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: ''This article uses standard naming conventions for Joined Trill. The unjoined individual is correctly referred to as ''Yogan Verso''The Joined individual is correctly referred to as ''Yogan Yalu''The given name'' Yogan ''is correct when referring to both.''
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'''Yogan Yalu''' (né '''Verso''', born 15 April 2362, age {{age|2362|04|15}}) is a male Joined [[Trill]] officer in the Federation Starfleet, currently holding the rank of lieutenant commander and serving as first officer aboard the {{USS|Artemis|A}}.
 
: ''This article uses standard naming conventions for Joined Trill.  The unjoined individual (2362–2392) is correctly referred to as ''Yogan Verso''.  The Joined individual (2392–present) is correctly referred to as ''Yogan Yalu''.''
 
 
'''Yogan Yalu''' (né '''Verso''', born 15 April 2362, age {{age|2362|04|15}}) is a male Joined [[Trill]] officer in the Federation Starfleet, currently holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander and serving as helm officer aboard the [[USS Resolution|USS ''Resolution'']].
 


== Quick facts ==
== Quick facts ==
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* '''Birthmarks, scars:'''  None
* '''Birthmarks, scars:'''  None
* '''Legs:''' Two
* '''Legs:''' Two
* '''Build:'''  Large, sturdy
* '''Build:'''  Large, sturdy, chonk
* '''Carriage:'''  Informal, balanced
* '''Carriage:'''  Informal, balanced
* '''Taste in clothing:'''  Dresses for cold weather; prefers long shirt sleeves and trouser legs
* '''Taste in clothing:'''  Dresses for cold weather; prefers long shirt sleeves and trouser legs
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Since joining, Yogan's symbiont and former hosts have influenced his personality, creating a more extraverted, pragmatic, and social individual, but also one prone to impulsive decisions, cynicism, and a flair for the dramatic.  He is proud to have been selected for joining, and he thinks often about how his memories and experiences will influence Yalu's future hosts.  He also wonders whether he measures up to his predecessors.
Since joining, Yogan's symbiont and former hosts have influenced his personality, creating a more extraverted, pragmatic, and social individual, but also one prone to impulsive decisions, cynicism, and a flair for the dramatic.  He is proud to have been selected for joining, and he thinks often about how his memories and experiences will influence Yalu's future hosts.  He also wonders whether he measures up to his predecessors.
== Psychological profile ==
== Psychological profile ==
* '''Temperament:'''  Positive, balanced; not prone to wild mood swings or extreme emotions
* '''Temperament:'''  Positive, balanced; not prone to wild mood swings or extreme emotions
* '''Quarters:'''  Shared with [[Etan Iljor]], not super personalized
* '''Quarters:'''  Room 04-0302, not super personalized
* '''Favorite place:'''  
* '''Favorite place:'''  
* '''Habits:''' Bites his lip when deep in thought; prefers to refer to fellow officers by rank instead of name or honorific; Mishears things often
* '''Habits:''' Bites his lip when deep in thought; prefers to refer to fellow officers by rank instead of name or honorific; Mishears things often
* '''Religion or spiritual affiliation:''' None
* '''Religion or spiritual affiliation:''' None
* '''Hobbies and pastimes:'''  Betazoid literature (particularly the psychodramas)
* '''Hobbies and pastimes:'''  Betazoid literature (particularly the psychodramas), Folk wrestling<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-excalibur/c/T5IDG3ZpNZc/m/lDbctr0vAAAJ SIM: LtCmdr Yogan Yalu – Glima for dummies]</ref>
* '''Preferred foods:'''  Cheeseburgers
* '''Preferred foods:'''  Cheeseburgers
* '''Preferred drinks:'''  Yogan Yalu seldom drinks alcohol.  Enjoys raktajino, glurch, and kobheerian cola
* '''Preferred drinks:'''  Yogan Yalu seldom drinks alcohol.  Enjoys raktajino, glurch, and kobheerian cola
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=== Likes and dislikes===
=== Likes and dislikes===
==== Likes ====
==== Likes ====
* Cheeseburgers<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/3Lht00909w4/m/5awAK9HoAgAJ SIM: PNPC C2 Hamsan Dwich — Vulcan’t buy me love]: ''he was about to sit at an unoccupied table when he noticed Lieutenant Yalu eating a '''cheeseburger''' in the far corner of the room.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/6uFltAhbtsQ/m/rsTIMyYlAwAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Plans for Days]: ''Yogan continued on toward the transporter pad, thinking of the '''cheeseburger''' he was going to order when he got back to the ship.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/MKB8-vpmtUA/m/yiurIYA1AwAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Maple Sarep]: ''Well, he was a nice enough bloke.  Although he did interrupt me while I was eating a '''cheeseburger'''.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/AX4QWQiVRwg/m/M5-Uix5QAAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Imprisoned on a 23rd century Klingon Ship]: '' If they survived this ordeal and returned to normal space, he’d show his gratitude by inviting her out for a '''cheeseburger''' or something.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/xw6_vVM8sMU/m/o1UAWCdqAgAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — An extraordinary life]: ''Sometimes I just want to kick my boots off and eat a '''cheeseburger'''.''</ref>
* Cheeseburgers<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/3Lht00909w4/m/5awAK9HoAgAJ SIM: PNPC C2 Hamsan Dwich — Vulcan’t buy me love]: ''he was about to sit at an unoccupied table when he noticed Lieutenant Yalu eating a '''cheeseburger''' in the far corner of the room.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/6uFltAhbtsQ/m/rsTIMyYlAwAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Plans for Days]: ''Yogan continued on toward the transporter pad, thinking of the '''cheeseburger''' he was going to order when he got back to the ship.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/MKB8-vpmtUA/m/yiurIYA1AwAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Maple Sarep]: ''Well, he was a nice enough bloke.  Although he did interrupt me while I was eating a '''cheeseburger'''.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/AX4QWQiVRwg/m/M5-Uix5QAAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Imprisoned on a 23rd century Klingon Ship]: '' If they survived this ordeal and returned to normal space, he’d show his gratitude by inviting her out for a '''cheeseburger''' or something.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/xw6_vVM8sMU/m/o1UAWCdqAgAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — An extraordinary life]: ''Sometimes I just want to kick my boots off and eat a '''cheeseburger'''.''</ref><ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/5oUOlkB3JyM/m/JU--k1BACAAJ SIM: LtCmdr Yogan Yalu — Old friend, new friend]: ''They ate in silence for a few moments, and the fires of Yogan’s appetite reignited in earnest with the first bite of the best '''burger''' he’d had in some time.  It was an explosion of taste, a symphony of seasonings and spices, a Picasso of trans-galactic cheeses, and it immediately turned his mood around.  Other people’s heads might be turned by a witty joke in a crowded bar, or a handsome face smiling from across a room.  Yogan, however, knew with certainty that if and when his “KaliKos” ever came along, he’d be holding a '''cheeseburger.'''''</ref>
* Wearing his Starfleet uniform<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/AYRszX_PZso/m/dE1dz8rEAAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — I just like wearing it]: ''He '''just liked wearing it'''.  It was a sensible, workmanlike garment, suitable for a variety of conditions.  It fit him well, which for a person of his stature was always a concern, and he felt good about himself in it.  Perhaps most importantly of all, he was proud of it, having worked hard to earn the right to wear it.  He was certain the momentary embarrassment of his faux pas would dissipate quickly.  Hopefully he wouldn’t be sent back to his quarters to change before being allowed to join the party.''</ref>
* Wearing his Starfleet uniform<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/AYRszX_PZso/m/dE1dz8rEAAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — I just like wearing it]: ''He '''just liked wearing it'''.  It was a sensible, workmanlike garment, suitable for a variety of conditions.  It fit him well, which for a person of his stature was always a concern, and he felt good about himself in it.  Perhaps most importantly of all, he was proud of it, having worked hard to earn the right to wear it.  He was certain the momentary embarrassment of his faux pas would dissipate quickly.  Hopefully he wouldn’t be sent back to his quarters to change before being allowed to join the party.''</ref>


==== Dislikes ====
==== Dislikes ====
* Snarky hologram characters
* Snarky hologram characters
* Terran golf


=== Betazoid psychodramas ===
=== Betazoid psychodramas ===
Yalu is an enthusiastic fan of a particular genre of Betazoid literature, the psychodrama.  He reads them voraciously and is always looking for a new one.  Yalu also regularly updates his ''FedReads'' profile with the books he is currently reading, has recently completed, or wishes to read in the future:
Yogan Yalu is an enthusiastic fan of a particular genre of Betazoid literature, the psychodrama.  He reads them voraciously and is always looking for a new one.  He also regularly updates his ''FedReads'' profile with the books he is currently reading, has recently completed, or wishes to read:
{| class="wikitable"
* '''''Embers Within Ashes'' by Levralet Izun (2395):''' The winner of the 2396 Rixx Prize for Fiction contains sharp prose and a carefully crafted plot.  Kept me guessing right up until the end. ♦♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239709]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/BL0OC0DzOwA/m/J9GH67p_CAAJ SIM: JP Ens Yogan Yalu & Ens Mirkl Zanti Join me for a chat, Part 1]</ref>
! Title
* '''''Thoughtless Winter'' by Levralet Izun (2396):''' The sequel to ''Embers'' is boring, boring, boring.  I had to drink four ''raktajinos'' just to get through chapter three. ♦ [Completed 239710]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/jEnJ34jnKPQ/m/bwxdQMDQAwAJ SIM: Ens Yogan Yalu — Thoughtless winter]</ref>
! Author
* '''''The Zest of Life'' by Beidol Tro (2384):''' Some ups and downs with this one.  Treesa was a fascinating character but Valko's lack of redemption was a let-down. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239802]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/oKSCEPYDLBY/m/qGlYxjblBAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Slogan Yalu]</ref>
! Published
* '''''My Kingdom of Thirst'' by Eicrun Maasu (2390):''' The cliffhanger was a shocker.  I was so disappointed to find out the author died before finishing the sequel. ♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239805]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/9ORbuiZ70kM/m/lekkCJsLAAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Separately together]</ref>
! Reading Status
* '''''Built for Sin'' by Idel Roidek (2376):''' Even dirtier than I expected. ♦♦ [Completed 239806]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/ZVrnp6jMK5M/m/edrInYSVAAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Built for sin]</ref>
! width="400px" | Notes & Yalu's FedReads review
* '''''Ever a Never After'' by Ha Unonis (2394):''' Pretty good, although I could tell what Jadia was planning in chapter 3. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239807]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/pjFXiharzmE/m/iTUrRBjkBAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Rabitat for Romulanity]</ref>
|-
* '''''The Belonging Season'' by Beidol Tro (2387):''' Oh, this sucked. ♦ [Completed 239809]<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/jBNVEZk3qBs/m/HkaRPuB-AQAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Back to work]</ref>
| ''Embers Within Ashes''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/BL0OC0DzOwA/m/J9GH67p_CAAJ SIM: JP Ens Yogan Yalu & Ens Mirkl Zanti — Join me for a chat, Part 1]</ref>
* '''''Once Upon an Us'' by Beidol Tro (2389):''' I was reading this one when the ship I was serving on got destroyed, so  I was a little distracted. Seemed pretty good, though. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239810]
| Izun, Levralet
* '''''Dearest, You Said'' by Iko Rezu (2381):''' I can't remember ever being more engrossed in a book. ♦♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239811]
| 2395
* '''''Dangerous Nettles'' by Iko Rezu (2383):''' Dangerous Nettles leaves me unsettles. ♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239904]
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239709
* '''''Mirror Mine'' by Axanim Barna (2380):''' I saw myself in this book. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239909]
| Winner of the 2396 Rixx Prize for Fiction<br>''Sharp prose and a carefully crafted plot.  Kept me guessing right up until the end.'' ♦♦♦♦♦
* '''''The Impossible Spindle'' by Eror Kenariw (2393):''' More like The Impossible to Finish. ♦ [Completed 240005]
|-
 
| ''Thoughtless Winter''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/jEnJ34jnKPQ/m/bwxdQMDQAwAJ SIM: Ens Yogan Yalu — Thoughtless winter]</ref>
<big>'''Currently reading: ''One Temptation'' by Eror Kenariw (2395)'''</big>
| Izun, Levralet
 
| 2396
Some psychodramas on Yogan's list to read in the future include:
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239710
* ''By Invitation Only'' by Ehar Mennimi (2388)
| Sequel to ''Embers Within Ashes''<br>''Boring, boring, boring.  I had to drink four ''raktajinos'' just to get through chapter three.''
* ''How to Steal a Heart'' by Isekel Craan (2377)
|-
* ''Diva Season'' by Kiti Onoil (2399)
| ''The Zest of Life''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/oKSCEPYDLBY/m/qGlYxjblBAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Slogan Yalu]</ref>
* ''Sense and Sensuous'' by Pam Fatch (2399)
| Tro, Beidol
* ''Be Your Own Imzadi'' by Pam Fatch (2400)<ref>''Be Your Own Imzadi'' was a title suggested by [[User:Aine Sherlock|Aine Sherlock]].</ref>
| 2384
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239802
| ''Some ups and downs with this one.  Treesa was a fascinating character but Valko's lack of redemption was a let-down.'' ♦♦♦
|-
| ''My Kingdom of Thirst''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/9ORbuiZ70kM/m/lekkCJsLAAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Separately together]</ref>
| Maasu, Eicrun
| 2390
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239805
| ''The cliffhanger was a shocker.  So disappointed to find out the author died before finishing the sequel.'' ♦♦♦♦
|-
| ''Built for Sin''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/ZVrnp6jMK5M/m/edrInYSVAAAJ SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Built for sin]</ref>
| Roidek, Idel
| 2376
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239806
| ''Even dirtier than I expected.'' ♦♦
|-
| ''Ever a Never After''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/pjFXiharzmE/m/iTUrRBjkBAAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Rabitat for Romulanity]</ref>
| Unonis, Ha
| 2394
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239807
| ''Pretty good, although I could tell what Jadia was planning in chapter 3.'' ♦♦♦
|-
| ''The Belonging Season''<ref>[https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-resolution/c/jBNVEZk3qBs/m/HkaRPuB-AQAJ SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Back to work]</ref>
| Tro, Beidol
| 2387
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Completed 239809
| ''Oh, this sucked.'' ♦
|-
| ''Once Upon an Us''
| Tro, Beidol
| 2389
| bgcolor="lightyellow" | Currently reading
|
|-
| ''Dearest, You Said''
| Rezu, Iko
| 2381
| ''Not yet read''
|
|-
| ''Dangerous Nettles''
| Rezu, Iko
| 2383
| ''Not yet read''
|
|-
| ''Mirror Mine''
| Barna, Axanim
| 2380
| ''Not yet read''
|
|}


== Personal history ==
== Personal history ==
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== Professional history ==
== Professional history ==
: ''See [[Yogan Yalu/Academy transcript|Starfleet Academy transcript of Yogan Yalu]]
: ''See [[/Professional history, 2397|Professional history of Yogan Yalu, 2397]], [[/Professional history, 2398|2398]], [[/Professional history, 2399|2399]], and [[/Professional history, 2400|2400]]''
=== 2393–2397 ===
=== 2393–2397 ===
: ''See [[Yogan Yalu/Academy transcript|Starfleet Academy transcript of Yogan Yalu]]''.
:  


Yalu's Starfleet career began on Stardate 239307.01, when he entered Starfleet Medical Academy in San Francisco at the rank of Cadet 4th class.  During his first year, he excelled in medical ethics, clinical fundamentals, and immunology, but struggled with genetics.  Outside of his medical studies, he continued his flight training, earning high marks in starship navigation.
Yalu's Starfleet career began on Stardate 239307.01, when he entered Starfleet Medical Academy in San Francisco at the rank of Cadet 4th class.  During his first year, he excelled in medical ethics, clinical fundamentals, and immunology, but struggled with genetics.  Outside of his medical studies, he continued his flight training, earning high marks in starship navigation.
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=== 2397 ===
=== 2397 ===
: ''See [[/Professional history, 2397|Professional history of Yogan Yalu, 2397]]''.
Yalu graduated from Starfleet Academy in June and was posted to the {{USS|Atlantis}} as a medical officer.  Five weeks later, he was transferred to the {{USS|Resolution}}–which was re-entering active service–as a helm officer.  In July, ''Resolution'' encountered the derelict {{USS|Unity}}, whose computer systems had been commandeered by a space-dwelling lifeform.  In September, ''Resolution'' visited [[Da'al]], a non-aligned planet in the Borderlands, where the crew was instrumental in preventing a coup d'état.  In December, ''Resolution'' was searching for a missing freighter in the [[Celendi Nebula]] when they were transported more than 200,000 years into the future.
Yalu graduated from Starfleet Academy in June and was posted to the {{USS|Atlantis}} as a medical officer.  Five weeks later, he was transferred to the {{USS|Resolution}}–which was re-entering active service–as a helm officer.  In July, ''Resolution'' encountered the derelict {{USS|Unity}}, whose computer systems had been commandeered by a space-dwelling lifeform.  In September, ''Resolution'' visited [[Da'al]], a non-aligned planet in the Borderlands, where the crew was instrumental in preventing a coup d'état.  In December, ''Resolution'' was searching for a missing freighter in the [[Celendi Nebula]] when they were transported more than 200,000 years into the future.


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=== 2398 ===
=== 2398 ===
: ''See [[/Professional history, 2398|Professional history of Yogan Yalu, 2398]].
The year 2398 began with the {{USS|Resolution}} still in the far future, attempting to rescue the crew of the freighter ''Andalucia'' from enslavement at the hands of the [[Sau]].  They succeeded in rescuing a large number of them, but Yalu was haunted by the fact that some were left behind.  Upon their return to the present, Yalu began preparing to undertake ''zhian'tara'', the Trill Rite of Closure, and invited several of his crewmates to participate in the ritual with him.  In February, ''Resolution'' attempted to negotiate a peace agreement between the Nascaik and the Thama, who both claimed Vionus IV as part of their sovereign territory.  After a terrorist attack nearly destroyed the ship, the crew successfully concluded the peace treaty between the surviving diplomatic representatives.
The year 2398 began with the {{USS|Resolution}} still in the far future, attempting to rescue the crew of the freighter ''Andalucia'' from enslavement at the hands of the [[Sau]].  They succeeded in rescuing a large number of them, but Yalu was haunted by the fact that some were left behind.  Upon their return to the present, Yalu began preparing to undertake ''zhian'tara'', the Trill Rite of Closure, and invited several of his crewmates to participate in the ritual with him.  In February, ''Resolution'' attempted to negotiate a peace agreement between the Nascaik and the Thama, who both claimed Vionus IV as part of their sovereign territory.  After a terrorist attack nearly destroyed the ship, the crew successfully concluded the peace treaty between the surviving diplomatic representatives.


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In 2398, Yalu was awarded 7 service ribbons. He was also promoted from Lieutenant JG to Lieutenant on Stardate 239805.04, and from Lieutenant to Lt. Commander on Stardate 239809.15.
In 2398, Yalu was awarded 7 service ribbons. He was also promoted from Lieutenant JG to Lieutenant on Stardate 239805.04, and from Lieutenant to Lt. Commander on Stardate 239809.15.
=== 2399 ===
=== 2400 ===
On SD 240007.10, Yalu was promoted to first officer of the {{USS|Artemis|A}}.


== Service record ==
== Service record ==
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{{SR Insignia|Ensign|Red}}
{{SR Insignia|Ensign|Red}}
{{SR Dates|239707.20}}
{{SR Dates|239707.20}}
{{SR Posting|{{USS|Resolution}}|USS_Resolution-logo.png|72px|ROWS=4}}
{{SR Posting|{{USS|Resolution}}|USS_Resolution-logo.png|72px|ROWS=5}}
{{SR Assignment|Helm Officer|Red|ROWS=4}}
{{SR Assignment|Helm Officer|Red|ROWS=4}}
|-
|-
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{{SR Dates|239805.04}}
{{SR Dates|239805.04}}
|-
|-
{{SR Insignia|Lieutenant Commander|Red}}
{{SR Insignia|Lieutenant Commander|Red|ROWS=8}}
{{SR Rank|Lt. Commander}}
{{SR Rank|Lt. Commander|ROWS=8}}
{{SR Dates|239809.15}}
{{SR Dates|239809.15}}
|-
{{SR Dates|239809.18}}
{{SR Assignment|Acting First Officer|Red}}
|-
{{SR Dates|239810.13}}
{{SR Posting|No Active Posting}}
{{SR Assignment|No Active Assignment|Black}}
|-
{{SR Dates|239811.17}}
{{SR Posting|{{USS|Excalibur|A}}|USS_ExcaliburA_logo.png|72px|ROWS=2}}
{{SR Assignment|HCO Officer|Red}}
|-
{{SR Dates|239811.27}}
{{SR Assignment|Strategic Operations Officer|Red}}
|-
{{SR Dates|239911.16}}
{{SR Posting|[[Deep Space 224]]|224.jpg|72px}}
{{SR Assignment|Deputy Chief of Strategic Operations|Red}}
|-
{{SR Dates|240002.18}}
{{SR Posting|{{USS|Artemis|A}}|USS_ArtemisA-logo.png|72px|ROWS=2}}
{{SR Assignment|Second Officer<br>Strategic Operations Officer|Red}}
|-
{{SR Dates|240007.10}}
{{SR Assignment|First Officer|Red}}
{{Service Record End}}
{{Service Record End}}


== Awards and commendations ==
== Awards and commendations ==
[[File:Yoganyalu2.jpg|thumb|200px|Yogan Yalu in formal attire]]
: ''See [[/Awards and commendations|Awards and commendations received by Yogan Yalu]]
: ''See [[/Awards and commendations|Awards and commendations received by Yogan Yalu]]
[[File:Yoganyalu2.jpg|thumb|200px|Yogan Yalu in formal attire]]
As of 2400, Yogan Yalu has been decorated by Starfleet 30 times, having received 11 awards and 19 service ribbons. He is a three-time recipient of the [[Explorer's Ribbon]] and a two-time recipient of the [[Peacekeeper Service Ribbon|Peacekeeper Service]], [[First Contact Ribbon|First Contact]], and [[Legacy Ribbon|Legacy]] ribbons.


== Relationships ==
== Relationships ==
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{{References}}
{{References}}


{{Crewnav|USS Resolution}}
{{Artemis Crew}}


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Latest revision as of 12:30, 16 July 2023

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Yogan Yalu
Position First Officer
Rank Lieutenant Commander
Species Trill (Joined)
Gender Male
DOB 236204.15
Age 38
Birthplace Sarajevo, Earth
Writer ID D238804DS0
This article uses standard naming conventions for Joined Trill. The unjoined individual is correctly referred to as Yogan Verso. The Joined individual is correctly referred to as Yogan Yalu. The given name Yogan is correct when referring to both.


Yogan Yalu (né Verso, born 15 April 2362, age 38) is a male Joined Trill officer in the Federation Starfleet, currently holding the rank of lieutenant commander and serving as first officer aboard the USS Artemis-A.

Quick facts

  • Full name: Yogan Yalu
  • Race: Trill (Joined)
  • Date of birth: 15 April 2362
  • Place of birth: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Earth
  • Age: 38
  • Gender: Male
  • Relationship status: Single
  • Health: View medical record

Appearance

  • Height: 200 cm
  • Weight: 137 kg
  • Hair color: Light brown
  • Length of hair: Short, pointy
  • Eye color: Blue
  • Skin tone: Fair
  • Birthmarks, scars: None
  • Legs: Two
  • Build: Large, sturdy, chonk
  • Carriage: Informal, balanced
  • Taste in clothing: Dresses for cold weather; prefers long shirt sleeves and trouser legs
  • Voice: Tenor
  • Handedness: Left (right-handed prior to being Joined)
  • Physical limitations: None

Personality

Yogan Yalu's personality is a complex amalgam of personalities–that of his former unjoined self, Yogan Verso; that of Yalu, the symbiont to which he is Joined; and those of the symbiont's previous hosts. Like all Joined Trill, Yogan underwent years of training to ensure that, once Joined, the symbiont would complement, not overwhelm his own personality.

Yogan is an innate idealist, and possesses a nearly inexhaustible optimism. His belief that all people are inherently good occasionally causes conflict in his professional life; he struggles to understand why good people suffer. He dislikes the constraint of arbitrary rules, and tends to support creative thinking and the rights of others to do as they please. He tends to give the benefit of the doubt whenever possible. Yogan struggles to accept challenges and criticisms as opportunities to better himself; rather, he can take them personally and become mired in self-doubt. Yogan wants to be liked, and avoids conflict if he can, preferring to adjust himself rather than risk confrontation with another person.

Since joining, Yogan's symbiont and former hosts have influenced his personality, creating a more extraverted, pragmatic, and social individual, but also one prone to impulsive decisions, cynicism, and a flair for the dramatic. He is proud to have been selected for joining, and he thinks often about how his memories and experiences will influence Yalu's future hosts. He also wonders whether he measures up to his predecessors.

Psychological profile

  • Temperament: Positive, balanced; not prone to wild mood swings or extreme emotions
  • Quarters: Room 04-0302, not super personalized
  • Favorite place:
  • Habits: Bites his lip when deep in thought; prefers to refer to fellow officers by rank instead of name or honorific; Mishears things often
  • Religion or spiritual affiliation: None
  • Hobbies and pastimes: Betazoid literature (particularly the psychodramas), Folk wrestling[1]
  • Preferred foods: Cheeseburgers
  • Preferred drinks: Yogan Yalu seldom drinks alcohol. Enjoys raktajino, glurch, and kobheerian cola
  • Fears: Looking stupid in front of people.
  • Ambitions and goals:
  • Achievements: Skilled pilot, Doctor of Medicine, lovable goof
  • Disappointments:

Likes and dislikes

Likes

Dislikes

  • Snarky hologram characters
  • Terran golf

Betazoid psychodramas

Yogan Yalu is an enthusiastic fan of a particular genre of Betazoid literature, the psychodrama. He reads them voraciously and is always looking for a new one. He also regularly updates his FedReads profile with the books he is currently reading, has recently completed, or wishes to read:

  • Embers Within Ashes by Levralet Izun (2395): The winner of the 2396 Rixx Prize for Fiction contains sharp prose and a carefully crafted plot. Kept me guessing right up until the end. ♦♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239709][9]
  • Thoughtless Winter by Levralet Izun (2396): The sequel to Embers is boring, boring, boring. I had to drink four raktajinos just to get through chapter three. ♦ [Completed 239710][10]
  • The Zest of Life by Beidol Tro (2384): Some ups and downs with this one. Treesa was a fascinating character but Valko's lack of redemption was a let-down. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239802][11]
  • My Kingdom of Thirst by Eicrun Maasu (2390): The cliffhanger was a shocker. I was so disappointed to find out the author died before finishing the sequel. ♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239805][12]
  • Built for Sin by Idel Roidek (2376): Even dirtier than I expected. ♦♦ [Completed 239806][13]
  • Ever a Never After by Ha Unonis (2394): Pretty good, although I could tell what Jadia was planning in chapter 3. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239807][14]
  • The Belonging Season by Beidol Tro (2387): Oh, this sucked. ♦ [Completed 239809][15]
  • Once Upon an Us by Beidol Tro (2389): I was reading this one when the ship I was serving on got destroyed, so I was a little distracted. Seemed pretty good, though. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239810]
  • Dearest, You Said by Iko Rezu (2381): I can't remember ever being more engrossed in a book. ♦♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239811]
  • Dangerous Nettles by Iko Rezu (2383): Dangerous Nettles leaves me unsettles. ♦♦♦♦ [Completed 239904]
  • Mirror Mine by Axanim Barna (2380): I saw myself in this book. ♦♦♦ [Completed 239909]
  • The Impossible Spindle by Eror Kenariw (2393): More like The Impossible to Finish. ♦ [Completed 240005]

Currently reading: One Temptation by Eror Kenariw (2395)

Some psychodramas on Yogan's list to read in the future include:

  • By Invitation Only by Ehar Mennimi (2388)
  • How to Steal a Heart by Isekel Craan (2377)
  • Diva Season by Kiti Onoil (2399)
  • Sense and Sensuous by Pam Fatch (2399)
  • Be Your Own Imzadi by Pam Fatch (2400)[16]

Personal history

See Biography of Yogan Yalu

Yalu

See Yalu (symbiont)

Yalu is a symbiont–a sentient vermiform lifeform–who has lived symbiotically inside hosts of the humanoid Trill species. Yalu was born in the Caves of Mak'ala on the Trill homeworld in 2030, and was Joined to a host for the first time in 2140. The joining of Yalu to Yogan Verso in 2392 created a new, unique individual–Yogan Yalu. Yalu's eighth humanoid host, Yogan, carries the memories of Yalu's seven previous hosts, who include a subspace radio operator, a farmer and artisan weaver, a famous actress, and a member of the Trill Senate.

Education

  • Rytela Flight School: Grodor, Trill
    • Matriculated: 237305.10
    • Graduated: 238001.22
    • Certification: Pilot qualification (Starfleet Level 1 Equivalent, Stardate 237511.30)
    • Certification: Pilot qualification (Starfleet Level 2 Equivalent, Stardate 237802.01)
    • Certification: Pilot qualification (Starfleet Level 3 Equivalent, Stardate 238001.22)
  • University of Chi'tar: Chi'tar, Trill
    • Matriculated: 238107.01
    • Graduated: 238606.30
    • Degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
    • Major: Medicine
    • Minor: Astronavigation
  • New Scirapo University Teaching Hospital: New Scirapo, Trill
    • Matriculated: 239010.05
    • Graduated: 239111.13
    • Program: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Fellowship
  • Starfleet Medical Academy: San Francisco, Earth
    • Matriculated: 239307.01
    • Graduated: 239706.07
    • Degree: Doctor of Medicine

Professional history

See Starfleet Academy transcript of Yogan Yalu
See Professional history of Yogan Yalu, 2397, 2398, 2399, and 2400

2393–2397

Yalu's Starfleet career began on Stardate 239307.01, when he entered Starfleet Medical Academy in San Francisco at the rank of Cadet 4th class. During his first year, he excelled in medical ethics, clinical fundamentals, and immunology, but struggled with genetics. Outside of his medical studies, he continued his flight training, earning high marks in starship navigation.

On Stardate 239407.01, Yalu began his second year of medical studies at the rank of Cadet 3rd class. During this year, he succeeded in the subjects of medical and life support systems and diagnosis, but had his biggest professional failures as well, earning a D+ in non-humanoid surgery, the lowest mark of his Academy career. He concluded his flight training during this year, receiving the equivalent of an undergraduate minor in navigation.

Yalu's final two years at Starfleet Academy were largely successful, although he continued to struggle in surgical classes. He graduated from the Academy on Stardate 239706.07, with a Level 5 pilot's qualification, an M.D., and a commission at the rank of Ensign.

2397

Yalu graduated from Starfleet Academy in June and was posted to the USS Atlantis as a medical officer. Five weeks later, he was transferred to the USS Resolution–which was re-entering active service–as a helm officer. In July, Resolution encountered the derelict USS Unity, whose computer systems had been commandeered by a space-dwelling lifeform. In September, Resolution visited Da'al, a non-aligned planet in the Borderlands, where the crew was instrumental in preventing a coup d'état. In December, Resolution was searching for a missing freighter in the Celendi Nebula when they were transported more than 200,000 years into the future.

In 2397, Yalu was awarded four service ribbons. He was also promoted from Ensign to Lieutenant JG on Stardate 239712.08.

2398

The year 2398 began with the USS Resolution still in the far future, attempting to rescue the crew of the freighter Andalucia from enslavement at the hands of the Sau. They succeeded in rescuing a large number of them, but Yalu was haunted by the fact that some were left behind. Upon their return to the present, Yalu began preparing to undertake zhian'tara, the Trill Rite of Closure, and invited several of his crewmates to participate in the ritual with him. In February, Resolution attempted to negotiate a peace agreement between the Nascaik and the Thama, who both claimed Vionus IV as part of their sovereign territory. After a terrorist attack nearly destroyed the ship, the crew successfully concluded the peace treaty between the surviving diplomatic representatives.

In April, Yalu returned to Trill with four of his crewmates, and completed his zhian'tara. The following month, when Resolution was sent into the Briar Patch to search for a missing Starfleet science ship, they crash landed on a planet inhabited by an advanced form of non-corporeal life, whose manipulation of energy caused a disruption in the relationship between Yogan (host) and Yalu (symbiont). The illness persisted for several months thereafter. In July, Yalu, along with the rest of Resolution's crew, was trapped in a time loop at the hands of a Q.

In September and October, while the USS Resolution was temporarily under the command of Genkos Adea, Yalu served as acting first officer.[17]

In 2398, Yalu was awarded 7 service ribbons. He was also promoted from Lieutenant JG to Lieutenant on Stardate 239805.04, and from Lieutenant to Lt. Commander on Stardate 239809.15.

2399

2400

On SD 240007.10, Yalu was promoted to first officer of the USS Artemis-A.

Service record

Starfleet Service Record
Insignia Rank Dates Posting Assignment
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Cadet, 4th Class 239307.01 Starfleet Medical Academy
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Cadet
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Cadet, 3rd Class 239407.01
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Cadet, 2nd Class 239507.01
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Cadet, 1st Class 239607.01
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Ensign 239706.07 USS Atlantis
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Medical Officer
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239707.20 USS Resolution
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Helm Officer
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Lieutenant JG 239712.08
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Lieutenant 239805.04
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Lt. Commander 239809.15
239809.18 Acting First Officer
239810.13 No Active Posting No Active Assignment
239811.17 USS Excalibur-A
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HCO Officer
239811.27 Strategic Operations Officer
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Deputy Chief of Strategic Operations
240002.18 USS Artemis-A
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Second Officer
Strategic Operations Officer
240007.10 First Officer


Awards and commendations

Yogan Yalu in formal attire
See Awards and commendations received by Yogan Yalu

As of 2400, Yogan Yalu has been decorated by Starfleet 30 times, having received 11 awards and 19 service ribbons. He is a three-time recipient of the Explorer's Ribbon and a two-time recipient of the Peacekeeper Service, First Contact, and Legacy ribbons.

Relationships

See Relationships of Yogan Yalu

Sim Archive

  • An overdue call – Stardate 239706.10 – Newly-commissioned Starfleet ensign Yogan Yalu calls home.
  • Family Ties, Part 1 and Part 2 – Stardate 239707.27 – Yogan discusses the recent changes in his family with the ship's counselor.
  • The old that is strong does not wither — Stardate 239709.30 — Yogan remembers his parents' reaction to his Joining.
  • Bee yourself — Stardate 239802.21 — While repainting the hull of Resolution in a workbee, Yogan recalls his early flight training as a teenager.


References

  1. SIM: LtCmdr Yogan Yalu – Glima for dummies
  2. SIM: PNPC C2 Hamsan Dwich — Vulcan’t buy me love: he was about to sit at an unoccupied table when he noticed Lieutenant Yalu eating a cheeseburger in the far corner of the room.
  3. SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Plans for Days: Yogan continued on toward the transporter pad, thinking of the cheeseburger he was going to order when he got back to the ship.
  4. SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Maple Sarep: Well, he was a nice enough bloke. Although he did interrupt me while I was eating a cheeseburger.
  5. SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Imprisoned on a 23rd century Klingon Ship: If they survived this ordeal and returned to normal space, he’d show his gratitude by inviting her out for a cheeseburger or something.
  6. SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — An extraordinary life: Sometimes I just want to kick my boots off and eat a cheeseburger.
  7. SIM: LtCmdr Yogan Yalu — Old friend, new friend: They ate in silence for a few moments, and the fires of Yogan’s appetite reignited in earnest with the first bite of the best burger he’d had in some time. It was an explosion of taste, a symphony of seasonings and spices, a Picasso of trans-galactic cheeses, and it immediately turned his mood around. Other people’s heads might be turned by a witty joke in a crowded bar, or a handsome face smiling from across a room. Yogan, however, knew with certainty that if and when his “KaliKos” ever came along, he’d be holding a cheeseburger.
  8. SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — I just like wearing it: He just liked wearing it. It was a sensible, workmanlike garment, suitable for a variety of conditions. It fit him well, which for a person of his stature was always a concern, and he felt good about himself in it. Perhaps most importantly of all, he was proud of it, having worked hard to earn the right to wear it. He was certain the momentary embarrassment of his faux pas would dissipate quickly. Hopefully he wouldn’t be sent back to his quarters to change before being allowed to join the party.
  9. SIM: JP Ens Yogan Yalu & Ens Mirkl Zanti — Join me for a chat, Part 1
  10. SIM: Ens Yogan Yalu — Thoughtless winter
  11. SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Slogan Yalu
  12. SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Separately together
  13. SIM: LtJG Yogan Yalu — Built for sin
  14. SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Rabitat for Romulanity
  15. SIM: Lt Yogan Yalu — Back to work
  16. Be Your Own Imzadi was a title suggested by Aine Sherlock.
  17. SIM: JP LtCmdr Genkos Adea & LtCmdr Yogan Yalu — Now you've done it



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