Robin Hopper/Mobile

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Lt. Commander Robin Hopper is a Human/Centauran woman serving as First Officer aboard Amity Outpost. Her fiancé, Lt. Commander Nathan Richards, serves as the station's Chief of Operations and Second Officer.

Born and raised on the 'old frontier' world, Theta VII, Hopper grew up on her parents' hydroponic farm estate. She also lived on Earth while attending a Masters program at UC Berkeley and, subsequently, Starfleet Academy in San Francisco where she earned her doctorate in Physics. Her first posting was aboard the the Oracle-Class deep space science vessel, USS Wall Street, where she served as a Science Officer and as Assistant Chief Science Officer before transferring to Amity Outpost in 2399.

Character Basics & Identity

  • Name: Robin Hopper (she/they)
  • Preferred Nicknames: Hops, Kino (private)
    • Other Nicknames: Robbie Hops, Hoppy, Birdie, Half-Human Hopper, Banana Face
  • Born: 237112.29, Theta VII, Beta Quadrant
  • Species: Human (Thetan) / Centauran

Appearance & Traits

  • Portrayal: Alison Brie (actor)
  • Biological Sex: Female (cis)
  • Height / Weight: 1.67 m (5'6") / 60 kg (132 lbs), Average Build
  • Hair / Eyes: Chestnut brown hair, shoulder length / Blue eyes
  • Handedness: Right-handed
  • Conditions: Prosthetic left leg since childhood, (resulting from a genetic blood-clotting condition)

Interests, Hobbies, & Favourites

  • General Interests: Science, Programming, Art, Vintage Films & Books, Music, and Gardening
  • Diet: Vegetarian (as are most on Theta VII)
    • Favourite Foods: Curly Fries, pineapple anything, and mama's Wild Rice and Mushroom "Hot Dish" (casserole)
    • Favourite Beverages: Sodas (particularly cola) and tea, Chai Latte, Caramel Macchiatto
    • Drinks of Choice: Moscow Mule (beer makes her sick) and Rosé Wine

Fashion & Style

  • Uniform: Prefers a Skant (easier to wear, given her prosthetic leg)
  • Off-Duty Dress: Prefers skirts & dresses to pants (easier to wear)
    • Like many from Theta VII, Robin grew up with a fondness for the bold retro aesthetic of the 2260s - still relatively popular on the "old frontier" world which was founded during that time of bold exploration and equally bold fashion. As such, many of her off-duty outfits reflect the unique fashion sense of the 2260's.
  • Quarters: Bright and casual with a mid-century modern aesthetic (see also Hopper's Apartment)
  • Favourite Colors: :::: Raspberry, :::: Seafoam, :::: Azure

Family & Relationships

  • Parents: Melissa Hopper, Ansyra Hopper (née Keox)
  • Siblings: Kerilyn "Keri" Hopper
  • Grandparents: Rick & Lynn Hopper / Phoenyra Keox, Ariston Zephyros
  • Other: Robin Hopper (Uncle, deceased)

Closest Relationships

Professional History / Starfleet Service

  • Starfleet Academy: Graduated 2397
  • USS Wall Street: 239704.28 - 2399
    • Lieutenant JG, Science Officer (239704.28 - 239811.03)
    • Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Science Officer (239811.03 - 239907.02)
  • Amity Outpost:
    • Lieutenant, Chief Science Officer (239907.26 - 240008.14)
    • Lt. Commander, Chief Science Officer (240008.15 - 240011.19)
    • Lt. Commander, Chief Science Officer & Second Officer (240011.20 - Present)

Personal History

Growing up on the “old frontier” world of Theta VII, Robin always felt like she had ‘the best of both worlds’ in her reach. New discoveries were still being made and visitors from exciting new civilizations still traveled through the ports of Theta with regularity – yet, as an established colony, they also boasted the developed infrastructure, technology, and resources that characterized life in The Federation.

Robin’s parents, a Human FDC representative and a Centauran terraforming consultant, had met on Velestus (Alpha Centauri IV), but opted to settle down on Theta VII - a world that neither of them called ‘home’, where they felt they could make a fresh start. There, they took over the management of a state-of-the-art hydroponic farming estate from its retiree owners.

This environment fostered Robin’s interest in Science from a young age – though she never dreamt of joining Starfleet or becoming a career scientist. Throughout her youth, Robin was certain she would become an artist. Her love of art and media (including modern holostories as well as vintage films and books) led her to undertaking an internship with Encrer Livre – an Earth-based publishing company – in her late teens.

It was during this internship that she first discovered her interest in holo-programming (and realized she had a knack for it). Exploring further, she quickly discovered an unexpected love for programming and computer science – finding the near-endless creative possibilities and practicability of the skill exciting. As she neared the end of her schooling, Robin realized she wanted to better understand the underlying principles that advanced computing and hologram technology were built on.

Education - University

To continue her studies, following her newly-developed interest in STEM subjects, Robin traveled to Earth for better educational prospects. While she found being far from home challenging for the first year, she quickly grew to appreciate the opportunities that studying - and living - on Earth afforded. She completed her Masters graduate studies at UC Berkeley, then went on to complete her PhD in Physics at Starfleet Academy in San Francisco.

During her time studying at Berkeley, Robin first experienced disco music and the band ABBA, which quickly became favourites of hers. This was also when she discovered her intolerance for the grain 'hops', as her first time trying beer led to a brief hospitalization. Hopper also played volleyball for her University team, and still has a UC Berkeley tank top, which she proudly wears during workouts.

Education - Starfleet Academy

After six years studying physics in California, it was hard to ignore the call of Starfleet. She applied for the Academy on a whim, submitting an application to complete her PhD studies that she never expected to be accepted. According to Hopper's own account, she submitted her Academy Application on a dare after drinking eight shots of tequila while celebrating the completion of her Master's thesis. Much to her surprise, she was accepted. As a Starfleet Cadet, she earned her doctorate in four years and was able to further expand her knowledge of programming through a few elective Engineering courses. This time at the Academy also allowed her to round out her Scientific knowledge, attaining a wider set of skills that would make her a formidable Science Officer upon graduation. As a result of her exceptional studies, Robin graduated Starfleet Academy with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.

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