Aine Sherlock
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“Is fearr lán doirn de cheird ná lán mála d’ór. (Faulty Universal Translator: A pram full of gills is cheddar and a ham full of rolls.)”
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| Aine Olive Sherlock | ||
| Position | Chief of Security and Tactical | |
| Rank | Lieutenant | |
| Species | Terran | |
| Gender | Female | |
| Pronouns | she/her, they/them | |
| DOB | 237406.09 | |
| Age | 26 | |
| Birthplace | Ballinaclashett, County Cork, Ireland, Earth | |
| Writer ID | R239712AS0 | |
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Aine Olive Sherlock is a Lieutenant in Starfleet. She is currently serving as Chief of Security and Tactical aboard StarBase 118 Ops as of 240001.14.
Appearance
- Name Pronunciation: Aine=ON-yuh
- Height: 1.6 m
- Weight: 45.8 kg
- Hair/Hair Length: Black/Upper Back to Mid Back, usually worn up on duty (sometimes she lets it down), and most often pulled back into a ponytail off duty.
- Eyes: Green
- Skin: Fair, lightly freckled.
- Build: Slight, but fit.
- Carriage: Proper posture.
- Handedness: Right
- Voice: Soft but pitchy. Slight Irish accent, she attempts to hide the full deal most of the time. Accent comes out more when angry, drinking, singing...or all of the above.
- Tattoos: Single black band on upper left forearm. Front ortho of a Nova Class starship with NCC-78145 below it on back of neck.
- Scars: Fist sized burn on right side of abdomen from disruptor.
- Uniform Preference: Aine wears the standard grey shouldered utility uniform. Of special note: toes of boots are always spit polished, jacket is one size too big as she doesn't like the restrictive feeling of a perfect fitting uniform.
- Off Duty Dress: Will often be seen wearing a turtle neck sweater or flannel shirt. Black leggings and black flats are de rigueur. Likes a warm robe. Tends to avoid dresses and skirts.
Family
- Father: Patrick Thomas Sherlock, farmer
- Mother: Aine Rachel Sherlock nee Kelly, author
- Siblings: Shevon Sherlock, Recently discovered half-sister
- Spouse: none
- Children: none
Personality
- Temperment: Nervous, in particular around senior officers, though as time goes on, she feels more comfortable with her immediate superiors. Stressful situations make her more focused. Attempts to remain emotionally distant from those around her, and has now failed, thankfully. Can be a stereotypical Gemini.
- Habits: Bites lower lip when nervous, she's not nearly as nervous as she used to be.
- Religion/Spiritual Devotion: None. Though grew up in an area where Neo-Catholicism was practiced. Sometimes "cultural Catholicism" can sneak in, often presenting as guilt.
- Hobbies: Archery, reading, playing violin (though doesn't have her violin on the Resolution).
- Quarters: Apartment 302, Kowloon Block Apartments, Hong Kong Subdistrict, StarBase 118
- Favorite Food: Pastie's (pass-tee's) are a treat, replicated is "acceptable" but prefers the real thing. Will eat anything at least once.
- Favorite Drink: Barry's, hot, no sugar, splash of milk.
- Prized Possession: Small faux tortoise shell handled pocket knife given to her by her father when she left for the Academy.
Despite achieving high marks in school, Aine often feels self-doubt. However, her confidence is rising with every mission. At times can seem nervous, especially around new authority figures as she does not want to let them down. She will often bite her lower lip when nervous. Very rarely loses her cool, outwardly, as she tries to keep any panic internalized, though when she does get to the point of frustration it is evident. Her prior preference of being alone in her off hours has changed with the recent friendships she's made. She is an avid archer and won "The Robin Hood" award for high score at an interplanetary competition while on the Academy archery team. Enjoyed gymnastics and still practices as a form of exercise, though never took it too serious as a sport. Drinks recreatively on occasion, with the tolerance of an Irish dock worker on a Friday night. Having found a kinship with the character of Sherlock Holmes in her childhood, which also happens to be her family's surname, she chose to study investigative science in secondary school...she has grown tired of the jokes and “comparisons” to one of her favorite characters, especially with the arrival of a new Ensign on the Resolution who just happens to have the surname Watson. Loves a good mystery. She comes from a traditionally Catholic area, and it shows in some of her beliefs, though religion was not seen as important in her household. At times this can cause her guilt in the choices she has made.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- Boots are always spit shined.
- When armed, wears her phaser on her right hip though being right handed. Feels a twist draw is faster.
- Secretly enjoys thrilling activities to make her feel more alive.
- Wears a uniform jacket one size too big so she doesn't feel constricted.
- Rarely wears a dress. Never wears heels (except that one time in 2400).
- Prefers to wear earth-toned colors off duty.
- Has a fast metabolism, for a human, and likes to eat a lot.
Goals
Incomplete
Become Chief of Security(Became Chief of Security on the USS Resolution on 239809.15)Visit a Romulan Colonyor Mol'Rihan (helped setup colony on Oreen V for refugess, 239807.05)- Pilot a ship larger than she's currently rated for (Current rating is PILOT210, ships <1,000,000 tons)
Background
Aine was born in the year 2374 in County Cork, Ireland. She was fairly sheltered as a child and her parents rarely had them travel outside of Ireland. She grew up on their family farm where her father grew fresh foods for the local community and her mother wrote, mostly novels and short stories. She took up violin and archery at a young age. Never practicing to the point she could be a professional at either. Had a habit of taking apart her fathers equipment just to see how it worked. Upon graduating from secondary school, Aine decided she wanted to see more than just Ireland and decided bigger was better and told her parents she intended to apply for Starfleet Academy. Initially her parents were resistant to the idea as they feared for her safety, so they told her, but when they saw that she didn't want anything else, they fully supported her. She barely got into the Academy on her first try. Because of their apparent fear for her safety, Aine has a habit of keeping the dangerous parts of the missions out of updates to her parents. Unbeknownst to Aine, prior to her birth her father was a merchant marine and that's why her mother did not want her to join Starfleet.
Academy Experience
While at the Academy, Aine took to piloting and initially figured she would go that route. Her first year she dated a Senior classman, now Lieutenant Melvin Hollis Martinson. Upon his graduation he decided not to continue the relationship. This left Aine heartbroken and she suffered from depression. Her second year she took on less course work and her grades suffered. She sought out counseling and overcame her depression.
During her first year, she caught the eye of her unarmed combat instructor Master Chief Graves. He became a friend and mentor to her. She also decided to major in Intelligence, harkening back to her love of Investigative Science. She initially chose to double major in Security, but due to her lackluster second year, she minored in it. Her third and fourth years she doubled down and took on extra courses. Near the end of her third year, she took The Romulan Mystique and developed a fascination for the Romulan people. This showed in her choice to take all courses available on the Romulan language, which she is fluent in, and focuses in xenology and xenobiology on Romulans. In addition to taking extra courses for her major, she took all available courses and earned a full course minor in Security. At the end of her fourth year, she was transferred to Starbase 118 to take her final test administered by Lt. Cmdr.'s Antero Flynn and Genkos Adea. She graduated on stardate 239712.12. Upon graduation, she chose to focus on Security as she felt, culturally, it was a better fit for her than Intelligence. A choice she now feels confident in making.
Career
- Date Graduated from Academy: 239712.12
- Current Rank: Lieutenant, promoted 239809.15
- Current Assignment: StarBase 118 Ops, 239903.31
- Duty Post: Chief of Security and Tactical
Gallery
Graduating Class, 2397
Graduation Photo, Ensign
Post First Briefing Selfie
Starfleet ID Card
2398 Awards Season, All Dolled Up. A wild dress wearing Sherlock appears.
Lt. Melvin Hollis Martinson, the Ex, on DS224.
Aine foolishly giving him a chance.
2398 Ressie's, for eating and liking Tube Grubs.
Aine dressed up for the Gratitude Festival on Bajor, 2398.
Resolutionaries!
Bajoran earring gifted to Aine by Sil during shoreleave on Bajor. Lost with the destruction of the USS Resolution on 239810.13.
Cardassian knife gifted to Aine by Sil during shoreleave on Bajor. Recovered by Ensign Watson from the destruction of the USS Resolution on 239810.13.
Aine's unarmed combat instructor and mentor (sometimes not the best) from the Academy, Master Chief Graves.
2021 Halloween Contest
Aine's tattoo she drunkenly got on Risa after the loss of the Resolution, 239810.31.
Aine wearing a custom dress with lacework done by Romulan craftsman in traditional Romulan knotting.
2022 Halloween Contest
Early morning run in Trinity City
New Years Eve 2399
Relationships
Friendships
A returning officer currently serving aboard the USS Juneau. They met during their final test and Aine quickly developed a respect for his confidence and initiative, while not knowing he was a returning officer. She resolved to keep in contact with him no matter where either ended up. After his transfer to the Resolution, their friendship seemed strained. When he acted in a way unbecoming a Starfleet Officer on his first mission with them, she really isn't sure where they stand.
Counselor on the Resolution, who is quickly becoming a friend. Aine is feeling, more and more, she can go to Meidra and is looking forward to spending time getting to know her more over their coming shore leave.
After a rough start getting to know each other, through no fault of either, Aine and Iljor have begun to get to know each other better and have spent some time enjoying each others company with other crew members during shore leave.
Aine and Arys met when Aine was visiting 118 to give a talk at a Sec/Tac conference on hostage rescues. They quickly became friends after a night out drinking. Both take their jobs seriously and prefer to keep things professional.
Arys and Aine were supposed to spend a day together, but Arys was called away on duty. Arys had arranged for Ferri to show Aine around, it turned out to be a bit of a blind date. Aine had a bit of a fascination with Ferri from the beginning. It didn't seem like it was going anywhere after Ferri disappeared after a visit to Cardassia. They were reintroduced when Ferri, unexpectedly, returned to StarBase 118 in service once again of Ambassador Zorkal. They were paired up for an undercover mission, and Aine has her suspicions why. Aine has feelings for the young woman and has trouble balancing them with what she suspects of Ferri and her duties.
Professional
Aine's first Captain. When Aine first came aboard the Resolution, she was intimidated by the Captain's presence. Her respect and admiration quickly built followed by worry when the Captain fell ill during their mission to the Celendi Nebula. After a night spent on the Gemini and getting a moment to see the Captain in a less professional manner, her admiration grew even more when the Captain shared memories of a former colleague, Captain Frost. Aine has absolute confidence in her Captain and never hesitates to follow her lead.
After helping return the Rahuba to its normal place in time and returning to 118, Aine approached Sal to introduce herself. He promptly invited her to lunch, which she accepted. She found the Commodore polite and accomodating. A man who clearly cares for his crew. Though she disagrees with some of his methods, she understands and he seems to respect an individual officers preferences for how they are treated by their superiors.
Alora gave Aine a tour of the station and helped her to figure out how to get settled on 118. The First Officer, like their CO, seems to be very polite and accomodating. But, like their CO, Aine disagrees with certain methods of their command style. Aine is working to adapt her previously strict methods to the much more relaxed duty style of 118.
Languages
- Federation Standard: Native
- Klingon: Elementary
- Romulan: Advanced Composition and Speech
Service History
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Cadet, First Class | 2393-2397 | Starfleet Academy
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Intelligence Major Security Minor |
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Ensign | 239712.13-239802.23 | USS Resolution
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Security Officer |
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Lieutenant JG | 239802.23-239809.15 | ||
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Lieutenant | 239809.15-239810.13 | Chief of Security | |
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Lieutenant | 239811.17-239903.31 | USS Excalibur-A
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Chief of Security |
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Lieutenant | 239903.31-240001.14 | StarBase 118 Ops
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Tactical Officer |
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Lieutenant | 240001.14-Present | Chief of Security and Tactical |
Awards & Service Ribbons
- For award descriptions, see: Awards and Service Ribbons
(Notes: Ribbons are displayed as would be seen on dress uniform. For service ribbon citations see HERE. For OOC Award Citations see HERE.)
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After Action Reports
- Away Mission On Saural V-For mission summary see here.
- Terrorism and Rescue on Aspiration-For mission summary see here.
- Rescue of Crew of the USS Hanno and Romulan Refugees on Skarn planet in the Briar Patch-For mission summary see here.
- A routine survey mission turned anything but in the Borderlands. -For mission summary see [[1]].
- A routine patrol is interrupted by a distress call, after which everything goes to hell. -For mission summary see [[2]]
SIM Archive
| Description | Sim Links | |
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| 239911.11 | Aine is invited by her "friend" to "talk about the mission." | Asking For Trouble |
| 239908.17-239909.07 | Series in which Aine reconnects with an old flame and discovers her previously unknown half sister. | Fly It Let Us Begin |
| 239903.28 | Aine reflects on an undercover mission on Demes II, a primitive planet, that ends up being the game of a vengeful Admiral for the death of his son, Liam Wyke. | Hopeful |
| 239812.25 | A BELOW DECK sim between PNPC Master Chief Graves and Marine Captain Saukkot when bodies and minds were swapped. | How the Turntables Have...Turned |
| 239811.19 | Not sure if her ploy worked, Aine sets to depart Earth and return to her crew who are awaiting their next assignment on Risa. | Official Business, Part 5 |
| 239811.18 | Aine attempts to confrontationaly convince Master Chief Graves to return to regular service. | Official Business, Part 4 |
| 239811.17 | Aine receives a "warm welcome" from her old trainer, Master Chief Graves. | Official Business, Part 3 |
| 239811.16 | During her return to Earth, Aine spends time reminiscing and speaking to cadets before visiting "an old friend." | Official Business, Part 2 |
| 239811.15 | Aine makes a trip back to Earth and the San Francisco Academy Campus. | Official Business, Part 1 |
| 239810.25 | Aine confronts Sil regarding his general behavior. The first signs of PTSD show. | Moving Forward |
| 239810.17 | Aine makes a call home after the destruction of the Resolution. | The End of the Beginning |
| 239810.13 | Aine watches on as the Resolution is destroyed. | In The Bleak Midwinter |
| 239810.11 | Aine has a near death experience after being shot while performing a hostage rescue. | In The Woods |
| 239810.05 | While attempting a hostage rescue of Dr. Morgan, Aine is injured in the line of duty. | Going Old School |
| 239809.02 | Joint Post, 2 part. Aine discusses her broken faith and comes to terms with self doubt on Bajor thanks to a stranger. | Letting Go, Part 1 Letting Go, Part 2 |
| 239806.29 | Joint Post and part 3 of a series in which Aine's Academy ex makes a surprise visit during her leave on DS224. | Untethered, Part 1 Untethered, Part 2 Untethered, Part 3 |
| 239806.29 | Part 2.2 of a series in which Aine's Academy ex makes a surprise visit during her leave on DS224. Trigger warning: topic of abortion. | This Was A Mistake, Part 2 |
| 239806.25 | Part 2.1 of a series in which Aine's Academy ex makes a surprise visit during her leave on DS224. | This Was A Mistake, Part 1 |
| 239806.22 | Part 1 of a series in which Aine's Academy ex makes a surprise visit during her leave on DS224. | Quaint |
| 239806.01 | With the team stuck in a precarious situation, Aine takes a big risk to get them out. | Drastic Situations |
| 239805.01 | Multi-part Counseling sim about making a mistake. | Confessional Let It Go |
| 239802.23 | Captain Nicholotti makes a surprising appearance after a serious medical emergency to surprise her crew with an unexpected awards ceremony. | Unexpected Surprises |
| 239802.08 | Counseling session with Meidra Sirin | Guilt and Circumstance, Part II |
| 239802.18 | Three part B-Plot sim. | A Ghost The Way of Vulcan Silence Is Vulcan |
| 239801.24 | Ensign Sherlock and Doctor Adea comfort a wounded team member. | Laughter Is The Best Medicine |
| 239801.08 | Ensign Sherlock, on her first mission, lends a hand with the wounded. | Slow Is Fast |
NPC Listing · StarBase 118 Ops Crew Manifest · Crew History
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