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'''Ensign Gervan Bollore''' | '''Ensign Gervan Bollore''' was a false identy of [[Ushaump Shal]], which he used to pose as an '''engineering officer''' aboard the {{USS|Columbia}}. | ||
The following information is a record of this false identity and not accurate as to Shal's true biography. | |||
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* '''Eye color''': Blue | * '''Eye color''': Blue | ||
* '''Height''': 188 centimeters (6'2") | * '''Height''': 188 centimeters (6'2") | ||
===Personal Interests=== | |||
* Like most natives of Lemnos, Gervan has an interest in poetry, though he does not write himself | |||
===Personal Trivia=== | |||
* Along with three other cadets (now commissioned officers), Gervan is co-author of the highly successful holonovel '''''Redeye Love'''''. | |||
* One of Gervan's favorite books that he discovered at the Academy was Hesterman's '''''Beyond the Galactic Edge: Humanity's Quest for Infinity''''' | |||
* Commander T'Adlea introduced Gervan to the study of probabilities. | |||
* Gervan occasionally plays Chaweck-Warn, a dice game popular on Lemnos, though he will be the first to tell you that "the House has all the advantages" in the game. | |||
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* '''Sister''': Maiwenn Bollore | * '''Sister''': Maiwenn Bollore | ||
* '''Uncle''': Alban Bollore | * '''Uncle''': Alban Bollore | ||
* '''Distant cousin''': Bernez Cottonec | |||
===Family Trivia=== | |||
* Gervan's Uncle Alban has often remarked that if Lemnos had just been discovered by another starship, he'd have three wives comforting him in his old age, rather than being a confirmed bachelor | |||
* Although Gervan tested extremely high in mathematical and mechanical aptitude while in school, some of his relatives consider him "a little slow" due to his lack of literary creativity. He is most oft remembered by his relatives for stumbling over a line in the Skornhanez, during the presentation by his kindergarten class during a Founding day celebration. | |||
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The common joke on Lemnos is that their planet has two seasons: summer and hell. Summer on Lemnos, which last approximately six terran months, has been compared to an alpine summer on Earth. For the rest of the Lemnos year, the planet is wracked by powerful storms and bitter cold, and life on Lemnos (including the colonists) retreat underground. The original colonists mitigated the effects of the harsh non-summer seasons with primitive weather control, which was augmented by the Starfleet Corps of Engineers upon Lemnos' "rediscovery" by the USS Naxos. | The common joke on Lemnos is that their planet has two seasons: summer and hell. Summer on Lemnos, which last approximately six terran months, has been compared to an alpine summer on Earth. For the rest of the Lemnos year, the planet is wracked by powerful storms and bitter cold, and life on Lemnos (including the colonists) retreat underground. The original colonists mitigated the effects of the harsh non-summer seasons with primitive weather control, which was augmented by the Starfleet Corps of Engineers upon Lemnos' "rediscovery" by the USS Naxos. | ||
The USS Naxos discovered the Lemnos Colony quite by accident in 2364 (two years before Gervan was born). Although aid and assistance was rendered to the newly discovered colony, Lemnos | The USS Naxos discovered the Lemnos Colony quite by accident in 2364 (two years before Gervan was born). Although aid and assistance was rendered to the newly discovered colony, Lemnos' importance to the Federation was increased due to the Klingon-Federation War and the subsequent Dominion War. Construction of a fleet yard was begun in the Lemnos system, but with a shifting of the fronts in the war, the original plans were scrapped and the yard became a minor depot and repair post. Nonetheless, Lemnos did see an influx of Starfleet and Federation Personnel and, during its 'summer' (now extended to eight months, thanks to Starfleet Corps of Engineers' weather control and terraforming technology), Lemnos is actually a pleasant planet to take shore leave on, though it is by no means a 'Risa.' | ||
Although the 'native' language of Lemnos is Breton, upon its reconnection with the Federation, Standard was quickly taken up by the denizens of Lemnos, though there are pockets on Lemnos where only Breton is spoken (or where the residents pretend not to understand Standard, at any rate). This is especially true in certain cafes, even in larger settlements, where signs outside will be posted stating, in Standard, "Breton Only Spoken Here." | Although the 'native' language of Lemnos is Breton, upon its reconnection with the Federation, Standard was quickly taken up by the denizens of Lemnos, though there are pockets on Lemnos where only Breton is spoken (or where the residents pretend not to understand Standard, at any rate). This is especially true in certain cafes, even in larger settlements, where signs outside will be posted stating, in Standard, "Breton Only Spoken Here." | ||
Breton at is spoken on Lemnos differs from how it is spoken on Earth. For one thing, Lemnos' Breton is an actual 'living, evolving' language, still used in homes, commerce and many (planetary) government functions. For another, Lemnos Breton was heavily influenced by an artificial language known as Esperanto. | Breton at is spoken on Lemnos differs from how it is spoken on Earth. For one thing, Lemnos' Breton is an actual 'living, evolving' language, still used in homes, commerce and many (planetary) government functions. For another, Lemnos Breton was heavily influenced by an artificial language known as Esperanto. | ||
Possibly one of the most mistranslated words in Lemnos' Breton is '''''Tiegezh'''''. In Standard, it is translated as either 'clan' or 'settlement,' depending on the context. The settlements in question are centered around geothermally heated caverns which colonists sought shelter in during Lemnos' 'non-summers.' Thus full- or part-time settlements maintained for various reasons (such as administrative, etc.) are technically not 'tiegezhs,' though they are often referred to as such by offworlders. In addition, members of tiegezh do not consist of interrelated families. In fact, each tiegezh will have at least one dedicated geneticist to monitor its population. Prior to its rediscovery, life expectancy on Lemnos was low enough as it was, without risking unnecessary genetic complications. To this end, different events were/are held to promote marriages between tiegezhs, and geneticists have the right to forbid any marriage. And even those Lemnos colonists' who are uncomfortable with the influx of offworld culture still appreciate the influx of offworld genetic material. | |||
'''''Chaweck-Warn''''', which translates "Twenty-two," is a popular dice game on Lemnos colony. | |||
One of the more important holidays celebrated on Lemnos is Founding Day, held on the first day of "true" Summer. Founding Day celebrates the founding of Lemnos Colony. One of the original colonists, Yann Servat, wrote an epyllion referred to as The Skornhanez, which celebrates the endurance of the original settlers of Lemnos. The first stanza of the poem is as follows: | One of the more important holidays celebrated on Lemnos is Founding Day, held on the first day of "true" Summer. Founding Day celebrates the founding of Lemnos Colony. One of the original colonists, Yann Servat, wrote an epyllion referred to as The Skornhanez, which celebrates the endurance of the original settlers of Lemnos. The first stanza of the poem is as follows: | ||
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'''''And still we do not stand down.''''' <br /> | '''''And still we do not stand down.''''' <br /> | ||
A good portion of | A good portion of eighth grade literature on Lemnos is dedicated to the study of the Skornhanez. Many purists argue that the translation of The Skornhanex into Standard does not do it justice. Poetry is something of a passion among Lemnos colonists; a good poet enjoys a level of celebrity on Lemnos equal to that of a good athlete. | ||
Tristan Solidor, a playwright who lived on Lemnos in the twenty-third century, is probably the most well known author from Lemnos. His play "Second Time's Never The Charm" is currently being performed throughout the Federation and the Klingon Empire. | |||
One of the animals native to Lemnos is the Mustimio, a carnivore/scavenger that is commonly called the weasel-monkey. Part of the mating cycle of the Mustimio is for two males to charge each other on high, narrow ledges until one male gives way. This often results in the death of one male, and occasionally both. | |||
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