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'''Theo Michelangelo Whittaker''' is a {{age|2364|10|18}}-year old former Starfleet officer, currently residing as a private citizen on his homeworld of Archer IV. | |||
A Starlet officer between 2392 and 2397, Whittaker ascended through the ranks to become the Commanding Officer of the now- decommissioned ''USS Columbia''- the first Federation vessel to be permanently assigned to the edge of the Milky Way galaxy. Following the ship's decommissioning, he briefly served as a Consultant for the Starfleet Corps of Engineers, assessing starship suitability for the Warp XV programme. | |||
The only child of the late Josiah and Madeline Whittaker, Theo was born on October 18th 2364 at the T'Pol's Landing University Hospital. His father was a professor of English Literature at the university and his mother was a Starfleet officer. Theo's decision to follow his mother in Starfleet led to an acrimonious rift with his father who had hoped he would follow him into a life of academic study. This rift was, unfortunately, not mended by the time that his father passed away in November 2389. | |||
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* '''T/E Rating''': T0/E0 | * '''T/E Rating''': T0/E0 | ||
* '''Date Of Birth''': 236410.18 | * '''Date Of Birth''': 236410.18 | ||
* '''Age''':{{age|2364|10|18}} | * '''Age''': {{age|2364|10|18}} | ||
* '''Place Of Birth''': Archer IV | * '''Place Of Birth''': Archer IV | ||
* '''Hometown''': T'Pol's Landing | * '''Hometown''': T'Pol's Landing | ||
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===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
* '''Bachelor of Science (with Honors) In Engineering''': 2392, Starfleet Academy, Earth. | * '''Bachelor of Science (with Honors) In Engineering''': 2392, Starfleet Academy, Earth. | ||
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* '''Current Rank''': Captain | * '''Current Rank''': Captain | ||
* '''Current Assignment''': ''[[USS Columbia]]'' | * '''Current Assignment''': ''[[USS Columbia]]'' | ||
{{Heading|Personal Appearance|Red}} | {{Heading|Personal Appearance|Red}} | ||
===Anthropometric Data=== | ===Anthropometric Data=== | ||
* '''Height''': 1.85m (6ft 1in) | * '''Height''': 1.85m (6ft 1in) | ||
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* '''Hair''': Black | * '''Hair''': Black | ||
* '''Eyes''': Hazel | * '''Eyes''': Hazel | ||
* '''Build''': | * '''Build''': Athletic | ||
* '''Skin Tone''': Caucasian | * '''Skin Tone''': Caucasian | ||
* '''Handedness''': Right | * '''Handedness''': Right | ||
===Tone/Voice=== | ===Tone/Voice=== | ||
As a junior officer Theo was noted for being rather reserved and often this was mistaken for shyness. Rather, this was a result of being raised primarily by his domineering father in an aristocratic household as well as his repressed grief at his father's passing in 2389. Over time, he was able to open himself up to others and find his voice through the gentle encouragement of friends aboard the Columbia. As a command officer, Theo | Theo speaks with a South English accent, something that was engineered by his father that he has never been able to shake. | ||
As a junior officer Theo was noted for being rather reserved and often this was mistaken for shyness. Rather, this was a result of being raised primarily by his domineering father in an aristocratic household as well as his repressed grief at his father's passing in 2389. Over time, he was able to open himself up to others and find his voice through the gentle encouragement of friends aboard the Columbia. | |||
As a command-level officer, Theo was noted for his friendliness and willingness to engage in banter with members of his crew. Now very much a 'people person', Theo could often be found at the centre of social situations off-duty (usually of his own making) without dominating the conversation. On duty, he was an assertive but encouraging captain, preferring to be addressed as 'captain' instead of 'sir' (an honorific he was never been comfortable with). When dealing with threats to Columbia, he is known for his fierce protectiveness and being forthright. In one instance he was able to talk a mercenary captain down from a foolhardy attack upon the ''Columbia''. | |||
===Facial Hair=== | ===Facial Hair=== | ||
Theo began experimenting with growing a beard during his assignment aboard [[StarBase 118]], although he could not quite decide whether he liked it or not. He attended SB118 Fashion Week with a beard although shaved it off soon after. It was not until January 2396 that he finally settled on one that he was comfortable with. Interestingly, after deciding on a style, a number of officers aboard the Columbia grew similar beards. | Theo began experimenting with growing a beard during his assignment aboard [[StarBase 118]], although he could not quite decide whether he liked it or not. He attended SB118 Fashion Week with a beard although shaved it off soon after. It was not until January 2396 that he finally settled on one that he was comfortable with. Interestingly, after deciding on a style, a number of officers aboard the Columbia grew similar beards. | ||
Following his retirement from Starfleet, Theo shaved off his beard, although has subsequently allowed stubble to regrow. | |||
{{Heading|Personal Life|Red}} | {{Heading|Personal Life|Red}} | ||
===Clothing=== | ===Clothing=== | ||
Theo is known for his love of clothes and sees it as a form of self-expression and identity. Additionally he believes that if one takes pride in their appearance, they will feel better in themselves. He favours casual but tailored pieces. On more formal occasions, Theo prefers to wear tailored suits with elaborate detailing. | |||
During the two years he was stationed aboard [[StarBase 118]] he frequently attended SB118 Fashion Week and was a patron of many of the [[StarBase 118 Commercial Sector|Commercial Sector's]] independent boutiques. He is a noted fan of Andorian designer Shrelanaleth zh'Narrash as well as the Luna-based tailor Rowena Cassidy. The latter provided him with a suit to attend SB118 Fashion Week in 2394, the last before he was transferred to the [[USS Columbia]]. | |||
===Personal Effects=== | ===Personal Effects=== | ||
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* '''A mixology set''': During this time stationed aboard [[StarBase 118]] Theo came to be known as something of an amateur mixologist. The set was brought for him as a housewarming present by close friend and confidant [[Mirra Ezo]] after he moved to the station's Commercial District. Despite his interest in mixology waning since his departure from the station, he has kept the set as a reminder of his friendship with Mirra. | * '''A mixology set''': During this time stationed aboard [[StarBase 118]] Theo came to be known as something of an amateur mixologist. The set was brought for him as a housewarming present by close friend and confidant [[Mirra Ezo]] after he moved to the station's Commercial District. Despite his interest in mixology waning since his departure from the station, he has kept the set as a reminder of his friendship with Mirra. | ||
* '''Miniature of the [[USS Columbia]]''': A direct result of his love of his first assignment, Theo kept a model of the ''Columbia'' on the desk in his office aboard ''[[StarBase 118]]'' and later the ''[[USS Blackwell]]''. It now resides on a small table in his | * '''Miniature of the [[USS Columbia]]''': A direct result of his love of his first assignment, Theo kept a model of the ''Columbia'' on the desk in his office aboard ''[[StarBase 118]]'' and later the ''[[USS Blackwell]]'' and the ''USS Columbia''. It now resides on a small table in his living room on Archer IV. | ||
===Diet=== | ===Diet=== | ||
[[File:TheoCoffee.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Theo enjoying a cup of coffee off duty circa 2393]] | [[File:TheoCoffee.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Theo enjoying a cup of coffee off duty circa 2393]] | ||
* '''Restrictions''': None | * '''Restrictions''': None. | ||
* '''Coffee''': Cream, no sugar. He tends to favour Earth blends (notably from Africa) but also enjoys Bajoran and Andorian blends. | * '''Coffee''': Cream, no sugar. He tends to favour Earth blends (notably from Africa) but also enjoys Bajoran and Andorian blends. | ||
* '''Tea''': Chamomile, Bajoran ''mapa'' leaf, lemon and ginger as well green tea. | * '''Tea''': Chamomile, Bajoran ''mapa'' leaf, lemon and ginger as well green tea. | ||
* '''Alcohol''': | * '''Alcohol''': London Dry Gin & Tonic Water. | ||
* '''Favourite Meal''': Spaghetti Carbonara with ''hasperat'' loaf. | * '''Favourite Meal''': Spaghetti Carbonara with ''hasperat'' loaf. | ||
===Hobbies & Interests=== | ===Hobbies & Interests=== | ||
* '''Hobbies''': Classic Terran literature, mixology (former hobby), Starfleet technical manuals, hiking | * '''Hobbies''': Classic Terran literature, mixology (former hobby), Starfleet technical manuals, hiking, fashion. | ||
* '''Favourite Colour''': | * '''Favourite Colour''': Dusty pink. | ||
===Family=== | ===Family=== | ||
* '''Spouse''': | * '''Spouse''': Thraniikhalib ch’Tellak (m. 2998). | ||
* '''Children''': None. | |||
* '''Children''': None | |||
* '''Parents''': | * '''Parents''': | ||
** '''Mother''': Captain Madeline Christina Whittaker, Commanding Officer ''USS Orb of Prophecy & Change''. | ** '''Mother''': Captain Madeline Christina Whittaker, Commanding Officer ''USS Orb of Prophecy & Change''. (Deceased, 2399). | ||
** '''Father''': Professor Josiah Whittaker: Lecturer of Terran Literature, University of T'Pol's Landing (Deceased, 2389). | ** '''Father''': Professor Josiah Whittaker: Lecturer of Terran Literature, University of T'Pol's Landing (Deceased, 2389). | ||
* '''Siblings''': None. | * '''Siblings''': None. | ||
Theo's relationship with his father was often strained as | Theo's relationship with his father was often strained as he often chafed at his father's insistence that he follow him into an academic life. Additionally his father expected Theo to refer to him as 'sir' rather than 'father'- which might explain why Theo dislikes the honorific. Instead of a life in academia, Theo enrolled in Starfleet Academy, which resulted in the complete breakdown of his relationship with his father. This estrangement was not resolved when his fathers passed away in 2389. | ||
In contrast, he shared a close relationship with his mother. | |||
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=== Childhood & Teenage Years=== | === Childhood & Teenage Years=== | ||
[[File:Madeline Whittaker1.png|thumb|left|200px|Captain Madeline Whittaker, Theo's mother]] | [[File:Madeline Whittaker1.png|thumb|left|200px|Captain Madeline Whittaker, Theo's mother]] | ||
[[File:JosiahWhittaker.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Professor Josiah Whittaker, Theo's father]] Theo Michelangelo Whittaker was born on Stardate 236410.18 at the T'Pol's Landing University Hospital on Archer IV to Josiah and Madeline Whittaker. Though she took an extended leave of absence to raise Theo, Madeline returned to her career in Starfleet when he was 7 years old taking an assignment aboard the ''USS Sparrow'' which was permanently assigned to the Archer Sector. This allowed her to be close to her only son and be an effective co-parent with her husband. From an early age, Theo displayed an interest and aptitude with technology and by a teenager he harboured a desire to become an engineer in the Federation [[Starfleet]]. Despite this, his father insisted he abandoned these dreams and wanted Theo to devote himself to a life of academic study as he and his father had before him. Although reluctant, Theo complied with his father's wish although this often led to their relationship becoming strained. In acts of defiance, Theo would often hide in the naturally occurring tunnels underneath his father's home or disappear into the Cutler Mountains on the outskirts of T'Pol's Landing. The latter led to an interest in hiking in his teenage years that would persist in to his time at Starfleet Academy. Because of his father's insistence of a strict program of study, Theo did not have many childhood friends and was | [[File:JosiahWhittaker.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Professor Josiah Whittaker, Theo's father]] Theo Michelangelo Whittaker was born on Stardate 236410.18 at the T'Pol's Landing University Hospital on Archer IV to Josiah and Madeline Whittaker. Though she took an extended leave of absence to raise Theo, Madeline returned to her career in Starfleet when he was 7 years old taking an assignment aboard the ''USS Sparrow'' which was permanently assigned to the Archer Sector. This allowed her to be close to her only son and be an effective co-parent with her husband. From an early age, Theo displayed an interest and aptitude with technology and by a teenager he harboured a desire to become an engineer in the Federation [[Starfleet]]. Despite this, his father insisted he abandoned these dreams and wanted Theo to devote himself to a life of academic study as he and his father had before him. Although reluctant, Theo complied with his father's wish although this often led to their relationship becoming strained. | ||
In acts of defiance, Theo would often hide in the naturally occurring tunnels underneath his father's home or disappear into the Cutler Mountains on the outskirts of T'Pol's Landing. The latter led to an interest in hiking in his teenage years that would persist in to his time at Starfleet Academy. Because of his father's insistence of a strict program of study, Theo did not have many childhood friends and was a solitary child and teenager. Many of his peers viewed him as a loner and avoided prolonged contact with him. | |||
Notably, he was more animated when visiting the ''USS Sparrow'', his mother's long term assignment. Theo could often be found asking questions to the ship's engineering department and it is here that his social skills developed the most, although he was still nervous around children of his own age. His time aboard the ''Sparrow'' would be extremely educational for his Starfleet aspirations and he learnt much about warp and impulse propulsion technology in his teenage years. | Notably, he was more animated when visiting the ''USS Sparrow'', his mother's long term assignment. Theo could often be found asking questions to the ship's engineering department and it is here that his social skills developed the most, although he was still nervous around children of his own age. His time aboard the ''Sparrow'' would be extremely educational for his Starfleet aspirations and he learnt much about warp and impulse propulsion technology in his teenage years. | ||
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At 18, Theo was granted a place at the University of T'Pol's Landings to study Classic Terran Literature. He was an average student although many of his professor's believed that he could have been valedictorian had he only applied himself to the course more. Theo would later reflect that they were likely right and although he enjoyed the subject matter, he was not completely invested and still harboured a desire to join the Federation [[Starfleet]] as an engineer. Another reason for his average performance that he would admit to years later was because he suspected that his father had arranged for him to gain a place at the university rather than off of his own academic ability and did not apply himself fully out of immature spite. | At 18, Theo was granted a place at the University of T'Pol's Landings to study Classic Terran Literature. He was an average student although many of his professor's believed that he could have been valedictorian had he only applied himself to the course more. Theo would later reflect that they were likely right and although he enjoyed the subject matter, he was not completely invested and still harboured a desire to join the Federation [[Starfleet]] as an engineer. Another reason for his average performance that he would admit to years later was because he suspected that his father had arranged for him to gain a place at the university rather than off of his own academic ability and did not apply himself fully out of immature spite. | ||
In late 2387 and during his mother's annual shore leave visit, Theo confided in her that he wanted nothing more to join Starfleet as an engineer. Though she was initially reluctant to do so without his father's agreement, his mother eventually sponsored his application to [[Starfleet Academy]]. Upon learning of Theo's passing the Academy entrance exams, Professor Whittaker threw his son out of their house and they did not speak to one another again. | |||
===Starfleet Academy=== | ===Starfleet Academy=== | ||
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When his father was diagnosed with the terminal Meenok's Syndrome and passed away in October of 2389, Theo struggled and was plagued with feelings of guilt and remorse over his stubborn refusal to mend the rift that had begun when he had announced his was going to join the Academy. These feelings would impact his life: while he was still in the top percentile of students, he became increasingly withdrawn and reserved, preferring to focus on his studied rather than deal with his guilt and grief. He would later admit that he did not deal with these emotions until well after he had become Executive Officer of [[StarBase 118]]. Some of his academic tutors believed that his devotion to his studies was a subconscious attempt to win his father's posthumous approval. It was a sentiment that Theo would later acknowledge as being correct. | When his father was diagnosed with the terminal Meenok's Syndrome and passed away in October of 2389, Theo struggled and was plagued with feelings of guilt and remorse over his stubborn refusal to mend the rift that had begun when he had announced his was going to join the Academy. These feelings would impact his life: while he was still in the top percentile of students, he became increasingly withdrawn and reserved, preferring to focus on his studied rather than deal with his guilt and grief. He would later admit that he did not deal with these emotions until well after he had become Executive Officer of [[StarBase 118]]. Some of his academic tutors believed that his devotion to his studies was a subconscious attempt to win his father's posthumous approval. It was a sentiment that Theo would later acknowledge as being correct. | ||
In | In 2392, Theo graduated from [[Starfleet Academy]] after completing his final exam aboard [[StarBase 118]]. It was during this exam that he would first meet future Commanding Officer and close personal friend [[Sal Taybrim]] who was serving as the examination's Executive Officer. | ||
===[[USS Columbia]]=== | ===[[USS Columbia]]=== | ||
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Theo is then promoted to Captain and reassigned with the Blackwell's crew to the [[USS Columbia]] and is sent on an exploratory mission to the distant [[Sagittarius Reach]] at the very edge of the galaxy. | Theo is then promoted to Captain and reassigned with the Blackwell's crew to the [[USS Columbia]] and is sent on an exploratory mission to the distant [[Sagittarius Reach]] at the very edge of the galaxy. | ||
===Return to the [[USS Columbia]]=== | ===Return to the [[USS Columbia]]=== | ||
Theo's early days as the latest Captain of the ''Columbia'' were unfortunately marked with a series of arguments with Professor [[Olivia Sellards]], the Director of Research at the Federation science station [[Dehner Base]] on [[Delta Vega I]]. Sellards resented Starfleet's presence in the region and the defensive emplacements they had insisted be installed to protect the base. She made several unsuccessful attempts to convince Theo into advocating their removal. Every time he refused and every time it ended acrimoniously. After one argument, Theo takes the [[USS Kumari]], the Captain's Yacht on a test flight and crashes on a planet where he was quickly captured by [[Human Augments]] who had somehow ended on the planet. Following this he became embroiled in the politics of Dehner Base when it transpired that Professor Sellards was hiding evidence of an important archeological discovery on Delta Vega II: ancient Tkon artefacts. The two clashed several times before he ordered Columbia into a nebula in pursuit of raiders that had stolen the artefacts. This was a success and it led to Theo and Sellards calling a truce. He also agreed to allow [[Jev crim Glev]], Dehner Base's head of archeology to work onboard Columbia full time. Theo then established first contact with the Imperial [[Losarian]] Commonwealth and agreed to an officer exchange program, which has led to friendly relations between the Federation and the Commonwealth. He once again encountered Tkon technology on an abandoned world and saved the Ma'rithh Kenn people from extinction within an advanced computer network of Tkon origin. Most recently, he encountered the [[Shanshuri]] after being duped into believing that five members of his senior staff were killed in the of duty. He and the remaining crew uncovered evidence of the Shanshuri's duplicity also unearthed evidence of a powerful new foe within the [[Sagittarius Reach]] who occupy a different phase variance. | Theo's early days as the latest Captain of the ''Columbia'' were unfortunately marked with a series of arguments with Professor [[Olivia Sellards]], the Director of Research at the Federation science station [[Dehner Base]] on [[Delta Vega I]]. Sellards resented Starfleet's presence in the region and the defensive emplacements they had insisted be installed to protect the base. She made several unsuccessful attempts to convince Theo into advocating their removal. Every time he refused and every time it ended acrimoniously. After one argument, Theo takes the [[USS Kumari]], the Captain's Yacht on a test flight and crashes on a planet where he was quickly captured by [[Human Augments]] who had somehow ended on the planet. Following this he became embroiled in the politics of Dehner Base when it transpired that Professor Sellards was hiding evidence of an important archeological discovery on Delta Vega II: ancient Tkon artefacts. The two clashed several times before he ordered Columbia into a nebula in pursuit of raiders that had stolen the artefacts. This was a success and it led to Theo and Sellards calling a truce. He also agreed to allow [[Jev crim Glev]], Dehner Base's head of archeology to work onboard Columbia full time. Theo then established first contact with the Imperial [[Losarian]] Commonwealth and agreed to an officer exchange program, which has led to friendly relations between the Federation and the Commonwealth. He once again encountered Tkon technology on an abandoned world and saved the Ma'rithh Kenn people from extinction within an advanced computer network of Tkon origin. Most recently, he encountered the [[Shanshuri]] after being duped into believing that five members of his senior staff were killed in the of duty. He and the remaining crew uncovered evidence of the Shanshuri's duplicity also unearthed evidence of a powerful new foe within the [[Sagittarius Reach]] who occupy a different phase variance. | ||
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Columbia’s mission was prematurely cancelled after Starfleet Command grew concerned about the ship’s presence altering the balance of power in the region. Recalled to the Federation, the ship was decommissioned once again. Theo was reassigned to oversee new starship construction techniques at Utopia Plantia- an assignment that he resented as he felt he was being sidelined. When he announced that he was considering retiring in protest at what he felt was unjust treatment, he was seconded to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers and assigned to the USS Gorkon to assess its suitability for the new Warp XV engine. An encounter with his former helmsman [[Jona ch’Ranni]] helped to assuage some of the guilt he felt in regards to Columbia’s decommissioning. | Columbia’s mission was prematurely cancelled after Starfleet Command grew concerned about the ship’s presence altering the balance of power in the region. Recalled to the Federation, the ship was decommissioned once again. Theo was reassigned to oversee new starship construction techniques at Utopia Plantia- an assignment that he resented as he felt he was being sidelined. When he announced that he was considering retiring in protest at what he felt was unjust treatment, he was seconded to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers and assigned to the USS Gorkon to assess its suitability for the new Warp XV engine. An encounter with his former helmsman [[Jona ch’Ranni]] helped to assuage some of the guilt he felt in regards to Columbia’s decommissioning. | ||
After serving in the role for a year, Theo retired from Starfleet, citing that the organisation had lost its way and was in danger of becoming isolationist. | |||
=== Civilian Life. === | |||
Theo returned to his homeworld of Archer IV, moving into an apartment in the capital city. He was intent on selling his childhood home, although he soon met Thraniikhalib ch’Tellak, an Andorian gardener who had begun to renovate the grounds of the empty manor. Over a period of six months, the two went from friends to lovers and, eventually, bondmates. The two divide their time between their home in the capital city and visiting Betazed and the home of Mirra Ezo. | |||
=== | === Frontier Day in 2401 === | ||
When word reached Archer IV of the Borg Collective's attack on Earth during the Frontier Day celebrations, Theo immediately headed for Earth over the objections of his husband. He stole a Ferris Ranger Prowler and was eventually picked up the ''USS Narendra'', crewed by officers from Starbase 118. He pledged to help Sal Taybrim, his friend and former CO, and was assigned to the Engineering section as a spare pair of hands. Theo was present during the ship's battle with the ''USS Enterprise-F'' and worked with Rusty Hael and Lieutenant T'liss to ensure the ship survived. | |||
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===Friends=== | |||
[[File: MirraEzo Red.png|thumb|left|100px]] '''[[Mirra Ezo]]''' | |||
Mirra is Theo's best friend of almost ten years. They first met as junior officers aboard the ''[[USS Columbia]]'' and their friendship grew after Theo placed himself between Mirra and the pirate known as [[Chennel]] during an away mission to [[Tolus Phi System|Hemix I]]. Mirra has a tendency to become exasperated at what she perceives at Theo's reckless streak and his tendency to put himself in harm's way to protect those important to him. After the ''Columbia'' was withdrawn from active service, they were reunited when they were both assigned to [[StarBase 118]] (Theo was assigned there two months earlier). Their assignment aboard 118 was marked by repeated clashes with [[Chennel]] and their fierce protectiveness for each other ensured that they both survived each encounter. Mirra took a Leave of Absence from Starfleet following Chennel's final defeat (and death) but were reunited during the [[USS Blackwell]]'s mission to Arndall in the [[Par'tha Expanse]]. Theo was by now a starship commander and he reactivated her Starfleet commission, assigning her to the Blackwell as a Diplomatic Officer. She followed him to the Columbia in September 2395 but was reassigned a short while later. Mirra retired from Starfleet at some point prior to 2398, and she supported Theo's decision to follow suite. The two see each often, with Theo acting as "grumpy uncle" to Mira's three children. | |||
[[File: Sal Taybrim Captain.png|left|thumb|100px]] '''[[Sal Taybrim]]'''. | [[File: Sal Taybrim Captain.png|left|thumb|100px]] '''[[Sal Taybrim]]'''. | ||
More than just Theo's former Commanding Officer, Sal Taybrim became Theo's mentor in the two years he spent as the Betazoid's Executive Officer. It was Sal who first spotted Theo's potential and transferred him out of engineering and put him on to the command track. Starbase 118's struggles against the resurgent [[Orion Syndicate]] and the corrupt Starfleet officials in their pockets led the two men working closely to thwart them. This working relationship eventually blossomed in to a close friendship, with Theo learning much about command and even himself as Sal guided him through tough times with gentle support and encouragement. After one arduous mission, Theo contemplated leaving Starfleet but the strength of loyalty to Sal made him realise he was where he needed to be. Even after Theo's reassignment to the [[USS Blackwell]] the two remained in touch and it was Sal who was given the honour of promoting Theo to Captain. When Sal himself was promoted, the Columbia's assignment to the [[Sagittarius Reach]] meant he was unable to attend the promotion ceremony- however he still found the time to send his close friend a message of congratulations. | More than just Theo's former Commanding Officer, Sal Taybrim became Theo's mentor in the two years he spent as the Betazoid's Executive Officer. It was Sal who first spotted Theo's potential and transferred him out of engineering and put him on to the command track. Starbase 118's struggles against the resurgent [[Orion Syndicate]] and the corrupt Starfleet officials in their pockets led the two men working closely to thwart them. This working relationship eventually blossomed in to a close friendship, with Theo learning much about command and even himself as Sal guided him through tough times with gentle support and encouragement. After one arduous mission, Theo contemplated leaving Starfleet but the strength of loyalty to Sal made him realise he was where he needed to be. Even after Theo's reassignment to the [[USS Blackwell]] the two remained in touch and it was Sal who was given the honour of promoting Theo to Captain. When Sal himself was promoted, the Columbia's assignment to the [[Sagittarius Reach]] meant he was unable to attend the promotion ceremony- however he still found the time to send his close friend a message of congratulations. | ||
[[File:AitasSB118.png|left|thumb|100px]] '''[[Aitas]]. | [[File:AitasSB118.png|left|thumb|100px]] '''[[Aitas]]. | ||
As an Intelligence officer, Aitas was mandated to report to Theo weekly to brief him on events within the Trinity Sector. Through these meetings, a deep friendship blossomed with Aitas becoming one of Theo's most trusted confidants and vice versa. First encountering her during the the station's second encounter with [[Haz Arrihman]], he spotted her potential and made it his business to get know the promising Vulcan/Betazoid hybrid. After learning of her past as a slave of the Orion Syndicate, he was noticeably more protective of her and was distrustful of her father-figure, Jakarn. He was present when she was reunited with her biological father in the mines of Dominicus VI. They were known to meditate together in their off-duty hours. Their friendship hit a rocky patch when Theo left the station abruptly in the wake of [[Baylen Anders]]' return from captivity (which also left his burgeoning romance with Taelon, Aitas' adoptive brother-figure in jeopardy). Despite this, they were firm friends once more and she and her newborn son travelled to [[Deep Space 26]] to witness Theo's promotion to Captain. | As an Intelligence officer, Aitas was mandated to report to Theo weekly to brief him on events within the Trinity Sector. Through these meetings, a deep friendship blossomed with Aitas becoming one of Theo's most trusted confidants and vice versa. First encountering her during the the station's second encounter with [[Haz Arrihman]], he spotted her potential and made it his business to get know the promising Vulcan/Betazoid hybrid. After learning of her past as a slave of the Orion Syndicate, he was noticeably more protective of her and was distrustful of her father-figure, Jakarn. He was present when she was reunited with her biological father in the mines of Dominicus VI. They were known to meditate together in their off-duty hours. Their friendship hit a rocky patch when Theo left the station abruptly in the wake of [[Baylen Anders]]' return from captivity (which also left his burgeoning romance with Taelon, Aitas' adoptive brother-figure in jeopardy). Despite this, they were firm friends once more and she and her newborn son travelled to [[Deep Space 26]] to witness Theo's promotion to Captain. | ||
===Notable Colleagues=== | ===Notable Colleagues=== | ||
[[File:Taelon AO2.jpg|left|thumb|100px]] '''[[Taelon]]'''. | [[File:Taelon AO2.jpg|left|thumb|100px]] '''[[Taelon]]'''. | ||
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At one time there was a chance that Theo and Taelon could have been more than colleagues. Theo developed feelings for the socially awkward El-Aurian scientist after several assignments together. But his reticence to commit in the wake of the end of Baylen Anders' departure from station meant that little progressed between the two of them aside from a number of dates. Theo's own abrupt departure from the station laid to rest any hope of a relationship, something that Theo still feels guilt over. But despite that, Theo admired Taelon's knowledge and skills as a scientist and the two relied on each other's strengths to overcome various adversity. When Taelon was declared missing after encountering a temporal anomaly, Theo was deeply troubled and had Starfleet send him regular updates on their search for him. He was relieved when he was found after being temporally displaced, although decided not reopen contact to give the man time to heal. | At one time there was a chance that Theo and Taelon could have been more than colleagues. Theo developed feelings for the socially awkward El-Aurian scientist after several assignments together. But his reticence to commit in the wake of the end of Baylen Anders' departure from station meant that little progressed between the two of them aside from a number of dates. Theo's own abrupt departure from the station laid to rest any hope of a relationship, something that Theo still feels guilt over. But despite that, Theo admired Taelon's knowledge and skills as a scientist and the two relied on each other's strengths to overcome various adversity. When Taelon was declared missing after encountering a temporal anomaly, Theo was deeply troubled and had Starfleet send him regular updates on their search for him. He was relieved when he was found after being temporally displaced, although decided not reopen contact to give the man time to heal. | ||
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[[File:Olivia Sellards.jpg|left|100px]] '''[[Olivia Sellards]]'''. | [[File:Olivia Sellards.jpg|left|100px]] '''[[Olivia Sellards]]'''. | ||
Fractious is possibly the best word to describe the | Fractious is possibly the best word to describe the relationship between Theo and the Director of Research of [[Dehner Base]]. Their ugly and acrimonious arguments characterised much of the first few weeks aboard the ''Columbia'' owing to Theo's refusal to advocate for the dismantling the defensive emplacements meant to protect the civilian research station. Relations further fell apart between the two when Sellards intentionally hid the discovery of ancient Tkon artefacts from Theo and the Columbia crew, even when mercenaries stole them to sell on the local black market. Pressed to explain herself, Sellards confided in Theo in her difficult past with Starfleet. A little more sympathetic, Theo could finally understand her reluctance to work with [[Starfleet]]. | ||
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* He is a noted fan of [[Shadonna|Lady Shadonna]], a popular Federation singer. He was once assigned to bring her to [[StarBase 118]] for a concert and ended up saving her life after they were kidnapped by Orion Syndicate operatives. Unconfirmed rumours suggest that the two may have gotten inebriated after this incident, although Theo has always denied this. | * He is a noted fan of [[Shadonna|Lady Shadonna]], a popular Federation singer. He was once assigned to bring her to [[StarBase 118]] for a concert and ended up saving her life after they were kidnapped by Orion Syndicate operatives. Unconfirmed rumours suggest that the two may have gotten inebriated after this incident, although Theo has always denied this. | ||
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