Posts Tagged ‘Betazoid’

Reena Harras

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Name: Reena Harras
Rank: Captain
DoB: 15 April 2332
Sex: Female
Species: Betazoid
Height: 5′ 6″
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Build: Slim
Birthplace: Betazed

Parents:
Father – Amani Harras
Mother – Jeanna Harras (DECEASED)

Siblings: NONE

Spouse: Ros Myal, Bajoran Militia (DECEASED)

Dependents:
Lt Cmdr Ros Indara, Chief Counsellor, Tortuga
Ros Chalandra (DECEASED)

Interests:
Music, Art, Literature, Astrometric Sciences, Bajoran Myth and History

Languages:
Federation Standard, Ancient Betazoid, Bajoran, Cardassian, Romulan

Education:
2348-2349 Betazoid Institute of Psychology 1 Year Study Certificate
2362-2366 Starfleet Academy
2373-2374 Starfleet Command School

Service History:
April 2366
Offered a position in Astrometric Sciences aboard the USS Galileo at the rank of Ensign.

June 2368
Recommended for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade for original and productive research during the previous 2 years. Recommendation accepted by Commanding Officer USS Galileo on July 2nd 2368.

December 2368
Offered the position of Chief Science Officer on the USS Freedom along with promotion to full Lieutenant. Accepted and tour of duty began 25th December 2368.

March 2371
Paper published on the unusual polarity variations of the Juma Minor Pulsar. Consequently offered Chief of Stellar Cartography and Astrometric Studies aboard the USS Adelphi for the duration of a high profile study mission. Accepted and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

July 2372
Returned from study mission and was recommended by the Commanding Officer of the Adelphi for Starfleet Command School. Entered the Command School at the end of July 2372, graduating in May 2373.

June 2373
Boarded the USS Wraith as Chief of Stellar Cartography at the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

March 2374
Took Command of the USS Shadow with a field promotion to the rank of Commander.

June 2374
Promoted to Captain and Commander of the Delta Fleet

January 2375
Was replaced as Fleet Commander upon the arrival of the cross-dimensional Captain Katherine fforbes.

June 2377
Led the crew of the USS Shadow in an attack to capture a Romulan Aehallh class ship (later renamed the USS Phantom) Became Commanding Officer of the Phantom when the USS Shadow was destroyed.

Background:
Reena Harras was born on Betazed in 2332. At the age of 16 she entered the Betazoid Institute of Psychology under parental pressure. Just prior to entering her second year at the Institute she met Ros Myal, a Bajoran on his way back to Bajor. She was headstrong and stubborn and ran away with him to Bajor. Shortly after she fell pregnant with her first child, Indara.

Reena and Myal fought side by side in the Bajoran Resistance and then the Maquis, but following the death of Reena’s second child, Chalandra, Indara ran away. The same year (2362) her husband also died. She had no-where to turn and no-one to turn to. It was only when she left Bajor on a Starfleet Vessel and was consequently sponsored for entry into Starfleet Academy by a crew member that she re-discovered a purpose. She joined Starfleet Academy, graduating 9th in her class in 2366.

Reena Harras went on to be a published Science Officer – her originality and ingenuity standing her in good stead. After 2 years of superb research aboard the USS Galileo she was promoted to Lt jg. Following this, her career began to take off. She was promoted, published and requested for service on several ships from then on. During her tour of duty on the USS Adelphi her CO recognised her natural leadership abilities and on return from the mission he recommended her for entry into Starfleet Command School. She graduated with Merit and was consequently assigned to the USS Wraith, which shortly thereafter became stranded in the Delta Quadrant.

It wasn’t long before Reena had her first chance at command, all be it the poisoned chalice command – the USS Shadow. She commanded the small Romulan vessel until she and her crew captured the USS Phantom, which she continues to command.

Counsellor’s Notes:
Headstrong and outgoing with an astonishing ingenuity and originality of thought. Reena Harras is a dedicated Starfleet Officer with a natural talent for leadership. She is scientifically curious with a thirst for knowledge.

Unusually, even though Harras’ daughter, Lt Cmdr Ros Indara, is in Starfleet she does not wish contact with her. A standing request on her record is that she not be assigned to the same ship. Harras resisted assignment to the USS Wraith, but was eventually persuaded by the opportunity for scientific study.

Betazoid

Saturday, February 19th, 2011

Externally, Betazoids are one of the most Human-like species yet encountered; externally they are indistinguishable from Humans even at close range. All Betazoids are natural telepaths; most develop this ability in adolescence, but a few are born with their telepathic abilities already active.

Betazoids can cross-breed with Humans, although this often affects the telepathic abilities of the offspring – most commonly the children of such a union develop empathic rather than telepathic abilities. There are also cases of successful unions with some other humanoid species. All full Betazoids are unable to read the thoughts of Ferengi, Breen, Ullians or Dopterians, but some half Betazoids have been occasionally successful in sensing the emotions of some of these species.

Betazoid society is generally unremarkable, though they tend toward more formal and elaborate traditions and ceremonies. Although there are no official gender-based restrictions in place within Betazoid society, there is a tendency towards promoting women toward positions of authority. There are numerous instances of Betazoids serving in Starfleet and, while their telepathic abilities make them ideal candidates to serve as counsellors or physicians, many have chosen to pursue other talents.

A Federation member, Betazed has enjoyed a relatively untroubled history for the last few centuries. This peaceful existence came to a halt in 2374, when the Dominion invaded and occupied the planet. The invasion was ended by the following year when the Dominion forces surrendered at the end of the war with the Allies.

There are numerous Betazoids serving within the Delta Fleet and several more in the civilian populations. The most notable Betazoid in the fleet is Captain Reena Harras, Commanding Officer of the USS Phantom.

INFORMATION

Species: Betazoid
Classification: Bi-pedal Humanoid
Affiliation: United Federation of Planets
Homeworld: Betazed
Location: Alpha
Quadrant

Special Abilities:
All Betazoids are gifted with telepathic ability. A peaceful species, Betazoids also tend to intellectual and artistic activities. They are often slightly smaller and slimmer built than average humanoids.

Traits:
Telepathy, petite physique

Description:
Betazoids are potentially the most human-like species with an appearance that differs very little from that of the average human. Full Betazoid women, in particular, are the most distinctive as they can be characterised by dark hair, and very dark eye colour.