Salak/Professional History

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Cadet (237708.12 - 238110.23)

Salak first attempted to enter the Academy in 2376 but his third placing in the entry exam was not sufficient to gain him entry. However, Salak did manage to enter the Academy on his second attempt in 2377. His training cruise took place during the fortnight of 238110.10 to 238110.23, upon the ending of which Salak graduated and became an Ensign. He majored in Engineering, specialising in Matter/Antimatter Reaction Assemblies (Warp Cores), but nearly failed the basic medical courses.

Ensign (238110.23 - 238207.20)

Salak's first posting was as an Engineering Officer aboard the Steamrunner-Wolverine Class USS Wallace. He joined the crew on Stardate 238110.28, with Lt.Cmdr Stirling and Lt.Rumanov as his Superiors in the Engineering department. His first mission on board involved an apparent encounter with a Dyson Sphere.

Within 5 months of joining the USS Wallace, Ensign Salak was the acting Chief Engineer and the vessel found itself answering a distress call from the FTS P'Kothla. Not all members of the department were happy to serve under Salak, as was shown most dramatically by Marcus Henderson who attempted to destroy the P'Kothla. After escaping from the Brig soon after, he went on to destroy Salaks Quarters on the Wallace and caused major damage to surrounding sections.

The P'Kothla was destroyed due to a combination of a Warp Core Breach, SIF failure and Sabotage. However, the mission resulted in Salaks promotion to Lieutenant Junior Grade; Commander Kare'en citing a "calm head in extreme circumstances".

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Lieutenant Junior Grade (238207.20 - present)

With the bombing of his quarters fresh in history and his father asking for assistance on Andor, Salak started his time as a Lieutenant Junior Grade with time at the Vulcan Embassy on Andor. He returned to Deep Space 17 on 238208.20, and was officially granted the position of Chief Engineer at a mission briefing on Stardate 238208.30.

After the ensuing mission, the crew gathered for the annual Awards Ceremony, at which Salak was awarded the TOSMA1. In 238303, just as repairs to the Wallace after the 2382 Bombing were completed, scientists analysing Eratis warned that Deep Space 17 was in danger from the star which showed signs of instability. Salak was injured in a Plasma Fire caused by a ruptured EPS Conduit early in the preparations to defend from the star.