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His training was deeply intesive and competition was fierce between cadets, the initial year was almost exclusively centred on routing out unsuitable candidates. Like many other cadets in his field he had an extremely intensive study schedule but, as he was now a little older and wiser and finally had a sense of purpose and direction in his life he was able to balance his training with other pursuits – including rugby, which he had always enjoyed growing up. Bryan enjoyed the sport and played for one of the academy teams - the SFI Black Hawks – as a scrum-half during his second and third years. | His training was deeply intesive and competition was fierce between cadets, the initial year was almost exclusively centred on routing out unsuitable candidates. Like many other cadets in his field he had an extremely intensive study schedule but, as he was now a little older and wiser and finally had a sense of purpose and direction in his life he was able to balance his training with other pursuits – including rugby, which he had always enjoyed growing up. Bryan enjoyed the sport and played for one of the academy teams - the SFI Black Hawks – as a scrum-half during his second and third years. | ||
He decided against playing for the team for a third year as it would be his last an he would have to focus on his studies as well as attend his cadet training cruise for the final half. His fourth year was merciless. The study became more intesive, the physical exams more demanding, particularly regarding one cadet named Mnheia (See Relationships & Persons Of Note). He resolved, however, that he would just do the best he could in the way he knew best, afterall if he was selected for graduation he may be required to opearte in areas where he needed to know | He decided against playing for the team for a third year as it would be his last an he would have to focus on his studies as well as attend his cadet training cruise for the final half. His fourth year was merciless. The study became more intesive, the physical exams more demanding, particularly regarding one cadet named Mnheia (See Relationships & Persons Of Note). He resolved, however, that he would just do the best he could in the way he knew best, afterall if he was selected for graduation he may be required to opearte in areas where he needed to know his own mind and limitations. | ||
MacRae chose to make his intelligence specialisation the Orion Syndicate. While technically not a governmental organization in the strictest sense he convinced his instructors that there was enough confirmed information about the group that it was a valid option. He also rationalised that, while governments may rise and fall, the Syndicate has an enduring and widespread reach, meaning his training may be of more use particularly in areas of galactic instability where the Syndicate hoped to capitalise. | MacRae chose to make his intelligence specialisation the Orion Syndicate. While technically not a governmental organization in the strictest sense he convinced his instructors that there was enough confirmed information about the group that it was a valid option. He also rationalised that, while governments may rise and fall, the Syndicate has an enduring and widespread reach, meaning his training may be of more use particularly in areas of galactic instability where the Syndicate hoped to capitalise. | ||
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MacRae tries to maintain a good level of physical fitness and enjoys running, swimming and | '''Quarters:''' MacRae occupies quarters on deck five and enjoying being close to both the gym and the library located there. Generally sparse they contain the usual mundane items such as clothing and minor personal items, including a framed flag of Saint Andrew adorning one wall. Several PADDs sit on the desk typically history books from various culture as well as psychological texts. A family picture sits on his desk, taken at his parent's home. | ||
'''Office:''' Bryan can usually be found on the bridge or within the operations suite aboard the Doyle. This allows his to get a good overview of what is going on on the ship. Generally he uses the duty officers office for this purpose. He can also be found attending to various issues in person as he doesn't want to feel too disconnected from his crewmates. | |||
MacRae tries to maintain a good level of physical fitness and enjoys running, swimming and tai-chi. He played both rugby and soccer while at starfleet academy having enjoyed both in his youth. He is also an accomplished swordsman having fenced since an early age. | |||
[[Image:IslayWhisky.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Islay Malts]] | [[Image:IslayWhisky.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Islay Malts]] | ||
He enjoys the taste of whisky and always tries to ensure he has a genuine, non-replicated, bottle of single malt available in his quarters – his personal favourites being the peaty whiskies of Islay. These are typically drunk from a set of four orion glass tumblers which were given to him as a gift from [[S'Lone tr'Khellian]] the then intelligence liason aboard the Avandar as a leving present when he was reassigned to the [[Embassy of Duronis II]] | He enjoys the taste of whisky and always tries to ensure he has a genuine, non-replicated, bottle of single malt available in his quarters – his personal favourites being the peaty whiskies of Islay. These are typically drunk from a set of four orion glass tumblers which were given to him as a gift from [[S'Lone tr'Khellian]] the then intelligence liason aboard the Avandar as a leving present when he was reassigned to the [[Embassy of Duronis II]]. | ||
[[Image:SunUponGideon.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gideon. John Martin, 1816]] | |||
He enjoys games that involve thought, memory, tactics and bluffs and is particularly fond of poker and liars dice – although his skills at observing microexpressions and spotting lies mean he seldom finds people who are prepared to play him for long...and certainly not for money. | He enjoys games that involve thought, memory, tactics and bluffs and is particularly fond of poker and liars dice – although his skills at observing microexpressions and spotting lies mean he seldom finds people who are prepared to play him for long...and certainly not for money. | ||
MacRae counts among his favourite books; The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, Leviathan and Behemoth by Thomas Hobbes and the Shakespearian play – Othello. He also has a keen interest in Earth history, specifically the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China. | |||
He also has a keen interest in the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China. | |||
Bryan enjoys the work of the nineteenth century human painter, engraver and illustrator John Martin and has several of his paintings loaded into a holo-image projector in his quarters. | Bryan enjoys the work of the nineteenth century human painter, engraver and illustrator John Martin and has several of his paintings loaded into a holo-image projector in his quarters. | ||
MacRae enjoys classical music, of both earth and off-world cultures, together with | MacRae enjoys classical music, of both earth and off-world cultures, together with theatre – but not opera…particularly of the Klingon persuasion. | ||
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