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[[File:Josiah Whittaker.jpg|thumb|100px|Professor Josiah Whittaker]]'''Josiah Whittaker''': Possibly the most defining relationship of Theo's life is also the most complex. While there is no doubt that his father loved him very dearly, he was largely unwilling- or even unable- to show his son much affection, possibly stemming from his ''own'' upbringing. The two clashed frequently throughout Theo's childhood owing to their differing natures; Theo was more carefree than Josiah expected, Josiah banned modern technology from the family home, so Theo became more and more intrigued by it and finally. Theo would spend hours in the tunnels under their home to avoid his duties around the house. The relationship was perhaps fractured beyond repair through Theo's decision to enter Starfleet Academy instead of following the family's footsteps and entering academia. Josiah cast Theo out of his family home- and out of his will- and ordered his son never to return. He never did. When Josiah passed away during Theo's second years of studies- the guilt of their estrangement almost became too much for the young cadet too bear. Although he received counseling from the academy mental health staff, Theo still carries a great deal of guilt (as stated above) that he never managed to repair their relationship. Even now- and although he will never admit it- Theo wants more than anything to impress the man who shaped so much of his life.

[[File:Madeline Whittaker.jpg|thumb|100px|Captain Madeline Whittaker]]'''Madeline Whittaker''': In stark contrast to his relationship with his father, the one he shares with his mother is completely the opposite. Theo is very close to his mother, even with Madeline spending much of Theo's childhood serving aboard the ''U.S.S Sparrow'' as it's Chief Operations Officer and later Executive Officer. Knowing of the difficulties that her husband was having in raising their son (and finding her advice to loosen up falling on deaf ears) she negotiated with her CO and Sector Command Office to allow her to have Theo stay with her for two months every year. She also privately supported his decision to the Academy, although for the safety of her marriage, she publicly asked Theo to reconsider his choice. She is currently in command of the ''U.S.S. Orb of Prophecy'', where she has several bottles of Chateau Picard champagne that Theo was aware of.

'''[[Kalor, Savik|Savik Kalor]]''': Meeting the night before starting the Academy in a small tavern in San Francisco Bay, Theo and Savik became fast friends quickly. Theo was instrumental in Savik settling into life in Earth as he had had very limited contact with humans. Together they talked their way out of a curfew violation, got involved in a bar brawl and it was with Theo who gave Kalor his first alcoholic drink. They took their final exam together on Starbase 118 and both graduated at the same time, although they were both assigned to different ships, with Kalor assigned to the