Anthony Grigson

**Anthony Grigson** is a male Human Starfleet officer who graduated Starfleet Academy in 2349. He was the Chief medical officer on board the USS Odyssey

## History

Grigson was born on June 11, 2328 The child of Blythe a housewife who was married to a Starfleet Officer John Grigson. At the same time that John was away from Earth, Blythe was also having an affair with Thomas Bell whom Grigson believed was his biological father because they share certain physical characteristics and birthmarks.

As his father served on active duty through most of Grigson's childhood and adolescence, House has lived on a variety of Planets, such as Vulcan, Andoria and on a Klingon Colony. As a result, Grigson is able to speak Klingon, Andorian is able to read at least some Ancient Vulcan and also claims to read Ferginee. Additionally, he has some knowledge of several others.

Grigson was obviously a bright child, a mixed blessing as his harshly demanding father and enabling mother obviously had high hopes for him. He cultivated a variety of interests, such as chemistry and playing the piano and guitar. However, it appears that his isolation from people his age and his poor relationship with his parents led Grigson to become something of a loner. He had no real friends growing up which more than likely added on to his anti-social behavior. It is implied that he frequently rebelled against his father and was punished as a result with both intense physical discomfort and emotional isolation.

It was during his time at the Klingon Colony he visited a hospital that Grigson met a disheveled-looking Klingon appearing to be a janitor who was (despite his appearance) the greatest medical practitioner in the entire hospital. He later discovered the man was a *outcast*, an "untouchable" in the Klingon caste system who made no attempt to fit in with the rest of the hospital staff. When one of Grigson's friends is gravely wounded in a rock climbing accident, the doctors turn to the *Outcast* healer for his expertise. Grigson cites this as the primary motivation behind his choice to become a doctor, noting that when all else failed, the doctors heeded the *man's*advice despite their intense distaste for him. The treatment of the *Outcast* healer presumably mirrors the manner in which Grigson was treated as a young man: being ignored by his "betters" despite his atypical, prodigious intellect, profound understanding of human nature, and wisdom beyond his years.

### Higher Education(2346-2350)

Grigson eventually at the age of 18 enrolled into The Vulcan Medical School and getting a perfect score on his entry exam, the first time a Human had ever done that. His Final year he met a young Female First Year Vulcan named L'sa She is instantly drawn to Grigson and even against her better judgement she has a one night stand with him, afterward Grigson not wanting to fall in love as he knew if he stayed with her he would, he avoided her the remainder of his time there and once he graduated he left the planet.

## Starfleet Academy(2352-2356)

Grigson excelled in Starfleet Academy, but his lack of social norms and his "loner" attitude made it difficult for everyone, while one if not the Smartest in his class in regards to medicine he was second to last in his class, due to his rebellious and sometimes reckless actions.

## Starfleet Career

### USS John Hopkins(2356-2358)

Grigson was assigned to the Hospital Ship and assigned to several "active" area's with Cardassians and Grigson showed his true talents of helping the sick and wounded, going so far to even treat inquired Cardassians without hesitation, while others wouldn't worry about them on the battle field, Grigson eventually wore out his welcome with his Captain and his CMO and they had him transferred.

### USS Atlantic(2358-2358)

Grigson spent only 5 months on this ship and was demoted from LTJG to Ensign and Arrested for disobeying the captains orders.

### USS Nightingale(2358-2362)

Grigson was next assign to the Nightingale as a Nurse, he again excelled on the Medical side of things but continued to struggle with the personal side of life, during this time he met James Wilton a bright promising Medical Officer and they actually became friends.

Wilton moved up the chain of Command pretty fast and within 2 years was a LT while Grigson was still an Ensign. This combined with the fact Wilton fell in love with a woman onboard that Grigson had feelings for as well, strained their relationship by 2362 Wilton was engaged and Grigson was promoted back to LTJG and asked for a Transfer.

### USS Excelsior(2362-2366)

Grigson transferred to the Excelsior, which was Starfleet's Current Flag ship Once aboard he was assigned as Nightshift CMO and given more responsibility thanks in part to the CMO at the time Katherine Pulaski she saw in him more then the poor attitude.

He succeeded in the role and even promoted to LT and given the Assist CMO position, it wasnt until Pulaski transferred to the now Fleet Flag ship the USS Enterprise-D he began to struggle, he was still in his current position when the new CMO arrived

He instantly clashed with the new Doctor and suffered major repercussions for it, During this time Grigson considered quiting Starfleet as he felt he had done all he could.

Pulaski returned after only a year away and while Grigson was happy to see her return, he was upset as he felt she betrayed him by leaving him with such a "incompetent" doctor.

### Deep Space 7(2366-2373)

Grigson asked for a Transfer in late 2366 and was moved to Deep Space 7 a brand new Station near the Romulan Neutral Zone, as a LT Grigson was given the CMO Position and the Stations Commanding Officer Captain Marntis Fel whom worked with Pulaski took her word that while Grigson was a challenge socially as a Doctor he was the finest there was.

Grigson Served the Station well and if it wasn't for the Dominion War he would probably still be there.

### Dominion War(2373-2375)

Due to the War Grigson was moved to the USS Sol a Galaxy class starship and made temporary CMO due to the loss of their last one, Grigson was serve during the 2 years of the war on 4 different ships all to cover the loss of Medical Staff. During this time period, Grigson witnessed the horrors of war and the Loss of Life, while it "softened" him a bit while he remained sarcastic and rude at times he did learn to appreciate life after all this.

After the War Grigson was moved to Starfleet Medical to help Teach.

## Teaching Job(2375-2380)

Grigson served at Starfleet Medical Academy for the next 5 years, making it his second longest assignment.

## USS Odyssey(2380-)

With the Launch of the USS Odyssey and the Delta Fleet, Grigson was hand picked by Admiral Tansden to be the CMO of his Ship.

## Personal relationships

Although Grigson has received numerous recommendations from his superiors, he had several incidences of conflict with his crew as well. DrGrigson was known for his pessimistic and negative attitude which manifested itself in off-color remarks. When a Ensign  died in combat, Quint pronounced him dead and quipped: "Death in battle. If he were a Klingon, he’d be ecstatic."