Neshala

	Neshala

USS Astraeus

Lieutenant Neshala

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Rank: Lieutenant
Station: USS Astraeus
Position: HCO Officer
Species: Orion
Gender: Female (she/her)

Age: 29
DoB: 237209.013
Birthplace: Orion Prime

Awards

5-year Member
Combs Cross
Neelix Award

Awards & Service Ribbons

Maiden Voyage Ribbon
Diplomacy Ribbon
First Contact Ribbon
Scientific Discovery Ribbon
Explorer's Ribbon
Good Conduct Ribbon
Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon

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Lieutenant Neshala is currently serving as an HCO Officer on the USS Astraeus.

Statistics

Full Name: Neshala
Species: Orion
Gender: Female (she/her)
Height: 5’07”
Weight: 125
Hair: Black
Eyes: Turquoise
Build: Athletic

Background

Chronological History

237209.13: Neshala born on Orion Prime
239011.06: Neshala stows away on a Lissepian freighter, leaving Orion Prime for good.
239101.14: Neshala arrives at Starbase 12
239112.18: Neshala departs for Earth
239401.06: Neshala’s request for Federation Membership is approved; applies to Starfleet Academy
239802.13: Begins assignment as Communications Officer on Listening Outpost 118
239904.26: Begins assignment on Denali Station / USS Eagle
240008.30: Transfers to USS Astraeus

Background

Neshala was born and raised on Orion Prime, and left home when she turned eighteen. While many Orions accepted the Syndicate as a given, and in fact they had even had provisional control of the Orion government for a time, Neshala never really enjoyed how they conducted business. The idea of slavery was abhorrent to her, and she was often mocked as a revolutionary, a fact that earned her the attention of the Syndicate’s enforcers on more than one occasion. Her mother, Zhirona, was a successful merchant within Orion society, owing largely to the fact that she willingly conducted business with the Syndicate and moved whatever goods they needed to have her move. As a result, Neshala also found herself frequently berated and belittled by Zhirona for endangering her way of life. And if her sisters were content with the lot the Syndicate had laid out for them, and her brothers accepting of the idea that they would become Syndicate members some day, Neshala was not. It was well and good for them, but it was not the life she wanted.

So, just after her eighteenth birthday, Neshala stowed away on a Lissepian freighter and effected her escape. Fortunately for her, the Lissepian never detected her presence and she debarked at the next spaceport he docked at. It wasn’t a Federation station, which is where Neshala really wanted to go, but it wasn’t in Orion held territory either, so she felt confident that her escape had been successful. Not having any money, Neshala was forced to find work to pay for her next trip, which was with a Boslic merchant who would be making a run for Starbase 12. Once she arrived at the station, she immediately sought out a Federation officer and requested to begin the process of gaining Federation citizenship. The station commander granted her asylum from the Syndicate and she remained on the station for almost a year while her request was processed. It would take another two years for her membership status to be granted, during which she was relocated to Earth and given remedial Federation Citizenship lessons. She was also afforded the opportunity to take other educational courses of her choosing and she elected to take several technical courses that she felt would help her chances of getting admitted to Starfleet Academy when she became eligible. Once her membership status was finally secured, Neshala immediately applied to Starfleet Academy, and owing to her recent technical education combined with a high aptitude score, she was granted admittance.

Upon graduating from Starfleet Academy, and now a specialist in communications and starship navigation, Neshala received her first commission at a listening outpost. It was a dull assignment, but she spent a little more than a year learning from her colleague and gaining new skills and knowledge. Finally, after her tour at the listening outpost was completed, she has now been transferred to the new Denali Station as the communications officer, with a split assignment as helm officer on the USS Eagle, NCC-74659.

Personality

Neshala is a very outgoing person, though she is quite fastidious and has a high degree of work ethic. She likes to work hard and play harder, and wants to be the life of every party. At work, she strives to be the best at what she does, and if she falls short, she works to improve her skills. She loves to study, but only so she can get better at whatever she does. She loves to fly, which is why she became a helm officer, and has an obsession with adrenaline-producing activities.

Hobbies and Pastimes

Extreme Sports
- Cliff Jumping (parachutes, hang gliders, bungee jumping, etc.)
- Parasailing
- Zip Lining
- Free Climbing
- Cliff Diving
- Diving
- Running the Rapids
- Various skiing and snowboarding
Partying
High Society Functions
- Ballets
- Orchestral Symphonies
- Art Galas
- Ballroom Dancing

Likes and Dislikes

Likes
- Flying
- Being the best at whatever she does
- Mochtajinos (mocha raktajinos)
Dislikes
- Assumptions made about her due to her race
- Failing at a task
- Sloppiness

Ambitions and Goals

Neshala really has no long-term life goals at the time. She does wish to reach the highest levels of Starfleet that she possibly can, but realizes at the same time that very few actually succeed at that task. However, it doesn’t deter her from the attempt. She does hope to someday start a family, but considers that to be something to be explored many years in the future when she’s finished experiencing the single life. After all, there are so many fun options available to a single woman and she wants to explore them all.

Personal Achievements and Disappointments

One thing that Neshala is especially proud of is that she managed to avoid falling prey to the Orion Syndicate and their traps and criminal ways. While most on her world don’t really seem to give their activities a second thought, Neshala never really wanted to end up a slave girl somewhere. When she was old enough, she managed to stow away on a transport freighter and eluded detection long enough to make it to the next space station the freighter docked at, giving her a chance to have the kind of life she really desired.

Along with her escape from the clutches of the Syndicate, Neshala’s next biggest achievement was getting accepted into Starfleet Academy. And while she didn’t exactly graduate with honors, she did manage to graduate and was placed as a communications officer on her first command.

Neshala only had one thing that she really considered to be a disappointment. While she was working toward getting admitted to the Academy, she found herself falling for a rather attractive Caitian male. But to her continuing regret, he never returned those feelings and she has always wondered whatever became of the male.

Relationships

Neshala is the fourth daughter born to an Orion woman who was a rather successful merchant operating under the provision of the Syndicate. She never really knew who her father was, though there was no doubt it was one of the many Orion male lovers her mother frequently took in. Due to the way she left Orion Prime, Neshala has lost all contact with her family and has no idea where they are, or if they are even alive. She would like to find out someday, however, whatever became of them.

Family

Father: Unknown
Mother: Zhirona
Siblings:
- Four older sisters, two older brothers
- Two younger sisters
Spouse: Never married
Children: None

Parents
Neshala’s mother, Zhirona, was a successful trader operating under the oversight of the Orion Syndicate. In order to pay for their protection, Zhirona was often forced to undertake less than savory acts, though she never complained about them, accepting them as a fact of life and the price for doing business with the Syndicate. While Zhirona may have accepted this as normal and acceptable behavior, Neshala never wanted any part of it which is what led to her escape from the planet.

Siblings
Neshala has five sisters (four older, one younger) and two brothers (both older). With the lack of contact, she has no idea what has become of them, though she was never really close to any of them anyway.

Awards & Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award	Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
	B-Plot Award	Stardate 239506.25 USS Atlantis	Awarded to those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot
	Pathfinder Award	Stardate 239606.27 USS Atlantis	Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members
	1-year Member	Stardate 239606.27 USS Atlantis	Awarded for active membership greater than 1 year
	Khan Award	Stardate 239706.27 USS Atlantis	Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more.
	Sheathed Sword	Stardate 239706.27 USS Atlantis	Presented to those to decide to inflict mental and/or physical trauma on their character, and then dive into the resulting emotions and choices in a realistic manner.
	Vega Award	Stardate 239806.20 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to those who bring the worlds of their crews to life with art, videos, and all kinds of artistic endeavours.
	3-year Member	Stardate 239806.28 USS Chin'toka	For those who have been members continuously for three years
	Strange Medallion	Stardate 239808.06 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to First Officers who perform above the call of duty.
	Pathfinder Award	Stardate 239906.27 USS Chin'toka	Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members
	Combs Cross	Stardate 239906.27 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to individuals who bring their ships to life with well-rounded PNPCs, enhancing plots and character development, without detracting from the main story and characters of the sim. They add depth and colour to the universe, and make the journey the experience. Named for Jeffrey Combs, guest star of a thousand faces.
	Combs Cross	Stardate 239906.27 Denali Station	Awarded to individuals who bring their ships to life with well-rounded PNPCs, enhancing plots and character development, without detracting from the main story and characters of the sim. They add depth and colour to the universe, and make the journey the experience. Named for Jeffrey Combs, guest star of a thousand faces.
	Community Champion Award	Stardate 239906.28 USS Chin'toka	Awarded to members who participate in – or help facilitate – simming community events, representing the best of StarBase 118 RPG to other organizations by hosting events, acting as contest judges, or otherwise contributing their expertise in a way that benefits the wider community.
	TOSMA	Stardate 240007.04 USS Astraeus	Awarded to members who show great dedication in their behavior and simming abilities. A candidate for TOSMA gives strong, solid ideas to the storyline and character development on a regular basis. They also take the time to edit and proofread their sims to guarantee that their writing is of high quality.
	Neelix Award	Stardate 240007.04 USS Astraeus	Awarded to officers who go above and beyond the call of duty by displaying additional, Out of Character commitment. This includes assisting fellow officers in need of simming assistance, facilitating Out of Character discussions with the crew, maintaining wiki articles, and more.
	Neelix Award	Stardate 240007.04 Denali Station	Awarded to officers who go above and beyond the call of duty by displaying additional, Out of Character commitment. This includes assisting fellow officers in need of simming assistance, facilitating Out of Character discussions with the crew, maintaining wiki articles, and more.
	5-year Member	Stardate 240007.05 USS Astraeus	Awarded for active membership greater than 5 years
	Chief's Citation Award	Stardate 240007.06 USS Astraeus	Awarded to essential Staff Members whose determined work has benefitted the group In Character, and/or Out Of Character, even while their primary service was not as the Commanding Officer of a simming installation. Inspired by the non-commissioned and enlisted personnel who are the backbone of any starship but were rarely recognized in Star Trek lore in favor of the officers.
Service Ribbon	Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
	Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon	2398 Starfleet Medical Academy	Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy
	Maiden Voyage Ribbon	239909.05 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who has served in the first mission of a newly commissioned vessel or installation
	Diplomacy Ribbon	239909.05 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who has distinguished him/herself by resolving a significantly dangerous or hostile situation through diplomatic means
	First Contact Ribbon	239909.05 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who participates in a successful first contact event
	Good Conduct Ribbon	239912.29 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty
	Innovation Ribbon	240005.08 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who distinguishes him or herself by the innovative application of science or technology to resolve a dangerous situation
	Good Conduct Ribbon	240005.08 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty
	Scientific Discovery Ribbon	240008.30 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who plays a direct role in a new breakthrough in any scientific field, such as history, archaeology, mathematics, astrophysics, or others
	Explorer's Ribbon	240008.30 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who participates in the discovery of a new planet, region, or species
	Good Conduct Ribbon	240008.30 Denali Station	Awarded to an individual who shows conspicuous gallantry in the line of duty