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Commander Ly Avanti |
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Player:
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Alacrity |
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Current Assignment:
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Executive Officer ,
Discovery |
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Species:
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Domtarian |
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Gender:
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Male |
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Date of Birth:
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2330-08-30 |
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Birthplace:
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Opaque City, Domtar V |
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Height:
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6' 8" |
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Weight:
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300 lbs. |
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Eye Color:
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Brown |
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Hair Color:
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White |
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Physical Description:
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As with all Domtarians, Avanti has the enlarged frontal lobe of the skull with a single white haired brow. He also has the sharp curved nose that is noted in the inhabitants of Domtar V. However, at 6’ 8”, Avanti is very short for his race, which usually ranges between 8 to 9 feet tall.
He is broad shouldered and muscular, physically very big to most races in the federation. His body frame is at least twice the size of a human. His white hair is thick and wire-like, coming straight up from his head in an extended crew cut fashion.
Under his uniform, worn at all times, is a necklace with a small medallion – two silver wings on either side of a curved horn. This was a parting gift from his mother and Avanti never takes it off – believing it is a spiritual guide to keeping him safe.
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Family and Background:
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Avanti was born with a very rare genetic condition that stunted his growth. By the time he reached puberty at 15, Avanti stood only 6' 8" tall and had a hard time fitting in with the other kids of his age, who all were over 8 feet tall. As much as he trained and kept himself physical fit, he was just unable to compete in the games at the same level as his peers. Instead, Avanti found joy in reading and developed a knack for building and fixing things. Avanti mother (Sil) is a church elder and his father (Doh) is the owner of one of the most prestigious hotels in Opaque City. They have supported their only son as best they can despite his handicap. The move to Starfleet was at first a great concern to them, but now they are happy that their son has found his way in the universe. |
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Education:
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University of Opaque City, Domtar V – Major in Mechanical engineering
Starfleet Academy – Engineering Major, specializing in Warp Drives, minor in Impulse Engines
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Service Record:
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2348.04.28 – Leaves home planet to join Starfleet academy. Diplomat friend pulls some strings to get him in, considering his planet had just joined Starfleet.
2348.12.30 – almost bottoms out at Academy, culture shock and trying to take on too many classes and responsibilities. Meets Scolan Joran, another student who becomes friend.
2349.03.15 – Turns himself around at school with help of Scolan.
2353.05.25 – Graduates from Starfleet academy with Honours
2354.06.12 – Assigned to USS Intrepid, a Diplomatic Vessel, as Ensign
2355.02.28 – Brings the efficiency of the Warp Drive up by 14% through harmonic resonance relays. Chief engineer encourages him to write paper which is picked up by the Engineering journals.
2356.01.13 – Saves the USS Intrepid from destruction by using the tractor beam to pull ship out of path of comet when warp and impulse were taken out of commission by cosmic interference.
2356.08.27 – Promoted to Lieutenant (jrg)
2360.10.01 – Transferred to USS Cartier, a deep space exploration vessel, Promoted to Lieutenant.
2361.05.17 – USS Cartier attacked by raiders from a small planet called Nanoseth. Warp drive is hit and venting plasma. Avanti and six other crewmembers stay behind when engineering is sealed. They manages to seal the breach, keep the phasers on line long enough to defeat the Nanoseth and work for the next 36 hours to keep the impulse engines going long enough to limp back to where Starfleet could get their distress call.
2361.05.22 – Four of the six crew members die due to exposure to radiation. One of them was Scolan Joran.
2362.07.14 – Promoted to lieutenant commander. Assigned to USS Valmont, aCEO.
2363.09.28 – An unknown microscopic alien race infiltrated the Valmont and takes control of the crew one by one. Avanti and the Captain are the only two to resist being infected. The two of them are able to free the crew using a mutated common cold serum.
2364.10.19 – Chief Engineer of Valmont killed in the line of duty. Avanti assumes Chief Engineer position. Captain requests that Avanti retain the position.
2366.01.01 – USS Valmont returns to drydock for complete refitting and overhaul. Avanti is given shore leave and an offer to think about.
2366.03.12 – Assigned to USS Discovery, chief engineering officer
2366.07.20 – Fought off invaders using dimensional transporters trying to take ship.
2366.10.21 – Promoted to Commander, assigned to USS Valmont as executive officer
2368.04.25 – Assigned to USS Discovery, executive officer
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Medical History:
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2348.05.01 – Mandatory vaccination for non-terrans.
2348.12.28 – treated for malnutrition and physical exhaustion. Psych exam done by Betazoid Doctor suggested culture shock.
2355.04.07 – treated for minor burns due to a combat injuries
2360.06.12 – Treated for cuts and bruising due to holographic deck malfunction.
2361.05.20 – Treated for severe radiation exposure, plasma burns, coolant exposure and dysentery.
2363.09.29 – A complete blood detox for microscopic organisms.
2365.03.30 – treated for severe head trauma due to holographic deck malfunction.
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Commendations and Reprimands:
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2355.02.29 – Commendation of Achievement – Work on Warp Drive and Harmonic Relays done outside line of duty, made by commanding officer.
2356.01.14 – Meritorious Service Medal – for taking the risk of using a tractor beam in a way no one ever thought possible, saving the Intrepid and all lives on it.
2361.05.25 – Awarded Golden Starburst and the Red Crest – for efforts and bravery to save the USS Cartier and the crew.
2363.09.30 – The Valour Cross – for outstanding Bravery and Merit in standing by captain on faith, against unknown and unseen enemies
2363.09.30 – The Federation Star – for outstanding Bravery and Merit in The Zellog incident
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Special Skills or Ratings:
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Avanti has a sensitivity to harmonics and vibrations that has never been explained. Even he doesn’t know whether he hears them or feels the changes but it has saved his life and the lives of his crew many times.
Avanti is a master with warp drives. He is an expert with impulse engines as well. He is extremely proficient with life support systems, weapons systems and food replicators.
Avanti is a Class B Pilot, but usually finds that the pilots’ seats on federation vehicles are not made for his size.
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Personal Bio:
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A quiet person, Avanti found joy in reading and developed a knack for building and fixing things. Due to his "small" size, he was able to get into areas where others could not. He worked in his father's hotel as a maintenance worker. His life changed when he was sent to fix a faulty heating unit in the room of a visiting diplomat. The Federation man was a human, and only 5'6' tall, yet he commanded respect from the elder council. The Diplomat got to talking with Avanti because he was a Domtarian that he could look eye to eye with, and they developed a close friendship. Avanti gave him the clue he was looking for with the Domtarians. The Federation had been attempting to play Domtarians at their events and losing. What they had to do was introduce a sport that the Domtarians had never seen. Due to the warm climate of Domtar V, they had no ice sports. Through the insight that Avanti gave the Diplomat, the federation was able to realize what was needed to get Domtar V into the federation. They challenged them to a hockey game, and beat them soundly – opening the door to negotiations. Once the paperwork was done, the Diplomat convinced Avanti to come with him, realizing that the young man didn't really feel part of his own world. The young man agreed and soon joined Starfleet. It was odd to him at first to be considered a big man in the Starfleet world, but he has found the acceptance he was seeking. |
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