Shivara

USS Astraeus
Shivara
Position	Medical Officer
Rank	Ensign
Species	Caitian
Gender	Female
DOB	237510.19
Age	26
Birthplace	Cait
Writer ID	A239412S10

Ensign Shivara is a medical officer with a diplomatic background aboard the USS Astraeus. Shivara first made her appearance during the Shadows of Allegiance mission in the Langosta Nebula.

Stats

• Full Name: Shivara
• Current Rank: Ensign
• Race: Caitian
• Date of Birth: 237510.19
• Place of Birth: Cait
• Gender: Female
• Telepathic status: 0/0

Appearance

• Height: In feet or meters.
• Weight: In pounds or kilos.
• Hair Color: Brown
• Eye Color: Golden Brown

Family

• Parents
  • Father: J'Rav - A Diplomat and Scholar
  • Mother: Mia'Renn - Medical Doctor

Backstory

A Crisis on Veytan III

As a Starfleet cadet specializing in xenomedicine and diplomacy, Shivara was assigned to a Federation diplomatic envoy sent to Veytan III, a neutral world where two rival factions—one humanoid, the other reptilian—were locked in tense negotiations over trade rights and territorial claims. The Federation was mediating the talks, hoping to prevent war.

Midway through the peace talks, a mysterious illness broke out among both delegations. Symptoms escalated rapidly—high fevers, respiratory distress, and neural degradation—affecting diplomats, staff, and even some Starfleet personnel. Fear and paranoia spread as each side accused the other of biological warfare, threatening to collapse the fragile negotiations.

Shivara's Defining Moment

With senior medical officers overwhelmed and tensions rising, Shivara took decisive action. Drawing on her medical knowledge and diplomatic instincts, she quickly organized an emergency quarantine, persuading both factions to allow Starfleet medical intervention. She worked tirelessly, analyzing symptoms and coordinating treatment alongside a Vulcan physician.

Her breakthrough came when she discovered the pathogen’s origin—a previously unknown airborne microbe native to Veytan III that reacted to increased carbon dioxide levels from the crowded negotiation hall. With this revelation, she developed a treatment protocol, stabilizing the afflicted and easing diplomatic tensions.

The Aftermath

Shivara's courage and ingenuity saved dozens of lives and prevented the negotiations from collapsing. The Federation mediators praised her grace under pressure, and both factions publicly acknowledged her role in averting a diplomatic catastrophe. Starfleet Command recognized her efforts, fast-tracking her for advanced diplomatic and medical training.

Now, as an Ensign and medical officer aboard a Federation starship, Shivara carries the lessons of Veytan III with her. She believes that healing doesn’t stop at the physical level—sometimes, a skilled doctor must mend trust and diplomacy as well.