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This environment fostered Robin’s interest in Science from a young age – though she never dreamt of joining Starfleet or becoming a career scientist. Throughout her youth, Robin was certain she would become an artist. Her love of art and media (including modern holostories as well as vintage films and books) led her to undertaking an internship with Encrer Livre – an Earth-based publishing company – in her late teens. | This environment fostered Robin’s interest in Science from a young age – though she never dreamt of joining Starfleet or becoming a career scientist. Throughout her youth, Robin was certain she would become an artist. Her love of art and media (including modern holostories as well as vintage films and books) led her to undertaking an internship with Encrer Livre – an Earth-based publishing company – in her late teens. | ||
It was during this internship that she first discovered her interest in holo-programming (and realized she had a knack for it). Exploring further, she quickly discovered an unexpected love for programming and computer science – finding the near-endless creative possibilities and practicability of the skill exciting. As she neared the end of her schooling, Robin realized she wanted to better understand the underlying principles that advanced computing and hologram technology were built on. | It was during this internship that she first discovered her interest in holo-programming (and realized she had a knack for it). Exploring further, she quickly discovered an unexpected love for programming and computer science – finding the near-endless creative possibilities and practicability of the skill exciting. As she neared the end of her schooling, Robin realized she wanted to better understand the underlying principles that advanced computing and hologram technology were built on<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/PhseHxM56yQ/m/PaeJSdFkAAAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (Part 2)] (SD 240001.31)</ref>. | ||
One of her first 'solo projects' was programming herself a holo-cat - a mackerel tabby whom she named ''Malone'' after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's intrepid reporter character, Ned Malone. She's had him ever since, bringing his program with her aboard the USS Wall Street and, later, to Amity Outpost. | <!-- One of her first 'solo projects' was programming herself a holo-cat - a mackerel tabby whom she named ''Malone'' after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's intrepid reporter character, Ned Malone. She's had him ever since, bringing his program with her aboard the USS Wall Street and, later, to Amity Outpost. --> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
To continue her studies, following her newly-developed interest in STEM subjects, Robin traveled to Earth for better educational prospects. While she found being far from home challenging for the first year, she quickly grew to appreciate the opportunities that studying - and living - on Earth afforded. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, then went on to complete her masters in Physics. | To continue her studies, following her newly-developed interest in STEM subjects, Robin traveled to Earth for better educational prospects. While she found being far from home challenging for the first year, she quickly grew to appreciate the opportunities that studying - and living - on Earth afforded. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley, then went on to complete her masters in Physics at Starfleet Academy in San Francisco. | ||
During her time studying at Berkeley, Robin first experienced disco music and the band ABBA, which quickly became favourites of hers. This was also when she discovered her intolerance for the grain 'hops', as her first time trying beer led to a brief hospitalization. Hopper also played volleyball for her University team, and still has a UC Berkeley | During her time studying at Berkeley, Robin first experienced disco music and the band ABBA<ref name=":0">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/yKuRxy3eOTA/m/_NuOlYVtAgAJ (JP) Lt. Robin Hopper & Ensign Nathan Richards - Dear To Me (Part 1)] (240001.16)</ref>, which quickly became favourites of hers. This was also when she discovered her intolerance for the grain 'hops', as her first time trying beer led to a brief hospitalization<ref name=":0" />. Hopper also played volleyball for her University team<ref name=":1" />, and still has a UC Berkeley tank top, which she proudly wears during workouts. | ||
After six years studying physics in California, it was hard to ignore the call of Starfleet. She applied for the Academy on a whim, submitting an application to complete her PhD studies that she never expected to be accepted. Much to her surprise, she was accepted. As a Starfleet Cadet, she earned her doctorate in four years and was able to further expand her knowledge of programming through a few elective Engineering courses. This time at the Academy also allowed her to round out her Scientific knowledge, attaining a wider set of skills that would make her a formidable Science Officer upon graduation. | After six years studying physics in California, it was hard to ignore the call of Starfleet. She applied for the Academy on a whim, submitting an application to complete her PhD studies that she never expected to be accepted. According to Hopper's own account, she submitted her Academy Application on a dare after drinking eight shots of tequila while celebrating the completion of her Master's thesis<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/7h1iv4s_yjs/m/UwD8npq_AgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: The Best Decision] (240004.28)</ref>. Much to her surprise, she was accepted. As a Starfleet Cadet, she earned her doctorate in four years and was able to further expand her knowledge of programming through a few elective Engineering courses. This time at the Academy also allowed her to round out her Scientific knowledge, attaining a wider set of skills that would make her a formidable Science Officer upon graduation. As a result of her exceptional studies, Robin graduated Starfleet Academy with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. | ||
===Starfleet=== | |||
=== | ==== USS Wall Street ==== | ||
Robin’s first posting was aboard the Oracle Class [[USS Wall Street]] under the command of Captain Sh'Torn. There, she learned quickly | Robin’s first posting was aboard the Oracle Class [[USS Wall Street]] under the command of Captain Sh'Torn. There, she learned quickly amidst a crew of dedicated scientific minds. Her outgoing personality and enthusiasm earned her a spot on the ship’s coveted ‘day shift’ where she would be able to work closely with the vessel’s Chief Science Officer, Trisha Montgomery<ref name=":2">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/aSL0nwcplfs/m/QW7wRgG2AwAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Take A Chance On Me] (SD 239907.26)</ref><ref name=":3">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/nhgRcA_I2KM/m/hAVp8WpsAAAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Me And I (Part 1)] (SD 239908.17)</ref>. Initially splitting her time between Physics and Computer Science project, with Montgomery's guidance Hopper eventually achieved the rank of Lieutenant and took on a role as Assistant Chief Science Officer. | ||
Given her background and ongoing work in Computer Science, Robin's work often overlapped with the Engineering and Operations divisions. Not only was this interdepartmental work crucial to her eventual move into the Assistant CSO role<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/r0EiR5oMuSY/m/Y539dKYmCQAJ JP - Lt. Robin Hopper & Lt. JG Nathan Richards: World Beyond Zero (Part 1)] (SD 240003.31)</ref> - offering her experience coordinating and working with a wider number of crewmembers - it is also how she met Ensign Egan Retel. The two worked on several projects together and eventually became romantically-involved<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/uwhv7irLpPY/m/uz8PlkBNDgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Knowing Me, Knowing You] (SD 239907.29)</ref>. | |||
When news of [[Amity Outpost]]’s establishment in the Delta Quadrant reached Robin’s ears, she felt immediately drawn to the distant and exciting deep space station. Already used to an extended mission far from home, the prospect of traveling months away from Federation space seemed totally worth it in exchange for an opportunity to work in such an advanced and resourced Science and Research Center – not to mention the chance to meet denizens of the Delta Quadrant. She had also long been intrigued by the story of Voyager, following it closely as a child<ref name=":4" />, which only enhanced the draw of the new Outpost. | |||
Excited at the prospect, and with Chief Science Officer Montgomery’s recommendation on her file, Robin requested a transfer to Amity Outpost in mid-2399 and decided to end her relationship with Retel, then a Lieutenant JG, as she didn't put much faith in long-distance relationships. | |||
==== Amity Outpost ==== | |||
Once her transfer was approved, Robin spent her remaining time aboard the ''Wall Street'' tying up loose ends and finishing off projects, as well as training her replacement. She left many of her personal belongings behind, bringing only what she could fit in her duffel bag, a portal transporter buffer, and her prized Stromanthe Triostar plant<ref name=":2" />. Arriving in late July, 2399, Robin quickly became acquainted with her new colleagues and received a briefing in the station's extensive Science and Research Center (or SRC) from Science Officer Lieutenant [[Kivik]]<ref name=":3" />. | |||
Kivik also requested Hopper's assistance in supporting an injured crewmember with a personal project<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/OYQpIu9LX9Y/m/OaA2nVmXAAAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Me And I (Part 2)] (SD 239908.18)</ref>; [[Nathan Richards]] was building a shuttle - later named the Targhee - from various component pieces and needed assistance getting the various parts' computer systems working together<ref>[[Robin Hopper/Stories#Ensign_Richards_&_The_Targhee|Story: Ensign Richards & The Targhee]]</ref>. | |||
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===Trivia - Before Starfleet=== | ===Trivia - Before Starfleet=== | ||
* Hopper took dance lessons as a child at the "Cochrane Community Center" on Theta VII <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/m049Pmc78S8/m/4MRm5u7gAQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Hirogen-Style Home Cooking] (SD 240002.02)</ref>. | * Hopper took dance lessons as a child at the "Cochrane Community Center" on Theta VII <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/m049Pmc78S8/m/4MRm5u7gAQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Hirogen-Style Home Cooking] (SD 240002.02)</ref>. | ||
* Growing up, Hopper was fascinated by the ongoing story of the USS Voyager and remains a 'fan' of Admiral Janeway and the iconic Intrepid Class vessel<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/gtK8JaQW07w/m/s8VaByekAgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Part 1)] (SD 240002.07)</ref>. | * Growing up, Hopper was fascinated by the ongoing story of the USS Voyager and remains a 'fan' of Admiral Janeway and the iconic Intrepid Class vessel<ref name=":4">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/gtK8JaQW07w/m/s8VaByekAgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Part 1)] (SD 240002.07)</ref>. | ||
* On Theta VII, Hopper regularly visited the "Paydirt Saloon" <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/MdbmIciXgxo/m/MGvgRuy4CwAJ JP – Lt. Robin Hopper & Ensign Nathan Richards: In Other Words (Part 4)] (SD 239911.03)</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/HP9r_PeEzKk/m/bS7m8-QEBgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: How Do You Like It?] (SD 239911.21)</ref> and learned to play cards from the miners who frequented it <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/vcAA3dCvxFQ/m/dodWn5SMAQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Poker Face] (SD 240001.13)</ref>. | * On Theta VII, Hopper regularly visited the "Paydirt Saloon" <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/MdbmIciXgxo/m/MGvgRuy4CwAJ JP – Lt. Robin Hopper & Ensign Nathan Richards: In Other Words (Part 4)] (SD 239911.03)</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/HP9r_PeEzKk/m/bS7m8-QEBgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: How Do You Like It?] (SD 239911.21)</ref> and learned to play cards from the miners who frequented it <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/vcAA3dCvxFQ/m/dodWn5SMAQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Poker Face] (SD 240001.13)</ref>. | ||
* Despite living on Earth for ten years, Hopper has never visited Australia <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/oWLtasLK-pE/m/HIG5nUwTDQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: A Certain Resemblance (SD 239911.07)]</ref>. | * Despite living on Earth for ten years, Hopper has never visited Australia <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/oWLtasLK-pE/m/HIG5nUwTDQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: A Certain Resemblance (SD 239911.07)]</ref>. | ||
* During her University years, Hopper played on her school volleyball team <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/3nGAyA46lPY/m/Ku2cSn8xBgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Off Time (SD 239911.13)]</ref> and was a member of the UC Berkeley Stratagema Club<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/PRs8U0IxB18/m/Fu1YTsomAwAJ|Lt. Robin Hopper: Ready Harpoons (SD 240003.03)]</ref>. | * During her University years, Hopper played on her school volleyball team <ref name=":1">[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/3nGAyA46lPY/m/Ku2cSn8xBgAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Off Time (SD 239911.13)]</ref> and was a member of the UC Berkeley Stratagema Club<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/PRs8U0IxB18/m/Fu1YTsomAwAJ|Lt. Robin Hopper: Ready Harpoons (SD 240003.03)]</ref>. | ||
===Trivia - Life in Starfleet=== | ===Trivia - Life in Starfleet=== | ||