Lhandon Nilsen: Difference between revisions

== Cadet: Starfleet Academy, 2396-2400==

During his training, Nilsen excelled in Operations but faced challenges with academic subjects like PHYS101 and BIO101. However, his exceptional operational skills and ability to keep things running smoothly more than made up for this. As such Nilsen was not a model student, rather he was a somewhat problematic student with issues around attendance, attitude and academic grades. He was also known for picking fights, and not caring if he wins

====Relationship with Blackwood====

Nilsen’s injuries include a potentially fractured leg from the console impact, smoke inhalation, and facial injuries from the helmet crack. His condition was critical, with blurred vision and slipping in and out of consciousness.<ref>Cadet Nilsen, Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Williams - Echo Squad Pt.1 - The Breaking Point - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/nPxsWY8SRoQ/m/0gWANv0BAgAJ</ref><ref>JP: Cadet Nilsen, Cadet Blackwood, Cadet Williams - Echo Squad Pt.2 - The Kuiper Belt - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-oumuamua/c/Y4yOolgjBcc/m/fVwyvEZIAAAJ</ref>

===Post Echo Squad Dismissal ===

It is because of this, that Nilsen graduated as a qualified HCO officer rather then a dedicated Helm officer as he originally planned.  

Nilsen often found himself in confrontations with others, notably enjoying getting into fights. If pressed, and only with those he trusted, he would say that the fights helped him to "get rid of his anger" and made him feel "normal for just a while." One notable example was soon after the Echo Squad crash when Nilsen found his way to a bar called the Allegation in the Bay View district of San Francisco. It was here that he got into a fight where he was outnumbered 2 to 1. He suffered a broken nose and a bruised rib. He was treated by [[Nera Ay|Cadet Nera Ay]], who was studying medicine. The two eventually became friends after this incident, and Nilsen was grateful for the help Nera gave when he was struggling in his classes. However, Nilsen graduated in 2400, he lost contact with Nera.

==Ensign: Starfleet Career - Mid To Late 2400==

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Hoping to leave the stain of his academy years behind him, Nilsen's first posting was to the USS Oumuamua, as a '''helm, communications, and operations officer'''. During this time, Nilsen has been working hard in the lower decks and tried to make himself a valued member of the operations team, the change in his attitude post echo squad could be noted, he was more nervous and reserved. He joined the Oumuamua in mid 2400, met his roommate who he affectionately refers to as his "brorooomy," made a huge impact in his first mission and was showing a positive change in his behaviour. He was also valuable in helping the operations team to install their new Operations Centre as a part of the [[Focused Operation Refit Taskforce (Project Fort)]]. He also took part in a secret mission to learn more about possible Zet behaviour in the Alpha Quadrant.

As it says on the tim

Looks at scans, drinks coffee

Does stupid stuff

Still nervous. Slowly growing

People go to the Ronin

Lhandon doesn't get on with Teddy.

Herrick comes to install new OC, Nilsen and Herrick strike up a friendship. Herrick recongises him from somewhere, Nilsen finds that he likes Herrick and is curious to see what happens next. Then Herrick digs too much, finds info about Echo and hits a nerve. Lhandon snaps at Herrick thinking that he is looking to get dirt on him

Toxin Arlill and Lhandon Nilsen find themselves in a complex situation involving Arlill's mother, Fritea, and a Zet named Ze'Nazha. Fritea and Ze'Nazha are working together to develop a countermeasure against a potent weapon created by a xenophobic faction of the Zet. During their journey, Arlill and Nilsen face numerous challenges, including evading hostile pursuers. Despite these difficulties, they successfully manage to drop Fritea and Ze'Nazha off on a planet inhabited by Zet dissidents. This planet, just outside of Zet territory, is a safe haven for those who do not agree with the aggressive direction the Zet coalition is taking, providing the ideal location for Fritea and Ze'Nazha to continue their crucial work.

However, the challenges for Arlill and Nilsen don't end there. Their shuttle experiences a critical malfunction in the warp drive, bringing their journey to a sudden halt. Despite not being engineers, they attempt to fix the malfunction themselves, determined to resolve the situation without external help. The return to the USS Oumuamua under their own power and infrom Commodore V'airu of their findings. <ref>JP Adventure Awaits - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-oumuamua/search?q=Adventure%20Awaits</ref>  

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#Gott Speed ([[Connor Dewitt]], [[Nolen Hobart]]

#Amiteam ([[Nathan Richards]]) & ZD Stars Racing ([[Jelanna Zarax]], [[Valin Dermont]])

Ensign Lhandon Nilsen participated in a reckless race at the Denali Invitational, resulting in disciplinary action. Nilsen is summoned to the office of Commander Etan Iljor, who is furious after reading a report from Denali Station's First Officer. Iljor immediately orders Nilsen to sit, beginning the confrontation with a stern tone and Iljor presents a PADD containing the report from Denali Station, highlighting Nilsen's reckless behavior during the race. Nilsen initially tries to defend himself, mentioning other participants' actions and attempting to deflect blame. Iljor demands to know Nilsen's thoughts during the incident, emphasizing his frustration and disbelief at Nilsen's recklessness. Nilsen reluctantly admits to his actions but continues to shift blame.

Lhandon gets counsilering and asks if he is a good person

After working with Eli Kovacs, Nilsen devolps a crush on Kovacs and asks him out on a date.

Nilsen transfers to the OEB and gets to know the new OC

Over this year, Nilsen slowly begins to mature and come into his own, yet he still perhaps, has some trouble not getting in his own way.     

===='''Prologue'''====

This mission would help Nilsen find out that he is interested in developing his diplomatic skills more.

Nilsen embarked on his first mission since his transformative experience on Alpha Brenkelvi II, where he acted as a conduit for ancient Bajorans, earning him a diplomacy award. Accompanied by Etan, Sherlock, and Toz, they arrived at the village of Tran’Haleth in the Somatrik Mountains on Cheyd'lang. Nilsen, tasked with scanning the area, appreciated the outdoors and the new TriPADD's efficiency. He speculated on the villagers' motives and noticed signs of agricultural struggle. As they prepared to meet the King's Path representative, Nilsen suspected they were being observed. <ref>LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of A Tentative Teleporting - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-butler/c/C4B_S1MMGQc</ref>

In an act with helped to repair their relationship, Etan refered to Nilsen as Lhando, his nickname. The team prepared for a possible escape with Antani's help, gathering rocks as potential weapons. A hostile guard demanded Etan accompany him, which Lhandon instinctively resisted, but Etan complied to avoid escalation. Lhandon utilized his developing telepathic abilities, enhanced by Antani leaves, to communicate their plans and visualize the bat'leth Toz had smuggled in. <ref>LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - A Bat'leth Wielding Paladin - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-butler/c/4DeyXl085e4</ref>

At the start of this Act, Sherlock is taken away, and this leaves just Nilsen and Dr Toz. The two started to work closer with the Antani <ref>[Act 2] LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - This Sucks - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-butler/c/Xggmoq_FDW0</ref>In the stifling heat and grime of the cave, Nilsen and Toz struggled with the grueling forced labor. His uniform torn and his hands cut, Nilsen conversed with Antani and he tentatively interpreted the message as a directive to wait. Despite their dire circumstances and Nilsen's hunger, he maintained his humour to boost morale. When two guards approached menacingly, Nilsen impulsively suggested an attack plan to Toz, trusting her judgment completely as they faced the decision to either fight or wait. <ref>LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - I’m Hungry - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-butler/c/zALUdJOnswM</ref>

As banging on the door indicates the Chey’d are trying to break in, Nilsen pleads for anyone who sees the broadcast to inform their ship. With no way to know if the message reaches the OEB, they can only hope it works.<ref>LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - Live From Chey’d’lang! - https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/sb118-butler/c/6tXSChyPapA</ref> Lhandon will later comment after the mission that the rescue was a blur and he doesn't remember much

After some recovery time and painkillers, Nilsen returns to duty and is given a different, and most likely a safer assignment, negotiate an agreement to work together with the UDP. With the UDP representatives more open than ever to the idea of extending the relationship with the federation to some sort of alliance, or at least to avoidance of future aggression, Nilsen is teamed up with Cmdr Katsim and Ensign Yinn. The goal; secure the possibility of a future alliance.  

- As you were<ref>LT Toxin Arlill: As you were. - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/Os7fh-WtNUo/m/xnPVGvUBAwAJ</ref> & All I Could Do Was Crate And See <ref name=":5" /></blockquote>This is one of the first signs that Nilsen and Arlill's relationship is starting to deterate  

Lhandon and Eli's relationship deepens and they become closer. They have discussions about family, where Lhandon reveals that his family would have liked Eli, and Eli likewise says his parents would have admired Lhandon. Eli expresses that he has never spent so much time courting someone. Lhandon gifts Eli with a teddy bear.   

They both agree to take their relationship slow, savouring the moment of where they are in their life.

Continuing this positive upward trajectory Nilsen is on stardate 240106.10, Nilsen is promoted officially to Assistant Chief of Operations.

<blockquote>''The'' Octavia E. Butler ''has been dispatched from New Bajor and Deep Space 14 on a mission that, at least initially, appears to be straightforward: Find the USS'' Unity Dow''.''</blockquote>Hot off his now confirmed position as Assistant Chief of Operations, Nilsen is no longer acting and has proven himself to be a reliable, if somewhat scrappy, member of the crew who is well-liked by the lower deckers. However, his decision, along with [[Josh Herrick]] (Cheif of Engineering) and advice from [[Julien Paradi]] (transporter OIC) to take down the transporters because the safety of the occupants could not be guaranteed may put a wrench into the operation. A temporary patch for the transporters was presented and accepted. The shuttles, runabouts, and fighters could be used as a bridge. They wouldn't have anywhere near the speed of the OEB's transporters, nor would they have the same capacity, but if needed, it was an option.

Nilsen is assigned a different role for this mission; he is sent to the Astrometrics labs as an opportunity for some cross-department training.<ref>[Mission Begins] [Act I Begins] Commander Lia Rouiancet: The Unity Dow - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/AFKzUFnhLlk</ref> His team, consisting of [[Avander Promontory]], [[Katsim Peri]], and [[Yinn]], is assigned to gather as much information about the system of Omicron Victor IV as possible. Nilsen notices the system's Oort cloud and, even though he feels out of place in the science team, asks if it is of any interest.<ref>LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - Oh-Vee-I-Vee…Oh, I Have No Idea What I'm Doing Here - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/qXtq87Dnk4c</ref> To his surprise, Yinn said, "We might make a scientist out of you yet, Lhandon!"<ref>Ensign Qurgh'Loq Yinn: - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/bf_KU3AhhB8</ref> which certianlly made him feel welcome and appreciated. As they strategize on ensuring the Butler’s safety, they note the limitations of their sensors in penetrating the enigmatic cloud and consider modifying the ship’s shields for protection. Nilsen then suggests a somewhat cautious approach coming from a pilot point of view. He suggest using radar or radiowaves to probe the Orrt cloud and suggests traveling at no more than 1/4 impulse speed to avoid outrunning the radio waves. <ref>LTJG Lhandon Joseph Nilsen - Lhandon The Scientist - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/6ZPD5Pq1Hqk</ref> Katsim Peri agrees with him<ref>Lt. Cmdr. Katsim Peri - "Other Options" - https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-butler/c/THSRkfI6ec4</ref>

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Nilsen does not like the smell or taste of deka tea. Every time he smells it, he is reminded of the moment Commander Etan Iljor chewed him out.

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