Hughes, Liam

Liam Hughes Deep Space 17 USS Independence
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Cadet 4th Class Liam Hughes is currently aboard Starbase 118, awaiting his final practical exam.

Stats

• Full Name: Liam Horatio Hughes
• Race: Terran, of Welsh ancestry
• Date of Birth: 235506.21
• Place of Birth: Caldey Island, Earth
• Age: 28
• Gender: Male
• Telepathic status: 0

Appearance

• Height: 6' 1"
• Weight: 86 Kg
• Hair Color: Light Brown
• Length of Hair: Short, earl length. Usually parted to the right.
• Eye Color: Blue
• Skin Tone: Pale with a occasional light tan.
• Birthmarks, Scars: Several small scars on the back of his hands.
• Tattoos/Body Modifications: Celtic "Tree of Life" design on his right shoulder.
• Face: Oval.
  • Eyes: Expressive, spaced normally, longish eyelashes.
  • Mouth: Average lips, square jaw. Often carrying a smile.
• Build: Large, and athletic.
  • Arms: Muscled, but only to the point of good health.
    • Handedness: Right
  • Legs: Large, well muscled (like a bicyclist/soccer player).
  • Carriage: Confident with a broad stride, he has a slight swagger to his walk. He has excellent posture.
• Poses: Will often clasp his hands either in front or behind when not speaking. Tends to gesticulate when speaking, especially when giving descriptions or telling a story. Often has his hand over his mouth/on his chin when thinking and sitting.
• Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Loose clothes, dark colours, occasionally a vest.
• Shoes: Black leather boots (replicated).
• Voice: Slightly deep, with a hint of a welsh accent.

Manner

• Quarters: Stark at the moment, as he is staying in the dormitory style cadet quarters on Starbase 118. Most of his posessions are currently in a cargobay, awaiting Liam's first assignment. He does however have a picture of his childhood pet, Teddy (australian shepherd), by his bunk. Usually he keeps his domicile orderly and clean, as he is a slight perfectionist.
• Favorite Room: When doing his internship with Starfleet medical, he found himself rather partial to his apartment, keeping to his home office when studying.
• Mannerisms/Habits: Smiles quite frequently, and is always quick to laugh. He has a habit of crossing one leg over and then shaking his foot, or simply absentmindedly bouncing his leg when he sits.
• Physical Limitations: Strong and fit, Liam has never really suffered from physical limitations. However, he has found that his hands shake when holding a phaser. This is especially strange given his precision during surgery.
• Temperment: Easy going and fairly talkative in private. However when on duty or in meetings Liam is quite serious and stoic, making it sometimes seem like he has two personalities.
• Religion/Spiritual Devotion: None, altho believes wholeheartedly in the Hippocratic Oath.

Personality

Very friendly and outgoing, Liam is often known for his smile—if it is not on his lips, it is in his eyes. Extremely intelligent, Liam loves to discuss anything he can with people and his renowned for his bedside manner. Often described as outgoing and personable, he enjoyed a fair bit of popularity serving on the Academy Football (Soccer) Team. He is rarely quick to anger, but once something earns his ire, his personality seems to change quite rapidly. Friends have described it as "frightening" to see the over six foot welshman suddenly become imposing and towering in anger.

Liam takes his duties with the utmost seriousness. He turned down the opportunity to serve in Red Squadron, believing that it would distract from him form his courses. While his anger can be legendary, he is quick to forgive, and will do anything to assist those in need. A mortal enemy would be safe in Liam's care, that is until they have made a full recovery.

Hobbies and Pastimes

• Reading Medical Journals & Research Papers to keep on top of the latest advances and developments.
• Reading works of fiction and poetry.
• Football (Soccer), and Fencing
• Conducting Medical research, and scientific experiments in order to help advance these fields.
• Learning the Cello
• Writing Holo-Novles

Likes and Dislikes

• Likes
  • Music
  • Exercise
  • Reading
  • Conversation
  • Socializing
  • Learning
  • Celebrations
  • Organization

• Dislikes
  • Phasers
  • Violence
  • Death & Suffering
  • Bad Posture
  • Being or seeing someone interrupted.

Ambitions and Goals

Liam wishes to advance his career in Star Fleet in order to push the boundaries of medicinal knowledge and practical application. During his school and Academy days he was constantly hearing the exploits of the Enterprise Doctors, and then that of Doctor Bashir, who was able to be the first Federation Doctor to study medicine in the Gamma Quadrant. He holds the lofty goal of someday commanding his own ship.

In addition to career goals, has personal goals in advancing his own hobbies. Fencing, which he excelled at during his Academy days, and to learn the Cello. Only starting the string instrument in his last year at the Academy, he still feels quite amateur.

Personal Achievements and Disappointments

Liam could not have been prouder when he was accepted into Star Fleet Medical. His first term as well was a huge success, seeing a 4.0 GPA, and beginning his interest in Fencing. During his stay at the Academy, he managed to earn his position as the Captain of the Football (Soccer) Team, and enjoyed the popularity that brought.

However, despite his success he still blames himself for the death of his father, who died in a hunting accident.

Family

A only child, Liam was primarily raised by his mother: Patricia Hughes. She became a single parent when John Hughes died during a hunting trip where his son was present. Patricia did her best raising Liam, taking him to Earth after his father's death. She never remarried or dated to Liam's knowledge, tho he encouraged her to later in life. Patricia would encourage the young boy to read and study as much as he could, always having him research answers to his questions, and then report back what he had learned. This encouraged his love of studying and academic progress.

Liam has only one clear memory of John Hughes. While living on a colony on the border of Klingon Space, John Hughes would often take Liam hunting, insisting that they bring home real meat once a month. Loving these outings with his father, they were quite successful until a misfire from Liam's phaser rifle caused a critical injury to his father. Liam watched helplessly as his father died in front of him. The official report surrounding John's death showed that the phaser misfire was a freak accident.

Spouse

• Marital Status: Single

Children

None

Parents

Patricia Hughes was a nurse on Starbase 2 when she met John, a young and inspired merchant, who was making his way back to earth after having made a small fortune with a Ferengi business partner. John and Patricia moved to a colony outside of Klingon Space shortly after Liam's birth, only returning 8 years later, immediately after John's accident.

Opening a restaurant in San Francisco, Patricia raised Liam by her self. Their proximity to Star Fleet Headquarters encouraged the young man to pursue a career in Star Fleet. Admiral Simon Franks, who frequented his Mother's restaurant, would take the young man to museums and other historical locations in the Sol system during his time off acting as a surrogate father. Liam often referred to the man as "Uncle Simon" in his youth, and now suspects that the Admiral was dating his mother. Simon provided Liam's letter of recommendation to the Academy.

Personal History

Liam does not remember much of his early childhood, and prefers not to recall the memory of his father's death. While occasionally, it does haunt his dreams. He was an inquisitive youth (encouraged by his mother), and enjoyed school. Football (Soccer) was the first extracurricular activity he engaged in, and will often play famous matches in the holodeck when he has the free time.

In his youth on Earth, he would often ask his "Uncle" Simon to take him to Starbase 1, and look at the historical ships docked there at the Smithsonian's display. He obsessed over the history of these ships, and Simon often joked that Liam would one day end up commanding a ship of his own. Needless to say, Simon was a little surprised when Liam went to medical school before applying to Star Fleet Medical, rather than going to take command courses.

His intelligence caused him to quickly become bored with High School, and at 16 he tested out of his classes and applied to go to the University of Massachusetts Medical School. At the young age of 22, he had completed the coursework for his MD, and applied for the Academy rather than take the many offers he had for research work. After all, his dream was to explore.

Liam dated infrequently in High School, and had some interesting relationships during his College & Academy years. None of his friendships lasted much through High School, and only a couple through the Academy. Between his athletic and academic obligations, he let his personal life languish.

Timeline

1. 235506.21: Born on Caldev Island, Earth.
2. 237103.17: Graduated early from High School after testing out of his classes.
3. 237106.12: Enrolls at the University of Massachusetts.
4. 237708.15: Graduates with honors, receives his MD.
5. 237709.18: Takes Starfleet entrance exams and passes.
6. 237806.01: Cadet 1st Class. Joins the Academy Football team, begins Fencing at the academy.
7. 237906.01: Cadet 2nd Class.
8. 238006.01: Cadet 3rd Class. Wins 2nd place in Fencing competition.
9. 238106.01: Cadet 4th Class, begins general/elective study.
10. 238310.02: Arrives at Starbase 118 for his final Exam.

Professional Status

• Date Graduated from Academy: N/A
• Current Rank: Cadet 4th Class
• Current Assignment: Final Exam, Starbase 118
• Duty Post: N/A

StarFleet Assessments and Records

Enrolled at the Academy in 2377, passed entrance exam with grade of 98%. Declined a role in Red Squadron, served as Football Team Captain.

Career History

Cadet 4th Class (238107.06 - Present)
Posting

• Cadet 1st-4th Class, Starfleet Medical Academy, San Francisco, Earth (237706.01-238109.03)
  
• Cadet 4th Class, Star Fleet Medical, Tokyo, Earth (238108.03-238309.25)
• Cadet 4th Class, final exam, Starbase 118 (238310.02-Present)
  

Course Work

• Xenobiology: Genetics, Humanoid 2
• Xenobiology: Microbiology 2 (Virii)
• Xenobiology: Immunology, Klingon
• Xenobiology: Systems 2, GI/Musc/Renal/Endoc/Reprod
• Xenobiology: Pathology
• Xenobiology: Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology
• Xenobiology: Endocrinology
• Xenobiology: Neuroscience
  
  

Cadet 3rd Class (237906.01 - 238006.01)
Course Work

• Medicine: Pharmacology 2
• Medicine: Surgery, Non-Humanoid Species
• Medicine: Diagnosis, Vilcan
• Medicine: Diagnosis, Betazoid
• Psychology: Non-Terran, Vulcan Development
• Xenobiology: Physiology, Terran
• Xenobiology: Physiology, Vulcan
• Xenobiology: Physiology, Romulan
• Xenobiology: Physiology, Orion
• Xenobiology: Genetics, Humanoid 1
• Xenobiology: Genetics, Non-Humanoid 1
• Xenobiology: Systems 1, Derm/Respir/Cardio/Hematol Systems
  
  

Cadet 2nd Class (237806.01 - 237906.01)
Course Work

• Chemistry: Organic Chemistry 2
• Medicine: Surgery, Major Humanoid Species
• Medicine: Post-Operative Conditions
• Medicine: Pharmacology 1
• Psychology: Non-Terran, Betazoid
• Xenobiology: Cell Biology, Non-Humanoid
• Xenobiology: Pathology
• Xenobiology: Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology
• Xenobiology: Endocrinology
• Xenobiology: Evolution, Non-Humanoid
• Xenobiology: Hematology
• Xenobiology: Neuroscience
  
  

Cadet 1st Class (237706.01 - 237806.01)
Course Work

• Chemistry: Organic Chemistry 1
• Diplomacy: Non-Traditional Situations
• Engineering: Medical Systems and Equipment
• Engineering: Life Support Systems
• Medicine: Pharmacology 1
• Medicine: Bedside Manner
• Medicine: Diagnosis, Terran
• Medicine: Diagnosis, Klingon
• Psychology: Terran Development
• Xenobiology: Evolution, Humanoid
• Xenobiology: Reproductive Biology
• Xenobiology: Hematology