R'Kala

Ensign R'Kala, Ph.D.

QX - 534 - 145

Rank: Ensign
Ship: USS Juneau
Position: Ship's Counselor
Species: Klingon
Gender: Female

Age: 39
DoB: 236202.001
Birthplace: Qo'noS

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Dr. R'Kala is a 36-year-old Klingon currently serving as a counselor aboard the USS Juneau. She specializes in astrophysics, sociology, and political science. While serving aboard the Juneau, she was also a part-time lecturer at the Daystrom Institute in the department of sociology. Before joining Starfleet, she worked as a political commentator for the Federation News Service. She has written two monographs and is a lover of science and education. She is currently spending time as a Starfleet officer to gain experience to eventually teach at the Academy but to also gain field experience to further her scientific desires.

Stats

Height: 6'
Weight: 200 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Build: Athletic; Typical Klingon Female Stature

Relationships

Vitor Silveira: R'Kala's roommate aboard the Juneau. R'Kala enjoys his sense of humor, even if sometimes she believes some of his comments cause quite a stir.

T'Lea: T'Lea is another science officer aboard the USS Juneau who R'Kala got a chance to meet. While R'Kala believes that T'Lea is a truly intelligent scientist, she has a hard time with her mischievous personality.

Personality

Growing up with a father who was an adamant Klingon warrior, R’Kala grew up knowing much of Klingon culture and also knowing what "honor" really meant. She held on to that teaching for most of her life and it truly shaped how she saw things. R’Kala is a hard worker. She very big about helping other people, which may seem weird for a Klingon, but it is a part of a new form of "honor" that she has learned on her way by becoming more well-versed in her field as a science officer. Additionally, R’Kala is humorous...for a Klingon. Most of her humor can be seen as an immensely dry sense of humor. Some people call it sarcasm, some call it sass, some call it "Klingon humor." Regardless of what people call, R’Kala is able to see the fun or humor in situations that most people wouldn't. Sometimes this can help crew morale and help ease tension...sometimes it can get her in trouble.

Strengths: Honorable, Motivated, Hard working, considerate, Funny???
Weaknesses: Anger, impulsive, "mouthy"
Ambitions: To become superintendent of Starfleet Academy
Hobbies & Interests: Using the Bat'leth, singing Klingon opera, reading erotic literature, painting, teaching, writing
Likes: Hard working people, working alone, writing, volunteering for UFOP elections
Dislikes: People questioning her honor
Favorite Room: Astrometrics
Religion: Follower of Kahless the Unforgettable

Personal History

R’Kala was born on Qo'noS in 2362. She was born to two Klingon parents. her father, T'Surak was a commander in the House of Noggra. R’Kala was born right in the middle of her father being out in space and her father died in a battle in 2374 during the Dominion War. She was 12 years old. It was her mother, V'Pol who told R’Kala the narrative of her brave father and how he died in battle fighting for the Klingon Empire and was now living in Sto'Vo'Kor. She fell in love with her father purely from the stories that her mother told her. Eventually, when R’Kala and her brother were old enough they both wanted to start their lives. Her brother, Rakar, wanted to be just like his father, fighting and dying for the Klingon Empire in battle, but R’Kala wanted to be involved in the sciences, which severely disappointed her mother, but R’Kala was allowed to pursue these studies.

While her brother joined the Klingon Defense Force, R’Kala attended the Science Institute on Mempa V in 2380 to study science. R’Kala’s superiors wanted her to study astrophysics to help aid in building weapons for the Klingon Defense Force, but she wanted to study culture and societies. She got around her “weapons creation” duties by informing her professors she was studying “the sociology of war,” which would help aid them in battle. For the most part, her professors believed her. In 2384 she graduated from the Institute and set off to be a “scientist.”

In 2384 she decided she wanted to leave Qo'noS and go "exploring," which her mother did not at all understand. She left Qo'noS on a civilian trade freighter, to the much disagreement of her mother and brother--practically disowning her. There she met a cultural anthropologist who taught her about alien cultures, politics, and philosophy. The starship was mostly for a group of space nomads who had nowhere else to go. For a year, R’Kala traveled on it in the Alpha quadrant, exploring places on her own.

In 2386 R’Kala wrote her first book, 'IHI'Ijqu'!: mach tlhIngan tej paq (in English: Listen to Me!: A Klingon Scientist Manifesto) which was a memoir/autobiographical work about her life as a Klingon scientist and all that she had endured on her 5-year journey on Qo’noS and aboard the SS Zenith, learning about different aliens and cultures and societies.

In 2387, R’Kala decided to get some experience working in an archeological expedition with Federation scientists to search for Iconian gateways. She met several other historians, sociologists, and anthropologists from different species and planets. The expedition proved to be incomplete, but she was able to get enough field experience with talented researchers to get a research fellowship at the Felker Institute. In 2388 she was studying under a cultural anthropologist while also teaching Starfleet cadets about Klingon culture and basic sociology. Her fellowship only lasted 2 years and when it ended, in 2390, she decided again to continue her own personal research on Earth, taking advantage of Federation archives, but unbeknownst in 2389 the Klingons invaded the Romulan Empire. After obtaining a Ph.D. in sociology, she moved to Earth, just after the Klingon Invasion.

In 2390, R’Kala remained on Earth and found a job at the Federation News Service. She only worked part-time for the FNS as a political commentator because most of her time was spent teaching at the Daystrom Institute as a part-time lecturer. At the Institute she taught courses such as “the sociology of space,” “Klingon love poetry,” and “intergalactic crime.” She gained a reputation though from her annual “war and politics” course which several students complained about her being a “ruthless professor” and treating her students like “Klingon warriors in training.” She remained at the Daystrom Institute for three years as a part-time lecturer until she decided to apply to Starfleet Academy.

In 2393, R’Kala enrolled at Starfleet Academy, wanting to officially become a Starfleet officer. She majored in Science, with a specialty in history and sociology. She minored in philosophy. During this year, she got word from her mother that her brother, Rakar had been killed in action, just like her father. While her mother was pleased with Rakar’s accomplishments, she was still displeased to learn that R’Kala had chosen to go into science at Starfleet Academy rather than security, tactical, or even the marines.

While taking courses at the Academy, she published her second book, veS: tlhIngan Dev nugh HaD (in English: War: The Klingon Guide to Studying Society) in 2396. In 2397 she took her cadet cruise after four years of study and was placed on the USS Juneau as a science officer.

On 239901.04, R'Kala received a subspace communique from her colleague, Dr. Ron Carnegie, from the Daystrom Institute that her position had been terminated permanently.

Service History

Starfleet Service Record

Rank	Dates	Posting	Assignment
Cadet	2393 - 2397	Starfleet Academy	Major: History & Sociology Minor: Philosophy
Ensign	SD 239709.22 - 239901.04	USS Juneau	Science Officer
Ensign	SD 239709.22 - 239901.04	USS Juneau	Ship's Counselor

Awards and Service Ribbons

Award	Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
	B-Plot Award	2389 USS Juneau	Awarded to those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot.
Service Ribbon	Name	Date/Assignment	Citation
	Starfleet Academy Graduate Ribbon	2397 Starfleet Academy	Awarded to those who have graduated from Starfleet Academy.
	Captain's Commendation	2397 USS Juneau	Awarded to a person for exemplary service and/or honorable actions performed in the course of his/her duties, when that service is deemed worthy of formal recognition by his/her commanding officer.
	First Contact Ribbon	2397 USS Juneau	Awarded to a person who participates in a successful first contact event.
	Peacekeeper Service Ribbon	2389 USS Juneau	Awarded to a member of Starfleet who participates in, and successfully completes, a mission where keeping the peace is the primary goal.
	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	2389 USS Juneau	Awarded to a person who participates in a joint action with an allied or neutral force toward a common goal.

Academic Record

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology	2390, The Felker Institute
Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics	2384, Science Institue on Mempa V

Professional Career

Instructor of Sociology	2390-2393, Daystrom Institute
Political Commentator	2390-2393, Federation News Service

Starfleet Career

Serial Number:	QX - 534 - 145
Training Facility	Starfleet Academy, San Francisco Campus, 2393-2397
Major	Science - History and Sociology
Minor	Science - Philosophy
Commissioned	2397
Current Rank	Ensign
Current Assignment	USS Juneau

Research & Publications

The Felker Institute Press
- 'IHI'Ijqu'!: mach tlhIngan tej paq (in English: Listen to Me!: A Klingon Scientist Manifesto), 2386.
Daystrom Institute Press
- veS: tlhIngan Dev nugh HaD (in English: War: The Klingon Guide to Studying Society), 2396
Starfleet Journal of Arts & Sciences
- (WIP Paper) "The After Effects: Post-Dominion War Politics in The Aavaro Wilds"
  - R'Kala is currently working on a journal article that analyzes the politics of the Avaro Wilds after the Dominion War, specifically focusing on Jem'Hadar experiences.

	Academic Transcript - Official Copy Starfleet Academy Office of the Registrar
	Student Name: R'Kala Student ID: QX - 534 - 145	Commissioned: 239709.22 Transcript Issued: 240109.08

Dates of Attendance: 239309.21 - 239709.22
Campus: San Francisco, Earth, Sol Sector

Major: History & Sociology
Minor: Philosophy

Cumulative GPA: 3.57
Total Credit Hours: 60

Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
ADMIN101	Starfleet Operations	A	1.0	4.0
ADMIN110	Chain of Command and General Protocol	A	1.0	4.0
DIPL101	General	B+	1.0	3.3
HIST101	Birth of the Federation	A	1.0	4.0
MATH101	Concepts	B-	1.0	2.7
Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
ENG221	LCARS Programming 1	B-	1.0	2.7
ENG231	Computer Memory and Personnel Interfaces	B-	1.0	2.7
LANG101	Federation Standard	A	1.0	4.0
LAW101	Federation General	A	1.0	4.0
PILOT101	Runabouts and Shuttles	B-	1.0	2.7
Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
ENG232	Replicators, Transporters and Holodecks	C+	1.0	2.3
ENG233	Sensors, Communications and Helm Systems	C+	1.0	2.3
LANG140	Elementary Romulan	A	1.0	4.0
MED101	First Aid and Field Medicine	B-	1.0	2.7
PHYS101	Concepts	A	1.0	4.0
Year 2
Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
SURV101	Starship Emergencies	B	1.0	3.0
TAC101	Combat, Unarmed	A-	1.0	3.7
BIO101	Concepts	A	1.0	4.0
XEN101	General	A-	1.0	3.7
ASTRO101	Astrophysics, General	A	1.0	4.0
Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
SURV110	Environmental Suits and Zero-G Training	C+	1.0	2.3
TAC110	Combat, Small Weapons	B+	1.0	3.3
ASTRO121	Astrophysics, Advanced	A	1.0	4.0
CHEM301	Physical Chemistry 1	A-	1.0	3.7
XEN190	Introduction to Cardassians	A	1.0	4.0
Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
CHEM302	Physical Chemistry 2	B+	1.0	3.3
PHYS180	Elementary Temporal Mechanics	A	1.0	4.0
PHYS275	Electrodynamics	B+	1.0	3.3
HIST110	Pop Culture	A	1.0	4.0
XEN180	Introduction to Romulans	A	1.0	4.0
Year 3
Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
PHYS280	Advanced Temporal Mechanics	A-	1.0	3.7
PHYS300	Quantum Mechanics	A-	1.0	3.7
BIO221	Evolution, Humanoid	A	1.0	4.0
BIO222	Evolution, Non-Humanoid	A	1.0	4.0
HIST130	Klingon Opera	A	1.0	4.0
Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
PHYS320	Theory of Everything	C+	1.0	2.3
BIO223	Evolution, Superior Species	B	1.0	3.0
BIO320	Botany of Major Worlds	A	1.0	4.0
XEN280	Romulan History through the Atomic Age	A	1.0	4.0
XEN290	Cardassian History through the Atomic Age	A	1.0	4.0
Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
BIO325	Zoology, General	B	1.0	3.0
BIO326	Zoology, Major Worlds	B	1.0	3.0
HIST135	Klingon Literature	A	1.0	4.0
HIST200	Starfleet History	A	1.0	4.0
HIST210	The Five-Year Mission	A	1.0	4.0
Year 4
Semester 1
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
HIST250	The Dominion War	A	1.0	4.0
HIST260	Voyager	A	1.0	4.0
PHIL240	Applied Ethics	B+	1.0	3.3
PHIL150	Elementary Logic	B	1.0	3.0
PHIL300	Philosophical Methods of Writing	A	1.0	4.0
Semester 2
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
XEN500	Borg	A	1.0	4.0
PHIL250	Intermediate Logic	B+	1.0	3.3
PHIL370	Philosophy of Religion	A	1.0	4.0
PHIL401	Topics in Philosophical History	A	1.0	4.0
XEN510	The Dominion	A	1.0	4.0
Semester 3
Course Code	Course Name	Grade	Credit Hours	Grade Points
LAW250	Federation, Interplanetary	B-	1.0	2.7
LAW300	International Law	B+	1.0	3.3
XEN520	Species 8472	A	1.0	4.0
LANG573	Klingon Love Poetry	A	1.0	4.0
HIST400	Honors Thesis Research (War & Politics)	A	1.0	4.0