Doz Finch

USS Gorkon
Doz Finch
Position	Assistant Chief Engineer
Rank	Lieutenant
Species	Human
Gender	Female
DOB	233904.08
Age	62
Birthplace	The Falklands, Earth
Writer ID	C239809SH3
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Lieutenant Junior Grade Doz Finch is an ebullient, upbeat, and action-oriented Human, currently posted as an Engineer to the USS Gorkon, the flagship of the Tyrellian Defence and Exploration Taskforce. Although a lot older than many of her other Human counterparts, her restlessness and inability to stay still for too long has enabled her to enjoy a long and colourful career within Starfleet. Often seen as the tea-guzzling life of the party, few would realise how deeply she grieves the loss of a loved one and the challenges she now faces in the aftermath of that.

	Appearance & Manner

Height: 1.6m (5'3") Build: 9st, Short Complexion: Fair Eyes: Dark Brown (Grey when wearing her Oculer Enhancers) Hair Colour: Speckled White Hair Style: Short, Choppy

Voice: Scratchy, Quick, Accented Has a distinct colloquial accent. Off-Duty Clothing: Jackets, Trousers, Comfortable shoes Usually always wears trousers. Distinguishing Features:Rosy Cheeks, Prominant Cheekbones, Small eyes Has a tendency to "squint" a lot.

	Trivia

• Is an alumni of both the Mars Technical Services Academy and Starfleet Academy.
• Is a lover of "English tea" and believes it's a problem solver.
• Often calls people "love".

	Backstory

She was born to parents Frederick and Iris Finch in the Falkland Islands of Earth as the last of four siblings, but would later adopt and prefer the name Doz. Although living on a beautiful island of coastal beaches, cliffs and grasslands, her home was far less organic; each floor, wall and ceiling were lined with mechanised contraptions that made for constant entertainment, and also a neverending need of repairs, all the result of her brothers and their determination to become mechanical geniuses.

Although she too dabbled and tinkered with machines and robots —— being particularly skilled with shuttlecraft and anything that moves —— she was more family oriented than her brothers and preferred to make the most out of her youth, enjoying adventures with friends and helping to care for her family and their house in whatever fashion that took. She was skilled at engineering just as they all were, particularly good at fixing things rather than inventing them like Wallace, but her interest in the subject fell to the wayside sometime around the death of her father whose passing sent their mother, Iris, into a deep and dark depression for many years to come.

In the aftermath of his death, rather than moving to Mars as was originally planned, the family instead relocated to Birmingham to be closer to other family members. As the years went on, it was there in the city that she met Murve Norström, otherwise called Murphy, the funny scandinavian who was first a friend of her brother Wallace, and a person who she struck an instant bond with. As a trio, the three often enjoyed hangouts in the local parks, sunrise-watching and camp fires.

Eventually each brother left to become Starfleet Engineers, and in doing so abandoned their responsibility to care for their rapidly deteriorating mother who had delved into agoraphobia. This signalled the beginning of a distance between the siblings, and a notable divide between Doz and Wallace, one that would see them grow apart as the years went on. But the one true source of support who remained behind was Murphy who did all he could to ensure that Doz not only had a friend but also a person she could rely on. Piling together their own talents in engineering, they continued to maintain and fix all of the contraptions stood around the family home, and even went as far as to lending their skills to those in the neighborhood, to stay as busy as they could.

	Starfleet Career

At roughly twenty years old, Finch took it upon herself to apply for the Martian Starfleet Technical Services Academy, greatly encouraged by her best friend Murve Norström, lovingly nicknamed Murphy, who believed that she had more talent in engineering than "all three of her brothers put together". Having waited for her to do so, the pair of them set off for the academy, later taking part in its intensive programme that covered a variety of subjects from checking, repairing and servicing starships to the more fiddly arts of reprogramming and reconfiguring computers and their many parts. The abridged programme also involved a myriad of electrical, mechanical, chemical, radiological and nuclear damage scenarios, and the difficulty of it was not lost on Finch who had for so many years done "her own sort of engineering". Upon graduation, she pursued roles in maintenance whereas Murphy preferred electrical ones.

Technical Services Academy, Utopia Planititia Shipyards, Mars

They both shared their first tour of duty aboard the USS Bonestell, serving under a cantankerous Chief Engineer who often separated the two, and liked to punish Finch by having her do maintenance work on the outer hull of the ship. Despite this however, his repeated punishments actually instilled within her an appreciation for spacewalking, which has remained one of her favourite things to do ever since. Her career as an enlisted officer spanned seven ships over forty years —— the last of which was spent on the notorious Intrepid Class starship USS Marigold.

Having reunited with Murphy during this posting, she was quite satisfied with her life until an unexpected disaster resulted in his death. As if history had repeated itself, she was flung into panic, terrified of the way she felt and her reaction to his death, and the all too real possibility of her becoming "like her mother", who had died decades prior. Desperate to distract herself, she asked Captain Koth of the Marigold if she could change her mind about an offer of academy sponsorship that she had declined many times before.

After graduating the Officer Candidate School, she was reassigned to the USS Gorkon as an Engineering Officer under the Command of Vice Admiral Quinn Reynolds. Immediately thrown into action, she was tasked with piloting the USS Azetbur, the USS Gorkon's primary shuttle, down onto the "Rogue Planet" that threatened the destruction of the Tyrellian moon, Palanon. After navigating wild kaleidoscopic clouds, the shuttle was successfully landed in a zone where Lt. Commander Alieth and Lieutenant Corliss Fortune waited for her. Once introductions were made, and the main objective explained, Doz suggested that they used the Azetbur's onboard scanners to aid them in the search for underground tunnels. Once discovered, the team made their way through crumbling tunnels weighed down by yellow waters thrashing above, and after some creative engineering, broke into a patchworked ship that held a number of refugees. Once secured inside again, Alieth and Fortune left to heave the old freighter up and out using the Azetbur, whilst Doz remained inside, ensuring that every individual was securely strapped in. Though challenging as it was, they managed to exit the planets atmosphere moments before it zipped away.

Doz as "Gramma" in the Skarbek Dream

As months went on, Doz and many other officers throughout the ship were pulled into a strange shared dream experience, known as "Skarbek", which initiated her second mission with the Gorkon——though she wouldn't know it at the time. In this alternate reality, she was known as "Gramma", a cold and rather dour woman who lended her skills to a Maquis group, mostly to escape the clutches of her nemesis, Norström (who in the real world was actually her best friend who had died some years before: Murve Norström). An ex prison convict, "Gramma" worked with Lark (Tahna Meru), N'Alieth (Alieth, Seva Reeshe and a Bajoran man named Imul, in attempting to recruit civilians to their cause, hoping to build up a resistance and eventually beat the Cardassians who had taken over the colony of Witherington.

Going from warehouse to a farm barn and then onto another warehouse, in a relentless neverending rain, tensions were high. After taking out two guards, Gramma, Lark and Imul ran quickly inside and collected a number of supplies, namely medical, with the intention of returning them back to the barn. It was here that Doz (as Gramma) suggested stealing a Cardassian shuttle from a landing pad outside, feeling it was not only the most practical means of transferring the items they had collected, but also slightly for herself, so that an escape route was always there and feasible should she need it. Though reluctant at first, Lark eventually agreed to the idea. Once they had scaled the innards of the warehouse and escaped to the landing pad, they found themselves in the sight of a worker, and in a quick flash, Gramma pushed Imul into him, believing him capable of handling it, and so that their window of opportunity was not lost. Although he did indeed win the fight, it also created a disconnect between him and the others——though mainly Gramma——and any trust he had for them severed from then on.

Later on the mission, Imul ultimately departed to return to his family, and Gramma, Lark and Seva, made their way to a known Cardassian headquarters, with the intention of breaking in and disrupting their communications across the colony. Many hostile encounters along the way, they found their intended communications room, locked themsleves inside and commenced with their propaganda broadcast, hoping to inspire rebellion and resistance, and finally secure their main objective——to recruit. They escaped as the building went up in flames. In the final moments of her Skarbek experience, Gramma finally encountered Norström, but woke up in her real quarters as Doz Finch before anything could really happen.

	Family

Murve Norström Best and dearest friend Murve Norström (Murphy) † in many ways saved Doz during her earliest years. Marred by a depressing life in which she spent most of her time caring for her mentally unsound mother, Murphy so often was a source of laughter and lightness, and her anchor in life. Mirroring each others careers, they each sought certifications from the Mars Tech Academy, and shared postings on the USS Bonestell and Marigold, until his tragic death.

Wallace Finch Youngest brother/Inventor Wallace Finch is the youngest of her three brothers and is an inventor who spent much of his career working at a Tellarite robotics institute, until, that is, Doz discovered him tinkering in a farm scrapyard on Bajor.

Ernie Finch Oldest brother/Weapons Engineer Ernie Finch is the oldest of her three brothers. He's rosy-cheeked, humorous and has spent the majority of his career engineering weapons.

Arthur Finch Middle brother Arthur Finch is the middle brother of her three siblings; always the most reserved and private of her brothers, he kept his cards close to his heart and rarely made his feelings known. His own engineering career did not last long at all, as he instead met a woman and chose to raise a family. Of all the brothers, he is the one she has had the least amount of contact with over the years.

	Starfleet Relationships

Starfleet

Tahna Meru Science Officer and fellow temple wanderer Theirs was a meeting that was more complicated than is usual for Starfleet Officers; hurled into the shared "Skarbek" dream by an unusual nebula, Doz and Tahna knew each other as "Gramma" and "Lark", and through a psychologically challenging mission in which they often had to rely on one another, despite an initial lack of trust, they ultimately survived. As a strange coincidence they later bumped into each other in a Bajoran temple, and during a meaningful conversation about "Paghs", a friendship blossomed.

Koth Th’shrysrir Captain of the USS Marigold and Finch's Officer Candidate Sponsor Crotchety, irritable, and a bit of a loner, Captain Koth was the Andorian Commanding Officer of the Marigold, and Finch's official Officer Candidate School sponsor. Known for his back-seat approach and general avoidance of the affairs of his crew, he became rather unpopular after promoting Lieutenant Gepe Grasa, the mean-spirited Chief Tactical Officer, into the temporary position of Acting First Officer, allowing her the unmitigated freedom to do whatever she wanted. Despite this however, he enjoyed a personal rapport with both Finch and her best friend Murphy, and on occassion invited them to dine with him.

Gepe Grasa Acting First Officer USS Marigold Ruthless, egotistical, and a staunch disciplinarian, Gepe Grasa was the Bajoran Chief Tactical Officer and later Acting First Officer of the Marigold who often liked to bully the crew. She was once a member of the Bajoran Militia until her transfer to Starfleet. Despite her usual horribleness, she was vaguely interested in Finch's "usefulness" and so mostly left her alone.

Zeeza Chief Engineer of the USS Marigold Airy, analytical, smart, and yet charming, Zeeza was the Denobulan Chief Engineer of the Marigold, whose friendly but self-contained personality made her a highly trusted engineer, and an even greater friend. During one of many incidents on the notorious Marigold, she was able to combine her expertise in energetics and shields harmonics with Finch's prevailing knowledge of the ship's inner configuration, reducing the impact of a massive solar flare, and pulling repairs down from a few weeks to just a few days.

	Mission Archive

• Rogue World (Act Three) (239908.15 - 239911.26):
  • Doz joins the crew of the Gorkon in their last moments on a rogue world, arriving on the USS Azetbur and using that to aid in the evacuation of those trapped underwater.
• Fight the Power (240002.05 - 240006.06):
  • Hurled into a hallucinated "Skarbek" dream, Doz becomes "Gramma", a dour and mostly unfeeling woman who finds herself as a member of the Maquis, aiding in their attempt to stop the Cardassian powers that be in the colony of Witherington.
• Shadows in the Temple (240009.01 - Present):
  • All the way out in the Gamma Quadrant, a missing tourist vessel is lost on Sargasso V, a planet plagued by a cult known as the Eye of Infinity. Doz finds herself on a diplomatic team, hoping to make contact and open talks with said cult.

	Character Gallery

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  Attending a Marigold Awards event

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  Attending the 2400 Starbase 118 Awards

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  Off duty

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  Reimagined as a Futurama Character 2023

	Service History

Click Expand to View Doz Finch's Service Record Prior to Starbase 118

Starfleet Service Record Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Recruit 2359-2359 Starfleet Technical Services Academy Recruit Crewman Third Class 2359-2365 USS Bonestell Maintenance Engineer Crewman Second Class Crewman First Class Petty Officer Third Class 2365-2375 USS Korolev Maintenance Engineer Petty Officer Second Class Petty Officer First Class 2375-2376 USS Newton Maintenance Engineer Chief Petty Officer 2376-2380 USS John Muir Maintenance Engineer 2380-2380 Federation Secondment IKS Taggagh Damage Control Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer 2380-2386 USS Barrington Maintenance Engineer Master Chief Petty Officer 2386-2398 USS Marigold Maintenance Engineer

Starfleet Service Record Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment Cadet 239910.31 - 239911.06 Officer Candidate School Starfleet Academy Cadet Ensign 239911.08 - 240009.01 USS Gorkon Engineer Lieutenant JG 240009.01 - Present

	Awards & Service Ribbons

For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award Name Date/Assignment Citation TOSMA 240006.03 USS Gorkon The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement (TOSMA) is the highest general award and is 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. Khan Award 240006.03 USS Gorkon for Giria Palnin Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more. They create well-rounded and grounded villains, who may be mustache twirling murderous maniacs, or the hero of their own story. A superb villain should be a formidable and deserving foe to your heroes. They should neither be so weak that they are easily defeated, nor should they be so powerful that they can only be defeated by chance. Service Ribbon Name Date/Assignment Citation Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon 239911.06 Starfleet Academy Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy. Silver Lifesaving Ribbon 240021.01 USS Gorkon For helping to save the lives of the Dominion War veterans and their children on the Rogue World. Captain's Commendation 240021.01 USS Gorkon "One of the successes of this mission was the rescue of many Starfleet and Union officers, long thought missing in action. You brought them back to their families and friends, and to a peaceful galaxy where the bonds they forged on the planet are welcomed and honoured." - Quinn Reynolds UFP Medal of Freedom 240021.01 USS Gorkon "When the Rogue Planet invaded our system, we did all we could to attempt to safeguard every single planet in the system and its inhabitants. For that act of gallantry and heroism, I present you all with the UFP Medal of Freedom." - Samira Neathler

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