Lhandon Nilsen (alternate)
- For the prime universe character, see Lhandon Nilsen.
| USS Oumuamua | ||
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| Lhandon Joseph Nilsen | ||
| Position | Chief Counsellor | |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander | |
| Species | Human | |
| Gender | Male | |
| DOB | 237702.04 | |
| Age | 25 | |
| Birthplace | Gault | |
| Writer ID | O240007LN1 | |
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Lieutenant Commander Lhandon Joseph Nilsen, born on February 4th, 2377, on Gault, is the Chief Counsellor aboard the USS Oumuamua (alternate). He is described as a softly spoken and thoughtful person who loves extreme sports. He is married to Nera Ay (alternate), and together they have adopted a child, Oliver, aged 9.
Background
Nilsen grew up on Gault as part of a large family. He has three siblings, one half-brother, and a large number of adopted siblings. Nilsen, while a little bit mischievous, never got into serious trouble. His upbringing was happy. Gault is a farming planet, and the values of hard work and family were instilled into him from a young age.
Starfleet Academy
Nilsen was an average student at the academy and spent the first part of his academy year in Echo Squad. However, he was kicked out after a fight with Harrison Blackwood. Soon after, he met Nera Ay, and with Nera's help, transferred to the counselling track, where he found that he had an affinity for the subject. Nilsen graduated from Starfleet Academy as a counsellor.
Starfleet Career
Nilsen started his career on the USS Oumuamua, where he remains to this day. He climbed the ranks quickly and was an exceptional officer. He spent the years as an ensign and lieutenant junior grade gaining further qualifications before becoming chief counsellor on the USS Oumuamua. A year after he joined, Nera Ay requested a transfer to the USS Oumuamua. He, too, was a Starfleet officer, and the two continued their relationship, no longer as a long-distance couple.
Personal Life
In his first year at the academy, Nilsen entered into a passionate but short relationship with Finn Johanas. In Nilsen's second year at the academy, he met and entered into a relationship with Nera Ay. The two have maintained that relationship, and in 2401, they married. At the start of 2402, they adopted their first child, Oliver
Interests & Hobbies
| Cooking | Nilsen is a keen cook and cannot resist any opportunity to cook for himself or his crewmates. He will aim if possible to not use the replicators. |
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| Rugby | Lhandon found an early passion for rugby while at secondary school.
On stardate 239706.25, Nilsen collided with another player and suffered a broken nose. He laughed off this incident and continued playing. Only later seeking medical assistance when forced to by his teammates. Nilsen proclaims to be the Gault Guardian's biggest fan and possesses an encyclopaedic knowledge of the team |
| Fitness & Combat Sports | Nilsen has discovered that maintaining a regular fitness routine not only supports his mental health but also brings him joy. He also enjoys the social aspect to the gym and fitness, |
| Motorsport | Lhandon is a passionate enthusiast of sports cars spanning from the late 20th to the early/mid 21st century. This interest significantly influences the way he perceives and describes starships in flight. For instance, on one occasion, Nilsen compared the USS Centris, a Nova class training vessel, to an MX-5 sports car—a type of ship that, according to him, could perform sideways drifts around an asteroid field simply by kicking the nacelles out.
When he can get onto the holodeck, one of Nilsen's favorite programs revolves around a dramatized version of the Formula 1 championship that is loosely based on the 2020s. If Nilsen forms a strong bond or friendship with someone, he warmly extends an invitation to that person. This program also contains a co-op campaign in which two people may participate as drivers of their preferred team. He also has a holoprogram which replicator of a Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and he hopes one day to get his hands on a real one. |