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Born and raised on the 'old frontier' world, [[Theta VII|'''Theta VII''']], Hopper grew up on her parents' hydroponic farm estate. She also lived on '''[[Earth]]''' while attending a Masters program at UC Berkeley and, subsequently, [[Starfleet Academy]] in San Francisco where she earned her doctorate in '''Physics'''. Her first posting was aboard the the Oracle-Class deep space science vessel, '''[[USS Wall Street]]''', where she served as a Science Officer and as Assistant Chief Science Officer before transferring to Amity Outpost in 2399.

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* '''Name''': Robin Hopper ''(she/they)''

* '''Preferred Nicknames''': Hops, Kino ''(private)''

* '''Species''': Human (Thetan) / [[Centauran]]

* '''Portrayal''': Alison Brie ''(actor)''

* '''Biological Sex''': Female ''(cis)''

* '''Conditions''': Prosthetic left leg since childhood, (resulting from a [[Robin Hopper/Medical Record|genetic blood-clotting condition]])

*'''General Interests''': Science, Programming, Art, Vintage Films & Books, Music, and Gardening

**'''Favourite Films''': [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_(franchise) Back to the Future] and [[ma:World Beyond Zero|World Beyond Zero]] (Ironically)

**'''Drink of Choice''': [https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a3817/moscow-mule-drink-recipe/ Moscow Mule] ''(beer makes her sick)''

* '''Uniform''': Prefers a [[ma:Starfleet_uniform_(2350s-2370s)#Skant|Skant]] (easier to wear, given her prosthetic leg)

*'''Off-Duty Dress''': Prefers skirts & dresses to pants (easier to wear) and enjoys '''2260's fashion''' (see Gallery below)

*'''Favourite Colors''': <span style="background-color: #c81a2e; color: #c81a2e; border-radius: 50%;">::::</span> Raspberry, <span style="background-color: #2aa06d; color: #2aa06d; border-radius: 50%;">::::</span> seafoam, <span style="background-color: #0d4694; color: #0d4694; border-radius: 50%;">::::</span> azure

Like many from Theta VII, Robin grew up with a fondness for the bold retro aesthetic of the 2260s - still relatively popular on the "old frontier" world which was founded during that time of bold exploration and equally bold fashion. As such, many of her off-duty outfits reflect the unique fashion sense of the 2260's. Below are a selection of outfits she keeps on file in her replicator catalogue for various occasions...

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{{LCARS-bar-heading|Personal History|COLOR=steelblue}}[[File:RobinHopperHSNew.png|thumb|224x224px|<center>High School Senior Year (2388)</center>]]

Growing up on the “old frontier” world of [[Theta VII]], Robin always felt like she had ‘the best of both worlds’ in her reach. New discoveries were still being made and visitors from exciting new civilizations still traveled through the ports of Theta with regularity – yet, as an established colony, they also boasted the developed infrastructure, technology, and resources that characterized life in The Federation.

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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 Masters graduate studies at UC Berkeley, then went on to complete her PhD in Physics at Starfleet Academy in San Francisco.

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.[[File:RobinAcademy.jpg|160px|thumb|right|<center>Cadet Robin Hopper, Starfleet Academy (2396)</center>]]

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.

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[[File:SF-ID-Hopper.png|360px|frameless|right|Robin's Starfleet ID, 2399]]

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[[File:Hopper-2400s-Uniform-Portrait.jpg|thumb|218x218px|Lt. Robin Hopper, 2400]]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.

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.

[[File:Hopper-Red-550.png|160px|thumb|right|<center>Acting First Officer of the USS Jemison, 2400.</center>]]

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" />.

*[[Dark Roses (Amity)|Dark Roses (240005-240008)]]

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[[File:Robin Hopper Drawing.png|thumb|187x187px|Fan Art by Beky St. John]]

*[[Robin Hopper/Stories|Stories (Sim Listing)]]

*[[Robin Hopper/AMA|Robin Hopper's (IC) "Ask Me Anything"]]

*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/78Wiw8XKsvO9pHUlkbcl6S?si=70186abf872141c1 Spotify Playlist (ever-growing)]

* Hopper is Keegan's second Player Character (his original was Kivik, as evidenced by his Wiki username and 118 email address).

* Hopper's personality is intentionally a blend of Keegan's own, his IRL partner's, Alison Brie (face claim), and Annie (her character in Community).

* Hopper can speak both High and Low [[Centauran/Language|Centauran]] fluently <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/A84qHoBT5n4/m/_eILpCU-BAAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: It's All Greek To Me (SD 239911.08)]</ref>.

*Hopper’s Centauran name is Kinolaisi<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/JpNv7w_RWms/m/nJmVYtPGAQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: With The Current (SD 240005.08)]</ref>, a "Private Name" in accordance with Centauran Custom, shared only with close family and intimate partners. She is accordingly nicknamed "Kino"<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/5RR8QnTvQu4/m/67RolVEzAAAJ JP - Lt. Robin Hopper & Kerilyn Hopper: Sorellina (Part 2)] (SD 240001.04)</ref>.

*When Hopper was a child, she often insisted on being called "Hoppy"<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/JpNv7w_RWms/m/nJmVYtPGAQAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: With The Current (SD 240005.08)]</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 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>.

*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>.

*Hopper and [[Ikaia Wong]] first met during a [[Starfleet_Academy_Survival_Training/Tactics|TAC110 (Combat, Small Weapons)]] class at Starfleet Academy <ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-amity/c/kHDgPd2pfso/m/S9yqfwAtBAAJ Lt. Robin Hopper: Study Buddies (SD 239911.08)]</ref>.

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