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Tyler Kelly was born to Dana Ann Kelly in 2363 at Antista Medical Center in the Utopia Planitia Colony, Mars. His mother worked at a supply plant manufacturing parts for the Federation shipyards located there. Kelly's father (and consequently his precise genetic heritage) are unknown, but he is presumed to be full Terran. Kelly's mother worked hard to support the two, often working long hours and leaving him at home with little supervision when he was not at school. Left to his own devices Kelly spent roughtly equal time studying and causing trouble around the residential sector of the colony. He maintained good grades all through grade school, despite developing something of a reputation for his rebellious attitude.

Kelly was accepted into Starfleet Academy in the Fall of 2381, despite his numerous disciplinary notations his academic achievements proved sufficient. Kelly adapted quite well to Academy life and managed to avoid major complications. Though some of his professors claim that he sometimes "Purposely tested the limits of authority within microns of breaking." Despite this, no one could argue with his academic results, his propensity for calculated risk had become his trademark and he managed to graduate in the upper-percentages of his class with a true double-major in Engineering and Advanced Tactical Theory in only 6 years.

Tyler's personality is considered very divisive by those who know him. Rarely shying away from speaking his mind, he's often the one who isn't afraid to tell people what they may not want to hear. This tends to elicit very binary reactions from those he interacts with; the either appreciate his brevity or think him rude for his lack of sensitivity. Despite this, he doesn't have too much trouble making friends and when he is off-duty he tries to cut-loose a little from the rigid structure of his Starfleet life. Romantically, Tyler has been involved in a few relationships, though because of the strain his career puts on them, they have all eventually fizzled out. Because of this he tries to avoid serious relationships and had developed something of a reputation on the USS Constitution for the late night traffic his quarters sometimes received before his transfer.  

A psychological profile developed by a Starfleet counselor uncovered an almost sub-conscious desire in Tyler to gain the approval of male authority figures. They believe this stems from his growing up without a father. Tyler vehemently denies this and has filed a petition to have the counselor's report expunged.

Tyler is fiercely loyal to his friends and crewmates, relentless with his enemies and always seems to have a plan when he's backed into a corner.

* '''Hobbies and Pastimes''': Maintaining marksmanship and proficiency with all standard-issue Starfleet weapons systems, Criminal Mystery Holo-simulations, and reading. Tyler earned a black-belt in Vulcan Jiu-Jitsu after becoming interesting in hand to hand combat in Starfleet Academy.