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'''Tildaen Ethelwin''' is a [[Betazoid]] who grew up with very traditional parents on [[Earth]]. He served as a [[science]] officer, before suffering a self-inflicted accident involving [[ma:nanite|nanites]].
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|death=n.a.
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'''Tildaen Ethelwin''' is a [[science]] officer on board the [[USS Independence-A]], who has recently transferred from the [[USS Triumphant]].


==Stats==
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* '''Full Name''': Tildaen Ethelwin
* '''Race''': [[Betazoid]]
* '''Date of Birth''': 26-08-2359
* '''Place of Birth''': [[Rotterdam]], [[European Alliance]], [[Earth]]
* '''Age''': 25
* '''Gender''': Male
* '''Telepathic status''': [http://www.starbase118.net/cadets/training/docs/jrny256.php T4]


==Appearance==
* '''Place of Birth''': [[ma:Rotterdam|Rotterdam]], [[ma:European Alliance|European Alliance]], [[Earth]]
* '''Height''': 1.72m (5'7'')
* '''Age''': 27
* '''Weight''': 77.24kg (169bs).
* '''Telepathic status''': [http://www.starbase118.net/cadets/training/docs/jrny256.php T4/E4]
* '''Hair Colour''': Black with reddish hues.
 
* '''Length of Hair''': Almost shoulder-length, usually worn loose.
* '''Skin Tone''': Caucasian
* '''Eye Colour''': Deep black.
* '''Birthmarks, Scars''': The trace lines of a [[Klingon]] symbol are barely visible on his chest.
* '''Skin Tone''': Healthy-looking Caucasian
* '''Carriage''': Hurried in tense situations; otherwise relaxed and open.
* '''Birthmarks, Scars''': The scarred remains of a Klingon symbol are etched into his chest.
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': Prefers tri-coloured casual sets, bright colours and the latest fashion.
* '''Tattoos/Body Modifications''':  None.
* '''Voice''': A somewhat [[ma:androgynous|androgynous]] voice. He stutters, especially in tense situations, and may come across as jittery as a result.
* '''Build''': Lean. (Tennis build.)
* '''Carriage''': Hurried, sometimes nervous.
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': With a mild preference for tri-coloured casual sets, Tildaen generally follows the latest Human male fashion trends - with a tendency towards bright colours..
* '''Voice''': He stutters, especially in tense situations, and always speaks very rapt.
* '''Handedness''': Left-handed.
* '''Handedness''': Left-handed.


==Personality==
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Given first impressions, Tildaen might come across as quite shy and jittery. He stutters when he is nervous, and he is nervous most of the time when moving outside his usual circle of friends. Owing to his difficult upbringing, he is prone to being quite insecure, focussing his attention on trying to please others. He can also be very controlling, or overly sensitive, imagining bad intentions when there weren't any.
Tildaen's appearance and mannerisms are a little feminine and sometimes jittery, owing to his upbringing in a deeply matriarchal Betazoid family. Tildaen is concious of this, and feels uncomfortable playing the more masculine role that suits males in [[Human]] society. He is fascinated with Klingon culture, which emphasises extremely macho behaviour for men.  
 
Tildaen can also appear to be a little feminine at first sight, both in appearance and behaviour. Being brought up in a deeply matriarchal Betazoid family has left him deeply conscious of different gender roles. This has made him a little uncomfortable playing the more masculine role that suits Terran society. He has developed a profound personal and academic interest in Klingon culture, which emphasises extremely macho behaviour for men.  


Despite his apparent lack of self-confidence, Tildaen Ethelwin is warm and energetic when he interacts with people whom he trusts. He tends to need approval from others to feel good about himself. He is hurt by indifference and doesn't understand unkindness. He can be a very giving person, who gets a lot of his personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. He likes to have a good time with others, in sports or at social occasions. He can be a bit of a romantic, falling in love easily and enjoying the art of flirting. In social relations, he most deeply wants to be appreciated for what he is, though this is an impossible thing for his very traditional family to do.  
Tildaen Ethelwin is warm and energetic in his interactions, and gets a lot of his personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. He likes to have a good time with others, in sports or at social occasions. He can be a bit of a romantic, falling in love easily and enjoying the art of flirting. At the same time, he can be completely hedonistic and have brief affairs without a second thought. To the Betazoid, this is not contradictory. In social relations, he most deeply wants to be appreciated for what he is.


Tildaen takes his responsibilities as a Starfleet Officer very seriously, and he is generally dependable in carrying out his duties. He deeply believes in the high-held ideals of the Federation. Tildaen at his best can be warm, sympathetic, helpful, cooperative, tactful, down-to-earth, practical, thorough, consistent, organized, enthusiastic, and energetic - if only he manages to overcome his problems.  
As a result of this traditional upbringing, he tends to need approval from his superiors to feel good about himself. He is hurt by indifference and doesn't understand unkindness. Tildaen takes his responsibilities as a Starfleet Officer very seriously, and he is generally dependable in carrying out his duties.


If unbalanced or intimidated, Tildaen is likely to treat any point of view other than his own with a kind of amused indifference or a tendency to keep those with differing attitudes and opinions at a distance. At its worst, his conflict with the obstinate and unfeeling contingent realities of the world has him retreat to a kind of psychological castle where only those who have the “right” or “nice” approach can enter, and where feelings based on often tortured logic, attitudes and judgements reign supreme and cannot be questioned; a place where: “give and you shall receive” can ironically twist quickly into: “off with his head!”
If unbalanced or intimidated, Tildaen is likely to keep any point of view other than his own at a distance. At its worst, his conflict with the obstinate and unfeeling contingent realities of the world has him retreat to a kind of psychological castle where only those who have the “right” or “nice” approach can enter, and where feelings based on often tortured logic, attitudes and judgements reign supreme and cannot be questioned; a place where: “give and you shall receive” can ironically twist quickly into: “off with his head!”


===Hobbies and Pastimes===
* Hobby 1: Tennis - regularly played on the Holodeck. Doctor [[Prox, Galvin|Galvin Prox]] is a prospective sparring partner.
* Hobby 2: Going out
* Hobby 3: Orbital skydiving
* Hobby 4: Playing 'Go', with [[Reynolds, Quinn|Quinn Reynolds]]


===Likes and Dislikes===
====Hobbies and Pastimes====
*Likes:
* '''[[ma:Tennis|Tennis]] ''': Tildaen regularly plays tennis on the Holodeck, as part of his exercise routine. He is always looking for a sparring partner. The Betazoid also tends to enjoy other group sports and games.
** Like 1: Confident or slightly arrogant men in general, [[Prox, Galvin|Galvin Prox]] in particular.
* '''Going out ''': Tildaen likes to visit dance clubs, bars and other social occasions. Whether he goes out to dance, get drunk, or flirt depends on his mood. Partying all night has been a means of escape for him during times of great stress.
** Like 2: Flirting with said men. Especially in bars.
* '''[[ma:Orbital skydiving|Orbital skydiving]]''': Having been part of an orbital skydiving team at Starfleet Academy, Tildaen still occasionally jumps on the holodeck.
** Like 3: Klingon language and culture.
** Like 4: Group sports and games.


* Dislikes:
====Likes and Dislikes====
** Dislike 1: Betazoid traditions and culture, especially as practised by his family.
*'''Likes:'''
** Dislike 2: His own stuttering.
** '''[[ma:telepathy|Telepathy]] between telepaths''': Tildaen has been raised using telepathy when amongst his own people. He is still able to express himself better telepathically. He does not stutter when he does not have to vocalise, and [[ma:emotion|emotions]] are exchanged more openly.
** '''Masculine posturing:''' He is attracted to confidence, or even arrogance, in men. This also explains his interest in [[Klingon]] language and culture.
** '''[[ma:Risa|Risa]]''': He visited the pleasure planet on his honeymoon, and wants to go back as often as he can. Tildaen loves a good party.
** '''[[ma:Tribbles|Tribbles]]''': He finds the presence of a Tribble soothing, and keeps one in his quarters as a pet.


===Ambitions and Goals===
Tildaen Ethelwin is eager to prove himself to be a capable Science Officer by overcoming his insecurities and growing as a person. He is eager to please those around him, but also hopes to make the people about the Triumphant think outside the military box. He primarily considers himself a Scientist and an explorer, not a soldier. In his personal life, he hopes to be able to improve the extremely strained relationships with his family whilst pursuing his romantic interests. Sadly, keeping a balance between those two has proven to be almost impossible in the past.


===Personal Achievements and Disappointments===
* '''Dislikes:'''
Tildaen Ethelwin is proud to have defeated a Klingon thug on his first Away Mission.
** '''Spirituality''': Tildaen has had bad experiences with Betazoid traditions and culture, and has substituted his childhood values with a strong belief in (secular/scientific) Federation ideals. He can be a little distrustful of 'spiritual peoples', such as [[Bajorans]]. He is perfectly tolerant of other people, but will be very dismissive about their beliefs.
** '''[[Counseling]] Therapy sessions''': Spending a year in a closed mental institution has not enhanced his confidence in the psychiatric profession. He has had to deal with counselors for most of his life, and feels that he knows their tricks better than they do themselves.
** '''[[Engineering|Engineering challenges]]''': Tildaen has no affinity with engineering whatsoever. He is a happy ''consumer'' and ''user'' of [[ma:technology|technology]], but the last person you'd want to open a maintenance hatch and go fix something. When challenged with a technical problem, he will enthusiastically get out there and make things worse, much tot he dismay of his old friend [[Reynolds, Quinn|Quinn Reynolds]]. He is not to be trusted with engineering tools, and is infamous among his classmates for once having tried to diagnose an engineering problem with a [[ma:medical tricorder|medical tricorder]].
** '''Dominant women''': Bossy and dominant women tend to remind him of his mother, especially when they try to lecture him for bad behaviour. He will try to avoid them as much as he can.


==Family==
====Ambitions and Goals====
* '''Marital Status''': Never married
Tildaen Ethelwin wants to build a life far from Earth and Betazed, together with his new wife. He wants to show that Starfleet was right to give him another chance to serve, and intends to fulfil his duties to the best of his ability. He doesn't see himself getting promoted any time soon, although he is confident that he has conquered most of his demons.


===Parents===  
====Living Quarters====
* '''Mother''': [[Yaxara Ethelwin]], medical specialist
The living quarters are on deck four, near the holosuites. They come equipped with a holographic viewer, a personal workstation, couch, replicator and a small dining area. The furniture is similar to that of his home aboard [[Starbase 118]], replacing the standard fare with snazzy 24th century design. The Starfleet bulkheads have been left untouched, but the details reveal an interest in fashion. The tables have patterned surfaces, the replicator patterns for the chairs chairs come from a Terran fashion guide, and carpeting dampens the sound of footsteps.
* '''Father''': Gerdaen Sandalari, homemaker


==Personal History==
A fake "window" is attached to one of the bulkheads like a painting, displaying the cityscape of of 24st century Los Angeles. The holographic display shows a hum-drum of activity. Horse-drawn carts file by in the street, occasionally passed by a more rapid modes of transportation.
====Early history====
Tildaen Ethelwin was born in the city of Rotterdam on Earth, to Betazoid parents. His mother Yaxara Ethelwin was (and is) an ambitious doctor and medical researcher, operating on various postings in the European Alliance. In this task she is dutifully assisted by her husband Gerdaen Sandalari.


The Ethelwin family is generally thought of amongst Betazoids as social-climbing snobs, who trace their lineage to one of the Betazoid noble Houses. Yaxara Ethelwin pretends to be of a more "aristocratic" class than this lineage would allow, frequently holding dinner parties and doing community work next to her already busy career. In the family, the matriarchal Betazoid traditions of the Houses are upheld rigorously.
A bedroom connects to the living room, featuring a double-sized bed, but little else. Most of his personal belongings are still elsewhere. The bedroom is connected to a half-bathroom with wash basin, mirror, several drawers and a sonic shower.  


Expectations of Tildaen were extremely high. Being an only child (both parents now claim they would have preferred a girl) he was predestined to follow in his mothers footsteps.


Unsurprisingly, Tildaen received a very traditional and stern Betazoid upbringing. At a young age, he was sent to a pre-school for Betazoid children. His telepathic and artistic abilities could better developed there, in a nurturing setting with many adults and positive influences. His parents also found it essential that their son would engage in an early bonding process with other Betazoid children. His arranged marriage (a half-betazoid girl called Jemma Summers) attended the same pre-school and went on to attend the same Betazoid-only Middle School on earth.


Tildaen and Jemma developed a close friendship that continues to this day, and went through many traditional courting rituals. However, they jointly refused to enter the arranged marriage desired by their parents. At age sixteen, Jemma announced to instead wish to bond with her Imzadi. Tildaen flatly refused to enter another traditional Betazoid marriage altogether. Although Jemma's parents learned to live with their decision, it was completely unacceptable to Yaxara. Tildaen was forced to leave his parental home. He came to live with the Summers family – which felt somewhat responsible for the turn of events.


Jemma's human father, Peter Summers, became something of an adoptive father to Tildaen. The youth readily adopted his cosmopolitan attitudes, abandoned his faith in the Four Deities, and took a great interest in science. In this period, he developed a strong desire to become a StarFleet officer.
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====Partner====


====Starfleet Academy====
* '''Marital Status''': Married to [[Txiv, Miko|Miko Txiv]], a self-described "Software Consultant".
Before enrolling into the the Academy, Tildaen spent a year and a half doing a medical internship, using the Interspecies Medical Exchange programme to receive a field post on Mars. His experience helping the family practice, and several elective courses at the StarFleet Academy later on, make him qualified to serve as an assistant medical officer.


In StarFleet Academy, Tildaen was something of a "good time" Cadet. Finally free to do as he wished (to an extent) he took advantage of all the possibilities for entertainment and diversion in San Francisco. As a consequence his performance suffered, and he had to do the first year twice. Throughout the Academy, he suffered from severe confidence issues. He was treated for his stuttering, but frequently rebounds in tense situations.
====Children====
* '''Number of children''': None, and none planned.


He did not flunk the Academy on account of a sincere interest in widely different fields of scientific study and (in later years) a dogged determination to catch up. He displayed great loyalty to Federation ideals, which he (privately) considers to be superior to antiquated Betazoid traditions.
====Parents====
* '''Mother''': [[Ethelwin, Yaxara|Yaxara Ethelwin]], an upwardly mobile medical specialist
* '''Father''': Gerdaen Sandalari, a homemaker.


Tildaen Ethelwin has received a firm grounding in most of the sciences but his personal interests gravitate towards the Social Sciences. His paper on "The Way of D'era and the Klingon concept of Honour – an ethical approach to interstellar relations" guided his interest to be posted in the sector near Star Base 118. He became involved with a project of Starfleet Science to investigate the disappearance of the U.S.S. Constitution in a temporal anomaly, and was transferred to nearby Starbase DS17 to help with local investigations. His place in the inquiry was terminated with the return of the old starship, which was largely taken over by Temporal Investigations. Ensign Ethelwin was then reassigned a posting as Science Officer on the starship Triumphant, which needed recrewing.
====Siblings====
* '''Siblings''': None.


====USS Triumphant====
No report filed yet.


====USS Independence-A====
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No report filed yet.
: ''Full Article: [[/Personal history|Ethelwin, Tildaen - Personal History]]''


Tildaen Ethelwin had a troubled childhood in a deeply traditional Betazoid family on Earth. He spent his teenage years living with different families, abandoning polytheistic Betazoid spirituality. He served as a science officer on two starships, but finally succumbed to temptation and conducted an illegal experiment with nanites that would regulate his behaviour, hoping this would make him happier and more accepted. Although initially successful, the "solution" proved to be dangerously unstable. Ethelwin was court-martialed and sent to a closed mental institute on Betazed. While there, he met [[Txiv, Miko|Miko Txiv]]. Both of them were pressured by their families to marry, and their solution was to get married to each other. This relationship is entirely platonic. After a brief honeymoon on Risa, Tildaen rejoined Starfleet Academy to get a com/ops minor.


===Timeline===
====Personal Timeline====
# '''2059''': Born.
# '''2059''': Tildaen Ethelwin is Born.
# '''2375''': His intended, Jemma, announces her intention to marry someone else.  
# '''2375''': His intended, Jemma, announces her intention to marry someone else.  
# '''2376''': Moves in with the Summers family.
# '''2376''': Moves in with the Summers family.
# '''2377''': Interspecies Medical Exchange programme, [[Mars]].
# '''2379''': Joins Starfleet Academy.
# '''2379''': Joins Starfleet Academy.
# '''2384''': Promoted to Ensign.
# '''2384''': Graduates and joins Starfleet
# '''238410.28:''' Spends about a year in the Altha-Than Closed Treatment Institute on [[ma:Betazed|Betazed]].
# '''238511.01''' Gets married to [[Txiv, Miko|Miko Txiv]] on Betazed. Honeymoon on [[ma:Risa|Risa]].
# '''238601.01''' Rejoins Starfleet Academy and subsequently Starfleet.


==Professional History==
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===Timeline===
====Starfleet Academy====
# '''238404.08''': Graduated from Starfleet Academy
: ''Full article: [[/Academy Transcript|Ethelwin, Tildaen - Academy Transcript]]''
# '''238404.09''': Assigned to the USS Triumphant


===StarFleet Assessments and Records===
Ethelwin was trained as a [[Science|Science officer]], specialising in ''Klingon/Romulan Xenology & Language'' and ''Gender Issues''. As part of these specialisations, he took part in a seminar on "The Nature/Nurture Debate and its implications for Gender Identity" and another one on major power ethics. He did well in xenology, psychology and languages. His grades for physics and xenobiology-related subjects were passable, and he has little love for the 'hard' sciences. Ethelwin had to retake the exams for several engineering-related courses. He later returned to the Academy for a semester to obtain a Com/Ops minor.
====Professor Ghg-mat, Starfleet Science Directorate====
"Ensign Tildaen Ethelwin has participated in the inquirey into the USS Constitution in a responsible and practical manner, and could be counted to take care of all the necessities. During his time at Starfleet Science, the Ensign put forth a lot of effort to fulfil his duties and obligations. He is service-oriented, and eager to please the team. Unfortunately, he has also proven to be very sensitive to conflict and criticism - needing positive affirmation to feel good about himself. This should be an item for personal growth."


====Captain Rhys, USS Triumphant====
====Starfleet Assessments and Records====
No personnel assessment filed yet.
: ''Full article: [[/Starfleet Records|Ethelwin, Tildaen - Starfleet Records]]''


===Overview===
====Overview====
* '''Date Graduated from Academy''': 238404.08
* '''Date Graduated from Academy''': 238404.08  
* '''Current Rank''': Lieutenant Junior Grade
* '''Current Rank''': Lieutenant JG
* '''Current Assignment''': USS Independence-A
* '''Current Assignment''':
* '''Duty Post''': Science Officer
* '''Duty Post''':  


===Awards & Commendations===
====Working areas====
None so far.


===Working Areas===
====Timeline====
* '''Bridge''': In Commander T'laras absence, Ethelwin mans the Science station.
# '''2377''': Interspecies Medical Exchange programme, [[Mars]].
* '''Science Office''': Tildaen shares the small science office aboard the Triumphant with Commander T'lara. Given his feelings of resentment, this is expected to be a source of tension.
# '''237908.25 to 238404.08 ''': Starfleet Academy.
 
# '''238404.09 to 238409.03 ''': Assigned to the [[USS Triumphant]].
===Subordinates===
# '''238406.15''': Promoted to Lieutenant JG.
* Unknown
# '''238409.04 to 238410.04 ''': Assigned to [[USS Independence-A]].
 
# '''238410.10''': Court Martial for misuse of Starfleet resources and ethics violations.
==Curriculum==
# '''238601.01 to 238609.19 ''': Rejoins Starfleet Academy and obtains his Com/Ops Minor.
===Elective Courses at Starfleet Academy===
# '''238609.25 to 238610.24 ''': Assigned to [[Starbase 118 Ops]]
'''Physics Department'''
# '''238610.24 to 238701.15 ''':  
* Physics: General Physics 1
# '''238701.15 to 238704.01''': Assigned to [[USS Challenger-A]]
* Physics: General Physics 2
# '''238704.01 to 238707.22''':
* Physics: Classical Mechanics
# '''238707.22 to Present''': Assigned to the [[USS Eagle]].
* Physics: Electrodynamics
* Physics: Quantum Mechanics
 
'''Xenobiology Department'''
* Xenobiology: Microbiology 1 (Bacteria)
* Xenobiology: Microbiology 2 (Virii)
* Xenobiology: Pathology
* Xenobiology: Systems 1, Derm/Respir/Cardio/Hematol Systems
* Xenobiology: Systems 2, GI/Musc/Renal/Endoc/Reprod
* Xenobiology: Cell Biology, Humanoid
 
'''Specialisation 1:  Klingon/Romulan relations'''
* Xenology: Klingon level 1
* Xenology: Klingon level 3
* Xenology: Romulan level 1
* Xenology: Romulan level 3
* Psychology: Hostilities
* Language: Klingon (level 3)
* Diplomacy: Hostile Species
 
'''Specialisation 2:  Genes & Gender'''
* Psychology: Terran Gender
* Psychology: Non-Terran Gender
* Xenobiology: Genetics, Humanoid 1
* Xenobiology: Genetics, Humanoid 2
* Seminar: The Nature/Nurture Debate and its implications for Gender Identity
 
'''Cadet cruise'''
* Fulfilled practical requirements by serving as an Assistant Researcher at the Science Directorate, investigating the disappearance of the USS Constitution
 
===Extracurricular activities===
*Prior to enrolling in Starfleet: 1.5 year extended internship at the ''Mars Applied Genetics Institute'', as part of the ''Interspecies Medical Exchange programme''.
*Paper on "The Way of D'era and the Klingon concept of Honour – an ethical approach to interstellar relations" - published in Betazoid scientific journals.
*Active participating member of several cadet social clubs in Los Angeles.
 
===Postgraduate ambitions===
In order to obtain the equivalent of a Com/Ops Minor, Ensign Ethelwin has to obtain four more credits. (Diplomacy: Hostile Species and language requirements have already been met.)


* Engineering: Operations and Command Functions 
* Engineering: Deflectors, Weapons and Security Systems
* Engineering: Base-Mode Operations 
* Tactics: Combat, Introduction to Starship Combat


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Latest revision as of 03:02, 10 September 2016

Tildaen Ethelwin is a Betazoid who grew up with very traditional parents on Earth. He served as a science officer, before suffering a self-inflicted accident involving nanites.

Tildaen.jpg
Ethelwin, Tildaen
Character Type Main Character
Biographical Information
Homeworld Earth
Born November 21st 2359
Died n.a.
Physical Description
Species Betazoid
Gender Male
Height 1.72m (5'7)
Weight 77.24kg (169bs).
Build Lean. (Tennis build.)
Hair Colour Black with reddish hues. Almost shoulder-length, usually worn loose.
Eye Colour Deep black.
Political Information
Affiliation United Federation of Planets
Job Description Assistant Chief Science Officer
Rank Lieutenant J.G.
Group


Biographic Information

  • Skin Tone: Caucasian
  • Birthmarks, Scars: The trace lines of a Klingon symbol are barely visible on his chest.
  • Carriage: Hurried in tense situations; otherwise relaxed and open.
  • Taste in Clothing (when off duty): Prefers tri-coloured casual sets, bright colours and the latest fashion.
  • Voice: A somewhat androgynous voice. He stutters, especially in tense situations, and may come across as jittery as a result.
  • Handedness: Left-handed.

Personality

Tildaen's appearance and mannerisms are a little feminine and sometimes jittery, owing to his upbringing in a deeply matriarchal Betazoid family. Tildaen is concious of this, and feels uncomfortable playing the more masculine role that suits males in Human society. He is fascinated with Klingon culture, which emphasises extremely macho behaviour for men.

Tildaen Ethelwin is warm and energetic in his interactions, and gets a lot of his personal satisfaction from the happiness of others. He likes to have a good time with others, in sports or at social occasions. He can be a bit of a romantic, falling in love easily and enjoying the art of flirting. At the same time, he can be completely hedonistic and have brief affairs without a second thought. To the Betazoid, this is not contradictory. In social relations, he most deeply wants to be appreciated for what he is.

As a result of this traditional upbringing, he tends to need approval from his superiors to feel good about himself. He is hurt by indifference and doesn't understand unkindness. Tildaen takes his responsibilities as a Starfleet Officer very seriously, and he is generally dependable in carrying out his duties.

If unbalanced or intimidated, Tildaen is likely to keep any point of view other than his own at a distance. At its worst, his conflict with the obstinate and unfeeling contingent realities of the world has him retreat to a kind of psychological castle where only those who have the “right” or “nice” approach can enter, and where feelings based on often tortured logic, attitudes and judgements reign supreme and cannot be questioned; a place where: “give and you shall receive” can ironically twist quickly into: “off with his head!”


Hobbies and Pastimes

  • Tennis : Tildaen regularly plays tennis on the Holodeck, as part of his exercise routine. He is always looking for a sparring partner. The Betazoid also tends to enjoy other group sports and games.
  • Going out : Tildaen likes to visit dance clubs, bars and other social occasions. Whether he goes out to dance, get drunk, or flirt depends on his mood. Partying all night has been a means of escape for him during times of great stress.
  • Orbital skydiving: Having been part of an orbital skydiving team at Starfleet Academy, Tildaen still occasionally jumps on the holodeck.

Likes and Dislikes

  • Likes:
    • Telepathy between telepaths: Tildaen has been raised using telepathy when amongst his own people. He is still able to express himself better telepathically. He does not stutter when he does not have to vocalise, and emotions are exchanged more openly.
    • Masculine posturing: He is attracted to confidence, or even arrogance, in men. This also explains his interest in Klingon language and culture.
    • Risa: He visited the pleasure planet on his honeymoon, and wants to go back as often as he can. Tildaen loves a good party.
    • Tribbles: He finds the presence of a Tribble soothing, and keeps one in his quarters as a pet.


  • Dislikes:
    • Spirituality: Tildaen has had bad experiences with Betazoid traditions and culture, and has substituted his childhood values with a strong belief in (secular/scientific) Federation ideals. He can be a little distrustful of 'spiritual peoples', such as Bajorans. He is perfectly tolerant of other people, but will be very dismissive about their beliefs.
    • Counseling Therapy sessions: Spending a year in a closed mental institution has not enhanced his confidence in the psychiatric profession. He has had to deal with counselors for most of his life, and feels that he knows their tricks better than they do themselves.
    • Engineering challenges: Tildaen has no affinity with engineering whatsoever. He is a happy consumer and user of technology, but the last person you'd want to open a maintenance hatch and go fix something. When challenged with a technical problem, he will enthusiastically get out there and make things worse, much tot he dismay of his old friend Quinn Reynolds. He is not to be trusted with engineering tools, and is infamous among his classmates for once having tried to diagnose an engineering problem with a medical tricorder.
    • Dominant women: Bossy and dominant women tend to remind him of his mother, especially when they try to lecture him for bad behaviour. He will try to avoid them as much as he can.

Ambitions and Goals

Tildaen Ethelwin wants to build a life far from Earth and Betazed, together with his new wife. He wants to show that Starfleet was right to give him another chance to serve, and intends to fulfil his duties to the best of his ability. He doesn't see himself getting promoted any time soon, although he is confident that he has conquered most of his demons.

Living Quarters

The living quarters are on deck four, near the holosuites. They come equipped with a holographic viewer, a personal workstation, couch, replicator and a small dining area. The furniture is similar to that of his home aboard Starbase 118, replacing the standard fare with snazzy 24th century design. The Starfleet bulkheads have been left untouched, but the details reveal an interest in fashion. The tables have patterned surfaces, the replicator patterns for the chairs chairs come from a Terran fashion guide, and carpeting dampens the sound of footsteps.

A fake "window" is attached to one of the bulkheads like a painting, displaying the cityscape of of 24st century Los Angeles. The holographic display shows a hum-drum of activity. Horse-drawn carts file by in the street, occasionally passed by a more rapid modes of transportation.

A bedroom connects to the living room, featuring a double-sized bed, but little else. Most of his personal belongings are still elsewhere. The bedroom is connected to a half-bathroom with wash basin, mirror, several drawers and a sonic shower.



Family

Partner

  • Marital Status: Married to Miko Txiv, a self-described "Software Consultant".

Children

  • Number of children: None, and none planned.

Parents

  • Mother: Yaxara Ethelwin, an upwardly mobile medical specialist
  • Father: Gerdaen Sandalari, a homemaker.

Siblings

  • Siblings: None.


Personal History

Full Article: Ethelwin, Tildaen - Personal History

Tildaen Ethelwin had a troubled childhood in a deeply traditional Betazoid family on Earth. He spent his teenage years living with different families, abandoning polytheistic Betazoid spirituality. He served as a science officer on two starships, but finally succumbed to temptation and conducted an illegal experiment with nanites that would regulate his behaviour, hoping this would make him happier and more accepted. Although initially successful, the "solution" proved to be dangerously unstable. Ethelwin was court-martialed and sent to a closed mental institute on Betazed. While there, he met Miko Txiv. Both of them were pressured by their families to marry, and their solution was to get married to each other. This relationship is entirely platonic. After a brief honeymoon on Risa, Tildaen rejoined Starfleet Academy to get a com/ops minor.

Personal Timeline

  1. 2059: Tildaen Ethelwin is Born.
  2. 2375: His intended, Jemma, announces her intention to marry someone else.
  3. 2376: Moves in with the Summers family.
  4. 2379: Joins Starfleet Academy.
  5. 2384: Graduates and joins Starfleet
  6. 238410.28: Spends about a year in the Altha-Than Closed Treatment Institute on Betazed.
  7. 238511.01 Gets married to Miko Txiv on Betazed. Honeymoon on Risa.
  8. 238601.01 Rejoins Starfleet Academy and subsequently Starfleet.

Professional History

Starfleet Academy

Full article: Ethelwin, Tildaen - Academy Transcript

Ethelwin was trained as a Science officer, specialising in Klingon/Romulan Xenology & Language and Gender Issues. As part of these specialisations, he took part in a seminar on "The Nature/Nurture Debate and its implications for Gender Identity" and another one on major power ethics. He did well in xenology, psychology and languages. His grades for physics and xenobiology-related subjects were passable, and he has little love for the 'hard' sciences. Ethelwin had to retake the exams for several engineering-related courses. He later returned to the Academy for a semester to obtain a Com/Ops minor.

Starfleet Assessments and Records

Full article: Ethelwin, Tildaen - Starfleet Records

Overview

  • Date Graduated from Academy: 238404.08
  • Current Rank: Lieutenant JG
  • Current Assignment:
  • Duty Post:

Working areas

Timeline

  1. 2377: Interspecies Medical Exchange programme, Mars.
  2. 237908.25 to 238404.08 : Starfleet Academy.
  3. 238404.09 to 238409.03 : Assigned to the USS Triumphant.
  4. 238406.15: Promoted to Lieutenant JG.
  5. 238409.04 to 238410.04 : Assigned to USS Independence-A.
  6. 238410.10: Court Martial for misuse of Starfleet resources and ethics violations.
  7. 238601.01 to 238609.19 : Rejoins Starfleet Academy and obtains his Com/Ops Minor.
  8. 238609.25 to 238610.24 : Assigned to Starbase 118 Ops
  9. 238610.24 to 238701.15 :
  10. 238701.15 to 238704.01: Assigned to USS Challenger-A
  11. 238704.01 to 238707.22:
  12. 238707.22 to Present: Assigned to the USS Eagle.



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