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'''Cadet Savan''' is currently in training. | '''Cadet Savan''' is currently in training. | ||
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* '''Birth Name''': Savan v'Risalthis ''(Approximated from Vulcan)'' | * '''Birth Name''': Savan v'Risalthis ''(Approximated from Vulcan)'' | ||
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* '''Hometown''': Santa Cruz, California, Terra | * '''Hometown''': Santa Cruz, California, Terra | ||
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[[File:Savan BW.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Savan, recently after graduating Starfleet Academy in off-duty attire]] | [[File:Savan BW.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Savan, recently after graduating Starfleet Academy in off-duty attire]] | ||
* '''Height''': 1.98 m (6'6") | * '''Height''': 1.98 m (6'6") | ||
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* '''Scars''': There is long scar at the top of his skull from when he bashed his head against a rock while surfing. This is usually hidden by his air, however. | * '''Scars''': There is long scar at the top of his skull from when he bashed his head against a rock while surfing. This is usually hidden by his air, however. | ||
* '''Tattoos''': Savan has a tattoo on his upper left back, above his shoulder blade. He usually won't discuss it, but it is for a friend who died while he was in college. He also has a Tahitian tattoo on his right leg, which was done by his adopted mother's family in Tahiti. | * '''Tattoos''': Savan has a tattoo on his upper left back, above his shoulder blade. He usually won't discuss it, but it is for a friend who died while he was in college. He also has a Tahitian tattoo on his right leg, which was done by his adopted mother's family in Tahiti. | ||
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': When out of uniform, Savan tends to dress in a minimally decorated soft suit in neutral colors, underneath which he wears a solid-colored sweater or t-shirt. Sometimes, this can be long or short-sleeved depending on the temperature. He tends to dress in one single color, with a strong preference for dark blue, white, black, and grey. For | * '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': When out of uniform, Savan tends to dress in a minimally decorated soft suit in neutral colors, underneath which he wears a solid-colored sweater or t-shirt. Sometimes, this can be long or short-sleeved depending on the temperature. He tends to dress in one single color, with a strong preference for dark blue, white, black, and grey. For meditation, he wears a Vulcan robe but notably without any of the usual Vulcan markings. Due to living on Earth and spending time in humid tropical climates, he does enjoy wearing resortwear like swim trunks when the time and location are appropriate—a rare sight for Vulcans. | ||
* '''Voice''': Savan’s voice has a warm, deep timber. Some have said it is relaxing. | * '''Voice''': Savan’s voice has a warm, deep timber. Some have said it is relaxing. | ||
* '''Manner of Speech''': When in a professional context, Savan's speech borrows common Vulcan locutions in Federation standard. However, when speaking among close friends and family from his life on Terra, Savan quickly takes on a far more colloquial and almost human tone. Some wonder whether is his manner of speaking in Starfleet is some kind of affectation or a personal cover, a way to cover up for his more emotional nature. When asked, Savan insists that his formal way of speaking is an adaption of the usual, polite honorific speech commonly used by Vulcans. Casual speech is reserved only for close friends and families, he insists. | * '''Manner of Speech''': When in a professional context, Savan's speech borrows common Vulcan locutions in Federation standard. However, when speaking among close friends and family from his life on Terra, Savan quickly takes on a far more colloquial and almost human tone. Some wonder whether is his manner of speaking in Starfleet is some kind of affectation or a personal cover, a way to cover up for his more emotional nature. When asked, Savan insists that his formal way of speaking is an adaption of the usual, polite honorific speech commonly used by Vulcans. Casual speech is reserved only for close friends and families, he insists. | ||
* '''Physical Mannerisms''': When on duty, Savan adopts an almost military posture, leaving his hands at his side or behind his back. When confronted with items of interest, surprise or humor, he often cocks his right eyebrow. Depending on the occasion, he will show the beginning of a smile. | * '''Physical Mannerisms''': When on duty, Savan adopts an almost military posture, leaving his hands at his side or behind his back. When confronted with items of interest, surprise or humor, he often cocks his right eyebrow. Depending on the occasion, he will show the beginning of a smile. | ||
* ''' | * '''Facial Expressions''': Savan shows a far more dynamic range than most Vulcans. Sometimes, he seems very serene. In the midst of intense activity, he can look intense, even fierce. His gaze can be very strong at times. Obviously, this can intimate some. Often, he will show an almost smile, not bearing his teeth, but it does convey friendliness. When in very comfortable situation, his expression becomes almost human. With close friends and family, he can smile. The sight surprises some humans when they see him like this for the first. | ||
* '''Carriage''': Because of Savan’s intense training in martial arts and sports, he moves with an elegance and quiet power. In fact, there is an almost some feline, animalistic way to how he moves at times, especially when he is tight quarters. Generally, though, he walks with a clean, confident stride, more expansive than other Vulcans. | * '''Carriage''': Because of Savan’s intense training in martial arts and sports, he moves with an elegance and quiet power. In fact, there is an almost some feline, animalistic way to how he moves at times, especially when he is tight quarters. Generally, though, he walks with a clean, confident stride, more expansive than other Vulcans. | ||
* '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has basic training. Several private psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid the training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries were to weak. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines came make him more telepathically pliant, which could cause dangers from telepathic species. | * '''Telepathic Skills''': Savan missed much of the mental training that occurs during young Vulcan adulthood. His adoptive father Torin only has basic training. Several private psychiatrists recommended Savan avoid the training that would lead to the ability meld, as his emotional boundaries were to weak. That said, Savan possesses some intuitive abilities, often able to detect subtle emotions from others. His lack of strict mental disciplines came make him more telepathically pliant, which could cause dangers from telepathic species. | ||
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* '''Personal Philosophy''': One of Savan’s friends in college at the University of California joked half-seriously that Savan “aims to live long and prosper on his own terms.” While it was meant to be taken humorously, Savan found the description to quite “logical and accurate.” | * '''Personal Philosophy''': One of Savan’s friends in college at the University of California joked half-seriously that Savan “aims to live long and prosper on his own terms.” While it was meant to be taken humorously, Savan found the description to quite “logical and accurate.” | ||
* '''Quarters''': Clean and minimal but scented with incense. He often includes one or two orchid plants. On display are his weapons (including a lirpa and a bat'leth) as well as a surf board and a canoe paddle. | * '''Quarters''': Clean and minimal but scented with incense. He often includes one or two orchid plants. On display are his weapons (including a lirpa and a bat'leth) as well as a surf board and a canoe paddle. | ||
* '''Habits''': When on a normal day shift, Savan rises daily betwen 0300 to 0400 hours. His morning routine consists of bathing, meditation, and one to two hours of physical traning before eating breakfast. He also is meticulously groomed. On occasion, unlike most Vulcans, he does grow a beard. Savan does go to bed regularly at 1130, after a period of | * '''Habits''': When on a normal day shift, Savan rises daily betwen 0300 to 0400 hours. His morning routine consists of bathing, meditation, and one to two hours of physical traning before eating breakfast. He also is meticulously groomed. On occasion, unlike most Vulcans, he does grow a beard. Savan does go to bed regularly at 1130, after a period of meditation. | ||
* '''Diet''':In keeping with Vulcan custom, Savan is usually a vegetarian. However, after having grown up on Earth, he has acquired a taste for spicy or strongly flavored cuisines. (His friend John Torres inspired his like for Mexican cuisine, in particular.) After spending time throughout the Pacific, Savan does eat raw fish on special occasions. | * '''Diet''':In keeping with Vulcan custom, Savan is usually a vegetarian. However, after having grown up on Earth, he has acquired a taste for spicy or strongly flavored cuisines. (His friend John Torres inspired his like for Mexican cuisine, in particular.) After spending time throughout the Pacific, Savan does eat raw fish on special occasions. | ||
* '''Drink''': Savan mainly drinks strong coffee, Vulcan and Terran teas and water. Savan also drinks alcohol but only on limited occasions, when he describes it as an “unnecessary but pleasurable indulgence.” He does have an affinity for Japanese sake. He will avoid Romulan ale and tequila, as he has noted that both spirits produced “somewhat regrettable after-effects.” He has admitted that he did partake of too many “indulgences," including tequila, while a university student. | * '''Drink''': Savan mainly drinks strong coffee, Vulcan and Terran teas and water. Savan also drinks alcohol but only on limited occasions, when he describes it as an “unnecessary but pleasurable indulgence.” He does have an affinity for Japanese sake. He will avoid Romulan ale and tequila, as he has noted that both spirits produced “somewhat regrettable after-effects.” He has admitted that he did partake of too many “indulgences," including tequila, while a university student. | ||
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In one of his most remarkable traits, Savan is far more open emotionally expressive than what is typical of average Vulcans. The personality trait is a result from early Trellium D exposure at age 10 and his subsequent development of ESFD (Emotional Suppresion Failure Disorder), which rendering him unable to develop the skills and technique to suppress his emotions. Moreover, he grew up on Earth from his early teens, so exposure to non-native cultures has also made significant changes to his overall temperament. | In one of his most remarkable traits, Savan is far more open emotionally expressive than what is typical of average Vulcans. The personality trait is a result from early Trellium D exposure at age 10 and his subsequent development of ESFD (Emotional Suppresion Failure Disorder), which rendering him unable to develop the skills and technique to suppress his emotions. Moreover, he grew up on Earth from his early teens, so exposure to non-native cultures has also made significant changes to his overall temperament. | ||
In terms of general personality, Savan is regularly described as friendly. Nevertheless, Savan remains comparatively reserved compared to humans. On a unique note, Savan does have an occasional habit of smiling and even laughing or, more usually, almost smiling. Equally, Savan can express on occasion emotional upset, such as anger or sadness, though he is more likely to retreat into privacy on those occasions or wait for the emotional climax to pass before discussing it. Savan has regularly explained that Vulcan emotions are far stronger and wilder than those of humans, therefore requiring far more attention and discipline. Due to his ESFD diagnosis, Savan does have to regularly moderate the intensity of emotions. Extreme emotions, whether positive or negative, can have a negative impact on his psychological well being, undoing his usual reserve and producing behavior that can be erratic, disruptive or even dangerous. However, Savan maintains a regular program of intense physical exercise, meditation, and sport. Coupled with regular medication, | In terms of general personality, Savan is regularly described as friendly. Nevertheless, Savan remains comparatively reserved compared to humans. On a unique note, Savan does have an occasional habit of smiling and even laughing or, more usually, almost smiling. Equally, Savan can express on occasion emotional upset, such as anger or sadness, though he is more likely to retreat into privacy on those occasions or wait for the emotional climax to pass before discussing it. Savan has regularly explained that Vulcan emotions are far stronger and wilder than those of humans, therefore requiring far more attention and discipline. Due to his ESFD diagnosis, Savan does have to regularly moderate the intensity of emotions. Extreme emotions, whether positive or negative, can have a negative impact on his psychological well being, undoing his usual reserve and producing behavior that can be erratic, disruptive or even dangerous. However, Savan maintains a regular program of intense physical exercise, meditation, and sport. Coupled with regular medication, ESFD generally causes no problems. | ||
It should be noted though that Savan, despite his emotional expressiveness, has not turned his back on logic in favor of his passions. In this sense, Savan would not be considered as one of the Vʻtosh Kaʻtur (Vulcans without Logic), which is understandable as his psychological condition is medical. Instead, Savan has dedicated himself to finding internal harmony between the path of logic and his undeniable emotional nature. | It should be noted though that Savan, despite his emotional expressiveness, has not turned his back on logic in favor of his passions. In this sense, Savan would not be considered as one of the Vʻtosh Kaʻtur (Vulcans without Logic), which is understandable as his psychological condition is medical. Instead, Savan has dedicated himself to finding internal harmony between the path of logic and his undeniable emotional nature. | ||
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| colspan="1" style="background:darkgoldenrod; width:1200px;" |<font color=#ffffff>'''Family Relationships'''</font> | |||
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! style="background: darkgoldenrod; width:900px;" |<font color=#ffffff>'''Description'''</font> | ! style="background: darkgoldenrod; width:900px;" |<font color=#ffffff>'''Description'''</font> | ||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Varis''' (deceased), father | Buried, V’ral Kol, Voroth Province, Vulcan | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File: Varis.jpg |150px|thumb|center| Varis, Savan’s father, a few months before his passing at age 36]] | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Born in Shi'Kahr, Vulcan, Varis showed a promising career as a geologist. He married T'Val at age 24. After exposure to Trellium D and consequently developing severe ESFD, Varis found himself unable to function, lost his post and had great difficulty with losing emotional control. Toward the end, he began to regularly hallucinate. He committed suicide at the age 36. While raised in the Vulcan way, Varis became more expressive about his feelings before his passing. In a moment of lucidity, Varis left a final holographic message for Savan, who finally watched at age 18. Varis' final message: "Savan, I realize you will not have the future I had hoped for you. But I trust in your ability to find your own path, even if it means you leave our planet for other worlds. I apologize I can not fulfill my duty to you as a father. And forgive me for this final outburst, but I need to tell you this as my time is now short: I love you, Savan and that you have brought me much joy as my son. Live long and prosper, my child." | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''T’Val''' (49), mother | Botanist (Retired - Medical Reasons) - Voroth Province, Vulcan | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File: Tval_portrait.jpg|150px|thumb|center|T’Val, Savan’s mother]] | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Born in T'Vral Kol, Voroth Province, Vulcan, T'Val was a botanist in the Vulcan Colonial Corps. Like her husband, T'Val suffered from severe ESFD after exposure to Trellium D. Following Varis' death, she became extremely withdrawn and decided to transfed custody of Savan to her older brother Staran. T'Val now lives in a remote care center in a rural area of Voroth Province, where she maintains the facility's arboretum and garden. Savan has a difficult relationship with his mother because of her condition. He last saw her before he entered Starfleet Academy. T'Val expressed her love for her son, but said that she does not want to see him because of her disorder, preferring seclusion. | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Staran''' (72), uncle | Commander, Vulcan Self-Defense Fleet - ShiKahr, Vulcan | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Born in T'Vral Kol, Staran considered entering Star Fleet but, because of family obligations, decided to serve in Vulcan's self-defense forces. While Staran was a sub-commander on a vessel in the Vulcan home system during the Dominion War, he received news of his sister's accident. He did his best to raise Savan after receiving custody, but as a disciplined, logical officer, he could not handle the emotional and often unruly child. While Staran had difficulty in maintaining contact with his nephew, he reached out to Savan after he entered the Academy to say that he has been impressed by his young nephew's perseverance and ability to rise above the adverse conditions that were presented to him. The two now stay in occasional contact. Savan will to reach out to his uncle when he needs a clear viewpoint, unfettered by emotion. | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Torin Marcus Bergen''', PhD (66), cousin and adopted father | Professor of Interspecies Anthopology, University of Caliornia - Santa Cruz, California, Earth | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File:Torin.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Torin, a Terran/Vulcan anthropologist and Savan’s adopted father]] | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | The only son of a former Vulcan Starfleet officer Selon and and a human mother in Federation Ambassadorial corps, Stephanie Bergen, Torin was raised between San Francisco and Vancouver. An only child, his mother notably insisted Torin take her family name. Most often, he will just use his Vulcan name. His father Selon grew progressively enamored with alien and particularly human cultures. Hence, Torin was raised mainly in the Terran tradition, but his father did school him in Vulcan language and philosophy regardless but, unlike many Vulcan fathers, insisted his son follow his own path. Torin thinks this may be due to that a few of his family's ancestors were V'tosh K'atur. With age, Torin has progressively embraced Vulcan culture over the years and shared it with his family. Savan's presence in his life only served to increase his interest in his fathers culture. He currently serves as a professor of interspecies anthropology at the University of California. He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife of 35 years, Tevai. He expressed some disappointed that Savan joined Star Fleet instead of continuing in the planetary parks service, partially as he considered Savan as his own son and wanted him to stay near. However, Torin remains supportive of Savan's career decision but is not sure if Savan can follow such a by-the-book career path. He has repeatedly told him: "Savan, because of the circumstances of your life, you have grown an appreciation for the wild and unconstrained. You need to honor this within you, lest this passion overwhelms you one day." | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Tevai Heremoana Duval''', MD (60), adopted mother | Doctor of sports medicine - Santa Cruz, California, Earth | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File:Nographic.jpg]] | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Born and raised in Tahiti, Tevai Heremoana Duval is a noted former surf champion. Following her surf career, Duval became a doctor specializing in sports medicine. Tevai found Savan's presence initially challenging when he first arrived, finding difficulty in supporting Savan's deep emotional problems. But the two became close after Savan went on a surf trip home with her and her sons to the South Pacific. Duval now considers Savan as her own son. | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Taurin “Tau” Michel Bergen-Duval''' (31), cousin and adopted Brother | Profesional surfer and surf instructor - Malibu, California and Tahiti, Oceania, Terra | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File: Taurin_portrait.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Taurin, or Tau, Savan’s cousin and adopted brother]] | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Cousin: The eldest son of Savan's adopted father Torin, Taurin is three years older than Taurin. He is a champion surfer and has won several planetary competitions. Taurin now splits his time between the South Pacific and Southern California, where he has become a leading surf teacher. His nick name is Tau. Taurin shows more interest in Vulcan culture than his younger brother and has even learned to speak conversational Vulcan but finds it difficult–like most things Vulcan. | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''Tarek Marama Bergen-Duval''' (28), cousin and adopted Brother | Swimming coach - Melbourne, Australia, Terra | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Torin and Duval's youngest son, Tarek is a year younger than Savan. Tarek was also a competitive surfer but also pursued a competitive swimming. He currently lives in Melbourne, Australia and serves as a university coach. While he is called Tarek by his father, his mother and friends often call him by his Tahitian middle name, Marama. Tarek appreciates his Vulcan heritage but associates far better with his human side. Despite Torin's efforts, Tarek gave up learning Vulcan at a young age. But thanks to Savan, he has learned the basic of using the lirpa and rudementary Suhs Mahna. | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''John Torres''' (29), best friend | Architect - Mexico City, Mexico, Terra | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File: J torres.jpg|150px|thumb|center|John Torres, Savan’s best friend since high school]] | |||
| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Savan met John his sophomore year at the Interspecies Day School of California, where Torres' family enrolled him so he could get a better understanding of other species. The two became close friends and shared an apartment while attending the University of California. Torres would regularly introduce Savan as "the baddest ass Vulcan you'll ever meet," to which Savan would often cock his eyebrow and frown. It is partly because of Torres that Savan will no longer drink tequila. Mellowing in his late 20s, John is now married and works as an architect in Mexico. Torres and his wife have one child for whom Savan is godfather. Torres is the person who has the easiest time in making Savan laugh. Torres and Savan remain in frequent contact via subspace messages. | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" | '''David Ironwood''' (55), Mentor | Retired Starfleet Marine - Sausalito, California, Terra | |||
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| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | A former Starfleet Marine, Ironwood received several commendations during the Dominion War. Shortly thereafter, he left the service and returned to Earth and become a teacher. Ironwood met Savan in a tactical training class during Savan's senior year at university. Seeing a natural talent, Ironwood gave him private instruction and later encouraged him to join Starfleet. Savan considers Ironwood to be the first mentor in his life and holds him in high esteem. He will drop everything to assist his teacher should he need it. | |||
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