Natalya Kolnova

Natalya Kolnova is a markswoman and combat engineer currently assigned to MACO Team 64 in the Idris March.

# Assignments

* 2415-2416: Security Officer, U.S.S. Utah
* 2416-2418: Security Officer, U.S.S. Frankfort
* 2418-2420: Security Officer, U.S.S. Atalanta
* 2420-2421: Security Officer, U.S.S. Veritas
* 2421-2423: Sharpshooter/Combat Engineer, MACO Team 30
* 2424-Present: Fireteam Leader, MACO Team 64

# Dates of Rank

* 2415-2417: Crewman
* 2417-2419: Petty Officer, Third Class
* 2419-2423: Petty Officer, Second Class
* 2423-Present: Petty Officer, First Class

# Biography

## Early Life

Natalya was born Alexei Nikolaivich Kolnov to Nikolai Andrevich Kolnov and Natasha Volaeva Kolnova in Vologda, Russia, in 2397. Much of her childhood is shrouded in mystery prior to her enlistment in Starfleet in 2415, and accompanying name change to Natalya Kolnova at the same time. However, it is known that Nikolai Kolnov was investigated by Federation Social Services for accusations of child abuse filed by her older sister Luisa, before her adoption and subsequent name change to Louise Carter.

## Early Starfleet Career

Kolnova underwent a year of training as a security officer at Starfleet’s enlisted training academy, during which she took Krav Maga and a few other martial arts before ultimately being assigned to the U.S.S. Utah in October of 2415, just after the conclusion of the Iconian War. She served on the Utah until an altercation in February 2416 with first officer Commander J’Rak brought an end to their friendship, a formal reprimand, and Kolnova’s subsequent transfer to the U.S.S. Frankfort.

The Frankfort was assigned to the Alpha Quadrant during the Tzenkethi Conflict, in which Natalya had a few combat assignments, but not many. However, when the Frankfort was destroyed by a Hur’q frigate bursting from the surface of Callinon VII. Over the next three weeks, Nat led several of her fellow enlisted security officers in the salvation and protection of three escape pods, and coordinating the creation of a temporary shelter in a cave, while keeping vigil against the Hur’q swarm occupying the planet. When the survivors were finally rescued, she was awarded both the Starfleet Cross and promotion to Petty Officer, Third Class. Her and several survivors then accepted postings on the defiant-class U.S.S. Buchanan, which remained in the Alpha Quadrant to fight the Hur’q.

## Early 26th Fleet Service

After the conclusion of the Hur’q conflict, Natalya began to feel bored at her posting on the Buchanan. Captain Tar Kara referred her to Commander Talla sh’Vaara who had recently transferred to command of U.S.S. Atalanta, and was looking for veteran officers to return with her to the Outback to fight in the waning days of the war with the Scourge. As the new Edison-class vessel prepared for launch, CMDR sh’Vaara provided the security teams with Omega Force grade Antiproton Carbine rifles, training them in their use in the hopes that they would be more effective against the Scourge than phaser weaponry had been.

Kolnova deployed to Discens Station during the battle, in command of one of three teams of five crewmen, supporting MACOs, RIO Commandos, and KDF Honor Guard members. Most of her squad was killed in the conflict, and she was cut off from the remainder of the defense team. She and her team hid in the stations’ ventilation ducts, circumnavigating the station for several hours and rescuing several survivors. As a result, sh’Vaara promoted her to Petty Officer, Second Class.

In September of 2420, however, Nat began to struggle with the changes in dynamic on the Atalanta command crew after sh’Vaara’s departure, and when a request came from the Utah for her specifically, she leapt at the change of pace, accepting a temporary assignment there as a mission specialist for Operation Phoenix. During this time she became friends with Lieutenant Commander John Carpenter, saving his and his crew’s life on the surface of Kitola IV against the Hur’q swarm. Upon returning to the Outback, she would take a permanent assignment as a security officer onboard U.S.S. Veritas.

Natalya struggled initially with Veritas’ familial environment, responding to situations with mistrust and hostility typical of a serial trauma survivor. This resulted in another confrontation with LT Laila Jian, Natalya threatening Jian with the butt of a rifle after a mission. Tensions ran high between the two for several days, resulting in conversations between Kolnova and both the Captain and First Officer. Afterwards, Kolnova initiated a conversation with Jian to make amends.

In early 2421, Kolnova began to contemplate the possibility of joining MACO, talking to Captain Jeleen Aelae about the possibility. Aelae was quite encouraging, believing that MACO would be a great fit for the young officer. Not long after, Veritas had its first encounter with an Automaton, in which Kolnova’s instincts saved the team considerable hassle, her shot at its eye laser being the most effective means of disabling it. This operation encouraged the young woman even further, and she began to seek an opportunity for recruitment.

## MACO Service

Kolnova’s opportunity came when MACO Open Recruitment was announced by CMDR Kurian Daris in June of 2421. Natalya eagerly embraced the opportunity, signing up almost immediately with the support of both Captain Aelae and Veritas’ chief of security, Kaiya Nagano.

After a first assignment which ended in her taking down a Klingon opponent with martial arts, her MACO training would continue until the following March due to a combination of health and interpersonal issues, but she would finally earn her wings after her quick response prevented a reactor meltdown on New Asher.

Over the next year she would take part in several operations including the rescue of Polaran President Ka’Saran from Polaran dissidents, during her team’s continued operations against rogue operatives from Team 34. Afterwards she would take several months of leave, before beginning her training as a combat engineer.

## Service Record

* **Stardate 93125.4**  (9 July 2415): Enlistment into Starfleet and completion of basic training.
* **Stardate 93415.9** (23 October 2415): Assigned as Security Officer, U.S.S. Utah.
* **Stardate 93695.2** (2 February 2416): Involved in physical altercation with CMDR J'Rak. Formal reprimand issued for disorderly conduct. Transfer to U.S.S. Frankfort.
* **Stardate 96100.8** (30 June 2418): U.S.S. Frankfort is destroyed in the Gamma Quadrant by Hur’q forces. Kolnova awarded Starfleet Cross for organizing and protecting a group of survivors until rescue.
* **Stardate 96111.7** (4 July 2418): Assigned as Security Officer, U.S.S. Buchanan
* **Stardate 97418.6**  (24 October 2419): Transfer to U.S.S. Atalanta.
* **Stardate 97752.3** (28 September 2420): Transfer to U.S.S. Veritas.
* **Stardate 99164.5** (23 July 2421): Successful enrollment in MACO Training program.
* **Stardate 99781.1** (5 March 2422): Graduation from MACO training.
* **Stardate 100712.6** (8 February 2423): Begins additional MACO training as Combat Engineer.

# Personal Life

Natalya has struggled considerably in her personal life as a result of childhood trauma, her relationships often plagued with difficulties communicating and anger issues. However since 2421 she has maintained regular counseling and a support network of friends which has helped her considerably.