flashes of recognition now, hidden in the deep recesses of the mind. The scent of wood and wet grass, the spacious home highlighted with beige and gold accents, the lush green patio on which to run and be wild. But he was sure there had been no name other than "Harry" to respond to. Perhaps "Harrison" when he was in trouble, but not "Liam" or "Laime" or however it was meant to be pronounced. | |||
Aquila, his mother, had never spoken of her reasons for leaving; or what kind of man his father had been, let alone who he was. At first Harry resented that. He speculated about the various scenarios that led to them fleeing Leya-I, in some of which Aquila played the role of the villain. But as Harry got older, he'd come to realise that it was her story to tell, and maybe one day she would. Till then, he would have to appreciate the cards he'd been dealt and try to make the best of it. | |||
As a child, Harry moved around a lot. Dr. Aquila Kiani's life's work had revolved around synthesising new strands of resilient food crops meant for colonies that couldn't afford the necessary energy for replicators, especially when supporting a growing population. This meant doing long stints in desolate systems, alongside hardy folk trying to make a life for themselves. Sometimes they'd even hitch a ride with federation starships aiding some of those distant colonies. It was on one of these trips that they met Isobel Ryce. She worked as a teacher aboard the [[USS Curie]] for the children of the families it carried. She taught arts and crafts, creative writing & mathematics, and since Harry came aboard he'd been allowed to attend the classes, like all the other kids. They would remain on the USS Curie for a year, and when his mother announced to Harry that Miss Ryce and her were to be married, it was hard to determine whether the child had been happier about the news than the blushing pair. | |||
After that, life became much more sedentary. They had relocated to Tarola'n, Alpha Centauri IV, Isobel's home. Harry's love for holophotography, he would readily admit, was inherited from her during his time there. Although he confessed no real skill at the craft. Upon turning eighteen Harry was informed that he would be pursuing a course of study at his mother's alma mater, the [[University of Betazed]]. He would be majoring in Cognitive Science, a multi-disciplinary field that was sought after | |||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
WIP | WIP | ||