Richard Clyde Skyler

**Name:** Richard Clyde Skyler

**Race:** Human/Betazoid

**Rank/ Assignments:**

* Vice Admiral - Director of Command Training aboard the USS Hida
* Vice Admiral - Logistics
* Rear Admiral Sector Commander, Zed Omega Sector
* Executive Officer, USS Huron NCC-61245
* Executive Officer, USS Comanche NCC-61701
* Flight Control Officer, USS Comanche NCC-61701

## Physical

* **Height:** 1.88 Meters
* **Weight**: 98 Kilograms
* **Eye Color:** Brown
* **Hair Color:** Brown
* **Other:** Scar on right arm, halfway between Elbow and shoulder. Gash on lower left left leg

## Other Information

* **Birth Date:** 7611.01
* **Birth Place:** Clydebank, Scotland, Earth
* **Raised:** Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Earth
* **Mother:** Lt. CMDR Janice Ryerson (Deceased)
* **Father:** Lt. CMDR Robert Skyler (Deceased)
* **Siblings:** Jack Dawson Ryerson
* **Spouse:** Captain Dr. Lilly Lynn (Nee Rose) Skyler, M.D.Chief of Pediatrics Starbase 71
* **Children:**
	+ Jack Dawson Ryerson (Adopted - ward of)
	+ Janice Christine Skyler (Chrissy)
	+ Katelynn April Skyler

**Pets:**

* Winchester, a Chocolate Labrador Retriever
* Cinder, A Black Labrador Retriever
* Remy
* Ollie

## Notes:

Mr. Skyler is half betazoid and half human. His mother, Janice Skyler, was born on Earth of Betazoid decent. His Father was a Lieutenant Commander in Starfleet until his untimely death when Richard was just a boy. Mr. Skyler was born in Clydebank, Scotland, However, may it be known that he was raised in Canada. Mr. Skyler started his career as a young hot shot who has gradually matured and slid into the Second Officer's seat, leading to his current posting as Executive Officer of the USS Comanche Both of his parents are deceased, and he is now Ward of his young half Brother Jack Dawson Ryerson after his mother's untimely death aboard a Federation Research station. His father was killed during the Borg Invasion of Wolf 359 over 10 years ago. Willing to Try just about anything, Mr. Skyler has flown just about everything imaginable including civilian Air and Surface ships, as well as Tactical Fighters, and Search and Rescue Craft, leading up to his assignment as Flight Control Officer of the Federation Starship Comanche.

## Nothing To Lose

Following an incident aboard the USS Independence, in which his fiancee was killed, Richard was relieved of active duty following a near nervous breakdown. He had special permission from the Dean of academic studies at Starfleet Academy to continue his studies during this period. Richard finished his Academic training a year early.

After he was reinstated, attended the Starfleet Academy Tactical Flight and Weapons School, where he surpassed all expectations.

After graduating from there, he completed the rest of his training at NAS Glasgow as a Search And Rescue Pilot until a good friend of his, Admiral Jim Watts convinced him to take a position aboard the Newly Commissioned USS Comanche as Flight Control Officer.

Aboard the Comanche, his early days were full of recklessness. He was often out of line and was undisciplined at first. As time wore on, he would gradually gain more responsibility. He would grow up sooner than he thought.

## Everything to Gain

Shortly after he came aboard, Richard took ward of his younger half-brother, Jack Ryerson. Around the same time, he was offered the position of Second Officer aboard the Comanche. He accepted both challenges, and they both went hand in hand until Comanche was struck by a blast from a Nova. Richard was torn between his duties, and Jack, but was duty bound to the ship. It broke his heart to leave his little brother like that, but he had no choice.

Soon after, he was appointed Executive Officer of the Comanche. With greater responsibility, he had started to "come down" But was still considered Reckless by many of his crew.

Shortly after, he met a woman who would change his life, Dr. Lynn Rose. A few weeks after he met Lynn, Richard was called away to a conference and had left Lynn with Jack. He also left his dog, Winchester, with her. Little did he know, that fate had plans, and Lynn's dog Cinder became pregnant with Winchester's pups. After he got back, he asked her out and she agreed. Once they found out that Cinder was pregnant, they started spending more and more time together, and eventually, he proposed. After a mind-controlling Vulcan, named Sitoran boarded the ship and took over Richard's mind. Richard blew up at Lynn after this, and she almost left him over it. He found her on the Holodeck with Jack and apologized. They had a romantic dinner together, and the next day, he asked her to marry him. They agreed to get married that night.

**Academy Service Record:**

* 9408.29 Accepted to Starfleet Academy
* 9506.01 Attended Starfleet Academy Flight School
* 9608.27 Promoted to Cadet 2nd Class
* 9609.12 Flight Internship USS Independence
* 9611.12 Suspended from Active duty
* 9701.23Independencen USS Independence Tribunal Hearing
* 9703.18 Reinstated to Active Duty
* 9706.26 Completed Academic Studies
* 9709.01 Attended Starfleet Academy Tactical Fighter Weapons School
* 9801.01 Promoted to Cadet 1st Class
* 9803.07 Flight Internship - Glasgow Port Auth.
* 9810.29 Completed Flight Training
* 9811.01 Promoted to Ensign

**Official Career Service Record**

* 9811.01 Promoted to Ensign
* 9811.04 Assigned to USS Comanche as a Flight Control Officer
* 9902.26 Promoted to LtJG
* 9904.29 Promoted to Lieutenant
* 9904.29 Appointed to Second Officer
* 9906.17 Promoted to Lieutenant Commander
* 9906.17 Appointed to Executive Officer
* 9909.02 Promoted to Commander
* 10003.11 Transferred to Executive Officer, USS Huron
* 10005.20 Promoted to Captain
* 10005.20 Assigned Sector Commander, Zed Omega Sector
* 10104.21 Promoted to Rear Admiral

**Career Commendations:**

* 9902.11 Diligence and Commitment to Service
* 10001.13 Starfleet Distinguished Service Medal
* 10001.13 Commendation for Bravery
* 10004.01 Awarded Starfleet Command Decoration for Valor