Seline Maran-Meyer

'*Seline Maran-Meyer' is currently assigned to the USS Hunley as CO.*

# Assignments

2374 - 2376 Ensign Engineering – U.S.S. Tenacious, Armitage-class

2377 - 2380 LTJG Engineering – U.S.S. Tenacious, Armitage-class

2380 - 2384 LT Engineering – U.S.S. Obscure, Excelsior-class

2384 - 2386 LtCmdr Engineering – U.S.S. Obscure, Excelsior-class

2386 - 2389 LtCmdr Engineering – U.S.S. Darwin, Galaxy-class

2389 - 2392 Commander, Chief Engineer – U.S.S. Darwin, Galaxy-class

2392 - 2394 TFO Training, officially joined TFO after Certification

2394 – 2396 Commander, 1st Officer – TFO, U.S.S. Daring, Sovereign-class

2396 – 2400 Commander, 1st Officer – TFO, U.S.S. Doneghal, Sovereign-class

2401 – 2402 Left TFO accepting offer to serve as Ambassador on Qo'noS

2402 – 2405 Pending failings as Ambassador, demoted to Commander and placed in charge of ESD Shuttle Operations.

2405 – Return to TFO by request of Admiral D'Vak and reinstated at Captain Rank, given Command of USS Anvil

2409 – 2410 Picked for joining Solanae Taskforce, by own choice served as Quartermaster

2410 – 2411 Return to the U.S.S. Anvil, participated in Voth and Undine Conflicts

2411 – 2415 CO USS Anvil, Participation in several operations in deep Borg-space, files sealed by order of Admiral D'Vak, TFO

2415 – CO USS Anvil, Participation in the Iconian War as part of Battlegroup Delta-4, assigned to Qo'noS holding left flank during the siege on the Empires homeworld

2416 – 2419 until December, 1st of the year she remained TFO, CO USS Anvil, listed as test-bed configuration, no further details available

2419 – Mid of December demoted to Commander as result of Battle of Discens events, pending request for transfer to 26th Fleet by own accord

2419 - End of December Left TFO, Transfer to SB-381 "Praetorian" in the Outback (by own request)

2420 - January 19th - (Stardate 97655.86) - Assistant Head of Hazard Operations (temporary) to CDR Whittleston

2420 - April 29th - (Stardate 97932.41) Transfer to USS Hunley, Armitage-class, as Commanding Officer (CO)

# Dates of Rank

June 1st, 2370 – Cadet

June 1st, 2374 – Ensign

August 3rd, 2377 – Lieutenant Junior Grade

November 30th, 2380 - Lieutenant

August 23rd, 2384 – Lieutenant Commander (Field Promotion, approved)

June 1st, 2389 – Commander

October 15, 2400 – Captain

January 4th, 2401 – Ambassador on Qo'noS

May 12th, 2402 – Return to Active Duty, ESD Shuttle Operations after demotion to Commander

February 17th, 2405 - Return to TFO, Reinstated as Captain and CO of USS Anvil by request of Admiral D'Vak

December 28th,2419 – Demotion to Commander following Battle of Discens event, removed as CO of USS Anvil

# Awards & Commendations

 Silver Star Medal - for actions taken and bravery displayed in face of overwhelming odds during the defense of Qo'noS against the Iconian threat

 TaskForce OMEGA Medal – for participation in various deep borg-space missions during her time with TaskForce OMEGA

 Borg Campaign Medal - for service with TFO and participation in classified missions during the Campaign

 Iconian War Medal – for participation in various missions during the War

 Undine Campaign Ribbon – for participation in various missions during the Undine conflict

 Solanae Campaign Ribbon – for participation in various missions during the conflict

 Klingon War Ribbon – for participation in various missions during the conflict

 Purple Heart (x5) - following injuries received

# Biography

## Family and Early Life

Seline is the first Arkadian that was born on Earth and despite the reserved or even hostile gazes she earned at first, she kept a friendly, even comforting attitude. San Francisco was home to her and she spent her childhood burying herself in books about the Federation, Earth and Space in general. Her curious nature wasn't satisfied with just reading about it though, so she made the decision to enroll into Starfleet when she became of age – following her parents paths who, at the time, both were Federation Officers.

Nowadays, her mother Cassandra is the Vec'ta of the remaining Arkadians residing on their new homeworld - Penthax-IV, in the Arucanis-Arm. Her father, Calas, remains serving with TFO. She has no siblings. The family owns a house on the outskirts of San Francisco to this day.

On Stardate 98858.33 Seline was married to Captain Corwin Meyer, CO of the USS Jonas Salk. The ceremony was conducted by Admiral Carrie Smith and joined by several members of the 26th Fleet, as well as diplomatic guests and Seline's father, RA Calas Maran. Seline continues to serve as the CO of USS Hunley, instead of accepting the offer to become Cpt. Meyer's XO aboard the Salk. Though somewhat disappointed, Corwin knows his wife too well to complain and understands her desire to remain in the chair herself. With her decision to marry a man of her own choice, a human of all species, Seline went against century-old traditions as the Ve'ran, the designated heir to the throne of the Arkadians. There are concerns what the decision will cause, especially given the recent events on Penthax-IV and the subsequent reformation of the arkadian government into a republic. For good or worse, only time will tell what consequences the couples decision will have in the long run...

## Starfleet Academy and Early Career

Right from the start, young Seline caught her teachers eyes. Not just because of her skills, but her outgoing friendly attitude helped to quickly gain friends. We supported her wishes to learn outside of the official courses simply because we saw great potential for her, provided she was guided correctly.

Seline quickly grasped the principles taught and spent some of her off-duty time creating modifications to improve on existing designs as a Cadet. These technical drawings are to this day in the hands of her teachers. Impressed with the young woman, she was sent to Command College following her Academy Graduation that she finished with honors.

She continued her exemplary behavior during the same and received multiple recommendations to be put aboard a Starship as quickly as possible. In a time, where Starfleet needed new personnel badly, her files were reviewed by various officers in charge of a Ship. In the end, the decision was made to let her choose on which she'd like to start her career.

**Chosen study courses:**

* Starfleet Security Procedures, Protocols and Regulations
* General Federation Law
* Basic Engineering: Power Distribution Systems
* Basic Engineering: Shields
* Shield Harmonics
* Basic Hand-to-hand
* Emergency Field Triage
* Small Craft Piloting and Combat Operations
* Ground Combat Training: Rifles, Pistols
* Survival Training

**Attended Courses Command College:**

* Starfleet Officer Protocols, Rules and Regulations
* Leadership Training
* History (Federation) & (Earth)
* Borg Technology and Threat Assessment (Advanced, Expert)
* Advanced Diplomacy and Conflict Management
* Starship Operations
* Starship Command Training (Focus: Engineering)
* Starship Security, Protocols, Rules and Regulations
* Starship Advanced Engineering Systems (Power Distribution Systems / Shields)
* Damage Prevention aboard Starships

* Attended additional (voluntary) course: Advanced Shield Harmonics

From there on, Seline learned, endured and sacrificed to get to the peak of her career: In command of the USS Anvil, with TaskForce OMEGA (TFO). Commandeering 1 of 3 vessels, that were meant to be scrapped, but got saved in time to be made testbeds for upcoming technologies in service of TFO. The Anvil, the Star of Hope and lastly – the Vigilance. All of which were just perfect in the eyes of the Admiral at the time.

Commander Maran was put in command of the USS Anvil, following her service aboard the USS Doneghal, a Sovereign-class cruiser. The Anvil became known as one of the very few experimental designs, that underwent more refits than humans have fingers. But for all the testing conducted, she proved one thing above all: That she was an asset to TFO. The ship has been deployed countless times on operations at the Borg front and always managed to come home, thanks to her dedicated crew and Captain.

Over the course of her career, Commander Maran has served in various positions, some by choice – while in others because of decisions made by superiors, or failings on her own end. She made mistakes, experienced the salt of a demotion and was put in charge of ESD Shuttle Operations as a result for a time. But all of which has broadened her horizon, gave her insight into these jobs and she is better for it having that knowledge nowadays. In her 44 years of service, she has experienced the ups and downs that can come with a career in Starfleet, but she has maintained her friendly, outgoing attitude and continues to serve with dedication and distinction, remaining true to herself and the Federations ideals.

It should be noted, that she never made a secret out of her close relationship with the Empire. Due to her upbringing for parts of her childhood on the Klingon homeworld, she generally gets along well with Klingons, although she has gathered enemies within their ranks as well after her failings as Ambassador. However, the Commander is used to many of their customs, speaks fluent Klingonese and doesn't turn down a meal of Gagh either – if they're fresh and not just replicated! Her favorite beverages are Tulaberry Wine and Raktajino.

About a decade ago, she and General Kel’Vak had planned to marry, but various incidents that occurred shortly after their engagement, lead to Kel’Vak eventually exiling her to save her life. Shortly after, his house was stripped of its assets and practically consumed by House Pegh. Despite all of this, the General and Commander Maran remain, somewhat careful, friends although they haven’t met each other in years.

Seline had to work hard to regain her honor in the eyes of the Empire and she managed to uncover, pursue and ultimately destroy a rogue faction within the Empire that had worked with the Undine. House Pegh keeps an eye on her since, perhaps because Kel'vak now works for them after his House was consumed.

The latest demotion from Captain back to Commander came as the result of the Battle of Discens, during which the USS Anvil was severely damaged and lost nearly a third of her crew over the course of the fight. According to Commander Maran, the decision to join said Battle had been her own, therefore the damage and the lifes lost, rest on her shoulders. Over the course of the trial, Admiral D’Vak spoke out for her, stating he allowed her to join the battle, but apparently had not received accurate details about the enemy the ship and crew would face. In the end, Commander Axelson was promoted to Captain and made CO of the Anvil and Captain Maran was demoted back to Commander. The USS Anvil was then tasked to deliver her former Captain to the Outback to Starbase 381, as per her own request.

## Famous personal quote

*„I've been with Starfleet for a long, long time now and I've seen a lot. Some things, I wish I hadn't, others I have fond memories of. But whenever there's a conflict, there are losses and while they're regrettable, terrible even for those losing friends or family, those that remain can't give in to grief. They have to push on, focus on the task at hand and take care of the men and women that trust in them to get them through the crisis. In my opinion that always has been Starfleets greatest strength. Not numbers, not overwhelming firepower, not especially gifted people – but the ability to form cohesion, to unite various cultures and races under one banner - no matter the differences - to work towards one common goal: Survival.“*

~ **Cpt. Seline Maran, August 8th, 2419**

# Career in the Outback

**Stardate 97865.5** (4 April 2420 ): Deployment with USS James Town, during Operation Hidden Talon, Mission Lead Commander Rix Brot'la AAR

**Stardate 97977.29** (16 May 2420 ): Intercept Pirate Convoy / Protect Independant Colony as CO of USS Hunley AAR

**Stardate 98246.32** (August 22nd, 2420): Colony Troubles in Sector E-19 as CO of USS Hunley AAR

**Stardate 99104.67** (July 2nd, 2421): Operation "Hatchet" - Pt. II AAR

**Stardate 99305.93** - **Stardate 99554.27** (September 13th, 2421 - December 13th, 2421): Humanitarian Mission to OB-1901/III Zarinth as CO of USS Hunley and Operational Mission Lead - AAR

# Personal Achievements

- Worked with General Seriorsh Shoka'hoom of the Gorn Empire on classified Starship Defense Systems during the 2410s

- Held guest teachings at Starfleet Academy (mostly Engineering related, though occasionally also about Borg Ground Tactics)

- Was 13 years CO of USS Anvil and keeps the ships patch on her in a pocket at all times when in uniform

- was kept 15 days imprisoned in a work-camp on OB-1999/IX following her capture by remants of the Futara Union

- led the rebuilding efforts at Zarinth (OB-1901/III) given prior experiences with the colonists, USS Jonas Salk was deployed with USS Hunley bolstering manpower and security while being responsible for fixing the abandoned former Union Fueling Station in orbit of the colony

## Service Record

- TFO Mission Logs from 2410 onward sealed by order of Admiral D'Vak, prior mission logs normally accessible

# Starfleet Medical Report

Commander Maran is a young adult among her own. She is a determined and skilled, but friendly and loyal woman, that has in-depth knowledge of engineering systems with a focus on Shields and PDS on Starships. Over the course of her career, she has dealt several years with all kinds of Borg-Tech (space- and ground-wise) and fought this enemy of the Federation in various theaters.

She has nearly full control over her Lo'Sthar and usually suppresses the reaction entirely.

Commander Maran is currently in a relationship with a Commander C. Meyer, USS Jonas Salk, 26th Fleet and has no children. Both sets of kidneys are present and fully functional (Note: According to the patient, there was a relationship with a Klingon a few years back). A pregnancy is not apparent, nor planned currently according to the patient.

Her body functions, as described in the Starfleet Database, are considered normal. However, bloodwork still shows she did receive extensive anti-radiation treatment some years ago. It should be checked upon regularly to make sure there are no adverse post-treatment effects. Seline has a high tolerance for stress and has adapted well to the life of a Starfleet Officer.

Asked about the reasons for requesting reassignment, she voices that she reached a point in her life that seems proper for a change of perspective. Additionally, she mentions the wish for being closer to her significant other. Inquiring further, the officer mentions that after years of fighting the Federations enemies, she would like to return to a less conflict-focussed assignment. However, she is confident in her skills attained over the course of her prior assignments and takes pride in her achievements.

Lastly, although Commander Maran is the designated heir to the throne of Faroist by birthright, she voices an ongoing struggle with her mother, Vec’ta Maran, trying to convince and/or force her to return to her people. This seemingly rests heavily on the shoulders of the Officer, but she remains determined to stay in Starfleets service and has no intention to become the next ruler of her people. From this medical officers point of view, the Officer seems annoyed about the struggle, but I find no indication that she loses her focus on the job over it.

The device designed to control the effects of the Tlo’Asth appears to be working within expected parameters. The patients only comment was a slight case of nausea after ingesting food since it was issued. From this medical officers point of view, said nausea should be monitored, but is no reason for immediate concern.

Therefore, I declare Commander Maran fit for duty aboard Starships / Starbases / Ground Deployment as required.

Note: General check-ups for Arkadians are in 6-months intervals. In hazardous enviroments 3-months intervals should be kept.

**Medical Report created, reviewed and signed by:**

*Dr. Valerie Mason, Starfleet Medical, San Francisco*

# Personal Logs

* Personal Log, Seline Maran
* Captain's Log, USS Hunley

# References

* Species: Arkadian
* Storyline 2420-2421
* Formal introduction of TASD to combat Tlo'Asth effects by Dr. Valerie Mason, SFM-RD-SF