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'''Ensign Savan''' is a '''Tactical/Security Officer''' currently assigned to the [[Embassy|Embassy of Duronis II]] and the {{USS|Thunder-A}}.  

* '''Birth Name''': Savan v'Risalthis ''(Approximated from Vulcan)''

* '''Telepathic Status''': T5 (potential)/T0+ (current) [See note on Telepathic Skills under Appearance and Traits]

[[File:Savan BW.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Savan, recently after graduating Starfleet Academy in typical off-duty attire]]

* '''Height''': 1.98 m (6'6")

* '''Special Skills''': Savan is highly trained in martial arts, holding expert status in [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Suus_Mahna Suus Mahna]and Wushu. He has advanced training in Klingon [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Mok'bara Mok'bara]. He has also studied other martial arts traditions. His preferred weapon is the Vulcan [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Lirpa lirpa], followed by the [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Ahn-woon ahn-woon]. His Mok'bara instructor noted, however, that the Vulcan is a formidable opponent with the bat'leth. "Not bad for a kid from a planet of pacifists," he joked.

'''Attitudes and Outlooks'''

* '''Ambitions and Goals''': Savan joined Starfleet with the idea of contributing to the understanding between species, especially as it was through an alien species, humans, that Savan was able to create a new life. But his reasoning to join Starfleet was also emotional: Savan was inspired by his mentor David Ironwood and the qualities of loyalty, dedication, and perseverance he embodied. Savan is sometimes uncertain if Starfleet will be his long-term career. He considers that he could return to Terra to join the planetary parks service when he is older. He also entertained become a full-time martial arts instructor, as he does enjoy teaching.

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 [http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Trellium Trellium D] exposure at age 10 and his subsequent development of ESFD (Emotional Suppresion Failure Disorder), which rendered him unable to develop the complete set of skills and techniques to suppress his emotions like a normal Vulcan. Instead he has to found his own way to work with his inherent Vulcan passions. Moreover, Savan grew up on Earth from his early teens, so exposure to non-native cultures has also made significant changes to his overall temperament.

Another strong character trait is intensity and dedication. Savan will apply himself completely to both work and leisure. Besides his openness and relative friendliness, Savan’s intensity is frequently noted by non-Vulcans. Most frequently, he is described as “passionate” and “deeply dedicated” to his interests, personal and private.  

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As Savan has gotten older, his attitude towards relationships and romantic interactions has become more mature and admittedly more restrained. That said, on occasion, when he is sufficiently attracted to someone, he will flirt, though more subtly than most humans. When he does have problems with affairs of the heart, he will turn to his adopted parents, who both offer appreciated advice. If he needs a brutally honest opinion about a relationship–with the exception of Galeo–he'll turn to his friend John Torres. Seeing Savan's intense focus on Starfleet and duty, Torres has repeatedly told Savan to avoid the usual trap of many officers–marrying their career.

'''Early Childhood'''

Savan was born to two young Vulcan researchers—Varis, a geologist, and T'Val, a biologist, both of whom had promising careers in the Vulcan Colonial Corps, often assisting with new Federation colonies. The couple married at an early age, shortly after completing their university studies. While in their mid-twenties (Earth standard), T'Val gave birth to Savan in the city of T'Vral Kol, at her family estate that overlooked the Voroth Sea. Much of Savan’s early childhood was without incident and quite typical of Vulcan children. The only exception was that he accompanied his parents to two new Federation colonies at age 5 and age 7. On each occasion, the family spent a year away from Vulcan. His parents appreciated the chance to interact and learn about alien cultures. This gave Savan an early exposure to other species and fostered his curiosity about other worlds and cultures, a quality encouraged by his parents.

'''College and Preparing for Starfleet''' Savan's love for nature and wild spaces inspired him to pursue environmental studies at the University of California. His original plan was to enter the planetary parks service. He was also admittedly happy that his best friend John Torres was going to the same school. The two friends shared an apartment for much of the time during their studies, which Savan enjoyed but confessed it was not the most productive environment for academics. Savan admits that university was perhaps his wildest and most unruly time as an adult but appreciates he had the chance to explore human life. It is from a few "incidents" during college involving Torres that Savan developed an ongoing disdain for tequila. His first semester his junior year was very lackluster. (This was part due to his social life and also his frustrated relationship with a Deltan, Irian.) As a consequence, Savan took a few months off to hike around Terra to clear his mind. He returned for a stellar senior year that fall. During that time, Savan intensified his martial arts training, eventually meeting a former Starfleet Marine David Ironwood. Seeing Savan's high skill level and natural abilities, Ironwood introduced him to modern tactical training and the use of energy weapons.The retiree eventually inspired Savan to apply to the Academy, helping him to overcome his personal concerns about his ESFD. Prior to joining the Academy, Savan served as Ironwood's assistant. During this period, Savan is awarded expert status in Suhs Mahna from the Interplanetary Martial Arts Association. His teacher Savrak, also a former Starfleet officer, admitted to Savan that he was initially skeptical of Savan because of his condition, but realized his judgment was in error. Ironwood was later instrumental in securing for Savan the opportunity to train with a group of marines in Alaska for three months, prior to his arrival at the Academy. Savan says the experience was the most challenging physically in his life up to that point and deeply appreciated the training. He has also repeatedly said that it gave him an edge for his training in security at the Academy.

* SD 236403.15 - Born in V’ral Kol, Voroth Province, Vulcan to Varis and T'Val.

* SD 237405.02 - Savan (age 10, Earth years) and his family are on a transport to the V’Radan colony when, following a containment breach in the storage hold, Trellium D is released into the ship’s air supply. Savan and his parents suffer from Trellium D exposure, leading to critical health problems. The final diagnosis is Emotional Suppresion Failure Disorder (ESFD).

SD 239303.15 - Savan reports for duty as tactical/security officer on the USS Thunder-A, assigned to the Federation embassy on Duronis II.

Major: Security

* Specialization in Diplomacy, Survival, Tactics

Also available for review: [[/Academy Transcript|Starfleet Academy Transcript]].

Because of exposure to Trellium D at the age of 10, Savan developed a condition known as Emotional Suppression Failure Disorder (EFSD), as it is called in Federation Standard. This was most famously encountered by the USS Enterprise NX-01 in the 22nd century, when the ship encountered a Vulcan ship whose crew had been exposed to massive amounts of the compound. Similar to the Bendii Syndrome that affects elderly Vulcan, ESFD causes the loss of a Vulcan's ability to suppress emotions and, more spectacularly, can produce agitated, progressively violent states, psychosis and paranoia. Records indicat that Savan suffered only moderate exposure. His subsequent ESFD does not produce the more troublesome effects but has notably caused difficulty in the suppression of emotions. Per review initiated by Savan's first adopted parent, Staran, it was recommended Savan be raised around more emotionally expressive species. His condition progressively improved after moving to Terra under the supervision of his adoptive parents. After psychological evaluation, Savan is deemed fit for duty. The subject has developed a personal management program consisting of meditation and intensive physical activity, coupled with medication. Should the subject continue with his management program, he should expect no unforeseen problems. Additional documentation from instructors in Starfleet Academy Survival Training and Starfleet Marine Corps indicated that Savan had no problem in performing in usual high-stress situations. The one exception may be captivity under hostile forces, which may provoke ESFD symptoms. In addition, Stafleet Medical recommends that the subject and commanding officers should take care for him to avoid situations where he would be exposed to psychoactive substances or aggressive telepathy. It goes without saying that all exposure to Trellium D or substances similarly harmful to Vulcans should be avoided at all cost.

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