Ayden Blake (Flashpoint): Difference between revisions

Ayden becomes anxious when rumours suggesting an impending attack on the Betazoid homeworld was imminent - so, six years into their relationship, he and Merce leave Betazed and migrate to Etamoa V, an out of the way Federation world. When Mazar is all but annexed, he and Merce decide to adopt an infant [[Mazarite]] and name her [[Nairen Ekal|Nairen]].  

Ayden is assigned the 'case' of the {{USS|Veritas}} and it's part in the instigation of the current state of the galaxy, one of the primary travelers sent back to certain places and points to make 'adjustments' to the timeline in the hopes that one small change in the past will make a better present. However, before he could make his first jump, the [[Guardian of Forever]] becomes unresponsive, and the Temporal Integrity Commission is forced to find other means of time travel.

On Star Station Esperance in 239508, Ekal meets with [[Roshanara Rahman]] and Mei'konda to individually restore their memories of a premature trip to the {{USS|Veritas}}, claiming to be with the Department of Temporal Investigations - and providing documentation to prove it.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/auFQhaJ5yJo/gJDQ5sMADwAJ ''"New Old Memories"''], Cmdr Mei'konda, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239508.16</ref> Though he fails to explain the reasoning to Mei'konda, he separately admits to Rahman that the two had perhaps caught a glimpse of something vital to an investigation he was undertaking when they inadvertently entered a second temporal anomaly on their return trip to the {{USS|Mercury}}. He asks Rahman to describe a battle between Starfleet and Tholian factions, specifically asking who fired first - though the answer she provides (being a Starfleet quantum torpedo) causes him to express disappointment. Before she can further ask about the investigation, Ekal vanishes.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/SiJCqdKf0JY/hccpa4HBAAAJ ''"Eyewitness" Part 2''], Cpt R.Rahman & J.Ekal, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239508.20</ref>

A tender peace is brokered with the Tholians following the destruction of the ''Artemis'', which leaves Ekal in a perpetual state of shock. With his timeline successfully averted, he no longer has the ability to return home and struggles in the realisation of his own continued existence.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/mAtQ_1VC1nk/TslV1fjRFQAJ ''"New Years Day."''], A.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239601.01</ref> Though the CRI brace can afford him with one more jump backwards in time, he is caught in the ''Veritas'' evacuation when it's deuterium depletes for seemingly no reason, and lands on [[Limbo]] with the rest of the ''Veritas'' crew.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/L9X4suAqrMM/lO36-0grEwAJ ''"The may-day."''], LtCmdr S.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239512.23</ref> It's mentioned that due to the warmer and more humid climate of Limbo, Ekal's health improves slightly,<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/YnfFY1rTMYk/cZbgYkzxEwAJ ''"Friendly faces."''], LtCmdr S.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239512.26</ref> but he is unable to leave through means of the CRI brace due to his lack of knowledge regarding Limbo's coordinates (as to attempt a jump without accurate temporal coordinates with the CRI brace in its current configuration could result in his transport into space). He attempts to assist the crew with what little survival capabilities he has but proves mostly useless due to his frail physical condition.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/vxaopM69osk/rA2mifq-FAAJ ''"The ranger."''], LtCmdr S.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239512.28</ref>

After tracking down Sabor, and with a window of just two days prior to his death, Ekal knocks on the Vulcan's door in the middle of the night. He holds no information back from his father, immediately explaining that he is his son, and goes so far as to detail his experiences to him about his life in the 25th century, and everything that occurred aboard the ''Veritas''.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/k29qp1H0a4c/O-_aTXiZBgAJ ''"Life for some's a little out of reach." (Part 1)''], A.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239602.27</ref> But a dark curiosity pushes Ekal to remain, seeking answers about the vague story regarding his father's death. Ekal witnesses the attack that ultimately kills Sabor, and though he had the power to save him, chooses to preserve the timeline in its current state and walks away from his father shortly after his last breath.<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/sYDzdd-d5O8/n6X5yv2bBgAJ ''"Life for some's a little out of reach." (Part 2)''], A.Blake, {{USS|Veritas}}, SD 239602.27</ref>

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“My timeline no longer exists. Not because of what we did here today,” Jhalen quickly added, “but for other reasons, unrelated to this. But you’re right. I’ve seen how bad things can get if we do not act immediately.”

“And how bad can it get?” Whylen asked.

Jhalen gave a frustrated sigh and tried to think of a way to give her the specifics, while also not giving her the specifics. It was a delicate balance he had to keep, but one he’d learned long ago. “I have seen war at the most inopportune times, for everyone. I’ve seen chances squandered and wasted because of the people that placed themselves in power. I have seen a planet ''burning'', because it lit itself alight.” There was a pause between them as they stared into the darkening landscape. “I have seen the splintering of a civilization, because they were too busy enthralled by the violence they thought to be effective, instead of using their silver tongues.”

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Spurned on by his father's needless death, and with an extensive understanding of what the [[Brekkian]] homeworld of Delos IV became in his native timeline, Ekal adopts the new identity of '''Jhalen Novu'''. With the intention of changing Brekka's poor political climate and relations with other planets, he spends four years learning everything about the increased tension in the Brekkian government and builds a file worthy of blackmail against Brekkians in position of power. With plans to unify Brekka as a planet, he manages to band together with a small rebel group of five people and drafts a unification accord that would bind the separate leaders or governments of territories of countries of Brekka into one single diplomatic entity.  

The group successfully infiltrate and shut down the government building in Nar Talone. Though not all government leaders or representatives were part of the meeting, Jhalen successfully strong-arms all 52 people from different countries and territories into signing the unification accords.<ref>[https://archiveofourown.org/works/18080855 ''Hostile takeover''], Archive of Our Own</ref> They escaped the building with no resistence.<ref>[https://fednewsservice.com/2019/02/15/brekkian-governments-held-hostage-forced-sign-partial-unification-accord/ ''Brekkian governments held hostage, forced to sign partial unification accord''], [[Federation News Service]]</ref>

Jhalen and his five rebels retreat to land inherited by [[Sky Blake]]. He is confronted by Whylen regarding his true identity, and though he does not disclose his real name, he admits that he was born on stardate 239101.22, which would make him about 6 years old. He also explains that his father was [[Vulcan]], prompting Whylen to enquire why he cares about Brekka when he could simply leave to be on his father's homeworld. He responds by explaining his mother's background on Brekka and gives a vague idea of the planet's future. When asked how he intends to hold all 52 governments to their signatures on the partial accords, he reveals he has a long backlog of intelligence gathered on those in power over the last four years and intends to use it if required.<ref>[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17547053 ''The fence between now and future''], Archive of Our Own</ref>

Despite the strange timing of his appearances, Ayden as Jhalib Ekal looks to be an otherwise unremarkable, middle-aged, vulcanoid Rigelian, possibly holding a [[Bajoran]] relation (given his minor nose ridge) - this however is proven false when bioscans are run, revealing his [[Vulcan]], [[Brekkian]], and [[Betazoid]] heritage. He is of medium height with a wiry build, sporting a thick head of short and curly greying brown hair, wearing clean and crisp clothing. To the common passers-by, his eyes are a generic brown and are nothing overly special, but they are near identical to the eyes of his father, [[Sabor]].

His condition deteriorates considerably after jumping to meet the Veritas in 2395. He looks and feels incredibly tired, his complexion often pale. Due to this deterioration, he is now no longer able to support himself for long period of time, having to sit due to exhaustion after just a few minutes standing. His breathing has also been impacted, and Ayden will often yawn just to regain breath (not because he has lost interest). However, though his physical capabilities have been heavily diminished, his cognitive abilities are still finely tuned.  

Today, Jhalen Novu often sports white clothing and wears beanies to obscure his pointed ears from Brekkian eyes.  

A mildly whimsical kind of person, Ayden comes off as extraordinarily young despite his age and physical health. He is a chatty kind of person, generally always positive even when much of the state of the galaxy is at a bleak point in it's history. However, much like his mother, he takes stressful situations seriously, and will not push himself anymore than he deems necessary, well aware of his physical condition not generally being up to task. He is, however, incredibly stubborn and head-strong, unwilling to compromise on things he whole-heartedly believes in, and responds negatively when others tell him he is unable to do as he wishes.

He is a temporal mechanic by trade and is quite capable around starship equipment, managing to perform adequately when using the ''Veritas''' older equipment (which is approximately a hundred years out of date in comparison to his native technology). That said, nowadays he delegates the use of technology to those with far quicker hands, as his lack of energy leaves focusing his efforts on menial technological tasks problematic for him, especially if required on a regular basis.