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'''Commander [[Valis]]''', a [[Vulcan]] female, began her career as a Science Officer aboard the ''[[USS Ronin]]''. She then transfered to Communications in order to more directly work through difficulties she had working with [[Thelev, Jhen|Jhen Thelev]]. Upon solving those difficulties, she transferred back to Science. Her time on the ''Ronin'' concluded when she was transferred to the ''[[USS Endeavour-A]]'' to server as her Chief Science Officer. Sometime later, Captain [[Macarius, Geoffrey|Macarius]] noted her penchant for conflict resolution and moved her to serve as the head of his Diplomatic Department. She served admirably in the ''Endeavour's'' dealings with the Gorn until her transfer to the same post aboard the ''[[USS Drake]]''.


==Stats==
==Personnel File==
* '''Full Name''': Valis, daughter of Kiran & T'Kol
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* '''Race''': [[Vulcan]]
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* '''Date of Birth''': 233704.21
|Name=Valis
* '''Place of Birth''': Outskirts of Vulcinis, Han-Shir province, Vulcan
|Race=Vulcan
* '''Gender''': Female
|Rank=Commander
* '''Telepathic status''': [http://www.starbase118.net/cadets/training/docs/jrny256.php T3]
|BirthYear=2337
 
|BirthMonth=04
==Appearance==
|BirthDay=21
* '''Height''': 5'9"
|BirthPlace=Outskirts of Vulcinis, Han-Shir province, Vulcan
* '''Weight''': 135 lb
|Gender=Female
* '''Hair Color''': Black
|TeleRating=T3
* '''Length of Hair''': Vulcan
|IDNumber=LZ-916-654
* '''Eye Color''': Green
|Clearance=B2-L4
* '''Skin Tone''': Light
|Height=5'9"
* '''Birthmarks, Scars''': None
|Weight=135 lbs.
* '''Build''': Slight
|HairColor=Black
* '''Face''': Placid
|EyeColor=Green
* '''Eyes''': Two
|Skin=Light
* '''Mouth''': One
|Build=Slight
* '''Arms''': Two
|Face=Placid
* '''Legs''': Two
|Carriage=Perfect Vulcan Posture at all times
* '''Carriage''': Perfect Vulcan Posture at all times
|Cloths=Practical
* '''Taste in Clothing (when off duty)''': Practical
|Shoes=Starfleet issue
* '''Shoes''': Starfleet issue
|Voice=Even
* '''Voice''': Even
|Handed=Right
* '''Handedness''': Right
|Father=Kiran
|Mother=T'Kol
|Married=Yes
|Spouse=Soval
|Children=Yes
|Daughter1=T'Lana
|GodDaughter=T'Rau, daughter of T'Nar
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==Manner==
==Manner==
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* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''': Slight emotional difficulties working with [[Thelev, Jhen|Jhen Thelev]]
* '''Mental problems (complexes and phobias)''': Slight emotional difficulties working with [[Thelev, Jhen|Jhen Thelev]]
* '''Physical Limitations''': She's only Vulcan...
* '''Physical Limitations''': She's only Vulcan...
==Family==
* '''Marital Status''': Mated
** '''Mate''': Soval
** '''Daughter''': T'Lana
* '''Father''': Kiran
* '''Mother''': T'Kol
* '''Siblings''': None
* '''Godchild''': T'Rau, daughter of T'Nar


==Professional History==
==Professional History==


* '''Current Rank''': Commander
* '''Current Rank''': Commander
* '''Current Assignment''': [[USS Drake|''USS Drake'' NCC-1987]]
* '''Current Assignment''': LOA
* '''Duty Post''': Chief Diplomatic Officer
* '''Current Location''': Planet Vulcan


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!style="background:#ffffff;"|Commander
!style="background:#ffffff;"|Commander
!style="background:#ffffff;"|238911.05 - Present
!style="background:#ffffff;"|238911.05 - 239006.17
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!style="background:white;"|''Kol-Ut-Shan'' (IDIC) Award
!style="background:white;"|''Kol-Ut-Shan'' (IDIC) Award
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==Timeline==
==Timeline==
# '''233704.21''': Born - Vulcinis, Han-Shir province, Vulcan.
* '''233704.21''': Born - Vulcinis, Han-Shir province, Vulcan.
# '''235501.01''': Began studies at the [[Vulcan Science Academy]], [[ShirKahr]].
* '''235501.01''': Began studies at the [[Vulcan Science Academy]], [[ShirKahr]].
# '''235911.17''': Published first paper on the quantum mechanics of stellar drift.
* '''235911.17''': Published first paper on the quantum mechanics of stellar drift.
# '''236004.21''': Joined crew of the science vessel ''USS Surak'' as a civilian scientist on a mission to study a newly discovered Class G, Magnitude +10 star.
* '''236004.21''': Joined crew of the science vessel ''USS Surak'' as a civilian scientist on a mission to study a newly discovered Class G, Magnitude +10 star.
# '''236101.12''': Published award-winning paper proving a mathematical relationship between subspace fluctuations and aberrations in the life-cycles of stars.
* '''236101.12''': Published award-winning paper proving a mathematical relationship between subspace fluctuations and aberrations in the life-cycles of stars.
# '''236102.23''': Awarded both the Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor and the ''Kol-Ut-Shan'' (IDIC) Award.
* '''236102.23''': Awarded both the Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor and the ''Kol-Ut-Shan'' (IDIC) Award.
# '''236103.01''': Began the ''Kolinahr'' on Vulcan.
* '''236103.01''': Began the ''Kolinahr'' on Vulcan.
# '''236110.14''': Failed to attain ''Kolinahr'' and left Vulcan for Earth to enlist in [[Academy Library|Starfleet Academy]].
* '''236110.14''': Failed to attain ''Kolinahr'' and left Vulcan for Earth to enlist in [[Academy Library|Starfleet Academy]].
# '''236209.01''': Began studies at the [[Academy Library|Academy]].
* '''236209.01''': Began studies at the [[Academy Library|Academy]].
# '''236706.05''': Graduated as 4th in Class - Majored in Science: Physics & Astronomy, Minored in Engineering.
* '''236706.05''': Graduated as 4th in Class - Majored in Science: Physics & Astronomy, Minored in Engineering.
# '''236706.06''': Assigned to ''[[USS Ronin]]'' as Science Officer.
* '''236706.06''': Assigned to ''[[USS Ronin]]'' as Science Officer.
# '''238405.02''': Transfered to Communications Officer. Direct Supervisor: Lt. [[Thelev, Jhen|Jhen Thelev]].
* '''238405.02''': Transfered to Communications Officer. Direct Supervisor: Lt. [[Thelev, Jhen|Jhen Thelev]].
# '''238411.26''': Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade by Lt. [[Kolk, Jackford|Jackford Kolk]].
* '''238411.26''': Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade by Lt. [[Kolk, Jackford|Jackford Kolk]].
# '''238503.31''': Transfered to Science Officer.
* '''238503.31''': Transfered to Science Officer.
# '''238612.11''': Promoted to full Lieutenant by LtCmdr. [[Kolk, Jackford|Jackford Kolk]].
* '''238612.11''': Promoted to full Lieutenant by LtCmdr. [[Kolk, Jackford|Jackford Kolk]].
# '''238702.18''': Gave birth to T'Lara, her first daughter, on Planet Vulcan.
* '''238702.18''': Gave birth to T'Lara, her first daughter, on Planet Vulcan.
# '''238707.01''': Promoted to Lieutenant Commander and transferred to Chief Science Officer of the ''[[USS Endeavour-A]]''.
* '''238707.01''': Promoted to Lieutenant Commander and transferred to Chief Science Officer of the ''[[USS Endeavour-A]]''.
# '''238810.06''': Transferred to Chief Diplomatic Officer.
* '''238810.06''': Transferred to Chief Diplomatic Officer.
# '''238908.01''': Promoted to full Commander by Captain [[Macarius, Geoffrey|Geoffrey Macarius]].
* '''238908.01''': Promoted to full Commander by Captain [[Macarius, Geoffrey|Geoffrey Macarius]].
# '''238911.05''': Transferred to Chied Diplomatic Officer aboard the ''[[USS Drake]]''.
* '''238911.05''': Transferred to Chied Diplomatic Officer aboard the ''[[USS Drake]]''.
* '''239006.17''': Requested leave of absence for personal reasons; returned to Vulcan.


=Relationships=
=Relationships=
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=Sims=
=Sims=
*'''[[SIM: JP - Ensign Karynn Ehlanii and Ensign Valis - Musical Counseling|Ens. Karynn Ehlanii & Ens. Valis: "Musical Counseling"]]'''
*'''Ensign'''
*'''[[SIM: JP: Lt. Jackford Kolk & Lt.JG Valis - Home|Lt. Jackford B. Kolk & Lt. J.G. Valis: "Home"]]'''
**'''[[SIM: JP - Ensign Karynn Ehlanii and Ensign Valis - Musical Counseling|"Musical Counseling"]]'''
*'''[[SIM: Lt.JG Valis - Dark Night of A Logical Soul|Lt. J.G. Valis: "Dark Night of A Logical Soul"]]'''
*'''Lieutenant J.G.'''
*'''[[SIM: Lt.JG Valis - Ahm-van-kal|Lt. J.G. Valis: "''Ahm-van-kal''"]]'''
**'''[[SIM: JP: Lt. Jackford Kolk & Lt.JG Valis - Home|"Home"]]'''
{{Drake Crew}}
**'''[[SIM: Lt.JG Valis - Dark Night of A Logical Soul|"Dark Night of A Logical Soul"]]'''
**'''[[SIM: JP: Lt. Jackford Kolk & LtJG. Valis - A Little Cestus Festivus|"A Little Cestus Festivus"]]'''
**'''[[SIM: Lt.JG Valis - Ahm-van-kal|"''Ahm-van-kal''"]]'''
 
 
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USS Drake
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Commanding Officer: William Rogers
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Chief Diplomatic Officer
Valis
  • Valis: Simmed November 5th, 2012 to June 17th, 2013
    • Chief Diplomatic Officer

A mother, a scientist, a diplomat, and a Vulcan, Valis began her career as a Science Officer aboard the USS Ronin. She then transferred to Communications in order to more directly work through difficulties she had working with Jhen Thelev. Upon solving those difficulties, she transferred back to Science. Her time on the Ronin concluded when she was transferred to the USS Endeavour-A to server as her Chief Science Officer. Sometime later, Captain Macarius noted her penchant for conflict resolution and moved her to serve as the head of his Diplomatic Department. She served admirably in the Endeavour's dealings with the Gorn until her transfer to the same post aboard the USS Drake. She continues to seek IDIC, and more than that, inner peace, through the service of the greater good.


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Chief Diplomatic Officer
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Personnel File

UFOP: STARFLEET IDENTIFICATION
Full Name: Valis
Race: Vulcan
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 233704.21
Age: 64
Place of Birth: Outskirts of Vulcinis, Han-Shir province, Vulcan
Telepathy Rating: T3
Rank: Commander
SERIAL NUMBER: LZ-916-654
APPEARANCE
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Hand Prefence: Right
Eye Color: Green
Hair Color: Black
Skin Tone: Light
Build: Slight
Carriage: Perfect Vulcan Posture at all times
Clothing: Practical
Shoes: Starfleet issue
Voice: Even
CLEARANCE LEVEL: B2-L4
FAMILY STATUS
Parents
  • Father: Kiran
  • Mother: T'Kol
Spouse
  • Name: Soval
Children
  • Daughter: T'Lana
LCARS ACCESSED: Stardate 239109.21


Manner

  • Quarters: Immaculate & sparce
  • Favorite Room: Chosing a favorite would be illogical
  • Habits: Rehearsing the T'Prenn Series
  • Mannerisms:
  • Religion/Spiritual Devotion: Vulcan Mysticism
  • Hobbies and Pastimes: Studying unexpectedly nuanced natural mathematics of any kind: currently exploring music
    • Instruments: "Sherlock Holmes'" Violin, and a Baby Grand Piano
  • Likes:
  • Dislikes:
  • Ambitions and Goals: To explore IDIC until the day she dies
  • Achievements in Life: Awarded both the Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor and the Kol-Ut-Shan (IDIC) Award
  • Disappointments in Life: Failed to attain Kolinahr
  • Temperament: Logical
  • Mental problems (complexes and phobias): Slight emotional difficulties working with Jhen Thelev
  • Physical Limitations: She's only Vulcan...

Professional History

  • Current Rank: Commander
  • Current Assignment: LOA
  • Current Location: Planet Vulcan
Professional History
Insignia Rank Dates Assignment Post
00-Blank-Silver.png Civilian 236004.21 - 236101.12 USS Surak Civilian Scientist
001-Cadet4th-White.png Cadet, 4th Class 236209.01 - 236307.31 Starfleet Academy,
San Fransisco,
Earth
Student
Major: Science
Specialization:
Physics & Astronomy
Minor: Engineering
002-Cadet3rd-White.png Cadet, 3rd Class 236309.01 - 236407.31
003-Cadet2nd-White.png Cadet, 2nd Class 236409.01 - 236507.31
004-Cadet1st-White.png Cadet, 1st Class 236509.01 - 236607.31
004-Cadet1st-Blue.png 236608.01 - 236706.05 USS Centris-A
01-Ens-Blue.png Ensign 236706.06 - 238405.01 USS Ronin Science Officer
01-Ens-Red.png 238405.02 - 238411.25 Communications Officer
02-LtJG-Red.png Lieutenant J.G. 238411.26 - 238503.30
02-LtJG-Blue.png 238503.31 - 238612.10 Science Officer
03-Lt-Blue.png Lieutenant 238612.11 - 238706.30
04-LtCmdr-Blue.png Lt. Commander 238707.01 - 238810.05 USS Endeavour-A Chief Science Officer
04-LtCmdr-Violet.png 238810.06 - 238907.31 Chief Diplomatic Officer
05-Cmdr-Violet.png Commander 238908.01 - 238911.04
05-Cmdr-Violet.png Commander 238911.05 - 239006.17 USS Drake

Awards & Commendations

Awards & Commendations
Award/Commandation Title Date Received Location Received Description
Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor 236102.23 ShirKahr, Vulcan Awarded concurrently for development of a long-elusive proof exploring the mathematical relationship between subspace fluctuations and aberrations in the life-cycles of stars.
Vulcan Idic symbol by Balsavor.jpg Kol-Ut-Shan (IDIC) Award
Awards General RussBar 2011.jpg The Russ Bar 2390 USS Drake Awarded to a writer whose knowledge of Trek lore is extraordinary. Named for Tim Russ, the actor who played Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, who was already a dedicated Star Trek fan before securing the role on the show.

Timeline

  • 233704.21: Born - Vulcinis, Han-Shir province, Vulcan.
  • 235501.01: Began studies at the Vulcan Science Academy, ShirKahr.
  • 235911.17: Published first paper on the quantum mechanics of stellar drift.
  • 236004.21: Joined crew of the science vessel USS Surak as a civilian scientist on a mission to study a newly discovered Class G, Magnitude +10 star.
  • 236101.12: Published award-winning paper proving a mathematical relationship between subspace fluctuations and aberrations in the life-cycles of stars.
  • 236102.23: Awarded both the Vulcan Scientific Legion of Honor and the Kol-Ut-Shan (IDIC) Award.
  • 236103.01: Began the Kolinahr on Vulcan.
  • 236110.14: Failed to attain Kolinahr and left Vulcan for Earth to enlist in Starfleet Academy.
  • 236209.01: Began studies at the Academy.
  • 236706.05: Graduated as 4th in Class - Majored in Science: Physics & Astronomy, Minored in Engineering.
  • 236706.06: Assigned to USS Ronin as Science Officer.
  • 238405.02: Transfered to Communications Officer. Direct Supervisor: Lt. Jhen Thelev.
  • 238411.26: Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade by Lt. Jackford Kolk.
  • 238503.31: Transfered to Science Officer.
  • 238612.11: Promoted to full Lieutenant by LtCmdr. Jackford Kolk.
  • 238702.18: Gave birth to T'Lara, her first daughter, on Planet Vulcan.
  • 238707.01: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander and transferred to Chief Science Officer of the USS Endeavour-A.
  • 238810.06: Transferred to Chief Diplomatic Officer.
  • 238908.01: Promoted to full Commander by Captain Geoffrey Macarius.
  • 238911.05: Transferred to Chied Diplomatic Officer aboard the USS Drake.
  • 239006.17: Requested leave of absence for personal reasons; returned to Vulcan.

Relationships

Jhen Thelev

During her time on the USS Ronin, Valis was assigned to help then Ensign Thelev upgrade the ship's computer. Thelev displayed overt hostility toward Valis and her attempts to appeal to logic failed, causing him to become infuriated and leave the room. This unsettled Valis and, after meditating on the situation, she decided that IDIC - the Vulcan principle that infinite diversity is found in infinite combinations - required her to resolve the differences between her and the Andorian; only then could they harmoniously achieve the good brought about by their being combined as part of the same crew. She thus transferred into the Communications Department under his command until such time as she they were truly able to work effectively and amicably together.

Jackford Kolk

Valis was assigned to the Ronin at the same time as was Jack. They had also been at Starfleet Academy, Earth Campus, together, although they had little direct interaction while there. They were assigned quarters in close proximity to one another while on the Ronin, and Jack displayed a peculiar interest in Valis' relationship with Jhen; he seemed to find it... amusing. This perplexed Valis, though she never discussed it with him directly.

Once, during a shipboard catastrophe, she and Jack were trapped in a turbolift together. This incident helped to cement their friendship. Jack eventually began encouraging Valis to be more sociable, which Valis found valuable. This social tutoring continued once he become First Officer of the Ronin and resumed once he and Valis were reunited on the USS Endeavour-A. This again aided Valis in her endeavors to seek IDIC through amicable relations with members of every species.

T'Rau

Valis was honored to become en-ahr-at (roughly translated "godparent") of a friend's daughter. During the child's Ahm-van-kal (naming) ceremony, Valis melded with the child, who revealed that her name was T'Rau, from the word terau which means to fasten. In the process Valis saw both the tiny hands of the preborn child clasping one another while in her mother's womb, and - taken from her own mind but altered by the child's - the claw of a bird of prey clasped onto the Sphere & Triangle of the IDIC. From that moment on, both women's lives were forever changed. That experience forever augmented Valis' already burgeoning penchant for peacemaking, which no doubt led Captain Macarius to note these tendencies and make her his Chief Diplomatic Officer, a vital position aboard a ship assigned to a foreign galactic power's border.

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