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Upon enrolling at the academy Bryan opted to combine his major in intelligence with a minor in operations and communications as he felt this was a fitting match for his future career. He did consider counselling, particularly when taking into account his background in psychology, but discounted it due to the potential conflict of interest that may arise between is role as a potential intelligence operative and his potential duty of confidentiality and trust as a counsellor. | Upon enrolling at the academy Bryan opted to combine his major in intelligence with a minor in operations and communications as he felt this was a fitting match for his future career. He did consider counselling, particularly when taking into account his background in psychology, but discounted it due to the potential conflict of interest that may arise between is role as a potential intelligence operative and his potential duty of confidentiality and trust as a counsellor. | ||
His training was deeply intesive and competition was fierce between cadets, the initial year was almost exclusively centred on routing out unsuitable candidates. Like many other cadets in his field he had an extremely intensive study schedule but, as he was now a little older and wiser and finally had a sense of purpose and direction in his life he was able to balance his training with other pursuits – including | His training was deeply intesive and competition was fierce between cadets, the initial year was almost exclusively centred on routing out unsuitable candidates. Like many other cadets in his field he had an extremely intensive study schedule but, as he was now a little older and wiser and finally had a sense of purpose and direction in his life he was able to balance his training with other pursuits – including rugby, which he had always enjoyed growing up. Bryan enjoyed the sport and played for one of the academy teams - the SFI Black Hawks – as a scrum-half during his second and third years. | ||
He decided against playing for the team for a third year as it would be his last an he would have to focus on his studies as well as attend his cadet training cruise for the final half. His fourth year was merciless. The study became more intesive, the physical exams more demanding, particularly regarding one cadet named Mnheia (See Relationships & Persons Of Note). He resolved, however, that he would just do the best he could in the way he knew best, afterall if he was selected for graduation he may be required to opearte in areas where he needed to know he own mind and limitations. | He decided against playing for the team for a third year as it would be his last an he would have to focus on his studies as well as attend his cadet training cruise for the final half. His fourth year was merciless. The study became more intesive, the physical exams more demanding, particularly regarding one cadet named Mnheia (See Relationships & Persons Of Note). He resolved, however, that he would just do the best he could in the way he knew best, afterall if he was selected for graduation he may be required to opearte in areas where he needed to know he own mind and limitations. | ||
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<h2 style="margin:0; background:#800000; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #800000; text-align:center; color:#ffffff; padding:0.05em 0.8em;"><< Personal Notes >></h2> | <h2 style="margin:0; background:#800000; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #800000; text-align:center; color:#ffffff; padding:0.05em 0.8em;"><< Personal Notes >></h2> | ||
MacRae tries to maintain a good level of physical fitness and enjoys running, swimming and outdoor trekking. He played both rugby and | MacRae tries to maintain a good level of physical fitness and enjoys running, swimming and outdoor trekking. He played both rugby and soccer while at starfleet academy. He is also an accomplished swordsman. | ||
[[Image:IslayWhisky.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Islay Malts]] | [[Image:IslayWhisky.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Islay Malts]] | ||
He enjoys the taste of whisky and always tries to ensure he has a genuine, non-replicated, bottle of single malt available in his quarters – his personal favourites being the peaty whiskies of Islay. | He enjoys the taste of whisky and always tries to ensure he has a genuine, non-replicated, bottle of single malt available in his quarters – his personal favourites being the peaty whiskies of Islay. These are typically drunk from a set of four orion glass tumblers which were given to him as a gift from [[S'Lone tr'Khellian]] the then intelligence liason aboard the Avandar as a leving present when he was reassigned to the [[Embassy of Duronis II]] | ||
He enjoys games that involve thought, memory, tactics and bluffs and is particularly fond of poker and liars dice – although his skills at observing microexpressions and spotting lies mean he seldom finds people who are prepared to play him for long...and certainly not for money. | He enjoys games that involve thought, memory, tactics and bluffs and is particularly fond of poker and liars dice – although his skills at observing microexpressions and spotting lies mean he seldom finds people who are prepared to play him for long...and certainly not for money. | ||
MacRae counts among his favourite books; The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, Leviathan and Behemoth by Thomas Hobbes and the Shakespearian play – Othello. | [[Image:SunUponGideon.jpg|150px|right|thumb|Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gideon, John Martin 1816]]MacRae counts among his favourite books; The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, Leviathan and Behemoth by Thomas Hobbes and the Shakespearian play – Othello. | ||
He also has a keen interest in the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China. | He also has a keen interest in the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China. | ||