Arthur Bancroft

Arthur Bancroft is an ex-Starfleet officer who serves as a commander and weapons specialist in Black Squad. After a debilitating head injury, he retired from the fleet and went into seclusion. Becoming increasingly more delusional, after the death of his mother, he became the leader of a Syndicate faction known as the New order. He remained there until his brain injury was fixed and he re-joined Starfleet after a prolonged medical leave.
==Background Information==
Arthur is the only child between Ace Bancroft (2332-2374) and Margery Bancroft (2350-2416). His father died during the Dominion War when he was only a toddler. He didn't have very many memories of him growing up. His mother went on to have a string of boyfriend's, some of which were abusive. This prompted Arthur to go into Starfleet to get away from the home. After his brain injury he moved back in with his mother where they took care of each other. She passed away several years later from complications related to alcoholism. This pressed him into more seclusion and became disillusioned enough to become angry at the Federation.
==Current Spouse(s)==
===Xandra Sparks===
Arthur met his wife, Xandra Sparks, when she checked up on him as a nurse while he was living in District Five. They remained in touch and when he went missing she followed, staying with him on Starvase 85 while he was under cover. Helping him get better from his brain injury, they bonded and finally became a couple. When Xandra realized she was pregnant, they couple got married on January 12, 2421. They have one child together.
==Previous Spouse(s)==
===Kara Murphy===
Arthur met his ex-wife, Kara Murphy, in the Academy and were married for 10 years before she started an affair with another officer on the ship where they were stations. After that, Arthur opted to divorce and leave the ship, going to Earth. The two no longer speak.
==Children==
Arthur has one child with Xandra named Zara Bancroft (August 2, 2421).
==Starfleet==
===Academy===
Arthur was a Cadet from 2388-2392 and graduated with a degree in weapons engineering and command.
===Military Career===
Arthur graduated from the Academy in 2392 where he was transferred to the USS Churchill where he worked at tactical on the bridge for five years. Eventually, he became the second officer on the bridge but wanted more with his career. After his married dissolved, he left the Churchill and applied to another ship. From 2403-2409 he served as second officer on the USS Obama. In 2409, Arthur applied to Black Squad and was accepted in in 2410. Continuing his service, he adopted the nickname 'Joker.' He briefly served with fellow officer Xiya Mendelsen. In late 2414, he suffered as traumatic brain injury after he was hit in the head with a piece of shrapnel. With the piece still lodged in his head, he often suffers from debilitating attacks and altered behaviour. He was forced to resign with a Purple Star in 2415 when it was clear his injuries were permanent.
In 2419, Arthur had brain surgery to correct his injury. It was performed by Aster Sorna and he was able to regain his previous personality. Hoping to be redeemed from his misdeeds when ill, he became a mole in the New Order and eventually rejoined Starfleet later in the year. Arthur works as a mentor and instructor in the Black Squad training program. In 2425, he became Samantha Von's guard when her husband ran for President.
Rank History: Ensign: 2392-2395 ** Lieutenant: 2395-2398 ** Lt. Commander: 2398-2403 ** Commander: 2403-2415 ** Resigned: 2415-2420 ** Commander: 2420-2426 ** Captain: 2426-Current.
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